Sony DCR-DVD7E manual

D i g i t a l V i d e o C a m e r a R e c o r d e r O p e r a t in g G u id e 2-597-463- 11 (1) © 2005 Sony Corporation Recording/ Playbac k Getting Star ted 16 30 Enjo ying your D VD Handycam 10 Pla yback on D VD de vices 40 Using the recorded disc 46 Using the Setup items 48 Editing on D VD Handycam 66 Dubbing 72 Using a Computer 75 T roubleshoo[...]

2 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly , and retain it for future reference. WARNING T o prevent fire or shoc k hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. Use of controls or adjustments or[...]

3 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) of this product. The rec ycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Applicable Accessories: Remote Commander For cust[...]

4 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) On recording • Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the picture and sound are recorded without any problems. Y ou cannot delete images once you record them on a D VD-R. Use a D VD-R W/DVD+R W (not supplied) for trial recording (p. 13). • Compensation for the contents of recordings cann[...]

5 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) • Y ou can use 8cm D VD-Rs, 8cm DVD- R Ws and 8cm DVD+R Ws only . Use the discs with marks listed below . • For reliability and durability of recording /playback, we recommend that you use Sony discs or discs with the * “ for VIDEO CAMERA” mark for your D VD Handycam. Using a disc other than above may cause unsa[...]

6 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) T able of Contents Enjoying your DVD Handycam What you can do with y our D VD Handycam ............................................ 10 Choosing a disc ....................................................................................... 13 Getting Started Step 1: Chec king supplied items ..............................[...]

7 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) Recording/pla yback T o check the remaining battery T o turn off the operation confirmation beep T o initialize the settings Other part names and functions Checking/Deleting the last scene (Re view/Revie w deleting) ................... 34 Indicators displa yed during recording/playbac k ................................[...]

8 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) ST ANDARD SET ............................................................................... 59 Settings while recor ding on a disc or other basic settings (REC MODE/LCD SET/USB SPEED, etc.) TIME/LANGU . ................................................................................... 63 (CLOCK SET/AREA SET/LANGUAGE,[...]

9 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) T roubleshooting T roubleshooting ....................................................................................... 80 W arning indicators and messages .......................................................... 93 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ..................................................[...]

10 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) Enjoying your DVD Handycam What you can do with your DVD Handycam Y our D VD Handycam records images on an 8cm DVD * disc, which mak es it easier to record and view images. Y ou can enjoy your D VD Handycam in ways that are dif ferent from those of other media. A VISUAL INDEX screen shows the disc contents at a glance [...]

11 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) Enjoying your DVD Handycam What you can do with your DVD Handycam Y our D VD Handycam records images on an 8cm DVD * disc, which mak es it easier to record and view images. Y ou can enjoy your D VD Handycam in ways that are dif ferent from those of other media. A VISUAL INDEX screen shows the disc contents at a glance [...]

12 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) 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 Y ou can start recording and check the recorded images without rewinding or f ast forwarding. Images are stored on the free space on the disc automatically .[...]

13 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) 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 D VD Handycam are as follows. When you use a D VD-R W , you can choose the recording format from VIDEO mode or VR mode. Disc type and the recording format 8cm DVD-R 8cm DVD-RW 8[...]

14 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) 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 la[...]

15 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) 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. I want to pla y back the disc on various D VD pla yback devices . Do you want to use the disc repeatedly? No . I do not want to delete images once I record them. Y es. I want to use the disc repeate[...]

16 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you hav e following items supplied with your camcorder . The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. 8cm D VD-R DMR30 (1) (p. 13) AC Adaptor (1) (p . 17) Mains lead (1) (p . 17) A/V connecting cable (1) (p . 38, 72) USB cable (1) (p . 75) Wire[...]

17 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) Step 2: Charging the batter y pack Y ou can charge the battery after inserting the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (A series) (p. 99) into your camcorder . 1 While sliding the battery cover OPEN switch in the direction of the arro w  , mo ve the batter y cover to ward the direction of the arro w  . Then open the c[...]

