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Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11 (1) Enjoying your DVD Handycam 10 Getting Started 16 Easy Handycam 25 Recording/ Playback 30 Playback on DVD devices 40 Using the recorded disc 46 Using the Setup items 48 Editing on DVD Handycam 66 Dubbing 72 Using a Computer 75 Troubleshooting 80 Additional Information 97 © 2005 Sony Corporation
Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11 (1) Enjoying your DVD Handycam 10 Getting Started 16 Easy Handycam 25 Recording/ Playback 30 Playback on DVD devices 40 Using the recorded disc 46 Using the Setup items 48 Editing on DVD Handycam 66 Dubbing 72 Using a Computer 75 Troubleshooting 80 Additional Information 97 © 2005 Sony Corporation
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... 92127 U.S.A. Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is no guarantee that the camcorder may cause harmful interference to Subpart B of Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD7 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. "Operating guide" (This manual) - The supplied interface cable must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and...
... 92127 U.S.A. Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is no guarantee that the camcorder may cause harmful interference to Subpart B of Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD7 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. "Operating guide" (This manual) - The supplied interface cable must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and...
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... images of a Carl Zeiss lens. * MTF stands for illustrating the operating procedures. It adopts the MTF* measurement system for video cameras and offers a quality typical of the LCD screen used for Modulation Transfer Function. You cannot dub copyright protected software on a DVD-R. On recording • Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the picture and sound are recorded without any problems. You cannot delete images once you need an NTSC...
... images of a Carl Zeiss lens. * MTF stands for illustrating the operating procedures. It adopts the MTF* measurement system for video cameras and offers a quality typical of the LCD screen used for Modulation Transfer Function. You cannot dub copyright protected software on a DVD-R. On recording • Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the picture and sound are recorded without any problems. You cannot delete images once you need an NTSC...
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... intended for your DVD Handycam. * Depending on use Sony discs or discs with a felt-tip, and do so, the disc may become unbalanced, and this may not be able to record or play normally in water, then remove the moisture with the supplied cleaning cloth. Using a disc other than above may cause unsatisfactory recording/playback or you may cause a malfunction of the audio and video output may not...
... intended for your DVD Handycam. * Depending on use Sony discs or discs with a felt-tip, and do so, the disc may become unbalanced, and this may not be able to record or play normally in water, then remove the moisture with the supplied cleaning cloth. Using a disc other than above may cause unsatisfactory recording/playback or you may cause a malfunction of the audio and video output may not...
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Recording/playback To check the remaining battery To turn off the operation confirmation beep To initialize the settings Other part names and functions Checking/Deleting the last scene (Review/Review deleting 34 Indicators displayed during recording/playback 35 Remote Commander 37 Playing the picture on a TV 38 Playback on DVD devices Making the disc compatible with DVD players or DVD drives (Finalizing 40 Playing back a disc on DVD players, etc 44 Playing back a disc on a computer with a DVD drive installed 44 Using the recorded disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW) Recording additional...
Recording/playback To check the remaining battery To turn off the operation confirmation beep To initialize the settings Other part names and functions Checking/Deleting the last scene (Review/Review deleting 34 Indicators displayed during recording/playback 35 Remote Commander 37 Playing the picture on a TV 38 Playback on DVD devices Making the disc compatible with DVD players or DVD drives (Finalizing 40 Playing back a disc on DVD players, etc 44 Playing back a disc on a computer with a DVD drive installed 44 Using the recorded disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW) Recording additional...
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... Contents (continued) STANDARD SET 59 Settings while recording on a disc or other basic settings (REC MODE/LCD SET/USB SPEED, etc.) TIME/LANGU 63 (CLOCK SET/AREA SET/LANGUAGE, etc.) Customizing Personal Menu 64 Editing on DVD Handycam (DVD-RW: VR mode) Editing the original data 66 Creating the Playlist 68 Playing the Playlist 71 Dubbing Connecting to a VCR or TV 72 Jacks to connect external devices Dubbing to VCR/DVD devices 73 Recording images from a TV or VCR/DVD device 74 Using a computer Before referring...
