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...and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" can use 8cm DVD-Rs, 8cm DVD-RWs and 8cm DVD+RWs only. Notes 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. Use the discs with "Memory Stick PRO" ... pursuant to which the receiver is supplied with or (p.135). The supplied interface cable must be used with the computer connected (stored on use Your camcorder is connected. - Read this first (continued) - "Battery pack" THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE ...
...and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" can use 8cm DVD-Rs, 8cm DVD-RWs and 8cm DVD+RWs only. Notes 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. Use the discs with "Memory Stick PRO" ... pursuant to which the receiver is supplied with or (p.135). The supplied interface cable must be used with the computer connected (stored on use Your camcorder is connected. - Read this first (continued) - "Battery pack" THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE ...
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... item that appear constantly on : - Doing so might cause your camcorder. to apply mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder. • Before connecting your camcorder to another device with "Memory Stick" compatible equipment (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) Be sure to malfunction. If you insert the connector plug ...white, red, blue, or green in low light conditions, such as at the sun. Viewfinder LCD screen Battery • The camcorder is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. • The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely ...
... item that appear constantly on : - Doing so might cause your camcorder. to apply mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder. • Before connecting your camcorder to another device with "Memory Stick" compatible equipment (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) Be sure to malfunction. If you insert the connector plug ...white, red, blue, or green in low light conditions, such as at the sun. Viewfinder LCD screen Battery • The camcorder is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. • The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely ...
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... delete images once you see. • Design and specifications of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on your camcorder if necessary (p.84). 8 About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is not possible due to a malfunction of recording media and accessories are... operations depend on the disc used on this manual are captured using your camcorder. DVD +RW • The on-screen displays in each local language are based on the model DCR-DVD305. • Disc in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for...
... delete images once you see. • Design and specifications of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on your camcorder if necessary (p.84). 8 About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is not possible due to a malfunction of recording media and accessories are... operations depend on the disc used on this manual are captured using your camcorder. DVD +RW • The on-screen displays in each local language are based on the model DCR-DVD305. • Disc in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for...
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Table of Contents Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you can do with your DVD Handycam 14 Choosing a disc 16 Using your camcorder 25 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder 26 Step 5: Using the touch panel 27 Step 6: Setting the date and time 28 ... aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture (DCR-DVD205/DVD305/DVD705/DVD755 32 Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automatic settings Using Easy Handycam operation 34 Recording with ease 36 Playing back with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) To record in dark places (NightShot plus) To...
Table of Contents Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you can do with your DVD Handycam 14 Choosing a disc 16 Using your camcorder 25 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder 26 Step 5: Using the touch panel 27 Step 6: Setting the date and time 28 ... aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture (DCR-DVD205/DVD305/DVD705/DVD755 32 Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automatic settings Using Easy Handycam operation 34 Recording with ease 36 Playing back with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) To record in dark places (NightShot plus) To...
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... (RESET) Other part names and functions Checking/Deleting the last scene (Review/Review deleting 50 Indicators displayed during recording/playback 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 ... disc (Formatting 64 Using the Setup items Using the Setup items 66 Setup items 68 CAMERA SET 70 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/WHITE BAL./STEADYSHOT, etc.) STILL SET 75 Settings for still images (BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE, etc.) 11
... (RESET) Other part names and functions Checking/Deleting the last scene (Review/Review deleting 50 Indicators displayed during recording/playback 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 ... disc (Formatting 64 Using the Setup items Using the Setup items 66 Setup items 68 CAMERA SET 70 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/WHITE BAL./STEADYSHOT, etc.) STILL SET 75 Settings for still images (BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE, etc.) 11
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 109 Warning indicators and messages 127 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 132 About the disc 134 About the "Memory Stick" (DCR-DVD305/DVD755 135 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 137 Maintenance and precautions 139 Specifications 143 Glossary, Index Glossary 146 Index...148 13
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 109 Warning indicators and messages 127 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 132 About the disc 134 About the "Memory Stick" (DCR-DVD305/DVD755 135 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 137 Maintenance and precautions 139 Specifications 143 Glossary, Index Glossary 146 Index...148 13
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... your DVD Handycam (deleting and rearranging the order of discs. *3 Formatting deletes all recordings and returns the recording medium to the instruction manual of your camcorder (90) - Disc and recording formats Glossary (p.146,147) Disc format features Disc types and symbols Figures in this manual, VIDEO mode is compatible with 8cm...
... your DVD Handycam (deleting and rearranging the order of discs. *3 Formatting deletes all recordings and returns the recording medium to the instruction manual of your camcorder (90) - Disc and recording formats Glossary (p.146,147) Disc format features Disc types and symbols Figures in this manual, VIDEO mode is compatible with 8cm...
