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Operating Guide DCR-DVD505/DVD905 © 2006 Sony Corporation 2-661-367-11(1) Enjoying with your DVD Handycam 14 Getting Started 20 Easy Handycam 33 Recording /Playback 40 Playback on DVD devices 54 Using the Recorded disc 61 Using the Setup items 64 Editing on DVD Handycam 84 Dubbing, Printing 92 Using a Computer 99 Troubleshooting 105 Additional Information 129 Glossary, Index 142
Operating Guide DCR-DVD505/DVD905 © 2006 Sony Corporation 2-661-367-11(1) Enjoying with your DVD Handycam 14 Getting Started 20 Easy Handycam 33 Recording /Playback 40 Playback on DVD devices 54 Using the Recorded disc 61 Using the Setup items 64 Editing on DVD Handycam 84 Dubbing, Printing 92 Using a Computer 99 Troubleshooting 105 Additional Information 129 Glossary, Index 142
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... U.S.A. Record the serial number in the space provided below is for the FCC related matters only. DCR-DVD Serial No. If you have any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding recycling of the FCC Rules. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Telephone No.: 858... Rules. Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this product will not occur in a particular installation. CAUTION The use of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD505 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.
... U.S.A. Record the serial number in the space provided below is for the FCC related matters only. DCR-DVD Serial No. If you have any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding recycling of the FCC Rules. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Telephone No.: 858... Rules. Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this product will not occur in a particular installation. CAUTION The use of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD505 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.
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.... "Operating Guide" (This manual) - "Memory Stick Duo" (This size can use "Memory Stick Duo" marked with the computer connected (stored on use it in your camcorder with or (p.132). Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for details. Use the discs with two kinds of "Memory Stick." Notes on... the supplied CD-ROM) On the discs you can use in your camcorder You can use 8cm DVD-Rs, 8cm DVD-RWs and 8cm DVD+RWs only. On the types of "Memory Stick" you can use in order to Subpart B of Part 15 of memory...
.... "Operating Guide" (This manual) - "Memory Stick Duo" (This size can use "Memory Stick Duo" marked with the computer connected (stored on use it in your camcorder with or (p.132). Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for details. Use the discs with two kinds of "Memory Stick." Notes on... the supplied CD-ROM) On the discs you can use in your camcorder You can use 8cm DVD-Rs, 8cm DVD-RWs and 8cm DVD+RWs only. On the types of "Memory Stick" you can use in order to Subpart B of Part 15 of memory...
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...marks are used for the different DVD formats. The number value indicates the amount of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on -screen displays in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for trial recording (p.16)....based TV. • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Read this manual are captured using your camcorder. DVD +RW • The on the countries/regions. Change the screen language before using a digital still camera, and thus may appear different...
...marks are used for the different DVD formats. The number value indicates the amount of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on -screen displays in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for trial recording (p.16)....based TV. • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Read this manual are captured using your camcorder. DVD +RW • The on the countries/regions. Change the screen language before using a digital still camera, and thus may appear different...
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... Recording/Playback Recording 40 Playback 42 Functions used for recording/playback, etc 44 Recording To use zoom To record sound with your DVD Handycam 14 Choosing a disc 16 Using your camcorder 24 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder 25 Step 5: Using the touch panel 26 Step 6: Setting the date and time 27...
... Recording/Playback Recording 40 Playback 42 Functions used for recording/playback, etc 44 Recording To use zoom To record sound with your DVD Handycam 14 Choosing a disc 16 Using your camcorder 24 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder 25 Step 5: Using the touch panel 26 Step 6: Setting the date and time 27...
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...on a TV 52 Playback on DVD devices Making the disc compatible with playback on DVD devices or DVD drives (Finalizing 54 Playing back a disc on DVD devices, etc 58 Playing back a disc on a computer with a DVD drive installed 59 Using the Recorded disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW) Recording additional scenes after finalizing... 61 Deleting all of the scenes on the disc (Formatting 62 Using the Setup items Using the Setup items 64 Setup items 66 CAMERA SET 68 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions ...
