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...LCD screen opened* closed NP-FP50 (supplied) 085 100 NP-FP70 185 215 NP-FP71 220 255 NP-FP90 335 385 For DCR-DVD305/DVD755 Battery pack LCD screen LCD screen opened* closed . The battery pack is recommended.) • Available recording and playback time ...8226; The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or BATTERY INFO (p.49) will be shorter depending on . Playback time Approximate time (min.) available when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on . - The battery pack is damaged. - For DCR-DVD305/DVD755 Battery pack Continuous Typical recording ...
...LCD screen opened* closed NP-FP50 (supplied) 085 100 NP-FP70 185 215 NP-FP71 220 255 NP-FP90 335 385 For DCR-DVD305/DVD755 Battery pack LCD screen LCD screen opened* closed . The battery pack is recommended.) • Available recording and playback time ...8226; The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or BATTERY INFO (p.49) will be shorter depending on . Playback time Approximate time (min.) available when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on . - The battery pack is damaged. - For DCR-DVD305/DVD755 Battery pack Continuous Typical recording ...
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... in Camcorder VIDEO VR OK xVIDEO mode You can play back pictures on the disc condition or recorded materials. • It may take up or flashes, or [DISC ACCESS] or [PREPARING TO OPEN] is dirty with fingerprints, etc. xVR mode You can be played back only on the disc type and...
... in Camcorder VIDEO VR OK xVIDEO mode You can play back pictures on the disc condition or recorded materials. • It may take up or flashes, or [DISC ACCESS] or [PREPARING TO OPEN] is dirty with fingerprints, etc. xVR mode You can be played back only on the disc type and...
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ACCESS lamp ("Memory Stick Duo") 31 Inserting a "Memory Stick Duo" (DCR-DVD305/DVD755) You can use only a "Memory Stick Duo" marked with or (p.135). • The number of the scenes on the disc (Formatting)" on page 64. ... remove the battery pack. To eject a "Memory Stick Duo" Lightly push the "Memory Stick Duo" after step 2. • When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder is reading/writing data. For details, see page 76. 1 Open the Memory Stick Duo cover. • If you started to use it again...
ACCESS lamp ("Memory Stick Duo") 31 Inserting a "Memory Stick Duo" (DCR-DVD305/DVD755) You can use only a "Memory Stick Duo" marked with or (p.135). • The number of the scenes on the disc (Formatting)" on page 64. ... remove the battery pack. To eject a "Memory Stick Duo" Lightly push the "Memory Stick Duo" after step 2. • When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder is reading/writing data. For details, see page 76. 1 Open the Memory Stick Duo cover. • If you started to use it again...
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Flashing bLights up the lamp. (Still) 2 Select the recording destination for still images (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755). 1 Touch [SETUP] t [STILL MEDIA]. 2 Select the media for recording still images, then touch . The recording screen returns with automatic settings Still images 1 Slide the ...
Flashing bLights up the lamp. (Still) 2 Select the recording destination for still images (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755). 1 Touch [SETUP] t [STILL MEDIA]. 2 Select the media for recording still images, then touch . The recording screen returns with automatic settings Still images 1 Slide the ...
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... Still Images 1 Slide the POWER switch to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the battery or AC Adaptor. 43 Flashing bLights up the (Still) lamp. 2 Select the recording media for still images (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755). 1 Touch t [STILL MEDIA]. 2 Select the media for recording still images, then touch . Do not apply shock or...
... Still Images 1 Slide the POWER switch to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the battery or AC Adaptor. 43 Flashing bLights up the (Still) lamp. 2 Select the recording media for still images (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755). 1 Touch t [STILL MEDIA]. 2 Select the media for recording still images, then touch . Do not apply shock or...
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... (71) WIDE SELECT (32,74) SteadyShot off (26) Center Indicator E ( ) is recorded automatically on the disc and "Memory Stick Duo" (DCR-DVD305/DVD755). They are not displayed while recording. Meaning NightShot plus (47) Super NightShot plus (73) Color Slow Shutter (73) PictBridge connecting (100) Warning...Center Upper left Indicator Meaning 5.1ch surround recording/ playback (46) Self-timer recording (73) Continuous photo recording /Bracket recording (75) Flash light (72) MICREF LEVEL low (81) LCD panel off (78) Upper center Indicator Meaning Repeat of Slide show (49) Upper right...
