Berlin, 05 January 2006

Six new compact DVD camcorders offer a model to suit everyone from Sony
High Picture Quality with 2M Pixel ClearVid CMOS Sensor, 3M and 1M pixel CCD with wide LCD High Audio Quality, featuring 5.1ch Audio Recording with built in Microphone Lightweight body and greater ease of use with increased stamina New visual index screen clearly explains camcorder functions and indicates the current mode of the camcorder through colour coding All models supports DVD-R/-RW/+RW Recording Compatibility & User friendly with Finalize-less operation with DVD+RW* *Minimum Recording time is necessary. HQ mode;5min/SP mode ;8min/LP mode ;10min
Sony Europe has made it even easier for consumers to find the best DVD camcorder for them with the release of six new compact additions to its DVD Handycam range for 2006. With the successful introduction of this new category; DVD Handycam, in 2005, giving easy shooting, playback and sharing with family and friends, Sony has improved and strengthened the line up with the launch of the DVD-505E, DVD-405E and DVD-404E, and DVD-304E, DVD-205E and DVD-105E models for 2006. DCR-DVD505E The new Sony DCR-DVD505E features a high resolution picture quality with the ClearVid CMOS Sensor and Enhanced Imaging Processor, ensuring better movie quality at low light. The ClearVid CMOS Sensor is able to provide wider dynamic range, smear-less images, high sensitivity, low noise, high speed processing and low power consumption. The DCR-DVD505E also offers 4 Mega pixel Still Image Recording, and Dual Rec allowing you to capture high resolution still pictures even while you are shooting movie footage, by saving them temporarily on the camcorders internal memory before they can be transferred to a Sony Memory Stick Duo or DVD. Realistic sound is achieved with the Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound, combined with Easy viewing via the 3.5-inch Clear photo LCD plus screen. DCR-DVD405E/404E The Sony DCR-DVD405 and 404E models feature a 3.3 Mega pixel CCD for higher resolution shooting of Movie and Still images. The models both feature Memory Stick Duo Slots to help store images produced from Still image recording. Sound is also realistically reproduced thanks to Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound. Both models feature Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T* lenses with a filter diameter of 30mm, to allow maximum light to penetrate the lens for enhanced picture quality. DCR-DVD304E The Sony DCR-DVD304E features a 1 Mega Pixel CCD for the shooting of Movie and Still images. Still images can also be recorded onto the Sony Memory Stick Duo thanks to the integral Memory Stick Duo Slot. The supplied Microphone enables true to life Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound recording.
DCR-DVD205E/105E The Sony DCR-DVD205E and 105E models both feature lighter and more compact bodies than the 2005 models released by Sony. Both models feature Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar lenses with a 25mm filter diameter, ensuring clear vision and beautiful shots every time. The Sony DVD205E features the ability to record and play back in 16:9 Wide screen for true to life TV viewing (DVD205E). Both camcorder models also feature DVD-R/RW/+RW Recording compatibility. New Features The latest models from Sony also include a visual index with picture icons explaining the nature of particular camera modes. All the models feature the STAMINA technology you have come to expect from Sony, meaning you should never miss that special moment. When youve finished recording, its easy to copy the contents 8cm DVD to 12cm DVD using the supplied software Nero Express 6. A new Play/Edit Button on the body of the camcorder allows you to alternate between Still and Movie modes and view footage immediately. In addition to enhanced movie modes, the new DVD camcorder range also features an improved DSC (digital still camera) function, including 16:9 wide Still Image Recording and PictBridge compatibility. The new DVD Handycam line up from Sony will be available throughout Europe from February 2006. Optional accessories Sony provides a wide variety of accessories to maximise the Handycam shooting experience and address the diverse needs of all customers. All potential requirements are covered, from lenses to microphones, from lights to high-power batteries and from tripods to stylish carrying cases. New additions to the camcorder accessory line from Sony in 2006 include: The exciting ECM-HW1 wireless microphone, using bluetooth technology, is designed to add further depth and clarity to your audio recording by being easily attached to your subject by clipping onto the clothes, worn around the arm, around the neck or placed nearby. The microphone communicates with the receiver unit wirelessly at up to 30M distance. With DVD505, 405, or 404 models, this microphone works as a centre microphone of 5.1ch surround sound. This microphone may not be available in some countries due to the wireless technology regulations. The ACC-FP71 value accessory kit contains three indispensable items to accompany your camcorder, offering a saving of more than 25 per cent on the price of buying them separately. The kit contains the NP-FP71 high capacity battery, the LCS-VAC carrying case and shoulder belt.

