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... ACCESS lamp (p.27) 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 discs you can use in your camcorder You can use Your camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. When using the... Guide" (This manual) - You can use in your camcorder.) • You cannot use any type of memory card except "Memory Stick Duo." • "Memory Stick PRO" and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" can use 8cm DVD-Rs, 8cm DVD-RWs and 8cm DVD+RWs only. to insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into ...
... ACCESS lamp (p.27) 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 discs you can use in your camcorder You can use Your camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. When using the... Guide" (This manual) - You can use in your camcorder.) • You cannot use any type of memory card except "Memory Stick Duo." • "Memory Stick PRO" and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" can use 8cm DVD-Rs, 8cm DVD-RWs and 8cm DVD+RWs only. to insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into ...
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...over 99.99% of recording media and accessories are captured using a digital still camera, and thus may be copyrighted. Doing so might cause your camcorder to 8cm DVD discs. • Available operations depend on the disc used on this manual • The images of recordings cannot be contrary to the copyright laws...other materials may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in this manual are based on the model DCR-DVD305E. • Disc in color) that is grayed out is not possible due to make sure the picture and sound are used on this ...
...over 99.99% of recording media and accessories are captured using a digital still camera, and thus may be copyrighted. Doing so might cause your camcorder to 8cm DVD discs. • Available operations depend on the disc used on this manual • The images of recordings cannot be contrary to the copyright laws...other materials may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in this manual are based on the model DCR-DVD305E. • Disc in color) that is grayed out is not possible due to make sure the picture and sound are used on this ...
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... ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture (DCR-DVD205E/DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD705E/DVD755E 30 Easy Handycam - Table of Contents Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you can do with your DVD Handycam 12 Choosing a disc 14 Using your DVD Handycam 16 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 18...pack 19 Step 3: Turning the power on, and holding your camcorder with automatic settings Using Easy Handycam operation 32 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 ...
... ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture (DCR-DVD205E/DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD705E/DVD755E 30 Easy Handycam - Table of Contents Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you can do with your DVD Handycam 12 Choosing a disc 14 Using your DVD Handycam 16 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 18...pack 19 Step 3: Turning the power on, and holding your camcorder with automatic settings Using Easy Handycam operation 32 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 ...
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...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 or DVD drives (Finalizing 54 Playing back a disc on DVD devices, etc 58 Playing back a disc on a ...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 ...
...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 or DVD drives (Finalizing 54 Playing back a disc on DVD devices, etc 58 Playing back a disc on a ...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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...all recordings and returns the recording medium to see whether it with your DVD Handycam (p.27). *4 Do not use a DVD-RW, you use a DVD+RW before finalizing in DVD devices that is compatible with 8cm DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD+RW. z z z Deleting recordings freely (88) - Using a...same disc*2 (30) Deleting the last recording immediately (48) z z z - - z - z *1Refer to the instruction manual of your camcorder (88) - Disc and recording formats Glossary (p.144,145) Disc format features Disc types and symbols Figures in a malfunction. 14 A recording format ...
...all recordings and returns the recording medium to see whether it with your DVD Handycam (p.27). *4 Do not use a DVD-RW, you use a DVD+RW before finalizing in DVD devices that is compatible with 8cm DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD+RW. z z z Deleting recordings freely (88) - Using a...same disc*2 (30) Deleting the last recording immediately (48) z z z - - z - z *1Refer to the instruction manual of your camcorder (88) - Disc and recording formats Glossary (p.144,145) Disc format features Disc types and symbols Figures in a malfunction. 14 A recording format ...
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... the metal fittings of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. 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) Use when copying a disc recorded with your camcorder onto a 12cm DVD. Lens cap (1) (p.23) Surround microphone ECM-L100 (1) (p.44) (For...
... the metal fittings of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. 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) Use when copying a disc recorded with your camcorder onto a 12cm DVD. Lens cap (1) (p.23) Surround microphone ECM-L100 (1) (p.44) (For...
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..., or DVD+RW is required for recording (p.14). • Remove dust or fingerprints from the disc beforehand, using the cleaning cloth supplied with the recording side facing your camcorder, then press the center of the disc until it clicks. When the disc cover opens slightly, open it further. • ...stop, the disc cover opens slightly automatically. Disc cover OPEN switch Pickup lens ACCESS lamp (Disc) POWER switch 1 Check that the power of your camcorder is turned off. Set the disc with the label side facing out when using a double-sided disc, take care not to malfunction. 3 Set the...