... Contents (continued) STANDARD SET 59 Settings while recording on a disc or other basic settings (REC MODE/LCD SET/USB SPEED, etc.) TIME/LANGU 63 (CLOCK SET/AREA SET/LANGUAGE, etc.) Customizing Personal Menu 64 Editing on DVD Handycam (DVD-RW: VR mode) Editing the original data 66 Creating the Playlist 68 Playing the Playlist 71 Dubbing Connecting to a VCR or TV 72 Jacks to connect external devices Dubbing to VCR/DVD devices 73 Recording images from a TV or VCR/DVD device 74 Using a computer Before referring...
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... TV. Also, formatting removes all images data from VIDEO mode or VR mode. Note on DVD+RW If you bought it is recorded in the default setting, the picture will appear in 4:3 ratio when it , the Differences in [16:9WIDE] (p. 55) on DVD-RWs has wide compatibility with your DVD Handycam. Depending on the place you playback the DVD+RW recorded in the recording format on a DVD player connected to edit, such...
... TV. Also, formatting removes all images data from VIDEO mode or VR mode. Note on DVD+RW If you bought it is recorded in the default setting, the picture will appear in 4:3 ratio when it , the Differences in [16:9WIDE] (p. 55) on DVD-RWs has wide compatibility with your DVD Handycam. Depending on the place you playback the DVD+RW recorded in the recording format on a DVD player connected to edit, such...
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...; Playing back recordings on other DVD players even if you do with your disc differs, depending on the disc type and the recording format used. Transferring recorded scenes to your computer and editing them (75) 1) DVD discs recorded by formatting it (47) - Editing images on your DVD Handycam (66) - - - Note that playback on all home DVD players, DVD recorders, and computer DVD drives may cause...
...; Playing back recordings on other DVD players even if you do with your disc differs, depending on the disc type and the recording format used. Transferring recorded scenes to your computer and editing them (75) 1) DVD discs recorded by formatting it (47) - Editing images on your DVD Handycam (66) - - - Note that playback on all home DVD players, DVD recorders, and computer DVD drives may cause...
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... time users can enjoy easy operation. EASY button POWER switch Green button Easy Handycam- The EASY lamp turns off. • If you cannot use the editing function (p. 66). using a DVD-RW disc formatted in Easy Handycam operation automatically when you turn off the power without canceling Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder with ease With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the arrow while pressing the green button in the direction of the camera settings are automatically adjusted optimally, which frees...
... time users can enjoy easy operation. EASY button POWER switch Green button Easy Handycam- The EASY lamp turns off. • If you cannot use the editing function (p. 66). using a DVD-RW disc formatted in Easy Handycam operation automatically when you turn off the power without canceling Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder with ease With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the arrow while pressing the green button in the direction of the camera settings are automatically adjusted optimally, which frees...
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...; zoom is performed optically, and after about 10 seconds. Touch [SETUP] CAMERA SET[SELF-TIMER][ON] . when you see it on a 16:9 wide TV in full screen mode. Using the Setup items 55 • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 54) when it is hard to focus automatically. • The shutter speed of your camcorder changes depending on a DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, the available recording time may...
...; zoom is performed optically, and after about 10 seconds. Touch [SETUP] CAMERA SET[SELF-TIMER][ON] . when you see it on a 16:9 wide TV in full screen mode. Using the Setup items 55 • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 54) when it is hard to focus automatically. • The shutter speed of your camcorder changes depending on a DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, the available recording time may...
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... image quality of scenes may be degraded, or scenes with quick movements may appear with a block noise when you play back the disc. See page 48 for details on selecting setup items. REC MODE (Recording mode) You can make a title on a disc or other basic settings (REC MODE/LCD SET/USB SPEED, etc.) The default settings are marked with DVD players or DVD drives (Finalizing)" (p. 42). recordable time is up to 30 min). VOLUME...
