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Sony Handycam DCR-DVD7E Operating Manual

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Digital Video Camera Recorder
Operating Guide
DCR-DVD7E
© 2005 Sony Corporation
2-597-463-11 (1)
Enjoying your
DVD Handycam
Getting Started
Easy
Handycam
Recording/
Playback
Playback on DVD devices
Using the recorded disc
Using the Setup items
Editing on DVD Handycam
Dubbing
Using a Computer
Troubleshooting
Additional Information
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  • Page 1 Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide DCR-DVD7E © 2005 Sony Corporation 2-597-463-11 (1) Enjoying your DVD Handycam Getting Started Easy Handycam Recording/ Playback Playback on DVD devices Using the recorded disc Using the Setup items Editing on DVD Handycam Dubbing...
  • Page 2 Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. For the customers in Europe ATTENTION The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound...

  • Page 3: Regulatory Information

    Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD7E Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 4 (p. 63). About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF measurement system for video cameras and offers a quality typical of a Carl Zeiss lens.

  • Page 5: About The Disc

    For reliability and durability of recording • /playback, we recommend that you use Sony discs or discs with the “for VIDEO CAMERA” mark for your DVD Handycam. Using a disc other than above may cause unsatisfactory...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items ...16 Step 2: Charging the battery pack ...17 Step 3: Turning the power on, and holding your camcorder ...20 Step 4: Using the touch panel ...21 Step 5: Setting the date and time ...22 Step 6: Inserting a disc...23...
  • Page 7 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 NO.) PICT.APPLI...57...
  • Page 8 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) Editing the original data...66 Creating the Playlist ...68 Playing the Playlist ...71 Dubbing...
  • Page 9 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ...80 Warning indicators and messages ...93 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ...97 About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack...99 Maintenance and precautions ...101 Specifications ...105 Index...107...

  • Page 10: 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 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 contents at a glance Movies and still images are recorded on the same...
  • Page 11 You can create your own DVD discs adding special effects or music to images using the Picture Package software supplied with your camcorder (p. 75). * DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is a high capacity optical disc which enables you to record images. In this manual, an 8cm DVD disc is described as a “disc.”...
  • Page 12 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.

  • Page 13: Choosing A Disc

    DVD-RW, you can choose the recording format from VIDEO mode or VR mode. Disc type and the recording format Marks used in this manual Features Use Sony disc or discs with the • disc has the mark. Differences in the recording...
  • Page 14 Transferring recorded scenes to your computer and editing them DVD discs recorded by Sony DVD Handycam are designed to be played back on home DVD players, DVD recorders, and computer DVD drives. DVD-RWs recorded in the VR mode must be played back on DVD playback equipment that supports the VR mode.
  • Page 15 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 images once I record them. What do you want to do with the disc after recording on it? I want to edit the disc, such as dividing or deleting images.

  • Page 16: Step 1: Checking Supplied Items

    Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. 8cm DVD-R DMR30 (1) (p. 13) AC Adaptor (1) (p. 17) Mains lead (1) (p. 17) A/V connecting cable (1) (p.

  • Page 17: Step 2: Charging The Battery Pack

    Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the battery after inserting the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (A series) (p. 99) into your camcorder. DC IN jack cover DC IN jack DC plug POWER switch Adaptor Mains lead To the wall socket...
  • Page 18 DC IN jack on your camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor holding both your camcorder and the DC plug. To remove a battery pack Slide the battery cover OPEN switch in the same way as when installing a battery pack.
  • Page 19 Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. PRECAUTION • Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power (mains) is still supplied to it while connected to the wall socket via the AC Adaptor.

  • Page 20: Step 3: Turning The Power On, And Holding Your Camcorder

    Step 3: Turning the power on, and holding your camcorder To record or play back, slide the POWER switch to turn on the respective lamp. When using your camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 22). Open the lens cover.

  • Page 21: Step 4: Using The Touch Panel

    Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until appears. This setting is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or you want to save battery power. The recorded picture will not be affected by the setting. To cancel, press and hold DISP/BATT INFO until disappears.

