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Operating Guide DCR-DVD105/DVD205/DVD305/ DVD605/DVD705/DVD755 2-661-370-11(1) Enjoying with your DVD Handycam 14 Getting Started 20 Easy Handycam 34 Recording /Playback 42 Playback on DVD devices 56 Using the Recorded disc 63 Using the Setup items 66 Editing on DVD Handycam 87 Dubbing, Printing 96 Using a Computer 103 Troubleshooting 109 Additional Information 132 Glossary, Index 146 © 2006 Sony Corporation
Operating Guide DCR-DVD105/DVD205/DVD305/ DVD605/DVD705/DVD755 2-661-370-11(1) Enjoying with your DVD Handycam 14 Getting Started 20 Easy Handycam 34 Recording /Playback 42 Playback on DVD devices 56 Using the Recorded disc 63 Using the Setup items 66 Editing on DVD Handycam 87 Dubbing, Printing 96 Using a Computer 103 Troubleshooting 109 Additional Information 132 Glossary, Index 146 © 2006 Sony Corporation
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... more of the FCC Rules. Refer to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding recycling of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD305 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. DCR-DVD Serial No. Model No. Serial No. If you . Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the...
... more of the FCC Rules. Refer to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding recycling of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD305 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. DCR-DVD Serial No. Model No. Serial No. If you . Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the...
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on the supplied CD-ROM)* * The DCR-DVD105/DVD205/DVD605/ DVD705 do not include "First Step Guide" because they do not support a computer connection. The supplied interface cable must be used ...equipment and receiver. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for details. For customers in your camcorder You can use 8cm DVD-Rs, 8cm DVD-RWs and 8cm DVD+RWs only. Notes on use "Memory Stick Duo" marked with the computer connected (stored on a circuit different from that to Subpart B of...
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on the supplied CD-ROM)* * The DCR-DVD105/DVD205/DVD605/ DVD705 do not include "First Step Guide" because they do not support a computer connection. The supplied interface cable must be used ...equipment and receiver. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for details. For customers in your camcorder You can use 8cm DVD-Rs, 8cm DVD-RWs and 8cm DVD+RWs only. Notes on use "Memory Stick Duo" marked with the computer connected (stored on a circuit different from that to Subpart B of...
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...on the model DCR-DVD305. • Disc in this manual are captured using your camcorder if necessary (p.84). 8 About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is not possible due to a malfunction of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used on this Operating Guide refers to 8cm DVD discs. •...; Available operations depend on the disc used. Unauthorized recording of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior...
...on the model DCR-DVD305. • Disc in this manual are captured using your camcorder if necessary (p.84). 8 About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is not possible due to a malfunction of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used on this Operating Guide refers to 8cm DVD discs. •...; Available operations depend on the disc used. Unauthorized recording of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior...
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Table of Contents Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you can do with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) To record in dark places (NightShot plus) To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT) 10 using your camcorder with automatic ...settings Using Easy Handycam operation 34 Recording with ease 36 Playing back with ease 38 Preparation for playing back on , and holding your DVD Handycam ...
Table of Contents Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you can do with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) To record in dark places (NightShot plus) To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT) 10 using your camcorder with automatic ...settings Using Easy Handycam operation 34 Recording with ease 36 Playing back with ease 38 Preparation for playing back on , and holding your DVD Handycam ...
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... 51 Remote Commander (DCR-DVD305/DVD755 53 Playing the picture on a TV 54 Playback on DVD devices Making the disc compatible with playback on DVD devices or DVD drives (Finalizing 56 Playing back a disc on DVD devices, etc 60 Playing back a disc on a computer with a DVD drive installed 61 Using the Recorded disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW) Recording additional...
... 51 Remote Commander (DCR-DVD305/DVD755 53 Playing the picture on a TV 54 Playback on DVD devices Making the disc compatible with playback on DVD devices or DVD drives (Finalizing 56 Playing back a disc on DVD devices, etc 60 Playing back a disc on a computer with a DVD drive installed 61 Using the Recorded disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW) Recording additional...
