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Operating Guide DCR-DVD105E/DVD205E/DVD304E/ DVD305E/DVD605E/DVD705E/ DVD755E 2-661-360-11(1) Enjoying with your DVD Handycam 12 Getting Started 18 Easy Handycam 32 Recording /Playback 40 Playback on DVD devices 54 Using the Recorded disc 61 Using the Setup items 64 Editing on DVD Handycam 85 Dubbing, Printing 94 Using a Computer 101 Troubleshooting 107 Additional Information 130 Glossary, Index 144 © 2006 Sony Corporation
Operating Guide DCR-DVD105E/DVD205E/DVD304E/ DVD305E/DVD605E/DVD705E/ DVD755E 2-661-360-11(1) Enjoying with your DVD Handycam 12 Getting Started 18 Easy Handycam 32 Recording /Playback 40 Playback on DVD devices 54 Using the Recorded disc 61 Using the Setup items 64 Editing on DVD Handycam 85 Dubbing, Printing 94 Using a Computer 101 Troubleshooting 107 Additional Information 130 Glossary, Index 144 © 2006 Sony Corporation
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... Recording/Playback Recording 40 Playback 42 Functions used for backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT) 8 Table of Contents Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you can do with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (For DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E) To record in dark places (NightShot plus) To adjust the exposure for recording/playback, etc 44... 6: Setting the date and time 26 Step 7: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo 27 Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture (DCR-DVD205E/DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD705E/DVD755E 30 Easy Handycam -
... Recording/Playback Recording 40 Playback 42 Functions used for backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT) 8 Table of Contents Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you can do with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (For DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E) To record in dark places (NightShot plus) To adjust the exposure for recording/playback, etc 44... 6: Setting the date and time 26 Step 7: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo 27 Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture (DCR-DVD205E/DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD705E/DVD755E 30 Easy Handycam -
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... PICT.APPLI 75 Special effects on pictures or additional functions on recording/playback (PICT.EFFECT/D.EFFECT, etc.) DISC SET (DCR-DVD105E/DVD205E/DVD605E/DVD705E) / MEDIA SET (DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E 77 Settings for discs and "Memory Stick Duo" (FORMAT/FINALIZE/UNFINALIZE, etc.) STANDARD SET 78 Settings... SET/AREA SET/LANGUAGE, etc.) Customizing Personal Menu 83 Editing on DVD Handycam Copying the still images (DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E 85 Deleting still images from the "Memory Stick Duo" (DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E 87 Editing the original data 88 Creating the Playlist 89 ...
... PICT.APPLI 75 Special effects on pictures or additional functions on recording/playback (PICT.EFFECT/D.EFFECT, etc.) DISC SET (DCR-DVD105E/DVD205E/DVD605E/DVD705E) / MEDIA SET (DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E 77 Settings for discs and "Memory Stick Duo" (FORMAT/FINALIZE/UNFINALIZE, etc.) STANDARD SET 78 Settings... SET/AREA SET/LANGUAGE, etc.) Customizing Personal Menu 83 Editing on DVD Handycam Copying the still images (DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E 85 Deleting still images from the "Memory Stick Duo" (DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E 87 Editing the original data 88 Creating the Playlist 89 ...
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..., 40) Recorded images are stored in empty areas on the disc so there is no rewinding is necessary prior to do with your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam records image data on 8cm DVD*. Realistic 5.1ch surround sound can do is touch the scene you want to start shooting any time you... play it back. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you can also be recorded on the disc or "Memory Stick Duo." • Some models may not support wide screen and 5.1ch surround recording...
..., 40) Recorded images are stored in empty areas on the disc so there is no rewinding is necessary prior to do with your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam records image data on 8cm DVD*. Realistic 5.1ch surround sound can do is touch the scene you want to start shooting any time you... play it back. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you can also be recorded on the disc or "Memory Stick Duo." • Some models may not support wide screen and 5.1ch surround recording...
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... edit and copy (p.101) Picture Package, the software supplied with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) provide even faster image transfer. Computers with your DVD Handycam allows you to share your precious moments with family and friends. ** Finalizing: a process to make it possible to a computer • Some models... may not support wide screen and 5.1ch surround recording. Connecting DVD Handycam to play back recorded and finalized** discs on other DVD devices (see page 38 and 54). 13 Enjoying with your DVD...
