Sony DCR-DVD304E, DCR-DVD605E, DCR-DVD305E, DCR-DVD755E, DCR-DVD705E User Manual

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Enjoying with your

DVD Handycam

Operating Guide

DCR-DVD105E/DVD205E/DVD304E/ DVD305E/DVD605E/DVD705E/ DVD755E

Getting Started

Easy

Handycam

Recording

/Playback

Playback on DVD devices

Using the Recorded disc

Using the Setup items

Editing on DVD Handycam

Dubbing, Printing

Using a Computer

Troubleshooting

Additional Information

101

107

130

Glossary, Index

144

Read this first

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

WARNING

To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Replace the battery with the specified type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result.

FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

NOTICE ON THE SUPPLIED AC ADAPTOR

A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience.

Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 (i.e., marked with or mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover.

If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

For the customers in Europe

ATT ENT ION

The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this camcorder.

This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters. (9.8 feet)

Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the comm unication cable (USB, etc.) again.

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, w hich could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources.

For more detailed information about recycling of this product , please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Applicable Accessories: Remote Commander, Microphone (For DCRDVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E)

For customers in the U.S.A.

If you have any questions abou t this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). The number below is for the FCC related matters only.

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD755E Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA

92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

instructions, may cause harm ful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the deal er or an experienced radio/

TV technician for help.

The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

“Battery pack”

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

Note

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

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Notes on use

Your camcorder is supplied with two kinds of operations guides.

– “Operating Guide” (This manual) – “F irst Step Guide” for using your camcorder with

the computer connected (stored on the supplied CD-ROM)*

* The DCR-DVD105E/DVD205E/DVD304E/

DVD605E/DVD705E do not include “First Step Guide” because they do not support a computer connection.

On the discs you can use in your camcorder

You can use 8cm DVD-Rs, 8cm DVD-RWs and 8cm DVD+RWs only. Use the discs with marks listed below. See page 14 for details.

On the types of “Memory Stick” you can use in your camcorder (For DCRDVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E)

There are two sizes of “Memory Stick.” You can use “Memory Stick Duo” marked with

(p.133).

“Memory Stick Duo” (This size can be used with your camcorder)

“Memory Stick” (You cannot use it in your camcorder.)

• You cannot use any type of memory card except “Memory Stick Duo.”

• “Memory Stick PRO” and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” can be used only with “Memory Stick PRO” compatible equipment.

When using a “Memory Stick Duo” wi th “Memory Stick” compatible equipment (For DCR-DVD304E/ DVD305E/DVD755E)

Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.

Memory Stick Duo Adaptor

On using the camcorder

• Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts.

Viewfinder LCD screen

Battery

• The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. See “Maintenance and precautions” (p.137).

• To prevent discs from being broken or recorded pictures from being lost, do not do the following when either of the respective lamps of the POWER switch (p.23) or the ACCESS lamp (p.27) is on:

– to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor

from the camcorder.

– to apply mechanica l shock or vibration to

the camcorder.

• Before connecting your camcorder to another device with a USB cable etc., be sure to insert the connector plug in the proper direction. If y ou insert the connector plug forcibly in the wrong direction, the terminal may be damaged, or this may cause a malfunction of your camcorder.

Notes on the Setup items, LCD screen, viewfinder, and lens

• A setup item that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions.

• The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely highprecision technolog y, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright po ints (white, red, blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on the LCD screen and the viewfinder. These points are normal.

Black point White, red, blue or green point

• Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to direct sunlight fo r long periods of time may cause malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors.

• Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cau se your camcorder to malfunction. Take pictures of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at dusk.

On recording

• Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the picture and sound are recorded without any problems. You cannot delete images once you record them on a DVD-R. Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for trial recording (p.14).

• Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc.

• TV color systems differ depending on the countries/regions. To view your recordings on a TV, you need a PAL system-based TV.

• Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws. You cannot dub copyright protec ted software on your camcorder.

On this manual

• The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used on this manual are captured using a digital still camera, and thus may appear different from what you see.

• Design and specifications of recording media and accessories are subject to change without notice.

• The illustrations used on this manual are based on the model DCR-DVD305E.

• Disc in this Operating Guide refers to 8cm DVD discs.

• Available operations depend on the disc used. The following marks are used for the different DVD formats.

DVD

+RW

• The on-screen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures. Change the screen language before using your camcorder if necessary (p.82).

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About the Carl Zeiss lens

Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF* measurement system for video cameras and offers a quality typical of a Carl Zeiss lens.

* MTF stands for Modulation Transfer

Function. The number value indicates the amount of light f rom a subject coming into the lens.

Table of Contents

Enjoying with your DVD Handycam

What you can do with your DVD Handycam...........................................12

Choosing a disc ...................................................................................... 14

Using your DVD Handycam ....................................................................16

Getting Started

Step 1: Checking supplied items............................................................. 18

Step 2: Charging the battery pack .......................................................... 19

Step 3: Turning the power on, and holding your camcorder...................23

Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder................................... 24

Step 5: Using the touch panel.................................................................25

Step 6: Setting the date and time............................................................26

Step 7: Inserting a disc or a “Memory Stick Duo” ................................... 27

Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture

(DCR-DVD205E/DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD705E/DVD755E)................. 30

Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automatic settings

Using Easy Handycam operation............................................................ 32

Recording with ease ............................................................................... 34

Playing back with ease ...........................................................................36

Preparation for playing back on a DVD player (Finalizing) .....................38

Recording/Playback

Recording................................................................................................40

Playback ................................................................................................. 42

Functions used for recording/playback, etc. ...........................................44

Recording

To use zoom To record sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (For DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E) To record in dark places (NightShot plus) To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT)

To adjust the focus for an off center subject To fix the exposure for the selected subject To record in mirror mode To add special effects To use a tripod To attach the shoulder belt

Playback

To use Playback zoom To play back a series of still images (Slide show)

Recording/playback

To check the remaining battery To turn off the operation confirmation beep To initialize the settings (RESET) Other part names and functions

Checking/Deleting the last scene (Review/Review deleting) ..................48

Indicators displayed during recording/playback ......................................49

Remote Commander (DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E).................51

Playing the picture 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 (EXPOSURE/WHITE BAL./STEADYSHOT, etc.)

STILL SET .........................................................................................73

Settings for still images (BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE, etc.)

Table of Contents (continued)

PICT.APPLI. .................................................................................... 75

Special effe cts on pictures or addi tional functions on recor ding/playback (PICT.EFFECT/D.EFFECT, etc.)

DISC SET (DCR-DVD105E/DVD205E/DVD605E/DVD705E) /

MEDIA SET (DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E) ......................... 77

Settings for discs and “Memory Stick Duo” (FORMAT/FINALIZE/UNFINALIZE, etc.)

STANDARD SET..............................................................................78

Settings while recording on a disc or other basic settings (REC MODE/LCD/VF SET/USB SPEED, etc.)

TIME/LANGU. ................................................................................. 82

(CLOCK SET/AREA SET/LANGUAGE, etc.)

Customizing Personal Menu................................................................... 83

Editing on DVD Handycam

Copying the still images (DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E)............85

Deleting still images from the “Memory Stick Duo”

(DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E)................................................... 87

Editing the original data ..........................................................................88

Creating the Playlist................................................................................ 89

Playing the Playlist..................................................................................92

Dubbing, Printing

Dubbing to VCR/DVD devices ................................................................94

Recording images from a TV or VCR/DVD device

(DCR-DVD305E/DVD755E).................................................................... 96

Printing recorded still images (PictBridge compliant printer)

(DCR-DVD305E/DVD755E).................................................................... 98

Jacks to connect external devices........................................................100

Using a Computer (DCR-DVD305E/DVD755E)

Before referring to the “First Step Guide” on your computer................. 101

Installing software and “First Step Guide”.............................................103

Viewing “First Step Guide”....................................................................106

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting.....................................................................................107

Warning indicators and messages........................................................125

Additional Information

Using your camcorder abroad...............................................................130

About the disc........................................................................................132

About the “Memory Stick” (DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E) .......133

About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack...................................................135

Maintenance and precautions...............................................................137

Specifications ........................................................................................141

Glossary, Index

Glossary ................................................................................................144

Index......................................................................................................146

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What you can do with your DVD Handycam

Your DVD Handycam records image data on 8cm DVD*. It is more convenient than video tape and far more versatile.

Taking beautiful shots easily

No rewinding to start recording (p.34, 40)

Recorded images are stored in empty areas on the disc so there is no risk that valuable recordings are accidentally overwritten.

Since no rewinding is necessary prior to recording, you can start shooting any time you desire.

A disc can store both movie and still images.

• Still images can be recor ded on the disc or “Memory Stick Duo.”

• Some models may not s upport recording onto a“Memory Stick Duo.”

You can find a scene quickly using a VISUAL INDEX screen.(p.36, 42)

The VISUAL INDEX screen allows you to check disc content at a glance. All you have to do is touch the scene you want to view.

The disc does not wear out no matter how many times you play it back. The precious moments you have captured on disc last forever.

Records widescreen format and 5.1ch surround sound (p.30, 44)

You can record high quality widescreen images on a wide LCD screen that shows the same 16:9 angle of view as a wide TV. Realistic 5.1ch surround sound can also be directly recorded onto the disc.

• Some models may not support wide screen and 5.1ch surround recording.

* DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is a high-capacity optical disc.

A recorded disc 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 and finalized** discs on a home DVD device, DVD recorder or DVD drive of a compute r that supports 8cm disc.

When finalizing the disc, you can create still image slide shows and DVD menus to enable quick access to scenes you want to view.

Playback on widescreen TV and home theater (p.44,

52)

Images recorded in widescreen format can be played back on a wide TV with complete panoramic effect. Discs are also recorded with 5.1ch surround sound to provide full sound on a home theater.

• Some models may not support wide screen and 5.1ch surround recording.

Connecting DVD Handycam to a computer

• Some models may not support a computer connection.

High-speed image transfer (p.101)

Image data can be quickly transferred to a com puter without requiring playback. Computers with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) provide even faster image transfer.

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Using the supplied software to edit and copy (p.101)

Picture Package, the software supplied with your DVD Handycam allows you to add music and effects to create your original DVD. Copying discs could not be easier enabling you to share your precious moments with family and friends.

** Finalizing: a process to make it possible to play back recorded DVD on other DVD devices (see page

38 and 54).

Choosing a disc

Your DVD Handycam is compatible with 8cm DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD+RW. It does not support 12cm discs.

Recording format for DVD-RW

When you use a DVD-RW, you can choose t he recording format from VIDEO m ode or VR mode. In this manual, VIDEO mode is indicated as and VR mode as .

A recording format that is compatible with most DVD devices, especially after finalizing. In VIDEO mode, only the most recent image can be erased.

A recording format that enables editing with your DVD Handycam (deleting and rearranging the order of images). A finalized disc can be played back in DVD devices that support VR mode*

Disc format features

Disc types and symbols

Symbols used in this manual

Disc and recording formats Glossary (p.144,145)

Figures in parentheses ( ) indicate page numbers.

DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+RW

Both 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 movie can be recorded on the same disc*

Deleting the last recording immediately (48) – zzz

Deleting recordings freely

Editing recordings on your camcorder

Using a disc repeatedly even if the disc becomes full by formatting*

Playing back recordings on other DVD devices if you finalize the disc

Playing back recordings on other DVD devices even if you do not finalize the disc

Creating the DVD menu when you finalize the disc

Refer to the instruction manual of your DVD device to see whether it supports the VR mode of DVD-RW.

For still images, you can record them on the all types of discs.

Formatting deletes all rec ordings and returns the recording medium to i ts original empty sta te. (p.62) Even

when using a new disc, format it with your DVD Handycam (p.27).

*4Do not use a DVD+RW before finalizing in a computer as this may result in a malfunction.

(30) zzz –

(88) – – z –

(62) – zzz

(38, 54) zz*1z*

(54) –––*3z*

(57) zz – z

Recording time

Recording time per disc side The minimum recording time is given in parentheses.

unit: min.

Recording mode Recording time

HQ (High Quality) approx. 20 (18)

SP (Standard Play) approx. 30 (18)

LP (Long Play) approx. 60 (44)

• The recording time for the movie drops when the disc also contains still images.

Your DVD Handycam uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of a disc. Movie containing quickly moving and complex images is recorded at a higher bit rate and this reduces the overall recording time. VBR Glossary (p.145)

Disc use

For reliability durability of re cording /playback, we recommend that you 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 able to remove the disc from your DVD Handycam.

* Depending on the place you bought, the disc has a mark.

Use of double-sided discs

Double-sided discs allow you to record both sides of a disc.

Recording on the A side

Place the disc in your DVD Handycam with the side with the symbol at the center facing outwards until it clicks.

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Place the symbol facing

symbol

• When using a double-sided disc, take care not to smudge the surface with fingerprints.

• When a double-sided disc is used in your DVD Handycam, recording/playback are performed on that side only. You cannot switch to record on or play back the other side with the disc set to the DVD Handycam. When recording/playback of one side is complete, remove the disc and turn it over to access the other side.

• The following operations are performed for each side of a double-sided disc. – Finalizing (p.54) – Unfinalizing (DVD-RW: VIDEO mode) (p.61) – Formatting (p.62)

outwards. Recording is made on the rear side.

Using your DVD Handycam

1Preparing

(See page 18 to 30.)

Select the disc that best suits your needs.

Repeated use of a disc

To save recorded images

What would you like to do after recording?

Deleting and editing images in your DVD Handycam

The disc can be played back on various DVD devices

* Select the mode on your

DVD Handycam and format (p.27).

2Shooting, deleting

and editing

(See pages 34, 40, 48 and 88.)

You cannot delete a recorded image.

Yo u can delete or edit a recorded image anytime (p.88).

3Viewing on your DVD Handycam

(See pages 36 and 42)

You can also connect it to a TV for viewing (p.52).

To use one disc repeatedly

Playing back disc on a various DVD devices

The disc can be played back even without finalizing

You can only delete the images you have just recorded (p.48).

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Finalize

4Viewing on another DVD device

(See pages 54 and 58.)

To view a disc recorded on your DVD Handycam on other DVD devices, you need to finalize it first.

