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Table of Contents
What you can do with your DVD Handycam........................................... 14
Choosing a disc ...................................................................................... 16
Using your DVD Handycam .................................................................... 18
Step 1: Checking supplied items............................................................. 20
Step 2: Charging the battery pack .......................................................... 21
Step 3: Turning the power on, and holding your camcorder ...................25
Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder................................... 26
Step 5: Using the touch panel................................................................. 27
Step 6: Setting the date and time............................................................ 28
Step 7: Inserting a disc or a “Memory Stick Duo” ................................... 29
Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture
(DCR-DVD205/DVD305/DVD705/DVD755) ........................................... 32
Using Easy Handycam operation............................................................ 34
Recording with ease ............................................................................... 36
Playing back with ease ........................................................................... 38
Preparation for playing back on a DVD player (Finalizing) ..................... 40
Recording................................................................................................ 42
Playback ................................................................................................. 44
Functions used for recording/playback, etc. ........................................... 46
Recording
To use zoom
To record sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording)
(For DCR-DVD305/DVD755)
To record in dark places (NightShot plus)
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT)
Enjoying with your DVD Handycam
Getting Started
Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automatic
settings
Recording/Playback