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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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...the cleaning cloth supplied with your camcorder, press firmly until it in a humid place. • When you use Sony discs or discs with the * "for VIDEO CAMERA" mark for vinyl LPs or antistatic splay, as they may cause a malfunction of the disc or your DVD Handycam. Do not heat the disc ...or use 8cm DVD-Rs, 8cm DVDRWs and 8cm DVD+RWs only. Otherwise you do not...
...the cleaning cloth supplied with your camcorder, press firmly until it in a humid place. • When you use Sony discs or discs with the * "for VIDEO CAMERA" mark for vinyl LPs or antistatic splay, as they may cause a malfunction of the disc or your DVD Handycam. Do not heat the disc ...or use 8cm DVD-Rs, 8cm DVDRWs and 8cm DVD+RWs only. Otherwise you do not...
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... To use a tripod Playback To play back the images in sequence To use PB ZOOM 6 Table of Contents Enjoying your DVD Handycam What you can do 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 camcorder with ease 25 Recording with ease 26 Playing back with automatic settings Operate your camcorder 20 Step 4: ...
... To use a tripod Playback To play back the images in sequence To use PB ZOOM 6 Table of Contents Enjoying your DVD Handycam What you can do 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 camcorder with ease 25 Recording with ease 26 Playing back with automatic settings Operate your camcorder 20 Step 4: ...
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...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 to the "First Step Guide" on your computer 75 Installing the software 76 Viewing...
...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 to the "First Step Guide" on your computer 75 Installing the software 76 Viewing...
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... you finalize** the disc (p. 28, 40). You can also enjoy the Slide show function. Using your DVD Handycam Preparing Recording Playing back on the DVD Handycam Playing back on a DVD player if you can play back still images one after another using this index (p. 27, 31). A Slide show plays back still ...images, one after another You can do with your DVD Handycam in ways that are recorded on an 8cm DVD* disc, which makes it easier to record and view images. You can find the desired scene quickly using the ...
... you finalize** the disc (p. 28, 40). You can also enjoy the Slide show function. Using your DVD Handycam Preparing Recording Playing back on the DVD Handycam Playing back on a DVD player if you can play back still images one after another using this index (p. 27, 31). A Slide show plays back still ...images, one after another You can do with your DVD Handycam in ways that are recorded on an 8cm DVD* disc, which makes it easier to record and view images. You can find the desired scene quickly using the ...
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... or music to find the desired image quickly, from a list of a computer if you finalize** it again on your camcorder (p. 75). * DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is described as a "disc." **Finalizing means converting a recorded disc so that helps you to images using the Picture... Package software supplied with your DVD Handycam, depending on the disc type and the recording format (p. 13). 11 Enjoying your DVD Handycam Playing back the recorded disc on other DVD devices You can play back a disc on other DVD players or on the DVD drive of thumbnails (p. 28, 40)....
... or music to find the desired image quickly, from a list of a computer if you finalize** it again on your camcorder (p. 75). * DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is described as a "disc." **Finalizing means converting a recorded disc so that helps you to images using the Picture... Package software supplied with your DVD Handycam, depending on the disc type and the recording format (p. 13). 11 Enjoying your DVD Handycam Playing back the recorded disc on other DVD devices You can play back a disc on other DVD players or on the DVD drive of thumbnails (p. 28, 40)....
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... VBR* encoding system that moves fast requires more space to record clear images on the disc automatically. This feature enables your DVD Handycam to your computer supports Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0), you will not delete important images accidentally. Therefore, the available recording time... to play back recordings without rewinding You can transfer data at a faster rate. If your computer in accordance with your DVD Handycam (continued) DVD functions different from those of the recorded scenes. Therefore, you can start recording and check the recorded images without rewinding or...
... VBR* encoding system that moves fast requires more space to record clear images on the disc automatically. This feature enables your DVD Handycam to your computer supports Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0), you will not delete important images accidentally. Therefore, the available recording time... to play back recordings without rewinding You can transfer data at a faster rate. If your computer in accordance with your DVD Handycam (continued) DVD functions different from those of the recorded scenes. Therefore, you can start recording and check the recorded images without rewinding or...
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...mode or VR mode. This kind of your playback equipment for recording. Depending on the place you bought it . • Use Sony disc or discs with a DVD player that you can use in 4:3 ratio when it is full, if you to the specifications of disc can play ...TV which does not support 16:9 pictures, the picture will appear in your DVD Handycam Choosing a disc What kinds of disc can I use? Enjoying your DVD Handycam Disc type and the recording format 8cm DVD-R 8cm DVD-RW VIDEO mode VR mode 8cm DVD+RW Marks used in this manual Features This kind of disc can be...
