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Sony HANDYCAM DCR-DVD105 User Manual

Sony HANDYCAM DCR-DVD105
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2-661-370-11(1)
Operating Guide
DCR-DVD105/DVD205/DVD305/
DVD605/DVD705/DVD755
© 2006 Sony Corporation
Enjoying with your
DVD Handycam
14
Getting Started
20
Easy
Handycam
34
Recording
/Playback
42
Playback on DVD devices
56
Using the Recorded disc
63
Using the Setup items
66
Editing on DVD Handycam
87
Dubbing, Printing
96
Using a Computer
103
Troubleshooting
109
Additional Information
132
Glossary, Index
146

Table of Contents

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Sony HANDYCAM DCR-DVD105 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSony
ModelHANDYCAM DCR-DVD105
CategoryCamcorder
LanguageEnglish

Summary

WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Use

General guidelines for using the camcorder.

Installation

Instructions for setting up the camcorder.

Read this first

For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA

Information specific to US and Canadian customers.

For customers in the U.S.A.

Information specific to US customers.

Notes on use

Enjoying with your DVD Handycam

What you can do with your DVD Handycam

Overview of camcorder features and capabilities.

Taking beautiful shots easily

Tips for taking attractive photographs with the camcorder.

A recorded disc can be played back on a variety of devices

Information on playback compatibility across different devices.

Connecting DVD Handycam to a computer

Steps for connecting the camcorder to a computer.

Choosing a disc

Recording format for DVD-RW

Explanation of recording modes for DVD-RW discs.

Recording time

Disc use

Use of double-sided discs

Using your DVD Handycam

1 Preparing

Steps for preparing the camcorder before use.

2 Shooting, deleting and editing

Procedures for recording, deleting, and editing footage.

3 Viewing on your DVD Handycam

How to view recorded content on the camcorder.

4 Viewing on another DVD device

Instructions for viewing discs on external DVD devices.

Getting Started

Step 1: Checking supplied items

List of items included with the camcorder.

Step 2: Charging the battery pack

Detailed instructions for charging the battery.

Step 2: Charging the battery pack (continued)

Further details on battery charging and recording times.

Step 2: Charging the battery pack (continued)

Recording/playback times and battery information.

Step 2: Charging the battery pack (continued)

Precautions regarding AC adaptor usage.

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

Steps for powering on and holding the camcorder correctly.

Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder

Guide to adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder.

Step 5: Using the touch panel

Instructions for operating the touch panel.

Step 6: Setting the date and time

How to set the camcorder's date and time.

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

Guide to inserting discs and Memory Stick Duo.

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

Further steps for disc insertion and format selection.

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

Instructions for inserting Memory Stick Duo and ejecting.

Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automatic settings

Using Easy Handycam operation

Introduction to the Easy Handycam mode.

Recording with ease

Steps for recording movies and still images in Easy Handycam mode.

Still images

How to record still images in Easy Handycam mode.

Playing back with ease

How to play back movies and still images easily.

Preparation for playing back on a DVD player (Finalizing)

Steps to prepare discs for playback on DVD devices.

Finalizing a disc

Detailed process for finalizing a disc.

Deleting all the scenes after playback (Formatting)

How to format discs to erase all content.

Recording/Playback

Recording

Instructions for recording movies and still images.

Still Images

How to record still images.

Playback

How to play back recorded movies and still images.

Playback

Further details on playback and volume adjustment.

Functions used for recording/playback, etc.

Overview of common recording and playback functions.

To use zoom

How to use the camcorder's zoom function.

To record sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording)

Recording surround sound for a richer audio experience.

To record in dark places (NightShot plus)

Instructions for using NightShot plus in low light conditions.

To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT)

How to adjust exposure for backlit subjects.

To record in mirror mode

How to record in mirror mode.

To add special effects

Applying special effects to recordings.

To use a tripod

Guidance on using a tripod with the camcorder.

To attach the shoulder belt

Instructions for attaching the shoulder belt.

To use Playback zoom

How to use zoom during playback.

