Sony DCR DVD205 Operating Guide - Page 23

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Getting Started

For DCR-DVD305/DVD755

*

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.

Playback time

Approximate time (min.) available when you

use a fully charged battery pack.


For

DCR-DVD205/DVD705


*

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.49) 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 the DC

IN jack of your camcorder, even when the power

cord is disconnected from the wall outlet.

•

We recommend that you use an NP-FP70, NP-

FP71 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.

Battery pack

Continuous

recording

time

Typical

recording

time*

NP-FP50

(supplied)

0

75

0

85

0

90

0

35

0

40

0

45

NP-FP70

160

180

185

0

80

0

90

0

90

NP-FP71

190

215

220

0

95

105

110

NP-FP90

285

320

335

140

160

165

Battery pack

LCD screen

opened*

LCD screen

closed

NP-FP50

(supplied)

105

120

NP-FP70

225

255

NP-FP71

270

300

NP-FP90

400

455

Battery pack

LCD screen

opened*

LCD screen

closed

NP-FP50

(supplied)

0

85

100

NP-FP70

185

215

NP-FP71

220

255

NP-FP90

335

385

Battery pack

LCD screen

opened*

LCD screen

closed

NP-FP50

(supplied)

0

80

0

95

NP-FP70

175

200

NP-FP71

205

235

NP-FP90

310

355

Section	Page
Enjoying with your DVD Handycam	14
What you can do with your DVD Handycam	14
Choosing a disc	16
Using your DVD Handycam	18
Getting Started	20
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
Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automatic settings	34
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/Playback	42
Recording	42
Playback	44
Functions used for recording/playback, etc.	46
Recording	46
To use zoom	46
To record sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (For DCR- DVD305/DVD755)	46
To record in dark places (NightShot plus)	47
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT)	47
To adjust the focus for an off center subject	47
To fix the exposure for the selected subject	47
To record in mirror mode	48
To add special effects	48
To use a tripod	48
To attach the shoulder belt	48
Playback	48
To use Playback zoom	48
To play back a series of still images (Slide show)	49
Recording/playback	49
To check the remaining battery	49
To turn off the operation confirmation beep	49
To initialize the settings (RESET)	49
Other part names and functions	49
Checking/Deleting the last scene (Review/Review deleting)	50
Indicators displayed during recording/playback	51
Remote Commander (DCR-DVD305/DVD755)	53
Playing the picture on a TV	54
Playback on DVD devices	56
Making the disc compatible with playback on DVD devices or DVD drives (Finalizing)	56
Playing back a disc on DVD devices, etc.	60
Playing back a disc on a computer with a DVD drive installed	61
Using the Recorded disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW)	63
Recording additional scenes after finalizing	63
Deleting all of the scenes on the disc (Formatting)	64
Using the Setup items	66
Using the Setup items	66
Setup items	68
CAMERA SET	70
STILL SET	75
PICT.APPLI.	77
DISC SET(DCR-DVD105/DVD205/ DVD605/DVD705) / MEDIA SET(DCR-DVD305/DVD755)	79
STANDARD SET	80
TIME/LANGU.	84
Customizing Personal Menu	85
Editing on DVD Handycam	87
Copying the still images (DCR-DVD305/DVD755)	87
Deleting still images from the “Memory Stick Duo” (DCR-DVD305/DVD755)	89
Editing the original data	90
Creating the Playlist	91
Playing the Playlist	94
Dubbing, Printing	96
Dubbing to VCR/DVD devices	96
Recording images from a TV or VCR/DVD device (DCR-DVD305/DVD755)	98
Printing recorded still images (PictBridge compliant printer) (DCR-DVD305/DVD755)	100
Jacks to connect external devices	102
Using a Computer (DCR-DVD305/DVD755)	103
Before referring to the “First Step Guide” on your computer	103
Installing software and “First Step Guide”	105
Viewing “First Step Guide”	108
Troubleshooting	109
Troubleshooting	109
Warning indicators and messages	127
Additional Information	132
Using your camcorder abroad	132
About the disc	134
About the “Memory Stick” (DCR-DVD305/DVD755)	135
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack	137
Maintenance and precautions	139
Specifications	143
Glossary, Index	146
Glossary	146

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