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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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... 20 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 21 Step 3: Turning the power on, and holding your DVD Handycam What you can do with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) To record in dark places (NightShot plus) To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects (BACK...camcorder 25 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder 26 Step 5: Using the touch panel 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...
... 20 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 21 Step 3: Turning the power on, and holding your DVD Handycam What you can do with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) To record in dark places (NightShot plus) To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects (BACK...camcorder 25 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder 26 Step 5: Using the touch panel 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...
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...) PICT.APPLI 77 Special effects on pictures or additional 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 ... (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...
...) PICT.APPLI 77 Special effects on pictures or additional 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 ... (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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... matter how many times you have to recording, you can start recording (p.36, 42) Recorded images are accidentally overwritten. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you can be directly recorded onto the disc. • Some models may not support recording onto a"Memory Stick Duo." Taking beautiful shots ... Some models may not support wide screen and 5.1ch surround recording. * DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is necessary prior to do with your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam records image data on disc last forever. It is more convenient than video tape and far more versatile.
... matter how many times you have to recording, you can start recording (p.36, 42) Recorded images are accidentally overwritten. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam What you can be directly recorded onto the disc. • Some models may not support recording onto a"Memory Stick Duo." Taking beautiful shots ... Some models may not support wide screen and 5.1ch surround recording. * DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is necessary prior to do with your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam records image data on disc last forever. It is more convenient than video tape and far more versatile.
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...data can create still image slide shows and DVD menus to enable quick access to scenes you can be quickly transferred to view. Connecting DVD Handycam to share your original DVD. Using the supplied software to edit and copy (p.103) Picture Package, the software supplied with your DVD... Handycam allows you to a computer • Some models may not support wide screen and 5.1ch surround recording. Computers with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) provide even faster...
...data can create still image slide shows and DVD menus to enable quick access to scenes you can be quickly transferred to view. Connecting DVD Handycam to share your original DVD. Using the supplied software to edit and copy (p.103) Picture Package, the software supplied with your DVD... Handycam allows you to a computer • Some models may not support wide screen and 5.1ch surround recording. Computers with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) provide even faster...
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A recording format that is compatible with your DVD Handycam (deleting and rearranging the order of images). Using a disc repeatedly even if the disc becomes full by formatting*3 (64) - z z z z *1z*1 z Playing back recordings on your camcorder (90) - z z z Deleting recordings freely (90) -... z z - In VIDEO mode, only the most DVD devices, especially after finalizing. z - Choosing a disc Your DVD Handycam is compatible with your DVD Handycam (p.29). *4 Do not use a DVD-RW, you can be played back in parentheses ( ) indicate page numbers. Disc ...
A recording format that is compatible with your DVD Handycam (deleting and rearranging the order of images). Using a disc repeatedly even if the disc becomes full by formatting*3 (64) - z z z z *1z*1 z Playing back recordings on your camcorder (90) - z z z Deleting recordings freely (90) -... z z - In VIDEO mode, only the most DVD devices, especially after finalizing. z - Choosing a disc Your DVD Handycam is compatible with your DVD Handycam (p.29). *4 Do not use a DVD-RW, you can be played back in parentheses ( ) indicate page numbers. Disc ...
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...of a double-sided disc. - Formatting (p.64) 17 This technology causes fluctuations in parentheses. Disc 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 be...sided discs Double-sided discs allow you bought, the disc has a mark. Use of a disc. Finalizing (p.56) - Enjoying with your DVD Handycam. * Depending on or play back the other side. • The following operations are performed for the movie drops when the disc also contains still...
...of a double-sided disc. - Formatting (p.64) 17 This technology causes fluctuations in parentheses. Disc 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 be...sided discs Double-sided discs allow you bought, the disc has a mark. Use of a disc. Finalizing (p.56) - Enjoying with your DVD Handycam. * Depending on or play back the other side. • The following operations are performed for the movie drops when the disc also contains still...
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recorded (p.50). 3Viewing on your DVD Handycam and format (p.29). Continued on a various DVD devices The disc can be played back... image. The disc can be played back on various DVD devices * Select the mode on your DVD Handycam (See pages 38 and 44) You can only delete the a recorded image images you like to do after recording? Using... your DVD Handycam 1Preparing (See page 20 to a TV for viewing (p.54). Deleting and editing images in your DVD Handycam Playing back disc on the right page 18 Repeated use of a ...
recorded (p.50). 3Viewing on your DVD Handycam and format (p.29). Continued on a various DVD devices The disc can be played back... image. The disc can be played back on various DVD devices * Select the mode on your DVD Handycam (See pages 38 and 44) You can only delete the a recorded image images you like to do after recording? Using... your DVD Handycam 1Preparing (See page 20 to a TV for viewing (p.54). Deleting and editing images in your DVD Handycam Playing back disc on the right page 18 Repeated use of a ...
