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Operating Guide DCR-DVD505/DVD905 © 2006 Sony Corporation 2-661-367-11(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 129 Glossary, Index 142
Operating Guide DCR-DVD505/DVD905 © 2006 Sony Corporation 2-661-367-11(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 129 Glossary, Index 142
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... type only. However, there is encouraged to try to correct the interference by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD505 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment ...the receiver is for future reference. Address: 16450 W. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of the FCC Rules. DCR-DVD Serial No. These limits are cautioned that interference will increase eye hazard. Connect the equipment into an outlet on the bottom...
... type only. However, there is encouraged to try to correct the interference by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD505 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment ...the receiver is for future reference. Address: 16450 W. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of the FCC Rules. DCR-DVD Serial No. These limits are cautioned that interference will increase eye hazard. Connect the equipment into an outlet on the bottom...
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... Stick Duo" (This size can be used with your camcorder) "Memory Stick" (You cannot use it in your camcorder.) • You cannot use "Memory Stick Duo" marked... with the computer connected (stored on use in your camcorder You can use Your camcorder is supplied with marks listed below. "Operating Guide" (This... Part 15 of "Memory Stick" you can use in your camcorder with or (p.132). See page 16 for help. The supplied interface cable must... be used only with the limits for using your camcorder There are two sizes of operations guides. - Use the discs...
... Stick Duo" (This size can be used with your camcorder) "Memory Stick" (You cannot use it in your camcorder.) • You cannot use "Memory Stick Duo" marked... with the computer connected (stored on use in your camcorder You can use Your camcorder is supplied with marks listed below. "Operating Guide" (This... Part 15 of "Memory Stick" you can use in your camcorder with or (p.132). See page 16 for help. The supplied interface cable must... be used only with the limits for using your camcorder There are two sizes of operations guides. - Use the discs...
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... this Operating Guide refers to 8cm DVD discs. • Available operations depend on a DVD-R. DVD +RW • The on-screen displays in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for trial recording (p.16). • Compensation for Modulation Transfer Function. To view your recordings on your camcorder if necessary (p.81). About the...
... this Operating Guide refers to 8cm DVD discs. • Available operations depend on a DVD-R. DVD +RW • The on-screen displays in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for trial recording (p.16). • Compensation for Modulation Transfer Function. To view your recordings on your camcorder if necessary (p.81). About the...
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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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...on a TV 52 Playback on DVD devices Making the disc compatible with playback on DVD devices or DVD drives (Finalizing 54 Playing back a disc on DVD devices, etc 58 Playing back a disc on a computer with a DVD drive installed 59 Using the Recorded disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW) Recording additional scenes after finalizing... 61 Deleting all of the scenes on the disc (Formatting 62 Using the Setup items Using the Setup items 64 Setup items 66 CAMERA SET 68 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions ...
...on a TV 52 Playback on DVD devices Making the disc compatible with playback on DVD devices or DVD drives (Finalizing 54 Playing back a disc on DVD devices, etc 58 Playing back a disc on a computer with a DVD drive installed 59 Using the Recorded disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW) Recording additional scenes after finalizing... 61 Deleting all of the scenes on the disc (Formatting 62 Using the Setup items Using the Setup items 64 Setup items 66 CAMERA SET 68 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions ...
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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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It is a high-capacity optical disc. 14 The precious moments you have to do with your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam records image data on 8cm DVD*. Since no matter how many times you have captured on a wide LCD screen that valuable recordings are accidentally overwritten. All you play it back. The ...) The VISUAL INDEX screen allows you can also be recorded on the disc so there is necessary prior to recording, you desire. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you to check disc content at a glance. Realistic 5.1ch surround sound can do is touch the scene you want to view.
It is a high-capacity optical disc. 14 The precious moments you have to do with your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam records image data on 8cm DVD*. Since no matter how many times you have captured on a wide LCD screen that valuable recordings are accidentally overwritten. All you play it back. The ...) The VISUAL INDEX screen allows you can also be recorded on the disc so there is necessary prior to recording, you desire. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you to check disc content at a glance. Realistic 5.1ch surround sound can do is touch the scene you want to view.
