Sony DCR-DVD505 Nero Express 6 User manual

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Digital Video Camera Recorder
Operating Guide
DCR-DVD505/DVD905
Getting Started
Playback on DVD devices a
Using the Recorded disc a
Using the Setup items
Editing on DVD Handycam
Dubbing, Printing
Using a Computer a
Troubleshooting
Additional Information
Glossary, Index
© 2006 Sony Corporation
_InfoLITHiUMQ

To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
CAUTIO_TOREDUCET_ERISKO_FLECmlCSHOC_
DO_OT REMOWCOWR(ORBACK).
_OUSEa-SE£VlCEABLEPARTSI_aDE.
aEFERSERVICINGTOOUALI_IEDSERVICE_E£SON_E_.
This symbol is intended to alerl
lhe ilser [o tile presence oI
illlillSiila[cd 'dangerolls
voltage _' within the prodtlcl_s
enclosure that lnay be oI
suificient magnitude to
constittlte a risk ol electric shock
[o persoll s.
This sylnbol is inlended lo alerl
lhe user to the presence of
importanl operating and
mainlcnance (servicing)
instructions in file liIeramrc
accompanying the appliance.

IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS
For your protection, please read these sali:ty
instructions completely befl)re operating the
appliance, and keep this manual lk)rluture
reference.
Carelully observe all warnings, precautions
attd instructions on the appliance, or the one
described in the operating instructions and
adhere to them.
PowerSources
This sel sllould be operated only h'om tile type of
power source indicated on the marking label, llyou
arc not sure of tile type of electrical power supplied
to your honle, consuh your dealm" or local power
conlpany. For tllose sets designed to operate liom
battery power, or other sourct2s, rclcr [o the
operating instructions.
Polarization
This set may be equipped witll a polari/cd ac power
cord plug (a plug llaving one blade wider than tile
otller).
This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way.
This is a salcty l_:aturc. If you are unable to insert
the plug fldly into the outlet, try rcvcrsing file plug.
lfthe plug should still lail to fit. contact your
electrician m have a suitable outlet installed. Do not
delcat the safi:ty purpose of the polmized plug by
lbrcing it ill,
Overloading
Do noI overload widl outlets, exlensioll cords or
corn eniencc receptacles beyond their capacity,
since this can rcsuh in fire or electric shock.
ObjectandLiquidEntry
Never push objects oiany kind into tile set througl/
openings as thcy may toucll dangerous vohage
points or short out paris that could resuh in a fire or
electric sllock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the
set.
Attachments
Do noI use amlcl/nlents not rccolnlllcllded by the
in_Hlulitcturel. _ts riley may c_tuse llazilrds.
Cleaning
Unplug tile scl b'onl tile wall outlet belbre cleaning
or polishing it. Do not use lkluid cleaners or acrosol
cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water
lbr cleaning the exterior of the set.
WaterandMoisture
Do noI use power-line operated sets lle_tr w_tter
lbr example, near g,bathtub, washbowl, kitchen
sink, or laundry tub, ill a wet basement, or near a
swinmling pool, etc.
Power-CordProtection
Route tile power coM so that it is not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention m file
plugs, receptacles, and file point wllere the cord
exits hom tile appliance.
Accessories
Do not place tile set Oll illl unstable curt, stand.
tripod, bracket, or table. The _t may lidl, causing
serious injul 3, to a child or all adult, and serious
damage to tile set. Use only a cart, stand, tripod,
brackeL or table reconmlended by tile
ii/anul_lctHrcr.
Ventilation
Tile slots and openings in tile cabinet arc provided
lbr necessm 3, ventilation. To ensure rcliable
operation of the set, and to protect it liom
overheating, these slots and openings must never
be blocked or covered.
Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth
or ottler materials.
Never block the slots and openings by placing the
set on a bed. solu, rug, or (>tilersinlilar suli_ce.
Never place the set in a confined space, such as a
bookc_se, or built-in cabinet, unless proper
ventilation is provided.
Do not place tile _t near or over a radiator or heat
register, or where it is exposed to direct sunlight.
Lightning
For added protection b_>rthis set during a lighming
storm, or wllcn it is lell unattended and unused lor
long periods of time, unplug it li'om tile wall outlet
and disconnect tile antenna or cable system. Tiffs
will prc_ ent danlage to tile set due to lightning and
power-line surges.
Continued =t* 3

