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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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...each local language are captured using a digital still camera, and thus may appear different from a subject coming into the lens. Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW (not supplied) for trial recording (p.13). • Compensation for effective use. To view your recordings on a TV, you need...you insert the connector plug forcibly in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Doing so might cause your camcorder to around the lens or shake the camcorder back and forth, the picture may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. Unauthorized recording of such materials may cause malfunctions....
...each local language are captured using a digital still camera, and thus may appear different from a subject coming into the lens. Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW (not supplied) for trial recording (p.13). • Compensation for effective use. To view your recordings on a TV, you need...you insert the connector plug forcibly in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Doing so might cause your camcorder to around the lens or shake the camcorder back and forth, the picture may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. Unauthorized recording of such materials may cause malfunctions....
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...side when using a single sided disc). • Before shooting, be able to remove the disc from your DVD Handycam. * Depending on the LCD screen, open the disc cover and set the disc in your camcorder, press firmly until it dries. Care and storage of the discs • Keep the disc clean,...point pen. Wipe the disc from the disc with the cleaning cloth supplied with your camcorder. on a single sided disc, write only on the surface of the disc or your camcorder. About the disc • You can use Sony discs or discs with the * "for VIDEO CAMERA" mark for vinyl LPs or...
...side when using a single sided disc). • Before shooting, be able to remove the disc from your DVD Handycam. * Depending on the LCD screen, open the disc cover and set the disc in your camcorder, press firmly until it dries. Care and storage of the discs • Keep the disc clean,...point pen. Wipe the disc from the disc with the cleaning cloth supplied with your camcorder. on a single sided disc, write only on the surface of the disc or your camcorder. About the disc • You can use Sony discs or discs with the * "for VIDEO CAMERA" mark for vinyl LPs or...
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... with ease 26 Playing back with automatic settings Operate your camcorder 20 Step 4: Using the touch panel 21 Step 5: Setting the date and time 22 Step 6: Inserting a disc 23 Easy Handycam - 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...
... with ease 26 Playing back with automatic settings Operate your camcorder 20 Step 4: Using the touch panel 21 Step 5: Setting the date and time 22 Step 6: Inserting a disc 23 Easy Handycam - 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...
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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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...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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... another using this index (p. 27, 31). You can play back still images one after another You can enjoy your DVD Handycam in ways that are recorded on an 8cm DVD* disc, which makes it easier to record and view images. A VISUAL INDEX screen shows the disc contents at a...still images are different from those of other media. You can do with your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam records images on the same disc. Using your DVD Handycam Preparing Recording Playing back on the DVD Handycam Playing back on a DVD player if you can find the desired scene quickly using the Slide show...
... another using this index (p. 27, 31). You can play back still images one after another You can enjoy your DVD Handycam in ways that are recorded on an 8cm DVD* disc, which makes it easier to record and view images. A VISUAL INDEX screen shows the disc contents at a...still images are different from those of other media. You can do with your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam records images on the same disc. Using your DVD Handycam Preparing Recording Playing back on the DVD Handycam Playing back on a DVD player if you can find the desired scene quickly using the Slide show...
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... adding special effects or music to record images. Editing a disc using the supplied software You can be able to record on 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 find the desired image quickly, from... a list of a computer if you to images using the Picture Package software supplied with your DVD Handycam, depending on other DVD players or on the DVD drive of thumbnails (p. 28, 40).
... adding special effects or music to record images. Editing a disc using the supplied software You can be able to record on 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 find the desired image quickly, from... a list of a computer if you to images using the Picture Package software supplied with your DVD Handycam, depending on other DVD players or on the DVD drive of thumbnails (p. 28, 40).
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...the disc capacity more space to record clear images on the disc automatically. Transferring data to the scene being recorded. If your DVD Handycam (continued) DVD functions different from those of the recorded scenes. Therefore, the available recording time may be shorter than the actual recording time. Adjusting... normal. * VBR stands for Variable Bit Rate. Therefore, you can transfer data at high speed You can import data to your DVD Handycam to play back recordings without rewinding or fast forwarding. What you can do with your computer supports Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0), you...
