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2-661-368-13(1)Operating GuideDCR-DVD505E/DVD905E© 2006 Sony Corporation Enjoying with yourDVD Handycam12 Getting Started18EasyHandycam31Recording/Pla

10PICT.APPLI. ... 72Special effects on pictures or additional functio

1007 Read [License Agreement], check [I accept the terms of the license agreement] when you agree, then click [Next].8 Select where to save the softwa

101Using a Computer2 Click [Next].3 Click [Finish].14Make sure [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.] is checked, then click [Finish].The computer

102To view “First Step Guide” on your computer, Microsoft Internet Explorer Ver.6.0 or later is recommended.Double-click the icon on the desktop.• Y

103TroubleshootingIf you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, rem

104Your camcorder gets warm.• This is because the power has been turned on for a long time. This is not a malfunction. Turn off your camcorder and lea

105TroubleshootingA problem occurs when the camcorder is connected to the AC Adaptor.• Turn off the power, and disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall

106The disc cannot be removed.• Make sure the power source (battery pack or AC Adaptor) is connected correctly (p.19).• Remove the battery pack from t

107Troubleshooting• The file format is not supported on your camcorder (p.130).The data file name flashes.• The file is damaged.• The file format is n

108The flash does not work.• You cannot record with the flash with:– The Dual Rec function– [COLOR SLOW S]– [D. EFFECT]– The conversion lens (optional

109TroubleshootingRefer also to “Setup items” (p.111).The auto focus does not function.• Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p.68).• The recording conditions are n

11Troubleshooting...103Warning indicators and messages ...

110The supplied Remote Commander does not function.• Set [REMOTE CTRL] to [ON] (p.78).• Insert a battery into the battery holder with the +/– polariti

111TroubleshootingNo sound or only a low sound is heard when playing back a disc.• Set [MULTI-SOUND] to [STEREO] (p.76).• Turn up the volume (p.41).•

112You cannot use [PROGRAM AE].• You cannot use [PROGRAM AE] together with:– NightShot– [SUPER NS]– [COLOR SLOW S]– [OLD MOVIE]You cannot use [SPOT ME

113Troubleshooting[COLOR SLOW S] does not operate correctly.• [COLOR SLOW S] may not operate correctly in total darkness. Use NightShot or [SUPER NS].

114You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL].• You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL] when power is supplied from the AC Adaptor, or when you turn the LCD panel faci

115TroubleshootingYou cannot dub correctly using the A/V connecting cable.• The A/V connecting cable is not connected properly. Make sure that the A/V

116A Photomovie cannot be created.• There are no still images.• There may be a lot of still images on a disc and the remaining disc capacity is low. D

117Troubleshooting2 Double-click [My Computer].3 Right-click [PICTUREPACKAGE] icon (Disc drive)*, then click [Open].*Drive names (such as (E:)) may va

1184 Double-click [Driver] t [Setup.exe].An error message appears when you place the supplied CD-ROM in your computer.• Set the computer display as fo

119Troubleshooting• The computer does not recognize the “Memory Stick Duo” during camcorder operation such as disc playback or editing. Finish camcord

12Your DVD Handycam records image data on 8cm DVD*.It is more convenient than video tape and far more versatile.Enjoying with your DVD HandycamWhat yo

120The “First Step Guide” is not displayed correctly.• Follow the procedure below and refer to “First Step Guide” (FirstStepGuide.pdf).1 Place the sup

121TroubleshootingIf indicators appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, check the following.Some symptoms you can fix by yourself. If the probl

122E (Battery level warning)Slow flashing• The battery pack is nearly used up.• Depending on the operating environment or battery conditions, E may fl

123Troubleshootingx DriveZ Drive error. Turn on power again.• A problem may have occurred with the disc drive. Turn off and then on again.x Moisture c

124Access error.• An error occurred during reading or writing the disc.x “Memory Stick Duo”Reinsert the Memory Stick.• Reinsert the “Memory Stick Duo”

125TroubleshootingNot connected to PictBridge compatible printer.• Switch off the printer and switch it on again, then disconnect the USB cable (suppl

126Not enough memory space. (p.82, 83)This file cannot be copied. (p.82, 83)Cannot select any more files. (p.82, 83)Disc cover open, accidentally. Tur

127Additional InformationPower supplyYou can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the

128Setting to the local timeYou can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your camcorder abroad. Set [AREA SE

129Additional InformationSee page 14 for the details of discs which you can use with your camcorder.Notes on use• Hold the disc by its edge while supp

