User ManualTable of ContentsEnjoying with your DVD Handycam12What you can do with your DVD Handycam12Choosing a disc14Using your DVD Handycam16Getting Started18Step 1: Checking supplied items18Step 2: Charging the battery pack19Step 3: Turning the power on, and holding your camcorder23Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder24Step 5: Using the touch panel25Step 6: Setting the date and time26Step 7: Inserting a disc or a “Memory Stick Duo”27Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture (DCR-DVD205E/DVD304E/ DVD305E/DVD705E/DVD755E)30Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automatic settings32Using Easy Handycam operation32Recording with ease34Playing back with ease36Preparation for playing back on a DVD player (Finalizing)38Recording/Playback40Recording40Playback42Functions used for recording/playback, etc.44Recording44To use zoom44To record sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (For DCR- DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E)44To record in dark places (NightShot plus)45To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT)45To adjust the focus for an off center subject45To fix the exposure for the selected subject45To record in mirror mode46To add special effects46To use a tripod46To attach the shoulder belt46Playback46To use Playback zoom46To play back a series of still images (Slide show)47Recording/playback47To check the remaining battery47To turn off the operation confirmation beep47To initialize the settings (RESET)47Other part names and functions47Checking/Deleting the last scene (Review/Review deleting)48Indicators displayed during recording/playback49Remote Commander (DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E)51Playing the picture on a TV52Playback on DVD devices54Making the disc compatible with playback on DVD devices or DVD drives (Finalizing)54Playing back a disc on DVD devices, etc.58Playing back a disc on a computer with a DVD drive installed59Using the Recorded disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW)61Recording additional scenes after finalizing61Deleting all of the scenes on the disc (Formatting)62Using the Setup items64Using the Setup items64Setup items66CAMERA SET68STILL SET73PICT.APPLI.75DISC SET(DCR-DVD105E/DVD205E/ DVD605E/DVD705E) / MEDIA SET(DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/ DVD755E)77STANDARD SET78TIME/LANGU.82Customizing Personal Menu83Editing on DVD Handycam85Copying the still images (DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E)85Deleting still images from the “Memory Stick Duo” (DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E)87Editing the original data88Creating the Playlist89Playing the Playlist92Dubbing, Printing94Dubbing to VCR/DVD devices94Recording images from a TV or VCR/DVD device (DCR-DVD305E/DVD755E)96Printing recorded still images (PictBridge compliant printer) (DCR-DVD305E/DVD755E)98Jacks to connect external devices100Using a Computer (DCR-DVD305E/DVD755E)101Before referring to the “First Step Guide” on your computer101Installing software and “First Step Guide”103Viewing “First Step Guide”106Troubleshooting107Troubleshooting107Warning indicators and messages125Additional Information130Using your camcorder abroad130About the disc132About the “Memory Stick” (DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/ DVD755E)133About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack135Maintenance and precautions137Specifications141Glossary, Index144Glossary144Index146Size: 4.07 MBPages: 152Language: EnglishOpen manual