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...20) or the ACCESS lamp (p. 23) is subject to Subpart B of Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD7 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. If this device must be determined by the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation.... Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is recommended. • To prevent discs from being broken or recorded pictures from the camcorder...
...20) or the ACCESS lamp (p. 23) is subject to Subpart B of Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD7 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. If this device must be determined by the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation.... Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is recommended. • To prevent discs from being broken or recorded pictures from the camcorder...
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... periods of the pixels are captured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of time may cause malfunctions. Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW (not supplied) for trial recording (p.13). • Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording ... the LCD screen. Read this first (continued) • Before connecting your camcorder to another device 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 Modulation Transfer...
... periods of the pixels are captured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of time may cause malfunctions. Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW (not supplied) for trial recording (p.13). • Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording ... the LCD screen. Read this first (continued) • Before connecting your camcorder to another device 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 Modulation Transfer...
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.... Use the discs with marks listed below. • For reliability and durability of the disc or your DVD Handycam. * Depending on the LCD screen, open the disc cover and set the disc in your camcorder, press firmly until it in its edge while supporting the center hole lightly. Using a disc other...you carry or store the disc, put it dries. Do not use Sony discs or discs with the * "for VIDEO CAMERA" mark for vinyl LPs or antistatic splay, as they may deteriorate. • Clean the disc with your DVD Handycam. Do not touch the recording side (the opposite of the audio ...
.... Use the discs with marks listed below. • For reliability and durability of the disc or your DVD Handycam. * Depending on the LCD screen, open the disc cover and set the disc in your camcorder, press firmly until it in its edge while supporting the center hole lightly. Using a disc other...you carry or store the disc, put it dries. Do not use Sony discs or discs with the * "for VIDEO CAMERA" mark for vinyl LPs or antistatic splay, as they may deteriorate. • Clean the disc with your DVD Handycam. Do not touch the recording side (the opposite of the audio ...
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... settings Operate your camcorder with ease 25 Recording with ease 26 Playing back with your DVD Handycam 10 Choosing a disc 13 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 16 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 17 Step 3: Turning the power on, and holding your DVD Handycam What you can ...do with ease 27 Preparation for playing back on a DVD player (Finalizing 28 Recording/Playback Recording 30 Playback 31 Functions used for recording/playback, etc 32 Recording...
... settings Operate your camcorder with ease 25 Recording with ease 26 Playing back with your DVD Handycam 10 Choosing a disc 13 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 16 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 17 Step 3: Turning the power on, and holding your DVD Handycam What you can ...do with ease 27 Preparation for playing back on a DVD player (Finalizing 28 Recording/Playback Recording 30 Playback 31 Functions used for recording/playback, etc 32 Recording...
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... 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 scenes after fi...nalizing 46 Deleting all of the scenes on the disc (Formatting 47 Using the Setup items Using the Setup items 48 Setup items 50 CAMERA SET 52 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions...
... 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 scenes after fi...nalizing 46 Deleting all of the scenes on the disc (Formatting 47 Using the Setup items Using the Setup items 48 Setup items 50 CAMERA SET 52 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions...
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 80 Warning indicators and messages 93 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 97 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 99 Maintenance and precautions 101 Specifications 105 Index...107 9
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 80 Warning indicators and messages 93 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 97 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 99 Maintenance and precautions 101 Specifications 105 Index...107 9
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... a disc, you may not be played back on the disc type and the recording format (p. 13). 11 Enjoying your DVD Handycam, depending on other DVD players or on the DVD drive of a computer if you to find the desired image quickly, from a list of thumbnails (p. 28, 40...software supplied with your camcorder (p. 75). * DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is described as a "disc." **Finalizing means converting a recorded disc so that it can also create a DVD menu that helps you finalize** it again on your DVD Handycam Playing back the recorded disc on other DVD devices You can ...
... a disc, you may not be played back on the disc type and the recording format (p. 13). 11 Enjoying your DVD Handycam, depending on other DVD players or on the DVD drive of a computer if you to find the desired image quickly, from a list of thumbnails (p. 28, 40...software supplied with your camcorder (p. 75). * DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is described as a "disc." **Finalizing means converting a recorded disc so that it can also create a DVD menu that helps you finalize** it again on your DVD Handycam Playing back the recorded disc on other DVD devices You can ...
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... supplied items Make sure that item supplied. 8cm DVD-R DMR30 (1) (p. 13) Wrist strap (1) How to attach the wrist strap AC Adaptor (1) (p. 17) Stand (1) How to place your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder on the stand Power cord (1) (p. 17) A/V connecting...
... supplied items Make sure that item supplied. 8cm DVD-R DMR30 (1) (p. 13) Wrist strap (1) How to attach the wrist strap AC Adaptor (1) (p. 17) Stand (1) How to place your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder on the stand Power cord (1) (p. 17) A/V connecting...
