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Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide DCR-DVD7E 2-597-463-11 (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-DVD7E 2-597-463-11 (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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... touch the ink until it dries. For dirt, clean the disc with a soft cloth slightly moistened in water, then remove the moisture with your DVD Handycam. * Depending on the surface of recording /playback, we recommend that disc. • When you set the disc again. • Do not attach any adhesive ...5 Do not dry the surface by its case. • When you want to write letters or marks, etc. Do not heat the disc or use Sony discs or discs with the supplied cleaning cloth. About the disc • You can use • Hold the disc by heating. Using a disc other than...
... touch the ink until it dries. For dirt, clean the disc with a soft cloth slightly moistened in water, then remove the moisture with your DVD Handycam. * Depending on the surface of recording /playback, we recommend that disc. • When you set the disc again. • Do not attach any adhesive ...5 Do not dry the surface by its case. • When you want to write letters or marks, etc. Do not heat the disc or use Sony discs or discs with the supplied cleaning cloth. About the disc • You can use • Hold the disc by heating. Using a disc other than...
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... you can do with ease 27 Preparation for playing back on , and holding 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 a DVD player (Finalizing ... 26 Playing back with 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 -
... you can do with ease 27 Preparation for playing back on , and holding 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 a DVD player (Finalizing ... 26 Playing back with 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 -
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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...
... 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...
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... can find the desired scene quickly using the Slide show plays back still images, one after another You can do with your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam records images on a DVD player if you can play back still images one after another using this index (p. 27, 31). A Slide show ...function. You can enjoy your DVD Handycam in ways that are recorded on DVD players (Finalize** the disc) 10 (p. 16) (p. 26, 30) (p. 27, 31) (p. 28, 40) A VISUAL INDEX screen shows...
... can find the desired scene quickly using the Slide show plays back still images, one after another You can do with your DVD Handycam Your DVD Handycam records images on a DVD player if you can play back still images one after another using this index (p. 27, 31). A Slide show ...function. You can enjoy your DVD Handycam in ways that are recorded on DVD players (Finalize** the disc) 10 (p. 16) (p. 26, 30) (p. 27, 31) (p. 28, 40) A VISUAL INDEX screen shows...
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... DVD devices You can play back a disc on other DVD playback equipment (p. 28, 40). Editing a disc using the Picture Package software supplied with your DVD Handycam, depending on it . In this manual, an 8cm DVD disc is described as a "disc." **Finalizing means converting a recorded disc so that it can also create...
... DVD devices You can play back a disc on other DVD playback equipment (p. 28, 40). Editing a disc using the Picture Package software supplied with your DVD Handycam, depending on it . In this manual, an 8cm DVD disc is described as a "disc." **Finalizing means converting a recorded disc so that it can also create...
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Therefore, you can transfer data at high speed You can import data to your DVD Handycam to play back recordings without rewinding You can start recording and check the recorded images without rewinding or fast forwarding. Recording an object that moves .... This feature enables your computer in accordance with your computer supports Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0), you will not delete important images accidentally. If your DVD Handycam (continued) DVD functions different from those of the recorded scenes. What you can do with each scene You can record images on a disc. Images are...
Therefore, you can transfer data at high speed You can import data to your DVD Handycam to play back recordings without rewinding You can start recording and check the recorded images without rewinding or fast forwarding. Recording an object that moves .... This feature enables your computer in accordance with your computer supports Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0), you will not delete important images accidentally. If your DVD Handycam (continued) DVD functions different from those of the recorded scenes. What you can do with each scene You can record images on a disc. Images are...
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... information. Examples of disc can be recorded only once. Enjoying your DVD Handycam are as deleting or dividing scenes, the material you have recorded on the place you format* it. • Use Sony disc or discs with your playback equipment for recording. Also, formatting removes ...all images data from VIDEO mode or VR mode. Enjoying your DVD Handycam. Depending on your DVD Handycam Choosing a disc What kinds of disc can I use...
