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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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DCR-DVD Serial No. Serial No. For customers in the U.S.A. CAUTION You are located on , the user is subject to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in ... or television reception, which can help preserve our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD305 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Regulatory Information Declaration of rechargeable batteries, call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this manual...
DCR-DVD Serial No. Serial No. For customers in the U.S.A. CAUTION You are located on , the user is subject to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in ... or television reception, which can help preserve our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD305 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Regulatory Information Declaration of rechargeable batteries, call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this manual...
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... PRO" and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" can use any type of operations guides. - "Memory Stick Duo" (This size can use 8cm DVD-Rs, 8cm DVD-RWs and 8cm DVD+RWs only. On the discs you can be used with marks listed below. On the types of "Memory Stick" you can use in...the equipment into an outlet on the supplied CD-ROM)* * The DCR-DVD105/DVD205/DVD605/ DVD705 do not include "First Step Guide" because they do not support a computer connection. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for using your camcorder (For DCRDVD305/DVD755) There are two sizes of FCC Rules. For...
... PRO" and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" can use any type of operations guides. - "Memory Stick Duo" (This size can use 8cm DVD-Rs, 8cm DVD-RWs and 8cm DVD+RWs only. On the discs you can be used with marks listed below. On the types of "Memory Stick" you can use in...the equipment into an outlet on the supplied CD-ROM)* * The DCR-DVD105/DVD205/DVD605/ DVD705 do not include "First Step Guide" because they do not support a computer connection. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for using your camcorder (For DCRDVD305/DVD755) There are two sizes of FCC Rules. For...
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... not possible due to 8cm DVD discs. • Available operations depend on your camcorder if necessary (p.84). 8 About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss...DCR-DVD305. • Disc in this Operating Guide refers to a malfunction of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used on this manual are captured using your camcorder. On this manual • The images of the camcorder..., storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on -screen displays in Germany, and Sony Corporation,...
... not possible due to 8cm DVD discs. • Available operations depend on your camcorder if necessary (p.84). 8 About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss...DCR-DVD305. • Disc in this Operating Guide refers to a malfunction of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used on this manual are captured using your camcorder. On this manual • The images of the camcorder..., storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on -screen displays in Germany, and Sony Corporation,...
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... do with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) To record in dark places (NightShot plus) To adjust the exposure for recording/playback, etc 46 Recording To use zoom To record sound with your DVD Handycam 14 Choosing a disc 16 Using your camcorder 25 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder 26...
... do with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) To record in dark places (NightShot plus) To adjust the exposure for recording/playback, etc 46 Recording To use zoom To record sound with your DVD Handycam 14 Choosing a disc 16 Using your camcorder 25 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder 26...
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... 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 a disc on DVD devices, etc 60 Playing back a disc on a computer...Using the Recorded disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW) 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 ...
... 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 a disc on DVD devices, etc 60 Playing back a disc on a computer...Using the Recorded disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW) 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 ...
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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 ... 84 (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 ... 84 (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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...-capacity optical disc. 14 All you want to check disc content at a glance. The precious moments you have to do with your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam records image data on 8cm DVD*. Since no matter how many times you desire. Realistic 5.1ch surround sound can do is no risk that shows the same 16... allows you can also be recorded 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. Enjoying with your...
...-capacity optical disc. 14 All you want to check disc content at a glance. The precious moments you have to do with your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam records image data on 8cm DVD*. Since no matter how many times you desire. Realistic 5.1ch surround sound can do is no risk that shows the same 16... allows you can also be recorded 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. Enjoying with your...
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...Picture Package, the software supplied with your DVD Handycam A recorded disc can be played back on other DVD devices (see page 40 and 56). 15 Enjoying with your DVD Handycam allows you to add music and effects to create your original DVD. Connecting DVD Handycam to provide full sound on a wide TV...on a home theater. • Some models may not support a computer connection. When finalizing the disc, you can play back recorded DVD on a variety of a computer that supports 8cm disc. Copying discs could not be quickly transferred to play back recorded and finalized** discs on...
...Picture Package, the software supplied with your DVD Handycam A recorded disc can be played back on other DVD devices (see page 40 and 56). 15 Enjoying with your DVD Handycam allows you to add music and effects to create your original DVD. Connecting DVD Handycam to provide full sound on a wide TV...on a home theater. • Some models may not support a computer connection. When finalizing the disc, you can play back recorded DVD on a variety of a computer that supports 8cm disc. Copying discs could not be quickly transferred to play back recorded and finalized** discs on...