... (71) WIDE SELECT (32,74) SteadyShot off (26) Center Indicator E ( ) is recorded automatically on the disc and "Memory Stick Duo" (DCR-DVD305/DVD755). They are not displayed while recording. Meaning NightShot plus (47) Super NightShot plus (73) Color Slow Shutter (73) PictBridge connecting (100) Warning...Center Upper left Indicator Meaning 5.1ch surround recording/ playback (46) Self-timer recording (73) Continuous photo recording /Bracket recording (75) Flash light (72) MICREF LEVEL low (81) LCD panel off (78) Upper center Indicator Meaning Repeat of Slide show (49) Upper right...
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Touching [SET] allows you want to finalize the disc using a DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/ DVD+RW, Z flashes after the CHG (charge) lamp goes off and disconnect the adaptor after finalizing is completed on the power by sliding the POWER switch. 3 Insert the ...
Touching [SET] allows you want to finalize the disc using a DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/ DVD+RW, Z flashes after the CHG (charge) lamp goes off and disconnect the adaptor after finalizing is completed on the power by sliding the POWER switch. 3 Insert the ...
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... - 4:3 - OFF - z - *6 - z - - EFFECT PICT. AUTO - AUTO - z - -*1 - z - AUTO - OFF - OFF - FINE - OFF z - CAMERA SET (p.70) PROGRAM AE SPOT METER EXPOSURE WHITE BAL. AUTO SHUTTER SPOT FOCUS FOCUS FLASH SET *2 SUPER NSPLUS NS LIGHT COLOR SLOW S SELF-TIMER SELF-TIMER DIGITAL ZOOM WIDE SELECT *3 STEADYSHOT Movie Still z z z z z z z z z - z z z z - z - EFFECT REC CTRL *2 USB SELECT *2 DEMO MODE...
... - 4:3 - OFF - z - *6 - z - - EFFECT PICT. AUTO - AUTO - z - -*1 - z - AUTO - OFF - OFF - FINE - OFF z - CAMERA SET (p.70) PROGRAM AE SPOT METER EXPOSURE WHITE BAL. AUTO SHUTTER SPOT FOCUS FOCUS FLASH SET *2 SUPER NSPLUS NS LIGHT COLOR SLOW S SELF-TIMER SELF-TIMER DIGITAL ZOOM WIDE SELECT *3 STEADYSHOT Movie Still z z z z z z z z z - z z z z - z - EFFECT REC CTRL *2 USB SELECT *2 DEMO MODE...
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... or sunset - Under daylight fluorescent lamps INDOOR (n) The white balance is adjusted to be appropriate for the following recording conditions: - flashes quickly. Using the Setup items EXPOSURE You can adjust the color balance to the brightness of the recording environment. OUTDOOR ( ) The...picture manually. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. • Keep framing white object while is flashing quickly. • flashes slowly if white balance could not be adjusted according to OFF (CHG) for instance, you will...
... or sunset - Under daylight fluorescent lamps INDOOR (n) The white balance is adjusted to be appropriate for the following recording conditions: - flashes quickly. Using the Setup items EXPOSURE You can adjust the color balance to the brightness of the recording environment. OUTDOOR ( ) The...picture manually. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. • Keep framing white object while is flashing quickly. • flashes slowly if white balance could not be adjusted according to OFF (CHG) for instance, you will...
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... on close range, move the power zoom lever to W (wide angle), then adjust the focus. • The minimum distance required between your camcorder. FLASH SET (DCR-DVD305/ DVD755) You can adjust the focus manually. To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO]t[END] in step 1. 72 • It is not capable...5/8 feet) for telephoto. • The setting returns to [AUTO] when you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12 hours. ON Flashes to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. SPOT FOCUS You can select and adjust the focal point to aim it at close subjects)/ (focusing on the...
... on close range, move the power zoom lever to W (wide angle), then adjust the focus. • The minimum distance required between your camcorder. FLASH SET (DCR-DVD305/ DVD755) You can adjust the focus manually. To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO]t[END] in step 1. 72 • It is not capable...5/8 feet) for telephoto. • The setting returns to [AUTO] when you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12 hours. ON Flashes to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. SPOT FOCUS You can select and adjust the focal point to aim it at close subjects)/ (focusing on the...
