Sony DCR-DVD405E User Manual

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Table of Contents

What you can do with your DVD Handycam........................................... 12

Choosing a disc ...................................................................................... 14

Using your DVD Handycam .................................................................... 16

Step 1: Checking supplied items............................................................. 18

Step 2: Charging the battery pack .......................................................... 19

Step 3: Turning the power on, and holding your camcorder ................... 22

Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder................................... 23

Step 5: Using the touch panel................................................................. 24

Step 6: Setting the date and time............................................................ 25

Step 7: Inserting a disc or a “Memory Stick Duo” ................................... 26

Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture

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Using Easy Handycam operation............................................................ 31

Recording with ease ............................................................................... 32

Playing back with ease ........................................................................... 34

Preparation for playing back on a DVD player (Finalizing) ..................... 36

Recording................................................................................................ 38

Playback ................................................................................................. 40

Functions used for recording/playback, etc. ........................................... 42

Recording

To use zoom
To record sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording)
To use the flash
To record in dark places (NightShot)
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT)

Enjoying with your DVD Handycam

Getting Started

Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automatic
settings

Recording/Playback