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Replace the battery with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as the supplied one ... first Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for your nearest Sony service station. 2 For the customers in hazardous radiation exposure. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to be replaced, a fuse...
Replace the battery with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as the supplied one ... first Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for your nearest Sony service station. 2 For the customers in hazardous radiation exposure. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to be replaced, a fuse...
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...MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. 3 CAUTION You are designed to operate this equipment. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - "Battery pack" THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. Regulatory Information Declaration of FCC Rules. Note This equipment has been tested... and found to Subpart B of Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD755E Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is for ...
...MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. 3 CAUTION You are designed to operate this equipment. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - "Battery pack" THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. Regulatory Information Declaration of FCC Rules. Note This equipment has been tested... and found to Subpart B of Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD755E Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is for ...
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...Notes on use Your camcorder is supplied with "Memory Stick PRO" compatible equipment. 4 Viewfinder LCD screen Battery • The camcorder is on the supplied CD-ROM)* * The DCR-DVD105E/DVD205E/DVD304E/ DVD605E/DVD705E do not include "First Step Guide" because they do the following parts. On the types of "...Stick Duo Adaptor On using a "Memory Stick Duo" with or (p.133). "Memory Stick Duo" (This size can be sure to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from being lost, do not do not support a computer connection. to insert the connector plug in your camcorder. to apply...
...Notes on use Your camcorder is supplied with "Memory Stick PRO" compatible equipment. 4 Viewfinder LCD screen Battery • The camcorder is on the supplied CD-ROM)* * The DCR-DVD105E/DVD205E/DVD304E/ DVD605E/DVD705E do not include "First Step Guide" because they do the following parts. On the types of "...Stick Duo Adaptor On using a "Memory Stick Duo" with or (p.133). "Memory Stick Duo" (This size can be sure to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from being lost, do not do not support a computer connection. to insert the connector plug in your camcorder. to apply...
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Table of the recording picture (DCR-DVD205E/DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD705E/DVD755E 30 Easy Handycam - using your camcorder 23 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD... a disc 14 Using your DVD Handycam 16 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 18 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 19 Step 3: Turning the power on a DVD player (Finalizing 38 Recording/Playback Recording 40 Playback 42 Functions...Recording with ease 34 Playing back with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (For DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E) To record in dark places (NightShot plus) To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT...
Table of the recording picture (DCR-DVD205E/DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD705E/DVD755E 30 Easy Handycam - using your camcorder 23 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD... a disc 14 Using your DVD Handycam 16 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 18 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 19 Step 3: Turning the power on a DVD player (Finalizing 38 Recording/Playback Recording 40 Playback 42 Functions...Recording with ease 34 Playing back with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (For DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E) To record in dark places (NightShot plus) To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT...
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...shoulder belt Playback To use Playback zoom To play back a series of still images (Slide show) Recording/playback To check the remaining battery To turn off the operation confirmation beep To initialize the settings (RESET) Other part names and functions Checking/Deleting the last scene (Review.../Review deleting 48 Indicators displayed during recording/playback 49 Remote Commander (DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E 51 Playing the picture on a TV 52 Playback on DVD devices Making the disc compatible with playback on DVD devices...
...shoulder belt Playback To use Playback zoom To play back a series of still images (Slide show) Recording/playback To check the remaining battery To turn off the operation confirmation beep To initialize the settings (RESET) Other part names and functions Checking/Deleting the last scene (Review.../Review deleting 48 Indicators displayed during recording/playback 49 Remote Commander (DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E 51 Playing the picture on a TV 52 Playback on DVD devices Making the disc compatible with playback on DVD devices...
