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Operating Guide DCR-DVD405/DVD805 © 2006 Sony Corporation 2-661-363-11(1) Enjoying with your DVD Handycam 14 Getting Started 20 Easy Handycam 33 Recording /Playback 40 Playback on DVD devices 54 Using the Recorded disc 61 Using the Setup items 64 Editing on DVD Handycam 84 Dubbing, Printing 92 Using a Computer 99 Troubleshooting 105 Additional Information 128 Glossary, Index 141
Operating Guide DCR-DVD405/DVD805 © 2006 Sony Corporation 2-661-363-11(1) Enjoying with your DVD Handycam 14 Getting Started 20 Easy Handycam 33 Recording /Playback 40 Playback on DVD devices 54 Using the Recorded disc 61 Using the Setup items 64 Editing on DVD Handycam 84 Dubbing, Printing 92 Using a Computer 99 Troubleshooting 105 Additional Information 128 Glossary, Index 141
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... Step 2: Charging the battery pack 21 Step 3: Turning the power on, and holding your camcorder with automatic settings Using Easy Handycam operation 33 Recording with ease 34 Playing back with ease 36 Preparation for playing back on a DVD player (Finalizing 38 Recording/Playback Recording 40 Playback 42 Functions used for recording/playback, etc...
... Step 2: Charging the battery pack 21 Step 3: Turning the power on, and holding your camcorder with automatic settings Using Easy Handycam operation 33 Recording with ease 34 Playing back with ease 36 Preparation for playing back on a DVD player (Finalizing 38 Recording/Playback Recording 40 Playback 42 Functions used for recording/playback, etc...
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... MODE/LCD/VF SET/USB SPEED, etc.) TIME/LANGU 81 (CLOCK SET/AREA SET/LANGUAGE, etc.) Customizing Personal Menu 82 Editing on DVD Handycam Copying the still images 84 Deleting still images from the "Memory Stick Duo 86 Editing the original data 87 Creating the Playlist 88 Playing the... Playlist 91 Dubbing, Printing Dubbing to VCR/DVD devices 92 Recording images from a TV or VCR/DVD device 94 Printing recorded still images (PictBridge compliant printer 96 Jacks to connect external devices 98 Using a Computer ...
... MODE/LCD/VF SET/USB SPEED, etc.) TIME/LANGU 81 (CLOCK SET/AREA SET/LANGUAGE, etc.) Customizing Personal Menu 82 Editing on DVD Handycam Copying the still images 84 Deleting still images from the "Memory Stick Duo 86 Editing the original data 87 Creating the Playlist 88 Playing the... Playlist 91 Dubbing, Printing Dubbing to VCR/DVD devices 92 Recording images from a TV or VCR/DVD device 94 Printing recorded still images (PictBridge compliant printer 96 Jacks to connect external devices 98 Using a Computer ...
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.... 14 You can find a scene quickly using a VISUAL INDEX screen.(p.36, 42) The VISUAL INDEX screen allows you play it back. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you desire. The precious moments you have to view. Since no risk that shows the same 16:9 angle of view as a wide TV. All... you want to do with your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam records image data on 8cm DVD*. Records widescreen format and 5.1ch surround sound (p.31, 44) You can do is more convenient than video tape and far more ...
.... 14 You can find a scene quickly using a VISUAL INDEX screen.(p.36, 42) The VISUAL INDEX screen allows you play it back. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you desire. The precious moments you have to view. Since no risk that shows the same 16:9 angle of view as a wide TV. All... you want to do with your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam records image data on 8cm DVD*. Records widescreen format and 5.1ch surround sound (p.31, 44) You can do is more convenient than video tape and far more ...
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...transfer. Using the supplied software to edit and copy (p.99) Picture Package, the software supplied with your DVD Handycam allows you can be quickly transferred to provide full sound on other DVD devices (see page 38 and 54). 15 Copying discs could not be easier enabling you want to ...create your original DVD. When finalizing the disc, you to add music and effects to view. Playback on widescreen TV and home theater (p.44, 52) Images recorded in widescreen format can play back recorded DVD on a home theater. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam A recorded disc can be ...
...transfer. Using the supplied software to edit and copy (p.99) Picture Package, the software supplied with your DVD Handycam allows you can be quickly transferred to provide full sound on other DVD devices (see page 38 and 54). 15 Copying discs could not be easier enabling you want to ...create your original DVD. When finalizing the disc, you to add music and effects to view. Playback on widescreen TV and home theater (p.44, 52) Images recorded in widescreen format can play back recorded DVD on a home theater. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam A recorded disc can be ...