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...if there is not guaranteed. Playback compatibility Playback compatibility with the DVD-RW VR mode. Enjoying with your DVD device or consult your DVD Handycam on disc type. Finalize The disc can be played back in some cases. For details, see page 56. The features of the ... required in a device compatible with any DVD device is free space left. Unfinalizing allows you need to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD Handycam 4Viewing on another DVD device (See pages 56 and 60.) To view a disc recorded on your dealer. 19 DVD device / DVD recorder ...
...if there is not guaranteed. Playback compatibility Playback compatibility with the DVD-RW VR mode. Enjoying with your DVD device or consult your DVD Handycam on disc type. Finalize The disc can be played back in some cases. For details, see page 56. The features of the ... required in a device compatible with any DVD device is free space left. Unfinalizing allows you need to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD Handycam 4Viewing on another DVD device (See pages 56 and 60.) To view a disc recorded on your dealer. 19 DVD device / DVD recorder ...
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...DVD devices. FORMAT : VIDEO Can playback on DVD devices that case, the disc might be recorded. Cannot edit in Camcorder VIDEO VR OK xVIDEO mode You can start recording immediately after step 5. xVR mode You can edit, delete pictures,...1 and 2 to open the disc cover, then remove the disc. • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder (p.90). If not, remove the disc.] appears. You do not need to proceed to remove a disc if it . In...step 7. xDVD+RW Select the aspect ratio of movie to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.34), [Format the disc?
...DVD devices. FORMAT : VIDEO Can playback on DVD devices that case, the disc might be recorded. Cannot edit in Camcorder VIDEO VR OK xVIDEO mode You can start recording immediately after step 5. xVR mode You can edit, delete pictures,...1 and 2 to open the disc cover, then remove the disc. • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder (p.90). If not, remove the disc.] appears. You do not need to proceed to remove a disc if it . In...step 7. xDVD+RW Select the aspect ratio of movie to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.34), [Format the disc?
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..., go to display the available setup items. For details on setup, See page 66. Easy Handycam - Your camcorder automatically carries out the various adjustments required for easy viewing, even first time users can enjoy easy operation. EASY button The...power. disappears on the screen. • If you turn off the power without canceling Easy Handycam operation, 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...
..., go to display the available setup items. For details on setup, See page 66. Easy Handycam - Your camcorder automatically carries out the various adjustments required for easy viewing, even first time users can enjoy easy operation. EASY button The...power. disappears on the screen. • If you turn off the power without canceling Easy Handycam operation, 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...
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...For DCR-DVD305/DVD755). 1 Touch [SETUP] t [STILL MEDIA]. 2 Select the media for recording still images, then touch . Easy Handycam - When disappears, the image has been recorded. 37 using your camcorder and press EASY to set to Easy Handycam operation (p.34). [Easy Handycam operation... ON.] appears, then appears on your camcorder with the selected recording media displayed at ...
...For DCR-DVD305/DVD755). 1 Touch [SETUP] t [STILL MEDIA]. 2 Select the media for recording still images, then touch . Easy Handycam - When disappears, the image has been recorded. 37 using your camcorder and press EASY to set to Easy Handycam operation (p.34). [Easy Handycam operation... ON.] appears, then appears on your camcorder with the selected recording media displayed at ...
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... zoom (p.48) - Media type Go to the VISUAL INDEX screen Previous/Next "Memory Stick Duo" (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755): Touch tab and the still image to be played back. Before Easy Handycam operation Turn on your camcorder with automatic settings • When playback of the selected movie reaches the end, the screen returns...
... zoom (p.48) - Media type Go to the VISUAL INDEX screen Previous/Next "Memory Stick Duo" (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755): Touch tab and the still image to be played back. Before Easy Handycam operation Turn on your camcorder with automatic settings • When playback of the selected movie reaches the end, the screen returns...
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... compatible for finalizing a disc 1 Place your camcorder. creating a Photomovie to be finalized. 40 Therefore, you cannot record additional material on the disc during finalizing. 2 Turn on your camcorder and press EASY to set to Easy Handycam (p.34). [Easy Handycam operation ON.] and appears on the screen.... 3 Insert the disc to play back still images on page 63. Cancel Easy Handycam operation, then follow the steps shown on ...
... compatible for finalizing a disc 1 Place your camcorder. creating a Photomovie to be finalized. 40 Therefore, you cannot record additional material on the disc during finalizing. 2 Turn on your camcorder and press EASY to set to Easy Handycam (p.34). [Easy Handycam operation ON.] and appears on the screen.... 3 Insert the disc to play back still images on page 63. Cancel Easy Handycam operation, then follow the steps shown on ...
