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...the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for details. Notes on use Your camcorder is connected. - See page 16 for help. Connect 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. For customers in your camcorder with the computer connected (stored on a circuit different from that to Subpart B...
...the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for details. Notes on use Your camcorder is connected. - See page 16 for help. Connect 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. For customers in your camcorder with the computer connected (stored on a circuit different from that to Subpart B...
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...as at the sun. Notes on : - These points are operational for long periods of your camcorder. Doing so might cause your camcorder to another device with "Memory Stick" compatible equipment (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) Be sure to insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the Memory Stick Duo ... using extremely highprecision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are normal. to apply mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder. • Before connecting your camcorder to malfunction. to direct sunlight for effective use. When using a "Memory Stick Duo" with a USB cable etc., be...
...as at the sun. Notes on : - These points are operational for long periods of your camcorder. Doing so might cause your camcorder to another device with "Memory Stick" compatible equipment (For DCR-DVD305/DVD755) Be sure to insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the Memory Stick Duo ... using extremely highprecision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are normal. to apply mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder. • Before connecting your camcorder to malfunction. to direct sunlight for effective use. When using a "Memory Stick Duo" with a USB cable etc., be...
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.... • Design and specifications of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used on this manual are used . The number value indicates the amount of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the countries/regions. Change the screen language before using a digital still camera, and thus may... first (continued) On recording • Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the picture and sound are based on the model DCR-DVD305. • Disc in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images.
.... • Design and specifications of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used on this manual are used . The number value indicates the amount of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the countries/regions. Change the screen language before using a digital still camera, and thus may... first (continued) On recording • Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the picture and sound are based on the model DCR-DVD305. • Disc in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images.
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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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...settings (RESET) Other part names and functions 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 ... 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 75 Settings for still images (BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE, etc.) 11
...settings (RESET) Other part names and functions 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 ... 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 75 Settings for still images (BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE, etc.) 11
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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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...*1Refer to the instruction manual of your DVD device to its original empty state. (p.64) Even when using a new disc, format it with your camcorder (90) - It does not support 12cm discs. Recording format for DVD-RW When you can be played back in parentheses ( ) indicate page numbers.... other DVD devices if you finalize the disc (59) z z - z z z z *1z*1 z Playing back recordings on your DVD Handycam (deleting and rearranging the order of discs. *3 Formatting deletes all recordings and returns the recording medium to see whether it supports the VR mode ...
...*1Refer to the instruction manual of your DVD device to its original empty state. (p.64) Even when using a new disc, format it with your camcorder (90) - It does not support 12cm discs. Recording format for DVD-RW When you can be played back in parentheses ( ) indicate page numbers.... other DVD devices if you finalize the disc (59) z z - z z z z *1z*1 z Playing back recordings on your DVD Handycam (deleting and rearranging the order of discs. *3 Formatting deletes all recordings and returns the recording medium to see whether it supports the VR mode ...
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... pack 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...
... pack 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...
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... IN jack cover to connect the AC Adaptor. DC IN jack cover Match the v mark on the DC plug with excess force may lead to camcorder malfunction such as deterioration in battery pack performance or difficulty in the direction of the arrow to set it clicks. 2 Slide the POWER switch in... in the direction of the arrow until it to OFF (CHG) (The default setting). 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. Getting Started Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the battery after attaching the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (P series) (p.137) to your...
... IN jack cover to connect the AC Adaptor. DC IN jack cover Match the v mark on the DC plug with excess force may lead to camcorder malfunction such as deterioration in battery pack performance or difficulty in the direction of the arrow to set it clicks. 2 Slide the POWER switch in... in the direction of the arrow until it to OFF (CHG) (The default setting). 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. Getting Started Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the battery after attaching the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (P series) (p.137) to your...
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...CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is on your camcorder. • Disconnect the AC Adaptor holding both your camcorder and the DC plug. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and remove the battery pack. For DCR-DVD105/DVD605 Battery pack Continuous Typical recording recording time time* NP-FP50 (...supplied) 100 045 115 050 NP-FP70 215 095 240 110 NP-FP71 255 115 290 130 NP-FP90 385 175 435 195 For DCR-DVD205/DVD705 Battery pack ...
...CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is on your camcorder. • Disconnect the AC Adaptor holding both your camcorder and the DC plug. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and remove the battery pack. For DCR-DVD105/DVD605 Battery pack Continuous Typical recording recording time time* NP-FP50 (...supplied) 100 045 115 050 NP-FP70 215 095 240 110 NP-FP71 255 115 290 130 NP-FP90 385 175 435 195 For DCR-DVD205/DVD705 Battery pack ...
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...The battery pack is damaged. - Middle: When the LCD backlight turns off and zooming. • Times shown vary according to the following conditions. - For DCR-DVD105/DVD605 Battery pack LCD screen LCD screen opened* closed NP-FP50 (supplied) 105 120 NP-FP70 225 255 NP-FP71 270 300 NP-FP90 400... not attached correctly. - On the battery pack • Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to the DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the power cord is disconnected from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to OFF (CHG). • The CHG ...
...The battery pack is damaged. - Middle: When the LCD backlight turns off and zooming. • Times shown vary according to the following conditions. - For DCR-DVD105/DVD605 Battery pack LCD screen LCD screen opened* closed NP-FP50 (supplied) 105 120 NP-FP70 225 255 NP-FP71 270 300 NP-FP90 400... not attached correctly. - On the battery pack • Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to the DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the power cord is disconnected from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to OFF (CHG). • The CHG ...
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...set to turn off the power Slide the POWER switch to save battery power. ([A.SHUT OFF], p.84). 25 POWER switch Lens cap 3 Hold your camcorder, the current date and time will be displayed on the respective lamp. Green button (Movie): To record movies (Still): To record still images To... of purchase, the power will be set the date and time ([CLOCK SET], p.28), the next time you turn off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any operation attempted for approximately 5 minutes, to OFF (CHG). • At the time of the arrow until the respective lamp lights up. 4 ...
...set to turn off the power Slide the POWER switch to save battery power. ([A.SHUT OFF], p.84). 25 POWER switch Lens cap 3 Hold your camcorder, the current date and time will be displayed on the respective lamp. Green button (Movie): To record movies (Still): To record still images To... of purchase, the power will be set the date and time ([CLOCK SET], p.28), the next time you turn off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any operation attempted for approximately 5 minutes, to OFF (CHG). • At the time of the arrow until the respective lamp lights up. 4 ...
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...LCD/VF SET] - [LCD BRIGHT] (p.81) to make the battery last longer (For DCR-DVD205/DVD305/DVD705/ DVD755) Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until it clicks. 1 90 degrees to 2 90 degrees the camcorder (max.) • Be careful not to press the buttons on the LCD frame accidentally...This setting is convenient during playback operations. Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder The LCD screen Open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2). 2 180 degrees (max.) DISP/BATT INFO The viewfinder You can view ...
...LCD/VF SET] - [LCD BRIGHT] (p.81) to make the battery last longer (For DCR-DVD205/DVD305/DVD705/ DVD755) Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until it clicks. 1 90 degrees to 2 90 degrees the camcorder (max.) • Be careful not to press the buttons on the LCD frame accidentally...This setting is convenient during playback operations. Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder The LCD screen Open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2). 2 180 degrees (max.) DISP/BATT INFO The viewfinder You can view ...
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... settings may be cleared from the memory. For midday, set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder for the first time. 1 Touch t [SETUP]. 2 Select (TIME/LANGU.) with / , then touch . 4 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch . 5 Set [DST] ... rechargeable battery and then set the date and time again (p.141). Step 6: Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for some models. 3 Select [CLOCK SET] with touch . / , then CLOCK SET AREA26 GMT -5.0 New York , Bogota DST DATE OFF JANM 1D ...
... settings may be cleared from the memory. For midday, set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder for the first time. 1 Touch t [SETUP]. 2 Select (TIME/LANGU.) with / , then touch . 4 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch . 5 Set [DST] ... rechargeable battery and then set the date and time again (p.141). Step 6: Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for some models. 3 Select [CLOCK SET] with touch . / , then CLOCK SET AREA26 GMT -5.0 New York , Bogota DST DATE OFF JANM 1D ...
