2-661-360-11(1) Enjoying with your DVD Handycam Getting Started 12 18 Easy Handycam 32 Recording /Playback 40 Playback on DVD devices 54 61 64 85 94 Operating Guide DCR-DVD105E/DVD205E/DVD304E/ DVD305E/DVD605E/DVD705E/ DVD755E Using the Recorded disc Using the Setup items Editing on DVD Handycam Dubbing, Printing Using a Computer 101 Troubleshooting 107 Additional Information 130 Glossary, Index 144 © 2006 Sony Corporation Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. For the customers in Europe 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. ATTENTION 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) 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. Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication 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, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. 2 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 about 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. instructions, may cause harmful 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 dealer 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. CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. 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 3 Read this first (continued) Notes on use Your camcorder is supplied with two kinds of operations guides. ­ "Operating Guide" (This manual) ­ "First 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. When using a "Memory Stick Duo" with "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 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 using the camcorder · Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts. Viewfinder LCD screen 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 or (p.133). "Memory Stick Duo" (This size can be used with your camcorder) Battery "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. · 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 mechanical 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 you insert the connector plug forcibly in the wrong direction, the terminal may be damaged, or this may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. 4 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 technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on the LCD screen and the viewfinder. These points are normal. 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 protected software on your camcorder. Black point White, red, blue or green point 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 · Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to direct sunlight for 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 cause your camcorder to malfunction. Take pictures of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at dusk. +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). 5 Read this first (continued) 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 from a subject coming into the lens. 6 7 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) 8 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/playba ...