18 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) Step 2: Charging the batter y pack (continued) 6 Connect the A C Adaptor to the wall socket using the mains lead. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. 7 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the A C Adaptor from the DC IN jac k on your camcorder . Disconnect the A[...]

19 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) 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 B A TTER Y INFO (p. 33) may not be correctly displayed under the following conditions: – The battery pack is not inserted correctly . – The battery [...]

20 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) (Movie): T o record movies (Still): T o record still images (Play/Edit): T o play back pictures on your camcorder , or to edit them (DVD-R W: VR mode only) • When you turn on the power of your camcorder after setting the date and time ([CLOCK SET], p. 22), the current date and time will be displayed on the LCD screen[...]

21 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) Step 4: Using the touch panel Y ou can play back recorded pictures (p. 27, 31), or change the settings (p. 48) using the touch panel. Hold your camcor der firmly , then touch the LCD screen as illustrated. T o hide the screen indicators Press DISP/B A TT INFO to toggle the screen indicators such as counter on or off. [...]

22 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(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] screen appears ev ery time you turn on your camcorder or slide the PO WER switch. • If you do not use your camcorder for about 2 months , the built-in rechar geable battery gets discharged and the[...]

23 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) Getting Started A new 8 cm D VD-R, DVD-R W , or D VD+R W is required for recording (p. 13). • Remove dust or fingerprints from the disc beforehand, using the cleaning cloth supplied with y our camcorder (p. 5). ACCESS lamp Disc cov er OPEN switch POWER s witch 1 Check that the power of y our camcorder is on. • Y o[...]

24 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) 4 Close the disc cover . Y our camcorder starts recognizing the inserted disc. It may take some time to recognize the disc depending on the disc type and condition.  D VD-R Y ou can start recording immediately after [DISC ACCESS] disappears from the LCD screen. Y ou do not need to proceed to steps after step 5 . [...]

25 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) Easy Handycam – using your camcorder with automatic settings Operate your camcorder with ease W ith this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are automatically adjusted optimally , which frees you from detailed adjustment. Since only basic functions become av ailable and screen font size increases for[...]

26 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) Easy Handycam – using your camcorder with automatic settings (continued) Recording with ease During Easy Handycam operation, the [REC MODE] of movies and the [QU ALITY] of still images are set to the default settings (p. 56, 59). 1 Slide the PO WER switch  repeatedl y to light up the (Movie) or (Still) lamp. Make [...]

27 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) Playing back with ease 1 Slide the PO WER switch  repeatedl y to light up the (Play/Edit) lamp. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen. Make sure the EASY lamp  lights up in blue. If not, press EASY to light it up (p. 25). T o playback Movie tab Still image tab Previous 6 pictures Next 6 pictures Appea[...]

28 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) W ith Easy Handycam operation, your D VD Handycam sets up the following options automatically . Therefore, you can finalize a disc easily . – creating a D VD menu to display images as thumbnails on a D VD player , etc (p. 41). – creating a Photomovie to play back still images on a D VD player, etc (p. 42). If you [...]

29 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) 4 T ouch the LCD screen in the follo wing steps.    T ouch T ouch T ouch    T ouch T ouch T ouch • 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. 5 Remo[...]

30 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) A 1 Slide the PO WER switch repeatedl y to light up the respective lamp. Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow while pressing the green button if the POWER switch is in the OFF (CHG) position. :T o record movies :T o playback/edit :T o record still images 2 Start recording. T o record movies or still ima[...]

31 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) Playback 1 Slide the PO WER switch repeatedl y to light up the (Play/Edit) lamp. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen. P-MENU Previous 6 pictures Next 6 pictures Movie tab Still image tab Disc type Appears on the image that was played back last on each of the tab . 2 Start playing back. Movies Still Images[...]