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To cancel the setting, set [SUPER NSPLUS] to [OFF]. • Do not use the self-timer with PHOTO on the Remote Commander (p.53) (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755). To cancel [COLOR SLOW S], touch [OFF]. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p.72) when it is about 3 m (10 feet). The motion of ... lower. • The setting returns to [NORMAL] when you set to ON. and ["SUPER NSPLUS"] flash on the screen. NS LIGHT (NightShot plus in dark places. and [COLOR SLOW SHUTTER] flash on the screen. To cancel the count down , touch [RESET]. Press PHOTO when [ SELF-TIMER] is hard to focus ...
To cancel the setting, set [SUPER NSPLUS] to [OFF]. • Do not use the self-timer with PHOTO on the Remote Commander (p.53) (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755). To cancel [COLOR SLOW S], touch [OFF]. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p.72) when it is about 3 m (10 feet). The motion of ... lower. • The setting returns to [NORMAL] when you set to ON. and ["SUPER NSPLUS"] flash on the screen. NS LIGHT (NightShot plus in dark places. and [COLOR SLOW SHUTTER] flash on the screen. To cancel the count down , touch [RESET]. Press PHOTO when [ SELF-TIMER] is hard to focus ...
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... self-timer mode or when you are marked with different exposures at approximately 0.5 seconds intervals. The numbers of the disc or "Memory Stick Duo"(For DCR-DVD305/ DVD755). • [EXP.BRKTG] will be recorded in parentheses appear when the items are as follows: 1.0M ( ) : 8 images VGA (0.3M) ( ) : 21 ... recorded at the best exposure. • The flash will not function during continuous recording. • The maximum number of images will not function when there is space remaining on the disc or "Memory Stick Duo" (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755)for still images (BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE,...
... self-timer mode or when you are marked with different exposures at approximately 0.5 seconds intervals. The numbers of the disc or "Memory Stick Duo"(For DCR-DVD305/ DVD755). • [EXP.BRKTG] will be recorded in parentheses appear when the items are as follows: 1.0M ( ) : 8 images VGA (0.3M) ( ) : 21 ... recorded at the best exposure. • The flash will not function during continuous recording. • The maximum number of images will not function when there is space remaining on the disc or "Memory Stick Duo" (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755)for still images (BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE,...
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...functions on selecting setup items. FADER You can add the following effects to files in ) or recording (fade out), then touch . The fader indicator stops flashing and disappears when the fade is changed . To cancel before starting the operation, touch [OFF] in only) Using the Setup items 77 FILE NO. ... B SERIES Assigns numbers to currently recording pictures. 1 Select the desired effect during standby (fade in sequence even if the disc or "Memory Stick Duo" (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755 ) is complete. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are marked with B.
...functions on selecting setup items. FADER You can add the following effects to files in ) or recording (fade out), then touch . The fader indicator stops flashing and disappears when the fade is changed . To cancel before starting the operation, touch [OFF] in only) Using the Setup items 77 FILE NO. ... B SERIES Assigns numbers to currently recording pictures. 1 Select the desired effect during standby (fade in sequence even if the disc or "Memory Stick Duo" (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755 ) is complete. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are marked with B.
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...The indicator toggles through the following sequences as you press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander: DATE/TIME t CAMERA DATA t OFF (no indication)(For DCR-DVD305/DVD755). • Depending on the disc condition, bars [--:--:--] appear. • The setting returns to [OFF] when you can select data transfer speed... used to transfer data to OFF (CHG) for an image recorded using a flash. • The data code is not displayed. FULL SPEED Sends data corresponding to USB1.1 (full speed transfer). DATE/TIME Displays the date and...
...The indicator toggles through the following sequences as you press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander: DATE/TIME t CAMERA DATA t OFF (no indication)(For DCR-DVD305/DVD755). • Depending on the disc condition, bars [--:--:--] appear. • The setting returns to [OFF] when you can select data transfer speed... used to transfer data to OFF (CHG) for an image recorded using a flash. • The data code is not displayed. FULL SPEED Sends data corresponding to USB1.1 (full speed transfer). DATE/TIME Displays the date and...
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... or off the power of the external flash to prevent charging noise being recorded. • When an external microphone (supplied or optional) is connected, it to the end, and then tighten the screw. Jacks to connect external devices DCR-DVD305/DVD755 DCR-DVD105/DVD205/ DVD605/DVD705 DCR-DVD305/DVD755: DCR-DVD205/DVD705: DCR-DVD105/DVD605: 12...Open the jack...
... or off the power of the external flash to prevent charging noise being recorded. • When an external microphone (supplied or optional) is connected, it to the end, and then tighten the screw. Jacks to connect external devices DCR-DVD305/DVD755 DCR-DVD105/DVD205/ DVD605/DVD705 DCR-DVD305/DVD755: DCR-DVD205/DVD705: DCR-DVD105/DVD605: 12...Open the jack...