To check the remaining battery

How to check the battery level.

To initialize the settings (RESET)

Resetting camcorder settings to default.

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

How to review and delete the last recorded scene.

Indicators displayed during recording/playback

Explanation of on-screen indicators during recording and playback.

Indicators on the LCD screen and viewfinder

Detailed guide to on-screen indicators.

Remote Commander (DCR-DVD305/DVD755)

Overview of the remote commander functions.

Playing the picture on a TV

Steps for connecting and viewing on a TV.

Playback on DVD devices

Finalizing a disc

Detailed steps for finalizing discs.

To select a DVD menu style

Options for creating DVD menus.

To change a Photomovie setting

Adjusting settings for Photomovie creation.

To change the disc title

How to set a title for the disc.

Playing back a disc on DVD devices, etc.

How to play back discs on DVD devices.

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

Recording additional scenes after finalizing

Adding content to finalized discs.

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

Unfinalizing DVD-RW discs for additional recording.

When using a DVD+RW

Steps for adding scenes to DVD+RW discs.

Deleting all of the scenes on the disc (Formatting)

How to format discs to erase all content.

Using the Setup items

Using the Setup items

Overview of camcorder setup options.

To use the short-cuts of Personal Menu

Using Personal Menu shortcuts for quick access.

To change the setup items

Customizing camcorder setup items.

To change the setup items during Easy Handycam operation

Adjusting settings while in Easy Handycam mode.

CAMERA SET

Settings for adjusting camcorder recording conditions.

STILL SET

Settings for still images like burst and quality.

PICT.APPLI.

Special effects and additional functions for recording.

DISC SET / MEDIA SET

Settings for discs and Memory Stick Duo.

STANDARD SET

Basic recording and operation settings.

TIME/LANGU.

Settings for clock, area, and language.

PROGRAM AE

Automatic exposure adjustment for various situations.

SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter)

Adjusting exposure based on a specific subject.

EXPOSURE

Manual adjustment of picture brightness.

WHITE BAL. (White balance)

Adjusting color balance based on lighting.

AUTO SHUTTER

Automatic adjustment of shutter speed.

SPOT FOCUS

Selecting and adjusting the focal point.

FOCUS

Manual focus adjustment.

FLASH SET (DCR-DVD305/DVD755)

Settings for the external flash.

SUPER NSPLUS (Super NightShot plus)

Enhanced low-light recording capabilities.

NS LIGHT (NightShot plus Light)

Improving picture clarity in low light with infrared.

COLOR SLOW S (Color Slow Shutter)

Recording brighter color images in dark places.

SELF-TIMER

Using the self-timer for delayed recording.

DIGITAL ZOOM

Selecting maximum zoom levels beyond optical zoom.

WIDE SELECT (DCR-DVD105/DVD605)

Adjusting aspect ratio display for wide screens.

STILL SET

Settings for still images (burst, quality, image size).

BURST (DCR-DVD205/DVD305/DVD705/DVD755)

Recording multiple still images consecutively.

STEADYSHOT

Image stabilization feature.

QUALITY

Setting image quality for still images.

IMAGE SIZE (DCR-DVD205/DVD305/DVD705/DVD755)

Adjusting the size of still images.

Number of still images recordable on a “Memory Stick Duo”

Capacity information for Memory Stick Duo.

Number of still images recordable on a disc

Capacity information for discs.

FILE NO.

File numbering settings.

PICT.APPLI.

Special effects and additional functions for recording.

FADER

Applying fade effects to video.

Using the viewfinder

Adjusting settings using the viewfinder.

PICT. EFFECT (Picture effect)

Applying visual effects to pictures.

D. EFFECT (Digital effect)

Adding digital effects to recordings.

COMPUTER

Connecting to a computer for viewing and copying.

DISC SET / MEDIA SET

Settings for discs and Memory Stick Duo.

FINALIZE

Finalizing discs for playback.

UNFINALIZE

Reversing the finalization process.

DISC TITLE

Setting a title for the disc.