32 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) Functions used for recording/playback, etc. Recording T o zoom .................................  Move the po wer zoom lever  slightly for a slower zoom. Mo ve it further for a faster zoom. Wider range of view: (Wide) Close view: (T elephoto) • Do not remove your finger from the po wer zoom lev er when you are[...]

33 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) Playback T o play back the images in sequence .............................  See [SLIDE SHO W] on page 58. T o use PB ZOOM .......................  Y ou can magnify pictures from about 1.1 to 5 times the original size. Magnification can be adjusted with the power zoom le ver  .  Play back the picture you w[...]

34 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) Checking/Deleting the last scene (Review/Review deleting) Y ou can check or delete the last recorded scene. Howe ver, you cannot delete it if: – you hav e removed the disc. – you hav e recorded the new scenes. Checking the last scene (Review) 1 Slide the PO WER switch to light up the (Movie) or (Still) lamp, then t[...]

35 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording Movies P-MENU 60m in REC 0:00:00 [30m in] VIDE O 1 3 2 4 5 9 7 6 8  Remaining battery (approx.) (33)  Recording mode (  or  or  ) (59)  Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)  Counter (hour: minute: second)  Disc [...]

36 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) 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 Upper right P .MENU 60m in 0:0 0:0 0 [30m in] VIDE O ST BY W T Upper left Indicator Meaning Self-timer recording (55) MICREF LEVEL low (60) Upper center Indicato[...]

37 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) Remote Commander Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander . Insulation sheet  DA T A CODE (p. 61)  PHOT O (p. 26, 30) When you press this button, the on screen image will be recorded as a still image.  SCAN/SLOW (p. 27, 31)    (Previous/Ne xt) (p. 27, 31)  PLA Y (p. 27, 31) [...]

38 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) Playing the picture on a TV Connect your camcorder to the wall socket using the supplied A C Adaptor for this operation (p. 17). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. 1 2  A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect to the input jack of the other device.  A/V connecting cabl[...]

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40 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) Finalizing allows the recorded disc to be played back on other D VD players (DVD player/ D VD recorder , etc.) or the D VD drive on your computer . The finalizing procedure dif fers depending on the disc type. • Playbac k compatibility is not guaranteed with all player s. Finalizing is required. The disc cannot be o[...]

41 Playback on DVD devices DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) Steps for finalizing Follo w the steps below . • It takes from a minute to a fe w hours for finalizing. The shorter the amount of material recorded on the disc, the long er it takes for finalizing. • Use an AC Adaptor as the po wer source to prevent y our camcorder from running out of pow[...]

42 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) 1 T ouch [D VD MENU]. 2 Select the desired one from 4 types with / . Select [NO MENU] if you do not create a D VD menu. 3 T ouch . Step 3: Customizing a Photomovie What is a Photomovie ? A Photomovie in volves con verting still images in JPEG format to movies in MPEG format to play them back on other D VD players or on[...]

43 Playback on DVD devices DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) 5 When you ha ve finished entering characters, touch . The disc title changes to the one you entered. 6 T ouch [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 1 Confirm the settings y[...]

44 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) Playing back a disc on DVD players, etc. • Do not use the 8cm CD adaptor with an 8cm D VD 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 . 1 Insert a disc into the DVD devices. 2 Play bac k the disc. The playback pr[...]

45 Playback on DVD devices DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) 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. 1 Insert the finaliz ed disc into the D VD drive of your computer . 2[...]

46 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) Recording additional scenes after finalizing Y ou can record additional material on the finalized D VD-R Ws (VIDEO mode)/ D VD+R Ws by following the steps below if there is space to record on the disc. When using the finalized D VD-R W (VR mode) disc, you can record additional material on the disc without any additi[...]

47 Playback on DVD devices DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) 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. Y ou cannot fo[...]