... information. Examples of disc can be recorded only once. Enjoying your DVD Handycam are as deleting or dividing scenes, the material you have recorded on the place you format* it. • Use Sony disc or discs with your playback equipment for recording. Also, formatting removes ...all images data from VIDEO mode or VR mode. Enjoying your DVD Handycam. Depending on your DVD Handycam Choosing a disc What kinds of disc can I use...
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...57864; 1) DVD discs recorded by formatting it (47) - Editing images on your DVD Handycam (66) - - - The number in the VR mode must be guaranteed. Note that supports the VR mode. This may not be played ...- Recording additional scenes after finalizing the disc (46) - 3) 4) Using the disc repeatedly by Sony DVD Handycam are designed to the disc? Choosing a disc (continued) Do the features differ according to be played back on home DVD players, DVD recorders, and...
...57864; 1) DVD discs recorded by formatting it (47) - Editing images on your DVD Handycam (66) - - - The number in the VR mode must be guaranteed. Note that supports the VR mode. This may not be played ...- Recording additional scenes after finalizing the disc (46) - 3) 4) Using the disc repeatedly by Sony DVD Handycam are designed to the disc? Choosing a disc (continued) Do the features differ according to be played back on home DVD players, DVD recorders, and...
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... play back the disc on various DVD playback devices. No. And, I record them. What do you find the disc type that suits your DVD Handycam. 15 Now, enjoy your purpose? I do with the disc after recording on various DVD playback devices. Yes. Did you want to use the disc repeatedly... play back the disc on it . Do you to choose the best disc for your purpose. I want to use the disc repeatedly? Enjoying your DVD Handycam How to choose a disc The figure below helps you want to do not want to delete images once I want to edit the disc, such...
... play back the disc on various DVD playback devices. No. And, I record them. What do you find the disc type that suits your DVD Handycam. 15 Now, enjoy your purpose? I do with the disc after recording on various DVD playback devices. Yes. Did you want to use the disc repeatedly... play back the disc on it . Do you to choose the best disc for your purpose. I want to use the disc repeatedly? Enjoying your DVD Handycam How to choose a disc The figure below helps you want to do not want to delete images once I want to edit the disc, such...
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... can start recording immediately after step 5. DVD-RW Select the recording format, then format the disc. Touch then Proceed to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 25), [Format the disc? Step 6: Inserting a disc (continued) 4 Close the disc cover.
... can start recording immediately after step 5. DVD-RW Select the recording format, then format the disc. Touch then Proceed to step 6. • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 25), [Format the disc? Step 6: Inserting a disc (continued) 4 Close the disc cover.
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... the direction of the camera settings are automatically adjusted optimally, which frees you do not intend to use the Easy Handycam operation, go to page 30. 1 Turn on the power. During Easy Handycam operation • You cannot use the editing function (p. 66). Complete the preparations described in steps 1 to 6 (p. 16 to 23...
... the direction of the camera settings are automatically adjusted optimally, which frees you do not intend to use the Easy Handycam operation, go to page 30. 1 Turn on the power. During Easy Handycam operation • You cannot use the editing function (p. 66). Complete the preparations described in steps 1 to 6 (p. 16 to 23...
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..., the image is space remaining, unless it on the same disc if there is recorded. Easy Handycam - 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)... repeatedly to adjust the focus (), then press it fully (). [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press it up in Easy Handycam operation, you turn it has not been finazlised (p. 28), when: - using your camcorder, then 26 insert it again. • When you...
..., the image is space remaining, unless it on the same disc if there is recorded. Easy Handycam - 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)... repeatedly to adjust the focus (), then press it fully (). [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press it up in Easy Handycam operation, you turn it has not been finazlised (p. 28), when: - using your camcorder, then 26 insert it again. • When you...
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...scene Toggles Play or Pause as you cannot use following functions: - Previous/Next Go to the VISUAL INDEX screen • Touch / during Easy Handycam operation, you Next touch scene 12 1 2005 Still Images Touch the Still image tab, then the still image to be played back. using ... the selected movie has played back to the end, the screen returns to light up the (Play/Edit) lamp. Playing back with ease Easy Handycam- The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the tab. 2 Start playing back. To playback VISUAL INDEX screen Previous 6 pictures Next 6 pictures Movie tab...
