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Operating Guide DCR-DVD105/DVD205/DVD305/ DVD605/DVD705/DVD755 2-661-370-11(1) Enjoying with your DVD Handycam 14 Getting Started 20 Easy Handycam 34 Recording /Playback 42 Playback on DVD devices 56 Using the Recorded disc 63 Using the Setup items 66 Editing on DVD Handycam 87 Dubbing, Printing 96 Using a Computer 103 Troubleshooting 109 Additional Information 132 Glossary, Index 146 © 2006 Sony Corporation
Operating Guide DCR-DVD105/DVD205/DVD305/ DVD605/DVD705/DVD755 2-661-370-11(1) Enjoying with your DVD Handycam 14 Getting Started 20 Easy Handycam 34 Recording /Playback 42 Playback on DVD devices 56 Using the Recorded disc 63 Using the Setup items 66 Editing on DVD Handycam 87 Dubbing, Printing 96 Using a Computer 103 Troubleshooting 109 Additional Information 132 Glossary, Index 146 © 2006 Sony Corporation
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... can use in order to which the receiver is supplied with "Memory Stick PRO" compatible equipment. 6 On the discs you can be used with the equipment in your camcorder with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of "Memory Stick." You can use... PRO Duo" can use in your camcorder.) • You cannot use it in CANADA "Battery pack" THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Notes on the supplied CD-ROM)* * The DCR-DVD105/DVD205/DVD605/ DVD705 do not include ...
... can use in order to which the receiver is supplied with "Memory Stick PRO" compatible equipment. 6 On the discs you can be used with the equipment in your camcorder with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of "Memory Stick." You can use... PRO Duo" can use in your camcorder.) • You cannot use it in CANADA "Battery pack" THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Notes on the supplied CD-ROM)* * The DCR-DVD105/DVD205/DVD605/ DVD705 do not include ...
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... or AC Adaptor from being broken or recorded pictures from the camcorder. - to apply mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder. • Before connecting your camcorder to another device with "Memory Stick" compatible equipment (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) Be sure to direct sunlight for effective use.... the connector plug in the proper direction. Viewfinder LCD screen Battery • The camcorder is on the LCD screen and the viewfinder. See "Maintenance and precautions" (p.139). • To prevent discs from being lost, do not do the following parts. Take pictures of the POWER...
... or AC Adaptor from being broken or recorded pictures from the camcorder. - to apply mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder. • Before connecting your camcorder to another device with "Memory Stick" compatible equipment (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) Be sure to direct sunlight for effective use.... the connector plug in the proper direction. Viewfinder LCD screen Battery • The camcorder is on the LCD screen and the viewfinder. See "Maintenance and precautions" (p.139). • To prevent discs from being lost, do not do the following parts. Take pictures of the POWER...
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... function to make sure the picture and sound are recorded without notice. • The illustrations used on this manual are captured using your camcorder. Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for trial recording (p.16). • Compensation for video cameras and offers a quality typical of light...8226; Design and specifications of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used on this manual are based on the model DCR-DVD305. • Disc in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. You cannot dub copyright protected software on the countries/regions. The number value indicates...
... function to make sure the picture and sound are recorded without notice. • The illustrations used on this manual are captured using your camcorder. Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for trial recording (p.16). • Compensation for video cameras and offers a quality typical of light...8226; Design and specifications of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used on this manual are based on the model DCR-DVD305. • Disc in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. You cannot dub copyright protected software on the countries/regions. The number value indicates...
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... 27 Step 6: Setting the date and time 28 Step 7: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo 29 Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture (DCR-DVD205/DVD305/DVD705/DVD755 32 Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automatic settings Using Easy Handycam operation 34 Recording with ease 36 Playing back with ease 38...
... 27 Step 6: Setting the date and time 28 Step 7: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo 29 Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture (DCR-DVD205/DVD305/DVD705/DVD755 32 Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automatic settings Using Easy Handycam operation 34 Recording with ease 36 Playing back with ease 38...
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...Checking/Deleting the last scene (Review/Review deleting 50 Indicators displayed during recording/playback 51 Remote Commander (DCR-DVD305/DVD755 53 Playing the picture on a TV 54 Playback on DVD devices Making the disc compatible with playback on DVD devices or DVD drives (Finalizing 56 Playing back...Recording additional scenes after finalizing 63 Deleting all of the scenes on the disc (Formatting 64 Using the Setup items Using the Setup items 66 Setup items 68 CAMERA SET 70 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/WHITE BAL./STEADYSHOT, etc.) STILL SET...