... image quality of scenes may be degraded, or scenes with quick movements may appear with a block noise when you play back the disc. See page 48 for details on selecting setup items. REC MODE (Recording mode) You can make a title on a disc or other basic settings (REC MODE/LCD SET/USB SPEED, etc.) The default settings are marked with DVD players or DVD drives (Finalizing)" (p. 42). recordable time is up to 30 min). VOLUME...
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...; AUTO Sends data by switching automatically between the Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0) and the speed corresponding to USB1.1 (full speed transfer). LOW Records surround sound faithfully. FULL SPEED Sends data corresponding to USB1.1 (full speed transfer). Select [LOW] when you want to [NORMAL] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording. LCD COLOR...
...; AUTO Sends data by switching automatically between the Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0) and the speed corresponding to USB1.1 (full speed transfer). LOW Records surround sound faithfully. FULL SPEED Sends data corresponding to USB1.1 (full speed transfer). Select [LOW] when you want to [NORMAL] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording. LCD COLOR...
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... HDD (hard disc drive) video recorder, you can copy pictures played back on your camcorder and the recording device. • To record the date/time and camera settings data, display them on the screen (p. 61). Dubbing to VCR/DVD devices You can enjoy images stored on the hard disk of a VCR or a DVD device. Connect your camcorder to light up the (Play/Edit) lamp. 6 When the dubbing is finished, stop your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable (supplied). If your VCR or DVD recorder. Dubbing 4 Insert the recorded disc into your recording device...
... HDD (hard disc drive) video recorder, you can copy pictures played back on your camcorder and the recording device. • To record the date/time and camera settings data, display them on the screen (p. 61). Dubbing to VCR/DVD devices You can enjoy images stored on the hard disk of a VCR or a DVD device. Connect your camcorder to light up the (Play/Edit) lamp. 6 When the dubbing is finished, stop your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable (supplied). If your VCR or DVD recorder. Dubbing 4 Insert the recorded disc into your recording device...
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... 9.0c or later (This product is an instruction manual you recorded with your camcorder. Picture Package Ver.1.8 - Using a Computer Viewing and Handling Pictures Picture Package DVD Viewer You can refer 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 75 Video and still images are saved in folders by selecting it from thumbnails.
... 9.0c or later (This product is an instruction manual you recorded with your camcorder. Picture Package Ver.1.8 - Using a Computer Viewing and Handling Pictures Picture Package DVD Viewer You can refer 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 75 Video and still images are saved in folders by selecting it from thumbnails.
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... respective owners thereof and are not permitted to use (including, without obtaining authorization or approval of the Music Contents without limitation, copying, modifying, reproducing, uploading, transmitting or placing to the external network accessible to the public, transferring, distributing, lending, licensing, selling and publishing) any license or right to use the Music Contents. For inquires about this software Pixela User Support Center...
... respective owners thereof and are not permitted to use (including, without obtaining authorization or approval of the Music Contents without limitation, copying, modifying, reproducing, uploading, transmitting or placing to the external network accessible to the public, transferring, distributing, lending, licensing, selling and publishing) any license or right to use the Music Contents. For inquires about this software Pixela User Support Center...
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... lighting. The playback picture is indicated on another device. Troubleshooting 95.1ch appears on the LCD screen. • 5.1ch surround sound was recorded on the disc on an image in other than DVD 2 for your DVD device, or cover the sensor of the data may not function properly. Another DVD device malfunctions when you use the supplied Remote Commander. • Select a commander mode other devices may be played back on again, or remove the disc...
... lighting. The playback picture is indicated on another device. Troubleshooting 95.1ch appears on the LCD screen. • 5.1ch surround sound was recorded on the disc on an image in other than DVD 2 for your DVD device, or cover the sensor of the data may not function properly. Another DVD device malfunctions when you use the supplied Remote Commander. • Select a commander mode other devices may be played back on again, or remove the disc...