g_PORTANTSAFEGUARDS{co_i_÷d}
Damage RequiringService
Unplug tile set l}'om tile wall outlet and rclcr
servicing to qualified service personnel under tile
Io]lowing condilions:
When tl)e power cord or plug is damaged or
fi'ayed.
If liquid has b_n spilled or objects have lallen
into tile set.
If the set has been exposed to rain or water.
If the set has be_n su[_iect to excessive shock by
being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged.
If the set does not operate normally when
lollowing the operating instructions. Adjust only
tho_ controls that arc specified in tile operating
instructions. Improper adjustn3cnt of other
controls may rcsuh in damage and will often
rcquire extensive work by a qualified mchnician
to restore tile set to nornlal operation.
When the set exhibits a distinct change ill
perlormancc this indicates a need lor service.
Servicing
Do not attempt to service tile set yoursell as opening
or rclno_ illg covers tllay expose you to dangerous
voltage or ottler llazards.
Relcr all ser_ icing 1o qualified service personnel.
Replacementparts
When replacemenl parts arc required, be sure file
service technician has used replacement parts
specified b_ tile manul_cmrcr that bve tile sanle
characteristics as file original parts.
Unauthorized substitutions may rcsuh in ill'c,
elecnic shock, or ofl3er hazards.
Salety Check
Upon conlplelion ol ally ser_, ice or repairs to tile
set. as the service technician to perlbrm routine
sali:ty checks (as specified by the manuli_cmrcr) to
delermine thai the _1 is ill sal_: operating condition.

Readthis first
Before operating the unit, please read this
manual thoroughly, and retain it liar future
relerence.
CAUTION
The use/!1' optical instmmmats with this
product will increase eye hazard. Use of
controls or a_[iustments or perhwmauce of
procedures other than those specified herein
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Replace the battery with the specified type
only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result.
RECYCLINGLITHIUM-IONBATTERIES
Lithiunl-lon batteries are @
recyclable. You can help pleseJ_'e
our ellVilonment by returning yotlr
used rechargeable batteries 1o the
collectkm and recycling location
neal_st you.
For more information r_arding recycling of
recha_eable baueries, call toll free 1-800-822-
8837, or visit hup://www.rbrc.org/
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking
Lithium-Ion batteries.
Owner's Record
Tile model and serial numbersarc located onthe
bottonl. Recordthe serial number in filespace
providedbelow. Retcr to these numbers whenever
you call upon your Sony dealerregarding this
product.
Model No. DCR-DVD
Serial No.
Model No. AC-
Serial No.
If you have any questions about this product.
you may call:
Sony Customer Information Center
I-SIRI_222_SONY (7669).
The number below is li)r the FCC related
n/atters on]y.
RegulatoryInformation
Declarationof Conformity
TradeName:SONY
Model No.: D( R-DVD505
Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr. San Diego, CA
92127 U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This device conlplies widl Pun 15 of die FCC Rules.
Operation ix Stlk_iecl to tile tMlowing two collditions:
( I) This device rely IlOt cause harmfid intellhrence.
and (2) this device nmst accept ally intel ference
received, including interference thal Inly cause
undesired operation.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.
Note
This equipment has been tested :rod l'ound to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interli:rmlce in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses. and can
radiate radio frequency ener W and. if not
installed :rod used in accord:race with the
instructions, may cause harmlhl interli:rence
to radio communications. However. there is
11oguarantee that interl'crmlce will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interli_rence to radio or
television reception, which c:m be
determined by turning the equipment off:rod
on. the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
Commct the equipmem into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected. Continued=_ 5

Consult the dealer or an experienced radiu/
TV technician lbr help.
The supplied interface cane must be used
with the equipment in order to comply with
the limits for a digital device pursuant to
Subpart B of Part 15of FCC Rules.
Your camcorder is supplied with two
kinds of operations guides.
'Operating Guide" (Thismmmal)
'Firsl StepGuide"li)rusingyourcamcorderwith
tilecomputer connecled (smrcd on the supplied
CD-ROM)
Onthediscsyoucanuseinyour
camcorder
YOUcan use 8cm DVD-Rs. 8cm DVD-RWs
and 8cm DVD+RWs only. Use the discs with
marks listed below. See page 16fur details.
Onthe types of "lVle mory Stick" you can
use in your camcorder
There are two sizes of "Memory Stick." You
can use "Memory Stick Duo" marked with
MEMORY STIEK nUD ur MEMIIRY STiEK PRD Dun
(p.132).
"lV]emoryStickDuo"(Thissizecanbeusedwithyour
camcorder)
"MemoryStick"
(Youcannotuseit inyourcamcorder.)
• You cautmt use any type of memory card
except "Memory Stick Duo."
• "Memory Stick PRO" attd "Memory Stick
PRO Duo" can be used only with "Memory
Stick PRO" compatible equipment.