48 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) Using the Setup items 1 Slide the PO WER switch to light up the respective lamp. : Settings for movies : Settings for still images : Settings for viewing/editing Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button in the center if the POWER switch is in the OFF (CHG) position . 2 T ouch the LCD screen to select the [...]

49 Using the Setup items DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1)  T ouch  [SETUP].  Select the desired setup item. T ouch / to select the item, then touch .  Select the desired item. T ouch / to select the item, then touch . • Y ou can also touch the item directly to select it.  Customize the item. After finishing the settings, touch  (clos[...]

50 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) Position of lamp: Movie Still Play/Edit Easy Handycam CAMERA SET (p. 52) PROGRAM AE   – AUTO SPOT METER   – AUTO EXPOSURE   – AUTO WHITE BAL.   – AUTO AUTO SHUTTER  – – ON SPOT FOCUS   – AUTO FOCUS   – AUTO COLOR SLOW S  – – OFF SELF-TIMER   – OFF DI[...]

51 Using the Setup items DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) Position of lamp: Movie Still Play/Edit Easy Handycam ST AND ARD SET (p. 59) REC MODE  – – SP VOLUME – –   * MUL TI-SOUND – –  STEREO MICREF LEVEL  – – NORMAL LCD SET    – / NORMAL/ – / – * USB SPEED – –  – * DA T A CODE – –  – DISC R[...]

52 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) 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. PROGRAM AE Y ou can record pictures effecti vely in various situations with the PR OGRAM AE function.  AUTO Select to automatically record pictures effecti ve[...]

53 Using the Setup items DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) SPO T ME TER (Fl exib le s pot met er) Y ou can adjust and fix the exposure to the subject, so that it is recorded in suitable brightness ev en when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background, such as subjects in the spotlight on stage.  T ouch the point where you want to [...]

54 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) • Redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure if you change the [PR OGRAM AE] settings, or bring your camcorder outdoors from inside the house, or vice versa when [ONE PUSH] is set to on. • Set [WHITE B AL.] to [A UTO] or [ONE PUSH] under white or cool white fluorescent lamps. • The setting returns to [A UTO] when you have th[...]

55 Using the Setup items DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) • 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 do wn at this time. SELF-TIMER The self-timer starts recording after about 10 seconds.  T ouch [...]

56 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) 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 de vice. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the device you are using. • When you play back pictures recorded in [16:9WIDE] on a D VD+R W with a DVD player or a D VD r[...]

57 Using the Setup items DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) FILE NO.  SERIES Assigns numbers to files in sequence ev en 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 defa[...]

58 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) D. EFFECT (Digital effect) Y ou can add digital effects to your recordings. appears.  T ouch the desired effect.  When you select [LUMI. KEY], adjust the effect with / , then touch . The image displayed when you touch is sav ed as a still image.  T ouch . appears. T o cancel [D. EFFECT], touch [OFF] in step ?[...]

59 Using the Setup items DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) DISC SET Settings for discs (FORMA T/FINALIZE/UNFINALIZE, etc.) See page 48 for details on selecting setup items. FORMA T See page 47. FINALIZE See page 40. UNFINALIZE See page 46. DISC TITLE Y ou can make a title on each disc. As the default, the date when the disc was first used is used as a di[...]

60 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) MUL TI-SOUND Y ou 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). 1 Plays back with main sound or the left channel sound. 2 Plays back with sub sound or the right channel sound. • The setting retu[...]

61 Using the Setup items DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) • 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 D A T A CODE on the Remote Commander: D A TE/TIME  CAMERA D A T A  OFF (no indicator). • Depending on the disc condition, bars [--:[...]

62 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) 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. OFF Cancels the melody . DISP OUTPUT  LCD PANEL Shows displays such as the counter o[...]

63 Using the Setup items DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) 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[...]