Sony also offers LCM-HCF, a new Semi Soft Carrying Case for easy storage and carrying of your Handycam this is available for DVD505, 405 and 404. For DVD305, 304, 205 and 105, LCM-HCG a carrying case for the entry-level DVD models is available. Also Sony range the SPK-HCB Sports Pack. This is compatible with new Handycam models, and offers waterproofing up to 5metres. The HVL-10NH is a high power 10w light. Compatible with all new Handycam models, it is supplied with an Accessory Shoe Adaptor.
- ENDS NOTES FOR EDITORS About ClearVid CMOS Sensor The newly-developed ClearVid CMOS Sensor and Enhanced Imaging Processor are developed by Sony. In combination with the newly-developed ClearVid CMOS Sensor, and the Enhanced Imaging Processor, DCR-DVD505/E 905/E is able to provide wider dynamic range, smear-less images, high sensitivity, low noise, high speed processing and low power consumption. In addition, this model employs variable bit rate (VBR), which is the recording format to adjust the bit rate automatically according to the scene being recorded. Thanks to this feature image noise are reduced.
For further information, please contact: Jean-Baptiste Duprieu, Sony Europe Tel: 817 349/ email: jean-baptiste.duprieu@eu.sony.com Maria Heavey, Sony Europe Tel: / email: maria.heavey@eu.sony.com
In addition, for any queries about Sony in your respective country, please contact your local Sony PR office. About Sony: Sony manufactures audio, video, communications and information technology products for the global consumer and professional markets. With its music, pictures, game and online businesses, Sony is uniquely positioned to be one of the Worlds Leading Consumer Brands. Sony recorded consolidated annual sales of EUR 53.43 billion (yen 7,160 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005 and it employs approximately 151,400 people worldwide. In Europe, Sony recorded consolidated annual sales of EUR 12.03 billion (yen 1,613 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005, based on an average market exchange rate for the same period of yen 134 to the EUR. Sony Europe, headquartered at the Sony Center am Potsdamer Platz in Berlin, is responsible for the company's European electronics business and registered consolidated sales of EUR 8.87 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005. For more information on Sony Europe, please visit
http://www.sony-europe.com and
http://www.sony-europe.com/presscenter

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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.
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.
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).
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.

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

4 Select the desired geographical
area with / , then touch.

POWER switch

5 Set [SUMMERTIME] to [ON] with
/. , if necessary, then touch

6 Set [Y] (year) with

touch.

, then

Skip to step 4 when you set the clock for the first time.
You can set any year up to the year 2079.

1 Touch

t [SETUP].
7 Set [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and
minute, then touch The clock starts.
Refer to page 131 for information concerning World time difference. The recording date and time are not displayed during recording, but are automatically recorded onto the disc and you can check them during playback ([DATA CODE], p.80).

2 Select

(TIME/LANGU.) with , then touch.
3 Select [CLOCK SET] with

then touch.

Step 7: Inserting a disc or a Memory Stick Duo

Inserting a disc

A 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 supplied with your camcorder (p.132).
Disc cover OPEN switch Pickup lens

ACCESS lamp (Disc)

When the disc cover opens slightly, open it further. If you catch the lens cap strap when closing the disc cover, it may cause your camcorder to malfunction.
3 Set the disc with the recording side
facing your camcorder, then press the center of the disc until it clicks.
1 Check that the power of your

camcorder is on.

You can remove the disc when a power source is connected to your camcorder even when your camcorder is turned off. However, the disc recognition process (step 4) does not start.
2 Slide the disc cover OPEN switch
in the direction of the arrow (OPEN B). [PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on the LCD screen. Then the opening melody sounds once, and the camcorder beeps. After the beeps stop, the disc cover opens slightly automatically.
Set the disc with the label side facing out when using a single-sided disc. Do not touch the disc with the recording side or pickup lens (p.139). When using a double-sided disc, take care not to smudge the surface with fingerprints. If you close the disc cover with the disc set incorrectly, it may cause your camcorder to malfunction.
Step 7: Inserting a disc or a Memory Stick Duo (continued)