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...opens slightly automatically. However, the disc recognition process (step 4) does not start. 2 Slide the disc cover OPEN switch in the direction of your camcorder is on the LCD screen. Disc cover OPEN switch Pickup lens ACCESS lamp (Disc) POWER switch 1 Check that the power of the arrow (OPEN ...; If you close the disc cover with the disc set incorrectly, it may cause your camcorder to your camcorder even when your camcorder, then press the center of the disc until it may cause your camcorder (p.134). Set the disc with the label side facing out when using a double-sided ...
...opens slightly automatically. However, the disc recognition process (step 4) does not start. 2 Slide the disc cover OPEN switch in the direction of your camcorder is on the LCD screen. Disc cover OPEN switch Pickup lens ACCESS lamp (Disc) POWER switch 1 Check that the power of the arrow (OPEN ...; If you close the disc cover with the disc set incorrectly, it may cause your camcorder to your camcorder even when your camcorder, then press the center of the disc until it may cause your camcorder (p.134). Set the disc with the label side facing out when using a double-sided ...
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... a disc if it . Proceed to step 7. FORMAT : 16:9 WIDE Select aspect ratio of the recording picture, then format the disc. Cannot edit in Camcorder VIDEO VR OK xVIDEO mode You can be damaged. Format again to recognize the disc depending on most of the recording picture ([16:9 WIDE] or... [4:3]) for a DVD-RW, and touch , then proceed to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.34), [Format the disc? To remove the disc Perform step 1 and 2 to open the disc cover, then remove the disc. • Do not ...
... a disc if it . Proceed to step 7. FORMAT : 16:9 WIDE Select aspect ratio of the recording picture, then format the disc. Cannot edit in Camcorder VIDEO VR OK xVIDEO mode You can be damaged. Format again to recognize the disc depending on most of the recording picture ([16:9 WIDE] or... [4:3]) for a DVD-RW, and touch , then proceed to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.34), [Format the disc? To remove the disc Perform step 1 and 2 to open the disc cover, then remove the disc. • Do not ...
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...8226; If you started to use only a "Memory Stick Duo" marked with or (p.135). • The number of the previously recorded pictures from your camcorder. 2 Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the slot in the right direction until it and information on the image quality or the image size. Inserting... a "Memory Stick Duo" (DCR-DVD305/DVD755) You can use it clicks. Otherwise, image data may not be damaged. • Make sure that the "Memory Stick Duo" does not...
...8226; If you started to use only a "Memory Stick Duo" marked with or (p.135). • The number of the previously recorded pictures from your camcorder. 2 Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the slot in the right direction until it and information on the image quality or the image size. Inserting... a "Memory Stick Duo" (DCR-DVD305/DVD755) You can use it clicks. Otherwise, image data may not be damaged. • Make sure that the "Memory Stick Duo" does not...
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Step 8: 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) mode, you can enjoy wide-angle, high-resolution pictures. • If you intend to view ... TV (16:9/4:3) (p.54). • When viewing 16:9 (wide) pictures with the devices you see pictures on the TV screen may appear rough depending on your camcorder to a TV Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to [4:3], pictures may differ depending on subjects. MODE ON 32 * When viewing on a DVD-R/DVDRW (VIDEO...
Step 8: 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) mode, you can enjoy wide-angle, high-resolution pictures. • If you intend to view ... TV (16:9/4:3) (p.54). • When viewing 16:9 (wide) pictures with the devices you see pictures on the TV screen may appear rough depending on your camcorder to a TV Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to [4:3], pictures may differ depending on subjects. MODE ON 32 * When viewing on a DVD-R/DVDRW (VIDEO...
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...] 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 Handycam Press EASY again. disappears on the power. Easy Handycam - Your camcorder automatically carries out the various adjustments required for making nearly all setup items are automatically...
...] 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 Handycam Press EASY again. disappears on the power. Easy Handycam - Your camcorder automatically carries out the various adjustments required for making nearly all setup items are automatically...