64 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) Deleting a setup item 1 T ouch  [P-MENU SET UP]  [DELETE]. If the desired setup item is not displayed, touch / . Se l ec t b ut t on t o d el e te . 1/ 3 END SE TU P FI NA - LI ZE 0:00:00 60min STBY EXP O- SUR E SPOT FOC US SPO T MET ER FADER 2 T ouch the setup item that y ou want to delete. De le te t hi s fr om[...]

65 Using the Setup items DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) Arranging the order of setup items displayed on Personal Menu 1 T ouch  [P-MENU SET UP]  [SORT]. If the desired setup item is not displayed, touch / . 2 T ouch the setup item y ou want to move. 3 T ouch / to mo ve the setup item to the desired place. 4 T ouch . T o sort more items, repeat st[...]

66 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) 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 D VD-R Ws recorded in VR mode, you can edit the original images on your camcorder . Deleting images 1 Slide the PO WER switch repeatedly to light up[...]

67 Editing on DVD Handycam (DVD-RW:VR mode) DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) 5 T ouch the scene to be divided. The playback of the selected movie starts. 6 T ouch at the point at which you want to divide the mo vie into scenes. The movie pauses. 60mi n 0:0 0: 52 0: 20 00 1 DI VID E VR OK When you touch , the operational buttons belo w appears. Returns to[...]

68 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) The selected scene is marked with . Press and hold the image on the LCD screen to confirm the image. T ouch to return to the previous screen. • Y ou can select several movies and still images at the same time. 6 T ouch  [YES]. • When you add still images in a Playlist, they are con verted automatically to a mov[...]

69 Editing on DVD Handycam (DVD-RW:VR mode) DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) 3 T ouch the (Playlist) tab  [EDIT]. 4 T ouch [ERASE]. 5 T ouch 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. T ouch to return to the previous screen. • Y ou can select several mo[...]

70 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) Converting all the still images on a disc to a movie file (Photomovie) Photomovie con verts still images on a disc (JPEG format) to a movie (MPEG format) to play them back on other D VD players or on your computer , and stores them as a Photomovie on the disc. Con verted still images are played back in sequence, like [...]

71 Editing on DVD Handycam (DVD-RW:VR mode) DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) Playing the Playlist This function is available only for DVD-RWs (VR mode). 1 Slide the PO WER switch repeatedly to light up the (Play/Edit) lamp. 2 Insert the disc on which the Playlist is added into y our camcorder . 3 T ouch the (Playlist) tab. A list of the scenes added in t[...]

72 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(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 VCR or TV Connect your camcorder to the wall socket using the supplied A C Adaptor for this operation (p. 17). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connecte[...]

73 Dubbing DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) Dubbing to VCR/DVD devices Y ou 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 driv e) video recorder , you can enjoy images stored on the hard disk of the recorder . • T o hide the screen indicators such as a [...]

74 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) Recording images from a TV or VCR/DVD device Y ou can record pictures or TV programs from a VCR or TV onto a disc using your camcorder . • Y ou cannot record TV programs which allow you to record once, or have cop y control technology . • Y our camcorder can only record from a P AL source. For example, French video[...]

75 Using a Computer DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) Before referring to the "First Step Guide" on your computer When you install the Picture Package software on a W indows computer from the supplied CD-R OM, you can enjoy the following operations by connecting your camcorder to your computer . • Picture Pac kage software does not support Mac[...]

76 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) Before referring to the “First Step Guide” on your computer (continued) Memory: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended) Hard disk: A vailable memory required for installation: 250 MB or more (2GB or more when using Picture Package Duplicator) A vailable free hard disk space recommended: 6 GB or more (depending [...]

77 Using a Computer DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) 4 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 W izard. In such a case, manually copy “First Step Guide” to your computer according to the message’ s instru[...]

78 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) Depending on the computer , this screen may not be displayed. In such a case, skip to step 12 . 12 Click [Next], then follow the on-screen instructions to install “ImageMixer EasyStepD VD. ” 13 If the [Installing Microsoft (R) DirectX(R)] screen is displayed, follo w the steps below to install DirectX 9.0c. If not,[...]