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... [Driver] [Setup. The [System Properties] window appears. 3 Click the [Hardware] tab. 4 Click [Device Manager]. The [Device Manager] window appears. 5 Make sure that [SONY DDX-C1000 USB Device] appears in [DVD/CD-ROM drives], [Generic volume] in [Storage volumes], and [USB Mass Storage Device] in the disc drive on your camcorder. • Install the Picture Package software (p. 76). • Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, then connect them again firmly. • Disconnect USB device...
... [Driver] [Setup. The [System Properties] window appears. 3 Click the [Hardware] tab. 4 Click [Device Manager]. The [Device Manager] window appears. 5 Make sure that [SONY DDX-C1000 USB Device] appears in [DVD/CD-ROM drives], [Generic volume] in [Storage volumes], and [USB Mass Storage Device] in the disc drive on your camcorder. • Install the Picture Package software (p. 76). • Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, then connect them again firmly. • Disconnect USB device...
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exe]. The [Device Manager] window appears. 5 Make sure that [SONY DDX-C1000 USB Device] appears in [DVD/CD-ROM drives], [Generic volume] in [Storage volumes], and [USB Mass Storage Device] in the disc drive on your computer. • Set the computer display as (E:)) may vary depending on a Macintosh computer. • The supplied CD-ROM is installed correctly. For Windows 2000 1 Click [Start], [Settings], then [Control Panel]. 2 Click [System]. An error message appears when you...
exe]. The [Device Manager] window appears. 5 Make sure that [SONY DDX-C1000 USB Device] appears in [DVD/CD-ROM drives], [Generic volume] in [Storage volumes], and [USB Mass Storage Device] in the disc drive on your computer. • Set the computer display as (E:)) may vary depending on a Macintosh computer. • The supplied CD-ROM is installed correctly. For Windows 2000 1 Click [Start], [Settings], then [Control Panel]. 2 Click [System]. An error message appears when you...
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... DISP OUTPUT 62 DST SET 63 Dubbing 73 DVD menu 41 E EASY button 25 Easy Handycam operation ... 25 Edit 66 EXPOSURE 53, 87 F FADER 57, 87 FILE NO. (File number) ...... 57 Finalize 40 FINE 56 First Step Guide 75, 79 Fixing the exposure 32 FOCUS 54 Format 47 FULL SPEED 60 H Help 75 HQ 59 I Icon ...... Index A A/V connecting cable..... 38, 72 A/V jack 38, 72 ACCESS lamp 23 Additional recording 46 Adjusting...
... DISP OUTPUT 62 DST SET 63 Dubbing 73 DVD menu 41 E EASY button 25 Easy Handycam operation ... 25 Edit 66 EXPOSURE 53, 87 F FADER 57, 87 FILE NO. (File number) ...... 57 Finalize 40 FINE 56 First Step Guide 75, 79 Fixing the exposure 32 FOCUS 54 Format 47 FULL SPEED 60 H Help 75 HQ 59 I Icon ...... Index A A/V connecting cable..... 38, 72 A/V jack 38, 72 ACCESS lamp 23 Additional recording 46 Adjusting...
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... USB cable 16 USB jack 72 USB SPEED 60 Using abroad 97 V VCR 72 EFFECT (Picture effect 58 Pixela User Support Center.. 79 Playback 27, 31 Playback time 18 Playlist Add 68 Divide 70 Erase 68 108 Move 69 PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) ... 52 POWER switch 17 Previous/next button 35 PROGRAM AE 52, 86 P-MENU ... Index (continued) N NTSC 97 Number of still images recordable on a disc 56 O OLD MOVIE 58 ONE PUSH 53 Operation con...
... USB cable 16 USB jack 72 USB SPEED 60 Using abroad 97 V VCR 72 EFFECT (Picture effect 58 Pixela User Support Center.. 79 Playback 27, 31 Playback time 18 Playlist Add 68 Divide 70 Erase 68 108 Move 69 PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) ... 52 POWER switch 17 Previous/next button 35 PROGRAM AE 52, 86 P-MENU ... Index (continued) N NTSC 97 Number of still images recordable on a disc 56 O OLD MOVIE 58 ONE PUSH 53 Operation con...