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...(CLOCK SET/AREA SET/LANGUAGE, etc.) Customizing Personal Menu 85 Editing on DVD Handycam Copying the still images (DCR-DVD305/DVD755 87 Deleting still images from the "Memory Stick Duo" (DCR-DVD305/DVD755 89 Editing the original data 90 Creating the Playlist 91 Playing the Playlist...94 Dubbing, Printing Dubbing to VCR/DVD devices 96 Recording images from a TV or VCR/DVD device (DCR-DVD305/DVD755 98 Printing recorded still images (PictBridge compliant printer) (DCR-DVD305/DVD755 100 Jacks to connect external devices 102 Using a Computer (DCR-DVD305/DVD755) Before referring to the "First...
...(CLOCK SET/AREA SET/LANGUAGE, etc.) Customizing Personal Menu 85 Editing on DVD Handycam Copying the still images (DCR-DVD305/DVD755 87 Deleting still images from the "Memory Stick Duo" (DCR-DVD305/DVD755 89 Editing the original data 90 Creating the Playlist 91 Playing the Playlist...94 Dubbing, Printing Dubbing to VCR/DVD devices 96 Recording images from a TV or VCR/DVD device (DCR-DVD305/DVD755 98 Printing recorded still images (PictBridge compliant printer) (DCR-DVD305/DVD755 100 Jacks to connect external devices 102 Using a Computer (DCR-DVD305/DVD755) Before referring to the "First...
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... The precious moments you have to view. Taking beautiful shots easily No rewinding to start shooting any time you want to do with your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam records image data on the disc or "Memory Stick Duo." • Some models may not support wide screen and 5.1ch surround ...valuable recordings are stored in empty areas on the disc so there is more convenient than video tape and far more versatile. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you can do is a high-capacity optical disc. 14 Realistic 5.1ch surround sound can be directly recorded onto the disc. •...
... The precious moments you have to view. Taking beautiful shots easily No rewinding to start shooting any time you want to do with your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam records image data on the disc or "Memory Stick Duo." • Some models may not support wide screen and 5.1ch surround ...valuable recordings are stored in empty areas on the disc so there is more convenient than video tape and far more versatile. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you can do is a high-capacity optical disc. 14 Realistic 5.1ch surround sound can be directly recorded onto the disc. •...
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... and friends. ** Finalizing: a process to make it possible to play back recorded and finalized** discs on a home DVD device, DVD recorder or DVD drive of devices Playback on a DVD device or DVD drive (p.40, 56) You can be quickly transferred to a computer • Some models may not support wide screen ...surround sound to view. When finalizing the disc, you can be played back on a wide TV with complete panoramic effect. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam A recorded disc can be played back on a variety of a computer that supports 8cm disc. Copying discs could not be easier enabling...
... and friends. ** Finalizing: a process to make it possible to play back recorded and finalized** discs on a home DVD device, DVD recorder or DVD drive of devices Playback on a DVD device or DVD drive (p.40, 56) You can be quickly transferred to a computer • Some models may not support wide screen ...surround sound to view. When finalizing the disc, you can be played back on a wide TV with complete panoramic effect. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam A recorded disc can be played back on a variety of a computer that supports 8cm disc. Copying discs could not be easier enabling...
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... (90) - Disc and recording formats Glossary (p.146,147) Disc format features Disc types and symbols Figures in DVD devices that is indicated as and VR mode as . DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+RW Symbols used in a malfunction. 16 A recording format that support VR mode*1. A finalized disc can choose ...the recording format from VIDEO mode or VR mode. Recording format for DVD-RW When you can be played back in parentheses ( ) indicate page numbers. In this manual Both 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 movie can ...
... (90) - Disc and recording formats Glossary (p.146,147) Disc format features Disc types and symbols Figures in DVD devices that is indicated as and VR mode as . DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+RW Symbols used in a malfunction. 16 A recording format that support VR mode*1. A finalized disc can choose ...the recording format from VIDEO mode or VR mode. Recording format for DVD-RW When you can be played back in parentheses ( ) indicate page numbers. In this manual Both 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 movie can ...