Finalize

DVD dev ic e / DVD recorder

• The less the recording volume of the disc is, the more it takes time to finalize the disc.

The features of a finalized disc depend on disc type.

Finalize

Like commercially sold DVD, this disc can be played back in most DVD devices after finalizing.

DVD drive

Recordings cannot be added even if there is free space left.

Unfinalizing allows you to add recordings (p.61).

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Finalize

The disc can be played back in a device compatible with the DVD-RW VR mode.

The disc can be played back without finalizing. But finalizing is required in some cases. For details, see page 54.

Recordings can be added without unfinalizing.

Playback compatibility

Playback compatibility with any DVD device is not guaranteed. Refer to th e instruction manual supplied with your DVD device or consult your dealer.

Getting Started

Step 1: Checking supplied items

Make sure that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied.

• Discs and “Memory Stick Duo” are not

supplied.

AC Adaptor (1) (p.19)

Mains lead (1) (p.19)

A/V connecting cable (1) (p.52, 94, 96, 100)

USB cable (1) (p.98, 100) (For DCR-DVD305E/DVD755E)

Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p.51) (For DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E)

A button-type lithium battery is already installed.

Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP50 (1) (p.20)

Cleaning cloth (1)

Shoe cover (1)(p.100) (For DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E)

Attached to the camcorder.

Lens cap (1) (p.23)

Surround microphone ECM-L100 (1) (p.44) (For DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E)

CD-ROM “Picture Package Ver.1.8.1” (1) (p.101) (For DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/ DVD755E)

CD-ROM “Nero Express 6” (1) (p.101) (For DCR-DVD105E/DVD205E/ DVD304E/DVD605E/DVD705E)

Use when copying a disc recorded with your camcorder onto a 12cm DVD.

Operating Guide (This manual) (1)

To attach the lens cap

Thread the string of the lens cap (supplied) through the metal fittings of the grip belt.

Step 2: Charging the battery pack

You can charge the battery a fter attaching the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series) (p.135) to your camcorder.

• You cannot use an NP-FP30 battery pack with your camcorder. (See the reverse side of the battery pack for the model number.) Installing the battery pack with excess force may lead to camcorder malfunction such as deterioration in battery pack performance or difficulty in removing the battery pack.

CHG lamp

POWER switch

2 Slide the POWER switch in the

direction of the arrow to set it to OFF (CHG) (The default setting).

Getting Started

DC IN jack cover

DC plug

Battery

DC IN jack

Mains lead

To the wall socket

AC Adaptor

1 Slide the battery pack in the

direction of the arrow until it clicks.

3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC

IN jack on your camcorder.

Open the DC IN j ack cover to connect the AC Adaptor.

DC IN jack cover

Match the v mark on the DC plug with v mark on your camcorder.

4 Connect the mains lead to the AC

Adaptor and the wall socket.

The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts.

Step 2: Charging the battery pack (continued)

5 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off

when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder.

• Disconnect the AC Adaptor holding both your camcorder and the DC plug.

To remove the battery pack

Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and remove the battery pack.

BATT (batter y) release lever

• When you remove the battery pack, make sure that none of the respective lamps of the POWER switch (p.23) is on.

When storing the battery pack

Use up the battery pack completely if you do not intend to use it for a long time (p.135).

To use an outside power source

Make the same connections as you do when charging the battery pack. The battery pack will not lose its charge in this case.

Charging time (full charge)

Approximate time (m in.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack.

Battery pack Charging time

NP-FP50 (supplied)

NP-FP70

NP-FP71

NP-FP90

125

155

170

220

Recording time

Approximate time (m in.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack.

For DCR-DVD105E/DVD605E

Battery pack

Continuous recording time

NP-FP50 (supplied)

NP-FP70

NP-FP71

NP-FP90

For DCR-DVD205E/DVD705E

Battery pack

Continuous recording time

NP-FP50 (supplied)

NP-FP70

NP-FP71

NP-FP90

100 115

215 240

255 290

385 435

080 085 090

170 185 190

200 220 230

300 335 345

Typical recording time*

045 050

095

110

115 130

175 195

Typical recording time*

040 040 045

085 090 095

100 110 115

150 165 170

For DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E

Continuous

Battery pack

recording time

NP-FP50 (supplied)

NP-FP70

NP-FP71

NP-FP90

* Typical recording time shows the time when you

repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/ off and zooming.

• Times shown vary according to the following conditions.

– Top: When the LCD backlight turns on. – Middle: When the LCD backlight turns off. – Bottom: Recording time when recording with

the viewfinder while the LCD panel is closed.

075 085 090

160 180 185

190 215 220

285 320 335

Typical recording time*

035 040 045

080 090 090

095

105 110

140 160 165

Playback time

Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack.

For DCR-DVD105E/DVD605E

Battery pack

NP-FP50 (supplied)

NP-FP70

NP-FP71

NP-FP90

LCD screen opened*

LCD screen closed

105 120

225 255

270 300

400 455

For DCR-DVD205E/DVD705E

Battery pack

LCD screen opened*

NP-FP50 (supplied)

NP-FP70

NP-FP71

NP-FP90

For DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E

Battery pack

LCD screen opened*

NP-FP50 (supplied)

NP-FP70

NP-FP71

NP-FP90

* When the LCD backlight turns on.

On the battery pack

• Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).

• The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or BATTERY INFO (p.47) will not be correctly displayed under the following conditions.

– The battery pack is not attached correctly. – The battery pack is damaged. – The battery pack is fully discharged.

(For BATTERY INFO only.)

• The power will not be supplied from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to t he DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the mains lead is disconnected from the wall socket.

• We recommend that you use an NP-FP70, NPFP71 or NP-FP90 battery pack when a video light (optional) is attached.

On the charging/recording/playback time

• Times measured with the camcorder at 25 °C (77°F). (10-30°C (50-86°F) is recommended.)

• Available recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures.

• The available recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder.

LCD screen closed

085 100

185 215

220 255

335 385

LCD screen closed

080 095

175 200

205 235

310 355

Getting Started

Step 2: Charging the battery pack (continued)

On the AC Adaptor

• Connect the AC Adaptor to an easily accessible wall socket close by. If any trouble occurs while using the adaptor, immediately shut off the power by disconnecting the plug from the wall socket.

• Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture.

• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction.

PRECAUTION

• The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall socket, even if the set itself has been turned off.

Step 3: Turning the power on, and holding your camcorder

To record, slide the POWER switch to turn on the respective lamp. When using it for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p.26).

POWER switch

Lens cap

• After you have set the date and time ([CLOCK SET], p.26), the next time you turn on the power of your camcorder, the current date and time will be displayed on the LCD screen for a few seconds.

3 Hold your camcorder correctly.

Getting Started

1 Remove the lens cap by pressing

both knobs on the sides of the cap.

2 Turn on the power by sliding the

POWER switch in the direction of the arrow while pressing the green button in the center.

When you record, switc h the power mode by sliding the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow until the respective lamp lights up.

Green button

(Movie): To record movies (Still): To record still images

4 Ensure a good grip, then fasten the

belt.

To turn off the power

Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).

• At the time of purchase, the power will be set to turn off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any operation attempted for approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power. ([A.SHUT OFF], p.82).

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.)

2 90 degrees

(max.)

• Be careful not to press the buttons on the LCD frame accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD screen.

• If you open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side, you can close it with the LCD screen side facing out. This is convenient during playback operations.

To turn off the LCD backlight to make the battery last longer (For DCR-DVD205E/DVD304E/ DVD305E/DVD705E/DVD755E)

Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until appears. This setting is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or you want to save battery power. The recorded picture will not be affected by the setting. To cancel, press and hold DISP/BATT INFO until disappears.

DISP/BATT INFO

1 90 degrees to

the camcorder

The viewfinder

You can view pictures using the viewfinder with the LCD panel closed to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the picture seen on the LCD screen is poor.

Viewfinder

Extend the viewfinder until it clicks.

Viewfinder lens adjustment lever

Move it until the picture is clear.

• You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder backlight by selecting [LCD/VF SET] - [VF B.LIGHT] (p.79). The recorded picture will not be affected by the setting.

• You can adjust [FADER] and [EXPOSURE] while looking through the viewfinder (p.69, 75).

• See [LCD/VF SET] - [LCD BRIGHT] (p.79) to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.

Step 5: Using the touch panel

You can play back recorded pictures (p.36,

42), or change the settings (p.64) using the touch panel. Touch the buttons displayed on the screen.

Support the rear of the LCD panel with the palm of your left hand. Then, touch the buttons displayed on the screen.

Touch the button on the LCD screen.

DISP/BATT INFO

• Perform the same actions as explained above when you press the buttons on the LCD frame.

• Be careful not to press buttons on the LCD frame accidentally while using the touch panel.

• If the buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly, adjust the LCD screen. (CALIBRATION) (p.138)

Changing the language setting

You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. Select the screen language in [LANGUAGE] on the TIME/LANGU. (p.82).

Getting Started

To hide the screen indicators

Press DISP/BATT INFO to hide or show the screen indicators (counter, etc.).

Step 6: Setting the date and time

Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. If you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder or slide the POWER switch.

• If you do not use your camcorder for about 3

months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time se ttings may be cleared from the memory. In that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then set the date and time again (p.139).

POWER switch

Skip to step 4 when you set the clock for the first time.

1 Touch t [SETUP].

4 Select the desired geographical

area with / , then touch .

5 Set [SUMMERTIME] to [ON] with

/ , if necessary, then touch .

6 Set [Y] (year) with / , then

touch .

• You can set any year up to the year 2079.

7 Set [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and

minute, then touch .

The clock starts.

2 Select (TIME/LANGU.) with

/ , then touch .

3 Select [CLOCK SET] with / ,

then touch .

• Refer to page 131 for information concerning “World time difference.”

• The recording date and time are not displayed during recording, but are automatically recorded onto the disc and you can check them during playback ([DATA CODE], p.80).

Step 7: Inserting a disc or a “Memory Stick Duo”

Inserting a disc

A new 8cm DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW is required for recording (p.14).

• Remove dust or fingerprints from the disc

beforehand, using the cleanin g cloth supplied with your camcorder (p.132).

ACCESS lamp (Disc)

POWER switch

1 Check that the power of your

camcorder is on.

• You can remove the disc when a power source is connected to your camcorder even when your camcorder is turned off. However, the disc recognition process (step 4) does not start.

Disc cover OPEN switch

Pickup lens

When the disc cover opens slightly, open it further.

• If you catch the lens cap strap when closing the disc cover, it may cause your camcorder to malfunction.

3 Set the disc with the recording side

facing your camcorder, then press the center of the disc until it clicks.

Getting Started

2 Slide the disc cover OPEN switch

in the direction of the arrow (OPEN B).

[PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on the LCD screen. Then the opening melody sounds once, and the camcorder beeps. After the beeps stop, the disc cover opens slightly automatically.

Set the disc with the label side facing out when using a single-sided disc.

• Do not touch the disc with the recording side or pickup lens (p.139). When using a double-sided disc, take care not to smudge the surface with fingerprints.

• If you close the disc cover with the disc set incorrectly, it may cause your camcorder to malfunction.

Step 7: Inserting a disc or a “Memory Stick Duo” (continued)

4 Close the disc cover.

The [DISC ACCESS] screen appears. It may take some time to recognize the disc depending on the disc type and condition.

xDVD -R

You can start recording immediately after [DISC ACCESS] disappears from the LCD screen. You do not need to proceed to steps after step 5.

xDVD -RW

Select the recording format, then format the disc. Proceed to step 5.

xDVD +RW

Select the aspect ratio of the recording picture, then format the disc. Proceed to step 6.

• During Easy Handycam operation (p.32), [Format the disc? If not, remove the disc.] appears. Touch , then proceed to step 8.

5 Select the recording format for a

DVD-RW, and touch , then proceed to step 7.

FORMAT : VIDEO

Can playback on

various DVD devices.

Cannot edit in Camcorder

xVIDEO mode

You can play back the disc on most of DVD devices if you finalize it.

xVR mode

You can edit, delete pictures, or divide movies on your camcorder (p.88). However, the disc can be played back only on DVD devices that support VR mode when you finalize it.

VRVIDEO

6 Select the aspect ratio of the

recording picture ([16:9 WIDE] or [4:3]) for DVD+RW, then touch .

FORMAT : 16:9 WIDE

Select aspect ratio of movie to be recorded.

Format again to change.

16:9

4:3

WIDE

x16:9 WIDE

You can record wide-angle highresolution pictures. If you intend to view pictures on a wide TV, selecting [16:9 WIDE] is recommended.

x4:3

You can record to play back pictures on a 4:3 TV.

7 Touch [YES] t [YES].

8 Touch when [Completed.]

appears.

When the formatting is completed, you can start recording on the DVD-RW/ DVD+RW.

• Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor while formatting.

To remove the disc

Perform step 1 and 2 to open the disc cover, then remove the disc.

• Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder while the ACCESS lamp lights up or flashes, or [DISC ACCESS] or [PREPARING TO OPEN] is displayed on the LCD screen.

• It may take some time to remove the disc depending on the disc condition or recorded materials.

• It may take up to 10 minutes to remove a disc if it is damaged or is dirty with fingerprints, etc. In that case, the disc might be damaged.

• After your camcorder recognizes the disc, disc information such as the date you started to use it and information on previously recorded areas appears for about 8 seconds. The information on previously recorded areas may not be displayed correctly depending on the condition of the disc.

• To delete all of the previously recorded pictures from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use it again to record new pictures, see “Deleting all of the scenes on the disc (Formatting)” on page 62.

Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” (DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/ DVD755E)

You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo” marked with or

• The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the image quality or the image size. For details, see page 74.

(p.133).

1 Open the Memory Stick Duo cover.

• If you force the “Memory Stick Duo” int o the slot in the wrong direction, the Memory Stick Duo slot, or image data may be damaged.

3 Close the Memory Stick Duo cover.

To eject a “Memory Stick Duo”

Lightly push the “Memory Stick Duo” after step 2.

• When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder is reading/writing data. Do not shake or knock your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the “Memory Stick Duo,” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, image data may be damaged.

