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Enjoying your
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DVD Handycam
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Getting Started
Digital Video Camera Recorder
Easy
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Handycam
Recording/
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Playback
Operating Guide
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Playback on DVD devices
Using the recorded disc 46
Using the Setup items 48
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Editing on DVD Handycam
Dubbing 72
Using a Computer 75
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Troubleshooting
DCR-D VD7
Additional Information 97
© 2005 Sony Corporation
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Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this For customers in the U.S.A. and manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES WARNING Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve To prevent fire or shock hazard, our environment by returning do not expose the unit to rain or your used rechargeable batteries moisture. to the collection and recycling location nearest you. For more information regarding recycling of
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The supplied interface cable must be used with Regulatory Information the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part Declaration of Conformity 15 of FCC Rules. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD7 Notes on use Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA Your camcorder is supplied with 2 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 kinds of operations guides. This device compl
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Read this first (continued) • Before connecting your camcorder to due to a malfunction of the camcorder, another device with a USB cable etc., storage media, etc. be sure to insert the connector plug in • TV color systems differ depending on the proper direction. If you insert the the countries/regions. To view your connector plug forcibly in the wrong recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC direction, the terminal may be damaged, system-based TV. or this may cause a malfunction of your • Televi
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About the disc • You can use 8cm DVD-Rs, 8cm DVD- Care and storage of the discs RWs and 8cm DVD+RWs only. Use the • Keep the disc clean, or the quality of the discs with marks listed below. audio and video output may deteriorate. • Clean the disc with the supplied cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out. For dirt, clean the disc with a soft cloth • For reliability and durability of recording slightly moistened in water, then remove /playback, we recommend that you use the mois
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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 camcorde
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Recording/playback To check the remaining battery To turn off the operation confirmation beep To initialize the settings Other part names and functions Checking/Deleting the last scene (Review/Review deleting) ........................................................................34 Indicators displayed during recording/playback .......................................35 Remote Commander ...............................................................................37 Playing the picture on
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Table of Contents (continued) STANDARD SET ...............................................................................59 Settings while recording on a disc or other 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) Edi
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting .......................................................................................80 Warning indicators and messages ..........................................................93 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad .................................................................97 About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack .....................................................99 Maintenance and precautions .............................................
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Enjoying your DVD Handycam What you can do with your DVD Handycam * Your DVD Handycam records images on an 8cm DVD disc, which makes it easier to record and view images. You can enjoy your DVD Handycam in ways that are different from those of other media. A VISUAL INDEX screen shows the disc Playing back the recorded disc on contents at a glance other DVD devices Movies and still images are recorded on the same You can play back a disc on other DVD players or disc. You can find the desired sc
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Enjoying your DVD Handycam Enjoying your DVD Handycam What you can do with your DVD Handycam * Your DVD Handycam records images on an 8cm DVD disc, which makes it easier to record and view images. You can enjoy your DVD Handycam in ways that are different from those of other media. A VISUAL INDEX screen shows the disc Playing back the recorded disc on contents at a glance other DVD devices Movies and still images are recorded on the same You can play back a disc on other DVD players or disc.
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What you can do with your DVD Handycam (continued) DVD functions different from those of tape media Easy to record, then to play back recordings without rewinding You can start recording and check the recorded images without rewinding or fast forwarding. Images are stored on the free space on the disc automatically. Therefore, you will not delete important images accidentally. Transferring data to your computer at high speed You can import data to your computer in less time than the actua
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Enjoying your DVD Handycam Enjoying your DVD Handycam Choosing a disc What kinds of disc can I use? The kinds of disc that you can use in your DVD Handycam are as follows. When you use a DVD-RW, you can choose the recording format from VIDEO mode or VR mode. Disc type and the recording format 8cm DVD-R 8cm DVD-RW 8cm DVD+RW VIDEO mode VR mode Marks used in this manual This kind This kind of disc can be overwritten repeatedly, of disc can even when the disc is full, if you format* it. Feature
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Choosing a disc (continued) Do the features differ according to the disc? What you can do with your disc differs, depending on the disc type and the recording format used. The number in the parentheses indicates the reference page. Disc type Recording movies and still images (26, 30) Playing back the last scene immediately (34) Deleting the last scene immediately (34) – Playing back recordings on other DVD (28, 40) 1) players if you finalize the disc Playing back
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Enjoying your DVD Handycam How to choose a disc The figure below helps you to choose the best disc for your purpose. Do you want to use the disc repeatedly? No. I do not want to delete Yes. I want to use the disc images once I record them. repeatedly. What do you want to do with the disc after recording on it? I want to edit the disc, such I want to play back the disc as dividing or deleting on various DVD playback images. devices. And, I want to And, I want to play back the disc play ba
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Step 1: Checking supplied items Wrist strap (1) Make sure that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. How to attach the wrist strap 8cm DVD-R DMR30 (1) (p. 13) Stand (1) AC Adaptor (1) (p. 17) How to place your camcorder on the stand Power cord (1) (p. 17) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 38, 72) USB cable (1) (p. 75) Cleaning cloth (1) LCD protective sheet (2) (p. 102) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FA50 (
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Getting Started Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the battery after inserting 2 Insert a battery pack to the end the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (A series) (p. 99) into your camcorder. with the mark facing out. DC IN jack cover DC IN jack 3 Close the battery cover. DC plug Be sure to close the cover completely. POWER switch 4 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to set it to OFF (CHG) (The default setting). AC Adaptor Power cord To the wall outlet 1 Wh
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack (continued) To use an outside power source 6 Connect the AC Adaptor to the Make the same connections as you do when charging the battery pack. The battery pack wall outlet using the power cord. will not lose its charge in this case. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. Charging time (full charge) Approximate charging time (min.) required when you fully charge an empty battery pack. Battery pack Charging time 7 The CHG (charge) lamp turns of
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Getting Started On the battery pack • Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). • The CHG (charge) lamp may flash during charging, or BATTERY INFO (p. 33) may not be correctly displayed under the following conditions: – The battery pack is not inserted correctly. – The battery pack is damaged. – The battery pack is fully discharged. (For BATTERY INFO only.) • The power will not be supplied from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN j
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Step 3: Turning the power on, and holding your camcorder To record or play back, slide the POWER (Movie): To record movies switch to turn on the respective lamp. (Still): To record still images When using your camcorder for the first (Play/Edit): To play back pictures on time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears your camcorder, or to edit them (DVD-RW: VR mode only) (p. 22). • When you turn on the power of your camcorder after setting the date and time ([CLOCK SET], p. 22), the current date an