...Checking/Deleting the last scene (Review/Review deleting 50 Indicators displayed during recording/playback 51 Remote Commander (DCR-DVD305/DVD755 53 Playing the picture on a TV 54 Playback on DVD devices Making the disc compatible with playback on DVD devices or DVD drives (Finalizing 56 Playing back...Recording additional scenes after finalizing 63 Deleting all of the scenes on the disc (Formatting 64 Using the Setup items Using the Setup items 66 Setup items 68 CAMERA SET 70 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/WHITE BAL./STEADYSHOT, etc.) STILL SET...
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...functions on recording/playback (PICT.EFFECT/D.EFFECT, etc.) DISC SET (DCR-DVD105/DVD205/DVD605/DVD705) / MEDIA SET (DCR-DVD305/DVD755 79 Settings for discs and "Memory Stick Duo" (FORMAT/FINALIZE/UNFINALIZE, etc.) STANDARD SET 80 Settings while recording on a disc or other basic settings (REC MODE/LCD/VF SET... (CLOCK SET/AREA SET/LANGUAGE, etc.) Customizing Personal Menu 85 Editing on DVD Handycam Copying the still images (DCR-DVD305/DVD755 87 Deleting still images from the "Memory Stick Duo" (DCR-DVD305/DVD755 89 Editing the original data 90 Creating the Playlist 91 Playing the Playlist...
...functions on recording/playback (PICT.EFFECT/D.EFFECT, etc.) DISC SET (DCR-DVD105/DVD205/DVD605/DVD705) / MEDIA SET (DCR-DVD305/DVD755 79 Settings for discs and "Memory Stick Duo" (FORMAT/FINALIZE/UNFINALIZE, etc.) STANDARD SET 80 Settings while recording on a disc or other basic settings (REC MODE/LCD/VF SET... (CLOCK SET/AREA SET/LANGUAGE, etc.) Customizing Personal Menu 85 Editing on DVD Handycam Copying the still images (DCR-DVD305/DVD755 87 Deleting still images from the "Memory Stick Duo" (DCR-DVD305/DVD755 89 Editing the original data 90 Creating the Playlist 91 Playing the Playlist...
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 109 Warning indicators and messages 127 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 132 About the disc 134 About the "Memory Stick" (DCR-DVD305/DVD755 135 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 137 Maintenance and precautions 139 Specifications 143 Glossary, Index Glossary 146 Index...148 13
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 109 Warning indicators and messages 127 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 132 About the disc 134 About the "Memory Stick" (DCR-DVD305/DVD755 135 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 137 Maintenance and precautions 139 Specifications 143 Glossary, Index Glossary 146 Index...148 13
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... The VISUAL INDEX screen allows you play it back. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you can do is necessary prior to recording, you can start recording (p.36, 42) Recorded images are accidentally overwritten. A disc can store both movie and still images. • Still images can be...The precious moments you have to do with your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam records image data on the disc or "Memory Stick Duo." • Some models may not support wide screen and 5.1ch surround recording. * DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is more convenient than video tape and far more versatile...
... The VISUAL INDEX screen allows you play it back. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you can do is necessary prior to recording, you can start recording (p.36, 42) Recorded images are accidentally overwritten. A disc can store both movie and still images. • Still images can be...The precious moments you have to do with your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam records image data on the disc or "Memory Stick Duo." • Some models may not support wide screen and 5.1ch surround recording. * DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is more convenient than video tape and far more versatile...
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... you want to a computer • Some models may not support wide screen and 5.1ch surround recording. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam A recorded disc can be played back on a variety of devices Playback on a DVD device or DVD drive (p.40, 56) You can play back recorded DVD on a home ...
... you want to a computer • Some models may not support wide screen and 5.1ch surround recording. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam A recorded disc can be played back on a variety of devices Playback on a DVD device or DVD drive (p.40, 56) You can play back recorded DVD on a home ...
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...of DVD-RW. *2For still images, you finalize the disc (40, 56) z - It does not support 12cm discs. Using a disc repeatedly even if the disc becomes full by formatting*3 (64) - Editing recordings on your DVD Handycam (p.29). *4 Do not use a DVD-RW, you... z z z - - z - - A recording format that enables editing with your DVD Handycam (deleting and rearranging the order of discs. *3 Formatting deletes all recordings and returns the recording medium to see whether it with your camcorder (90) - z z z z *1z*1 z Playing back recordings on other DVD devices ...