79 Using a Computer DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) Viewing “First Step Guide” Displaying “First Step Guide” T o view “First Step Guide” on your computer , Microsoft Internet Explorer V er .6.0 or later is recommended. Double-click the icon on the desktop. Y ou can also start by selecting [Start], [Programs] ([All Programs] for W indows XP),[...]

80 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) T roubleshooting If you run into any problems using your camcorder , use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, remove the po wer source and contact your Sony dealer . Overall operations/Easy Handycam The camcorder does not operate e ven when the power is set to on. • Disconnect the[...]

81 T roubleshooting DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) Y our camcorder gets hot during use for a long period. • This is not a malfunction. Turn of f your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. Batteries/Power sources The power does not turn on. • The battery pack is not inserted into the camcorder. Insert a char ged battery pack into the c[...]

82 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) A problem occur s when the camcorder is connected to the AC Adaptor . • Turn of f the power , and disconnect the A C Adaptor from the wall socket. Then, connect it again. LCD screen An unknown picture appears on the screen. • The camcorder is in [DEMO MODE] (p. 58). T ouch the LCD screen or insert a disc to cancel [...]

83 T roubleshooting DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) 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 recor ding format on the LCD screen are grayed out. • The disc may be created by other than your camcorder. Y ou can pla[...]

84 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) There is a time difference between the point where y ou press the REC ST ART/ ST OP (PHO T O) and the point that the recording movie starts/stops. • On your camcorder, there may be a slight time dif ference between the point where you press� the REC ST ART/ST OP (PHO TO) and the actual point that recording movie st[...]

85 T roubleshooting DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) Black bands appear when y ou record a TV screen or computer screen. • Set [STEADYSHO T] 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 [...]

86 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) Playing back a disc on other players Y ou 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 mode. Check the compatibility in the [...]

87 T roubleshooting DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) Y ou cannot use [EXPOSURE]. • Y ou cannot use [EXPOSURE] together with [COLOR SLOW S]. • If you set [PROGRAM AE], [EXPOSURE] is automatically set to [A UTO]. Y ou cannot use [SPOT FOCUS]. • Y ou cannot use [SOPT FOCUS] together with [PR OGRAM AE]. [COLOR SLO W S] does not operate correctly . • [...]

88 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(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 the condition of the image. • Y ou cannot edit an image protected on another device. Scenes cannot be added to the Playlist. • The disc is full, or the added scenes exceed 999. Delete un[...]

89 T roubleshooting DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) Others Unable to finalize. • Battery is running out during finalizing. Use the A C Adaptor . • The disc has already been finalized. If you are using a DVD-R W (VIDEO mode)/DVD+R W , follow the required procedure to record additional material on the disc (p. 46). Y ou cannot edit or record additi[...]

90 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) Connecting to a computer The computer does not recognize your camcor der . • Install the Picture Package software (p. 76). • Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, then connect them again firmly . • Disconnect USB device other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the computer . •[...]

91 T roubleshooting DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) For Windows 2000 1 Click [Start], [Settings], then [Control Panel]. 2 Click [System]. The [System Properties] windo w appears. 3 Click the [Hardware] tab. 4 Click [Device Manager]. The [De vice Manager] window appears. 5 Make sure that [SONY DDX-C1000 USB Device] appears in [D VD/CD-ROM driv es], [Gene[...]

92 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) [Cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected] or [Cannot cancel Easy Handycam with USB connected] appears on the screen of y our camcorder . • Y ou cannot start or cancel the Easy Handycam operation while the USB cable is connected. Disconnect the USB cable from your camcorder first. Y ou cannot transfer image dat[...]

93 T roubleshooting DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) W arning indicators and messages Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators If indicators appear on the LCD screen, check the following. Some symptoms can be fixed by yourself. If the problem persists ev en after you have tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony servic[...]