DEMO MODE

Activating the demonstration mode.

FORMAT (DCR-DVD305/DVD755)

Formatting Memory Stick Duo.

STANDARD SET

Basic recording and operation settings.

REC MODE (Recording mode)

Selecting recording quality (HQ, SP, LP).

STILL MEDIA (DCR-DVD305/DVD755)

Selecting media for still images.

VOLUME

Adjusting audio volume.

MULTI-SOUND

Selecting playback audio modes.

MICREF LEVEL (DCR-DVD205/DVD305/DVD705/DVD755)

Adjusting microphone input level.

SUR MONITOR (DCR-DVD305/DVD755)

Monitoring surround sound recording direction.

LCD/VF SET

Adjusting LCD screen and viewfinder settings.

TV TYPE (DCR-DVD205/DVD305/DVD705/DVD755)

Setting TV type for picture display.

USB SPEED (DCR-DVD305/DVD755)

Selecting USB transfer speed.

DATA CODE

Displaying recording data and time.

CAMERA DATA

Displaying camera settings for recorded images.

DISPLAY

Customizing thumbnail display on VISUAL INDEX.

MOVIE PB

Setting movie playback behavior.

REMAINING

Displaying remaining disc capacity.

REMOTE CTRL (Remote control) (DCR-DVD305/DVD755)

Enabling or disabling remote control operation.

BEEP

Controlling operational beeps.

DISP OUTPUT

Adjusting display output to LCD or TV.

SETUP ROTATE

Changing setup item scrolling direction.

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

Settings for clock, area, and language.

A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off)

Configuring automatic power-off settings.

SUB-T DATE

Displaying recording date and time on DVD playback.

CALIBRATION

Calibrating the touch panel.

Customizing Personal Menu

Adding a setup item

Adding frequently used setup items to Personal Menu.

Deleting a setup item

Removing setup items from Personal Menu.

Initializing the Personal Menu settings (Reset)

Resetting Personal Menu to default.

Editing on DVD Handycam

Copying the still images (DCR-DVD305/DVD755)

Copying still images between Memory Stick and disc.

Editing the original data

Editing recorded movie and image data.

Deleting images

Deleting individual images or all images.

Dividing a movie

Splitting movies into multiple scenes.

Creating the Playlist

Making playlists of favorite scenes.

Erasing unnecessary scenes from the Playlist

Removing unwanted scenes from playlists.

Changing the order within the Playlist

Rearranging scenes in a playlist.

Dividing a movie within the Playlist

Dividing movies within a playlist.

Dubbing, Printing

Dubbing to VCR/DVD devices

Copying footage to VCRs or DVD recorders.

Recording images from a TV or VCR/DVD device (DCR-DVD305/DVD755)

Recording external video sources onto discs.

Connect your camcorder to the printer

Steps for connecting the camcorder to a printer.

Jacks to connect external devices

Identifying and using external connection ports.

Using a Computer (DCR-DVD305/DVD755)

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

Preparation for using the First Step Guide.

What you can do with Picture Package

Overview of Picture Package software features.

What you can do with Nero Express 6

Overview of Nero Express 6 software features.

About “First Step Guide”

Information about the First Step Guide manual.

System requirements

Requirements for using software on Windows and Macintosh.

Installing software and “First Step Guide”

Steps for installing software and the First Step Guide.

Viewing “First Step Guide”

How to view the First Step Guide.

Displaying “First Step Guide”

Procedures for displaying the guide on a computer.

For inquires about this software

Contact information for software support.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Solutions for common camcorder problems.

Overall operations/Easy Handycam

Troubleshooting general operations and Easy Handycam mode.

Batteries/Power sources

Issues related to batteries and power.

LCD screen/viewfinder

Troubleshooting issues with the LCD screen and viewfinder.

Disc

Problems related to discs and their removal.

“Memory Stick Duo” (DCR-DVD305/DVD755)

Troubleshooting Memory Stick Duo operations.

Recording

Common issues during recording.

Adjusting the image during recording

Troubleshooting image adjustment problems during recording.