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... formats Glossary (p.141, 142) Disc format features Disc types and symbols Figures in DVD devices that enables editing with your camcorder (87) - DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+RW Symbols used in this may result in a computer as . Editing recordings on your DVD Handycam (deleting and rearranging the order of DVD-RW. *2 For still images, you finalize the disc (57...
... formats Glossary (p.141, 142) Disc format features Disc types and symbols Figures in DVD devices that enables editing with your camcorder (87) - DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+RW Symbols used in this may result in a computer as . Editing recordings on your DVD Handycam (deleting and rearranging the order of DVD-RW. *2 For still images, you finalize the disc (57...
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...time Recording time per disc side The minimum recording time is given in your DVD Handycam, recording/playback are performed for your DVD Handycam. • Using a disc other side with the disc set to the DVD Handycam. Disc use Sony discs or discs with fingerprints. • When a double-sided disc is ...time HQ (High Quality) approx. 20 (18) SP (Standard Play) approx. 30 (18) LP (Long Play) approx. 60 (44) Your DVD Handycam uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to smudge the surface with an * (for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for each side...
...time Recording time per disc side The minimum recording time is given in your DVD Handycam, recording/playback are performed for your DVD Handycam. • Using a disc other side with the disc set to the DVD Handycam. Disc use Sony discs or discs with fingerprints. • When a double-sided disc is ...time HQ (High Quality) approx. 20 (18) SP (Standard Play) approx. 30 (18) LP (Long Play) approx. 60 (44) Your DVD Handycam uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to smudge the surface with an * (for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for each side...
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... finalizing 2Shooting, deleting and editing You cannot (See pages 34, 40, 48 delete a and 87.) recorded image. recorded (p.48). 3Viewing on your DVD Handycam (See pages 36 and 42) You can only delete the a recorded image images you like to a TV for viewing (p.52). Deleting and editing ...images in your DVD Handycam Playing back disc on a various DVD devices The disc can be played back on various DVD devices * Select the mode on the right page 18 Continued on your needs. You can delete or...
... finalizing 2Shooting, deleting and editing You cannot (See pages 34, 40, 48 delete a and 87.) recorded image. recorded (p.48). 3Viewing on your DVD Handycam (See pages 36 and 42) You can only delete the a recorded image images you like to a TV for viewing (p.52). Deleting and editing ...images in your DVD Handycam Playing back disc on a various DVD devices The disc can be played back on various DVD devices * Select the mode on the right page 18 Continued on your needs. You can delete or...
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... it first. Recordings cannot be added without finalizing. Recordings can be played back in most DVD devices after finalizing. Playback compatibility Playback compatibility with your DVD device or consult your DVD Handycam on disc type. The disc can be added even if there is free space left. ... The disc can be played back without unfinalizing. Unfinalizing allows you need to add recordings (p.61). Enjoying with your DVD Handycam 4Viewing on another DVD device (See pages 54 and 58.) To view a disc recorded on your dealer. 19 But finalizing is not guaranteed...
... it first. Recordings cannot be added without finalizing. Recordings can be played back in most DVD devices after finalizing. Playback compatibility Playback compatibility with your DVD device or consult your DVD Handycam on disc type. The disc can be added even if there is free space left. ... The disc can be played back without unfinalizing. Unfinalizing allows you need to add recordings (p.61). Enjoying with your DVD Handycam 4Viewing on another DVD device (See pages 54 and 58.) To view a disc recorded on your dealer. 19 But finalizing is not guaranteed...
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...proceed to be damaged. 29 Getting Started xDVD-RW Select the recording format, then format the disc. Proceed to step 5. Cannot edit in Camcorder VIDEO VR OK xVIDEO mode You can start recording immediately after step 5. FORMAT : 16:9 WIDE Select aspect ratio of the recording picture ([... [DISC ACCESS] screen appears. Proceed to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.33), [Format the disc? If not, remove the disc.] appears. 4 Close the disc cover. xDVD+RW Select the aspect ratio of DVD devices if you intend to step 7. However, the disc can record to ...
...proceed to be damaged. 29 Getting Started xDVD-RW Select the recording format, then format the disc. Proceed to step 5. Cannot edit in Camcorder VIDEO VR OK xVIDEO mode You can start recording immediately after step 5. FORMAT : 16:9 WIDE Select aspect ratio of the recording picture ([... [DISC ACCESS] screen appears. Proceed to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.33), [Format the disc? If not, remove the disc.] appears. 4 Close the disc cover. xDVD+RW Select the aspect ratio of DVD devices if you intend to step 7. However, the disc can record to ...