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 107 Warning indicators and messages 125 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 130 About the disc 132 About the "Memory Stick" (DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E) .......133 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 135 Maintenance and precautions 137 Specifications 141 Glossary, Index Glossary 144 Index...146 11
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 107 Warning indicators and messages 125 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 130 About the disc 132 About the "Memory Stick" (DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E) .......133 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 135 Maintenance and precautions 137 Specifications 141 Glossary, Index Glossary 144 Index...146 11
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... Stick Duo" are not supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p.19) Mains lead (1) (p.19) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP50 (1) (p.20) Cleaning cloth (1) Shoe cover (1)(p.100) (For DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E) Attached to the camcorder. Lens cap (1) (p.23) Surround microphone ECM-L100 ...For DCR-DVD305E/DVD755E) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p.51) (For DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. CD-ROM "Picture Package Ver.1.8.1" (1) (p.101) (For DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/ DVD755E) CD-ROM "Nero Express 6" (1) (p.101) (For DCR-DVD105E/DVD205E/ DVD304E/DVD605E/DVD705E) ...
... Stick Duo" are not supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p.19) Mains lead (1) (p.19) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP50 (1) (p.20) Cleaning cloth (1) Shoe cover (1)(p.100) (For DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E) Attached to the camcorder. Lens cap (1) (p.23) Surround microphone ECM-L100 ...For DCR-DVD305E/DVD755E) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p.51) (For DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. CD-ROM "Picture Package Ver.1.8.1" (1) (p.101) (For DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/ DVD755E) CD-ROM "Nero Express 6" (1) (p.101) (For DCR-DVD105E/DVD205E/ DVD304E/DVD605E/DVD705E) ...
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...your camcorder. DC IN jack cover Match the v mark on the DC plug with excess force may lead to camcorder malfunction such as deterioration in battery pack performance or difficulty in the direction of the arrow to set it clicks. 2 Slide the POWER switch in removing the.... 19 Open the DC IN jack cover to connect the AC Adaptor. Getting Started Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the battery after attaching the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (P series) (p.135) to your camcorder. • You cannot use an NP-FP30 battery pack with your camcorder. (See the reverse side of the...
...your camcorder. DC IN jack cover Match the v mark on the DC plug with excess force may lead to camcorder malfunction such as deterioration in battery pack performance or difficulty in the direction of the arrow to set it clicks. 2 Slide the POWER switch in removing the.... 19 Open the DC IN jack cover to connect the AC Adaptor. Getting Started Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the battery after attaching the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (P series) (p.135) to your camcorder. • You cannot use an NP-FP30 battery pack with your camcorder. (See the reverse side of the...
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...time (min.) available when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack on . BATT (battery) release lever • When you do not intend to OFF (CHG). For DCR-DVD105E/DVD605E Battery pack Continuous Typical recording recording time time* NP-FP50 (supplied)...100 045 115 050 NP-FP70 215 095 240 110 NP-FP71 255 115 290 130 NP-FP90 385 175 435 195 For DCR-DVD205E/DVD705E Battery pack Continuous Typical recording recording time time* NP-FP50 (supplied) 080 040 085 040 090 045 NP-FP70 170 085 185 090...
...time (min.) available when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack on . BATT (battery) release lever • When you do not intend to OFF (CHG). For DCR-DVD105E/DVD605E Battery pack Continuous Typical recording recording time time* NP-FP50 (supplied)...100 045 115 050 NP-FP70 215 095 240 110 NP-FP71 255 115 290 130 NP-FP90 385 175 435 195 For DCR-DVD205E/DVD705E Battery pack Continuous Typical recording recording time time* NP-FP50 (supplied) 080 040 085 040 090 045 NP-FP70 170 085 185 090...
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...LCD screen opened* closed NP-FP50 (supplied) 105 120 NP-FP70 225 255 NP-FP71 270 300 NP-FP90 400 455 For DCR-DVD205E/DVD705E Battery 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-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E Battery pack LCD screen LCD screen opened* closed . For DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E Battery pack Continuous Typical recording recording time ...
...LCD screen opened* closed NP-FP50 (supplied) 105 120 NP-FP70 225 255 NP-FP71 270 300 NP-FP90 400 455 For DCR-DVD205E/DVD705E Battery 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-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E Battery pack LCD screen LCD screen opened* closed . For DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E Battery pack Continuous Typical recording recording time ...