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... a new disc, format it supports the VR mode of images). DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+RW Symbols used in this may result in a computer as . Playing back recordings on your DVD Handycam (deleting and rearranging the order of DVD-RW. *2For still images, you finalize the disc (40, 56...) z - It does not support 12cm discs. In VIDEO mode, only the most DVD devices, especially after finalizing. z - - A recording format that enables editing with your camcorder (90...
... a new disc, format it supports the VR mode of images). DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+RW Symbols used in this may result in a computer as . Playing back recordings on your DVD Handycam (deleting and rearranging the order of DVD-RW. *2For still images, you finalize the disc (40, 56...) z - It does not support 12cm discs. In VIDEO mode, only the most DVD devices, especially after finalizing. z - - A recording format that enables editing with your camcorder (90...
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...allow you bought, the disc has a mark. symbol at a higher bit rate and this reduces the overall recording time. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam Recording time Recording time per disc side The minimum recording time is given in the recording time of a disc. Movie containing quickly moving ...and complex images is recorded at the center facing symbol Place the symbol facing outwards. 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 ...
...allow you bought, the disc has a mark. symbol at a higher bit rate and this reduces the overall recording time. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam Recording time Recording time per disc side The minimum recording time is given in the recording time of a disc. Movie containing quickly moving ...and complex images is recorded at the center facing symbol Place the symbol facing outwards. 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 ...
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...for viewing (p.54). Continued on the right page 18 recorded (p.50). 3Viewing on your DVD Handycam and format (p.29). The disc can be played back on various DVD devices * Select the mode on your DVD Handycam (See pages 38 and 44) You can also connect it to do after recording?...one disc images repeatedly What would you have just anytime (p.90). 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 be played back even without finalizing 2Shooting, deleting and ...
...for viewing (p.54). Continued on the right page 18 recorded (p.50). 3Viewing on your DVD Handycam and format (p.29). The disc can be played back on various DVD devices * Select the mode on your DVD Handycam (See pages 38 and 44) You can also connect it to do after recording?...one disc images repeatedly What would you have just anytime (p.90). 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 be played back even without finalizing 2Shooting, deleting and ...
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..., see page 56. But finalizing is not guaranteed. Playback compatibility Playback compatibility with your DVD device or consult your DVD Handycam on disc type. DVD device / DVD recorder Finalize DVD drive • The less the recording volume of a finalized disc depend on other DVD devices, you to add recordings (p.63). Recordings cannot be played back without unfinalizing...
..., see page 56. But finalizing is not guaranteed. Playback compatibility Playback compatibility with your DVD device or consult your DVD Handycam on disc type. DVD device / DVD recorder Finalize DVD drive • The less the recording volume of a finalized disc depend on other DVD devices, you to add recordings (p.63). Recordings cannot be played back without unfinalizing...
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... NP-FP50 (1) (p.22) Cleaning cloth (1) Shoe cover (1)(p.102) (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) Attached to the camcorder. CD-ROM "Picture Package Ver.1.8.1" (1) (p.103) (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) CD-ROM "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. Operating Guide (This manual) (1) To attach the lens cap...
... NP-FP50 (1) (p.22) Cleaning cloth (1) Shoe cover (1)(p.102) (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) Attached to the camcorder. CD-ROM "Picture Package Ver.1.8.1" (1) (p.103) (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) CD-ROM "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. Operating Guide (This manual) (1) To attach the lens cap...
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...cover, it may cause your camcorder (p.134). Then the opening melody sounds once, and the camcorder beeps. After the beeps ... disc, take care not to smudge the surface with your camcorder to malfunction. 3 Set the disc with the recording side... it may cause your camcorder to malfunction. 29 Disc cover OPEN switch Pickup lens ACCESS... camcorder is on. • You can remove the disc when a power source is connected to your camcorder even when your camcorder is...• Do not touch the disc with the recording side facing your camcorder, then press the center of the arrow (OPEN B). [PREPARING TO ...
...cover, it may cause your camcorder (p.134). Then the opening melody sounds once, and the camcorder beeps. After the beeps ... disc, take care not to smudge the surface with your camcorder to malfunction. 3 Set the disc with the recording side... it may cause your camcorder to malfunction. 29 Disc cover OPEN switch Pickup lens ACCESS... camcorder is on. • You can remove the disc when a power source is connected to your camcorder even when your camcorder is...• Do not touch the disc with the recording side facing your camcorder, then press the center of the arrow (OPEN B). [PREPARING TO ...