• Make sure that the “Memory Stick Duo” does not pop up and drop off when inserting and removing it from your camcorder.

Getting Started

2 Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into

the Memory Stick Duo slot in the right direction until it clicks.

ACCESS lamp (“Memory Stick Duo”)

Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of

MODE

the recording picture (DCR-DVD205E/DVD304E/ DVD305E/DVD705E/DVD755E)

By recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode, you can enjoy wide-angle, high-resolution pictures.

• If you intend to view pictures on a wide TV, recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode is recommended.

POWER switch

WIDE SELECT

Movies

1 Slide the POWER switch in the

direction of the arrow to light up the (Movie) lamp.

2 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to

select the desired screen aspect ratio.

16:9 (wide)* 4:3*

* When viewing on the LCD screen. It may be

different in the viewfinder.

• You cannot change the aspect ratio in the following cases:

– when using a DVD+RW – while recording movies – when [D.EFFECT] is set to [OLD

MOVIE] (p.76)

• Differences in the angle of view between 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 vary depending on the zoom position.

• Available recording time may be shorter in the following situations.

– when you toggle between 16:9 (wide) and

4:3 while recording on a DVD-R/DVDRW (VIDEO mode).

– when you change [REC MODE] (p.78)/

with a DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/ DVD+RW inserted while 4:3 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 TV (16:9/4:3) (p.52).

• When viewing 16:9 (wide) pictures with [TV TYPE] set to [4:3], pictures may appear rough depending on subjects.

To play back images on a DVD device or a DVD recorder

The way you see pictures on the TV screen may differ depending on your device. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices you use.

Still images

1 Slide the POWE R switch to light up

the (Still) lamp.

The image size ratio changes to 4:3.

2 Select the recording media for still

images (For DCR-DVD304E/ DVD305E/DVD755E).

1 Touch t [STILL MEDIA]. 2 Select the recording media for still

images and touch .

• The default setting is [MEMORY STICK].

3 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to

select the desired setting.

• Still imag e size is [ 0.7M ] ( ) when 16:9 (wide) is set and maximum [1.0M] ( ) when 4:3 is set.

• The number of recordable still images varies depending on image quality and image size. For details, see p.74.

Getting Started

Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automatic settings

Using Easy Handycam operation

Easy Handycam operation is a function for making nearly all settings automatic with just one press of

EASY button

the EASY button. Your camcorder automatically carries out the various adjustments required for shooting, so no detailed settings are required. Since only basic funct ions become available and scre en font size increases for easy viewing, even first time users can enjoy easy operation.

The settings of your camcorder during Easy Handycam operation

Touch [SETUP] to display the available setup items. For details on setup, See page 64.

BEEP

• Nearly all setup items are automatically fixed to the setting of Easy Handycam operation.

• is not displayed during Easy Handycam operation.

• To perform settings such as focusing manually and adding special effects, cancel Easy Handycam operation.

Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam operation

You cannot use following buttons or functions since they are automatically set. If you set an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation] appears.

• BACK LIGHT (p.45)

• Press and hold DISP BATT/INFO (For DCR-DVD205E/DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD705E/DVD755E) (p.47)

• Review/Review deleting (p.48)

To cancel Easy Handycam

Press EASY again. disappears on the screen.

• If you turn off the power without canceling Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder turns on in Easy Handycam operation automatically when you turn on the power.

Now try recording page 34

Complete the preparations described in steps 1 to 8 (p.18 to 30) before operation.

• When inserting a new DVD-RW, it is formatted with VIDEO mode.

• When using a DVD-RW disc formatted in VR mode, you cannot use the editing function on your camcorder (p.88).

If you do not intend to use Easy Handycam operation, go to page 40.

Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automatic settings

Recording with ease

Slide the POWER switch

DCR-DVD105E/ DVD 605E:

Movies

1 Slide the POWER switch A in the direction of the arrow to light up the

(Movie) lamp.

2 Press START/STOP B (or C).

• The default settings is [SP] (p.78).

in the direction of the arrow while pressing the green button only when the POWER switch is in the OFF (CHG) position.

To record movies To record still images

REC

[STBY]

To stop recording, press START/STOP again.

[REC]

To record the next images

Perform step 2.

• You can continue recording if you have not finalized the disc (p.54) and there is remaining space to record on the disc when:

– you turn off the power, then turn it on again. – you remove a disc from your camcorder, then insert it again.

Before Easy Handycam operation

Turn on your camcorder and press EASY to set to Easy Handycam operation (p.32).

[Easy Handycam operation ON.] appears, then appears on the LCD screen.

Still images

1 Slide the POWER switch A in the direction of the arrow to light up the (Still)

lamp.

2 Select the recording destination for still images (For DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/

DVD755E).

1 Touch [SETUP] t [STILL MEDIA]. 2 Select the media for recording still images, then touch .

The recording screen returns with the selected recording media displayed at the top right.

The number of recordable still images and recording media

Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automatic settings

• The default setting is [MEMORY STICK].

3 Press PHOTO D lightly to adjust the focus A, then press it fully B.

• The default setting is [FINE] (p.74).

Flashing bLights up

A shutter sound is heard. When disappears, the image has been recorded.

Playing back with ease

1 Press PLAY/EDIT A (or B)

The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen.

Previous 6 pictures

Next 6 pictures

Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow while pressing the green button only when the POWER switch is in the OFF (CHG) position.

Disc type DVD-RW recording format

Appears with the image on each of the tab that was lastly played back/recorded.

Returns to the recording screen

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-DVD304E/

DVD305E/DVD755E).

• It may take some time to display the VISUAL INDEX screen.

• Select tab to play back the first 5 seconds of each movie clip in the VISUAL INDEX screen.

2 Start playing back.

Movies

Touch tab, then the movie to be played back.

Toggles Play or Pause as you touch

Next scene

Recording date/time

Reverse/ Forward

Beginning of the scene/ previous scene

Stop (go to the VISUAL INDEX screen)

Before Easy Handycam operation

Turn on your camcorder and press EASY to set to Easy Handycam operation (p.32).

[Easy Handycam operation ON.] appears, then appears on the LCD screen.

• When playback of the selected movie reaches the end, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen.

• Touch / during pause to play back movie slowly.

• When you touch a movie marked with i, you can play it back from the point you have stopped

previously.

• Touch [SETUP] t [VOLUME], then adjust the volume with / .

Still Images

Disc:

Touch tab and the still image to be played back.

Slide show button

Media type

Go to the VISUAL INDEX screen

Previous/Next

“Memory Stick Duo” (For DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E):

Touch tab and the still image to be played back.

(p.47)

Recording date/time

Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automatic settings

Slide show button

Media type

Go to the VISUAL INDEX screen

• Touch to play back a series of still images (p.47).

• When you playback during Easy Handycam operation, you cannot use following functions: – Playback zoom (p.46) – Turning off the backlight of the LCD screen (For DCR-DVD205E/DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD705E/

DVD755E) (p.24)

Previous/Next

(p.47)

Recording date/time

Preparation for playing back on a DVD player (Finalizing)

Finalizing makes the reco rded DV D compatible for playback with DVD devices and DVD drives of computers. With Easy Handycam operation, your DVD Handycam sets up the following options automatically. Therefore, you can finalize a disc easily.

– creating a DVD menu to display images as thumbnails on a DVD player, etc. – creating a Photomovie to play back still images on a DVD player, etc.

DVD menu, Photomovie Glossary (p.144, 145)

• A DVD-R cannot be overwritten once you finalize it even when there is space to

be recorded.

• If you finalize a DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, you cannot record additional

material on the disc during Easy Handycam operation. Cancel Easy Handycam operation, then follow the steps shown on page 61.

Preparation for finalizing a disc

1 Place your camcorder in a stable position. Connect the AC Adaptor to the

DC IN jack on your camcorder.

POWER switch

AC Adaptor

• Be sure to use the AC adaptor to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during finalizing.

DC IN jack

To the wall socket

2 Turn on your camcorder and press EASY to set to Easy Handycam (p.32).

[Easy Handycam operation ON.] and appears on the screen.

3 Insert the disc to be finalized.

Finalizing a disc

Touch the LCD screen in the following steps.

123

456

• Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC adaptor during finalizing.

• The shorter the amount of material recorded, the longer it takes for finalizing.

Completed a disc

Remove the disc from your camcorder. Enjoy watching images on the DVD device or DVD drive, etc. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the DVD device, etc.

Deleting all the scenes after playback (Formatting)

DVD

+RW

Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automatic settings

If you format the disc, the disc recovers recording used capacity and is reusable for recording thereafter. If you want to reuse a DVD-RW to record in VR mode, format the disc after canceling Easy Handycam operation (p.62).

• Note that you cannot recover a scene once you delete it.

Touch the LCD screen in the following steps.

1 [SETUP] 2 [FORMAT] (For DCR-DVD105E/DVD205E/DVD605E/DVD705E)

[ FORMAT] (For DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E)

3 [YES] 4 [YES] 5

Recording/Playback

Recording

Remove the lens cap.

DCR-DVD105E/DVD605E:

START/STOP B

Movies

1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction

of the arrow to light up the (Movie) lamp.

2 Press START/STOP A (or B).

60min

PHOTO

POWER switch

START/STOP A

Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow while pressing the green button only when the POWER switch is in the OFF (CHG) position.

REC

To stop recording, press START/STOP again.

[STBY] [REC]

Still Images

1 Slide the POWER switch to light up the (Still) lamp.

2 Select the recording media for still images (For DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/

DVD755E).

1 Touch t [STILL MEDIA]. 2 Select the media for recording still images, then touch .

The recording screen returns with the selected recording media displayed at the top right.

• The default setting is [MEMORY STICK].

1 2

The number of recordable still images and recording media

3 Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus A, then press it fully B.

Flashing bLights up

A shutter sound is heard. When disappears, the image has been recorded.

Recording/Playback

To check or delete the last recording (Review/Review deleting)

See page 48.

• If the ACCESS lamp is on after recording is finished, it means data is still being written onto the disc or “Memory Stick Duo” (For DCRDVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E). Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the battery or AC Adaptor.

Playback

Remove the lens cap.

PLAY/EDITB

PLAY/EDIT A

1 Slide the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder.

2 Press PLAY/EDIT A (or B).

The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen.

Previous 6 pictures

Next 6 pictures

Returns to the recording screen

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-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E).

• It may take some time to display the VISUAL INDEX screen.

Zoom lever

POWER switch

Disc type DVD-RW recording

format

Appears with the image on each of the tab that was lastly played back/recorded.

Useful functions on VISUAL INDEX screen

• Moving the zoom lever changes the VISUAL INDEX screen indication from 6 to 12 and more images can be displayed at the same time. Touch [ DISPLAY] in STANDARD SET to set the number of thumbnails that appear in the VISUAL INDEX screen (p.81).

• Select to play back the first 5 seconds of each movie clip in the VISUAL INDEX screen in sequence, so you can check the movie. Set [ MOVIE PB] to [OFF] in STANDARD SET not to play back the movie and make the battery last longer (p.81).

3 Start playing back.

G V I s

Movies Still Images

Touch tab and the movie to be played back.

Beginning of the scene/ previous scene

Toggles Play or Pause as you touch

Next scene

Disc:

Touch tab and the still image to be played back.

Stop (go to the VISUAL INDEX screen)

• When playback of the selected movie reaches the end, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen.

• Touch / during pause to play back movie slowly.

• One touch makes the reverse/fast forward approximately 5 times faster, two touches makes it approximately 10 times* faster.

* Approximately 8 times faster using a

DVD+RW

• When you touch a movie marked with i, you can play it back from the point you have stopped previously.

Reverse/ Forward

To adjust the volume

Touch t [VOLUME], then adjust it with / .

• If you cannot find [VOLUME ] in , touch [SETUP] (p.64).

Slide show button (p.47)

Go to the VISUAL INDEX screen

Previous/ Next

“Memory Stick Duo” (For DCRDVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E) :

Touch tab and the still image to be played back.

Slide show button (p.47)

Previous/

o to the

ISUAL

NDEX

creen

To playback the disc on other DVD devices

See page 54.

Recording/Playback

Functions used for recording/playback, etc.

Recording

To use zoom ....................... 15

Move the power zoom lever 1 slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.

Wider range of view: (Wide)

DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/ DVD755E:

Close view: (Telephoto)

• Be careful not to remove your finger suddenly

from the power zoom lever 1 If you do so, the sound of the lever moving may be recorded.

• You cannot change the zoom speed with the zoom

DCR-DVD205E/DVD705E:

DCR-DVD105E/DVD605E:

buttons 5 on the LCD frame.

• The minimum distance required between your camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 1/2 inch) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto.

• You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] want to zoom to a level greater than the fo llowing:

DCR-DVD105E/DVD605E 20 ×

DCR-DVD205E/DVD304E/ DVD305E/DVD705E/ DVD755E

(p.72) if you

(optical zoom)

12 ×

To record sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (For DCRDVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E)

.......................................... 2

Your camcorder has Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator installed for recording 5.1ch surround sound. Enjoy realistic sound when playing the disc on devices that support 5.1ch surround sound.

When recording in 5.1ch surround sound, attach the supplied surround microphone to your camcorder. Without a surround microphone, your camcorder records in 2ch sound.

• is displayed on the screen during 5.1ch recording/playback. 5.1ch sound is converted to 2ch when played back on your camcorder.

Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator, 5.1ch surround sound Glossary (p.144)

Recording with the supplied microphone

Firmly attach the ECM-L100 surround microphone (supplied) to the Active Interface Shoe

2 on the camcorder in the

direction of the arrow.

When the microphone is correctly attached to your camcorder, appears on the screen. To detach the microphone, slide it in the opposite direction of the arrow in the illustration above.

• Do not hold your camcorder by the microphone. This may cause a malfunction.

• Because each supplied microphone is tuned at the factory with one camcorder, another microphone of the same model cannot record properly in 5.1ch surround sound with your camcorder.

• If your supplied microphone is lost or damaged, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. You must also leave your camcorder with us so that we can tune your new or repaired microphone.

To record in dark places (NightShot plus)

.......................................... 3

Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch 3 to ON. ( and [”NIGHTSHOT PLUS”] appear.)