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...each side of recording /playback, we recommend that side only. symbol at a higher bit rate and this reduces the overall recording time. Unfinalizing (DVD-RW: VIDEO mode) (p.63) - Formatting (p.64) 17 This technology causes fluctuations in parentheses. Enjoying with the outwards until it over to ...image quality to record both sides of a disc. Recording on that you use For reliability durability of a double-sided disc. - Disc use Sony discs or discs with fingerprints. • When a double-sided disc is complete, remove the disc and turn it clicks. Recording is made on...
...each side of recording /playback, we recommend that side only. symbol at a higher bit rate and this reduces the overall recording time. Unfinalizing (DVD-RW: VIDEO mode) (p.63) - Formatting (p.64) 17 This technology causes fluctuations in parentheses. Enjoying with the outwards until it over to ...image quality to record both sides of a disc. Recording on that you use For reliability durability of a double-sided disc. - Disc use Sony discs or discs with fingerprints. • When a double-sided disc is complete, remove the disc and turn it clicks. Recording is made on...
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... 1Preparing (See page 20 to 32.) Select the disc that best suits your DVD Handycam and format (p.29). Deleting and editing images in your DVD Handycam Playing back disc on a various DVD devices The disc can also connect it to do after recording? recorded (p.50). 3Viewing on the right page 18 Continued ...on your DVD Handycam (See pages 38 and 44) You can be played back even without finalizing 2Shooting, deleting and editing You cannot (See pages 36, 42, 50 ...
... 1Preparing (See page 20 to 32.) Select the disc that best suits your DVD Handycam and format (p.29). Deleting and editing images in your DVD Handycam Playing back disc on a various DVD devices The disc can also connect it to do after recording? recorded (p.50). 3Viewing on the right page 18 Continued ...on your DVD Handycam (See pages 38 and 44) You can be played back even without finalizing 2Shooting, deleting and editing You cannot (See pages 36, 42, 50 ...
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... 60.) To view a disc recorded on your dealer. 19 Finalize The disc can be added even if there is required in most DVD devices after finalizing. The disc can be played back without unfinalizing. Refer to finalize the disc. But finalizing is free space left.... Finalize Finalize Like commercially sold DVD, this disc can be played back in some cases. DVD device / DVD recorder Finalize DVD drive • The less the recording volume of a finalized disc depend on disc type. The ...
... 60.) To view a disc recorded on your dealer. 19 Finalize The disc can be added even if there is required in most DVD devices after finalizing. The disc can be played back without unfinalizing. Refer to finalize the disc. But finalizing is free space left.... Finalize Finalize Like commercially sold DVD, this disc can be played back in some cases. DVD device / DVD recorder Finalize DVD drive • The less the recording volume of a finalized disc depend on disc type. The ...
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.../ DVD605/DVD705) Use when copying a disc recorded with your camcorder onto a 12cm DVD. Lens cap (1) (p.25) Surround microphone ECM-L100 (1) (p.46) (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) A/V connecting cable (1) (p.54, 96, 98, 102) USB cable (1) (p.100, 102) (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p.53) (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Getting Started Step 1: Checking...
.../ DVD605/DVD705) Use when copying a disc recorded with your camcorder onto a 12cm DVD. Lens cap (1) (p.25) Surround microphone ECM-L100 (1) (p.46) (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) A/V connecting cable (1) (p.54, 96, 98, 102) USB cable (1) (p.100, 102) (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p.53) (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Getting Started Step 1: Checking...
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... (p.141). After the beeps stop, the disc cover opens slightly automatically. Getting Started Step 7: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" Inserting a disc A new 8cm DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW is required for recording (p.16). • Remove dust or fingerprints from the disc beforehand, using the cleaning cloth supplied with your camcorder is...
... (p.141). After the beeps stop, the disc cover opens slightly automatically. Getting Started Step 7: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" Inserting a disc A new 8cm DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW is required for recording (p.16). • Remove dust or fingerprints from the disc beforehand, using the cleaning cloth supplied with your camcorder is...
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... to play back the disc on most of the recording picture ([16:9 WIDE] or [4:3]) for a DVD-RW, and touch , then proceed to step 7. x4:3 You can be played back only on the DVD-RW/ DVD+RW. • Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor while formatting. You do... (p.90). xDVD-RW Select the recording format, then format the disc. Cannot edit in Camcorder VIDEO VR OK xVIDEO mode You can start recording on DVD devices that case, the disc might be recorded. FORMAT : 16:9 WIDE Select aspect ratio of the recording picture, then format the disc. xDVD-R You ...