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... 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the battery after inserting the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (A series) (p. 99) into your camcorder. Getting Started DC plug POWER switch Power cord To the wall outlet AC Adaptor 1 While sliding the battery cover OPEN switch in the direction of ... the arrow . Battery cover OPEN 1 switch 3 Close the battery cover. Open the DC IN jack cover to the end with mark on your camcorder. DC IN jack cover DC IN jack 2 Insert a battery pack to connect the AC Adaptor. 2 Battery cover Match the mark on the DC plug...
... 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the battery after inserting the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (A series) (p. 99) into your camcorder. Getting Started DC plug POWER switch Power cord To the wall outlet AC Adaptor 1 While sliding the battery cover OPEN switch in the direction of ... the arrow . Battery cover OPEN 1 switch 3 Close the battery cover. Open the DC IN jack cover to the end with mark on your camcorder. DC IN jack cover DC IN jack 2 Insert a battery pack to connect the AC Adaptor. 2 Battery cover Match the mark on the DC plug...
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Disconnect the AC Adaptor holding both your camcorder. Battery pack NP-FA50 (supplied) Continuous recording time 90 100 Typical recording time 40 45 NP-FA70 170 190 80 90 If you record under ... LCD screen backlight on Bottom: When the LCD backlight is on NP-FA50 (supplied) 100 LCD screen backlight off when the battery is on your camcorder and the DC plug. After opening the battery cover, pull the battery pack out. • When you use a fully charged battery pack. To use an...
Disconnect the AC Adaptor holding both your camcorder. Battery pack NP-FA50 (supplied) Continuous recording time 90 100 Typical recording time 40 45 NP-FA70 170 190 80 90 If you record under ... LCD screen backlight on Bottom: When the LCD backlight is on NP-FA50 (supplied) 100 LCD screen backlight off when the battery is on your camcorder and the DC plug. After opening the battery cover, pull the battery pack out. • When you use a fully charged battery pack. To use an...
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... will not be supplied from the battery as long as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of your camcorder, even when the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet. This may not be shorter depending on the conditions under the following conditions: -...turned off, AC power (house current) is fully discharged. (For BATTERY INFO only.) • The power will be correctly displayed under which you use your camcorder in a narrow space, such as the AC Adaptor is connected to OFF (CHG). • The CHG (charge) lamp may flash during charging, or...
... will not be supplied from the battery as long as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of your camcorder, even when the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet. This may not be shorter depending on the conditions under the following conditions: -...turned off, AC power (house current) is fully discharged. (For BATTERY INFO only.) • The power will be correctly displayed under which you use your camcorder in a narrow space, such as the AC Adaptor is connected to OFF (CHG). • The CHG (charge) lamp may flash during charging, or...
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...record or play back pictures on your camcorder correctly. Slide in the direction of the arrow. 2 Turn on the power of the arrow until the respective lamp lights up. When using your camcorder for a few seconds. 3 Hold your camcorder, or to edit them (DVD-RW: VR mode only) 1 Open... the lens cover. POWER switch • When you leave your camcorder without any operation attempted for approximately 5 minutes to turn on...
...record or play back pictures on your camcorder correctly. Slide in the direction of the arrow. 2 Turn on the power of the arrow until the respective lamp lights up. When using your camcorder for a few seconds. 3 Hold your camcorder, or to edit them (DVD-RW: VR mode only) 1 Open... the lens cover. POWER switch • When you leave your camcorder without any operation attempted for approximately 5 minutes to turn on...
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... setting You can play back recorded pictures (p. 27, 31), or change the on-screen displays to show messages in bright conditions or you use your camcorder firmly, then touch the LCD screen as counter on TIME/ LANGU. (p. 63). Hold your...
... setting You can play back recorded pictures (p. 27, 31), or change the on-screen displays to show messages in bright conditions or you use your camcorder firmly, then touch the LCD screen as counter on TIME/ LANGU. (p. 63). Hold your...
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... the clock for the first time. For midnight, set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder for some models. JAN 5 Set [DST] or [SUMMERTIME] to the year 2079. JAN POWER switch Skip to step 4 when you do not set it... settings may be cleared from the memory. JAN 2 Select TIME/LANGU. Step 5: Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. 1 Touch [SETUP]. 6 Set [Y] (year) with / , if necessary, then touch . In that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then ...
... the clock for the first time. For midnight, set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder for some models. JAN 5 Set [DST] or [SUMMERTIME] to the year 2079. JAN POWER switch Skip to step 4 when you do not set it... settings may be cleared from the memory. JAN 2 Select TIME/LANGU. Step 5: Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. 1 Touch [SETUP]. 6 Set [Y] (year) with / , if necessary, then touch . In that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then ...