• To record an image brighter, use Super NightShot plus function (p.71). To record an image brighter in dim light, use Color Slow Shutter function (p.71).

• The NightShot plus and Super NightShot plus use infrared light. Therefore, do not cover the infrared port 4 with your fingers or other objects.

• Remove the conversion lens (optional).

• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p.70) when it is hard to focus automatically.

• Do not use these functions in bright places. This may cause a malfunction.

To adjust the exposure for backlit

subjects (BACK LIGHT).............. 7

To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects, press BACK LIGHT 7 to display .. To cancel the back light function, press BACK LIGHT again.

To adjust the focus for an off center

subject................................. 6

See [SPOT FOCUS] on page 70.

To fix the exposure for the selected

subject................................. 6

See [SPOT METER] on page 68.

Recording/Playback

Functions used for recording/playback, etc. (continued)

DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E:

DCR-DVD205E/DVD705E:

DCR-DVD105E/DVD605E:

To record in mirror mode ........... 0

Open the LCD screen 0 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side (2).

• A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD

screen, but the picture will be normal when recorded.

• Wh en recording in mirror mode, the image is not

displayed in the viewfinder.

To add special effects ............... 6

See PICT. APPLI. on page 75.

To use a tripod........................ qg

Attach the tripod (optional: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm ) to the tripod receptacle qg using a tripod screw.

To attach the shoulder belt ......... qf

Attach the shoulder belt (optional) with your camcorder to the hook for the shoulder belt.

Playback

To use Playback zoom............15

You can magnify pictures from about 1.1 to 5 times the original size. Magnification can be adjusted with the power zoom lever 1 or the zoom buttons 5 on the LCD frame.

1 Play back the picture you want to

magnify.

2 Magnify the picture with T (Telephoto).

A frame appears on the LCD screen.

3 Touch the portion that you want to display

in the center of the LCD screen.

4 Adjust the magnification with W (Wide

angle)/T (Telephoto).

To cancel, touch [END].

• You cannot change the zoom speed with the zoom

buttons 5 on the LCD frame.

To play back a series of

still images (Slide show) ........... 6

Touch on the still image playback screen. The slide show begins from the selected image. Touch to stop the slide show. To restart, touch again.

• You can touch to set continuous slide show

playback. The default setting is [ON] (continuous playback).

• You cannot operate playback zoom during slide show.

Recording/playback

To check the remaining battery .... qs

Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then press DISP/BATT INFO qs. If you press this button once, BATTERY INFO appears on the screen for about 7 seconds. Press the button while BATTERY INFO appears on the screen to extend the indication to the 20-second maximum.

To turn off the operation confirmation

beep.................................... 6

See [BEEP] on page 81.

To initialize the settings (RESET).. qd

Press RESET qd to initialize all the settings, including settings for date and time. (Setup items customized on Personal Menu are not initialized.)

Other part names and functions

9 Built-in stereo microphone

When an external microphone (supplied or optional) is connected, it takes precedence over the internal microphone (For DCR-DVD304E/ DVD305E/DVD755E) (p.100).

8 Remote sensor (For DCR-DVD304E/

DVD305E/DVD755E) Point the Remote Commander (p.51) towards

the remote sensor to operate your camcorder.

qa Speaker

Sounds come out from the speaker while playing back.

• For how to adjust the volume, see page 43.

Recording/Playback

Remaining battery (approx.)

Recording capacity (approx.)

Checking/Deleting the last scene (Review/Review deleting)

You can check or delete the last recorded scene.

You cannot delete it if: – you have removed the disc. – you have recorded the new movies

or still images.

Checking the last scene (Review)

Slide the POWER switch to light up the (Movie) or (Still) lamp, then touch .

The playback of the latest scene starts.

Movie

Touch to display below function buttons.

: Return to the beginning of the

viewing movie.

/ : Adjust the volume

Still image

To return to recording

Touch .

• Camera data (recording date, conditions etc.) is

not displayed.

• When reviewing still images recorded

continuously (p.73), you can forward/backward the images with / .

Deleting the last scene (Review deleting)

If the checked scene is unnecessary, you can delete it on the spot. Use the sam e procedure to dele te still images recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo” until turning off the power after finishing recording (For DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/ DVD755E).

Data once recorded on DVD-Rs cannot be deleted.

1 Press during the review.

2 Touch [YES].

• You cannot recover a scene once you delete it.

• You can only delete the last recorded scene. When is grayed out, you cannot delete the scene

due to the following reasons. – The last recorded scene has been already

deleted.

– There is a movie or still image that has been

recorded just after the scene being played back.

• When you delete still images that were recorded

continuously (p.73), all the images are deleted at same time. You can delete a specific still image when you record images in a DVD-RW (VR mode) and “Memory Stick Duo”

DVD305E/DVD755E)

DVD

+RW

(For DCR-DVD304E/

(p.87, 88).

Indicators displayed during recording/playback

The indicators during recording will not be recorded.

( ) is a reference page.

Recording movies Recording still images

1 Remaining battery (approx.) (47) 2 Recording mode (HQ / SP / LP) (78) 3 Recording status ([STBY] (standby) /

[REC] (recording))

4 Counter (hour: minute: second) 5 Disc type (14) 6 Recording format of a DVD-RW (14) 7 Remaining recordable time of the movie

(approx.) (81)

8 Review button (48) 9 Personal Menu button (64)

q; PLAY/EDIT button qa Image size (74)(For DCR-DVD205E/

DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD705E/ DVD755E)

qs Quality ([FINE] / [STD]) (74) qd The number of recordable still images

and recording media (For DCRDVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E)

qf Recording folder (only for “Memory

Stick Duo”)*(For DCR-DVD304E/ DVD305E/DVD755E)

* As the number of still images recorded in

“Memory Stick Duo” increases, new folders are automatically created to store them.

Viewing movies Viewing still images

60min

Recording/Playback

qg Playback mode qh Previous/Next button (36, 43) qj Scene number qk Video operation buttons (36, 43)

ql Number of played back still images /Total

number of recorded still images

w; Play back folder (only for “Memory Stick

Duo”)(For DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/ DVD755E)

wa Data file name ws VISUAL INDEX button (37, 43) wd Slide show button (47) wf Previous/Next button (37, 43)

Indicators displayed during recording/playback (continued)

( ) is a reference page.

Indicators on the LCD screen and viewfinder

When you can change the setup items, or during recording or playback, following indicators displayed.

Upper left Upper Center Upper right

Bottom Center

Upper left

Indicator Meaning

5.1ch surround recording/ playback (44)

Self-timer recording (71)

Upper center

Indicator Meaning

Upper right

Indicator Meaning

Continuous photo recording /Bracket recording (73)

Flash light (70)

MICREF LEVEL low (79) LCD panel off (76)

Repeat of Slide show (47)

Fader (75)

LCD backlight off (24)

Center

Indicator Meaning

NightShot plus (45)

Super NightShot plus (71)

Color Slow Shutter (71) PictBridge connecting (98 )

E Warning (125)

Bottom

Indicator Meaning

Picture effect (76)

Digital effect (76)

9 Manual focus (70)

PROGRAM AE (68)

. Backlight (45)

n White balance (69)

WIDE SELECT (30,72)

SteadyShot off (73)

Flexible spot meter (68)/ Exposure (69)

DATA CODE while recording

The recording date and time is recorded automatically on the disc and “Memory Stick Duo” (DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/ DVD755E). They are not displayed while recording. However, you can check them as [DATA CODE] during playback (p.80). You can view the recording date and time on a DVD device, etc. (p.58, [SUB-T DATE], p.82).

Remote Commander (DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E)

Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander.

Insulation sheet

1 DATA CODE (p.80)

Displays the date and time or camera setting data of the recorded images (p.80) when you press this while playing back.

2 PHOTO (p.35, 40)

The on-screen image when you press this button will be recorded as a still image.

3 SCAN/SLOW (p.36, 43) 4 . > (Previous/Next) (p.36, 37, 43) 5 PLAY (p.36, 43) 6 STOP (p.36, 43) 7 DISPLAY (p.25) 8 Transmitter 9 START/STOP (p.34, 40) q; Power zoom (p.44, 46) qa PAUSE (p.36, 43) qs VISUAL INDEX (p.36, 43)

Displays a VISUAL INDEX screen when you press this while playing back.

qd b / B / v / V / ENTER

When you press any button, the orange frame appears on the LCD screen. Select a desired button or an item with b / B / v / V, then press ENTER to enter.

• Point the Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder (p.47).

• When no commands have been sent from the Remote Commander in a certain period, the orange frame disappears. When you press any of b / B / v / V, or ENTER again, the frame appears at the position where it was displayed last.

• To change the battery, see page 139.

Recording/Playback

Playing the picture on a TV

Connect your camcorder to the input jack of TV or VCR using A/V connecting cable 1 or A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO 2. Connect your camcorder to the wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p.19). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.

A/V jack

: Signal flow

S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO

1 A/V connecting cable (supplied)

Connect to the input jack of the other device.

2 A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO

(optional)

When connecting to another device via the S VIDEO jack, by using an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional), higher quality pictures can be produced than with an A/V connecting cable. Connect the white and red plug (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional). The yellow plug connection is not necessary. S VIDEO connection only will not output audio.

When your TV is connected to a VCR

Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.), if the VCR has an input selector.

(Yellow) (White) (Red)

VCRs or TVs

To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) (For DCRDVD205E/DVD304E/DVD305E/ DVD705E/DVD755E)

Change the setting according to the screen aspect ratio of the TV you will view pictures on.

1 Slide the POWER switch to turn on your

camcorder and press PLAY/EDIT.

2 Touch t [SETUP] t

STANDARD SET t [TV TYPE] t [16:9] or [4:3] t .

• When you set [TV TYPE] to [4:3], the image

quality may deteriorate. Also, when the recorded picture’s aspect ratio switches between 16:9 (wide) and 4:3, the image may jitter.

• When you play back a picture recorded in 16:9

(wide) aspect ratio on a 4:3 TV not compatible with the 16:9 (wide) signal, set [TV TYPE] to [4:3].

When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack)

Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR.

• You can display the counter on the TV screen by setting [DISP OUTPUT] to [V-OUT/PANEL] (p.81).

If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin adaptor (EUROCONNECTOR)

Use a 21-pin adaptor (optional) to view playback picture.

TV/VCR

Recording/Playback

Playback on DVD devices

Finalize

Making the disc compatible with playback on DVD devices or DVD drives (Finalizing)

Finalizing makes the reco rded DV D compatible for playback with DVD devices and DVD drives of computers.

• Playback compatibility with any DVD device is not guaranteed.

The following settings are available before finalizing.

–Select the type of DVD menu to view disc content (see page 57)* –Create a Photomovie to view still images (see page 57)* –Change the disc titles (see page 57)

The DVD type determines finalizing characteristics.

Discs that must be finalized...

Discs that do not require finalizing...

DVD

+RW

Disc type has to be finalized in the following cases:

1 To create the DVD menus or Photomovie 2 To enable playback in DVD drives of computers. 3 When only little material is recorded

DVD

+RW

5 minutes or less in HQ mode, 8 minutes or less in SP mode and 15 minutes or less in LP mode.

Operation flow

To play back a disc in a DVD device for the first time (p.56)

Playback on other DVD device

Finalize

In case 1, 2 or 3.

Make desired settings.

BDVD men u* BPhotomovie* BDisc title

To add recordings to a finalized disc (p.61)

Finalize

Recordings cannot be added.

Unfinalize the disc.

Recordings can be added as usual.

When the DVD menu or Photomovie has been created, a confirmation screen prompts you to confirm that you wish to add a recording.

Make a new recording

To play back a disc in a DVD device after adding a recording (p.56)

Playback on other DVD device

Finalize

Make desired settings.

Only in case 1

BDVD menu* BPhotomovie* BDisc title

Playback on DVD devices

* Not possible for (p.57).

Making the disc compatible with playback on DVD devices or DVD drives (Finalizing) (continued)

Finalizing a disc

• It takes from a minute to a few hours for

finalizing. The shorter the amount of material recorded on the disc, the longer it takes for finalizing.

• Use the AC Adaptor as the power source

to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during finalizing.

• When you finalize a double-sided di sc, you must

finalize each side of the disc.

1 Place your camcorder in a stable

position. Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder.

2 Turn on the power by sliding the

POWER switch.

3 Insert the disc to be finalized.

4 Touch t [FINALIZE] .

Touching [SET] allows you to perform the following operations.

– To select a DVD menu style (p.57) – To change Photomovie setting (p.57) – To change the disc title (p.57)

5 Touch t [YES] t [YES].

Finalizing starts.

• Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during finalizing. When you need to disconnect the AC Adaptor, make sure that the power of your camcorder is set to off and disconnect the adaptor after the CHG (charge) lamp goes off. Finalizing restarts when you connect the AC Adaptor and turn on your camcorder again. You cannot remove the disc until the finalizing operation is completed.

6 Touch , when [Completed.]

appears.

• When us ing a DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDE O mode)/

DVD+RW, Z flashes after finalizing is completed on the recording standby screen of your camcorder. Remove the disc from your camcorder.

• When you made the setting to enable a creation of a DVD menu on DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, then finalize the disc, the DVD menu appears for a few seconds while finalizing the disc.

• You cannot view a Photomovie with the DVD-R/ DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) discs in your camcorder.

• After finalizing a disc, the disc indicator and the recording format are displayed as shown below:

Go to step 5 if you want to finalize the disc using the following default settings.

– DVD menu: Style 1 – Photomovie: Create Photomovie – Disc title: The date when the disc was first

used

DVD menu, Photomovie, Disc title Glossary (p.144, 145)

DVD-R

DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)

DVD-RW (VR mode)

DVD+RW

To select a DVD menu style

1 Touch [DVD MENU]. 2 Select the desired style from 4 types of

pattern with / .

Select [NO MENU] if you do not create a DVD menu.

3 Touch t [END].

To change a Photomovie setting

1 Touch [PHOTOMOVIE]. 2 Touch [YES].

Select [NO] if you do not create a Photomovie.

3 Touch t [END].

• It may take more time for finalizing when you create a Photomovie since the more still images recorded on the disc, the more time it takes to create a Photomovie.