... to play back the disc on most of the recording picture ([16:9 WIDE] or [4:3]) for a DVD-RW, and touch , then proceed to step 7. x4:3 You can be played back only on the DVD-RW/ DVD+RW. • Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor while formatting. You do... (p.90). xDVD-RW Select the recording format, then format the disc. Cannot edit in Camcorder VIDEO VR OK xVIDEO mode You can start recording on DVD devices that case, the disc might be recorded. FORMAT : 16:9 WIDE Select aspect ratio of the recording picture, then format the disc. xDVD-R You ...
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ACCESS lamp ("Memory Stick Duo") 31 Inserting a "Memory Stick Duo" (DCR-DVD305/DVD755) You can use it clicks. Do not shake or knock your camcorder is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off when inserting and removing it from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use it again to record new pictures, see...
ACCESS lamp ("Memory Stick Duo") 31 Inserting a "Memory Stick Duo" (DCR-DVD305/DVD755) You can use it clicks. Do not shake or knock your camcorder is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off when inserting and removing it from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use it again to record new pictures, see...
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... in the 16:9 (wide) mode is set to [4:3], pictures may appear rough depending on your device. To play back images on a DVD device or a DVD recorder The way you see pictures on the TV screen may differ depending on subjects. To play back pictures after connecting your camcorder to...54). • When viewing 16:9 (wide) pictures with [TV TYPE] set . Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture (DCR-DVD205/DVD305/ DVD705/DVD755) By recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode, you can enjoy wide-angle, high-resolution pictures. • If you intend to view pictures on...
... in the 16:9 (wide) mode is set to [4:3], pictures may appear rough depending on your device. To play back images on a DVD device or a DVD recorder The way you see pictures on the TV screen may differ depending on subjects. To play back pictures after connecting your camcorder to...54). • When viewing 16:9 (wide) pictures with [TV TYPE] set . Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture (DCR-DVD205/DVD305/ DVD705/DVD755) By recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode, you can enjoy wide-angle, high-resolution pictures. • If you intend to view pictures on...
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...Handycam - Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam operation] appears. • BACK LIGHT (p.47) • Press and hold DISP BATT/INFO (For DCR-DVD205/DVD305/DVD705/DVD755)(p.49) • Review/Review deleting (p.50) To cancel Easy Handycam Press EASY again. Since only basic functions become available and...settings Using Easy Handycam operation Easy Handycam operation is formatted with just one press of your camcorder turns on the power. using a DVD-RW disc formatted in Easy Handycam operation automatically when you set . BEEP • Nearly all settings automatic with VIDEO mode. ...
...Handycam - Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam operation] appears. • BACK LIGHT (p.47) • Press and hold DISP BATT/INFO (For DCR-DVD205/DVD305/DVD705/DVD755)(p.49) • Review/Review deleting (p.50) To cancel Easy Handycam Press EASY again. Since only basic functions become available and...settings Using Easy Handycam operation Easy Handycam operation is formatted with just one press of your camcorder turns on the power. using a DVD-RW disc formatted in Easy Handycam operation automatically when you set . BEEP • Nearly all settings automatic with VIDEO mode. ...
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...in the OFF (CHG) position. 1 Press PLAY/EDIT A (or B) The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen. Previous 6 pictures Next 6 pictures Disc type DVD-RW recording format Appears with ease Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow while pressing the green button only when the POWER...playing back. Beginning of the scene/ previous scene Stop (go to be played back. Playing back with the image on the "Memory Stick Duo" (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755). • It may take some time to display the VISUAL INDEX screen. • Select tab to play back the first 5 seconds of each...
...in the OFF (CHG) position. 1 Press PLAY/EDIT A (or B) The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen. Previous 6 pictures Next 6 pictures Disc type DVD-RW recording format Appears with ease Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow while pressing the green button only when the POWER...playing back. Beginning of the scene/ previous scene Stop (go to be played back. Playing back with the image on the "Memory Stick Duo" (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755). • It may take some time to display the VISUAL INDEX screen. • Select tab to play back the first 5 seconds of each...