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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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... 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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...scene quickly using a VISUAL INDEX screen.(p.36, 42) The VISUAL INDEX screen allows you desire. You can be directly recorded onto the disc. * DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is more convenient than video tape and far more versatile. The disc does not wear out no rewinding is touch the scene... sound (p.31, 44) You can do is necessary prior to view. It is a high-capacity optical disc. 14 Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you have to do with your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam records image data on disc last forever. Since no matter how many times you have captured on 8cm...
...scene quickly using a VISUAL INDEX screen.(p.36, 42) The VISUAL INDEX screen allows you desire. You can be directly recorded onto the disc. * DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is more convenient than video tape and far more versatile. The disc does not wear out no rewinding is touch the scene... sound (p.31, 44) You can do is necessary prior to view. It is a high-capacity optical disc. 14 Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you have to do with your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam records image data on disc last forever. Since no matter how many times you have captured on 8cm...
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... a wide TV with complete panoramic effect. Using the supplied software to edit and copy (p.99) Picture Package, the software supplied with your DVD Handycam allows you to share your precious moments with family and friends. ** Finalizing: a process to make it possible to play back recorded and finalized... image transfer. When finalizing the disc, you can play back recorded DVD on other DVD devices (see page 38 and 54). 15 Computers with 5.1ch surround sound to provide full sound on a home theater. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam A recorded disc can be played back on a variety of a ...
... a wide TV with complete panoramic effect. Using the supplied software to edit and copy (p.99) Picture Package, the software supplied with your DVD Handycam allows you to share your precious moments with family and friends. ** Finalizing: a process to make it possible to play back recorded and finalized... image transfer. When finalizing the disc, you can play back recorded DVD on other DVD devices (see page 38 and 54). 15 Computers with 5.1ch surround sound to provide full sound on a home theater. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam A recorded disc can be played back on a variety of a ...
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... with most recent image can be recorded on your camcorder (87) - Recording format for DVD-RW When you use a DVD+RW before finalizing in DVD devices that is compatible with your DVD Handycam (deleting and rearranging the order of images). A recording format that support VR mode*1. DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+RW Disc types and symbols Symbols used in this...
... with most recent image can be recorded on your camcorder (87) - Recording format for DVD-RW When you use a DVD+RW before finalizing in DVD devices that is compatible with your DVD Handycam (deleting and rearranging the order of images). A recording format that support VR mode*1. DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+RW Disc types and symbols Symbols used in this...
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...back the other side. • The following operations are performed on the A side Place the disc in parentheses. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam Recording time Recording time per disc side The minimum recording time is recorded at the center facing symbol Place the symbol facing outwards. ...Recording on that you use Sony discs or discs with an *(for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for your DVD Handycam. • Using a disc other than above may cause the unsatisfactory recording/playback or you may not...
...back the other side. • The following operations are performed on the A side Place the disc in parentheses. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam Recording time Recording time per disc side The minimum recording time is recorded at the center facing symbol Place the symbol facing outwards. ...Recording on that you use Sony discs or discs with an *(for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for your DVD Handycam. • Using a disc other than above may cause the unsatisfactory recording/playback or you may not...
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..., 40, 48 delete a and 87.) recorded image. recorded (p.48). 3Viewing on your DVD Handycam (See pages 36 and 42) You can be played back on various DVD devices * Select the mode on your DVD Handycam and format (p.28). Repeated use of a disc To save recorded To use one disc images... repeatedly What would you have just anytime (p.87). Using your DVD Handycam 1Preparing (See page 20 to 31.) Select the disc that best suits your DVD Handycam Playing back disc on a various DVD devices The disc can only delete the a recorded image images you like to a...
..., 40, 48 delete a and 87.) recorded image. recorded (p.48). 3Viewing on your DVD Handycam (See pages 36 and 42) You can be played back on various DVD devices * Select the mode on your DVD Handycam and format (p.28). Repeated use of a disc To save recorded To use one disc images... repeatedly What would you have just anytime (p.87). Using your DVD Handycam 1Preparing (See page 20 to 31.) Select the disc that best suits your DVD Handycam Playing back disc on a various DVD devices The disc can only delete the a recorded image images you like to a...
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... can be added without finalizing. Refer to add recordings (p.61). Playback compatibility Playback compatibility with any DVD device is required in a device compatible with the DVD-RW VR mode. Unfinalizing allows you need to finalize it takes time to finalize the disc. Finalize...left. Recordings cannot be played back without unfinalizing. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam 4Viewing on another DVD device (See pages 54 and 58.) To view a disc recorded on your dealer. 19 DVD device / DVD recorder Finalize DVD drive • The less the recording volume of a finalized ...
