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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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...trial recording (p. 13). • Compensation for a moment. • Do not aim at dusk. However, there may be copyrighted. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. • If you apply mechanical shock to the copyright laws. To view your recordings on a TV, you need a PAL system... are recorded without any problems. You cannot delete images once you record them on your camcorder to insert the connector plug in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Notes on the Setup items, LCD screen and lens • A setup item that is grayed out is...
...trial recording (p. 13). • Compensation for a moment. • Do not aim at dusk. However, there may be copyrighted. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. • If you apply mechanical shock to the copyright laws. To view your recordings on a TV, you need a PAL system... are recorded without any problems. You cannot delete images once you record them on your camcorder to insert the connector plug in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Notes on the Setup items, LCD screen and lens • A setup item that is grayed out is...
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... use solvents such as benzine, cleaners intended for your camcorder, press firmly until it in water, then remove the moisture with the * "for VIDEO CAMERA" mark for vinyl LPs or antistatic splay, as ball point pen. Care and storage of the discs • Keep the disc clean, or the quality... its edge while supporting the center hole lightly. on a single sided disc, write only on the doublesided discs. 5 About the disc • You can use Sony discs or discs with a soft, dry cloth. If you use 8cm DVD-Rs, 8cm DVDRWs and 8cm DVD+RWs only.
... use solvents such as benzine, cleaners intended for your camcorder, press firmly until it in water, then remove the moisture with the * "for VIDEO CAMERA" mark for vinyl LPs or antistatic splay, as ball point pen. Care and storage of the discs • Keep the disc clean, or the quality... its edge while supporting the center hole lightly. on a single sided disc, write only on the doublesided discs. 5 About the disc • You can use Sony discs or discs with a soft, dry cloth. If you use 8cm DVD-Rs, 8cm DVDRWs and 8cm DVD+RWs only.
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... finalizing 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 (EXPOSURE/WHITE BAL./STEADYSHOT, etc.) STILL SET 56 Settings for still images (QUALITY/FILE...
... finalizing 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 (EXPOSURE/WHITE BAL./STEADYSHOT, etc.) STILL SET 56 Settings for still images (QUALITY/FILE...
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... To cancel Easy Handycam Press EASY again. EASY button POWER switch Green button Easy Handycam- using a DVD-RW disc formatted in the direction of the camera settings are automatically adjusted optimally, which frees you set an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation] appears. 25
... To cancel Easy Handycam Press EASY again. EASY button POWER switch Green button Easy Handycam- using a DVD-RW disc formatted in the direction of the camera settings are automatically adjusted optimally, which frees you set an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation] appears. 25
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... TITLE Movie - - - - Easy Still Play/Edit Handycam - AUTO - AUTO - AUTO - OFF - Setup items Position of lamp: CAMERA SET (p. 52) PROGRAM AE SPOT METER EXPOSURE WHITE BAL. PICT.APPLI. (p. 57) FADER D. AUTO - - OFF - - EFFECT PICT. FINE - -* - -
... TITLE Movie - - - - Easy Still Play/Edit Handycam - AUTO - AUTO - AUTO - OFF - Setup items Position of lamp: CAMERA SET (p. 52) PROGRAM AE SPOT METER EXPOSURE WHITE BAL. PICT.APPLI. (p. 57) FADER D. AUTO - - OFF - - EFFECT PICT. FINE - -* - -
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... night views or fireworks. SUNSET&MOON**( ) Select to automatically record pictures effectively without the [PROGRAM AE] function. See page 48 for more than 5 minutes. CAMERA SET Settings to adjust your camcorder to minimize shake when shooting fast moving subjects. 52 Select to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/WHITE BAL./ STEADYSHOT, etc...
... night views or fireworks. SUNSET&MOON**( ) Select to automatically record pictures effectively without the [PROGRAM AE] function. See page 48 for more than 5 minutes. CAMERA SET Settings to adjust your camcorder to minimize shake when shooting fast moving subjects. 52 Select to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/WHITE BAL./ STEADYSHOT, etc...