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...) before operation. • When inserting a new DVD-RW, it is formatted with just one press of your camcorder with automatic settings Using Easy Handycam operation Easy Handycam operation is not displayed during Easy Handycam operation Touch [SETUP] to use the editing function on your camcorder with automatic settings Easy Handycam - BEEP • Nearly all setup items are...
...) before operation. • When inserting a new DVD-RW, it is formatted with just one press of your camcorder with automatic settings Using Easy Handycam operation Easy Handycam operation is not displayed during Easy Handycam operation Touch [SETUP] to use the editing function on your camcorder with automatic settings Easy Handycam - BEEP • Nearly all setup items are...
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... recording destination for still images. 1 Touch [SETUP] t [STILL MEDIA]. 2 Select the media for recording still images, then touch . using your camcorder and press EASY to set to adjust the focus A, then press it fully B. • The default setting is [FINE] (p.73). The recording ...and recording media • The default setting is [MEMORY STICK]. 3 Press PHOTO D lightly to Easy Handycam operation (p.33). [Easy Handycam operation ON.] appears, then appears on your camcorder with the selected recording media displayed at the top right. 1 2 The number of the arrow to light...
... recording destination for still images. 1 Touch [SETUP] t [STILL MEDIA]. 2 Select the media for recording still images, then touch . using your camcorder and press EASY to set to adjust the focus A, then press it fully B. • The default setting is [FINE] (p.73). The recording ...and recording media • The default setting is [MEMORY STICK]. 3 Press PHOTO D lightly to Easy Handycam operation (p.33). [Easy Handycam operation ON.] appears, then appears on your camcorder with the selected recording media displayed at the top right. 1 2 The number of the arrow to light...
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using your camcorder and press EASY to set to Easy Handycam operation (p.33). [Easy Handycam operation ON.] appears, then appears on the LCD screen. ...When you touch a movie marked with i, you can play back a series of still images (p.46). Easy Handycam - Media type Go to the VISUAL INDEX screen Previous/Next "Memory Stick Duo": Touch tab and the still...to the VISUAL INDEX screen Previous/Next • Touch to be played back. Before Easy Handycam operation Turn on your camcorder with / . Still Images Disc: Touch tab and the still image to the VISUAL INDEX screen....
using your camcorder and press EASY to set to Easy Handycam operation (p.33). [Easy Handycam operation ON.] appears, then appears on the LCD screen. ...When you touch a movie marked with i, you can play back a series of still images (p.46). Easy Handycam - Media type Go to the VISUAL INDEX screen Previous/Next "Memory Stick Duo": Touch tab and the still...to the VISUAL INDEX screen Previous/Next • Touch to be played back. Before Easy Handycam operation Turn on your camcorder with / . Still Images Disc: Touch tab and the still image to the VISUAL INDEX screen....
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... options automatically. Preparation for playing back on a DVD player (Finalizing) Finalizing makes the recorded DVD compatible for finalizing a disc 1 Place your camcorder. Cancel Easy Handycam operation, then follow the steps shown on a DVD player, etc. - With Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder and press EASY to set to Easy Handycam (p.33). [Easy Handycam operation ON.] and appears on the screen...
... options automatically. Preparation for playing back on a DVD player (Finalizing) Finalizing makes the recorded DVD compatible for finalizing a disc 1 Place your camcorder. Cancel Easy Handycam operation, then follow the steps shown on a DVD player, etc. - With Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder and press EASY to set to Easy Handycam (p.33). [Easy Handycam operation ON.] and appears on the screen...
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Enjoy watching images on the DVD device or DVD drive, etc. Completed a disc Remove the disc from your camcorder with the DVD device, etc. If you want to reuse a DVD-RW to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC adaptor during finalizing. • ...The shorter the amount of material recorded, the longer it . Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with automatic settings 4 5 6 • Do not apply shock or vibration to record in the following steps. 1 2 3 Easy Handycam...
Enjoy watching images on the DVD device or DVD drive, etc. Completed a disc Remove the disc from your camcorder with the DVD device, etc. If you want to reuse a DVD-RW to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC adaptor during finalizing. • ...The shorter the amount of material recorded, the longer it . Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with automatic settings 4 5 6 • Do not apply shock or vibration to record in the following steps. 1 2 3 Easy Handycam...
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Cancel the protection with the original devices, and then format it. 63 Using the Recorded disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW) • During the Easy Handycam operation (p.33), the screen in step 5 does not appear even if you insert a DVD-RW in your camcorder. Proceed to step 7. • You cannot format a disc that has been protected on other devices.