  • Page 22: Step 5: Setting The Date And Time

    [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder or slide the POWER switch. • If you do not use your camcorder for about 2 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory.

  • Page 23: Step 6: Inserting A Disc

    You can remove the disc when a power • source is connected to your camcorder even when your camcorder is turned off. However, the disc recognition process (step 4) does not start. Slide the disc cover OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow (OPEN).
  • Page 24 Do not apply shock or vibration to your • camcorder while the ACCESS lamp lights up or flashes, or [DISC ACCESS] or [PREPARING TO OPEN] is displayed on the LCD screen. If you close the disc cover with the disc set •...

  • Page 25: Easy Handycam

    Easy Handycam – using your camcorder with automatic settings Operate your camcorder with ease With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are automatically adjusted optimally, which frees you from detailed adjustment. Since only basic functions become available and screen font size increases for easy viewing, even first time users can enjoy easy operation.

  • Page 26: Recording With Ease

    Easy Handycam – using your camcorder with automatic settings (continued) Recording with ease During Easy Handycam operation, the [REC MODE] of movies and the [QUALITY] of still images are set to the default settings (p. 56, 59). Slide the POWER switch (Still) lamp.

  • Page 27: Playing Back With Ease

    Playing back with ease Slide the POWER switch The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen. Make sure the EASY lamp To playback Start playing back. Movies Touch the Movie tab, then the movie to be played back. Beginning of the Toggles Play or scene/previous Pause as you...

  • Page 28: Preparation For Playing Back On A Dvd Player (Finalizing)

    DC IN jack on your camcorder. DC IN jack AC Adaptor to wall socket Be sure to use the AC Adaptor to prevent your camcorder from running out of power • during finalizing. Turn on your camcorder and make sure the EASY lamp lights up.
  • Page 29 Touch the LCD screen in the following steps.  Touch  Touch Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during • finalizing. The shorter the amount of material recorded, the longer it takes for finalizing. •...

  • Page 30: Recording

    Recording Open lens cover by sliding the switch in the direction of the arrow. Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to light up the respective lamp. :To playback/edit :To record still images :To record movies Start recording. To record movies or still images, press the REC START/STOP (PHOTO) operations.

  • Page 31: Playback

    Playback Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to light up the The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen. Previous 6 pictures Next 6 pictures Movie tab Still image tab Start playing back. Movies Touch the Movie tab, then the movie to be played back.

  • Page 32: Functions Used For Recording/Playback, Etc

     The minimum distance required between •  your camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 1/2 inch) for wide  angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto.

  • Page 33: Recording/Playback

     Built-in stereo microphone  Remote sensor  Point the Remote Commander (p. 37) towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder. Recording lamp  The recording lamp lights up in red during recording (p. 62). Speaker  Sounds come out from the speaker.

  • Page 34: Checking/Deleting The Last Scene (Review/Review Deleting)

    Checking/Deleting the last scene (Review/Review deleting) You can check or delete the last recorded scene. However, you cannot delete it if: – you have removed the disc. – you have recorded the new scenes. Checking the last scene (Review) Slide the POWER switch to light up the (Movie) or lamp, then touch...

  • Page 35: Indicators Displayed During Recording/Playback

    Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording Movies 60min 0:00:00 [30min] VIDEO P-MENU  Remaining battery (approx.) (33)  Recording mode ( or  or ) (59)  Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)  Counter (hour: minute: second)  Disc type (13) ...
  • Page 36 Indicators displayed during recording/playback (continued) Indicators on the LCD screen When you can change the setup items, or during recording or playback, following indicators are displayed. Upper left Upper center 60min STBY Bottom Upper left Indicator Meaning Self-timer recording (55) MICREF LEVEL low (60) Upper center...

  • Page 37: Remote Commander

    , or ENTER again, the frame appears at the position where it was displayed last. • Point the Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder (p. 33). • To change the battery, see page 104.  , then press...

  • Page 38: Playing The Picture On A Tv

    Playing the picture on a TV Connect your camcorder to the wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 17). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. A/V jack : Signal flow A/V connecting cable (supplied) ...

