Sony DCR-DVD7 User Manual

Digital Video Camera RecorderOperating Guide2-597-462-11 (1)© 2005 Sony CorporationRecording/PlaybackGetting Started1630Enjoying your DVD Handycam10P

10DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)Enjoying your DVD HandycamWhat you can do with your DVD HandycamYour DVD Handycam records images on

100DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)Battery life• The battery life is limited. Battery capacity drops little by little as you use it more and more, and as tim

101Additional InformationDCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)• Keep the Remote Commander and button-type battery out of children's reach. If the battery is

102DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)Maintenance and precautions (continued)• You use your camcorder after a squall or a shower.• You use your camcorder in a

103Additional InformationDCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1) Care and storage of the camera lens• Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the fo

104DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)To change the battery of the Remote Commander While pressing on the tab, inset your fingernail into the slit to pull out t

105Additional InformationDCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)SystemVideo MPEG2/JPEG (Still images)compression formatAudio compression Dolby Digital 2ch.format

106DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)AC Adaptor AC-L200Power AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hzrequirements Current 0.35 - 0.18 Aconsumption Power 18 Wconsumption O

107Additional InformationDCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)IndexAA/V connecting cable ... 38, 72A/V jack ... 38, 72ACCESS lamp ...

108DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)Index (continued)NNTSC ... 97Number of still images recordable on a disc ... 56OO

109Additional InformationDCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)On trademarks• Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.• Dolby Digital S

11DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)Enjoying your DVD HandycamEnjoying your DVD HandycamWhat you can do with your DVD HandycamYour DVD H

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12DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)What you can do with your DVD Handycam (continued)DVD functions different from those of tape mediaEasy to record, then to pl

13DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)Enjoying your DVD HandycamEnjoying your DVD HandycamChoosing a discWhat kinds of disc can I use?The kinds of disc that you c

14DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)Choosing a disc (continued)Do the features differ according to the disc?What you can do with your di

15DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)What do you want to do with the disc after recording on it? I want to edit the disc, such as dividi

16DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)Step 1: Checking supplied itemsMake sure that you have following items supplied with your camcorder.The number in the parent

17DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)Step 2: Charging the battery packYou can charge the battery after inserting the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (A series) (p. 9

18DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)Step 2: Charging the battery pack (continued)6 Connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet using the power cord. The CHG (cha

19DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)Getting StartedOn the battery pack• Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).• The CHG (charg

2DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)Read this firstBefore operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.WARNINGTo pre

20DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1) (Movie): To record movies (Still): To record still images (Play/Edit): To play back pictures on your camcorder, or to edit

21DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)Step 4: Using the touch panelYou can play back recorded pictures (p. 27, 31), or change the settings (p. 48) using the touch

22DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. If you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] scre

23DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)Getting StartedA new 8 cm DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW is required for recording (p. 13). • Remove dust or fingerprints from the

24DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)4 Close the disc cover.Your camcorder starts recognizing the inserted disc.It may take some time to recognize the disc depe

25DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)Easy Handycam – using your camcorder with automatic settingsOperate your camcorder with easeWith this Easy Handycam operatio

26DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)Easy Handycam – using your camcorder with automatic settings (continued)Recording with easeDuring Easy Handycam operation, t

27DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)Playing back with ease1 Slide the POWER switch  repeatedly to light up the (Play/Edit) lamp.The VISUAL INDEX screen appe

28DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)With Easy Handycam operation, your DVD Handycam sets up the following options automatically. Therefore, you can finalize a di

29DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)4 Touch the LCD screen in the following steps.  TouchTouchTouch  TouchTouchTouch• Do not apply shock or vibration to

3DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)Regulatory InformationDeclaration of ConformityDeclaration of ConformityTrade Name: SONYModel No.: DCR-DVD7Responsible Party:

30DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)A1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to light up the respective lamp.Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow w

31DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)Playback1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to light up the (Play/Edit) lamp.The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD s

32DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)Functions used for recording/playback, etc.RecordingTo zoom ...Move the power zoom lever  sl

33DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)PlaybackTo play back the images in sequence ...See [SLIDE SHOW] on page 58.To use PB ZOOM ...

34DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)Checking/Deleting the last scene (Review/Review deleting)You can check or delete the lastrecorded scene.However, you cannot

35DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)Indicators displayed during recording/playbackRecording MoviesP-MENU60minREC0:00:00[30min]VIDE O1 32 4 59768 Remaining bat

36DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)Indicators on the LCD screenWhen you can change the setup items, or during recording or playback, following indicators are d

37DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)Remote CommanderRemove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander.Insulation sheet DATA CODE (p. 61) PHOTO (

38DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)Playing the picture on a TVConnect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 17

39DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)

4DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)• Before connecting your camcorder to another device with a USB cable etc., be sure to insert the connector plug in the prop

40DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)Finalizing allows the recorded disc to be played back on other DVD players (DVD player/DVD recorder, etc.) or the DVD drive

41Playback on DVD devicesDCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)Steps for finalizingFollow the steps below.• It takes from a minute to a few hours for finalizing. The

42DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)1 Touch [DVD MENU].2 Select the desired one from 4 types with / .Select [NO MENU] if you do not create a DVD menu.3 Touc

43Playback on DVD devicesDCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)5 When you have finished entering characters, touch .The disc title changes to the one you entered.

44DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)Playing back a disc on DVD players, etc.• Do not use the 8cm CD adaptor with an 8cm DVD as it may cause a malfunction.• Make

45Playback on DVD devicesDCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)Playing back still imagesStill images stored on the disc are displayed in the JPEG format. Note that

46DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)Recording additional scenes after finalizingYou can record additional material on the finalized DVD-RWs (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RWs b

47Playback on DVD devicesDCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)Deleting all of the scenes on the disc (Formatting)Formatting makes the recorded disc new and reusabl

48DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)Using the Setup items1 Slide the POWER switch to light up the respective lamp.: Settings for movies: Settings for still ima

49Using the Setup itemsDCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1) Touch  [SETUP]. Select the desired setup item. Touch / to select the item, then touch . 

5DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)• You can use 8cm DVD-Rs, 8cm DVD-RWs and 8cm DVD+RWs only. Use the discs with marks listed below.• For reliability and dur

50DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)Position of lamp:MovieStillPlay/EditEasy HandycamCAMERA SET (p. 52)PROGRAM AE   – AUTOSPOT METER   – AUTOEXPOSURE   –

51Using the Setup itemsDCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)Available setup items () vary depending on the position of a lamp.*The setting value before entering E

52DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)The default settings are marked with .The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected.See page 48 for deta

53Using the Setup itemsDCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter)You can adjust and fix the exposure to the subject, so that it is record

54DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)• Redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure if you change the [PROGRAM AE] settings, or bring your camcorder outdoors from inside the h

55Using the Setup itemsDCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 54) when it is hard to focus automatically.• The shutter spe

56DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)Images played back on a TV connected to a DVD deviceThe way you see images on the TV screen may be different depending on th

57Using the Setup itemsDCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)FILE NO.  SERIESAssigns numbers to files in sequence even if the disc is changed. RESETResets the fil

58DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)D. EFFECT (Digital effect)You can add digital effects to your recordings. appears. Touch the desired effect. When you

59Using the Setup itemsDCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)DISC SETSettings for discs (FORMAT/FINALIZE/UNFINALIZE, etc.)See page 48 for details on selecting setup

6DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)Table of ContentsEnjoying your DVD HandycamWhat you can do with your DVD Handycam ...

60DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)MULTI-SOUNDYou can select to play back audio recorded using other devices whether with dual sound or with stereo sound.  S

61Using the Setup itemsDCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)• The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to a TV.• The indicator t

62DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)REC LAMP (Recording lamp)The camera recording lamp will not light up during recording when you set this to [OFF]. (The defau

63Using the Setup itemsDCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)TIME/LANGU. (CLOCK SET/AREA SET/LANGUAGE, etc.)The default settings are marked with .The indicators in

64DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)Deleting a setup item1 Touch  [P-MENU SET UP]  [DELETE].If the desired setup item is not displayed, touch / .Se lec

65Using the Setup itemsDCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)Arranging the order of setup items displayed on Personal Menu1 Touch  [P-MENU SET UP]  [SORT].If t

66DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)Editing the original dataThis function is available only for DVD-RWs (VR mode).“Original data” refers to the recorded movies