Still images

1 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 (For DCR-DVD304E/ DVD305E/DVD755E).
1 Touch t [STILL MEDIA]. 2 Select the recording media for still images and touch.
The default setting is [MEMORY STICK].
3 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to
select the desired setting.
Still image size is [ 0.7M] ( ) when 16:9 (wide) is set and maximum [1.0M] ( ) when 4:3 is set. The number of recordable still images varies depending on image quality and image size. For details, see p.74.
Using Easy Handycam operation
Easy Handycam operation is a function for making nearly all settings automatic with just one press of the EASY button. Your camcorder automatically carries out the various adjustments required for shooting, so no detailed settings are required. Since only basic functions become available and screen font size increases for easy viewing, even first time users can enjoy easy operation.

EASY button

The settings of your camcorder during Easy Handycam operation
Touch [SETUP] to display the available setup items. For details on setup, See page 64.
Nearly all setup items are automatically fixed to the setting of Easy Handycam operation. is not displayed during Easy Handycam operation. To perform settings such as focusing manually and adding special effects, cancel Easy Handycam operation.
Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam operation
You cannot use following buttons or functions since they are automatically set. If you set an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation] appears.
BACK LIGHT (p.45) Press and hold DISP BATT/INFO (For DCR-DVD205E/DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD705E/DVD755E) (p.47) Review/Review deleting (p.48)

To cancel Easy Handycam

Press EASY again. disappears on the screen.
If you turn off the power without canceling Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder turns on in Easy Handycam operation automatically when you turn on the power.

Now try recording

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Complete the preparations described in steps 1 to 8 (p.18 to 30) before operation.

Deleting all the scenes after playback (Formatting)
If you format the disc, the disc recovers recording used capacity and is reusable for recording thereafter. If you want to reuse a DVD-RW to record in VR mode, format the disc after canceling Easy Handycam operation (p.62).
Note that you cannot recover a scene once you delete it.
Touch the LCD screen in the following steps.
1 [SETUP] 2 [FORMAT] (For DCR-DVD105E/DVD205E/DVD605E/DVD705E) [ FORMAT] (For DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E) 3 [YES] 4 [YES] 5

Recording

PHOTO Remove the lens cap. DCR-DVD105E/DVD605E: POWER switch START/STOP A

START/STOP B

1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction
of the arrow to light up the lamp. (Movie)
2 Press START/STOP A (or B).

REC 60min

1 Slide the POWER switch to light up the

(Still) lamp.

2 Select the recording media for still images (For DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/
1 Touch t [STILL MEDIA]. 2 Select the media for recording still images, then touch. The recording screen returns with the selected recording media displayed at the top right.
2 The number of recordable still images and recording media
3 Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus A, then press it fully B.
If the ACCESS lamp is on after recording is finished, it means data is still being written onto the disc or Memory Stick Duo (For DCRDVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E). Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the battery or AC Adaptor.
To check or delete the last recording (Review/Review deleting)

See page 48.

Playback
Remove the lens cap. Zoom lever POWER switch

PLAY/EDITB

PLAY/EDIT A
1 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.
tab: Displays the movies. tab: Displays the still images on the disc. tab: Displays the still images on the Memory Stick Duo (For DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E).
It may take some time to display the VISUAL INDEX screen.
Useful functions on VISUAL INDEX screen
Moving the zoom lever changes the VISUAL INDEX screen indication from 6 to 12 and more images can be displayed at the same time. Touch [ DISPLAY] in STANDARD SET to set the number of thumbnails that appear in the VISUAL INDEX screen (p.81). Select to play back the first 5 seconds of each movie clip in the VISUAL INDEX screen in sequence, so you can check the movie. Set [ MOVIE PB] to [OFF] in STANDARD SET not to play back the movie and make the battery last longer (p.81).

3 Start playing back.

Touch tab and the movie to be played back.
Beginning of the scene/ Toggles Play or previous scene Pause as you touch

Next scene

Stop (go to the Reverse/ VISUAL INDEX screen) Forward When playback of the selected movie reaches the end, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen. Touch / during pause to play back movie slowly. One touch makes the reverse/fast forward approximately 5 times faster, two touches makes it approximately 10 times* faster. * Approximately 8 times faster using a DVD+RW When you touch a movie marked with i, you can play it back from the point you have stopped previously. Go to the Previous/ VISUAL Next INDEX screen

Slide show button (p.47)

Memory Stick Duo (For DCRDVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E) : Touch tab and the still image to be played back.
Slide show button (p.47) Go to the VISUAL INDEX screen Previous/ Next

To adjust the volume

Touch with / t [VOLUME], then adjust it.