  • Page 40: Making The Disc Compatible With Dvd Players Or Dvd Drives (Finalizing)

    The disc cannot be overwritten once you finalize it even when there is space to record. Finalizing is required. The disc can be overwritten on your camcorder if you unfinalize it (p. 46), then have to finalize it again to play it back on other DVD players. Finalizing is required.
  • Page 41 When you create the DVD menu on your camcorder, the first scenes of each movie are displayed with date as thumbnails. • You cannot create a DVD menu using a DVD-...
  • Page 42 Making the disc compatible with DVD players or DVD drives (Finalizing) (continued) Touch [DVD MENU]. Select the desired one from 4 types with Select [NO MENU] if you do not create a DVD menu. Touch Step 3: Customizing a Photomovie What is a Photomovie ? A Photomovie involves converting still images in JPEG format to movies in MPEG...
  • Page 43 Adaptor during finalizing. When you need to disconnect the AC Adaptor, make sure that the power of your camcorder is set to off and disconnect the AC Adaptor after the CHG (charge) lamp goes off. Finalizing restarts when you connect the AC Adaptor and turn on your camcorder again.

  • Page 44: Playing Back A Disc On Dvd Players, Etc

    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 sure that a vertically installed DVD device is placed in the position where a disc can be placed horizontally.

  • Page 45: Playing Back Still Images

    Playing back still images Still images stored on the disc are displayed in the JPEG format. Note that erasing or changing the original data may occur accidentally in this operation since you use the original data on the disc. Insert the finalized disc into the DVD drive of your computer.

  • Page 46: Recording Additional Scenes After Finalizing

    • Use an AC Adaptor as power source to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during operation. • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during operation.

  • Page 47: Deleting All Of The Scenes On The Disc (Formatting)

    • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during formatting. • When you use a double-sided disc, formatting is required on each side.

  • Page 48: Using The Setup Items

    Using the Setup items Slide the POWER switch to light up the respective lamp. : Settings for viewing/editing : Settings for still images : Settings for movies Touch the LCD screen to select the setup item. Unavailable items will be grayed out. ...
  • Page 49  Touch [SETUP].   Select the desired setup item. Touch to select the item, then touch  Select the desired item. Touch to select the item, then touch You can also touch the item directly to select it. • ...

  • Page 50: Setup Items

    Setup items CAMERA SET (p. 52) PROGRAM AE SPOT METER EXPOSURE WHITE BAL. AUTO SHUTTER SPOT FOCUS FOCUS COLOR SLOW S SELF-TIMER DIGITAL ZOOM WIDE SELECT STEADYSHOT STILL SET (p. 56) QUALITY FILE NO. PICT.APPLI. (p. 57) FADER D. EFFECT PICT.
  • Page 51 Available setup items (  ) vary depending on the position of a lamp. *The setting value before entering Easy Handycam operation will be retained. Position of lamp: STANDARD SET (p. 59) REC MODE VOLUME MULTI-SOUND MICREF LEVEL LCD SET USB SPEED DATA CODE DISC REMAIN...

  • Page 52: Camera Set

    Items with 2 asterisks (**) can be adjusted to focus on subjects farther away. • The setting returns to [AUTO] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes.
  • Page 53 • When you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] is selected, or you bring your camcorder outdoors from inside the house while using fixed exposure, select [AUTO] and aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color balance adjustment.
  • Page 54 W (wide angle), then adjust the focus. The minimum distance required between • your camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 1/2 inch) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto.
  • Page 55 Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 54) • when it is hard to focus automatically. The shutter speed of your camcorder changes • depending on the brightness. The motion of the picture may slow down at this time. SELF-TIMER The self-timer starts recording after about 10 seconds.

  • Page 56: Still Set

    DVD+RW Top: [FINE] Bottom: [STANDARD] • Still images are recorded in 640×480 on your camcorder. • The table shows approximate recordable number and the numbers apply to a single-sided disc, and they will be doubled for a double- sided disc.