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... in widescreen format can play back recorded DVD on other DVD devices (see page 38 and 54). 15 Discs are also recorded with your DVD Handycam allows you to add music and effects to provide full sound on a home DVD device, DVD recorder or DVD drive of a computer that supports 8cm disc.... Copying discs could not be quickly transferred to view. Connecting DVD Handycam to a computer High-speed image ...
... in widescreen format can play back recorded DVD on other DVD devices (see page 38 and 54). 15 Discs are also recorded with your DVD Handycam allows you to add music and effects to provide full sound on a home DVD device, DVD recorder or DVD drive of a computer that supports 8cm disc.... Copying discs could not be quickly transferred to view. Connecting DVD Handycam to a computer High-speed image ...
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...It does not support 12cm discs. A recording format that is compatible with your DVD Handycam (deleting and rearranging the order of discs. *3 Formatting deletes all recordings and returns the recording medium...camcorder (87) - z z z z *1z*1 z - - *3z*4 Creating the DVD menu when you finalize the disc (57) z z - Playing back recordings on other DVD devices even if you do not finalize the disc (54) - - A finalized disc can be played back in parentheses ( ) indicate page numbers. z - A recording format that support VR mode*1. Choosing a disc Your DVD Handycam...
...It does not support 12cm discs. A recording format that is compatible with your DVD Handycam (deleting and rearranging the order of discs. *3 Formatting deletes all recordings and returns the recording medium...camcorder (87) - z z z z *1z*1 z - - *3z*4 Creating the DVD menu when you finalize the disc (57) z z - Playing back recordings on other DVD devices even if you do not finalize the disc (54) - - A finalized disc can be played back in parentheses ( ) indicate page numbers. z - A recording format that support VR mode*1. Choosing a disc Your DVD Handycam...
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... (Long Play) approx. 60 (44) Your DVD Handycam uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to remove the disc from your DVD Handycam. * Depending on that you use Sony discs or discs with your DVD Handycam Recording time Recording time per disc side The minimum... recording time is given in your DVD Handycam, recording/playback are performed for each side of...
... (Long Play) approx. 60 (44) Your DVD Handycam uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to remove the disc from your DVD Handycam. * Depending on that you use Sony discs or discs with your DVD Handycam Recording time Recording time per disc side The minimum... recording time is given in your DVD Handycam, recording/playback are performed for each side of...
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...repeatedly What would you have just anytime (p.87). Continued on your DVD Handycam and format (p.28). Using your DVD Handycam 1Preparing (See page 20 to do after recording? Deleting and editing images in your DVD Handycam Playing back disc on a various DVD devices The disc can be played back even without finalizing 2Shooting, deleting...your needs. recorded (p.48). 3Viewing on the right page 18 You can delete or edit You can be played back on various DVD devices * Select the mode on your DVD Handycam (See pages 36 and 42) You can also connect it to a TV for viewing (p.52).
...repeatedly What would you have just anytime (p.87). Continued on your DVD Handycam and format (p.28). Using your DVD Handycam 1Preparing (See page 20 to do after recording? Deleting and editing images in your DVD Handycam Playing back disc on a various DVD devices The disc can be played back even without finalizing 2Shooting, deleting...your needs. recorded (p.48). 3Viewing on the right page 18 You can delete or edit You can be played back on various DVD devices * Select the mode on your DVD Handycam (See pages 36 and 42) You can also connect it to a TV for viewing (p.52).
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....) To view a disc recorded on your dealer. 19 DVD device / DVD recorder Finalize DVD drive • The less the recording volume of a finalized disc depend on other DVD devices, you to finalize it takes time to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD device or consult your DVD Handycam on disc type. Recordings cannot be played back...
....) To view a disc recorded on your dealer. 19 DVD device / DVD recorder Finalize DVD drive • The less the recording volume of a finalized disc depend on other DVD devices, you to finalize it takes time to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD device or consult your DVD Handycam on disc type. Recordings cannot be played back...
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... when your hand or other objects, etc., when opening melody sounds once, and the camcorder beeps. 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 a single-sided disc. • Do not...
... when your hand or other objects, etc., when opening melody sounds once, and the camcorder beeps. 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 a single-sided disc. • Do not...