, touch

To playback the disc on other DVD devices

See page 54.

If you cannot find [VOLUME ] in [SETUP] (p.64).
Functions used for recording/playback, etc.

To use zoom.. 15

Move the power zoom lever 1 slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.
Wider range of view: (Wide) DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/ DVD755E:

Close view: (Telephoto)

Be careful not to remove your finger suddenly from the power zoom lever 1 If you do so, the sound of the lever moving may be recorded. You cannot change the zoom speed with the zoom buttons 5 on the LCD frame. The minimum distance required between your camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 1/2 inch) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto. You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p.72) if you want to zoom to a level greater than the following:

DCR-DVD205E/DVD705E:

(optical zoom) DCR-DVD105E/DVD605E DCR-DVD205E/DVD304E/ DVD305E/DVD705E/ DVD755E DCR-DVD105E/DVD605E:
To record sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (For DCRDVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E).. 2
Your camcorder has Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator installed for recording 5.1ch surround sound. Enjoy realistic sound when playing the disc on devices that support 5.1ch surround sound.
When recording in 5.1ch surround sound, attach the supplied surround microphone to your camcorder. Without a surround microphone, your camcorder records in 2ch sound.
is displayed on the screen during 5.1ch recording/playback. 5.1ch sound is converted to 2ch when played back on your camcorder.
To record in dark places (NightShot plus).. 3
Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch 3 to ON. ( and [NIGHTSHOT PLUS] appear.)

For DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/ DVD755E: Touch MEDIA SET t [UNFINALIZE].
6 Touch [YES] t [YES], then touch
when [Completed.] appears.

When using a DVD+RW

If you have created a Photomovie or a DVD menu in finalizing (p.57), the following steps are required. Using the Recorded disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW)
1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC
IN jack on your camcorder, then connect the mains lead to the wall socket.
When using a DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) disc (Unfinalizing)
2 Slide the POWER switch to turn on

your camcorder.

3 Insert the finalized disc into your
camcorder. A confirmation dialog asking if you record additional scenes appears.

camcorder.

4 Touch
5 For DCR-DVD105E/DVD205E/
DVD605E/DVD705E: Touch DISC SET t [UNFINALIZE].

4 Touch [YES] t [YES].

[Completed.] appears, then the screen returns to the recording screen.
Deleting all of the scenes on the disc (Formatting)
Formatting makes the recorded disc new and reusable by deleting all the data recorded on the disc. The recording capacity of the disc is recovered by formatting it. A DVD-R cannot be formatted. Replace it with a new disc.
Formatting a finalized disc
The disc is unfinalized and it has to be finalized again to enable playback in a DVD device. Formatting deletes all images on a finalized disc. The icon or appears in the screen, but there is no need to finalize the disc before viewing it in a DVD device.* * To use a DVD menu or a Photomovie on a DVD+RW, the disc must be finalized (p.54). Use the AC Adaptor as power source to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during formatting. Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during formatting. When you use a double-sided disc, formatting is required on each side.
xDVD+RW Select the aspect ratio of the recording picture, then format the disc. Proceed to step 6.

DVD-RW, touch to step 7.

FORMAT :

,then proceed

3 Insert the disc to be formatted into
4 For DCR-DVD105E/DVD205E/
DVD605E/DVD705E: Touch t [FORMAT]. For DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/ DVD755E: Touch t[ FORMAT]. xDVD-RW Select the recording format, then format the disc. Proceed to step 5.

Items with one asterisk (*) can be adjusted so as not to focus on subjects only a short distance away. Items with two asterisks (**) can be adjusted to focus on subjects farther away. The setting returns to [AUTO] when you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12 hours.

SPOTLIGHT*(

Select to prevent peoples faces from appearing excessively white when subjects are lit by strong light.
SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter)
You can adjust and fix the exposure to the subject, so that it is recorded in suitable brightness even when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background, such as subjects in the spotlight on stage.
PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) (
Select to bring out the subject such as people or flowers while creating a soft background.
SPORTS* (Sports lesson) (
Select to minimize shake when shooting fast moving subjects.
1 Touch the point where you want to fix and adjust the exposure on the screen.