... can be added without finalizing. Refer to add recordings (p.61). Playback compatibility Playback compatibility with any DVD device is required in a device compatible with the DVD-RW VR mode. Unfinalizing allows you need to finalize it takes time to finalize the disc. Finalize...left. Recordings cannot be played back without unfinalizing. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam 4Viewing on another DVD device (See pages 54 and 58.) To view a disc recorded on your dealer. 19 DVD device / DVD recorder Finalize DVD drive • The less the recording volume of a finalized ...
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...of the recording movie ([16:9 WIDE] or [4:3]) for a DVD-RW, and touch , then proceed to step 8. 5 Select the recording format for DVD+RW, then touch . 4 Close the disc cover. You do not need to proceed to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.33), [Format the disc? xVR mode You can.... Proceed to view pictures on the disc type and condition. xDVD-RW Select the recording format, then format the disc. Cannot edit in Camcorder VIDEO VR OK xVIDEO mode You can record wide-angle highresolution pictures. FORMAT : 16:9 Select aspect ratio of the recording movie, then format...
...of the recording movie ([16:9 WIDE] or [4:3]) for a DVD-RW, and touch , then proceed to step 8. 5 Select the recording format for DVD+RW, then touch . 4 Close the disc cover. You do not need to proceed to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.33), [Format the disc? xVR mode You can.... Proceed to view pictures on the disc type and condition. xDVD-RW Select the recording format, then format the disc. Cannot edit in Camcorder VIDEO VR OK xVIDEO mode You can record wide-angle highresolution pictures. FORMAT : 16:9 Select aspect ratio of the recording movie, then format...
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... following buttons or functions since they are required. using your camcorder (p.87). Now try recording page 34 Complete the preparations described in VR mode, you do not intend to use Easy Handycam operation, go to the setting of the EASY button. using a DVD-RW disc formatted in steps 1 to 8 (p.20 to display the...
... following buttons or functions since they are required. using your camcorder (p.87). Now try recording page 34 Complete the preparations described in VR mode, you do not intend to use Easy Handycam operation, go to the setting of the EASY button. using a DVD-RW disc formatted in steps 1 to 8 (p.20 to display the...
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...[SETUP] t [STILL MEDIA]. 2 Select the media for recording still images, then touch . Easy Handycam - When disappears, the image has been recorded. 35 Before Easy Handycam operation Turn on your camcorder with the selected recording media displayed at the top right. 1 2 The number of the arrow to... Easy Handycam operation (p.33). [Easy Handycam operation ON.] appears, then appears on the LCD screen...
...[SETUP] t [STILL MEDIA]. 2 Select the media for recording still images, then touch . Easy Handycam - When disappears, the image has been recorded. 35 Before Easy Handycam operation Turn on your camcorder with the selected recording media displayed at the top right. 1 2 The number of the arrow to... Easy Handycam operation (p.33). [Easy Handycam operation ON.] appears, then appears on the LCD screen...
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... • Touch to play it back from the point you cannot use following functions: - using your camcorder and press EASY to set to Easy Handycam operation (p.33). [Easy Handycam operation ON.] appears, then appears on your camcorder with automatic settings • When playback of the selected movie reaches the end, the screen returns to...
... • Touch to play it back from the point you cannot use following functions: - using your camcorder and press EASY to set to Easy Handycam operation (p.33). [Easy Handycam operation ON.] appears, then appears on your camcorder with automatic settings • When playback of the selected movie reaches the end, the screen returns to...
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...; Be sure to use the AC adaptor to prevent your camcorder from running out of computers. Preparation for playing back on a DVD player (Finalizing) Finalizing makes the recorded DVD compatible for finalizing a disc 1 Place your camcorder in a stable position. With Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder. creating a DVD menu to the DC IN jack on the disc during...
...; Be sure to use the AC adaptor to prevent your camcorder from running out of computers. Preparation for playing back on a DVD player (Finalizing) Finalizing makes the recorded DVD compatible for finalizing a disc 1 Place your camcorder in a stable position. With Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder. creating a DVD menu to the DC IN jack on the disc during...
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...the scenes after canceling Easy Handycam operation (p.62). • Note that you cannot recover a scene once you format the disc, the disc recovers recording used capacity and is reusable for finalizing. If you want to reuse a DVD-RW to your camcorder, and do not disconnect...1 [SETUP] 2 [ FORMAT] 3 (When only using your camcorder. using DVD+RW)[16:9] or [4:3] t (p.29) 4 [YES] 5 [YES] 6 39 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. Finalizing a disc Touch the LCD screen in the...