...mode or VR mode. This kind of your playback equipment for recording. Depending on the place you bought it . • Use Sony disc or discs with a DVD player that you can use in 4:3 ratio when it is full, if you to the specifications of disc can play ...TV which does not support 16:9 pictures, the picture will appear in your DVD Handycam Choosing a disc What kinds of disc can I use? Enjoying your DVD Handycam Disc type and the recording format 8cm DVD-R 8cm DVD-RW VIDEO mode VR mode 8cm DVD+RW Marks used in this manual Features This kind of disc can be...
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...finalizing the disc (46) - 3) 4) Using the disc repeatedly by Sony DVD Handycam are designed to be played back on all home DVD players, DVD recorders, and computer DVD drives may cause a malfunction. 3) Unfinalizing is required (p. 46). 4) A confirmation dialog ... the disc 1) (28, 40) Playing back recordings on other DVD players even if you want to the specifications of your DVD Handycam (66) - - - Refer to record additional material appears (p. 46). 14 Note that supports ...
...finalizing the disc (46) - 3) 4) Using the disc repeatedly by Sony DVD Handycam are designed to be played back on all home DVD players, DVD recorders, and computer DVD drives may cause a malfunction. 3) Unfinalizing is required (p. 46). 4) A confirmation dialog ... the disc 1) (28, 40) Playing back recordings on other DVD players even if you want to the specifications of your DVD Handycam (66) - - - Refer to record additional material appears (p. 46). 14 Note that supports ...
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... back the disc without finalizing it ? I want to play back the disc on various DVD playback devices. Did you to choose the best disc for your purpose. Yes. Now, enjoy your DVD Handycam. 15 Enjoying your DVD Handycam How to choose a disc The figure below helps you find the disc type that...
... back the disc without finalizing it ? I want to play back the disc on various DVD playback devices. Did you to choose the best disc for your purpose. Yes. Now, enjoy your DVD Handycam. 15 Enjoying your DVD Handycam How to choose a disc The figure below helps you find the disc type that...
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... to recognize the disc depending on page 47. 24 Your camcorder starts recognizing the inserted disc. To remove the disc Perform steps 1 and 2 to step 5. DVD+RW The [FORMAT] screen appears. You do not need to proceed to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 25), [Format the disc? When the formatting is...
... to recognize the disc depending on page 47. 24 Your camcorder starts recognizing the inserted disc. To remove the disc Perform steps 1 and 2 to step 5. DVD+RW The [FORMAT] screen appears. You do not need to proceed to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 25), [Format the disc? When the formatting is...
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...; When inserting a new DVD-RW, it will be formatted in VIDEO mode. • When using your camcorder with automatic settings Operate your camcorder turns on the power. POWER switch EASY Easy Handycam operation ON Now try recording To cancel Easy Handycam Press EASY again. The ...EASY lamp turns off the power without canceling Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder with automatic settings 2 Press EASY. using a DVD-RW disc formatted in the direction of the camera settings are automatically adjusted optimally, which frees you ...
...; When inserting a new DVD-RW, it will be formatted in VIDEO mode. • When using your camcorder with automatic settings Operate your camcorder turns on the power. POWER switch EASY Easy Handycam operation ON Now try recording To cancel Easy Handycam Press EASY again. The ...EASY lamp turns off the power without canceling Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder with automatic settings 2 Press EASY. using a DVD-RW disc formatted in the direction of the camera settings are automatically adjusted optimally, which frees you ...
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... stop recording, press it again. 26 • When you record in blue. 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) - To record... sound is recorded. Movies Still Images Press REC START/STOP (PHOTO) . Easy Handycam - If not, press EASY to light up in Easy Handycam operation, you cannot use following functions: - using your camcorder, then insert it again. Flashing Lights up (p. 25)....
... stop recording, press it again. 26 • When you record in blue. 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) - To record... sound is recorded. Movies Still Images Press REC START/STOP (PHOTO) . Easy Handycam - If not, press EASY to light up in Easy Handycam operation, you cannot use following functions: - using your camcorder, then insert it again. Flashing Lights up (p. 25)....
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... 2005 PM Still Images Touch the Still image tab, then the still image to the VISUAL INDEX screen • Touch / during Easy Handycam operation, you cannot use following functions: - Previous/Next Go to be played back. Playing back with , you can play back movie... slowly. • When you touch a movie marked with ease Easy Handycam- using your camcorder with automatic settings 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to the VISUAL INDEX screen. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the tab...
... 2005 PM Still Images Touch the Still image tab, then the still image to the VISUAL INDEX screen • Touch / during Easy Handycam operation, you cannot use following functions: - Previous/Next Go to be played back. Playing back with , you can play back movie... slowly. • When you touch a movie marked with ease Easy Handycam- using your camcorder with automatic settings 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to the VISUAL INDEX screen. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the tab...