BEACH&SKI*(

2 Touch [END].
To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO]t[END].
Select to prevent peoples faces from appearing dark in strong light or reflected light, such as at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope.
If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is automatically set to [MANUAL]. The setting returns to [AUTO] when you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12 hours.

EXPOSURE

You can fix the brightness of a picture manually. When recording indoors on a clear day, for instance, you can avoid backlight shadows on people next to the window by fixing the exposure to that of the wall side of the room.

INDOOR (n)

The white balance is adjusted to be appropriate for the following recording conditions: Indoors At party scenes or studios where the lighting conditions change quickly Under the video lamps of those at a studio, or under sodium lamps or incandescentlike color lamps

ONE PUSH (

1 Touch [MANUAL].
2 Adjust the exposure by touching /. 3 Touch.

DATA CODE

You can check the information recorded automatically (data code) during playback. B OFF
Data code is not displayed.
The setting returns to [OFF] when you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12 hours.
When you start recording from the line input (For DCR-DVD305E/DVD755E).
Always displays the remaining disc indicator.

DISPLAY

You can select the number of thumbnails that appear on the VISUAL INDEX screen. Thumbnail Glossary (p.145) B ZOOM LINK
Change the number of thumbnails (6 or 12) with the zoom lever on your camcorder.*
REMOTE CTRL (Remote control) (DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/ DVD755E)
The default setting is [ON] so that you can use the supplied Remote Commander (p.51).
Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder from responding to a command sent by other devices remote control. The setting returns to [ON] when you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12 hours.

6IMAGES

Displays thumbnails of 6 images.

12IMAGES

Displays thumbnails of 12 images.
* You can operate with the zoom buttons on the LCD frame or on the Remote Commander (For DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/ DVD755E).
B ON Using the Setup items
A melody sounds when you start/stop recording, or operate the touch panel.

MOVIE PB

Because the default setting is [ON], when you select tab on the VISUAL INDEX screen the first 5 seconds of each movie displayed on the screen are played back in sequence.
Set to [OFF] to conserve battery power. Playback for the movie stops after repeating 5 times.

Cancels the melody.

DISP OUTPUT

B LCD PANEL

Shows displays such as the counter on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder.

REMAINING

B AUTO
Displays the remaining disc indicator for about 8 seconds in situations such as those described below. When your camcorder recognizes the remaining disc capacity with the POWER switch set to (Movie). When you press DISP/BATT INFO to switch the indicator from off to on with the POWER switch to (Movie). When the recordable time for movies is less than 5 minutes.

V-OUT/PANEL

Shows the display also on the TV screen.

SETUP ROTATE

B NORMAL
Scrolls the setup items downwards by touching.

OPPOSITE

Scrolls the setup items upwards by touching.

TIME/LANGU.

A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off)

B 5min

The camcorder is automatically turned off when you do not operate your camcorder for more than approximately 5 minutes.

CLOCK SET

See page 26.
The camcorder is not automatically turned off.

Refer to the supplied instruction manual for details about Nero Express 6.
The CD-ROM (supplied) includes the following software. USB Driver Picture Package Ver.1.8.1 Nero Express 6 First Step Guide
About the help function of the software
The Help guide explains all the functions of all the software applications. Refer to the Help guide for further detailed operations after reading the First Step Guide thoroughly. To display the Help guide, click the [?] mark on the screen.
What you can do with Picture Package
x Viewing and Handling Pictures t Picture Package DVD Viewer
You can view the movie and still images by selecting from thumbnails. Movies and still images are saved in folders by date.
Before referring to the First Step Guide on your computer (continued)