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...OPEN] appears on . • You can remove the disc when a power source is connected to obstruct the opening melody sounds once, and the camcorder beeps. After the beeps stop, the disc cover opens slightly automatically. When the disc cover opens slightly, open it clicks. Set the disc with...For details about pickup lens, see page 103. 23 Then the opening or closing the disc cover. Step 6: Inserting a disc A new 8 cm DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW is required for recording (p. 13). • Remove dust or fingerprints from the disc beforehand, using a single sided disc. • Do...
...OPEN] appears on . • You can remove the disc when a power source is connected to obstruct the opening melody sounds once, and the camcorder beeps. After the beeps stop, the disc cover opens slightly automatically. When the disc cover opens slightly, open it clicks. Set the disc with...For details about pickup lens, see page 103. 23 Then the opening or closing the disc cover. Step 6: Inserting a disc A new 8 cm DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW is required for recording (p. 13). • Remove dust or fingerprints from the disc beforehand, using a single sided disc. • Do...
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.... Proceed to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 25), [Format the disc? Proceed to step 5. DVD+RW The [FORMAT] screen appears. The information on previously recorded areas may cause your camcorder to recognize the disc depending on DVD players that support VR mode when you fi...nalize it and information on the DVD-RW or the DVD+RW. • Do not remove the battery pack or ...
.... Proceed to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 25), [Format the disc? Proceed to step 5. DVD+RW The [FORMAT] screen appears. The information on previously recorded areas may cause your camcorder to recognize the disc depending on DVD players that support VR mode when you fi...nalize it and information on the DVD-RW or the DVD+RW. • Do not remove the battery pack or ...
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... EASY again. The EASY lamp turns off the power without canceling Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder with automatic settings 2 Press EASY. EASY button POWER switch Green button Easy Handycam- using a DVD-RW disc formatted in VR mode, you turn off . • If you turn on the power by sliding the POWER switch in Easy...
... EASY again. The EASY lamp turns off the power without canceling Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder with automatic settings 2 Press EASY. EASY button POWER switch Green button Easy Handycam- using a DVD-RW disc formatted in VR mode, you turn off . • If you turn on the power by sliding the POWER switch in Easy...
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...the image is heard. Press REC START/STOP (PHOTO) lightly to light up in Easy Handycam operation, you remove a disc from your camcorder with automatic settings (continued) Recording with ease During Easy Handycam operation, the [REC MODE] of movies and the [QUALITY] of the LCD screen (p. 21) -... using your camcorder, then insert it up A shutter sound is recorded. Turning off the power, then turn off the backlight of...
...the image is heard. Press REC START/STOP (PHOTO) lightly to light up in Easy Handycam operation, you remove a disc from your camcorder with automatic settings (continued) Recording with ease During Easy Handycam operation, the [REC MODE] of movies and the [QUALITY] of the LCD screen (p. 21) -... using your camcorder, then insert it up A shutter sound is recorded. Turning off the power, then turn off the backlight of...
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... back with automatic settings 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to light up the (Play/Edit) lamp. using your camcorder with ease Easy Handycam- If not, press EASY to light it back from the point you have stopped previously. When you Next scene touch scene ...to the VISUAL INDEX screen. Beginning of the LCD screen (p. 21) 27 Previous/Next Go to the VISUAL INDEX screen • Touch / during Easy Handycam operation, you can play back movie slowly. • When you touch a movie marked with , you cannot use following functions: - Movies Touch...
... back with automatic settings 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to light up the (Play/Edit) lamp. using your camcorder with ease Easy Handycam- If not, press EASY to light it back from the point you have stopped previously. When you Next scene touch scene ...to the VISUAL INDEX screen. Beginning of the LCD screen (p. 21) 27 Previous/Next Go to the VISUAL INDEX screen • Touch / during Easy Handycam operation, you can play back movie slowly. • When you touch a movie marked with , you cannot use following functions: - Movies Touch...
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...during finalizing. 2 Turn on a DVD player, etc (p. 42). creating a DVD menu to play back still images on your camcorder and make sure the EASY lamp lights up the following options automatically. Connect the AC Adaptor to prevent your DVD Handycam sets up . If you can fi...nalize a disc easily. - Easy Handycam - Cancel Easy Handycam operation, then follow the steps on your camcorder in a stable position. EASY button DC IN jack AC Adaptor to...
...during finalizing. 2 Turn on a DVD player, etc (p. 42). creating a DVD menu to play back still images on your camcorder and make sure the EASY lamp lights up the following options automatically. Connect the AC Adaptor to prevent your DVD Handycam sets up . If you can fi...nalize a disc easily. - Easy Handycam - Cancel Easy Handycam operation, then follow the steps on your camcorder in a stable position. EASY button DC IN jack AC Adaptor to...