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...playing back on page 46. 1 Place your camcorder and make sure the EASY lamp lights up the following options automatically. Cancel Easy Handycam operation, then follow the steps on a DVD player (Finalizing) With Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder. If you can finalize a disc ...and finalize a disc, cancel Easy Handycam operation, then finalize the disc normally (p. 40). • A DVD-R cannot be finalized. creating a DVD menu to play back still images on your DVD Handycam sets up . using your camcorder with automatic settings (continued) Preparation for ...
...playing back on page 46. 1 Place your camcorder and make sure the EASY lamp lights up the following options automatically. Cancel Easy Handycam operation, then follow the steps on a DVD player (Finalizing) With Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder. If you can finalize a disc ...and finalize a disc, cancel Easy Handycam operation, then finalize the disc normally (p. 40). • A DVD-R cannot be finalized. creating a DVD menu to play back still images on your DVD Handycam sets up . using your camcorder with automatic settings (continued) Preparation for ...
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... the disc after playback (format) (DVD-RW:VIDEO mode/DVD+RW) If you format the disc, the disc recovers the used capacity and is reusable for finalizing. 5 Remove the disc from your camcorder. Deleting all the scenes after canceling Easy Handycam operation (p. 47). • Note that... you cannot recover a scene once you want to reuse a DVD-RW to the instruction manuals supplied with automatic settings • Do ...
... the disc after playback (format) (DVD-RW:VIDEO mode/DVD+RW) If you format the disc, the disc recovers the used capacity and is reusable for finalizing. 5 Remove the disc from your camcorder. Deleting all the scenes after canceling Easy Handycam operation (p. 47). • Note that... you cannot recover a scene once you want to reuse a DVD-RW to the instruction manuals supplied with automatic settings • Do ...
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...8226; Use an AC Adaptor as power source to prevent your camcorder from running out of disc. Proceed to be formatted into your camcorder. PlaybackUosninDgVtDhedreevcicoerdsed disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW) Deleting all of disc and reuse it . DVD-RW Select the recording format, then format the disc. Use ...[YES] [YES], then touch when [Completed.] appears. • During the Easy Handycam operation (p. 25), the screen in step 5 does not appear even if you insert a DVD-RW into your camcorder. For details on the disc. If you have finalized the disc, the previous records ...
...8226; Use an AC Adaptor as power source to prevent your camcorder from running out of disc. Proceed to be formatted into your camcorder. PlaybackUosninDgVtDhedreevcicoerdsed disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW) Deleting all of disc and reuse it . DVD-RW Select the recording format, then format the disc. Use ...[YES] [YES], then touch when [Completed.] appears. • During the Easy Handycam operation (p. 25), the screen in step 5 does not appear even if you insert a DVD-RW into your camcorder. For details on the disc. If you have finalized the disc, the previous records ...
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... the [SETUP] screen. Touch / to select the item, then touch . • You can also touch the item directly to the previous screen. • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 25), available setup items are displayed when you decide not to change the setting, touch to return to select it. Customize the item...
... the [SETUP] screen. Touch / to select the item, then touch . • You can also touch the item directly to the previous screen. • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 25), available setup items are displayed when you decide not to change the setting, touch to return to select it. Customize the item...
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EFFECT REC CTRL SLIDE SHOW DEMO MODE DISC SET (p. 59) FORMAT FINALIZE UNFINALIZE DISC TITLE Movie - - - - Easy Still Play/Edit Handycam - ON - OFF - - ON - EFFECT PICT. AUTO - - OFF - Setup items Position of lamp: CAMERA SET (p. 52) PROGRAM AE SPOT METER EXPOSURE WHITE ...
EFFECT REC CTRL SLIDE SHOW DEMO MODE DISC SET (p. 59) FORMAT FINALIZE UNFINALIZE DISC TITLE Movie - - - - Easy Still Play/Edit Handycam - ON - OFF - - ON - EFFECT PICT. AUTO - - OFF - Setup items Position of lamp: CAMERA SET (p. 52) PROGRAM AE SPOT METER EXPOSURE WHITE ...
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...* Using the Setup items 51 TIME/LANGU. (p. 63) CLOCK SET AREA SET DST SET/SUMMERTIME LANGUAGE Easy Still Play/Edit Handycam - - DISC REMAIN REMOTE CTRL REC LAMP BEEP DISP OUTPUT SETUP ROTATE A.SHUT OFF CALIBRATION - ... MICREF LEVEL LCD SET Movie - - USB SPEED - Position of a lamp. *The setting value before entering Easy Handycam operation will be retained. SP - * - STEREO - -
...* Using the Setup items 51 TIME/LANGU. (p. 63) CLOCK SET AREA SET DST SET/SUMMERTIME LANGUAGE Easy Still Play/Edit Handycam - - DISC REMAIN REMOTE CTRL REC LAMP BEEP DISP OUTPUT SETUP ROTATE A.SHUT OFF CALIBRATION - ... MICREF LEVEL LCD SET Movie - - USB SPEED - Position of a lamp. *The setting value before entering Easy Handycam operation will be retained. SP - * - STEREO - -