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Sony Handycam DCR-DVD7 Operating Manual

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Digital Video Camera Recorder
Operating Guide
DCR-DVD7
© 2005 Sony Corporation
2-597-462-11 (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-DVD7 © 2005 Sony Corporation 2-597-462-11 (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 Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DCR-DVD7 Serial No.

  • Page 3: Regulatory Information

    Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD7 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

    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 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 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 a TV ...38 Playback on DVD devices Making the disc compatible with DVD players or DVD drives (Finalizing)...40...
  • 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 Playing back the recorded disc on other DVD devices You can play back a disc on other DVD players or on the DVD drive of a computer if you finalize** it. You can also create a DVD menu that helps you to find the desired image quickly, from a list of thumbnails (p.
  • 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) Power cord (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 Power cord To the wall outlet While sliding the battery cover OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow , move the battery...
  • Page 18 Step 2: Charging the battery pack (continued) Connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet using the power cord. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder.
  • Page 19 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: –...

  • 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

    Step 4: Using the touch panel You can play back recorded pictures (p. 27, 31), or change the settings (p. 48) using the touch panel. Hold your camcorder firmly, then touch the LCD screen as illustrated. Touch the button on the LCD screen To hide the screen indicators Press DISP/BATT INFO to toggle the screen indicators such as counter on or off.

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

    Step 5: Setting the date and time 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] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder or slide the POWER switch.

  • Page 23: Step 6: Inserting A Disc

    Step 6: Inserting a disc A new 8 cm DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW is required for recording (p. 13). • Remove dust or fingerprints from the disc beforehand, using the cleaning cloth supplied with your camcorder (p. Disc cover ACCESS lamp OPEN switch POWER switch Check that the power of your...
  • Page 24 Step 6: Inserting a disc (continued) Close the disc cover. Your camcorder starts recognizing the inserted disc. It may take some time to recognize the disc depending on the disc type and condition.  DVD-R You can start recording immediately after [DISC ACCESS] disappears from the LCD screen.

  • 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)

    Easy Handycam – using your camcorder with automatic settings (continued) Preparation for playing back on a DVD player (Finalizing) With Easy Handycam operation, your DVD Handycam sets up the following options automatically. Therefore, you can finalize a disc easily. – creating a DVD menu to display images as thumbnails on a DVD player, etc (p. 41). –...
  • 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

    Functions used for recording/playback, etc.    Recording  To zoom ... Move the power zoom lever a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.  Wider range of view: (Wide) Close view: (Telephoto)  Do not remove your finger from the power •...

  • Page 33: Recording/Playback

    Playback To play back the images in sequence... See [SLIDE SHOW] on page 58. To use PB ZOOM ... You can magnify pictures from about 1.1 to 5 times the original size. Magnification can be adjusted with the power zoom lever ...

  • 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

    Remote Commander Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander. Insulation sheet  DATA CODE (p. 61)  PHOTO (p. 26, 30) When you press this button, the on screen image will be recorded as a still image.  SCAN/SLOW (p.

  • Page 38: Playing The Picture On A Tv

    Playing the picture on a TV Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet 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)

    Making the disc compatible with DVD players or DVD drives (Finalizing) Finalizing allows the recorded disc to be played back on other DVD players (DVD player/ DVD recorder, etc.) or the DVD drive on your computer. The finalizing procedure differs depending on the disc type.
  • Page 41 Steps for finalizing Follow the steps below. • It takes from a minute to a few hours for finalizing. The shorter the amount of material recorded on the disc, the longer it takes for finalizing. • Use an AC Adaptor as the power source to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during finalizing.
  • 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 When you have finished entering characters, touch The disc title changes to the one you entered. Touch [END]. • When the disc has a title already set by other devices, the 21st and subsequent characters are deleted by this operation. Step 5: Finalizing a disc Confirm the settings you made in steps from 2 to 4 of the “steps for...