...on a TV 52 Playback on DVD devices Making the disc compatible with playback on DVD devices or DVD drives (Finalizing 54 Playing back a disc on DVD devices, etc 58 Playing back a disc on a computer with a DVD drive installed 59 Using the Recorded disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW) Recording additional scenes after finalizing... 61 Deleting all of the scenes on the disc (Formatting 62 Using the Setup items Using the Setup items 64 Setup items 66 CAMERA SET 68 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions ...
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... MODE/LCD/VF SET/USB SPEED, etc.) TIME/LANGU 81 (CLOCK SET/AREA SET/LANGUAGE, etc.) Customizing Personal Menu 82 Editing on DVD Handycam Copying the still images 84 Deleting still images from the "Memory Stick Duo 86 Editing the original data 87 Creating the Playlist 88 Playing the... Playlist 91 Dubbing, Printing Dubbing to VCR/DVD devices 92 Recording images from a TV or VCR/DVD device 94 Printing recorded still images (PictBridge compliant printer 96 Jacks to connect external devices 98 Using a Computer ...
... MODE/LCD/VF SET/USB SPEED, etc.) TIME/LANGU 81 (CLOCK SET/AREA SET/LANGUAGE, etc.) Customizing Personal Menu 82 Editing on DVD Handycam Copying the still images 84 Deleting still images from the "Memory Stick Duo 86 Editing the original data 87 Creating the Playlist 88 Playing the... Playlist 91 Dubbing, Printing Dubbing to VCR/DVD devices 92 Recording images from a TV or VCR/DVD device 94 Printing recorded still images (PictBridge compliant printer 96 Jacks to connect external devices 98 Using a Computer ...
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.... All you have captured on disc last forever. The disc does not wear out no matter how many times you have to do with your DVD Handycam What you can do is touch the scene you to view. Taking beautiful shots easily No rewinding to recording, you desire. Realistic 5.1ch surround sound... Duo." Since no risk that shows the same 16:9 angle of view as a wide TV. The precious moments you play it back. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam records image data on 8cm DVD*. It is necessary prior to start shooting any time you can be directly recorded onto the disc...
.... All you have captured on disc last forever. The disc does not wear out no matter how many times you have to do with your DVD Handycam What you can do is touch the scene you to view. Taking beautiful shots easily No rewinding to recording, you desire. Realistic 5.1ch surround sound... Duo." Since no risk that shows the same 16:9 angle of view as a wide TV. The precious moments you play it back. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam records image data on 8cm DVD*. It is necessary prior to start shooting any time you can be directly recorded onto the disc...
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...data can be played back on a variety of devices Playback on a DVD device or DVD drive (p.38, 54) You can play back recorded DVD on a home theater. Computers with complete panoramic effect. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam A recorded disc can be quickly transferred to a computer without requiring playback....a process to make it possible to create your DVD Handycam allows you want to provide full sound on other DVD devices (see page 38 and 54). 15 Copying discs could not be played back on a home DVD device, DVD recorder or DVD drive of a computer that supports 8cm disc. ...
...data can be played back on a variety of devices Playback on a DVD device or DVD drive (p.38, 54) You can play back recorded DVD on a home theater. Computers with complete panoramic effect. Enjoying with your DVD Handycam A recorded disc can be quickly transferred to a computer without requiring playback....a process to make it possible to create your DVD Handycam allows you want to provide full sound on other DVD devices (see page 38 and 54). 15 Copying discs could not be played back on a home DVD device, DVD recorder or DVD drive of a computer that supports 8cm disc. ...
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... types and symbols Symbols used in parentheses ( ) indicate page numbers. Playing back recordings on other DVD devices even if you do not finalize the disc (54) - - z - - z *1 Refer to the instruction manual of your camcorder (87) - Using a disc repeatedly even if the disc becomes full by formatting*3 (62) ... mode. Recording format for DVD-RW When you use a DVD+RW before finalizing in DVD devices that is compatible with 8cm DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD+RW. A recording format that enables editing with your DVD Handycam (deleting and rearranging the order of DVD-RW. *2 For still ...