System requirements

x When using Windows computer
When using Picture Package on a computer
OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional / Windows XP Home Edition / Windows XP Professional Standard installation is required. Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded. CPU: Intel Pentium III 600MHz or faster (Pentium III 1GHz or faster recommended) Application: DirectX 9.0c or later (This product is based on DirectX technology. It is necessary to have DirectX installed.)/ Windows Media Player 7.0 or later/ Macromedia Flash Player 6.0 or later Sound system: 16 bit stereo sound card and stereo speakers Memory: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended) Hard disk: Available memory required for installation: 250 MB or more (2GB or more when using Picture Package Duplicator.)/ Available free hard disk space recommended: 6 GB or more (depending on the size of the image files edited) Display: 4 MB VRAM video card, Minimum dots, High color (16 bit color, colors), DirectDraw display driver capability (this product will not operate correctly at dots or less, and 256 colors or less.) Others: (USB) port (this must be provided as standard)
Others: (USB) port (This must be provided as standard)
x When using Macintosh computer
You can only copy still images from the Memory Stick Duo.
OS: Mac OS 9.1/9.2 or Mac OS X (v10.1/v10.2/ v10.3/v10.4) Others: (USB) port (This must be provided as standard)
Your camcorder is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0). You can transfer data at a faster rate using a computer compatible with Hi-Speed USB. When you connect a USB interface not compatible with Hi-Speed USB, the data transfer ratio will be that of USB1.1 (USB full speed). Operations are not guaranteed on all the recommended environments. If your computer has a Memory Stick slot, insert the Memory Stick Duo on which still images are recorded into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (optional), then insert it into the Memory Stick slot on your computer to copy still images to the computer. When using a Memory Stick PRO Duo and your computer is not compatible with it, connect your camcorder with the USB cable instead of using the Memory Stick slot on the computer.

When playing still images recorded on a Memory Stick Duo on a computer
OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional/ Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional Standard installation is required. Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded. CPU: MMX Pentium 200MHz or faster
Installing software and First Step Guide
You need to install the software to your Windows computer before connecting your camcorder to the computer. The installation is required only for the first time. Contents to be installed and procedures may differ depending on your OS.

4 Click [Install].

Using a Windows computer
1 Confirm that your camcorder is not
connected to the computer.

2 Turn on the computer.

Log on as Administrators for installation. Close all applications running on the computer before installing the software.
Depending on the operating system on the computer, a message appears notifying you that First Step Guide, cannot be installed automatically with the InstallShield Wizard. In such a case, manually copy First Step Guide to your computer according to the messages instructions.
5 Select the language for the
application to be installed, then click [Next].
3 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the
disc drive of your computer. The installation screen appears.

6 Click [Next].

If the screen does not appear, follow the procedure below. 1 Double-click [My Computer] (If you are using Windows XP, click [Start], then [My Computer].) 2 Double-click [PICTUREPACKAGE] (Disc drive).* * Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary depending on the computer.
Installing software and First Step Guide (continued)
7 Read [License Agreement], check
[I accept the terms of the license agreement] when you agree, then click [Next].
11Click [Next], then follow the onscreen instructions to install the First Step Guide. Depending on the computer, this screen may not be displayed. In such a case, skip to step 12.
8 Select where to save the software,

then click [Next].

12Click [Next], then follow the onscreen instructions to install ImageMixer EasyStepDVD.
9 Select [PAL], then click [Install]. 13If the [Installing Microsoft (R)

A 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. Delete unnecessary images from the disc (p.88).
The beep sounds for 5 seconds.
The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. Moisture condensation has occurred with the disc. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for about 1 hour, then turn on your camcorder again (p.137). Some problems have occurred in your camcorder. Remove the disc and insert it again, then operate your camcorder again.

Unable to unfinalize.

You cannot unfinalize a DVD-R/DVD-RW (VR mode)/DVD+RW (p.61). Your camcorder is in Easy Handycam operation. Cancel Easy Handycam operation (p.32) to unfinalize a disc (p.61).
Connecting to a computer (DCR-DVD305E/DVD755E)
The computer does not recognize your camcorder.
Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, then connect it again firmly. Disconnect USB device other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the computer. Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect them again correctly.
When editing the images in the disc, the computer does not recognize your camcorder.
Install the Picture Package software (p.103). Confirm the USB driver is correctly installed with the following procedures.

For Windows XP

1 Click [Start], then [Control Panel]. 2 Click [Performance and Maintenance], then [System]. The [System Properties] window appears. 3 Click [Hardware] tab. 4 Click [Device Manager]. The [Device Manager] window appears. 5 Make sure that [SONY DDX-C1002 USB Device] appears in [DVD/CD-ROM drives], [Generic volume] in [Storage volumes], and [USB Mass Storage Device] in [Universal Serial Bus controllers] respectively. When all the devices appear, the USB driver is installed correctly. If any of these devices are not shown, install USB driver.
1 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive on your computer. 2 Double-click [My Computer]. 3 Right-click [PICTUREPACKAGE] icon (Disc drive)*, then click [Open]. *Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary depending on the computer.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Specifications (continued)
Input/Output connectors DCR-DVD105E/DVD205E/DVD605E/ DVD705E
Audio/Video output 10 pin connector Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 (ohms), unbalanced Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 (ohms), unbalanced Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 (ohms), unbalanced Audio signal: 327 mV (at Load impedance 47 k (kilohms)), Output impedance less than 2.2 k (kilohms)
Total number of pixels (560 220)