  • Page 57: Pict.appli

    FILE NO.  SERIES Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the disc is changed. RESET Resets the file numbering to 0001 each time the disc is changed. PICT.APPLI. Special effects on pictures or additional functions on recording/ playback (D.EFFECT/PICT.EFFECT/SLIDE SHOW, etc.) The default settings are marked with ...
  • Page 58 PICT. APPLI. (continued) D. EFFECT (Digital effect) You can add digital effects to your recordings. appears.  Touch the desired effect.  When you select [LUMI. KEY], adjust the effect with , then touch The image displayed when you touch is saved as a still image.

  • Page 59: Disc Set

    When recording on a double-sided disc, this value is applied for both sides. • Your camcorder has a VBR encoding system (p. 12) so when you record an object that moves fast, the time available for recording may shorten.
  • Page 60 The setting returns to [STEREO] when you • have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. MICREF LEVEL You can select the microphone level for recording sound. Select [LOW] when you want to record exciting and powerful sound in a concert hall, etc.
  • Page 61 Date  Time The data code is displayed on the TV screen if • you connect your camcorder to a TV. The indicator toggles through the following • sequences as you press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander: DATE/TIME ...
  • Page 62 Scrolls the setup items upwards by touching A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off)  5 min The camcorder is automatically turned off when you do not operate your camcorder for more than approximately 5 minutes. NEVER The camcorder is not automatically turned off.

  • Page 63: Time/Langu

    You can select from English, Simplified Eanglish, Traditional-Chinese, Simplified- Chinese, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Dutch, Italian, Greek, Russian, Arabic, Persian, or Thai. Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]] • (simplified English) for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options.

  • Page 64: Customizing Personal Menu

    Customizing Personal Menu You can add desired setup items to Personal Menu, and customize Personal Menu settings for each POWER switch position. This is convenient if you add frequently used setup items to Personal Menu. Adding a setup item You can add up to 27 setup items for each POWER switch position.
  • Page 65 Arranging the order of setup items displayed on Personal Menu  Touch [P-MENU SET UP]  [SORT]. If the desired setup item is not displayed, touch Touch the setup item you want to move. Touch to move the setup item to the desired place. Touch To sort more items, repeat steps 2 to 4.

  • Page 66: Editing The Original Data

    (p. 47). Dividing a movie Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to light up the (Play/Edit) lamp. Insert the disc with the movies recorded into your camcorder. (Movie) tab  Touch the [EDIT]. Touch [DIVIDE].
  • Page 67 • A slight difference may occur from the point • where you touch and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on half-second increments.  [YES]. Touch Once you divide a movie, you cannot return •...

  • Page 68: Creating The Playlist

    You can add up to 999 scenes in the Playlist. • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC • Adaptor from your camcorder while editing the Playlist. It may damage the disc. Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to light up the (Play/Edit) lamp.
  • Page 69 (Playlist) tab  Touch the [EDIT]. Touch [ERASE]. Touch the scene to be deleted from the list. The selected scene is marked with . Press and hold the image on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch to return to the previous screen. You can select several movies and still •...
  • Page 70 • A slight difference may occur from the point • where you touch and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on half-second increments.  [YES]. Touch The original scenes are not changed even •...

  • Page 71: Playing The Playlist

    Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to light up the (Play/Edit) lamp. Insert the disc on which the Playlist is added into your camcorder. Touch the (Playlist) tab. A list of the scenes added in the Playlist appears. Touch the image from which you want to playback.

  • Page 72: Dubbing

    Connecting to a VCR or TV Connect your camcorder to the wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 17). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. A/V jack : Signal flow A/V connecting cable (supplied) ...

  • Page 73: Dubbing To Vcr/Dvd Devices

    Dubbing to VCR/DVD devices You can copy pictures played back on your camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs or DVD recorders. After dubbing them to an HDD (hard disc drive) video recorder, you can enjoy images stored on the hard disk of the recorder.