• You can view still images in the JPEG format using a DVD drive on your computer without creating a Photomovie (p.59).

• You cannot create a Photomovie on a DVD-RW (VR mode) in this step. Customize it on the EDIT screen (p.92).

To change the disc title

1 Touch [DISC TITLE]. 2 Delete unnecessary characters by

touching [T]. The yellow cursor moves and characters are deleted from the end.

3 Select the type of a character, then touch

the desired character.

To erase a character: Touch [T]. To insert a space: Touch [t].

4 Touch [t] as you register a character to

move to the next entry point.

• Up to 20 characters can be registered.

5 When you have finished entering

characters, touch . The disc title changes to the one you entered.

6 Touch [END].

• You can enter the title up to 20 characters.

• When y ou change a disc title already set by other devices, the 21st and subsequent characters are deleted.

Playback on DVD devices

Playing back a disc on DVD devices, etc.

A finalized disc recorded with your camcorder can be played back on a DVD device, etc. (p.54). DVD+RW discs can be played back without finalizing.

• Do not use the 8cm CD adaptor with an 8cm DVD as it may cause a malfunction.

• Make sure that a vertically installed DVD

device is placed in the position where a disc can be placed horizontally.

1 Insert a disc into a DVD device.

2 Play back the disc.

The playback procedure varies depending on the DVD device. For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD device.

If you have created a DVD menu

DVD

+RW

You can select the desired scene in the menu. A Photomovie is listed after all the movies in the menu.

Playback compatibility

Playback compatibility with any DVD device is not guaranteed. Refer to the instruction

manual supplied with your DVD device or consult your dealer.

Photomovie

• The disc cannot be played back, freezes for an instant between the scenes, o r some functions may be disabled on some DVD devices.

• Still images are played back as a Photomovie swapping images in every 3 seconds.

• DVD devices that support subtitles can display the recording date and time where the subtitles normally appear (p.82). Refer also to the instruction manual of your DVD device.

Playing back a disc on a computer with a DVD drive installed

• Do not use the 8cm CD adaptor with an 8cm DVD as it may cause a malfunction.

• Even when you use a DVD+RW, you must finalize the disc (p.54). Otherwise, it may cause a malfunction.

Playing back movies

Use a DVD drive that supports 8cm discs, and a DVD playback application must have been installed on your computer.

Playing back still images

Still images stored on the disc are displayed in the JPEG format. Note that erasing or changing the original data may occur accidentally in this operation since you use the original data on the disc.

1 Insert the finalized disc into a DVD

drive of your computer.

1 Insert the finalized disc into the

DVD drive of your computer.

2 Play back the disc using a DVD

playback application.

• The disc may not be played back on some computers. For details, refer to the instruction manuals of your computer.

• You cannot play back or edit movies that have been copied from the disc to the hard disc of your computer. For details on how to import movies, refer to the “First Step Guide ” in the supplied CDROM (For DCR-DVD305E/DVD755E).

2 Click [Start] t [My Computer].

Or, double-click the [My Compu ter] icon on the desktop.

3 Right-click the DVD drive with the

disc inserted, then click [Open].

4 Double-click [DCIM] t

[100MSDCF].

5 Double-click the file to be

displayed.

The selected still image appears on the screen.

Playback on DVD devices

Playing back a disc on a computer with a DVD drive installed (continued)

The date the disc was first used is recorded on the volume label of the disc.

<e.g.>

When the disc was first used at 6:00 pm on January 1st 2006:

2006_01_01_06H00M_PM

Volu me label

Images are stored in the following folders on the disc.

x Movies DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW:

VIDEO_TS folder

DVD-RW (VR mode):

DVD_RTAV folder

x Still images

DCIM\100MSDCF folder

<e.g.> The folder for data for DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs

(VIDEO mode)/DVD+RWs when using Windows XP:

Still image folder

Using the Recorded disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW)

Recording additional scenes after finalizing

DVD

+RW

You can record additional material on the finalized DVD-RWs (VIDEO mode)/ DVD+RWs by following the steps below if there is space to record on the disc.

When using the finalized DVD-RW (VR mode) disc, you can record additional material on the disc without any additional steps.

• Use the AC Adaptor as power source to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during operation.

• Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during operation.

• A DVD menu and a Photomovie created during finalizing are deleted.

• When you use a double-sided disc, following procedures are required on each side.

When using a DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) disc (Unfinalizing)

1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC

IN jack on your camcorder, then connect the mains lead to the wall socket.

2 Slide the POWER switch to turn on

your camcorder.

3 Insert the finalized disc into your

camcorder.

For DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/ DVD755E: Touch MEDIA SET t [UNFINALIZE].

6 Touch [YES] t [YES], then touch

when [Completed.] appears.

When using a DVD+RW

If you have created a Photomovie or a DVD menu in fina lizing (p.57), the following steps are required.

1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC

IN jack on your camcorder, then connect the mains lead to the wall socket.

2 Slide the POWER switch to turn on

your camcorder.

3 Insert the finalized disc into your

camcorder.

A confirmation dialog asking if you record additional scenes appears.

Using the Recorded disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW)

4 Touch t [SETUP].

5 For DCR-DVD105E/DVD205E/

DVD605E/DVD705E: Touch DISC SET t [UNFINALIZE].

4 Touch [YES] t [YES].

[Completed.] appears, then the screen returns to the recording screen.

Deleting all of the scenes on the disc (Formatting)

DVD

Formatting makes the recorded disc new and reusable by deleting all the data recorded on the disc. The recording capacity of the disc is recovered by formatting it.

• A DVD-R cannot be formatted. Replace it with a new disc.

Formatting a finalized disc

* To use a DVD menu or a Photomovie on a DVD+RW, the disc must be finalized (p.54).

• Use the AC Adaptor as power sour ce to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during formatting.

• Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcor der, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during formatting.

• When you use a double-sided disc, formatting is required on each side.

1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC

IN jack on your camcorder, then connect the mains lead to the wall socket.

+RW

The disc is unfinalized and it has to be finalized again to enable playback in a DVD device.

Formatting deletes all images on a finalized disc. The icon or appears in the screen, but there is no need to finalize the disc before viewing it in a DVD device.*

xDVD+RW

Select the aspect ratio of the recording picture, then format the disc. Proceed to step 6.

2 Slide the POWER switch to turn on

your camcorder.

3 Insert the disc to be formatted into

your camcorder.

4 For DCR-DVD105E/DVD205E/

DVD605E/DVD705E: Touch t [FORMAT]. For DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/ DVD755E: Touch t [ FORMAT].

xDVD-RW

Select the recording format, then format the disc. Proceed to step 5.

5 Select the recording format for a

DVD-RW, touch ,then proceed to step 7.

FORMAT : VIDEO

Can playback on

various DVD devices.

Cannot edit in Camcorder

• For details on a recording format, see page 1 4.

VRVIDEO

6 Select the aspect ratio ([16:9 WIDE]

or [4:3]) of the recording picture for DVD+RW, then touch .

• For details on the movie aspect ratio, see page

28.

7 Touch [YES] t [YES], then touch

when [Completed.] appears.

• You cannot change the movie aspect ratio which you set in step 6 for the DVD+RW. Format the disc again to change the aspect ratio.

• During the Easy Handycam operation (p.32), the screen in step 5 does not appear even if you insert a DVD-RW in your camcorder. Proceed to step 7.

• You cannot format a disc that has been protected on other devices. Cancel the protection with the original devices, and then format it.

Using the Recorded disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW)

Using the Setup items

1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to light up the respective

lamp.

Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button in the center only when the POWER switch is in the OFF (CHG)

MODE

: Settings for movies

: Settings for still images

When carrying out the playback set tings, press PLAY/EDIT to go to the playback screen.

2 Touch the LCD screen to select the setup item.

Unavailable items will be grayed out.

x To use the short-cuts of Personal Menu

On Personal Menu, short-cuts for frequently used setup items are added.

• You can customize Personal Menu as you like (p.83).

1 Touch .

position.

2 Touch the desired setup item.

If the desired setup item is not displayed on the screen, touch / until it is displayed.

3 Select the desired setting, then touch .

x To change the setup items

You can customize setup items that are not added to Personal Menu.

1234

0:00:00

VIDEO

1 Tou ch t[SETUP]. 2 Select the desired setup item.

Touch / to select the item, then touch . (The process in step 3 is the same as that in step 2.)

3 Select the desired item.

• You can also touch the item directly to select it.

4 Customize the item.

After finishing the settings, touch t (close) to hide the setup screen. If you decide not to change the setting, touch to return to the previous screen.

x To change the setup items during Easy Handycam operation

does not appear during Easy Handycam operation (p.32).

1 Touch [SETUP].

Available setup items appear.

2 Select the desired item. 3 Customize the item.

Touch after finishing the setting. Touch not to change the item without changing the setting.

• Cancel the Easy Handycam operation (p.32) to change the setup items for the standard operation.

Using the Setup items

Setup items

Available setup items (z) vary depending on the operating mode. The following settings are made automatically during Easy Handycam operation (p.32).

Movie Still

PLAY/EDIT

CAMERA SET (p.68)

PROGRAM AE SPOT METER zz – EXPOSURE WHITE BAL. AUTO SHUTTER z –– SPOT FOCUS FOCUS FLASH SET *

SUPER NSPLUS NS LIGHT COLOR SLOW S z ––

SELF-TIMER

DIGITAL ZOOM z –– WIDE SELECT *

STEADYSHOT

zz –

zz – zz –

– z –

z –– zz –

z ––

– z –

z –– z ––

STILL SET (p.73)

BURST *

QUALITY IMAGE SIZE *

FILE NO. – z –

– z – – z – – z – z

PICT.APPLI. (p.75)

FAD ER D. EFFECT PICT. EFFECT z –– REC CTRL * USB SELECT *

DEMO MODE z ––

z –– z ––

––z ––z

Easy Handycam

AUTO

*1/OFF

OFF

4:3

OFF

FINE

–*

OFF

–

– *

DISC SET *6 / MEDIA SET *2 (p.77)

FORMAT * FINALIZE UNFINALIZE zzz – DISC TITLE zzz –

/ FORMAT *

FORMAT *

zzz z zzz z

– zz

Movie Still

PLAY/EDIT

STANDARD SET (p.78)

REC MODE

STILL MEDIA *

VOLU ME MULTI-SOUND ––z

MICREF LEVEL *

SUR MONITOR *

LCD/VF SET

TV TYPE * USB SPEED *

DATA CODE ––z

DISPLAY

MOVIE PB

REMAINING z ––

REMOTE CTRL *

BEEP DISP OUTPUT zzz

SETUP ROTATE

A.SHUT OFF SUB-T DATE z ––

CALIBRATION

z ––

– z – ––zz*

z –– z –– –

zzz

––z

––z ––z

zzz zzz z*

zzz –* zzz

––z –

Easy Handycam

OFF

NORMAL

–/NORMAL/–/

NORMAL/–*

–*

AUTO

DATE/TIME

–*

AUTO

LCD PANEL

5 min

–*

Using the Setup items

TIME/LANGU. (p.82)

CLOCK SET

zzz z*

AREA SET zzz SUMMERTIME zzz

LANGUAGE

*1The setting values before Easy Handycam operation are maintained.

DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E

DCR-DVD105E/DVD605E

DCR-DVD205E/DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD705E/DVD755E

DCR-DVD305E/DVD755E

DCR-DVD105E/DVD205E/DVD605E/DVD705E

[USB SELECT] appears automatically when your camcorder is connected to a computer or other device

with a USB cable.

zzz

–*

CAMERA SET

Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/WHITE BAL./ STEADYSHOT, etc.)

The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected.

See page 64 for details on selecting setup items.

PROGRAM AE

You can record pictures effectively in various situations with the PROGRAM AE function.

B AUTO

Select to automatically record pictures effectively without the [PROGRAM AE] function.

SPOTLIGHT*( )

Select to prevent people’s faces from appearing excessively white when subjects are lit by strong light.

PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) ( )

Select to bring out the subject such as people or flowers while creating a soft backgrou nd.

SPORTS* (Sports lesson) ( )

SUNSET&MOON**( )

Select to maintain the atmosphere of situations such as sunsets, general night views or fireworks.

LANDSCAPE**( )

Select to shoot d istant subjects clearly. This setting also prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal m esh in windows that comes in between the camcorder and the subject.

• Items with one asterisk (*) can be adjusted so as

not to focus on subjects only a short distance away. Items with two asterisks (**) can be adjusted to focus on subjects farther away.

• The setting returns to [AUTO] when you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12 hours.

SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter)

You can adjust and fix the exposure to the subject, so that it is recorded in suitable brightness even when there is strong co ntrast between the subject and the background, such as subjects in the spotlight on stage.

Select to minimize shake when shooting fast moving subjects.

BEACH&SKI*( )

Select to prevent people’s faces from appearing dark in strong light or reflected light, such as at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope.

1 Touch the point where you want to fix and

adjust the exposure on the screen.

appears.

2 Touch [END].

To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO]t[END].

• If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is automatically set to [MANUAL].

• The setting returns to [AUTO] when you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12 hours.

EXPOSURE

You can fix the brightness of a picture manually. When recording indoors on a cle ar day, for instance, you can avoid backlight shadows on people next to the window by fixing the exposure to that of the wall side of the room.

1 Touch [MANUAL].

2 Adjust the exposure by touching

3 Touch .

appears.

To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO] t .

• If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees and close the LCD panel with the screen facing outwards, you can adjust [FADER] and [EXPOSURE] while looking through the viewfinder (p.76).

• The setting returns to [AUTO] when you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12 hours.

WHITE BAL. (White balance)

You can adjust the color balance to the brightness of the recording environment.

B AUTO

The white balance is adjusted automatically.

OUTDOOR ( )

The white balance is adjusted to be appropriate for the following recording conditions:

– Outdoors – Night views, neon signs and fireworks – Sunrise or sunset – Under daylight fluorescent lamps

INDOOR (n)

The white balance is adjusted to be appropriate for the following recording conditions:

– Indoors – At party scenes or studios where the

lighting conditions change quickly

– Under the vi deo lamps of those at a studio,

or under sodium lamps or incandescentlike color lamps

ONE PUSH ( )

The white balance will be adjusted according to the ambient light.