When using a "Memory Stick Duo" with
"Memory Stick" compatible
equipment
Be sure to insert the "Memory Stick Duo"
into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.
MemoryStickDuoAdaptor
On using the camcorder
• Do not hold the cluncoMer by the _bllowing pmt s.
Viewfinder LCD screen
Notes on the Setup items, LCD screen,
viewfinder,and lens
•A setup item that is grayed out is not
m ailable under the current recording or
playback conditions.
• The LCD screen and the viewfinder are
manufactured using extremely high-
precision technology, so over 99.999_ of the
pixels are operational lor eflizctive use.
However. there may be some tiny black
points aud/or bright points (white. red. bhm.
orgreen in color) that appear constantly on
the LCD screen and the view finder. These
poiuts are normal
Battery
• The camcorder is not dustprooli_d.
dripproofcd or waterprooli_d. See
"Maintenance and precautions" (p. 136).
• To prevent discs l_'om being broken or
recorded pictures from being lost. do not
do the fullowing when either of the
respective lamps of the POWER switch
(p.24) or the ACCESS lamp (p.28) is on:
to remove the battery pack orAC Adaptor
l?om the camcorder.
to apply mechanical shock or vibralion to
the camcorder.
• Before connecting your camcorder to
another device with a USB cable etc.. be
sure to insert the connector plug in the
proper direction, lfyou insert theconnector
plug lorcibly in the wrong direction, the
terminal may be damaged, or this may
cause a malhmction of your camcorder.
green point
• Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder.
orthe lens to direct sunlight for long periods
oftime may cause mallmlctions. Be careful
when placing the camera near a window or
outdoors.
• Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause
your camcorder to mal/hnction. Take
pictures of the sun only in low light
conditions, such as at dusk.

Onrecording
• Belore starting to record, test the recording
luoctiou to make sure the picture and sound
are recorded without any problems. YOU
cannot delete images once you record them
on a DVD-R. Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW
lor trial recording (p. 16).
• Compensation lk_rthe contents of
recordings canuut be provided, even if
recurding ur playback is nut possible due
to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage
media, etc.
• TV color systems differ depending on the
countries/regiuns. To view your recordings
on a TV. you need a NTSC system-based
TV.
• Television programs, fihns, video tapes,
and other materials may be cupyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials
may be contrary to the copyright laws. You
cannot dub copyright protected suftware on
your camcorder.
Onthismanual
• The images of the LCD screen :rod the
viewfiuder used on this manual are
captured using a digital still camera, and
thus may appear different l?om what you
see.
• Design and specifications uf recurding
media and accessories are subject to change
without notice.
• Disc in this Operating Gukle refers to 8cm
DVD discs.
• Available operations depend on the disc
used. The following marks are used lk_rthe
different DVD l?_rmats.
Et
• The on-screen displays in each local
language are used liar illustrating the
operating procedures. Change the screen
language before using your camcorder if
necessary (p.81 ).
AbouttheCarlZeisslens
Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss
lens. which was developed jointly by Carl
Zeiss. in Germany, and Sony Corporation.
and pruduces superior images.
It adopts the MTF* measurement system for
video cameras and offers a quality typical of
a Carl Zeiss lens.
Also. the lens lot your camcorder is T*-
cualed to suppress unwanted reflections and
faithlidly reproduce colors.
* MTF stands for Modulation Transfer
Function. The number value indicates the
amount of light from a suhject cuming into
the lens.

Tableof Contents
What you can do with your DVD Handycam ........................................... 14
Choosing a disc ...................................................................................... 16
Using your DVD Handycam .................................................................... 18
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Step 1: Checking supplied items ............................................................. 20
Step 2: Charging the battery pack .......................................................... 21
Step 3: Turning the power on, and holding your camcorder ................... 24
Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder ................................... 25
Step 5: Using the touch panel ................................................................. 26
Step 6: Setting the date and time ............................................................ 27
Step 7: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo". .................................. 28
Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture
................................................................................................................ 31
Using Easy Handycam operation ............................................................ 33
Recording with ease ............................................................................... 34
Playing back with ease ........................................................................... 36
Preparation for playing back on a DVD player (Finalizing) ..................... 38
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Recording ................................................................................................ 40
Playback ................................................................................................. 42
Functions used for recording/playback, etc ............................................ 44
Recording
To use zoom
To record sound with more presence (5. lch surround recording)
To use the flash
To record the high resolution still images during recording a movie
(Dual Rec)