13Enjoying with your DVD Handycam ** Finalizing: a process to make it possible to play back recorded DVD on other DVD devices (see page 36

130A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable IC recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds the capacity of a floppy disk.You can use only a “Mem

131Additional Informationx On a location for useDo not use or keep the “Memory Stick Duo” in the following locations.• Places subject to extremely hig

132This unit is compatible with an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series).Your camcorder operates only with an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.“InfoLITHIUM”

133Additional InformationBattery life• The battery life is limited. Battery capacity drops little by little as you use it more and more, and as time p

134On use and care• Do not use or store the camcorder and accessories in the following locations.– Anywhere extremely hot or cold. Never leave them ex

135Additional Informationx How to prevent moisture condensationWhen you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place, put your camcorder i

136On the pickup lens• Do not touch the lens inside the disc cover. Keep the disc cover closed except when inserting and removing the disc, to keep du

137Additional InformationWARNINGBattery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.• A button-type lithium battery

138SystemVideo compression formatMPEG2/JPEG (Still images)Audio compression format Dolby Digital 2/5.1chDolby Digital 5.1 CreatorVideo signalPAL color

139Additional InformationOperating temperature0°C to + 40°C (32°F to 104°F)Storage temperature-20°C to + 60°C (-4°F to + 140°F)Dimensions (Approx.)66

14Your DVD Handycam is compatible with 8cm DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD+RW.It does not support 12cm discs.Recording format for DVD-RWWhen you use a DVD-RW, y

140x 12cm discA disc with a diameter of 12cm. You cannot use 12cm discs with this DVD Handycam.x 5.1ch surround soundA system that plays back sound on

141Glossary, Indexx MPEG2MPEG stands for Moving Picture Experts Group, the group of standards for the coding (image compression) of video (movie) and

142Numerics16:9 WIDE ...29, 6021-pin adaptor...514:3...29, 605.1ch surround reco

143Glossary, IndexHolding the camcorder ...22HQ ...75IIcon ... See Display indicatorsIMAGE SIZE...

144QQUALITY ...70RRechargeable battery pack ... See BatteryRecordable still images ...71Recording ..

145Glossary, IndexWindows ...98WIPE ...73World time difference...128Write-protect t

On trademarks• “Handycam” and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.• “Memory Stick,” , “Memory Stick Duo,” , “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” , “Ma

Printed in JapanPrinted on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. GBAdditional information on this pr

15Enjoying with your DVD HandycamRecording timeRecording time per disc sideThe minimum recording time is given in parentheses.unit: min.• The recordin

16Continued on the right pageUsing your DVD Handycam1Preparing(See page 18 to 29.)Select the disc that best suits your needs.Repeated use of a discTo

17Enjoying with your DVD HandycamFinalizeFinalizeFinalizeFinalizeFinalizeFinalize4Viewing on another DVD device(See pages 52 and 56.)To view a disc re

18Make sure that you have following itemssupplied with your camcorder.The number in the parentheses indicates thenumber of that item supplied.• Discs

19Getting StartedYou can charge the battery after attaching the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series) (p.132) to your camcorder.• You cannot use an N

2Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the u

205 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder.• Disconnect th

21Getting StartedOn the battery pack • Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).• The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during ch

22To record, slide the POWER switch to turn on the respective lamp.When using it for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p.25).1 Turn on t

23Getting StartedOpen the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2).• Be careful not to press

24You can play back recorded pictures (p.34, 40), or change the settings (p.62) using the touch panel.Touch the buttons displayed on the screen.Suppor

25Getting StartedSet the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. If you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appea

26A new 8cm DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW is required for recording (p.14).• Remove dust or fingerprints from the disc beforehand, using the cleaning cloth

27Getting Started4 Close the disc cover.The [DISC ACCESS] screen appears.It may take some time to recognize the disc depending on the disc type and co

28• After your camcorder recognizes the disc, disc information such as the date you started to use it and information on previously recorded areas app

29Getting Started• If you intend to view pictures on a wide TV, recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode is recommended.1 Slide the POWER switch in the direc

3For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the s

301 Slide the POWER switch to light up the (Still) lamp.The image size ratio changes to 4:3.2 Select the recording media for still images.1 Touch t

31Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automatic settingsEasy Handycam operation is a function for making nearly all settings automatic with just

321 Slide the POWER switch A in the direction of the arrow to light up the (Movie) lamp.2 Press START/STOP B (or C).• The default settings is [SP] (p.

33Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automatic settings1 Slide the POWER switch A in the direction of the arrow to light up the (Still) lamp.2

341 Press PLAY/EDIT A (or B)The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen.1 tab: Displays the movies.2 tab: Displays the still images on the di

35Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automatic settings• When playback of the selected movie reaches the end, the screen returns to the VISUAL

36Finalizing makes the recorded DVD compatible for playback with DVD devices and DVD drives of computers.With Easy Handycam operation, your DVD Handyc

37Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automatic settingsFinalizing a discTouch the LCD screen in the following steps.• Do not apply shock or vib

381 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to light up the (Movie) lamp.2 Press START/STOP A (or B).To stop recording, press START/STOP

39Recording/Playback1 Slide the POWER switch to light up the (Still) lamp.2 Select the recording media for still images.1 Touch t [STILL MEDIA].2 Se

4Your camcorder is supplied with two kinds of operations guides.– “Operating Guide” (This manual)– “First Step Guide” for using your camcorder with th

401 Slide the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder.2 Press PLAY/EDIT A (or B).The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen.1 tab: Displays

41Recording/Playback3 Start playing back.Movies Still ImagesTouch tab and the movie to be played back.• When playback of the selected movie reaches

42To use zoom ... 29Move the power zoom lever 2 slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.• Be careful not to

43Recording/Playbackbrightness.r (No flash): Records without flash.• The recommended distance to the subject when using the built-in flash is 0.3 to 2

44To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT) ... qdTo adjust the exposure for backlit subjects, press BACK LIGHT qd to displa

45Recording/Playback• You cannot change the zoom speed with the zoom buttons 9 on the LCD frame.To play back a series of still images (Slide show) ...

46You can check or delete the last recorded scene.You cannot delete it if:– you have removed the disc. – you have recorded the new movies or still ima

47Recording/PlaybackIndicators displayed during recording/playback( ) is a reference page.The indicators during recording will not be recorded.Recordi

48When you can change the setup items, or during recording or playback, following indicators displayed.Upper leftUpper centerUpper rightCenterBottomTh

49Recording/PlaybackRemove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander.1 DATA CODE (p.77)Displays the date and time or camera setting data

5Notes 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

50Connect your camcorder to the input jack of TV or VCR using A/V connecting cable 1 or A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO 2. Connect your camcorder to

51Recording/PlaybackWhen your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack)Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the vi

52Finalizing makes the recorded DVD compatible for playback with DVD devices and DVD drives of computers.• Playback compatibility with any DVD device

53Playback on DVD devicesTo add recordings to a finalized disc (p.59)To play back a disc in a DVD device after adding a recording (p.54)* Not possible

54• It takes from a minute to a few hours for finalizing. The shorter the amount of material recorded on the disc, the longer it takes for finalizing.

55Playback on DVD devicesTo select a DVD menu style1 Touch [DVD MENU].2 Select the desired style from 4 types of pattern with / .Select [NO MENU] if

56A finalized disc recorded with your camcorder can be played back on a DVD device, etc. (p.52). DVD+RW discs can be played back without finalizing.•

57Playback on DVD devices• Do not use the 8cm CD adaptor with an 8cm DVD as it may cause a malfunction. • Even when you use a DVD+RW, you must finaliz

58The date the disc was first used is recorded on the volume label of the disc.<e.g.>When the disc was first used at 6:00 pm on January 1st 2006

59Using the Recorded disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW)You can record additional material on the finalized DVD-RWs (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RWs by following the steps below

6About the Carl Zeiss lensYour camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporati

60Formatting makes the recorded disc new and reusable by deleting all the data recorded on the disc. The recording capacity of the disc is recovered b

61Using the Recorded disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW)• During Easy Handycam operation (p.31), the screen in step 5 does not appear even if you insert a DVD-RW in

621 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to light up the respective lamp.When carrying out the playback settings, press PLAY/EDIT to

63Using the Setup items1 Touch t[SETUP].2 Select the desired setup item.Touch / to select the item, then touch . (The process in step 3 is the sam

64Setup itemsAvailable setup items (z) vary depending on the operating mode.The following settings are made automatically during Easy Handycam operati

65Using the Setup items*1The setting values before Easy Handycam operation are maintained.*2[USB SELECT] appears automatically when your camcorder is

66The default settings are marked with B.The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected.See page 62 for details on selecting setup i

67Using the Setup itemsYou can fix the brightness of a picture manually. When recording indoors on a clear day, for instance, you can avoid backlight