67Editing on DVD Handycam (DVD-RW:VR mode)DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)5 Touch the scene to be divided.The playback of the selected movie starts.6 Touch

68DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)The selected scene is marked with .Press and hold the image on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch to return to the

69Editing on DVD Handycam (DVD-RW:VR mode)DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)3 Touch the (Playlist) tab  [EDIT].4 Touch [ERASE].5 Touch the scene to be del

7DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)Recording/playback To check the remaining battery To turn off the operation confirmation beep To initialize the settings

70DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)Converting all the still images on a disc to a movie file (Photomovie)Photomovie converts still images on a disc (JPEG format

71Editing on DVD Handycam (DVD-RW:VR mode)DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)Playing the PlaylistThis function is available only for DVD-RWs (VR mode).1 Slide

72DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)Jacks to connect external devices DC IN jack (p. 17) A/V (audio/video) jack (p. 72) (USB) jack (p. 75)Connecting to a

73DubbingDCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)Dubbing to VCR/DVD devicesYou can copy pictures played back on your camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCR

74DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)Recording images from a TV or VCR/DVD device You can record pictures or TV programs from a VCR or TV onto a disc using your

75Using a ComputerDCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)Before referring to the "First Step Guide" on your computerWhen you install the Picture Package so

76DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)Before referring to the “First Step Guide” on your computer (continued)Memory: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended)Ha

77Using a ComputerDCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)4 Click [Install]. Depending on the operating system on the computer, a message appears notifying you that

78DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)Depending on the computer, this screen may not be displayed. In such a case, skip to step 12.12 Click [Next], then follow th

79Using a ComputerDCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)Viewing “First Step Guide”Displaying “First Step Guide”To view “First Step Guide” on your computer, Microsof

8DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)STANDARD SET ...59 Settings while recording on a

80DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)TroubleshootingIf you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If th

81TroubleshootingDCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)Your camcorder gets hot during use for a long period.• This is not a malfunction. Turn off your camcorder an

82DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)A problem occurs when the camcorder is connected to the AC Adaptor.• Turn off the power, and disconnect the AC Adaptor from

83TroubleshootingDCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)Remaining disc space indicator is not displayed.• Set [DISC REMAIN] to [ON] to always display the remaining d

84DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)There is a time difference between the point where you press the REC START/STOP (PHOTO) and the point that the recording mov

85TroubleshootingDCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)Black bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen.• Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (p. 56).Remote

86DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)Playing back a disc on other playersYou cannot play back the disc or a disc cannot be recognized.• Clean the disc using the

87TroubleshootingDCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)You cannot use [EXPOSURE].• You cannot use [EXPOSURE] together with [COLOR SLOW S].• If you set [PROGRAM AE],

88DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)Editing (DVD-RW: VR mode)Unable to edit.• There are no images recorded on the disc.• The disc is unable to edit because of t

89TroubleshootingDCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)OthersUnable to finalize. • Battery is running out during finalizing. Use the AC Adaptor.• The disc has alread

9DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)TroubleshootingTroubleshooting ...80Warni

90DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)Connecting to a computerThe computer does not recognize your camcorder.• Install the Picture Package software (p. 76).• Disc

91TroubleshootingDCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)For Windows 20001 Click [Start], [Settings], then [Control Panel].2 Click [System]. The [System Properties]

92DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)[Cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected] or [Cannot cancel Easy Handycam with USB connected] appears on the screen of

93TroubleshootingDCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)Warning indicators and messagesSelf-diagnosis display/Warning indicatorsIf indicators appear on the LCD scree

94DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1) You need to remove the disc*Fast flashing• An unrecognizable disc is inserted.• The disc is fully recorded.• An error might

95TroubleshootingDCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)  Recording disabled• A malfinction has occurred with the disc and it cannot be used. Disc movie area full

96DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)Cannot cancel Easy Handycam with USB connected (p. 25)Invalid during Easy Handycam operation (p. 25)No recording in Easy Han

97Additional InformationDCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)Using your camcorder abroadPower supplyYou can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using the A

98DCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)Simple setting of the clock by time differenceYou can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference wh

99Additional InformationDCR-DVD7 2-597-462-11(1)About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery packYour camcorder operates only with an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack, a