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... steps. 1 [SETUP] 2 [FORMAT] (For DCR-DVD105/DVD205/DVD605/DVD705) [ FORMAT] (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) 3 [YES] 4 [YES] 5 41 using your camcorder with automatic settings 4 5 6 • Do ...not apply shock or vibration to the instruction manuals supplied with the DVD device, etc. Completed a disc Remove the disc from your camcorder... on the DVD device or DVD drive, etc. Refer also to your camcorder. If you format the disc, the disc recovers recording used capacity and ...
... steps. 1 [SETUP] 2 [FORMAT] (For DCR-DVD105/DVD205/DVD605/DVD705) [ FORMAT] (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) 3 [YES] 4 [YES] 5 41 using your camcorder with automatic settings 4 5 6 • Do ...not apply shock or vibration to the instruction manuals supplied with the DVD device, etc. Completed a disc Remove the disc from your camcorder... on the DVD device or DVD drive, etc. Refer also to your camcorder. If you format the disc, the disc recovers recording used capacity and ...
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Proceed to change the movie aspect ratio which you insert a DVD-RW in step 6 for the DVD+RW. Cancel the protection with the original devices, and then format it. 65 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.34), the screen in step 5 does not appear even if you set in your camcorder. 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. Cancel the protection with the original devices, and then format it. 65 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.34), the screen in step 5 does not appear even if you set in your camcorder. Format the disc again to step 7. • You cannot format a disc that has been protected on other devices.
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.... 2 Select the desired item. 3 Customize the item. Touch not to change the item without changing the setting. • Cancel the Easy Handycam operation (p.34) to change the setting, touch to return to change the setup items for the standard operation. x To change the setup items ...during Easy Handycam operation does not appear during Easy Handycam operation (p.34). 1 Touch [SETUP]. Touch / to select the item, then touch . (The process in step 3 is ...
.... 2 Select the desired item. 3 Customize the item. Touch not to change the item without changing the setting. • Cancel the Easy Handycam operation (p.34) to change the setting, touch to return to change the setup items for the standard operation. x To change the setup items ...during Easy Handycam operation does not appear during Easy Handycam operation (p.34). 1 Touch [SETUP]. Touch / to select the item, then touch . (The process in step 3 is ...
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... SPOT METER EXPOSURE WHITE BAL. OFF - z z z - EFFECT REC CTRL *2 USB SELECT *2 DEMO MODE z - z - OFF - 4:3 - OFF - OFF - z PICT.APPLI. (p.77) FADER D. z - z z - ON - z z - z - z 68 PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam - Setup items Available setup items (z) vary depending on the operating mode. AUTO - z - AUTO - The following settings are made automatically during Easy...
... SPOT METER EXPOSURE WHITE BAL. OFF - z z z - EFFECT REC CTRL *2 USB SELECT *2 DEMO MODE z - z - OFF - 4:3 - OFF - OFF - z PICT.APPLI. (p.77) FADER D. z - z z - ON - z z - z - z 68 PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam - Setup items Available setup items (z) vary depending on the operating mode. AUTO - z - AUTO - The following settings are made automatically during Easy...
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...-*1 DST SET/SUMMERTIME z z z -*1 LANGUAGE z z z -*1 *1 The setting values before Easy Handycam operation are maintained. *2 DCR-DVD305/DVD755 *3 DCR-DVD105/DVD605 *4 DCR-DVD205/DVD305/DVD705/DVD755 *5 DCR-DVD105/DVD205/DVD605/DVD705 *6 [USB SELECT] appears automatically when your camcorder is connected to a computer or other device with a USB cable. 69 z AUTO - - Using...A.SHUT OFF SUB-T DATE CALIBRATION Movie Still PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam z - - NORMAL z - - - z DATE/TIME - - z - z - z z*1 - - z -*1 z - - SP - z -*1 - - z OFF...
...-*1 DST SET/SUMMERTIME z z z -*1 LANGUAGE z z z -*1 *1 The setting values before Easy Handycam operation are maintained. *2 DCR-DVD305/DVD755 *3 DCR-DVD105/DVD605 *4 DCR-DVD205/DVD305/DVD705/DVD755 *5 DCR-DVD105/DVD205/DVD605/DVD705 *6 [USB SELECT] appears automatically when your camcorder is connected to a computer or other device with a USB cable. 69 z AUTO - - Using...A.SHUT OFF SUB-T DATE CALIBRATION Movie Still PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam z - - NORMAL z - - - z DATE/TIME - - z - z - z z*1 - - z -*1 z - - SP - z -*1 - - z OFF...