Sony Handycam DCR-DVD105E User Manual

2-661-360-11(1)
Operating Guide
DCR-DVD105E/DVD20 5E/DVD304E/
DVD305E/DVD605E/DVD705E/
DVD755E
© 2006 Sony Corporation
Enjoying with your
DVD Handycam
12
Getting Started
18
Easy
Handycam
32
Recording
/Playback
40
Playback on DVD devices
54
Using the Recorded disc
61
Using the Setup items
64
Editing on DVD Handycam
85
Dubbing, Printing
94
Using a Computer
101
Troubleshooting
107
Additional Information
130
Glossary, Index
144

Sony Handycam DCR-DVD105E Specifications

General

Media Format	DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW
Sensor Type	CCD
Sensor Size	1/6 inch
Digital Zoom	800x
Video Format	MPEG-2
Image Stabilization	Electronic
Microphone	Stereo
USB	Yes
AV Output	Yes
Weight	400 g
Type	DVD
Effective Pixels	680, 000
LCD Screen Size	2.5 inches
LCD Screen Resolution	123, 200 pixels

Summary

Getting Started

Step 1: Checking supplied items

Lists all items supplied with the camcorder, excluding discs and Memory Stick Duo.

Step 2: Charging the battery pack

Provides instructions on how to charge the InfoLITHIUM battery pack correctly.

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

Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder

Step 6: Setting the date and time

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

Instructions for correctly inserting discs and Memory Stick Duo into the camcorder.

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

Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automatic settings

Using Easy Handycam operation

Explains the automatic operation mode for ease of use, simplifying settings.

Recording with ease

Playing back with ease

Preparation for playing back on a DVD player (Finalizing)

Recording/Playback

Recording

Instructions for recording movies and still images using the camcorder.

Playback

Instructions for playing back recorded movies and still images using the visual index.

Functions used for recording/playback, etc.

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

Playback on DVD devices

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

Explains how to finalize discs for compatibility with external DVD devices.

Playing back a disc on DVD devices, etc.

Details how to play back discs on external DVD devices and players.

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)

Guides on formatting discs to erase all content and restore original storage capacity.

Dubbing, Printing

Dubbing to VCR/DVD devices

Instructions for copying video content to VCRs or DVD recorders.

Recording images from a TV or VCR/DVD device (DCR-DVD305E/DVD755E)

Printing recorded still images (PictBridge compliant printer) (DCR-DVD305E/DVD755E)

Explains how to print still images directly to a PictBridge printer without a computer.

Using a Computer (DCR-DVD305E/DVD755E)

Installing software and “First Step Guide”

Step-by-step guide for installing the Picture Package software and First Step Guide.

Troubleshooting

Overall Operations and Easy Handycam Issues

Troubleshooting tips for general camcorder operation and Easy Handycam mode.

Power and Battery Problems

Issues related to the camcorder not turning on or battery power.

Display and Viewfinder Issues

Disc Related Problems

Issues with disc insertion, removal, format, and playback compatibility.

Remote Commander and Playback Issues

Additional Information

About the “InfoLITHIUM” Battery Pack

Details about the InfoLITHIUM battery pack, its charging, and use.

Maintenance and Precautions

Technical Specifications