Torecordindarkplaces(NightShot)
Toadjusttheexposureforbacklitsubjects(BACKLIGHT)
Toadjustthefocusforanoffcentersubject
Tofixtheexposurefortheselectedsubject
Torecordinmirrormode
Toaddspecialeffects
Toattachtheshoulderbelt
Touseatripod
Playback
To use Playback zoom
To play back a series of stUIimages (Slide show)
Recording/playback
To check the remaining battery
To turn off the operation confirmation beep
To initialize the settings (RESET)
Other part names and functions
Checking/Deleting the last scene (Review/Review deleting) .................. 48
Indicators displayed during recording/playback ...................................... 49
Remote Commander ............................................................................... 51
Playing the picture on a TV ..................................................................... 52
Making the disc compatible with playback on DVD devices or
DVD drives (Finalizing) ............................................................................ 54
Playing back a disc on DVD devices, etc ................................................ 58
Playing back a disc on a computer with a DVD drive installed ................ 59
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Recording additionalscenes afterfinalizing............................................ 61
Deleting all of the scenes on the disc (Formatting) ................................. 62
Using the Setup items ............................................................................. 64
Setup items ............................................................................................. 66
E/CAMERA SET .................................................................................... 68
Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions
(EXPOSURE/WHITE BAL./STEADYSHOT, etc.)
[] STILL SET ......................................................................................... 72
Settings for stU)images
(QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE, etc.)
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TaN÷ ofCo_te_ts(co_ti_ed)
_ PICT.APPLI ..................................................................................... 74
Special effects onpictures or additional functions on recording/playback
(PICT.EFFECT/D.EFFECT/SMTH SLW REC, etc.)
MEDIA SET ....................................................................................... 77
Settings for discs and "Memory Stick Duo"
(FORMAT/FINALIZE/UNFINALIZE, etc.)
_S_ STANDARD SET .............................................................................. 77
Settings while recording on a disc or other basic settings
(REC MODE/LCD/VF SET/USB SPEED, etc.)
_'_ TIME/LANGU .................................................................................. 81
(CLOCK SET/AREA SET/LANGUAGE, etc.)
Customizing Personal Menu ................................................................... 82
Copying the still images .......................................................................... 84
Deleting still images from the "Memory Stick Duo". ................................ 86
Editing the original data .......................................................................... 87
Creating the Playlist ................................................................................ 88
Playing the Playlist .................................................................................. 91
Dubbing to VCR/DVD devices ................................................................ 92
Recording images from a TV or VCR/DVD device ................................. 94
Printing recorded still images (PictBridge compliant printer) .................. 96
Jacks to connect external devices .......................................................... 98
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Before referring to the "First Step Guide" on your computer ................... 99
Installing software and "First Step Guide". ............................................ 101
Viewing "First Step Guide". ................................................................... 104
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Troubleshooting ..................................................................................... 105
Warning indicators and messages ........................................................ 123
Using your camcorder abroad ............................................................... 129
About the disc ........................................................................................ 131
About the "Memory Stick". ..................................................................... 132
About the <'lnfoLITHIUM" battery pack ................................................... 134
Maintenance and precautions ............................................................... 136
Specifications ........................................................................................ 140
Glossary ................................................................................................ 142
Index ...................................................................................................... 144
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E_jojiK_gwith yo_lrDVDHa_#y¢_m
Whatyoucan dowith yourDVDHandycam
Your DVD Handycam records image data on 8cm DVD*.
II is more convenient than video tape and lar more versatile.
!
* DVD (Digital Versatile Disc)is ahigh-capacity optical disc.
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Playbackona DVDdeviceor DVDdrive (p.38, 54)
You can play back recorded and finalized** discs on a home
DVD device. DVD recorder or DVD dfive of a compuler _hal
supports 8cm disc.
When finalizing the disc, you can create still image slide