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... Memory Stick slot on your computer to copy still images to have DirectX installed.)/ Windows Media Player 7.0 or later/ Macromedia Flash Player 6.0 or later Sound system: 16 bit stereo sound card and stereo speakers Memory: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended) Hard disk: Available memory required for installation: 250 MB...
... Memory Stick slot on your computer to copy still images to have DirectX installed.)/ Windows Media Player 7.0 or later/ Macromedia Flash Player 6.0 or later Sound system: 16 bit stereo sound card and stereo speakers Memory: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended) Hard disk: Available memory required for installation: 250 MB...
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...off frequently although the remaining battery indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to the camcorder correctly (p.21). The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged. • Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) (p.21). • Attach the battery pack...indicator does not indicate the correct time. • The temperature of the AC Adaptor has been disconnected from the wall outlet and contact your Sony dealer. Troubleshooting (continued) Your camcorder gets warm. • This is because the power has been turned on for a while in the...
...off frequently although the remaining battery indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to the camcorder correctly (p.21). The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged. • Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) (p.21). • Attach the battery pack...indicator does not indicate the correct time. • The temperature of the AC Adaptor has been disconnected from the wall outlet and contact your Sony dealer. Troubleshooting (continued) Your camcorder gets warm. • This is because the power has been turned on for a while in the...
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... the unnecessary images (p.90). • The DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW has been finalized. You cannot record on the "Memory Stick Duo" (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755). • Release the lock on the disc. The ACCESS lamp lights up even when you stop recording. • Your camcorder is recording the scene... Duo" (p.80). Use a new disc or format the disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW only, p.64). The shutter sound is extremely high. The data file name flashes. • The file is damaged. • The file format is recording the scene you record a still image. • Set [BEEP] to [ON] (p.83). ...
... the unnecessary images (p.90). • The DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW has been finalized. You cannot record on the "Memory Stick Duo" (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755). • Release the lock on the disc. The ACCESS lamp lights up even when you stop recording. • Your camcorder is recording the scene... Duo" (p.80). Use a new disc or format the disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW only, p.64). The shutter sound is extremely high. The data file name flashes. • The file is damaged. • The file format is recording the scene you record a still image. • Set [BEEP] to [ON] (p.83). ...
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...for movie is not a malfunction. Troubleshooting (continued) The external flash (optional) does not work (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755). • The power of the flash is not turned on, or the flash is not attached correctly. • You cannot record with the flash with the disc. NightShot plus - [SPOTLIGHT], [SUNSET&MOON.... • The temperature of your camcorder and leave it about 1 hour in [FLASH MODE]: - The movie aspect ratio cannot be changed . The conversion lens (optional) attached • The flash does not light up in the following cases even when you record an object that ...
...for movie is not a malfunction. Troubleshooting (continued) The external flash (optional) does not work (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755). • The power of the flash is not turned on, or the flash is not attached correctly. • You cannot record with the flash with the disc. NightShot plus - [SPOTLIGHT], [SUNSET&MOON.... • The temperature of your camcorder and leave it about 1 hour in [FLASH MODE]: - The movie aspect ratio cannot be changed . The conversion lens (optional) attached • The flash does not light up in the following cases even when you record an object that ...
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...This is not a malfunction (p.136). Still images stored on again, or remove the disc once and set it . polarities correctly matching the +/- Remote Commander (DCR-DVD305/DVD755) The supplied Remote Commander does not function. • Set [REMOTE CTRL] to [OFF] (p.75). The playback picture is distorted. • Clean the...than DVD 2 for your DVD device, or cover the sensor of the data may have edited the data on a computer. (The file name flashes in that case.) This is indicated on an image in the actual size. Troubleshooting (continued) Black bands appear when you record a TV screen ...
...This is not a malfunction (p.136). Still images stored on again, or remove the disc once and set it . polarities correctly matching the +/- Remote Commander (DCR-DVD305/DVD755) The supplied Remote Commander does not function. • Set [REMOTE CTRL] to [OFF] (p.75). The playback picture is distorted. • Clean the...than DVD 2 for your DVD device, or cover the sensor of the data may have edited the data on a computer. (The file name flashes in that case.) This is indicated on an image in the actual size. Troubleshooting (continued) Black bands appear when you record a TV screen ...