... types and symbols Symbols used in parentheses ( ) indicate page numbers. Playing back recordings on other DVD devices even if you do not finalize the disc (54) - - z - - z *1 Refer to the instruction manual of your camcorder (87) - Using a disc repeatedly even if the disc becomes full by formatting*3 (62) ... mode. Recording format for DVD-RW When you use a DVD+RW before finalizing in DVD devices that is compatible with 8cm DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD+RW. A recording format that enables editing with your DVD Handycam (deleting and rearranging the order of DVD-RW. *2 For still ...
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...playback are performed for the movie drops when the disc also contains still images. Recording on the A side Place the disc in your DVD Handycam with the side with your DVD Handycam. • Using a disc other side. • The following operations are performed on the rear side. • When using ... or play back the other side with an *(for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for your DVD Handycam Recording time Recording time per disc side The minimum recording time is used in parentheses. Disc use Sony discs or discs with the disc set to suit the recording scene. unit: min....
...playback are performed for the movie drops when the disc also contains still images. Recording on the A side Place the disc in your DVD Handycam with the side with your DVD Handycam. • Using a disc other side. • The following operations are performed on the rear side. • When using ... or play back the other side with an *(for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for your DVD Handycam Recording time Recording time per disc side The minimum recording time is used in parentheses. Disc use Sony discs or discs with the disc set to suit the recording scene. unit: min....
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... you like to a TV for viewing (p.52). recorded (p.48). 3Viewing on your needs. Deleting and editing images in your DVD Handycam and format (p.28). Continued on a various DVD devices The disc can be played back even without finalizing 2Shooting, deleting and editing You cannot (See pages 34, 40, 48...image. The disc can be played back on various DVD devices * Select the mode on your DVD Handycam Playing back disc on the right page 18 Using your DVD Handycam 1Preparing (See page 20 to 31.) Select the disc that best suits your DVD Handycam (See pages 36 and 42) You can also...
... you like to a TV for viewing (p.52). recorded (p.48). 3Viewing on your needs. Deleting and editing images in your DVD Handycam and format (p.28). Continued on a various DVD devices The disc can be played back even without finalizing 2Shooting, deleting and editing You cannot (See pages 34, 40, 48...image. The disc can be played back on various DVD devices * Select the mode on your DVD Handycam Playing back disc on the right page 18 Using your DVD Handycam 1Preparing (See page 20 to 31.) Select the disc that best suits your DVD Handycam (See pages 36 and 42) You can also...
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.... The disc can be played back without unfinalizing. But finalizing is , the more it first. Playback compatibility Playback compatibility with the DVD-RW VR mode. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD device or consult your DVD Handycam on disc type. Recordings can be added without finalizing. Finalize Finalize Like commercially sold...
.... The disc can be played back without unfinalizing. But finalizing is , the more it first. Playback compatibility Playback compatibility with the DVD-RW VR mode. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD device or consult your DVD Handycam on disc type. Recordings can be added without finalizing. Finalize Finalize Like commercially sold...
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... objects, etc., when opening melody sounds once, and the camcorder beeps. When using the cleaning cloth supplied with the recording side facing your camcorder (p.131). Step 7: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" Inserting a disc A new 8cm DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW is turned off. ACCESS lamp (Disc) POWER switch... 1 Check that the power of the disc until it further. • Be careful not to malfunction. 3 Set the disc with your camcorder, then press the center of your camcorder is on the LCD ...
... objects, etc., when opening melody sounds once, and the camcorder beeps. When using the cleaning cloth supplied with the recording side facing your camcorder (p.131). Step 7: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" Inserting a disc A new 8cm DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW is turned off. ACCESS lamp (Disc) POWER switch... 1 Check that the power of the disc until it further. • Be careful not to malfunction. 3 Set the disc with your camcorder, then press the center of your camcorder is on the LCD ...
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...is displayed on the LCD screen. • It may take some time to step 8. 5 Select the recording format for DVD+RW, then touch . Proceed to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.33), [Format the disc? If not, remove the disc.] appears. xVR mode You can start recording on ...Adaptor while formatting. xDVD-R You can edit, delete pictures, or divide movies on various DVD devices. However, the disc can be damaged. 29 Getting Started FORMAT : VIDEO Can playback on your camcorder while the ACCESS lamp lights up to 10 minutes to steps after [DISC ACCESS] disappears...