68Automatically activates the electronic shutter to adjust the shutter speed when recording in bright conditions if you set it to [ON] (the default se

69Using the Setup itemsYou can record pictures at a maximum of 16 times the sensitivity of NightShot in dark places. Set [SUPER NS] to [ON] while the

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70120 ×Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically, and after that, up to 120 × zoom is performed digitally.You can record pictures using [STEADYSHOT] (the

71Using the Setup items• You can select the image size when the POWER switch is (Still) and the ratio of the still image is 4:3. In other cases, the

72When the POWER switch is (Movie)Top:[FINE] / Bottom:[STANDARD]• The table shows approximate recordable number and the above numbers apply to a sing

73Using the Setup itemsWIPE (fade in only)Using the viewfinderYou can adjust [EXPOSURE] and [FADER] while using the viewfinder by having the LCD scree

74When [Recording...] disappears, recording is finished.To select one of the following start points for recording by pressing START/STOP, touch [SET].

75Using the Setup itemsSee page 62 for details on selecting setup items.See page 60.See page 52.See page 59.You can make a title on each disc. As the

76You can select whether to play back audio recorded using other devices with dual sound or stereo sound.B STEREOPlays back with main and sub sound (o

77Using the Setup itemsx VF WIDE DISPYou can select how a 16:9 (wide) aspect ratio picture appears in the viewfinder.B LETTER BOXNormal setting (stand

78You can select the number of thumbnails that appear on the VISUAL INDEX screen.Thumbnail Glossary (p.141)B ZOOM LINKChange the number of thumbnails

79Using the Setup itemsB 5minThe camcorder is automatically turned off when you do not operate your camcorder for more than approximately 5 minutes.NE

8Table of ContentsWhat you can do with your DVD Handycam... 12Choosing a disc ...

80You can add desired setup items to Personal Menu, and customize Personal Menu settings. This is convenient if you add frequently used setup items to

81Using the Setup items1 Touch t [P-MENU SET UP] t [SORT].If the desired setup item is not displayed touch / .2 Touch the setup item you want to move

82You can dub recorded still images from a “Memory Stick Duo” to a disc or from a disc to a “Memory Stick Duo.”• Use the AC Adaptor as power source to

83Editing on DVD HandycamMake sure to insert the recorded DVD and “Memory Stick Duo” into your camcorder.1 Slide the POWER switch to turn on your camc

84Make sure to insert the recorded “Memory Stick Duo” into your camcorder.1 Slide the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder and press PLAY/EDIT.2 T

85Editing on DVD HandycamUsing DVD-RWs recorded inVR mode, you can delete pictures or divide movies on the disc with your camcorder.Make sure to inser

86When you touch , it changes to and the operational buttons below appear. To hide the buttons, touch .• Play and pause toggles as you press .• A

87Editing on DVD Handycam5 Touch t [YES].6 Touch [YES] to see the Playlist or [NO] to return to or tab.To add all the movies on the disc at the s

884 Select the scene to be moved.The selected scene is marked with .Press and hold the image on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch to retur

89Editing on DVD Handycam2 Touch tab t [EDIT] t [PHOTOMOVIE].3 Touch [YES].All of the still images on the disc are converted to a single movie file,

9To record in dark places (NightShot)To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT)To adjust the focus for an off center subjectTo fix the e

90You can copy pictures played back on your camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs or DVD recorders.After dubbing them to an HDD (hard dis

91Dubbing, Printing1 Insert the recorded disc into your camcorder.2 Slide the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder and press PLAY/EDIT.Set [TV TYP

92You can record pictures or TV programs from a VCR, TV or DVD device onto a disc using your camcorder.Connect your camcorder to the wall socket using

93Dubbing, Printing1 Connect your camcorder to the TV or VCR/DVD device with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) 1 or the A/V connecting cable with S

94You can print out still images using a PictBridge compliant printer without connecting the camcorder to a computer.Connect your camcorder to the wal

95Dubbing, Printing• Do not attempt the following operations when is on the screen. The operations may not be performed properly.– Operate the POWER

961...Open the shoe cover.345...Open the jack cover.1 Active Interface Shoe The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a

97Using a ComputerWhen you install the Picture Package or Nero Express 6 software on a Windows computer from the supplied CD-ROM, you can enjoy the fo

98x When using Windows computerWhen using Picture Package on a computer OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional / Windows XP Home Edition / Windows XP

99Using a ComputerYou need to install the software to your Windows computer before connecting your camcorder to the computer. The installation is requ