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... SLOW S (Color Slow Shutter) When you set [COLOR SLOW S] to [AUTO] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. CAMERA SET (continued) • Redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure if you change the [PROGRAM AE] settings, or bring your camcorder outdoors from inside the house, or...
... SLOW S (Color Slow Shutter) When you set [COLOR SLOW S] to [AUTO] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. CAMERA SET (continued) • Redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure if you change the [PROGRAM AE] settings, or bring your camcorder outdoors from inside the house, or...
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... × zoom is performed digitally. 120 × Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically, and after about 10 seconds. Touch [SETUP] CAMERA SET[SELF-TIMER][ON] . The zooming zone appears when you play back in TV (4:3 screen), the picture may be played back on...
... × zoom is performed digitally. 120 × Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically, and after about 10 seconds. Touch [SETUP] CAMERA SET[SELF-TIMER][ON] . The zooming zone appears when you play back in TV (4:3 screen), the picture may be played back on...
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... to be compressed in parentheses appear when the items are marked with a DVD player or a DVD recorder, they will be different depending on the device. CAMERA SET (continued) Images played back on a TV connected to [OFF] ( ) when using a tripod (optional). STEADYSHOT You can record pictures using [STEADYSHOT] (the default setting is...
... to be compressed in parentheses appear when the items are marked with a DVD player or a DVD recorder, they will be different depending on the device. CAMERA SET (continued) Images played back on a TV connected to [OFF] ( ) when using a tripod (optional). STEADYSHOT You can record pictures using [STEADYSHOT] (the default setting is...
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... AUTO Displays the remaining disc indicator for about 8 seconds in situations such as you press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander: DATE/TIME CAMERA DATA OFF (no indicator). • Depending on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to a TV. • The indicator ...disc condition, bars [--:--:--] appear. • The setting returns to switch the indicator from the line input. ON Always displays the remaining disc indicator. CAMERA DATA Movie 60min 0:00:00 VIDEO AUTO 100 AWB F1. 8 9dB Still image 60min SteadyShot off to on. • When the ...
... AUTO Displays the remaining disc indicator for about 8 seconds in situations such as you press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander: DATE/TIME CAMERA DATA OFF (no indicator). • Depending on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to a TV. • The indicator ...disc condition, bars [--:--:--] appear. • The setting returns to switch the indicator from the line input. ON Always displays the remaining disc indicator. CAMERA DATA Movie 60min 0:00:00 VIDEO AUTO 100 AWB F1. 8 9dB Still image 60min SteadyShot off to on. • When the ...
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... automatically turned off . • When you use the AC Adaptor as the counter on the TV screen. STANDARD SET (continued) REC LAMP (Recording lamp) The camera recording lamp will not light up during recording when you set to [OFF]. (The default setting is [ON].) BEEP ON A melody sounds when you...
... automatically turned off . • When you use the AC Adaptor as the counter on the TV screen. STANDARD SET (continued) REC LAMP (Recording lamp) The camera recording lamp will not light up during recording when you set to [OFF]. (The default setting is [ON].) BEEP ON A melody sounds when you...
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... a less important setup item, if you want to add more. 1 Touch [P-MENU SET UP] [ADD]. 60min STBY 0:00:00 Select the category END CAMERA SET PICT. If the desired setup item is convenient if you add frequently used setup items to delete. 60min DELETE STBY 0:00:00 Delete this...
... a less important setup item, if you want to add more. 1 Touch [P-MENU SET UP] [ADD]. 60min STBY 0:00:00 Select the category END CAMERA SET PICT. If the desired setup item is convenient if you add frequently used setup items to delete. 60min DELETE STBY 0:00:00 Delete this...
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... where you want to divide the movie into scenes. See page 67 for details. • Play and pause toggles as ones shot using a digital still camera and then copied to a computer can not be converted from still images to a Photomovie. Creating the Playlist (continued) Dividing a movie within the Playlist 1 Slide the...