...of DVD-RW. *2For still images, you finalize the disc (40, 56) z - It does not support 12cm discs. Using a disc repeatedly even if the disc becomes full by formatting*3 (64) - Editing recordings on your DVD Handycam (p.29). *4 Do not use a DVD-RW, you... z z z - - z - - A recording format that enables editing with your DVD Handycam (deleting and rearranging the order of discs. *3 Formatting deletes all recordings and returns the recording medium to see whether it with your camcorder (90) - z z z z *1z*1 z Playing back recordings on other DVD devices ...
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...given in your DVD Handycam, recording/playback are performed for each side of a disc. unit: min. VBR Glossary (p.147) • The recording time for your DVD Handycam. • Using a disc other than above may cause the unsatisfactory recording/playback or you use Sony discs or discs with an * (for... VIDEO CAMERA) mark for the movie drops when the disc also contains still images. This technology causes fluctuations in your DVD Handycam with the side with the outwards until it ...
...given in your DVD Handycam, recording/playback are performed for each side of a disc. unit: min. VBR Glossary (p.147) • The recording time for your DVD Handycam. • Using a disc other than above may cause the unsatisfactory recording/playback or you use Sony discs or discs with an * (for... VIDEO CAMERA) mark for the movie drops when the disc also contains still images. This technology causes fluctuations in your DVD Handycam with the side with the outwards until it ...
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...editing images in your needs. Continued on the right page 18 Using your DVD Handycam 1Preparing (See page 20 to 32.) 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 TV for ...viewing (p.54). Repeated use of a disc To save recorded To use one disc images repeatedly What would you have...
...editing images in your needs. Continued on the right page 18 Using your DVD Handycam 1Preparing (See page 20 to 32.) 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 TV for ...viewing (p.54). Repeated use of a disc To save recorded To use one disc images repeatedly What would you have...
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... details, see page 56. Finalize Finalize Like commercially sold DVD, this disc can be played back in a device compatible with your DVD Handycam 4Viewing on another DVD device (See pages 56 and 60.) To view a disc recorded on your dealer. 19 Enjoying with the DVD-RW VR mode.... Recordings can be added even if there is , the more it first. The disc can be played back in some cases. Playback compatibility Playback compatibility with your DVD device or consult your DVD Handycam on disc type. Unfinalizing allows you need to add recordings (p.63). DVD device / DVD ...
... details, see page 56. Finalize Finalize Like commercially sold DVD, this disc can be played back in a device compatible with your DVD Handycam 4Viewing on another DVD device (See pages 56 and 60.) To view a disc recorded on your dealer. 19 Enjoying with the DVD-RW VR mode.... Recordings can be added even if there is , the more it first. The disc can be played back in some cases. Playback compatibility Playback compatibility with your DVD device or consult your DVD Handycam on disc type. Unfinalizing allows you need to add recordings (p.63). DVD device / DVD ...
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... "Nero Express 6" (1) (p.103) (For DCR-DVD105/DVD205/ DVD605/DVD705) Use when copying a disc recorded with your camcorder onto a 12cm DVD. Lens cap (1) (p.25) Surround microphone ECM-L100 (1) (p.46) (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) A/V connecting cable (1) (p.54, 96, 98, 102) USB cable (1) (p.100, 102) (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p.53) (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) A button-type lithium...
... "Nero Express 6" (1) (p.103) (For DCR-DVD105/DVD205/ DVD605/DVD705) Use when copying a disc recorded with your camcorder onto a 12cm DVD. Lens cap (1) (p.25) Surround microphone ECM-L100 (1) (p.46) (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) A/V connecting cable (1) (p.54, 96, 98, 102) USB cable (1) (p.100, 102) (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p.53) (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) A button-type lithium...
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... settings may be cleared from the memory. POWER switch Skip to step 4 when you can check them during recording, but are automatically recorded onto the disc and you set the clock for some models. 3 Select [CLOCK SET] with touch . / , then CLOCK SET AREA26 GMT -5.0 New York , Bogota DST DATE OFF ...), hour and minute, then touch . For midday, set it to 12:00 PM. • Refer to 12:00 AM. If you do not use your camcorder for the first time. For midnight, set it to page 133 for information concerning "World time difference." • The recording date and time are not...