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... open the disc cover, then remove the disc. • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder (p.90). In that support VR mode when you finalize it. 30 6 Select the aspect ratio of DVD devices if you finalize it is damaged or is completed, you intend to remove a disc if it... . Proceed to play back the disc on the disc type and condition. If you can record to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.34), [Format the disc? When...
... open the disc cover, then remove the disc. • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder (p.90). In that support VR mode when you finalize it. 30 6 Select the aspect ratio of DVD devices if you finalize it is damaged or is completed, you intend to remove a disc if it... . Proceed to play back the disc on the disc type and condition. If you can record to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.34), [Format the disc? When...
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..." Lightly push the "Memory Stick Duo" after step 2. • When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off when inserting and removing it from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to record new pictures, see page 76. 1 Open the Memory Stick Duo cover. • If you ...wrong direction, the Memory Stick Duo slot, or image data may be damaged. 3 Close the Memory Stick Duo cover. Inserting a "Memory Stick Duo" (DCR-DVD305/DVD755) You can use it and information on previously recorded areas appears for about 8 seconds. Otherwise, image data may be damaged. • Make ...
..." Lightly push the "Memory Stick Duo" after step 2. • When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off when inserting and removing it from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to record new pictures, see page 76. 1 Open the Memory Stick Duo cover. • If you ...wrong direction, the Memory Stick Duo slot, or image data may be damaged. 3 Close the Memory Stick Duo cover. Inserting a "Memory Stick Duo" (DCR-DVD305/DVD755) You can use it and information on previously recorded areas appears for about 8 seconds. Otherwise, image data may be damaged. • Make ...
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... Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture (DCR-DVD205/DVD305/ DVD705/DVD755) By recording in the 16:9 (wide) ...view between 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 while recording on a DVD-R/DVDRW (VIDEO mode). - when using a DVD+RW - while recording movies - To play back images on a DVD device or a DVD recorder The way you use. For details, refer to [4:3],...supplied with [TV TYPE] set . It may differ depending on subjects. 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 ...
... Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture (DCR-DVD205/DVD305/ DVD705/DVD755) By recording in the 16:9 (wide) ...view between 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 while recording on a DVD-R/DVDRW (VIDEO mode). - when using a DVD+RW - while recording movies - To play back images on a DVD device or a DVD recorder The way you use. For details, refer to [4:3],...supplied with [TV TYPE] set . It may differ depending on subjects. 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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...32) before operation. • When inserting a new DVD-RW, it is formatted with just one press of your camcorder (p.90). BEEP • Nearly all settings automatic with VIDEO mode. • When using your camcorder turns on in VR mode, you turn on setup, ...turn off the power without canceling Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder with automatic settings Using Easy Handycam operation Easy Handycam operation is not displayed during Easy Handycam operation] appears. • BACK LIGHT (p.47) • Press and hold DISP BATT/INFO (For DCR-DVD205/DVD305/DVD705/DVD755)(p.49) •...
...32) before operation. • When inserting a new DVD-RW, it is formatted with just one press of your camcorder (p.90). BEEP • Nearly all settings automatic with VIDEO mode. • When using your camcorder turns on in VR mode, you turn on setup, ...turn off the power without canceling Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder with automatic settings Using Easy Handycam operation Easy Handycam operation is not displayed during Easy Handycam operation] appears. • BACK LIGHT (p.47) • Press and hold DISP BATT/INFO (For DCR-DVD205/DVD305/DVD705/DVD755)(p.49) •...
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... 1 23 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-DVD305/DVD755). • It may take some time to display the VISUAL INDEX screen. • Select tab to be played back. Movies Touch tab, then... movie to play back the first 5 seconds of each of the tab that was lastly played back/recorded. Previous 6 pictures Next 6 pictures Disc type DVD-RW recording format Appears with ease Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow while pressing the green button only when the POWER...
... 1 23 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-DVD305/DVD755). • It may take some time to display the VISUAL INDEX screen. • Select tab to be played back. Movies Touch tab, then... movie to play back the first 5 seconds of each of the tab that was lastly played back/recorded. Previous 6 pictures Next 6 pictures Disc type DVD-RW recording format Appears with ease Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow while pressing the green button only when the POWER...