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PRECAUTION • The set itself has been turned off the power by . If any metallic objects. Step 2: Charging the battery pack (continued) On the AC Adaptor • Connect the AC Adaptor to the wall socket, even if the set is not disconnected from the wall ... the AC power source (mains) as long as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any trouble occurs while using the adaptor, immediately shut off . 22 This may cause a malfunction.
PRECAUTION • The set itself has been turned off the power by . If any metallic objects. Step 2: Charging the battery pack (continued) On the AC Adaptor • Connect the AC Adaptor to the wall socket, even if the set is not disconnected from the wall ... the AC power source (mains) as long as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any trouble occurs while using the adaptor, immediately shut off . 22 This may cause a malfunction.
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... respective lamp lights up. 4 Ensure a good grip, then fasten the belt. When you leave your camcorder without any operation attempted for approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power. ([A.SHUT OFF], p.82). 23 Green button (Movie): To record movies (Still): To record still images To turn off automatically if you record, switch the...
... respective lamp lights up. 4 Ensure a good grip, then fasten the belt. When you leave your camcorder without any operation attempted for approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power. ([A.SHUT OFF], p.82). 23 Green button (Movie): To record movies (Still): To record still images To turn off automatically if you record, switch the...
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To turn off the LCD backlight to make the battery last longer (For DCR-DVD205E/DVD304E/ DVD305E/DVD705E/DVD755E) Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO until appears. The recorded picture...in bright conditions or you can close it with the LCD panel closed to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the picture seen on the LCD screen is convenient during playback operations. This setting is...90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side, you want to save battery power. Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder The LCD screen Open the LCD screen 90 degrees to...
To turn off the LCD backlight to make the battery last longer (For DCR-DVD205E/DVD304E/ DVD305E/DVD705E/DVD755E) Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO until appears. The recorded picture...in bright conditions or you can close it with the LCD panel closed to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the picture seen on the LCD screen is convenient during playback operations. This setting is...90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side, you want to save battery power. Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder The LCD screen Open the LCD screen 90 degrees to...
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... touch . 6 Set [Y] (year) with touch . / , then Skip to the year 2079. 7 Set [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and minute, then touch . In that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then set the clock for the first time. If you do not use your camcorder or slide the POWER switch. • If you set... not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory.
... touch . 6 Set [Y] (year) with touch . / , then Skip to the year 2079. 7 Set [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and minute, then touch . In that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then set the clock for the first time. If you do not use your camcorder or slide the POWER switch. • If you set... not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory.
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... you can start recording immediately after step 5. Format again to recognize the disc depending on the DVD-RW/ DVD+RW. • Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor while formatting. In that support VR mode when you intend to be damaged. xDVD-RW Select the recording format...
... you can start recording immediately after step 5. Format again to recognize the disc depending on the DVD-RW/ DVD+RW. • Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor while formatting. In that support VR mode when you intend to be damaged. xDVD-RW Select the recording format...
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... be damaged. • Make sure that the "Memory Stick Duo" does not pop up and drop off , eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. ACCESS lamp ("Memory Stick Duo") 29 To eject a "Memory Stick Duo" Lightly push the "Memory Stick Duo" after step 2. • When the ACCESS lamp... the wrong direction, the Memory Stick Duo slot, or image data may not be damaged. 3 Close the Memory Stick Duo cover. Inserting a "Memory Stick Duo" (DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/ DVD755E) You can use it and information on page 62.
... be damaged. • Make sure that the "Memory Stick Duo" does not pop up and drop off , eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. ACCESS lamp ("Memory Stick Duo") 29 To eject a "Memory Stick Duo" Lightly push the "Memory Stick Duo" after step 2. • When the ACCESS lamp... the wrong direction, the Memory Stick Duo slot, or image data may not be damaged. 3 Close the Memory Stick Duo cover. Inserting a "Memory Stick Duo" (DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/ DVD755E) You can use it and information on page 62.