... edit and copy (p.101) Picture Package, the software supplied with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) provide even faster image transfer. Computers with your DVD Handycam allows you to share your precious moments with family and friends. ** Finalizing: a process to make it possible to a computer • Some models... may not support wide screen and 5.1ch surround recording. Connecting DVD Handycam to play back recorded and finalized** discs on other DVD devices (see page 38 and 54). 13 Enjoying with your DVD...
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... is indicated as and VR mode as this manual Both 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 movie can be erased. A recording format that enables editing with your DVD Handycam (deleting and rearranging the order of images). DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+RW Symbols used in a computer as . z - z z z z *1z*1 z Playing back recordings... DVD+RW. Recording format for DVD-RW When you can choose the recording format from VIDEO mode or VR mode. Editing recordings on your DVD Handycam (p.27). *4 Do not use a DVD-RW, you use a DVD+RW before finalizing in this may result in a malfunction. 14 In VIDEO ...
... is indicated as and VR mode as this manual Both 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 movie can be erased. A recording format that enables editing with your DVD Handycam (deleting and rearranging the order of images). DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+RW Symbols used in a computer as . z - z z z z *1z*1 z Playing back recordings... DVD+RW. Recording format for DVD-RW When you can choose the recording format from VIDEO mode or VR mode. Editing recordings on your DVD Handycam (p.27). *4 Do not use a DVD-RW, you use a DVD+RW before finalizing in this may result in a malfunction. 14 In VIDEO ...
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...When recording/playback of one side is complete, remove the disc and turn it clicks. Recording on the A side Place the disc in your DVD Handycam, recording/playback are performed on the rear side. • When using a double-sided disc, take care not to smudge the surface with the ... the place you use For reliability durability of recording /playback, we recommend that side only. unit: min. Disc use Sony discs or discs with the outwards until it over to the DVD Handycam. Recording mode Recording time HQ (High Quality) approx. 20 (18) SP (Standard Play) approx. 30 (18) ...
...When recording/playback of one side is complete, remove the disc and turn it clicks. Recording on the A side Place the disc in your DVD Handycam, recording/playback are performed on the rear side. • When using a double-sided disc, take care not to smudge the surface with the ... the place you use For reliability durability of recording /playback, we recommend that side only. unit: min. Disc use Sony discs or discs with the outwards until it over to the DVD Handycam. Recording mode Recording time HQ (High Quality) approx. 20 (18) SP (Standard Play) approx. 30 (18) ...
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... after recording? You can delete or edit You can be played back on various DVD devices * Select the mode on your DVD Handycam and format (p.27). Using your DVD Handycam 1Preparing (See page 18 to a TV for viewing (p.52). Repeated use of a disc To save recorded To use one disc images ...repeatedly What would you have just anytime (p.88). Deleting and editing images in your DVD Handycam Playing back disc on the right page 16 Continued on a various DVD devices The disc can also connect it to 30.) Select the disc that...
... after recording? You can delete or edit You can be played back on various DVD devices * Select the mode on your DVD Handycam and format (p.27). Using your DVD Handycam 1Preparing (See page 18 to a TV for viewing (p.52). Repeated use of a disc To save recorded To use one disc images ...repeatedly What would you have just anytime (p.88). Deleting and editing images in your DVD Handycam Playing back disc on the right page 16 Continued on a various DVD devices The disc can also connect it to 30.) Select the disc that...
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... compatible with any DVD device is required in most DVD devices after finalizing. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam 4Viewing on another DVD device (See pages 54 and 58.) To view a disc recorded on your DVD Handycam on disc type. The features of the disc is free space left. Finalize The disc can...
... compatible with any DVD device is required in most DVD devices after finalizing. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam 4Viewing on another DVD device (See pages 54 and 58.) To view a disc recorded on your DVD Handycam on disc type. The features of the disc is free space left. Finalize The disc can...