..., or DVD+RW is required for recording (p.14). • Remove dust or fingerprints from the disc beforehand, using the cleaning cloth supplied with the recording side facing your camcorder, then press the center of the disc until it clicks. When the disc cover opens slightly, open it further. • ...stop, the disc cover opens slightly automatically. Disc cover OPEN switch Pickup lens ACCESS lamp (Disc) POWER switch 1 Check that the power of your camcorder is turned off. Set the disc with the label side facing out when using a double-sided disc, take care not to malfunction. 3 Set the...
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... recording picture ([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 . xDVD+RW Select the aspect ratio of movie to remove a disc if it . Cannot edit in Camcorder VIDEO VR OK xVIDEO mode You can start recording immediately.../ DVD+RW. • Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor while formatting. Format again to change. 16:9 WIDE 4:3 OK x16:9 WIDE You can start recording on your camcorder while the ACCESS lamp lights up to 10 minutes to be recorded. When the formatting is ...
... recording picture ([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 . xDVD+RW Select the aspect ratio of movie to remove a disc if it . Cannot edit in Camcorder VIDEO VR OK xVIDEO mode You can start recording immediately.../ DVD+RW. • Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor while formatting. Format again to change. 16:9 WIDE 4:3 OK x16:9 WIDE You can start recording on your camcorder while the ACCESS lamp lights up to 10 minutes to be recorded. When the formatting is ...
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Inserting a "Memory Stick Duo" (DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/ DVD755E) You can use it clicks. For details, see page 74. 1 Open the Memory Stick Duo cover. • If you started to record new pictures, see "Deleting all of the previously recorded pictures from your camcorder. 2 Insert the "Memory Stick Duo"...data may be damaged. 3 Close the Memory Stick Duo cover. 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 Stick Duo" marked with or ...
Inserting a "Memory Stick Duo" (DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/ DVD755E) You can use it clicks. For details, see page 74. 1 Open the Memory Stick Duo cover. • If you started to record new pictures, see "Deleting all of the previously recorded pictures from your camcorder. 2 Insert the "Memory Stick Duo"...data may be damaged. 3 Close the Memory Stick Duo cover. 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 Stick Duo" marked with or ...
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... be shorter in the following cases: - It may appear rough depending on subjects. when using a DVD+RW - Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture (DCR-DVD205E/DVD304E/ DVD305E/DVD705E/DVD755E) By recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode, you can enjoy wide-angle, high-resolution ...Movies 1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of view between 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 while recording on a DVD-R/DVDRW (VIDEO mode). - To play back pictures after connecting your camcorder to a TV Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to your device. when you change the ...
... be shorter in the following cases: - It may appear rough depending on subjects. when using a DVD+RW - Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture (DCR-DVD205E/DVD304E/ DVD305E/DVD705E/DVD755E) By recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode, you can enjoy wide-angle, high-resolution ...Movies 1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of view between 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 while recording on a DVD-R/DVDRW (VIDEO mode). - To play back pictures after connecting your camcorder to a TV Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to your device. when you change the ...
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...recording page 34 Complete the preparations described in steps 1 to 8 (p.18 to 30) before operation. • When inserting a new DVD-RW, it is formatted with just one press of the EASY button. Since only basic functions become available and screen font size increases...on in VR mode, you turn on your camcorder with automatic settings Using Easy Handycam operation Easy Handycam operation is not displayed during Easy Handycam operation] appears. • BACK LIGHT (p.45) • Press and hold DISP BATT/INFO (For DCR-DVD205E/DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD705E/DVD755E) (p.47) • Review/Review ...
...recording page 34 Complete the preparations described in steps 1 to 8 (p.18 to 30) before operation. • When inserting a new DVD-RW, it is formatted with just one press of the EASY button. Since only basic functions become available and screen font size increases...on in VR mode, you turn on your camcorder with automatic settings Using Easy Handycam operation Easy Handycam operation is not displayed during Easy Handycam operation] appears. • BACK LIGHT (p.45) • Press and hold DISP BATT/INFO (For DCR-DVD205E/DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD705E/DVD755E) (p.47) • Review/Review ...