Remote Commander (DCR-DVD305/DVD755)

Troubleshooting the remote commander.

Playing back a disc on your camcorder

Issues related to playing back discs on the camcorder.

Playing back a disc on other devices

Problems playing discs on external devices.

Setup items

Troubleshooting issues with setup items.

Editing for movies and still images on the disc (DVD-RW:VR mode)

Troubleshooting editing issues for VR mode discs.

Dubbing/Connecting to other devices

Troubleshooting dubbing and connection issues.

Connecting to a computer (DCR-DVD305/DVD755)

Troubleshooting computer connection issues.

The “First Step Guide” is not displayed correctly.

Solutions for display issues with the First Step Guide.

Warning indicators and messages

Explains warning indicators and self-diagnosis messages.

Description of warning messages

Clarifies common warning messages displayed on the screen.

Additional Information

Using your camcorder abroad

Information for using the camcorder internationally.

Power supply

Details on power requirements and adapters.

On TV color systems

Compatibility with different TV color systems.

Setting to the local time

How to set the camcorder's local time.

World time difference

A chart of world time zones.

About the disc

Information and care instructions for discs.

About the “Memory Stick” (DCR-DVD305/DVD755)

Information about Memory Stick Duo usage.

On a “Memory Stick Duo” with a write protect tab

Protecting data on Memory Stick Duo.

Notes on use

Important usage notes for Memory Stick Duo.

On handling a “Memory Stick”

Proper handling of Memory Stick Duo.

On a location for use

Recommended and prohibited locations for using Memory Stick Duo.

On the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor

How to use the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.

On a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”

Information on Memory Stick PRO Duo compatibility.

On image data compatibility

Compatibility of image data recorded by camcorder.

About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack

Information about the InfoLITHIUM battery pack.

What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack?

Explanation of the InfoLITHIUM battery pack features.

Charging the battery pack

Step-by-step guide to charging the battery.

Effective use of the battery pack

Tips for maximizing battery life and performance.

Battery life

Information on the limited lifespan of battery packs.

Maintenance and precautions

General maintenance and care instructions.

On use and care

Guidelines for using and caring for the camcorder.

When not using your camcorder for a long time

Steps for storing the camcorder when not in use.

Moisture condensation

What to do if moisture condensation occurs.

How to prevent moisture condensation

Methods to prevent moisture condensation.

On the LCD screen

Precautions regarding the LCD screen.

To clean the LCD screen

Instructions for cleaning the LCD screen.

On adjustment of the LCD screen (CALIBRATION)

Calibrating the touch panel on the LCD screen.

On the pickup lens

Care instructions for the pickup lens.

Care and storage of the camera lens

How to care for and store the camera lens.

To charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery

Charging the internal battery for settings.

To change the battery of the Remote Commander

Replacing the battery in the remote commander.

Specifications

System

Technical specifications of the camcorder system.

Video compression format

Details on video compression formats used.

Audio compression format

Details on audio compression formats.

Video signal

Camcorder's video signal standards.

Usable discs

List of compatible disc types.

Recording format

Information on disc recording formats.

Recording/playback time

Approximate recording and playback times.

Viewfinder

Specifications for the viewfinder.

Image device

Technical details of the image sensor.

Lens

Specifications of the camcorder lens.

Filter diameter

Filter diameter of the lens.

Focal length

Focal length specifications.

Color temperature

Color temperature settings.

Minimum illumination

Minimum light required for recording.

Input/Output connectors

Details of the camcorder's input/output ports.

LCD screen

Specifications for the LCD screen.

General

General specifications like power and consumption.

AC Adaptor AC-L25A/L25B

Specifications for the AC adaptor.

Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP50

Specifications for the rechargeable battery pack.

Glossary, Index

Glossary

Definitions of technical terms used in the manual.

Glossary

Continues the glossary of technical terms.

Index

Alphabetical index of topics for quick reference.

Glossary, Index

Continues the index of topics.

Index (continued)

Continues the index of topics.

On trademarks

Notes on the License

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