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...] or [PREPARING TO OPEN] is displayed on the LCD screen. • It may take some time to be recorded. Proceed to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.32), [Format the disc? xDVD+RW Select the aspect ratio of movie to recognize the disc depending on various DVD devices. Format again to...
...] or [PREPARING TO OPEN] is displayed on the LCD screen. • It may take some time to be recorded. Proceed to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.32), [Format the disc? xDVD+RW Select the aspect ratio of movie to recognize the disc depending on various DVD devices. Format again to...
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...; When inserting a new DVD-RW, it 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 deleting (p.48) To cancel Easy Handycam Press EASY again. Since only basic functions become available and screen font...
...; When inserting a new DVD-RW, it 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 deleting (p.48) To cancel Easy Handycam Press EASY again. Since only basic functions become available and screen font...
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... for still images (For DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/ DVD755E). 1 Touch [SETUP] t [STILL MEDIA]. 2 Select the media for recording still images, then touch . Before Easy Handycam operation Turn on the LCD screen. When disappears, the image has been recorded. 35 Easy Handycam - The recording screen returns...D lightly to light up A shutter sound is [FINE] (p.74). using your camcorder and press EASY to set to Easy Handycam operation (p.32). [Easy Handycam operation ON.] appears, then appears on your camcorder with the selected recording media displayed at the top right. 1 2 The number...
... for still images (For DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/ DVD755E). 1 Touch [SETUP] t [STILL MEDIA]. 2 Select the media for recording still images, then touch . Before Easy Handycam operation Turn on the LCD screen. When disappears, the image has been recorded. 35 Easy Handycam - The recording screen returns...D lightly to light up A shutter sound is [FINE] (p.74). using your camcorder and press EASY to set to Easy Handycam operation (p.32). [Easy Handycam operation ON.] appears, then appears on your camcorder with the selected recording media displayed at the top right. 1 2 The number...
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...When you playback during pause to play back a series of the LCD screen (For DCR-DVD205E/DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD705E/ DVD755E) (p.24) 37 Slide show button (p.47) Recording date/time "Memory Stick Duo" (For DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E): Touch tab and the still image to be played back. Still ...Images Disc: Touch tab and the still image to be played back. Before Easy Handycam operation...
...When you playback during pause to play back a series of the LCD screen (For DCR-DVD205E/DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD705E/ DVD755E) (p.24) 37 Slide show button (p.47) Recording date/time "Memory Stick Duo" (For DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E): Touch tab and the still image to be played back. Still ...Images Disc: Touch tab and the still image to be played back. Before Easy Handycam operation...
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...there is space to play back still images on the disc during finalizing. 2 Turn on your camcorder and press EASY to set to Easy Handycam (p.32). [Easy Handycam operation ON.] and appears on the screen. 3 Insert the disc to prevent your camcorder from running out of computers. POWER switch AC ... the AC adaptor to be recorded. • If you finalize a DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, you can finalize a disc easily. - With Easy Handycam operation, your DVD Handycam sets up the following options automatically. Preparation for playback with DVD devices and DVD drives of power during Easy...
...there is space to play back still images on the disc during finalizing. 2 Turn on your camcorder and press EASY to set to Easy Handycam (p.32). [Easy Handycam operation ON.] and appears on the screen. 3 Insert the disc to prevent your camcorder from running out of computers. POWER switch AC ... the AC adaptor to be recorded. • If you finalize a DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, you can finalize a disc easily. - With Easy Handycam operation, your DVD Handycam sets up the following options automatically. Preparation for playback with DVD devices and DVD drives of power during Easy...
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...during finalizing. • The shorter the amount of material recorded, the longer it . Deleting all the scenes after canceling Easy Handycam operation (p.62). • Note that you cannot recover a scene once you delete it takes for recording thereafter. using your ... 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 Finalizing a disc Touch the LCD screen in the following steps. 1 2 3 Easy Handycam - If you format the disc, the disc recovers recording used capacity...
...during finalizing. • The shorter the amount of material recorded, the longer it . Deleting all the scenes after canceling Easy Handycam operation (p.62). • Note that you cannot recover a scene once you delete it takes for recording thereafter. using your ... 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 Finalizing a disc Touch the LCD screen in the following steps. 1 2 3 Easy Handycam - If you format the disc, the disc recovers recording used capacity...