... where you want to divide the movie into scenes. See page 67 for details. • Play and pause toggles as ones shot using a digital still camera and then copied to a computer can not be converted from still images to a Photomovie. Creating the Playlist (continued) Dividing a movie within the Playlist 1 Slide the...
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...). 1 Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable (supplied). Connect your camcorder and the recording device. • To record the date/time and camera settings data, display them to an HDD (hard disc drive) video recorder, you can copy pictures played back on your camcorder to other recording devices...
...). 1 Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable (supplied). Connect your camcorder and the recording device. • To record the date/time and camera settings data, display them to an HDD (hard disc drive) video recorder, you can copy pictures played back on your camcorder to other recording devices...
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... image during Easy Handycam operation. This is switched off. Turn on the screen. • The spots appear when you are not suitable for an excessive camera shake even if [STEADYSHOT] is set [EXPOSURE] to [MANUAL] (p. 53) or select [SPOT METER] (p. 53). • The back light function does not work for auto...
... image during Easy Handycam operation. This is switched off. Turn on the screen. • The spots appear when you are not suitable for an excessive camera shake even if [STEADYSHOT] is set [EXPOSURE] to [MANUAL] (p. 53) or select [SPOT METER] (p. 53). • The back light function does not work for auto...
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... (AC Adaptor). • For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in these operating instructions. • Do not let your local authorized Sony service facility. - Doing so might cause heat to direct sunlight. Near strong radio waves or radiation. On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. Near ...under direct sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in the sun. The indication will not appear when the moisture condenses on the camera lens. If moisture condensation has occurred Turn off any solid object or liquid gets inside your skin. - Maintenance and precautions On ...
... (AC Adaptor). • For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in these operating instructions. • Do not let your local authorized Sony service facility. - Doing so might cause heat to direct sunlight. Near strong radio waves or radiation. On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. Near ...under direct sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in the sun. The indication will not appear when the moisture condenses on the camera lens. If moisture condensation has occurred Turn off any solid object or liquid gets inside your skin. - Maintenance and precautions On ...
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Handling with above . Pickup lens Care and storage of the camera lens • Wipe the surface of the lens clean with rubber or vinyl objects for a long period of time. when there are fingerprints on ...
Handling with above . Pickup lens Care and storage of the camera lens • Wipe the surface of the lens clean with rubber or vinyl objects for a long period of time. when there are fingerprints on ...
Operation Guide
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... battery pack) Operating temperature 0°C to + 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage temperature -20°C to + 60°C (-4°F to a 35 mm still camera: For movies 44 - 440 mm (1 3/4 - 17 3/8 in.) For still images 44 - 440 mm (1 3/4 - 17 3/8 in.) Color temperature [AUTO], [ONE PUSH], [INDOOR] (3 200 K), [OUTDOOR] (5 800 K) Minimum...
... battery pack) Operating temperature 0°C to + 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage temperature -20°C to + 60°C (-4°F to a 35 mm still camera: For movies 44 - 440 mm (1 3/4 - 17 3/8 in.) For still images 44 - 440 mm (1 3/4 - 17 3/8 in.) Color temperature [AUTO], [ONE PUSH], [INDOOR] (3 200 K), [OUTDOOR] (5 800 K) Minimum...
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... Remaining battery......... 33 BEACH&SKI 52 BEEP 62 BLACK FADER 57 Built-in stereo microphone .. 33 Button-type lithium battery 104 B&W 58 C CALIBRATION 102 CAMERA DATA 61 CAMERA SET 52 CD-ROM 75 Charging the battery 17 Battery pack 17 Pre-installed rechargeable battery 103 Charging time 18 CHG (charge) lamp 18...
... Remaining battery......... 33 BEACH&SKI 52 BEEP 62 BLACK FADER 57 Built-in stereo microphone .. 33 Button-type lithium battery 104 B&W 58 C CALIBRATION 102 CAMERA DATA 61 CAMERA SET 52 CD-ROM 75 Charging the battery 17 Battery pack 17 Pre-installed rechargeable battery 103 Charging time 18 CHG (charge) lamp 18...