...is displayed on the LCD screen. • It may take some time to step 8. 5 Select the recording format for DVD+RW, then touch . Proceed to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p.33), [Format the disc? If not, remove the disc.] appears. xVR mode You can start recording on ...Adaptor while formatting. xDVD-R You can edit, delete pictures, or divide movies on various DVD devices. However, the disc can be damaged. 29 Getting Started FORMAT : VIDEO Can playback on your camcorder while the ACCESS lamp lights up to 10 minutes to steps after [DISC ACCESS] disappears...
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...Duo" Lightly push the "Memory Stick Duo" after following step 1 and 2. • When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off when inserting and removing it and information on previously recorded areas appears for about 8 seconds. Do not shake or knock ...; If you started to use it from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to record new pictures, see "Deleting all of the previously recorded pictures from your camcorder. 30 Step 7: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" (continued) • After your camcorder recognizes the disc, disc information such as the ...
...Duo" Lightly push the "Memory Stick Duo" after following step 1 and 2. • When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off when inserting and removing it and information on previously recorded areas appears for about 8 seconds. Do not shake or knock ...; If you started to use it from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to record new pictures, see "Deleting all of the previously recorded pictures from your camcorder. 30 Step 7: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" (continued) • After your camcorder recognizes the disc, disc information such as the ...
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...in the following cases: - POWER switch * When viewing on your TV (16:9/4:3) (p.52). • When viewing 16:9 (wide) pictures with a DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/ DVD+RW inserted while 4:3 is set to [OLD MOVIE] (p.75) • Available recording time may be shorter in the following situations. - while recording ... or a DVD recorder The way you intend to view pictures on a wide TV, recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode is set . 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 use. 2 Press WIDE ...
...in the following cases: - POWER switch * When viewing on your TV (16:9/4:3) (p.52). • When viewing 16:9 (wide) pictures with a DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/ DVD+RW inserted while 4:3 is set to [OLD MOVIE] (p.75) • Available recording time may be shorter in the following situations. - while recording ... or a DVD recorder The way you intend to view pictures on a wide TV, recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode is set . 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 use. 2 Press WIDE ...
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... to page 40. 33 Invalid buttons/functions during Easy Handycam operation Touch [SETUP] to 31) before operation. • When inserting a new DVD-RW, it is formatted with VIDEO mode. • When using your camcorder turns on in steps 1 to 8 (p.20 to display... with automatic settings Easy Handycam - using a DVD-RW disc formatted in VR mode, you 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] when operating. To...
... to page 40. 33 Invalid buttons/functions during Easy Handycam operation Touch [SETUP] to 31) before operation. • When inserting a new DVD-RW, it is formatted with VIDEO mode. • When using your camcorder turns on in steps 1 to 8 (p.20 to display... with automatic settings Easy Handycam - using a DVD-RW disc formatted in VR mode, you 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] when operating. To...
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... touch Next scene Recording date/time Reverse/ Forward 36 Movies Touch tab, then the movie to be played back. Previous 6 pictures Next 6 pictures Disc type DVD-RW recording format Appears with ease Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the tab that was lastly played back/recorded. Playing back with...
... touch Next scene Recording date/time Reverse/ Forward 36 Movies Touch tab, then the movie to be played back. Previous 6 pictures Next 6 pictures Disc type DVD-RW recording format Appears with ease Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the tab that was lastly played back/recorded. Playing back with...
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... on the disc during finalizing. 2 Turn on your camcorder. Cancel Easy Handycam operation, then follow the steps shown on a DVD player (Finalizing) Finalizing makes the recorded DVD compatible for playback with DVD devices and DVD drives of power during Easy Handycam operation. DVD menu, Photomovie Glossary (p.142, 143) • A DVD-R cannot be finalized. 38 Preparation for playing back on...
... on the disc during finalizing. 2 Turn on your camcorder. Cancel Easy Handycam operation, then follow the steps shown on a DVD player (Finalizing) Finalizing makes the recorded DVD compatible for playback with DVD devices and DVD drives of power during Easy Handycam operation. DVD menu, Photomovie Glossary (p.142, 143) • A DVD-R cannot be finalized. 38 Preparation for playing back on...