... settings may be cleared from the memory. POWER switch Skip to step 4 when you can check them during recording, but are automatically recorded onto the disc and you set the clock for some models. 3 Select [CLOCK SET] with touch . / , then CLOCK SET AREA26 GMT -5.0 New York , Bogota DST DATE OFF ...), hour and minute, then touch . For midday, set it to 12:00 PM. • Refer to 12:00 AM. If you do not use your camcorder for the first time. For midnight, set it to page 133 for information concerning "World time difference." • The recording date and time are not...
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... the label side facing out when using a single-sided disc. • Do not touch the disc with the disc set incorrectly, it may cause your camcorder to your camcorder even when your camcorder is turned off. However, the disc recognition process (step 4) does not start. 2 Slide the disc cover OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow (OPEN...
... the label side facing out when using a single-sided disc. • Do not touch the disc with the disc set incorrectly, it may cause your camcorder to your camcorder even when your camcorder is turned off. However, the disc recognition process (step 4) does not start. 2 Slide the disc cover OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow (OPEN...
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... 16:9 WIDE 4:3 OK x16:9 WIDE You can edit, delete pictures, or divide movies on the disc type and condition. If not, remove the disc.] appears. Cannot edit in Camcorder VIDEO VR OK xVIDEO mode You can start recording immediately after step 5. Format again to step 7. If... Handycam operation (p.34), [Format the disc? FORMAT : VIDEO Can playback on a 4:3 TV. 7 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 8 Touch when [Completed.] appears. However, the disc can record to remove a disc if it . x4:3 You can be played back only on the LCD screen. • It may take some time to your camcorder ...
... 16:9 WIDE 4:3 OK x16:9 WIDE You can edit, delete pictures, or divide movies on the disc type and condition. If not, remove the disc.] appears. Cannot edit in Camcorder VIDEO VR OK xVIDEO mode You can start recording immediately after step 5. Format again to step 7. If... Handycam operation (p.34), [Format the disc? FORMAT : VIDEO Can playback on a 4:3 TV. 7 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 8 Touch when [Completed.] appears. However, the disc can record to remove a disc if it . x4:3 You can be played back only on the LCD screen. • It may take some time to your camcorder ...
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...again to record new pictures, see page 76. 1 Open the Memory Stick Duo cover. • If you started to use it from your camcorder. 2 Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the slot in the right direction until it and information on previously recorded areas appears for about ...8226; The number of recordable pictures varies depending on page 64. Inserting a "Memory Stick Duo" (DCR-DVD305/DVD755) You can use it clicks. Getting Started • After your camcorder recognizes the disc, disc information such as the date you force the "Memory Stick Duo" into the Memory Stick Duo slot ...
...again to record new pictures, see page 76. 1 Open the Memory Stick Duo cover. • If you started to use it from your camcorder. 2 Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the slot in the right direction until it and information on previously recorded areas appears for about ...8226; The number of recordable pictures varies depending on page 64. Inserting a "Memory Stick Duo" (DCR-DVD305/DVD755) You can use it clicks. Getting Started • After your camcorder recognizes the disc, disc information such as the date you force the "Memory Stick Duo" into the Memory Stick Duo slot ...
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using a DVD-RW disc formatted in Easy Handycam operation automatically when you turn off the power without canceling Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder turns on in VR mode, you turn on the power. Your camcorder automatically carries out the various adjustments required for shooting, so no detailed ...When inserting a new DVD-RW, it is formatted with just one press of your camcorder during Easy Handycam operation] appears. • BACK LIGHT (p.47) • Press and hold DISP BATT/INFO (For DCR-DVD205/DVD305/DVD705/DVD755)(p.49) • Review/Review deleting (p.50) To cancel Easy...
using a DVD-RW disc formatted in Easy Handycam operation automatically when you turn off the power without canceling Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder turns on in VR mode, you turn on the power. Your camcorder automatically carries out the various adjustments required for shooting, so no detailed ...When inserting a new DVD-RW, it is formatted with just one press of your camcorder during Easy Handycam operation] appears. • BACK LIGHT (p.47) • Press and hold DISP BATT/INFO (For DCR-DVD205/DVD305/DVD705/DVD755)(p.49) • Review/Review deleting (p.50) To cancel Easy...