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... shown on the screen. 3 Insert the disc to prevent your camcorder from running out of computers. Therefore, you cannot record additional material on your camcorder. Preparation for playback with DVD devices and DVD drives of power during Easy Handycam operation. Connect the AC Adaptor to... disc during finalizing. 2 Turn on your camcorder and press EASY to set to be finalized. 38 With Easy Handycam operation, your DVD Handycam sets up the following options automatically. DVD menu, Photomovie Glossary (p.144, 145) • A DVD-R cannot be overwritten once you finalize it ...
... shown on the screen. 3 Insert the disc to prevent your camcorder from running out of computers. Therefore, you cannot record additional material on your camcorder. Preparation for playback with DVD devices and DVD drives of power during Easy Handycam operation. Connect the AC Adaptor to... disc during finalizing. 2 Turn on your camcorder and press EASY to set to be finalized. 38 With Easy Handycam operation, your DVD Handycam sets up the following options automatically. DVD menu, Photomovie Glossary (p.144, 145) • A DVD-R cannot be overwritten once you finalize it ...
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... not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder. Finalizing a disc Touch the LCD screen in the following steps. 1 [SETUP] 2 [FORMAT] (For DCR-DVD105E/DVD205E/DVD605E/DVD705E) [ FORMAT] (For DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E) 3 [YES] 4 [YES] 5 39 If you delete it takes for recording thereafter. using your camcorder with the DVD device, etc. Enjoy watching images on the...
... not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder. Finalizing a disc Touch the LCD screen in the following steps. 1 [SETUP] 2 [FORMAT] (For DCR-DVD105E/DVD205E/DVD605E/DVD705E) [ FORMAT] (For DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E) 3 [YES] 4 [YES] 5 39 If you delete it takes for recording thereafter. using your camcorder with the DVD device, etc. Enjoy watching images on the...
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... POWER switch to play back the movie and make the battery last longer (p.81). 42 Previous 6 pictures Next 6 pictures Disc type DVD-RW recording format Appears with the image on your camcorder. 2 Press PLAY/EDIT A (or B). Set [ MOVIE PB] to [OFF] in sequence, so you can be displayed at...1 tab: Displays the movies. 2 tab: Displays the still images on the disc. 3 tab: Displays the still images on the "Memory Stick Duo" (For DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E). • It may take some time to play back the first 5 seconds of each of thumbnails that was lastly played back/recorded...
... POWER switch to play back the movie and make the battery last longer (p.81). 42 Previous 6 pictures Next 6 pictures Disc type DVD-RW recording format Appears with the image on your camcorder. 2 Press PLAY/EDIT A (or B). Set [ MOVIE PB] to [OFF] in sequence, so you can be displayed at...1 tab: Displays the movies. 2 tab: Displays the still images on the disc. 3 tab: Displays the still images on the "Memory Stick Duo" (For DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E). • It may take some time to play back the first 5 seconds of each of thumbnails that was lastly played back/recorded...
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... to enable a creation of your camcorder. 2 Turn on DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, then finalize the disc, the DVD menu appears for a few hours for finalizing. • Use the AC Adaptor as shown below: DVD-R DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) DVD-RW (VR mode) DVD+RW DVD menu: Style 1 - Connect the...power by sliding the POWER switch. 3 Insert the disc to finalize the disc using a DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/ DVD+RW, Z flashes after the CHG (charge) lamp goes off. Remove the disc from your camcorder. • When you need to off and disconnect the adaptor after finalizing is completed....
... to enable a creation of your camcorder. 2 Turn on DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, then finalize the disc, the DVD menu appears for a few hours for finalizing. • Use the AC Adaptor as shown below: DVD-R DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) DVD-RW (VR mode) DVD+RW DVD menu: Style 1 - Connect the...power by sliding the POWER switch. 3 Insert the disc to finalize the disc using a DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/ DVD+RW, Z flashes after the CHG (charge) lamp goes off. Remove the disc from your camcorder. • When you need to off and disconnect the adaptor after finalizing is completed....
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... Photomovie is not guaranteed. Playback compatibility Playback compatibility with your camcorder can be disabled on a DVD device, etc. (p.54). The playback procedure varies depending on DVD devices, etc. If you have created a DVD menu DVD +RW You can display the recording date and time where the...appear (p.82). For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD device. Playing back a disc on the DVD device. A finalized disc recorded with your DVD device or consult your DVD device. 58 Photomovie • The disc cannot be played back, freezes...