...the disc capacity more space to record clear images on the disc automatically. Transferring data to the scene being recorded. If your DVD Handycam (continued) DVD functions different from those of the recorded scenes. Therefore, the available recording time may be shorter than the actual recording time. Adjusting... normal. * VBR stands for Variable Bit Rate. Therefore, you can transfer data at high speed You can import data to your DVD Handycam to play back recordings without rewinding or fast forwarding. What you can do with your computer supports Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0), you...
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...-R • CD-ROM • CD-RW * Formatting makes a disc ready for additional compatibility information. Depending on the place you bought it . • Use Sony disc or discs with your playback equipment for recording. Enjoying your DVD Handycam. The kinds of disc that disc. When you use the disc repeatedly (p. 47). 13 Note on...
...-R • CD-ROM • CD-RW * Formatting makes a disc ready for additional compatibility information. Depending on the place you bought it . • Use Sony disc or discs with your playback equipment for recording. Enjoying your DVD Handycam. The kinds of disc that disc. When you use the disc repeatedly (p. 47). 13 Note on...
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...finalizing the disc (46) - 3) 4) Using the disc repeatedly by Sony DVD Handycam are designed to play back these discs in the DVD-ROM drive on your computer. Note that supports the VR mode. Transferring recorded scenes to your computer and editing ...; 1) DVD discs recorded by formatting it (47) - Editing images on your DVD Handycam (66) - - - This may not be played back on home DVD players, DVD recorders, and computer DVD drives. Refer to the specifications ...
...finalizing the disc (46) - 3) 4) Using the disc repeatedly by Sony DVD Handycam are designed to play back these discs in the DVD-ROM drive on your computer. Note that supports the VR mode. Transferring recorded scenes to your computer and editing ...; 1) DVD discs recorded by formatting it (47) - Editing images on your DVD Handycam (66) - - - This may not be played back on home DVD players, DVD recorders, and computer DVD drives. Refer to the specifications ...
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And, I want to use the disc repeatedly. Did you find the disc type that suits your DVD Handycam. 15 Now, enjoy your purpose? Enjoying your DVD Handycam How to choose a disc The figure below helps you to play back the disc without finalizing it ? Do you want ...to play back the disc on it . I record them. I want to play back the disc on various DVD playback devices. No. And, ...
And, I want to use the disc repeatedly. Did you find the disc type that suits your DVD Handycam. 15 Now, enjoy your purpose? Enjoying your DVD Handycam How to choose a disc The figure below helps you to play back the disc without finalizing it ? Do you want ...to play back the disc on it . I record them. I want to play back the disc on various DVD playback devices. No. And, ...
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Step 1: Checking 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. Cleaning cloth (1) LCD protective sheet (2) (p. 102) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FA50 (1) (p. 17) ... Operating Guide (This manual) (1) 16 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 cable (1) (p. 38, 72) USB cable (1) (p. 75) Wireless Remote Commander (1)...
Step 1: Checking 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. Cleaning cloth (1) LCD protective sheet (2) (p. 102) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FA50 (1) (p. 17) ... Operating Guide (This manual) (1) 16 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 cable (1) (p. 38, 72) USB cable (1) (p. 75) Wireless Remote Commander (1)...
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... switch to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 62). To turn on the power by sliding the POWER switch in the center. When you leave your camcorder without any operation attempted for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 22). (Movie): To record movies (Still): To record still ... back pictures on the LCD screen for a few seconds. 3 Hold your camcorder, or to edit them (DVD-RW: VR mode only) 1 Open the lens cover. Green button 20 POWER switch • When you turn on the power of your camcorder after setting the date and time ([CLOCK SET], p. 22), the current ...
... switch to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 62). To turn on the power by sliding the POWER switch in the center. When you leave your camcorder without any operation attempted for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 22). (Movie): To record movies (Still): To record still ... back pictures on the LCD screen for a few seconds. 3 Hold your camcorder, or to edit them (DVD-RW: VR mode only) 1 Open the lens cover. Green button 20 POWER switch • When you turn on the power of your camcorder after setting the date and time ([CLOCK SET], p. 22), the current ...