1 Touch [ONE PUSH]. 2 Frame a white object such as a piece of

paper, to fill the screen under the same lighting conditions as you will shoot the subject.

3 Touch [ ].

flashes quickly. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing.

• Keep framing white object while is

flashing quickly.

• flashes slowly if white balance could

not be set.

• keeps flashing even after you have

touched , set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO].

• When you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] is selected, or you bring your camcorder outdoors from inside the house while using fixed exposure, select [AUTO] and aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color balance adjustment.

• Redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure if you change the [PROGRAM AE] settings, or bring your camcorder outdoors from inside the house, or vice versa during the [ONE PUSH] is set to on.

• Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or [ONE PUSH] under white or cool white fluorescent lamps.

• The setting returns to [AUTO] when you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12 hours.

Using the Setup items

CAMERA SET (continued)

AUTO SHUTTER

Automatically activates the electronic shutter to adjust the shutter speed when recording in bright conditions if you set it to [ON] (the default setting).

SPOT FOCUS

You can select and adjust the focal point to aim it at a subject not located in the center of the screen.

1 Touch the subject on the screen.

9 appears.

2 Touch [END].

To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO]t[END] in step 1.

• If you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is automatically set to [MANUAL].

• The setting returns to [AUTO] when you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12 hours.

FOCUS

You can adjust the focus manually. Select this when you want to focus on a certain subject intentionally.

1 Touch [MANUAL].

9 appears.

2 Touch (focusing on close subjects)/

(focusing on distant subjects) to

sharpen the focus.

appears when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer, and appears when the focus cannot be adjusted farther away.

3 Touch .

To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO]t in step 1.

• It is easier to focus on the subject by moving the power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) t o adjust the focus, then towards W (wide angle) to adjust the zoom for recording. When you want to record a subject at close range, move the power zoom lever to W (wide angle), then adjust the focus.

• The minimum distance required between your camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 1/2 inch) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto.

• The setting returns to [AUTO] when you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12 hours.

FLASH SET (DCR-DVD304E/ DVD305E/DVD755E)

You can set this function when you use an external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder. Attach the external flash to the Active Interface Shoe (p.100).

x FLASH MODE

B ON

Flashes every time.

Flashes to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.

AUTO

Flashes automatically.

AUTO

Flashes automatically to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.

• If the flash is not capable of preventing the redeye phenomenon, you can select only [ON] or [AUTO].

• The setting returns to [ON] when you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12 hours.

x FLASH LEVEL

HIGH ( )

Makes the flash level higher.

B NORMAL ( )

LOW ( )

Makes the flash level lower.

• The setting returns to [NORMAL] when you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG ) for more than 12 hours.

SUPER NSPLUS (Super NightShot plus)

You can record pictures at a maximum of 16 times the sensitivity of NightShot plus in dark places. Set [SUPER NSPLUS] to [ON] while the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch is set to ON.

and [”SUPER NSPLUS”] flash on the screen. To cancel the setting, set [SUPER NSPLUS] to [OFF].

• Do not use NightShot plus and [SUPER

NSPLUS] in bright places. This may cause a malfunction.

• Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers

or other objects (p.45).

• Remove the conversion lens (optional).

• Adjust the f ocus manually ([FOCUS], p.70) when

it is hard to focus automatically.

• The shutter speed of your camcorder changes

depending on the brightness. The motion of the picture may slow down at this time.

NS LIGHT (NightShot plus Light)

You can record clearer picture s with the light which emits infrared light while using NightShot plus. The default setting is [ON].

• Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers

or other objects (p.45).

• Remove the conversion lens (optional).

• The maximum shooting distance using [NS

LIGHT] is about 3 m (10 feet).

Set [COLOR SLOW S] to [ON]. and [COLOR SLOW SHUTTER] flash on the screen. To cancel [COLOR SLOW S], touch [OFF].

• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p.70) when it is hard to focus automatically.

• The shutter speed of your camcorder changes depending on the brightness. The motion of the picture may slow down at this time.

SELF-TIMER

The self-timer starts recording a movie after about 10 seconds. Press START/STOP when [ SELFTIMER] is set to [ON]( ). To cancel the count down, touch [RESET]. To cancel the self-timer, select [OFF].

• You can also use the self-timer with START/ STOP on the Remote Commander (p.51) (For DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E).

SELF-TIMER

The self-timer starts recording a still image after about 10 seconds. Press PHOTO when [ SELF-TIMER] is set to [ON] ( ). To cancel the count down, touch [RESET]. To cancel the self-timer, select [OFF].

• You can also use the self-timer with PHOTO on the Remote Commander (p.51) (For DCRDVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E).

Using the Setup items

COLOR SLOW S (Color Slow Shutter)

You can record an image brighter in color even in dark places.

CAMERA SET (continued)

DIGITAL ZOOM

You can select the maximum zoom level in case you want to zoom greater than optical zoom magnification listed as below:

(optical zoom)

DCR-DVD105E/DVD605E 20 ×

DCR-DVD205E/DVD304E/ DVD305E/DVD705E/ DVD755E

While recording on a disc. Note that the image quality decreases when you are using the digital zoom.

The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming factor. The zooming zone appears when you select the zooming level.

For DCR-DVD105E/DVD605E

B OFF

Up to 20 × zoom is performed optically.

40 ×

Up to 20 × zoom is p erformed optically, and after that up to 40 × zoom is performed digitally.

800 ×

Up to 20 × zoom is p erformed optically, and after that, up to 800 × zoom is performed digitally.

For DCR-DVD205E/DVD304E/DVD305E/ DVD705E/DVD755E

B OFF

Up to 12 × zoom is performed optically.

24 ×

Up to 12 × zoom is p erformed optically, and after that up to 24 × zoom is performed digitally.

12 ×

800 ×

Up to 12 × zoom is perf ormed optically, and after that, up to 800 × zoom is performed digitally.

WIDE SELECT (DCR-DVD105E/ DVD605E)

You can record a picture in a ratio suitable for the screen on which it will be displayed.

B 4:3

Standard setting (to record pictures to be played back on a

16:9 WIDE

Records pictures to be played back on a 16:9 wide TV in full screen mode.

When viewed on the LCD screen/viewfinder with [16:9 WIDE] selected.

When viewed on a 16:9 wide screen TV

When viewed on a standard TV (4:3 screen)

When 16:9 screen TV switches to full screen mode, the picture appears on the TV screen at the right ratio.

When you play back in TV (4:3 screen), the picture may be compressed. When you play back in the wide mode, the picture appears as you see it on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

• You cannot change the aspect ratio in the

following cases: – while recording movie – when [D.EFFECT] is set to [OLD MOVIE]

(p.76).

• Available recording time may be shorter in the

following situations. – when you toggle between 16:9 (wide) and 4:3

while recording on a DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode).

4:3 TV).

– when you change [REC MODE] (p.78)/with a

DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW inserted while 4:3 is set.

To play back images on a DVD player or a DVD recorder, the way you see pictures on the TV screen may differ depending on your player. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices you are using.

STEADYSHOT

You can record pictures using [STEADYSHOT] (the default setting is [ON]). Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( ) when using a tripod or the conversion lens (optional).

STILL SET

Settings for still images (BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE, etc.)

The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected.

See page 64 for details on selecting setup items.

BURST (DCR-DVD205E/ DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD705E/ DVD755E)

You can record several still images one after another by pressing PHOTO.

B OFF

Select this when not recordi ng continuously.

NORMAL ( )

Records still images continuously at approximately 0.5 seconds intervals. The numbers of the maximum recordable images are as follows:

1.0M ( ) : 8 images VGA (0.3M) ( ) : 21 images

0.7M ( ) : 8 images

EXP. BRKTG ( )

Records 3 images consecutively with different exposures at approximately 0.5 second intervals. You can compare the 3 images and select an image recorded at the best exposure.

• The flash will not function during continuous recording.

• The m aximum number of images will be recorded in the self-timer mode or wh en you are operating with the Remote Commander (For DCRDVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E).

• You may not be able to record continuous images up to the maximum number depending on the image size and the remaining capacity of the disc or “Memory Stick Duo”(For DCR-DVD304E/ DVD305E/DVD755E).

• [EXP.BRKTG] will not function when there is space remaining on the disc or “Memory Stick Duo” (For DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/ DVD755E)for less than 3 images.

• It takes longer to record continuous images to the disc compared to normal recording. Record the next still image after the scroll bar indicator ( ) and the ACCESS lamp turns off.

Using the Setup items

STILL SET (continued)

QUALITY

B FINE ( )

Records still images at the fine image quality level.

STANDARD ( )

Records still images at the standard image quality level.

The size of still images (Approx. kB)

0.7M

VGA

(0.3M)

FINE (FINE)

STANDARD (STD)

1.0M

500 380 150

210 160 060

IMAGE SIZE (DCR-DVD205E/ DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD705E/ DVD755E)

B 1.0M

Records still images clearly.

VGA (0.3M)

Allows for the maximum number of images to be recorded.

• When the picture ratio is changed to 16:9, the image size is changed to [ 0.7M] ( ) (p.30).

• The number of pixels for each image size is as follows:

1.0M : 1152×864 VGA (0.3M) : 640×480

0.7M : 1152×648

• The image size of DCR-DVD105E/DVD605E is set to [VGA (0.3M)]( ).

Number of still images recordable on a “Memory Stick Duo” (approx.) (For DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/ DVD755E)

1.0M

0030

16MB

0074 0061

32MB

0150 0120

64MB

0300 0245

128MB

0600 0445

256MB

1000

0900

512MB

2050 1800

1GB

4200 3750

2GB

8600

Top:[FINE] / Bottom:[STANDARD]

• When using the “Memory Stick Duo” made by Sony Corporation. The number of recordable s till images varies depending on the recording environment.

0 040 0 096

00 81 00190

0 160 0 390

0 325 0 780

0590 01400

01200 02850

02450 05900

05000

12000

0.7M

VGA (0.3M)

00096 00240

00190 00485

00390 00980

00780 01970

01400 03550

02850 07200

05900

14500 12000

30000

Number of still images recordable on a disc (approx.)

VGA

2750 5100

2850 5400

2900 5400

1950 2950

0.7M (0.3M)

5100 8100

5400 8600

2950 3800

1.0M

2150 4100

2250 4300

1650 2600

Top:[FINE] / Bottom:[STANDARD]

• The table shows approximate recordable number and the above numbers apply to a single-sided disc, and it will be doubled for a double- sided disc.

FILE NO.

B SERIES

Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the disc or “Memory Stick Duo” (For DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E ) is changed.

RESET

Resets the file numbering to 0001 each time the disc or “Memory Stick Duo” (For DCRDVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E ) is changed.

PICT.APPLI.

Special effects on pictures or additional functions on recording/ playback

(PICT.EFFECT/D.EFFECT, etc.)

The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected.

See page 64 for details on selecting setup items.

FADER

You can add the following effects to currently recording pictures.

1 Select the desired effect during standby (fade

in) or recording (fade out), then touch .

When you select [OVERLAP] or [WIPE], the image is stored as a still image. (While storing the image, the screen turns to blue.)

2 Press START/STOP.

The fader indicator stops flashing and disappears when the fade is complete.

To cancel before starting the operation, touch [OFF] in step 1.

• The setting will be canceled by pressing START/ STOP again.

Fading out Fading in

Using the Setup items

WHITE FADER

BLACK FADER

OVERLAP (fade in only)

WIPE (fade in only)

PICT.APPLI. (continued)

Using the viewfinder

You can adjust [EXPOSURE] and [FADER] while using the viewfinder by having the LCD screen rotated 180 degrees and closed with the screen facing out.

1 Make sure the (Movie) lamp lights up. 2 Extend the viewfinder, and close the LCD

screen with the screen facing out.

appears.

3 Touch .

[Set LCD off?] appears on the screen.

4 Touch [YES].

The LCD screen is turned off.

5 Touch the LCD screen while checking the

display in the viewfinder.

[EXPOSURE], etc. are displayed.

6 Touch the button you want to set.

[EXPOSURE] :Adjust with / , and

[FADER] : Touch it repeatedly to select a desired

touch .

effect.

: The LCD screen lights up.

To hide the buttons, touch .

D. EFFECT (Digital effect)

You can add digital effects to your recordings. appears.

1 Touch the desired effect. 2 When you select [LUMI. KEY], adjust the

effect with

The image displayed when you touch is saved as a still image.

3 Touch .

appears.

/ , then touch .

To cancel [D. EFFECT], touch [OFF] in step

LUMI. KEY (luminance key)

Replaces a brighter area in a previously recorded still image (e.g. a person) with a movie.

OLD MOVIE

Adds an old movie effect to pictures.

The scene is recorded in the 16:9 (wide) mode.

• The aspect ratio cannot be changed when [OLD

MOVIE] is selected.

PICT. EFFECT (Picture effect)

You can add special effects to a picture during recording. appears.

B OFF

Does not use [PICT. EFFECT] setting.

SEPIA

Picture appears in sepia.

B&W

Picture appears in black and white.

PASTEL

Picture appears like a pale pastel drawing.

MOSAIC

Picture appears mosaic-patterned.

REC CTRL (DCR-DVD305E/ DVD755E)

See page 96.

USB SELECT (DCR-DVD305E/ DVD755E)

You can view pictures on a computer when connecting your camc order to your computer with the USB cable or connect to the PictBridge compliant printer (p.98).

COMPUTER

Select this whe n viewing pictures in the disc on a Windows computer and copying to the computer with the supplied software.

COMPUTER

Copies still images in the “Memory Stick Duo.”

Prints still images in the disc using the PictBridge compliant printer.

Prints still images in the “Memory Stick Duo” using the PictBridge compliant printer.

• [USB SELECT] automatically appears on the screen in the following:

– when PLAY/EDIT is pressed while

connecting your camcorder to another device with the USB cable.

– when connecting your camcorder to another

device with the USB cable on the playback screen.

• For the detail of a computer connection, see “First Step Guide” in the supplied CD-ROM.

DEMO MODE

The default setting is [ON] so that you can view the demonstration in about 10 minutes, after you have set the POWER switch to (Movie) without inserting a di sc or “Memory Stick Duo” (DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/ DVD755E).