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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 Proceed to change the movie aspect ratio which you insert a DVD-RW in step 6 for the DVD+RW. Format the disc again to step 7. • You cannot format a disc that has been protected on other devices.
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 Proceed to change the movie aspect ratio which you insert a DVD-RW in step 6 for the DVD+RW. Format the disc again to step 7. • You cannot format a disc that has been protected on other devices.
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...items for the standard operation. Touch after finishing the setting. Touch not to change the item without changing the setting. • Cancel the Easy Handycam operation (p.32) to select it. 4 Customize the item. 1 Touch t[SETUP]. 2 Select the desired setup item. After finishing the settings, ... 2.) 3 Select the desired item. • You can also touch the item directly to change the setup items during Easy Handycam operation does not appear during Easy Handycam operation (p.32). 1 Touch [SETUP]. Available setup items appear. 2 Select the desired item. 3 Customize the item. Using ...
...items for the standard operation. Touch after finishing the setting. Touch not to change the item without changing the setting. • Cancel the Easy Handycam operation (p.32) to select it. 4 Customize the item. 1 Touch t[SETUP]. 2 Select the desired setup item. After finishing the settings, ... 2.) 3 Select the desired item. • You can also touch the item directly to change the setup items during Easy Handycam operation does not appear during Easy Handycam operation (p.32). 1 Touch [SETUP]. Available setup items appear. 2 Select the desired item. 3 Customize the item. Using ...
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...SELF-TIMER DIGITAL ZOOM WIDE SELECT *3 STEADYSHOT Movie Still z z z z z z z z z - z z z z - z z z - z 66 PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam - AUTO - *1/OFF - OFF - FINE - z - *7 - z - z - CAMERA SET (p.68) PROGRAM AE SPOT METER EXPOSURE WHITE BAL. z - ON - z ...Setup items Available setup items (z) vary depending on the operating mode. The following settings are made automatically during Easy Handycam operation (p.32). z z - z - STILL SET (p.73) BURST *4 QUALITY IMAGE SIZE *4 FILE NO. - EFFECT REC CTRL *5 USB SELECT...
...SELF-TIMER DIGITAL ZOOM WIDE SELECT *3 STEADYSHOT Movie Still z z z z z z z z z - z z z z - z z z - z 66 PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam - AUTO - *1/OFF - OFF - FINE - z - *7 - z - z - CAMERA SET (p.68) PROGRAM AE SPOT METER EXPOSURE WHITE BAL. z - ON - z ...Setup items Available setup items (z) vary depending on the operating mode. The following settings are made automatically during Easy Handycam operation (p.32). z z - z - STILL SET (p.73) BURST *4 QUALITY IMAGE SIZE *4 FILE NO. - EFFECT REC CTRL *5 USB SELECT...
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.../-/ NORMAL/-*1 z z z -*1 - - TIME/LANGU. (p.82) CLOCK SET z z z z*1 AREA SET z z z -*1 SUMMERTIME z z z -*1 LANGUAGE z z z -*1 *1 The setting values before Easy Handycam operation are maintained. *2 DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E *3 DCR-DVD105E/DVD605E *4 DCR-DVD205E/DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD705E/DVD755E *5 DCR-DVD305E/DVD755E *6 DCR-DVD105E/DVD205E/DVD605E/DVD705E *7 [USB SELECT] appears automatically when your camcorder is connected to a computer or other device with a USB cable. 67...
.../-/ NORMAL/-*1 z z z -*1 - - TIME/LANGU. (p.82) CLOCK SET z z z z*1 AREA SET z z z -*1 SUMMERTIME z z z -*1 LANGUAGE z z z -*1 *1 The setting values before Easy Handycam operation are maintained. *2 DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E *3 DCR-DVD105E/DVD605E *4 DCR-DVD205E/DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD705E/DVD755E *5 DCR-DVD305E/DVD755E *6 DCR-DVD105E/DVD205E/DVD605E/DVD705E *7 [USB SELECT] appears automatically when your camcorder is connected to a computer or other device with a USB cable. 67...