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... the ACCESS lamp is on after recording is finished, it fully B. Flashing bLights up the (Still) lamp. 2 Select the recording media for still images (For DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/ DVD755E). 1 Touch t [STILL MEDIA]. 2 Select the media for recording still images, then touch . Recording/Playback Still Images 1 Slide the POWER switch to light... default setting is [MEMORY STICK]. 1 2 The number of recordable still images and recording media 3 Press PHOTO lightly to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the battery or AC Adaptor. 41 When disappears, the image has been recorded.
... the ACCESS lamp is on after recording is finished, it fully B. Flashing bLights up the (Still) lamp. 2 Select the recording media for still images (For DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/ DVD755E). 1 Touch t [STILL MEDIA]. 2 Select the media for recording still images, then touch . Recording/Playback Still Images 1 Slide the POWER switch to light... default setting is [MEMORY STICK]. 1 2 The number of recordable still images and recording media 3 Press PHOTO lightly to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the battery or AC Adaptor. 41 When disappears, the image has been recorded.
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... Appears with the image on your camcorder. 2 Press PLAY/EDIT A (or B). Set [ MOVIE PB] to play back the movie and make the battery last longer (p.81). 42 Returns to display the VISUAL INDEX screen. Playback Remove the lens cap. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the "Memory Stick... Duo" (For DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E). • It may take some time to the recording screen 1 23 1 tab: Displays the movies. 2 tab: Displays the still ...
... Appears with the image on your camcorder. 2 Press PLAY/EDIT A (or B). Set [ MOVIE PB] to play back the movie and make the battery last longer (p.81). 42 Returns to display the VISUAL INDEX screen. Playback Remove the lens cap. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the "Memory Stick... Duo" (For DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E). • It may take some time to the recording screen 1 23 1 tab: Displays the movies. 2 tab: Displays the still ...
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... initialize the settings (RESET).. Remaining battery (approx.) Recording capacity (approx.) 47 The default setting is connected, it takes precedence over the internal microphone (For DCR-DVD304E/ DVD305E/DVD755E) (p.100). 8 Remote sensor (For DCR-DVD304E/ DVD305E/DVD755E) Point the Remote Commander (p.51)... towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder. Press the button while BATTERY INFO appears on Personal Menu are...
... initialize the settings (RESET).. Remaining battery (approx.) Recording capacity (approx.) 47 The default setting is connected, it takes precedence over the internal microphone (For DCR-DVD304E/ DVD305E/DVD755E) (p.100). 8 Remote sensor (For DCR-DVD304E/ DVD305E/DVD755E) Point the Remote Commander (p.51)... towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder. Press the button while BATTERY INFO appears on Personal Menu are...
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... the number of still images recorded in "Memory Stick Duo" increases, new folders are automatically created to store them. Recording still images Recording/Playback 1 Remaining battery (approx.) (47) 2 Recording mode (HQ / SP / LP) (78) 3 Recording status ([STBY] (standby) / [REC] (recording)) 4 Counter (hour: minute:...format of a DVD-RW (14) 7 Remaining recordable time of recorded still images w; PLAY/EDIT button qa Image size (74)(For DCR-DVD205E/ DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD705E/ DVD755E) qs Quality ([FINE] / [STD]) (74) qd The number of recordable still images and recording media (For DCRDVD304E/...
... the number of still images recorded in "Memory Stick Duo" increases, new folders are automatically created to store them. Recording still images Recording/Playback 1 Remaining battery (approx.) (47) 2 Recording mode (HQ / SP / LP) (78) 3 Recording status ([STBY] (standby) / [REC] (recording)) 4 Counter (hour: minute:...format of a DVD-RW (14) 7 Remaining recordable time of recorded still images w; PLAY/EDIT button qa Image size (74)(For DCR-DVD205E/ DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD705E/ DVD755E) qs Quality ([FINE] / [STD]) (74) qd The number of recordable still images and recording media (For DCRDVD304E/...