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...disc recorded with your camcorder onto a 12cm DVD. Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. • Discs and "Memory Stick Duo" are not supplied. 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....
...disc recorded with your camcorder onto a 12cm DVD. Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. • Discs and "Memory Stick Duo" are not supplied. 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....
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.... 2 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the battery pack for the model number.) Installing the battery pack with excess force may lead to camcorder malfunction such as deterioration in battery pack performance or difficulty in removing the battery pack. Open the DC IN jack cover to connect the AC... Adaptor. DC IN jack cover Match the v mark on the DC plug with v mark on your camcorder. 4 Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. Getting Started Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the battery after...
.... 2 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the battery pack for the model number.) Installing the battery pack with excess force may lead to camcorder malfunction such as deterioration in battery pack performance or difficulty in removing the battery pack. Open the DC IN jack cover to connect the AC... Adaptor. DC IN jack cover Match the v mark on the DC plug with v mark on your camcorder. 4 Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. Getting Started Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the battery after...
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.... Step 2: Charging the battery pack (continued) 5 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is on your camcorder. • Disconnect the AC Adaptor holding both your camcorder and the DC plug. For DCR-DVD105/DVD605 Battery pack Continuous Typical recording recording time time* NP-FP50 (supplied) 100 045 115 050 NP-FP70...
.... Step 2: Charging the battery pack (continued) 5 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is on your camcorder. • Disconnect the AC Adaptor holding both your camcorder and the DC plug. For DCR-DVD105/DVD605 Battery pack Continuous Typical recording recording time time* NP-FP50 (supplied) 100 045 115 050 NP-FP70...
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... pack LCD screen 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 attached. Playback time Approximate time (min.) available when you use an...which you use your camcorder, even when the power cord is disconnected from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is closed NP-FP50 (supplied) 080 095 NP-FP70 NP-FP71 175 200 205 235 NP-FP90 310 355 * When the LCD backlight turns on . - For DCR-DVD305/DVD755 Battery pack ...
... pack LCD screen 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 attached. Playback time Approximate time (min.) available when you use an...which you use your camcorder, even when the power cord is disconnected from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is closed NP-FP50 (supplied) 080 095 NP-FP70 NP-FP71 175 200 205 235 NP-FP90 310 355 * When the LCD backlight turns on . - For DCR-DVD305/DVD755 Battery pack ...
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POWER switch Lens cap 3 Hold your camcorder To record, slide the POWER switch to save battery power. ([A.SHUT OFF], p.84). ...of purchase, the power will be set the date and time ([CLOCK SET], p.28), the next time you leave your camcorder without any operation attempted for a few seconds. When using it for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears ...(p.28). • After you have set to OFF (CHG). • At the time of your camcorder, the current date and time will be displayed on the power by sliding the POWER switch in the center. Step 3: Turning...
POWER switch Lens cap 3 Hold your camcorder To record, slide the POWER switch to save battery power. ([A.SHUT OFF], p.84). ...of purchase, the power will be set the date and time ([CLOCK SET], p.28), the next time you leave your camcorder without any operation attempted for a few seconds. When using it for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears ...(p.28). • After you have set to OFF (CHG). • At the time of your camcorder, the current date and time will be displayed on the power by sliding the POWER switch in the center. Step 3: Turning...
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...viewfinder backlight by selecting [LCD/VF SET] - [VF B.LIGHT] (p.81). To turn off the LCD backlight to make the battery last longer (For DCR-DVD205/DVD305/DVD705/ DVD755) Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO until appears. Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Move it until it clicks. 1 90 degrees to 2 90 ...Be careful not to save battery power. Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder The LCD screen Open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2). 2 180 degrees (max.) DISP/BATT INFO The viewfinder You can view pictures...
...viewfinder backlight by selecting [LCD/VF SET] - [VF B.LIGHT] (p.81). To turn off the LCD backlight to make the battery last longer (For DCR-DVD205/DVD305/DVD705/ DVD755) Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO until appears. Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Move it until it clicks. 1 90 degrees to 2 90 ...Be careful not to save battery power. Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder The LCD screen Open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2). 2 180 degrees (max.) DISP/BATT INFO The viewfinder You can view pictures...
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... PM. • Refer to 12:00 AM. For midnight, set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder or slide the POWER switch. • If you set the clock for the first time. 1 Touch t [SETUP]. 2 Select (TIME/LANGU.) with / , then touch . 4 Select ... displayed for some models. 3 Select [CLOCK SET] with / , then touch . 28 For midday, set any year up to step 4 when you do not use your camcorder for the first time. POWER switch Skip to the year 2079. 7 Set [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and minute, then touch . In that case, charge the ...