General

Power requirements 7.2 V (battery pack) 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption During camera recording using LCD DCR-DVD105E/DVD605E: 2.7W DCR-DVD205E/DVD705E: 3.4W DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E: 3.6W Viewfinder DCR-DVD105E/DVD605E: 2.4W DCR-DVD205E/DVD705E: 3.0W DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E: 3.1W Operating temperature 0C to + 40C (32F to 104F) Storage temperature -20C to + 60C (-4F to + 140F) Dimensions (Approx.) 129mm (2 1/1/1/8 in.) (whd) Mass (Approx.) DCR-DVD105E/DVD205E/DVD605E/ DVD705E 380 g (13 oz) main unit only 430 g (15 oz) including the NP-FP50 rechargeable battery pack and disc DCR-DVD304E/DVD305E/DVD755E 400 g (14 oz) main unit only 460 g (1 lb) including the NP-FP50 rechargeable battery pack and disc Supplied accessories See page 18.

DCR-DVD304E

Audio/Video input/output 10 pin connector Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 (ohms), unbalanced Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 (ohms), unbalanced Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 (ohms), unbalanced Audio signal: 327 mV (at Load impedance 47 k (kilohms)), Output impedance less than 2.2 k (kilohms) REMOTE jack Stereo mini-minijack ( 2.5 mm)

DCR-DVD305E/DVD755E

Audio/Video input/output 10 pin connector Input/Output auto switch Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 (ohms), unbalanced Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 (ohms), unbalanced Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 (ohms), unbalanced Audio signal: 327 mV (at Load impedance 47 k (kilohms)), Input impedance more than 47 k (kilohms), Output impedance less than 2.2 k (kilohms) USB jack mini-B REMOTE jack Stereo mini-minijack ( 2.5 mm)

AC Adaptor AC-L25A/L25B

Power requirements AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz Current consumption 0.35 - 0.18 A Power consumption 18W Output voltage DC 8.4V* Operating temperature 0C to + 40C (32F to 104F) Storage temperature -20C to + 60C (-4F to + 140F)

x Original

A movie or still photo recorded by DVD Handycam onto a disc is called an original.

x Photomovie

A series of still images (JPEG format) converted and resaved as a movie (MPEG format) on the same disc, which can played back on another DVD device or computer. Create a Photomovie to view still images on a DVD device that does not support JPEG playback. Still images converted to a Photomovie are played back continuously like a slide show. Resolution is slightly reduced.

x VIDEO mode

One of the recording formats you can select when using a DVD-RW. VIDEO mode provides excellent compatibility with other DVD devices.

x VISUAL INDEX

This function displays images of movies and still images you have recorded so that you can select those scenes you want to play back.

x Pickup lens

The component that optically reads signals from a recorded disc.

x VR mode

One of the recording formats you can select when using a DVD-RW. VR mode enables editing (deleting or sequence rearrangement) with DVD Handycam. Finalizing the disc lets you play it back on a VR mode compatible DVD device.

x Playlist

A list of your favorite selected original movies and still images. It enables simple editing of original recorded data such as deleting images, dividing videos, and changing playback order.

x Recording mode

By setting the recording mode before recording, you can select the image quality. There are 3 modes: HQ (high quality), SP (standard play) and LP (long play). The higher the recording quality, the shorter the recording time.

x Thumbnail

Reduced-size images which enable you to view many images at the same time. DVD Handycam VISUAL INDEX and DVD menu use a thumbnail display system.

Numerics

16:9 WIDE.30, 62 21-pin adaptor..53 4:3..30, 62 5.1ch surround recording.44 5.1-channel surround sound...44 8cm DVD..12 Button-type lithium battery.. 140 B&W. 76 Double-sided disc. 15 Dual sound. See MULTI-SOUND Dubbing. 94 DVD device.. 58 DVD menu.. 57 DVD+RW.. 14 DVD-R.. 14 DVD-RW.. 14 D.EFFECT (Digital effect).. 76