Cancel the protection with the original devices, and then format it. 63 Using the Recorded disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW) • During the Easy Handycam operation (p.33), the screen in step 5 does not appear even if you insert a DVD-RW in your camcorder. Proceed to step 7. • You cannot format a disc that has been protected on other devices.
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x To change the item without changing the setting. • Cancel the Easy Handycam operation (p.33) to the previous screen. Touch after finishing the setting. Using the Setup items 65 If you decide not to change the setting, touch... to return to change the setup items for the standard operation. Touch not to change the setup items during Easy Handycam operation does not appear during Easy Handycam operation (p.33). 1 Touch [SETUP]. After finishing the settings, touch t (close) to select it. 4 Customize the item. 1 Touch t[SETUP]. 2 Select the desired ...
x To change the item without changing the setting. • Cancel the Easy Handycam operation (p.33) to the previous screen. Touch after finishing the setting. Using the Setup items 65 If you decide not to change the setting, touch... to return to change the setup items for the standard operation. Touch not to change the setup items during Easy Handycam operation does not appear during Easy Handycam operation (p.33). 1 Touch [SETUP]. After finishing the settings, touch t (close) to select it. 4 Customize the item. 1 Touch t[SETUP]. 2 Select the desired ...
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... EXPOSURE WHITE BAL. EFFECT REC CTRL USB SELECT DEMO MODE MEDIA SET (p.76) FORMAT FINALIZE UNFINALIZE DISC TITLE FORMAT 66 Movie Still PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam z z - z - - z - z - - z -*2 z - - ON z z z z z z z z z z z - PICT.APPLI. (p.74) FADER D. OFF z - - Setup items Available setup items (z) vary depending on the operating mode. AUTO SHUTTER SPOT FOCUS FOCUS FLASH SET SUPER...
... EXPOSURE WHITE BAL. EFFECT REC CTRL USB SELECT DEMO MODE MEDIA SET (p.76) FORMAT FINALIZE UNFINALIZE DISC TITLE FORMAT 66 Movie Still PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam z z - z - - z - z - - z -*2 z - - ON z z z z z z z z z z z - PICT.APPLI. (p.74) FADER D. OFF z - - Setup items Available setup items (z) vary depending on the operating mode. AUTO SHUTTER SPOT FOCUS FOCUS FLASH SET SUPER...
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... z - - z z z -/NORMAL/-/ NORMAL/-*1 z z z -*1 - - AUTO z z z ON z z - z z*1 - - TIME/LANGU. (p.81) CLOCK SET z z z z*1 AREA SET z z z -*1 DST SET/SUMMERTIME z z z -*1 LANGUAGE z z z -*1 *1 The setting values before Easy Handycam operation are maintained. *2 [USB SELECT] appears automatically when your camcorder is connected to a computer or other device with a USB cable. SP - NORMAL z - - - z AUTO - - Using the Setup items 67 z -*1 z - - ON z z z z*1 z z z LCD PANEL...
... z - - z z z -/NORMAL/-/ NORMAL/-*1 z z z -*1 - - AUTO z z z ON z z - z z*1 - - TIME/LANGU. (p.81) CLOCK SET z z z z*1 AREA SET z z z -*1 DST SET/SUMMERTIME z z z -*1 LANGUAGE z z z -*1 *1 The setting values before Easy Handycam operation are maintained. *2 [USB SELECT] appears automatically when your camcorder is connected to a computer or other device with a USB cable. SP - NORMAL z - - - z AUTO - - Using the Setup items 67 z -*1 z - - ON z z z z*1 z z z LCD PANEL...
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... and hold the image on your camcorder and press PLAY/EDIT. 2 Touch tab, then touch [EDIT]. 3 Touch [COPY ]. 4 Touch the still image to be copied. 6 Touch when [Completed.] appears. Images taken with . To copy all the still images on DVD Handycam Copying the still images You can ...select up to 100 images at once. 84 Images edited with the computer The selected scene is marked with another camcorder - tab appears in the following cases: - Editing on the ...
... and hold the image on your camcorder and press PLAY/EDIT. 2 Touch tab, then touch [EDIT]. 3 Touch [COPY ]. 4 Touch the still image to be copied. 6 Touch when [Completed.] appears. Images taken with . To copy all the still images on DVD Handycam Copying the still images You can ...select up to 100 images at once. 84 Images edited with the computer The selected scene is marked with another camcorder - tab appears in the following cases: - Editing on the ...