  • 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

    Recording additional scenes after finalizing You can record additional material on the finalized DVD-RWs (VIDEO mode)/ DVD+RWs by following the steps below if there is space to record on the disc. When using the finalized DVD-RW (VR mode) disc, you can record additional material on the disc without any additional steps.

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

    Deleting all of the scenes on the disc (Formatting) Formatting makes the recorded disc new and reusable by deleting all the data recorded on the disc. The recording capacity of the disc is recovered by formatting it. The procedure for formatting differs depending on the disc type.

  • 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

    CAMERA SET Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/WHITE BAL./ STEADYSHOT, etc.) The default settings are marked with  . The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 48 for details on selecting setup items.
  • Page 53 SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter) You can adjust and fix the exposure to the subject, so that it is recorded in suitable brightness even when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background, such as subjects in the spotlight on stage.
  • Page 54 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 vice versa when [ONE PUSH] is set to on. • Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or [ONE PUSH] under white or cool white fluorescent lamps.
  • 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

    CAMERA SET (continued) Images played back on a TV connected to a DVD device The way you see images on the TV screen may be different depending on the device. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the device you are using. •...

  • 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

    DISC SET Settings for discs (FORMAT/FINALIZE/UNFINALIZE, etc.) See page 48 for details on selecting setup items. FORMAT See page 47. FINALIZE See page 40. UNFINALIZE See page 46. DISC TITLE You can make a title on each disc. As the default, the date when the disc was first used is used as a disc title.
  • Page 60 STANDARD SET (continued) MULTI-SOUND You can select to play back audio recorded using other devices whether with dual sound or with stereo sound.  STEREO Plays back with main and sub sound (or stereo sound). Plays back with main sound or the left channel sound.
  • Page 61 DATA CODE You can check the display information recorded automatically (data code) during playback.  OFF Data code is not displayed. CAMERA DATA Displays the camera setting data of recorded images. DATE/TIME Displays the date and time of recorded images. CAMERA DATA Movie 60min...
  • Page 62 STANDARD SET (continued) REC LAMP (Recording lamp) The camera recording lamp will not light up during recording when you set this to [OFF]. (The default setting is [ON].) BEEP  ON A melody sounds when you start/stop recording, or operate the touch panel. Cancels the melody.

  • Page 63: Time/Langu

    TIME/LANGU. (CLOCK SET/AREA SET/LANGUAGE, etc.) The default settings are marked with . The indicators in parentheses appear when the item is selected. See page 48 for details on selecting setup items. CLOCK SET See page 22. AREA SET Set your local area using / when using your camcorder overseas.

  • 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

    Editing the original data This function is available only for DVD-RWs (VR mode). “Original data” refers to the recorded movies and still images data on the disc. Using DVD-RWs recorded in VR mode, you can edit the original images on your camcorder.
  • Page 67 Touch the scene to be divided. The playback of the selected movie starts. Touch at the point at which you want to divide the movie into scenes. The movie pauses. 60min 0:00:52 DIVIDE 0:20 When you touch , the operational buttons below appears.

  • Page 68: Creating The Playlist

    Creating the Playlist This function is available only for DVD-RWs (VR mode). A Playlist is a list showing thumbnails of the still images and movies that you have selected. The original scenes are not changed even though you edit or delete the scenes in the Playlist.
  • 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 Creating the Playlist (continued) Dividing a movie within the Playlist Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to light up the (Play/Edit) lamp. Insert the disc with movies added into a Playlist. (Playlist) tab  Touch the [EDIT]. Touch [DIVIDE]. Touch the scene to be divided. The playback of the selected movie starts.

  • Page 71: Playing The Playlist

    Playing the Playlist This function is available only for DVD-RWs (VR mode). 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.

  • Page 72: Dubbing

    Connecting to a VCR or TV Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet 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 : Video 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

    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 camcorder. You cannot record TV programs which allow • you to record once, or have copy control technology.

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

    Before referring to the "First Step Guide" on your computer When you install the Picture Package software on a Windows computer from the supplied CD-ROM, you can enjoy the following operations by connecting your camcorder to your computer. • Picture Package software does not support Macintosh computer.