• The demonstration will be suspended in situations such as those described below.

– when you touch the screen during the

demonstration. (The demonstration starts again

in about 10 minutes.) – when you slide the disc cover OPEN switch – when the “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted

(DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E). – when the POWER switch is set to (Still). – when you set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch

to ON (p.45).

DISC SET

(DCR-DVD105E/DVD205E/ DVD605E/DVD705E) /

MEDIA SET

(DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/ DVD755E)

Settings for discs and “Memory Stick Duo” (FORMAT/FINALIZE/UNFINALIZE, etc.)

See page 64 for details on selecting setup items.

FORMAT (DCR-DVD105E/ DVD205E/DVD605E/DVD705E)/

FORMAT (DCR-DVD304E/

DVD305E/DVD755E)

See page 62.

FINALIZE

See page 54.

UNFINALIZE

See page 61.

DISC TITLE

You can make a title on each disc. As the default setting, the date when the disc was first used is added as a disc title.

Enter the disc title by following step 2 to

5 in “To change the disc title” of the “Making the disc compatible with playback on DVD devices or DVD drives (Finalizing)” (p.57).

To cancel editing the title, touch [CANCEL].

Using the Setup items

DISC SET

(DCR-DVD105E/

DVD205E/DVD605E/DVD705E) /

MEDIA SET

(DCR-DVD304E/

DVD305E/DVD755E) (continued)

STANDARD SET

Settings while recording on a disc or other basic settings (REC MODE/LCD/VF SET/USB SPEED, etc.)

FORMAT (DCR-DVD304E/

DVD305E/DVD755E)

When the “Memory Stick Duo” is fo rmatted, all the data will be deleted.

1 Format the“Memory Stick Duo” by

touching [YES]

2 Touch when [Completed.] appears.

• Even still images protected with another

equipment against accidental deletion are deleted.

• Do not attempt the following operations when

[Executing...] is on the screen.

– Operate the POWER switch or buttons

– Remove the “Memory Stick Duo”

t [YES].

The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the item is selected.

See page 64 for details on selecting setup items.

REC MODE (Recording mode)

You can select an image quality of the movie from three levels.

HQ ( HQ )

Record in high quality mode (approx. recordable time is up to 20 min).

B SP ( SP )

Records in standard quality mode (approx. recordable time is up to 30 min).

LP ( LP )

Increases the recording time (Long Play) (approx. recordable time is up to 60 min).

• The time in parenthesis indicates the

approximate recordable time when recording only a movie on a single-sided disc. When recording on a double-sided disc, this value is applied for both sides.

• Your camcorder has a VBR encoding system (p.15) so when you record an object that moves fast, the time available for recording may shorten. VBR Glossary (p.145)

• If y ou record in the LP mode, the quality of scenes may be degraded, or scenes with quick movements may appear with a block noise when you play back the disc.

STILL MEDIA (DCR-DVD304E/ DVD305E/DVD755E)

See page 35, 41.

VOLUME

See page 43.

MULTI-SOUND

You can select whether to play back audio recorded using othe r devices with dual sound or stereo sound.

B STEREO

Plays back with main and sub sound (or stereo sound).

Plays back with main sound or the left channel sound.

Plays back with sub sound or the right channel sound.

• The setting returns to [STEREO] when you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG ) for more than 12 hours.

MICREF LEVEL (DCR-DVD205E/ DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD705E/ DVD755E)

You can select the microphone level for recording sound. Select [LOW] when you want to record exciting and powerful sound in a concert hall, etc.

B NORMAL

Records various surround sounds, converting them into the same level.

LOW ( )

Records surround sound faithfully. This setting is not suitable for recording conversations.

• The setting returns to [NORMAL] when you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG ) for more than 12 hours.

SUR MONITOR (DCR-DVD304E/ DVD305E/DVD755E)

You can display the direction from which the recording sound comes when recording in

5.1ch mode.

LCD/VF SET

The recorded p icture will no t be affected even when you change the setting.

x LCD BRIGHT

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.

1 Adjust the brightness with / . 2 Touch .

x LCD BL LEVEL

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen’s backlight.

B NORMAL

Standard brightness.

BRIGHT

Brightens the LCD screen.

• When you use the AC Adaptor as the power source, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting.

• When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording.

x LCD COLOR

You can adjust the color on the LCD screen with

/ .

Low intensity High intensity

x VF B.LIGHT

You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder.

B NORMAL

Standard brightness.

BRIGHT

Brightens the viewfinder screen.

• When you connect your camcorder to AC Adaptor, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting.

• When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording.

Using the Setup items

STANDARD SET (continued)STANDARD SET (continued)

x WIDE DISPLAY (For DCR-DVD105E/

DVD605E)/VF WIDE DISP (For DCRDVD205E/DVD304E/DVD305E/ DVD705E/DVD755E)

You can select how a 16:9 (wide) aspect ratio picture appears in the viewfinder.

B LETTER BOX

Normal setting (standard type of screen)

SQUEZE (Squeeze)

Expands the picture vertically if black bands at the top and bottom in 16:9 (wide) aspect ratio are undesirable.

• When you can set the POWER switch to (Still), [WIDE DISPLAY] or [VF WIDE DISP] does not appear.

TV TYPE (DCR-DVD205E/ DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD705E/ DVD755E)

See page 52.

USB SPEED (DCR-DVD305E/ DVD755E)

You can select data transfer speed used to transfer data to your computer.

B AUTO

Sends data by switching automatically between the Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) and the speed corresponding to USB1.1 (full speed transfer).

FULL SPEED

Sends data corresponding to USB1.1 (full speed transfer).

DATA CODE

You can check the information recorded automatically (data code) during playback.

B OFF

Data code is not displayed.

DATE/TIME

Displays the date and time of recorded images.

CAMERA DATA

Displays the camera setting data of recorded images.

DATE/TIME

1Date 2Time

CAMERA DATA

Movie

Still image

3SteadyShot off 4Exposure 5White balance 6Gain 7Shutter speed 8Aperture value 9Exposure value

• appears for an image recorded using a flash.

• The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to a TV.

• The indicator toggles through the following sequences as you press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander: DATE/TIME t CAMERA DATA t OFF (no indication)(For DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E).

• Depending on the disc condition, bars [--:--:--] appear.

• The setting returns to [OFF] when you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12 hours.

DISPLAY

You can select the num ber of thumbnails that appear on the VISUAL INDEX screen. Thumbnail Glossary (p.145)

B ZOOM LINK

Change the number of thumbnails (6 or 12) with the zoom lever on your camcorder.*

6IMAGES

Displays thumbnails of 6 images.

12IMAGES

Displays thumbnails of 12 images.

* You can operate with the zoom buttons on the

LCD frame or on the Remote Commander (For DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/ DVD755E).

MOVIE PB

Because the default setting is [ON], when you select tab on the VISUAL INDEX screen the first 5 seconds of each movie displayed on the screen are played back in sequence.

• Set to [OFF] to conserve battery power.

• Playback for the movie stops after repeating 5 times.

REMAINING

B AUTO

Displays the remaining disc indicator for about 8 seconds in situations such as those described below.

– When your camcorder recognizes the

remaining disc ca pacity with the POWER switch set to (Movie).

– When you press DISP/BATT INFO to

switch the indicator from off to on with the POWER switch to (Movie).

– When the recordable time for movies is

less than 5 minutes.

– When you start recording from the line

input (For DCR-DVD305E/DVD755E).

Always displays the remaining disc indicator.

REMOTE CTRL (Remote control) (DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/ DVD755E)

The default setting is [ON] so that you can use the supplied Remote Commander (p.51).

• Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder from responding to a command sent by other device’s remote control.

• The setting returns to [ON] when you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12 hours.

BEEP

B ON

A melody sounds when you start/stop recording, or operate the touch panel.

OFF

Cancels the melody.

DISP OUTPUT

B LCD PANEL

Shows displays such as the counter on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder.

V-OUT/PANEL

Shows the display also on the TV screen.

SETUP ROTATE

B NORMAL

Scrolls the setup items downwards by touching .

OPPOSITE

Scrolls the se tup items upwards by touch ing

Using the Setup items

STANDARD SET (continued)

A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off)

B 5min

The camcorder is automatically turned off when you do not operate your camcorder for more than approximately 5 minutes.

NEVER

The camcorder is not automatically turned off.

• When you connect your camcorder to a wall socket, [A.SHUT OFF] is automatically set to [NEVER].

SUB-T DATE

Set to [ON] (the default setting) to display the recording date and time when you play back a disc on a DVD device with a subtitle display fu nction. Also refer t o the instruction manual of your DVD device.

CALIBRATION

See page 138.

TIME/LANGU.

(CLOCK SET/AREA SET/LANGUAGE, etc.)

See page 64 for details on selecting setup items.

CLOCK SET

See page 26.

AREA SET

You can adjust a time difference without stopping the clock. Set your local area using v/V when using your camcorder overseas. Refer to the World time difference on page

131.

SUMMERTIME

You can change this setting without stopping the clock. Set to [ON] to move the time forward one hour.

LANGUAGE

You can select the lan guage to be used on the LCD screen.

• Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]] (simplified English) for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options.

Customizing Personal Menu

You can add desired setup items to Personal Menu, and customize Personal Menu settings. This is convenient if you add frequently used setup items to Personal Menu.

Adding a setup item

You can add up to 27 setup items for

(Movie), (Still) or PLAY/EDIT. Delete a less important setup item, if you want to add more.

1 Touch t [P-MENU SET UP]

t [ADD].

2 Touch / to select a setup

category, then touch .

Deleting a setup item

1 Touch t [P-MENU SET UP]

t [DELETE].

If the desired setup item is not displayed, touch / .

2 Touch the setup item that you want

to delete.

Using the Setup items

3 Touch [YES] t .

• You cannot delete [SETUP], [FINALIZE] and [P-MENU SET UP].

3 Touch / to select a setup

item, then touch t [YES] t

The setup item is added to the end of list.

Customizing Personal Menu (continued)

Arranging the order of setup items displayed on Personal Menu

1 Touch t [P-MENU SET UP]

t [SORT].

If the desired setup item is not displayed touch / .

2 Touch the setup item you want to

move.

3 Touch / to move the setup

item to the desired place.

4 Touch .

To sort more items, repeat step 2 to 4.

5 Touch [END] t .

• You cannot move [P-MENU SET UP].

Initializing the Personal Menu settings (Reset)

Touch t [P-MENU SET UP] t [RESET] t [YES] t [YES] t .

Editing on DVD Handycam

Copying the still images (DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E)

You can dub recorded still images from a “Memory Stick Duo” to a disc or from a disc to a “Memory Stick Duo.”

• Use the AC Adaptor as power source to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during operation during copying.

• Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during copying.

5 Touch t [YES].

Image copying starts.

Copying the still images from the “Memory Stick Duo” to DVD

Make sure to insert the recorded “Memory Stick Duo” and a disc into your camcorder.

1 Slide the POWER switch to turn on

your camcorder and press PLAY/EDIT.

2 Touch tab, then touch [EDIT].

3 Touch [COPY ].

4 Touch the still image to be copied.

The selected scene is marked with . Press and hold the image on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch to return to the previous screen.

• You can select up to 100 images at once.

6 Touch when [Completed.]

appears.

tab appears in the VISUAL INDEX

screen.

To copy all the still images on the “Memory Stick Duo”

Touch [COPY ALL ] in step 3.

• The st ill images cannot be copied to the finalized DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW.

• Copying a large number of still images may take time.

• When [Not enough memory space.] appears, delete unnecessary images (p.88) in the disc before operating your camcorder again.

• Some still images cannot be copied in the following cases:

– Images taken with another camcorder – Images edited with the computer

Editing on DVD Handycam

Copying the still images (DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E) (continued)

Copying the still images on the DVD to “Memory Stick Duo”

Make sure to insert the recorded DVD and “Memory Stick Duo” into your camcorder.

1 Slide the POWER switch to turn on

your camcorder and press PLAY/EDIT.

2 Touch tab, then [EDIT].

3 Touch [COPY ].

4 Touch the still image to be copied.

The selected scene is marked with . Press and hold the image on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch to return to the previous screen.

• You can select up to 100 images at once.

6 Touch when [Completed.]

appears.

tab appears in the VISUAL INDEX

screen.

To copy all the still images on the DVD

Touch [COPY ALL ] in step 3.

• It sometimes takes time when copying a number

of still images.

• When [Not enough memory space.] appears,

delete unnecessary images (p.87) in the “Memory Stick Duo” before operating your camcorder again.

• Some still images cannot be copied in the

following cases: – Images taken with another camcorder – Images edited with the computer

5 Touch t [YES].

Image copying starts.

Deleting still images from the “Memory Stick Duo” (DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E)

Make sure to insert the recorded “Memory Stick Duo” into your camcorder.

1 Slide the POWER switch to turn on

your camcorder and press PLAY/EDIT.

2 Touch tab.

3 Touch [EDIT].

4 Touch [DELETE].

To delete all the still images in the “Memory Stick Duo”

Touch [DELETE ALL] in step 4.

• You cannot delete in the following: – when the write-protect tab of the “Memory

Stick Duo” is set to the write-protect position (p.133)

– when the still image has been protected on other

devices

• To delete all the still ima ges in the “Memory Stick Duo,” format it (p.78).

5 Touch the still image to be deleted.

The selected scene is marked with . Press and hold the image on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch to return to the previous screen.

• You can select up to 100 images at once.

6 Touch t [YES].

• You cannot recover an image once you delete it.

Editing on DVD Handycam

Editing the original data

Using DVD-RWs recorded inVR mode, you can delete pictures or divide movies on the disc with your camcorder. Make sure to insert the recorded disc into your camcorder. Original Glossary (p.145)

Deleting images

1 Slide the POWER switch to turn on

your camcorder and press PLAY/EDIT.

2 Select tab or tab that

includes the image you want to delete, then touch [EDIT].

3 Touch [DELETE].

4 Select the image to be deleted.

5 Touch t [YES].

• You cannot recover an image once you delete it.

To delete all movies or still images on the disc at the same time

Touch [DELETE ALL] in step 3.