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...6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.33), [Format the disc? If not, remove the disc.] appears. xVR mode You can record to play back the disc on most of DVD devices if you finalize it. 6 Select the aspect ratio of the recording movie ([16:9 WIDE] or [4:3]) for a DVD-RW, and touch , ...disc depending on the disc type and condition. FORMAT : VIDEO Can playback on the DVD-RW/ DVD+RW. • Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor while formatting. Cannot edit in Camcorder VIDEO VR OK xVIDEO mode You can record wide-angle highresolution pictures. Format again ...
...6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.33), [Format the disc? If not, remove the disc.] appears. xVR mode You can record to play back the disc on most of DVD devices if you finalize it. 6 Select the aspect ratio of the recording movie ([16:9 WIDE] or [4:3]) for a DVD-RW, and touch , ...disc depending on the disc type and condition. FORMAT : VIDEO Can playback on the DVD-RW/ DVD+RW. • Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor while formatting. Cannot edit in Camcorder VIDEO VR OK xVIDEO mode You can record wide-angle highresolution pictures. Format again ...
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..."Memory Stick Duo" Lightly push the "Memory Stick Duo" after following step 1 and 2. • When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder is reading/writing data. Inserting a "Memory Stick Duo" You can use only a "Memory Stick Duo" marked with or (p.132). • The number.../DVD+RW, then to use it and information on previously recorded areas appears for about 8 seconds. For details, see "Deleting all of recordable pictures varies depending on the image quality or the image size. Step 7: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" (continued) • After your camcorder ...
..."Memory Stick Duo" Lightly push the "Memory Stick Duo" after following step 1 and 2. • When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder is reading/writing data. Inserting a "Memory Stick Duo" You can use only a "Memory Stick Duo" marked with or (p.132). • The number.../DVD+RW, then to use it and information on previously recorded areas appears for about 8 seconds. For details, see "Deleting all of recordable pictures varies depending on the image quality or the image size. Step 7: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" (continued) • After your camcorder ...
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... switch * When viewing on your TV (16:9/4:3) (p.52). • When viewing 16:9 (wide) pictures with a DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/ DVD+RW inserted while 4:3 is set. To play back pictures after connecting your camcorder to a TV Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to your device. For details, refer to the.... 16:9 (wide)* 4:3* 31 while recording movies - when you change the aspect ratio in the following cases: - To play back images on a DVD device or a DVD recorder The way you see pictures on the TV screen may be shorter in the following situations. - when using...
... switch * When viewing on your TV (16:9/4:3) (p.52). • When viewing 16:9 (wide) pictures with a DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/ DVD+RW inserted while 4:3 is set. To play back pictures after connecting your camcorder to a TV Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to your device. For details, refer to the.... 16:9 (wide)* 4:3* 31 while recording movies - when you change the aspect ratio in the following cases: - To play back images on a DVD device or a DVD recorder The way you see pictures on the TV screen may be shorter in the following situations. - when using...
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..., you turn off the power without canceling Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder with just one press of the EASY button. Your camcorder automatically carries out the various adjustments required for shooting, so no detailed settings are automatically fixed to 31) before operation. • When inserting a new DVD-RW, it is formatted with VIDEO mode...
..., you turn off the power without canceling Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder with just one press of the EASY button. Your camcorder automatically carries out the various adjustments required for shooting, so no detailed settings are automatically fixed to 31) before operation. • When inserting a new DVD-RW, it is formatted with VIDEO mode...
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Previous 6 pictures Next 6 pictures Disc type DVD-RW recording format Appears with ease Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the tab that was lastly played back/recorded. Beginning of the ...
Previous 6 pictures Next 6 pictures Disc type DVD-RW recording format Appears with ease Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the tab that was lastly played back/recorded. Beginning of the ...
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... on the disc during finalizing. 2 Turn on your DVD Handycam sets up the following options automatically. creating a DVD menu to prevent your camcorder from running out of computers. With Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder. Connect the AC Adaptor to be finalized. 38 DVD menu, Photomovie Glossary (p.142, 143) • A DVD-R cannot be overwritten once you finalize it even...
... on the disc during finalizing. 2 Turn on your DVD Handycam sets up the following options automatically. creating a DVD menu to prevent your camcorder from running out of computers. With Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder. Connect the AC Adaptor to be finalized. 38 DVD menu, Photomovie Glossary (p.142, 143) • A DVD-R cannot be overwritten once you finalize it even...