...scene Toggles Play or Pause as you cannot use following functions: - Previous/Next Go to the VISUAL INDEX screen • Touch / during Easy Handycam operation, you Next touch scene 12 1 2005 Still Images Touch the Still image tab, then the still image to be played back. using ... the selected movie has played back to the end, the screen returns to light up the (Play/Edit) lamp. Playing back with ease Easy Handycam- The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the tab. 2 Start playing back. To playback VISUAL INDEX screen Previous 6 pictures Next 6 pictures Movie tab...
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... position. When the EASY lamp is space to the DC IN jack on your DVD Handycam sets up . creating a DVD menu to play back still images on a DVD player (Finalizing) With Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder and make sure the EASY lamp lights up the following options automatically.... Inserting a disc" on page 46. 1 Place your camcorder. Therefore, you finalize it even when there is off, press EASY to set the Easy Handycam operation to on a DVD player, etc (p. 41). - creating a Photomovie to display images as thumbnails on . 3 Insert the disc to prevent your camcorder from...
... position. When the EASY lamp is space to the DC IN jack on your DVD Handycam sets up . creating a DVD menu to play back still images on a DVD player (Finalizing) With Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder and make sure the EASY lamp lights up the following options automatically.... Inserting a disc" on page 46. 1 Place your camcorder. Therefore, you finalize it even when there is off, press EASY to set the Easy Handycam operation to on a DVD player, etc (p. 41). - creating a Photomovie to display images as thumbnails on . 3 Insert the disc to prevent your camcorder from...
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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 the used capacity and is reusable for fi... recorded, the longer it . Touch the LCD screen in the following steps. Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Easy Handycam- If you want to reuse a DVD-RW to your camcorder with the DVD players, etc. 4 Touch the LCD screen in the following steps. [SETUP...
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 the used capacity and is reusable for fi... recorded, the longer it . Touch the LCD screen in the following steps. Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch Easy Handycam- If you want to reuse a DVD-RW to your camcorder with the DVD players, etc. 4 Touch the LCD screen in the following steps. [SETUP...
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... on your camcorder, then connect the mains lead to the wall socket. 6 Touch [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. Proceed to step 6. • You cannot format...
... on your camcorder, then connect the mains lead to the wall socket. 6 Touch [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. Proceed to step 6. • You cannot format...
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... the desired item. 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 touch [SETUP] on the LCD screen. If you decide not to change the setting, touch to...
... the desired item. 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 touch [SETUP] on the LCD screen. If you decide not to change the setting, touch to...
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... PICT. EFFECT REC CTRL SLIDE SHOW DEMO MODE DISC SET (p. 59) FORMAT FINALIZE UNFINALIZE DISC TITLE Movie - - - - Easy Still Play/Edit Handycam - AUTO - ON - OFF - - - - - - AUTO - FINE - -* - - OFF - - ON - - 50...
... PICT. EFFECT REC CTRL SLIDE SHOW DEMO MODE DISC SET (p. 59) FORMAT FINALIZE UNFINALIZE DISC TITLE Movie - - - - Easy Still Play/Edit Handycam - AUTO - ON - OFF - - - - - - AUTO - FINE - -* - - OFF - - ON - - 50...
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...; ON - TIME/LANGU. (p. 63) CLOCK SET AREA SET SUMMERTIME LANGUAGE Easy Still Play/Edit Handycam - - DATA CODE - Position of a lamp. *The setting value before entering Easy Handycam operation will be retained. Available setup items () vary depending on the position of lamp: STANDARD SET (p. 59) REC MODE...
...; ON - TIME/LANGU. (p. 63) CLOCK SET AREA SET SUMMERTIME LANGUAGE Easy Still Play/Edit Handycam - - DATA CODE - Position of a lamp. *The setting value before entering Easy Handycam operation will be retained. Available setup items () vary depending on the position of lamp: STANDARD SET (p. 59) REC MODE...