... Photomovie is not guaranteed. Playback compatibility Playback compatibility with your camcorder can be disabled on a DVD device, etc. (p.54). The playback procedure varies depending on DVD devices, etc. If you have created a DVD menu DVD +RW You can display the recording date and time where the...appear (p.82). For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD device. Playing back a disc on the DVD device. A finalized disc recorded with your DVD device or consult your DVD device. 58 Photomovie • The disc cannot be played back, freezes...
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...camcorder. 3 Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder. For DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/ DVD755E: Touch MEDIA SET t [UNFINALIZE]. 6 Touch [YES] t [YES], then touch when [Completed.] appears. Using the Recorded disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW) Recording additional scenes after finalizing DVD +RW Using the Recorded disc (DVD-RW/DVD...the DC IN jack on your camcorder, then connect the mains lead to the wall socket. 2 Slide the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder. 3 Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder. 4 Touch t [SETUP]. 5 For DCR-DVD105E/DVD205E/ DVD605E/DVD705E: Touch DISC SET t [...
...camcorder. 3 Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder. For DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/ DVD755E: Touch MEDIA SET t [UNFINALIZE]. 6 Touch [YES] t [YES], then touch when [Completed.] appears. Using the Recorded disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW) Recording additional scenes after finalizing DVD +RW Using the Recorded disc (DVD-RW/DVD...the DC IN jack on your camcorder, then connect the mains lead to the wall socket. 2 Slide the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder. 3 Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder. 4 Touch t [SETUP]. 5 For DCR-DVD105E/DVD205E/ DVD605E/DVD705E: Touch DISC SET t [...
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...not disconnect the AC Adaptor during formatting. • When you use a DVD menu or a Photomovie on the movie aspect ratio, see page 28. 62 Replace it has to your camcorder. 4 For DCR-DVD105E/DVD205E/ DVD605E/DVD705E: Touch t [FORMAT]. The icon or appears in the screen, but there... is required on each side. 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. xDVD-RW Select the recording ...
...not disconnect the AC Adaptor during formatting. • When you use a DVD menu or a Photomovie on the movie aspect ratio, see page 28. 62 Replace it has to your camcorder. 4 For DCR-DVD105E/DVD205E/ DVD605E/DVD705E: Touch t [FORMAT]. The icon or appears in the screen, but there... is required on each side. 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. xDVD-RW Select the recording ...
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Cancel the protection with the original devices, and then format it. 63 Format the disc again to step 7. • You cannot format a disc that has been protected on other devices. Proceed to change the movie aspect ratio which you insert a DVD-RW in step 6 for the DVD+RW. Using the Recorded disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW) 7 Touch [YES] t [YES], then touch when [Completed.] appears. • You cannot change the aspect ratio. • During the Easy Handycam operation (p.32), the screen in step 5 does not appear even if you set in your camcorder.
Cancel the protection with the original devices, and then format it. 63 Format the disc again to step 7. • You cannot format a disc that has been protected on other devices. Proceed to change the movie aspect ratio which you insert a DVD-RW in step 6 for the DVD+RW. Using the Recorded disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW) 7 Touch [YES] t [YES], then touch when [Completed.] appears. • You cannot change the aspect ratio. • During the Easy Handycam operation (p.32), the screen in step 5 does not appear even if you set in your camcorder.
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... pressed while connecting your camcorder to 5 in "To change the disc title" of a computer connection, see "First Step Guide" in the following: - when you can make a title on each disc. DISC SET (DCR-DVD105E/DVD205E/ DVD605E/DVD705E) / MEDIA SET (DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/ DVD755E)... Settings for discs and "Memory Stick Duo" (FORMAT/FINALIZE/UNFINALIZE, etc.) See page 64 for details on DVD devices or DVD drives (Finalizing)" (p.57).
... pressed while connecting your camcorder to 5 in "To change the disc title" of a computer connection, see "First Step Guide" in the following: - when you can make a title on each disc. DISC SET (DCR-DVD105E/DVD205E/ DVD605E/DVD705E) / MEDIA SET (DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/ DVD755E)... Settings for discs and "Memory Stick Duo" (FORMAT/FINALIZE/UNFINALIZE, etc.) See page 64 for details on DVD devices or DVD drives (Finalizing)" (p.57).