  • Page 74: Recording Images From A Tv Or Vcr/Dvd Device

    You cannot record TV programs which allow • you to record once, or have copy control technology. Your camcorder can only record from a • PAL source. For example, French video or TV programs (SECAM) cannot be recorded correctly. See page 97 for details on TV color systems.

  • Page 75: Before Referring To The "First Step Guide" On Your Computer

    The “First Step Guide” is an instruction manual you can refer to on your computer. This describes basic operations, from initial hookup of your camcorder and computer and making settings, to general operation the first time you use the software stored on the CD-ROM (supplied).

  • Page 76: Installing The Software

    800 × 600 dots or less, and 256 colors or less.) Others: USB port (this must be provided as standard) Your camcorder is compatible with Hi-Speed • USB (USB2.0). You can transfer data at a faster rate using a computer compatible with Hi-Speed USB.
  • Page 77 Click [Install]. Depending on the operating system on the computer, a message appears notifying you that “First Step Guide” cannot be installed automatically with the InstallShield Wizard. In such a case, manually copy “First Step Guide” to your computer according to the message’s instructions.
  • Page 78 Installing the software (continued) Depending on the computer, this screen may not be displayed. In such a case, skip to step 12. Click [Next], then follow the on-screen instructions to install “ImageMixer EasyStepDVD.” If the [Installing Microsoft (R) DirectX(R)] screen is displayed, follow the steps below to install DirectX 9.0c.

  • Page 79: Viewing "First Step Guide

    Music Contents without obtaining authorization or approval of the respective owners thereof. License of Picture Package by Sony Corporation would not be construed as conferring to you by implication, estoppel or otherwise, any license or right to use the Music...

  • Page 80: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, remove the power source and contact your Sony dealer. Overall operations/Easy Handycam The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on.

  • Page 81: The Power Does Not Turn On

    The CHG (charge) lamp flashes when charging the battery pack. • Insert the battery pack into the camcorder correctly (p. 17). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall socket and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged.

  • Page 82: Lcd Screen

    • again. LCD screen An unknown picture appears on the screen. The camcorder is in [DEMO MODE] (p. 58). Touch the LCD screen or insert a disc to • cancel [DEMO MODE]. An unknown indicator appears on the screen. They may be warning indicators or messages (p. 93).

  • Page 83: Recording Time

    The indicators of the disc type and the recording format on the LCD screen are grayed out. The disc may be created by other than your camcorder. You can play back the disc on your • camcorder, but you cannot record additional scenes.
  • Page 84 There is a time difference between the point where you press the REC START/ STOP (PHOTO) and the point that the recording movie starts/stops. On your camcorder, there may be a slight time difference between the point where you press� •...

  • Page 85: Playing Back A Disc On Your Camcorder

    95.1ch appears on the LCD screen. 5.1ch surround sound was recorded on the disc on another device. Your camcorder is not • compatible with 5.1ch surround recording.
  • Page 86 If you press  at the beginning of the 2nd title of 2 titles that have been made • automatically by your camcorder, playback may not move to the previous scene. Refer to the instruction manual of the playback device for further information.
  • Page 87 You cannot use [EXPOSURE]. You cannot use [EXPOSURE] together with [COLOR SLOW S]. • If you set [PROGRAM AE], [EXPOSURE] is automatically set to [AUTO]. • You cannot use [SPOT FOCUS]. You cannot use [SOPT FOCUS] together with [PROGRAM AE]. •...

  • Page 88: Dubbing/Connecting To Other Devices

    Touch • Pictures from connected devices cannot be zoomed. You cannot zoom scenes input from another device on your camcorder. • No sound is heard when playing back a disc. The audio will not be output when you connect a device via the S video plug only. Connect •...
  • Page 89 The disc has already been finalized. If you are using a DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, • follow the required procedure to record additional material on the disc (p. 46). The disc title may not be changed on your camcorder if the disc title has been made by • another device.