...the scenes after canceling Easy Handycam operation (p.62). • Note that you cannot recover a scene once you format the disc, the disc recovers recording used capacity and is reusable for finalizing. If you want to reuse a DVD-RW to your camcorder, and do not disconnect...1 [SETUP] 2 [ FORMAT] 3 (When only using your camcorder. using DVD+RW)[16:9] or [4:3] t (p.29) 4 [YES] 5 [YES] 6 39 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. Finalizing a disc Touch the LCD screen in the...
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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 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 Easy Handycam operation (p.33), the screen in step 5 does not appear even if you insert a DVD-RW in your camcorder.
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x To change the item without changing the setting. • Cancel Easy Handycam operation (p.33) to the previous screen. Touch after finishing the setting. Available setup items appear. 2 Select the desired item. 3 Customize the item. If you decide ... 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]. Using the Setup items 65 Touch / to select the item, then touch . (The process in step 3 is the...
x To change the item without changing the setting. • Cancel Easy Handycam operation (p.33) to the previous screen. Touch after finishing the setting. Available setup items appear. 2 Select the desired item. 3 Customize the item. If you decide ... 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]. Using the Setup items 65 Touch / to select the item, then touch . (The process in step 3 is the...
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... z - z - - z z - z - - z - - - - EFFECT SMTH SLW REC REC CTRL USB SELECT DEMO MODE MEDIA SET (p.77) FORMAT FINALIZE UNFINALIZE DISC TITLE FORMAT 66 Movie Still PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam z z - z z - z z - z - z - - z - - OFF OFF OFF - - -*2 ON z z z z z z z z z z z - z z - AUTO AUTO AUTO ... FINE z -*1 z - - EFFECT PICT. z - - z z - - Setup items Available setup items (z) vary depending on the operating mode. The following settings are made automatically during Easy Handycam operation (p.33).
... z - z - - z z - z - - z - - - - EFFECT SMTH SLW REC REC CTRL USB SELECT DEMO MODE MEDIA SET (p.77) FORMAT FINALIZE UNFINALIZE DISC TITLE FORMAT 66 Movie Still PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam z z - z z - z z - z - z - - z - - OFF OFF OFF - - -*2 ON z z z z z z z z z z z - z z - AUTO AUTO AUTO ... FINE z -*1 z - - EFFECT PICT. z - - z z - - Setup items Available setup items (z) vary depending on the operating mode. The following settings are made automatically during Easy Handycam operation (p.33).
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... *2 DATA CODE DISPLAY MOVIE PB REMAINING REMOTE CTRL REC LAMP BEEP DISP OUTPUT SETUP ROTATE A.SHUT OFF SUB-T DATE CALIBRATION Movie Still PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam z - - z z*1 - - z DATE/TIME - - ON z z z z*1 z z z LCD PANEL z z z -*1 z z z 5 min z - - -*1 - - AUTO z z z ON z z - z OFF z - - TIME/LANGU. (p.81) CLOCK SET z z z z*1 AREA SET z z z -*1 DST/SUMMERTIME z z z -*1 LANGUAGE z z z -*1 *1 The setting values before Easy...
... *2 DATA CODE DISPLAY MOVIE PB REMAINING REMOTE CTRL REC LAMP BEEP DISP OUTPUT SETUP ROTATE A.SHUT OFF SUB-T DATE CALIBRATION Movie Still PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam z - - z z*1 - - z DATE/TIME - - ON z z z z*1 z z z LCD PANEL z z z -*1 z z z 5 min z - - -*1 - - AUTO z z z ON z z - z OFF z - - TIME/LANGU. (p.81) CLOCK SET z z z z*1 AREA SET z z z -*1 DST/SUMMERTIME z z z -*1 LANGUAGE z z z -*1 *1 The setting values before Easy...
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...INDEX screen. Image copying starts. Press and hold the image on the LCD screen to your camcorder again. • Some still images cannot be copied. 6 Touch when [Completed.] appears. Editing on DVD Handycam Copying the still images You can select up to 100 images at once. 84 Images taken... with . Images edited with the computer The selected scene is marked with another camcorder - Copying the still images from running out of ...
...INDEX screen. Image copying starts. Press and hold the image on the LCD screen to your camcorder again. • Some still images cannot be copied. 6 Touch when [Completed.] appears. Editing on DVD Handycam Copying the still images You can select up to 100 images at once. 84 Images taken... with . Images edited with the computer The selected scene is marked with another camcorder - Copying the still images from running out of ...