... PM. • Refer to 12:00 AM. For midnight, set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder or slide the POWER switch. • If you set the clock for the first time. 1 Touch t [SETUP]. 2 Select (TIME/LANGU.) with / , then touch . 4 Select ... displayed for some models. 3 Select [CLOCK SET] with / , then touch . 28 For midday, set any year up to step 4 when you do not use your camcorder for the first time. POWER switch Skip to the year 2079. 7 Set [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and minute, then touch . In that case, charge the ...
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... switch Pickup lens ACCESS lamp (Disc) POWER switch 1 Check that the power of your camcorder (p.134). Set the disc with the label side facing out when using the cleaning cloth supplied with your camcorder is on the LCD screen. After the beeps stop, the disc cover opens slightly automatically.... process (step 4) does not start. 2 Slide the disc cover OPEN switch in the direction of the disc until it may cause your camcorder to your camcorder even when your camcorder, then press the center of the arrow (OPEN B). [PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on . • You can remove the disc when ...
... switch Pickup lens ACCESS lamp (Disc) POWER switch 1 Check that the power of your camcorder (p.134). Set the disc with the label side facing out when using the cleaning cloth supplied with your camcorder is on the LCD screen. After the beeps stop, the disc cover opens slightly automatically.... process (step 4) does not start. 2 Slide the disc cover OPEN switch in the direction of the disc until it may cause your camcorder to your camcorder even when your camcorder, then press the center of the arrow (OPEN B). [PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on . • You can remove the disc when ...
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... DVD devices if you finalize it. Touch , then proceed to step 8. 5 Select the recording format for DVD+RW, then touch . Cannot edit in Camcorder VIDEO VR OK xVIDEO mode You can play back pictures on DVD devices that case, the disc might be recorded. To remove the disc Perform...damaged. In that support VR mode when you can edit, delete pictures, or divide movies on various DVD devices. FORMAT : VIDEO Can playback on your camcorder while the ACCESS lamp lights up to 10 minutes to remove a disc if it . 30 6 Select the aspect ratio of movie to steps after ...
... DVD devices if you finalize it. Touch , then proceed to step 8. 5 Select the recording format for DVD+RW, then touch . Cannot edit in Camcorder VIDEO VR OK xVIDEO mode You can play back pictures on DVD devices that case, the disc might be recorded. To remove the disc Perform...damaged. In that support VR mode when you can edit, delete pictures, or divide movies on various DVD devices. FORMAT : VIDEO Can playback on your camcorder while the ACCESS lamp lights up to 10 minutes to remove a disc if it . 30 6 Select the aspect ratio of movie to steps after ...
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... the "Memory Stick Duo" into the slot in the right direction until 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 use only a "Memory...quality or the image size. Inserting a "Memory Stick Duo" (DCR-DVD305/DVD755) You can use it and information on the condition of the disc. • To delete all of recordable pictures varies depending on page 64. Getting Started • After your camcorder recognizes the disc, disc information such as the date you...
... the "Memory Stick Duo" into the slot in the right direction until 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 use only a "Memory...quality or the image size. Inserting a "Memory Stick Duo" (DCR-DVD305/DVD755) You can use it and information on the condition of the disc. • To delete all of recordable pictures varies depending on page 64. Getting Started • After your camcorder recognizes the disc, disc information such as the date you...
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... the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to [4:3], pictures may be shorter in the following cases: - To play back pictures after connecting your camcorder to a TV Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to [OLD MOVIE] (p.78) • Differences in the angle of view between 16:9...TV, recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode is set to your device. 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 toggle between 16:9 (...
... the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to [4:3], pictures may be shorter in the following cases: - To play back pictures after connecting your camcorder to a TV Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to [OLD MOVIE] (p.78) • Differences in the angle of view between 16:9...TV, recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode is set to your device. 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 toggle between 16:9 (...
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...; Nearly all settings automatic with just one press of Easy Handycam operation. • is formatted with VIDEO mode. • When using your camcorder during Easy Handycam operation. • To perform settings such as focusing manually and adding special effects, cancel Easy Handycam operation. If you do...invalid operation, [Invalid 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. Easy Handycam -
...; Nearly all settings automatic with just one press of Easy Handycam operation. • is formatted with VIDEO mode. • When using your camcorder during Easy Handycam operation. • To perform settings such as focusing manually and adding special effects, cancel Easy Handycam operation. If you do...invalid operation, [Invalid 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. Easy Handycam -