  • Page 90: Connecting To A Computer

    3 Click the [Hardware] tab. 4 Click [Device Manager]. The [Device Manager] window appears. 5 Make sure that [SONY DDX-C1000 USB Device] appears in [DVD/CD-ROM drives], [Generic volume] in [Storage volumes], and [USB Mass Storage Device] in [Universal Serial Bus controllers] respectively.
  • Page 91 3 Click the [Hardware] tab. 4 Click [Device Manager]. The [Device Manager] window appears. 5 Make sure that [SONY DDX-C1000 USB Device] appears in [DVD/CD-ROM drives], [Generic volume] in [Storage volumes], and [USB Mass Storage Device] in [Universal Serial Bus controllers] respectively.
  • Page 92 The disc is not compatible with your camcorder. Use a disc compatible with your camcorder • (p. 13). You cannot write data from other than the Picture Package on a disc in your camcorder. • Picture Package does not function correctly.

  • Page 93: Warning Indicators And Messages

    If indicators appear on the LCD screen, check the following. Some symptoms can be fixed by yourself. If the problem persists even after you have tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:21:00 C:(or E:) :...
  • Page 94 Fast flashing The temperature of your camcorder • is extremely high.* Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. You hear a melody when the warning indicators appear on the screen (p. 62). Description of warning...

  • Page 95: Record Movies

    The disc recorded in the different • format code from your camcorder. Formatting the disc may enable you to use the disc on your camcorder (DVD- RW/DVD+RW only, p. 47) . Access error An error occurred during reading or •...

  • Page 96: Copy Inhibit

    Disc cover open, accidentally Turn on power again (p. 20) Recovering data Avoid any vibration Your camcorder tries to recover data • automatically if the data writing was not performed properly. Cannot recover data Writing data to the disc has failed.

  • Page 97: Using Your Camcorder Abroad

    Using your camcorder abroad Power supply You can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range. On TV color systems Your camcorder is a PAL system-based camcorder.
  • Page 98 Simple setting of the clock by time difference You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your camcorder abroad. Set [AREA SET] and [SUMMERTIME] in World time difference 2 3 4 6 8 10 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 29 30 31...

  • Page 99: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack

    To store the battery pack, remove it from your camcorder and put it in a dry, cool place. To use the battery pack up on your camcorder, •...

  • Page 100: Battery Life

    About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (continued) Battery life The battery life is limited. Battery capacity • drops little by little as you use it more and more, and as time passes. When the available battery time is shortened considerably, a probable cause is that the battery pack has reached the end of its life.

  • Page 101: Maintenance And Precautions

    If any solid object or liquid gets inside the • casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further. Avoid rough handling, disassembling, • modifying, physical shock, or impact such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the product.
  • Page 102 Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD • screen. Blurs appear and it may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a • residual image may appear on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction.

  • Page 103: Rechargeable Battery

    On handling the casing If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body • with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth. Avoid the following to prevent the finish from •...
  • Page 104 Remote Commander may shorten, or the Remote Commander may not function properly. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

  • Page 105: Specifications

    * “Exif” is a file format for still images, established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). Files in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder’s setting information at the time of recording. • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
  • Page 106 Specifications (continued) AC Adaptor AC-L200 Power AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz requirements Current 0.35 - 0.18 A consumption Power 18 W consumption Output voltage DC: 8.4 V* Operating 0°C to + 40°C (32°F to 104°F) temperature Storage -20°C to + 60°C (-4°F to temperature + 140°F) Dimensions...

  • Page 107: Index

    Index A/V connecting cable... 38, 72 A/V jack ... 38, 72 ACCESS lamp... 23 Additional recording ... 46 Adjusting exposure for back light ... 32 AREA SET... 63, 98 AUTO SHUTTER... 54 A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off )... 62 Battery BATTERY INFO ...
  • Page 108 Index (continued) NTSC ... 97 Number of still images recordable on a disc ... 56 OLD MOVIE ... 58 ONE PUSH ... 53 Operation confirmation beep ...See BEEP Original data Delete... 66 Divide ... 66 OUTDOOR ... 53 OVERLAP ... 57 PAL ...
  • Page 109 DVD-R, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW logo are • trademarks. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony • Corporation. Picture Package is a trademark of Sony • Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are • either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
  • Page 112 Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan...

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