• If you delete an original movie that is listed in a Playlist (p.89), it is also deleted from the Playlist.

• Deleting scenes may not provide enough space to record movies or still images additionally.

• To delete all the images on the disc and restore original recording capacity, format the disc (p.62).

Dividing a movie

1 Slide the POWER switch to turn on

your camcorder and press PLAY/EDIT.

2 Touch tab t [EDIT].

3 Touch [DIVIDE].

The selected scene is marked with . Press and hold the image on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch

to return to the previous screen.

4 Touch the scene to be divided.

The playback of the selected movie starts.

5 Touch at the point where you

want to divide the movie into scenes.

The movie pauses.

Creating the Playlist

When you touch , it changes to and the operational buttons below appear.

Returns to the beginning of the selected movie.

Adjust the volume

Adjusts the dividing point with more precision after the dividing point has been selected with .

To hide the buttons, touch .

• Play and pause toggles as you press .

• A slight difference may occur from the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on half-second increments.

6 Touch t [YES].

• Once you divide a movie, you cannot return it to the state it was in before you divided it.

• If the movie is added in the Playlist, dividing the original movie does not affect the movie in the Playlist.

A Playlist is a list showing thumbnails of the still images and movies that you have selected. The original scenes are not changed even though you edit or delete the scenes in the Playlist. Playlist Glossary (p.145) Make sure to insert the recorded disc into your camcorder.

• Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while editing the Playlist. It may damage the disc.

• You can add up to 999 scenes in the Playlist.

1 Slide the POWER switch to turn on

your camcorder and press PLAY/EDIT.

2 Select tab or tab that

includes the scene you want to add to the Playlist, then touch [EDIT].

3 Touch [ ADD].

• Touch / to display [ ADD] when [ ADD] is not displayed.

Editing on DVD Handycam

4 Select the scene to be added to the

Playlist.

The selected scene is marked with . Press and hold the image on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch to return to the previous screen.

Creating the Playlist (continued)

5 Touch t [YES].

6 Touch [YES] to see the Playlist or

[NO] to return to or

To add all the movies on the disc at the same time

Touch [ ADD ALL] in step 3.

To add all the still images on the disc in a Playlist

It is recommended that you create a Photomovie (p.92) beforeha nd, then add it in a Playlist.

• When you add still images in a Playlist, they are converted automatically to a movie and added to

tab. A movie converted from still images is shown with . The original still images remain on the disc. The resolution of the converted movie may be lower than that of the original still images.

Erasing unnecessary scenes from the Playlist

tab.

1 Slide the POWER switch to turn on

your camcorder and press PLAY/EDIT.

3 Touch [ERASE].

4 Select the scene to be deleted from

the list.

The selected scene is marked with . Press and hold the image on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch to return to the previous screen.

5 Touch t [YES].

To erase all the scenes at the same time

Touch [ERASE ALL] in step 3 t [YES].

• The original scenes are not changed even though you erase the scenes from the Playlist.

Changing the order within the Playlist

1 Slide the POWER switch to turn on

your camcorder and press PLAY/EDIT.

2 Touch t [EDIT].

3 Touch [MOVE].

4 Select the scene to be moved.

The selected scene is marked with . Press and hold the image on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch to return to the previous screen.

4 Select the scene to be divided.

The playback of the selected scene starts.

Touch at the point where you want to divide the movie into scenes.

The movie pauses.

5 Touch .

6 Select the designated position

with [T]/[t].

Move destination bar

7 Touch t [YES].

• When you have selected multiple scenes, the scenes are moved following the order appeared in the Playlist.

Dividing a movie within the Playlist

1 Slide the POWER switch to turn on

your camcorder and press PLAY/EDIT.

2 Touch t [EDIT].

Touch to display functional buttons. See page 88 for details.

• Play and pause toggles as you press .

• A slight difference may occur f rom the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on half-second increments.

6 Touch t [YES].

• The original scenes are not changed even though you divide scenes within the Playlist.

Editing on DVD Handycam

3 Touch [DIVIDE].

Creating the Playlist (continued)

Playing the Playlist

Converting all the still images on a disc to a movie file (Photomovie)

Photomovie categorizes still images as a movie, you can add more images in the Playlist.

Photomovie Glossary (p.145)

1 Slide the POWER switch to turn on

your camcorder and press PLAY/EDIT.

2 Touch tab t [EDIT] t

[PHOTOMOVIE].

3 Touch [YES].

All of the still images on the disc are converted to a single movie file, and added to tab. A movie converted from still images is shown with on the upper right.

• It may take more time to create a Photomovie as more still images are recorded on the disc.

• Still images which are not compatible with your camcorder, such as ones shot with a digital still camera and then copied to a computer can not be converted from still images to a Photomovie.

Make sure to insert the disc on which the Playlist is added into your camcorder.

1 Slide the POWER switch to turn on

your camcorder and press PLAY/EDIT.

2 Touch .

A list of the scenes added in the Playlist appears.

3 Touch the image from which you

want to playback.

The screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen when the Playlist is played back from the selected scene to the end.

Editing on DVD Handycam

Dubbing, Printing

Dubbing to VCR/DVD devices

You can copy pictures play ed back on your camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs or DVD recorders. After dubbing them to an HDD (hard disc drive) video recorder, you can enjoy images stored on the hard disc of the recorder. Connect your camcorder to the wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p.19). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.

A/V jack

: Video/Signal flow

1 A/V connecting cable (supplied)

Connect to the input jack of the other device.

2 A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO

(optional)

(Yellow) (White) (Red)

S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO

• To hide the screen indicators (such as a counter, etc.) on the screen of the monitor device connected, set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL] (the default setting, p.81).

• To record the date/time and camer a settings data, display them on the screen (p.80).

• When you are connecting your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and the red (right channel) or the white (left channel) plug to the audio input jack on the VCR or the TV.

VCRs or DVD recorders

1 Insert the recorded disc into your

camcorder.

2 Slide the POWER switch to turn on

your camcorder and press PLAY/EDIT.

Set [TV TYPE] accordin g to the playback device (p.52) (For DCR-DVD205E/ DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD705E/ DVD755E).

3 Insert the recording media for your

VCR or DVD recorder.

If your recording device has an input selector, set it to the input mode.

4 Connect your camcorder to the

VCR/DVD device with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) 1 or the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) 2.

• Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of a VCR or DVD device.

5 Start the playback on your

camcorder, and record it on the recording device.

Refer to th e instruction man uals supplied with your recording device for details.

Dubbing, Printing

6 When dubbing is finished, stop

your camcorder and the recording device.

Recording images from a TV or VCR/DVD device (DCR-DVD305E/DVD755E)

You can record pictures or TV programs from a VCR, TV or DVD device onto a disc using your camcorder. Connect your camcorder to the wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p.19). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.

(Yellow) (White) (Red)

A/V jack

: Video/Signal flow

OUT

S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO

VCRs, DVD devices or TVs

1 A/V connecting cable (supplied)

Connect to the output jack of the other device.

2 A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO

(optional)

• You cannot record images from a TV with no output jacks.

• You cannot record TV programs which allow you to record once, or have copy control technology.

• When you are connecting your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video output jack, and the red (right channel) or the white (left channel) plug to the audio output jack on the VCR or the TV.

• Your camcorder can only record from a PAL source. For example, French video or TV programs (SECAM) cannot be recorded correctly. See page 130 for details on TV color systems.

• If you use a 21-pin adaptor to input PAL source, you need a dual direction 21-pin adaptor (optional).

1 Connect your camcorder to the TV

or VCR/DVD device with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) 1 or the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) 2.

• Connect your camcorder to the output jacks of a TV or VCR/DVD device.

2 If you are recording from a VCR/

DVD device, insert the cassette or disc into the playback device.

3 Slide the POWER switch to turn on

your camcorder and press PLAY/EDIT.

4 Touch t [REC CTRL].

If you connected your camcorder to the device which has the S VIDEO jack, touch [SET] t [VIDEO INPUT] t [S VIDEO] t .

• Touch [SET] to change the recording mode or adjust the volume.

• Touch [SET] t [ REMAIN] t [ON] to display the remaining disc indic ator all the time.

7 Touch [REC] at the point you want

to start recording.

8 Touch at the point you want

to stop recording.

9 Touch [END].

• There may be a time difference between the point where you press [REC] and the actual point that the recording starts/stops.

• You cannot record a picture as a still image even if you press PHOTO during recording.

Dubbing, Printing

5 Insert a blank disc into your

camcorder.

Format the disc if you use a new DVDRW/DVD+ RW (p.6 2).

6 Start playing the cassette or the

disc on the playback device, or select a TV program.

The picture played on the connected device appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder.

Printing recorded still images

(PictBridge compliant printer) (DCR-DVD305E/DVD755E)

You can print out still images using a PictBridge compliant printer without connecting the camcorder to a computer.

Connect your camcorder to the wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation. Insert the disc or “Memory Stick Duo” on which still images are stored into your camcorder and turn on the power of the printer.

• You can also display the [USB SELECT] screen

by touching t [SETUP] t

PICT.APPLI. t [USB SELECT].

• We cannot guarantee the operation of models that

are not PictBridge compatible.

Printing

1 Select the image to be printed with

Connect your camcorder to the printer

1 Slide the POWER switch to turn on

your camcorder and press PLAY/EDIT.

2 Connect the (USB) jack of your

camcorder to the printer using the USB cable (supplied).

The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the LCD screen.

3 Touch [ PRINT] to print still

images from a disc or [ PRINT] to print images from a “Memory Stick Duo.”

When connection is complete, (PictBridge connecting) appears on the screen.

1/10

VGA

101-0001

The still image appears.

END

SET

EXEC

2 Touch t [COPIES].

3 Select the number of copies to be

printed with / .

You can set a maximum of 20 copies of one image to be printed.

4 Touch t [END].

To print the date on the image, touch

t [DATE/TIME] t [DATE] or

[DAY&TIME] t .

5 Touch [EXEC] t [YES].

When printing is finished, [Printing...] disappears and the image selection screen appears again. You can continue printing another still image.

6 When printing is finished, touch

[END] t [END].

• To print an image from a different media, touch [FUNC. SELECT] and start from step 3 in “Connect your camcorder to the printer.”

• Ref er also to the instruction manual for the printe r to be used.

• Do not attempt the following operations when is on the screen. The operations may not be

performed properly. – Operate the POWER switch. – Disconnect the USB cable (supplied) from the

printer. – Slide the disc cover OPEN switch. – Remove the “Memory Stick Duo” from your

camcorder.

• If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB cable (supplied), turn the printer off and on again and restart the operation from the beginning.

• If you print a still image recorded with a 16:9 (wide) ratio, left and right ends of the image may be cut off.

• Some printer models may not support the date printing function. Refer to your printer’s instruction manual for details.

• We cannot guarantee the printing of images recorded with a device other than your camcorder.

• Still images recorded by other devices that have a file size of 2MB or more, or are larger than 2304 × 1728 pixels cannot be printed.

• PictBridge is an industry standard established by the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA). You can print still images without using a computer by connecting a printer directly to a digital video camera or digital still camera, regardless of model or manufacturer.

Dubbing, Printing

Jacks to connect external devices

12...Open the jack cover.

4...Remove the shoe cover.

1 REMOTE jack

(For DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/ DVD755E)

• Connect other optional accessories.

DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/ DVD755E

DCR-DVD105E/DVD205E/ DVD60 5E/DVD705E

DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E:

DCR-DVD205E/DVD705E:

DCR-DVD105E/DVD605E:

2 A/V (audio/video) jack (p.52, 94, 96) 3 Shoe cover

(For DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/ DVD755E)

4 Active Interface Shoe

(For DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/ DVD755E)

The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light, a flash, or a microphone. The accessory can be turned on or off as you operate the POWER switch on your camcorder. Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with your accessory for details.

• The Active Interface Shoe has a safety device for fixing the installed accessory securely. To connect an accessory, press down and push it to the end, and then tighten the screw. To remove an accessory, loosen the screw, and then press down and pull out the accessory.

• When you are recording with the external flash (optional), turn off the power of the external flash to prevent charging noise being recorded.

• When an external microphone (supplied or optional) is connected, it takes precedence over the internal microphone (p.44).

5 DC IN jack (p.19) 6 (USB) jack (p.98, 101)

(For DCR-DVD305E/DVD755E)

100

Sony DCR-DVD304E, DCR-DVD605E, DCR-DVD305E, DCR-DVD755E, DCR-DVD705E User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Enjoying with your DVD Handycam

What you can do with your DVD Handycam

Choosing a disc

Using your DVD Handycam

Getting Started

Step 1: Checking supplied items

Step 2: Charging the battery pack

Step 3: Turning the power on, and holding your camcorder

Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder

Step 5: Using the touch panel

Step 6: Setting the date and time

Step 7: Inserting a disc or a “Memory Stick Duo”

Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automatic settings

Using Easy Handycam operation

Recording with ease

Playing back with ease

Preparation for playing back on a DVD player (Finalizing)

Recording/Playback

Recording

Playback

Functions used for recording/playback, etc.

Recording

To record in dark places (NightShot plus)

Playback

Recording/playback

Other part names and functions

Checking/Deleting the last scene (Review/Review deleting)

Indicators displayed during recording/playback

Remote Commander (DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E)

Playing the picture on a TV

Playback on DVD devices

Making the disc compatible with playback on DVD devices or DVD drives (Finalizing)

Playing back a disc on DVD devices, etc.

Playing back a disc on a computer with a DVD drive installed

Using the Recorded disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW)

Recording additional scenes after finalizing

Deleting all of the scenes on the disc (Formatting)

Using the Setup items

Using the Setup items

Setup items

CAMERA SET

STILL SET

PICT.APPLI.

STANDARD SET

TIME/LANGU.

Customizing Personal Menu

Editing on DVD Handycam

Copying the still images (DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E)

Deleting still images from the “Memory Stick Duo” (DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E)

Editing the original data

Creating the Playlist

Playing the Playlist

Dubbing, Printing

Dubbing to VCR/DVD devices

Recording images from a TV or VCR/DVD device (DCR-DVD305E/DVD755E)

Jacks to connect external devices