94 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1)  Y ou 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 driv e in your camcorder .  (Battery level warning) Slow flashing • The battery pack is nearly used up. • Depending on the operating, en vironm[...]

95 T roubleshooting DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1)  Recording disabled • A malfinction has occurred with the disc and it cannot be used. Disc movie area full Cannot record mo vies • Delete unnecessary scenes (p. 66). Scene number full • Delete unnecessary scenes (p. 66).  Disc full Cannot record • Delete unnecessary scenes (p. 66). Movie[...]

96 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) Cannot cancel Easy Handycam with USB connected (p . 25) In valid during Easy Handycam operation (p . 25) No recording in Easy Hand ycam operation (p . 25) • The DVD+R W has been finalized. Make the disc to be able to record additional scenes (p. 46).  Other  Please connect A C adaptor • When the battery capa[...]

97 Additional Information DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) Using your camcorder abroad Power supply Y ou can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using the A C Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the A C 100 V to 240 V , 50/60 Hz range. On TV color systems Y our camcorder is a P AL system-based camcorder . If you want to view the playback [...]

98 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) Simple setting of the clock by time difference Y ou can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your camcorder abroad. Set [AREA SET] and [SUMMER TIME] in TIME/LANGU. (p. 63). World time difference 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 29 30 31 Area code Time[...]

99 Additional Information DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) About the “InfoLITHIUM” batter y pack Y our camcorder operates only with an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack, and is compatible with an “InfoLITHIUM” A series battery pack. “InfoLITHIUM” A series battery packs hav e the mark. What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack? An “InfoLITHIUM?[...]

100 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) 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 a vailable battery time is shortened considerably , a probable cause is that the battery pack has reached the end of its life. Please buy a ne w battery pack. • The battery [...]

101 Additional Information DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) • Keep the Remote Commander and b utton-type battery out of children's reach. If the battery is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor immediately . • If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked, – consult your local authorized Sony service facility . – wash off any liquid that [...]

102 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) Maintenance and precautions (continued) • Y ou use your camcorder after a squall or a shower . • Y ou 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 . Re[...]

103 Additional Information DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) Care and storage of the camera lens • W ipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the following instances: – when there are fingerprints on the lens surface. – in hot or humid locations. – when the lens is exposed to salty air such as at the seaside. • Store the lens in a[...]

104 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) T o change the battery of the Remote Commander  While pressing on the tab, inset your fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery case.  Place a new battery with the + side f acing up.  Insert the battery case back into the Remote Commander until it clicks. T ab WARNING Battery may explode if mistreated[...]

105 Additional Information DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) System V ideo MPEG2/JPEG (Still images) compression format Audio compression Dolby Digital 2ch. format Dolby Digital Stereo Creator V ideo signal P AL color, CCIR standards Usable discs 8cm DVD-R/D VD-R W D VD+R W Recording Movie format DVD-R:D VD-VIDEO D VD-R W:D VD-VIDEO (VIDEO mode), D VD- V [...]

106 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) AC Adaptor AC-L200 Power A C 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 48 × 29 × 81 mm (1 15/16 × (Approx.) 1 3/16[...]

107 Additional Information DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) Index A A/V connecting cable ..... 38, 72 A/V jack ......................... 38, 72 A CCESS lamp ...................... 23 Additional recording ............ 46 Adjusting exposure for back light ...................................... 32 AREA SET ..................... 63, 98 A UTO SHUTTER ........[...]

108 DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) Index (continued) N NTSC ................................... 97 Number of still images recordable on a disc ............. 56 O OLD MO VIE ....................... 58 ONE PUSH .......................... 53 Operation confirmation beep .................................. See BEEP Original data Delete .....................[...]

109 Additional Information DCR-D VD7E 2-597-463-11(1) On trademarks • Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • Dolby Digital Stereo Creator is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. • D VD-R, DVD-R W , and D VD+R W logo are trademarks. • “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Picture Package is a [...]

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