shows and DVD menus to enable quick access 1oscenes you
want 10 view.
PlaybackonwidescreenTVandhometheater(p.44,
52)
hnages recorded in widescreen rbrmat can be played back
on a wide TV with complete panoramic efl_ct. Discs are also
recorded with 5.lch surround sound to provide full sound on
a home theater.
** Finalizing: a process to make il possible 1o play back recorded DVD on other DVD devices (s_ page
38 and 541.
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Choosinga disc
Your DVD Handycam is compatible with 8cm DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD+RW.
It does net suppert 12cm discs.
Recordingformat for DVD-RW
Whell you use a DVD-RW, yeu Call cheese the recording l'ornlat free1 VIDEO triode or VR nat)de.
ht this maneah VIDEO mede is c ca ed ts and VR mode as _.
A recording format that is compatible with most DVD devices, especially after
finalizing.
In VIDEO mode, only the most recent image can be erased.
A recording A_rmat that enables editing with your DVD Handycam (deleting and
rearranging the order of images).
A finalized disc can be played back in DVD devices that support VR mode .1.
Disc and recording formals (_' Glossary (i).142, 143)
Discformatfeatures Figures in parentheses ( ) indicate page numhers.
DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+RW
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.1 Refer to the instruction manual of your DVD device to see whether it supports the VR mode of DVD-RW.
*2For still images, you can record them on lhe all types of discs.
*a Formatting deletes all rccordings and rcmrns lhe recording medium to ils original emply slate. (p.62) Even
when using a new disc, Iormal it with your DVD Handycam (p.28).
*4 Do not use a DVD+RW before finalizing in a computer as this may result in a malfunction,
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Recordingtime
Recording time per disc side
The minimum recording time is given in
parentheses. unit: min.
HQ (High Quality) approx. 20 (18)
SP (Standard Play) approx. 30 (18)
LP (Long Play) approx. 60 (44)
Your DVD Hmldycam uses the VBR (Variable Bit ]
Rate) fbrmat to automatically adjust image quality |
to suit the recording scene. This tec!mology causes |
fluctuations in the recording time of a disc. |
Movie containing quickly moving and complex /
images is recorded at a higher bit rate and ttlis |
reduces the overall recording time. /
,VBR(_ Glossary (p.1431 J
• The recording time lot the movie drops when the disc also contains still images.
Disc use
For reliability durability of recording/playback, we recommend that you use Sony discs or discs
with an _g;._g_ o*(lbr VIDEO CAMERA) mark for your DVD Handycam.
• Using a disc other than above nmy cause tile unsatislacm W rccording/playback or you may not be able to
remove the disc h+omyour DVD Handycam.
* Depending on the place you bought, the disc has a _'2,_g_g_._, nmrk.
Useof double-sided discs
Double-sided discs allow _OLIto record both sides of a disc.
RecordingontheAside
Place the disc in _our DVD H:mdycam with the side with the [] symbol at the center facing
outwards until it clicks.
Place lhe [] synlbol
lacing outwaMs.
RecoMing is made on
the rear side.
• When using a double-sided disc, take care not m smudge tile surlace with fingerprints.
• When a double-sided disc is used in your DVD HandycanL recording/playback are perlormed on lhal side
only. You cannol switch to record on or plz_yback the other side wdh the disc set to the DVD Handycam.
When recording/playback of one side is complete, remove the disc and turn it over to access the other side.
• The lollowing operations are perlbrmed lot each side of a double-sided disc.
Finalizing (p.54)
Unlinalizing (DVD-RW: VIDEO mode) (17.61)
Formalfing (p.62)
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UsingyourDVDHandycam
@Preparing
(See page 20 to 3 I.) Select the disc that best suits your needs.
Tile disc can be
played back on
x iots DVD deqces
Tile disc can be
played back even
wifl/om finalizing
Select the modeon your
DVD Handycam and
lormat (p.28).
@Shooting, deleting ....
and editing
(See pages 34, 40, 48
and 87.)
gon your DVD Handycam
Continued on the right page
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_ @Viewing on another DVD device
(See pages 54 and 58.)
To view a disc recorded on your DVD Handycam on other DVD devices, yott need to
finalize it lirsl.
/
DVD device /DVD drive
DVD recorder _._,_.,.__
•Tim less the recording volume ol the discis, timmore ittake time to finalize the disc.
Tile leatures ol alinalized disc depend on disc type.
Like commercially sold
DVD, this disc can be
played back in most DVD
dcvices alter finalizing.
Tbe disc can be played back
in a device compatible with
[(he DVD-RW VR mode.
Recordings cannot be
added even il there is h_
space lelL ]
Unlinalizing allows you [
1oadd recordings (p.61). J
_ ecordings can be added ]
wilhout unfinalizing.
Ilaybackcompatibility
Playback colnpatibilily with any DVD device is not guaranteed. Reler to tile instruction manua
supplied with your DVD device or consuh your dealer.
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GetdedStarted
Step1: Checkingsupplieditems
Make sure that you have li_llewing items
supplied with your camcorder.
The number in the parentheses indicates the
number of that item supplied.
•Discs and "Memory Stick Duo" are net
supplied.
Cleaning cloth (1)
CD-ROM "Picture Package Ver.1.8.1" (1)
(p.99)
Operating Guide (This manual) (1)
AC Adaptor(1)(p.21)
Power cord (1) (p.21)
A/V connecting cable (1) (p.52, 92, 94, 98)
USB cable (1) (p.96, 98)
Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p.51)
A butlon-lype lithium batlery is already inslalled.
Rechargeable battery pack
NP-FP6O (1) (p.22)
20