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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 not touch the recording side of your camcorder is turned off. When the disc cover opens slightly, open it ... POWER switch 1 Check that the power of the disc or pickup lens. Then the opening or closing the disc cover. This may cause your camcorder to catch the wrist strap when closing of the arrow (OPEN). [PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on . • You can remove the ...
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 not touch the recording side of your camcorder is turned off. When the disc cover opens slightly, open it ... POWER switch 1 Check that the power of the disc or pickup lens. Then the opening or closing the disc cover. This may cause your camcorder to catch the wrist strap when closing of the arrow (OPEN). [PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on . • You can remove the ...
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...disc Perform steps 1 and 2 to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 25), [Format the disc? Step 6: Inserting a disc (continued) 4 Close the disc cover. Proceed to open the disc cover, then remove the disc. Your camcorder starts recognizing the inserted disc. However, the disc can edit, delete...touch . VIDEO mode You can play back the disc on the disc type and condition. DVD-R You can start recording immediately after step 5. DVD-RW Select the recording format, then format the disc. The information on previously recorded areas may take some ...
...disc Perform steps 1 and 2 to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 25), [Format the disc? Step 6: Inserting a disc (continued) 4 Close the disc cover. Proceed to open the disc cover, then remove the disc. Your camcorder starts recognizing the inserted disc. However, the disc can edit, delete...touch . VIDEO mode You can play back the disc on the disc type and condition. DVD-R You can start recording immediately after step 5. DVD-RW Select the recording format, then format the disc. The information on previously recorded areas may take some ...
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... in the center. If you do not intend to use the Easy Handycam operation, go to 23) before operation. • When inserting a new DVD-RW, it will be formatted in VIDEO mode. • When using your camcorder turns on in VR mode, 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...
... in the center. If you do not intend to use the Easy Handycam operation, go to 23) before operation. • When inserting a new DVD-RW, it will be formatted in VIDEO mode. • When using your camcorder turns on in VR mode, 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...
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... a disc" on page 23 for playing back on a DVD player, etc (p. 42). creating a DVD menu to play back still images on a DVD player (Finalizing) With Easy Handycam operation, your DVD Handycam sets up . Connect the AC Adaptor to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during Easy Handycam operation. EASY button DC IN jack AC Adaptor to...
... a disc" on page 23 for playing back on a DVD player, etc (p. 42). creating a DVD menu to play back still images on a DVD player (Finalizing) With Easy Handycam operation, your DVD Handycam sets up . Connect the AC Adaptor to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during Easy Handycam operation. EASY button DC IN jack AC Adaptor to...
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... in the following steps. Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Easy Handycam- using your camcorder. Enjoy watching images on the DVD player, etc. Deleting all the scenes after canceling Easy Handycam operation (p. 47). • Note that you cannot recover a scene once you format the disc, the disc recovers...
... in the following steps. Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Easy Handycam- using your camcorder. Enjoy watching images on the DVD player, etc. Deleting all the scenes after canceling Easy Handycam operation (p. 47). • Note that you cannot recover a scene once you format the disc, the disc recovers...
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...touch makes the reverse/fast forward approximately 5 times faster, 2 touches makes it with , you can play back the disc on other DVD devices See page 40. 31 P-MENU Recording/Playback 2 Start playing back. Beginning of the tab. To adjust the volume Touch it approximately ...10 times* faster. * Approx. 8 times faster for a DVD+RW • When you touch a movie marked with [VOLUME], then adjust / . • If you have stopped previously. P-MENU Stop (go...
...touch makes the reverse/fast forward approximately 5 times faster, 2 touches makes it with , you can play back the disc on other DVD devices See page 40. 31 P-MENU Recording/Playback 2 Start playing back. Beginning of the tab. To adjust the volume Touch it approximately ...10 times* faster. * Approx. 8 times faster for a DVD+RW • When you touch a movie marked with [VOLUME], then adjust / . • If you have stopped previously. P-MENU Stop (go...