  • Page 76: Installing The Software

    Before referring to the “First Step Guide” on your computer (continued) Memory: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended) Hard disk: Available memory required for installation: 250 MB or more (2GB or more when using Picture Package Duplicator) Available free hard disk space recommended: 6 GB or more (depending on the size of the image files edited)
  • 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 outlet and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged.

  • Page 82: Lcd Screen

    Troubleshooting (continued) A problem occurs when the camcorder is connected to the AC Adaptor. Turn off the power, and disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet. Then, connect it • again. LCD screen An unknown picture appears on the screen. The camcorder is in [DEMO MODE] (p.

  • Page 83: Recording Time

    Remaining disc space indicator is not displayed. Set [DISC REMAIN] to [ON] to always display the remaining disc space indicator (p. 61). • 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.
  • Page 84 Troubleshooting (continued) 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

    Black bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen. Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (p. 56). • Remote Commander The supplied Remote Commander does not function. Set [REMOTE CTRL] to [ON] (p. 61). • Insert a battery into the battery holder with the +/– polarities correctly matching the •...
  • Page 86 Troubleshooting (continued) Playing back a disc on other players You cannot play back the disc or a disc cannot be recognized. Clean the disc using the cleaning cloth (supplied, p. 5). • Finalize the disc (p. 40). • A disc recorded in VR mode cannot be played back on a player that does not support VR •...
  • 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

    Troubleshooting (continued) Editing (DVD-RW: VR mode) Unable to edit. There are no images recorded on the disc. • The disc is unable to edit because of the condition of the image. • You cannot edit an image protected on another device. •...
  • Page 89 Others Unable to finalize. Battery is running out during finalizing. Use the AC Adaptor. • 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). You cannot edit or record additional material on a disc using other devices.

  • 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 Troubleshooting (continued) [Cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected] or [Cannot cancel Easy Handycam with USB connected] appears on the screen of your camcorder. You cannot start or cancel the Easy Handycam operation while the USB cable is connected. • Disconnect the USB cable from your camcorder first.

  • 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 Warning indicators and messages (continued)  You need to remove the disc* Fast flashing An unrecognizable disc is inserted. • The disc is fully recorded. • An error might have occurred with the • disc drive in your camcorder.  (Battery level warning) Slow flashing The battery pack is nearly used up.

  • Page 95: Record Movies

     Recording disabled A malfinction has occurred with the • disc and it cannot be used. Disc movie area full Cannot record movies Delete unnecessary scenes (p. 66). • Scene number full Delete unnecessary scenes (p. 66). •  Disc full Cannot record Delete unnecessary scenes (p.

  • Page 96: Copy Inhibit

    Warning indicators and messages (continued) Cannot cancel Easy Handycam with USB connected (p. 25) Invalid during Easy Handycam operation (p. 25) No recording in Easy Handycam operation (p. 25) The DVD+RW has been finalized. • Make the disc to be able to record additional scenes (p.

  • 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. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b].
  • Page 98 Using your camcorder abroad (continued) 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 [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] in LANGU.

  • Page 99: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack

    About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack Your camcorder operates only with an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack, and is compatible with an “InfoLITHIUM” A series battery pack. “InfoLITHIUM” A series battery packs have the mark. What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack? An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between your...

  • 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 Maintenance and precautions (continued) You use your camcorder after a squall or a • shower. You use your camcorder in a hot and humid • place.  How to prevent moisture condensation When you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place, put your camcorder in a plastic bag and seal it tightly.

  • 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

    Specifications System Video MPEG2/JPEG (Still images) compression format Audio compression Dolby Digital 2ch. format Dolby Digital Stereo Creator Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable discs 8cm DVD-R/DVD-RW DVD+RW Recording Movie format DVD-R:DVD-VIDEO DVD-RW:DVD-VIDEO (VIDEO mode), DVD- VideoRecording (VR mode) DVD+RW:DVD+RW Video Still image Exif* Ver.2.2...
  • 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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