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Digital Video Camera Recorder
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Playback on DVD devices Using the recorded disc Using the Setup items Editing on DVD Handycam Dubbing Using a Computer Troubleshooting 80 97

Operating Guide

DCR-DVD7E

Additional Information

2005 Sony Corporation

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Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
For the customers in Europe

WARNING

To prevent re or shock 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 performance of procedures other than those specied herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

ATTENTION

The electromagnetic elds at the specic frequencies may inuence the picture and sound of this camcorder. This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters. (9.8 feet)
FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
NOTICE ON THE SUPPLIED AC ADAPTOR
A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is tted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 (i.e., marked with or mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again.
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling
of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city ofce, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Applicable Accessories: Remote Commander
For customers in the U.S.A.
If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). The number below is for the FCC related matters only.

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. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Notes on use

Your camcorder is supplied with 2 kinds of operations guides.
Operating guide (This manual) First Step Guide for using the supplied software (stored on the supplied CD-ROM)

On using the camcorder

Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts.
You are cautioned that any changes or modications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Battery cover

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate

Disc cover

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On recording

When you operate your camcorder placed on a table or so, make sure it is so stable that there is no risk that the camcorder may fall down. Using the supplied stand (p. 16) is recommended. To prevent discs from being broken or recorded pictures from being lost, do not do the following when either of the respective lamps of the POWER switch (p. 20) or the ACCESS lamp (p. 23) is on: to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder. to apply mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder. Before connecting your camcorder to another device with a USB cable etc., be sure to insert the connector plug in the proper direction. If you insert the connector plug forcibly in the wrong direction, the terminal may be damaged, or this may cause a malfunction of your camcorder.
Notes on the Setup items, LCD screen and lens
Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the picture and sound are recorded without any problems. You cannot delete images once you record them on a DVD-R. Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW (not supplied) for trial recording (p. 13). Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on the countries/regions. To view your recordings on a TV, you need a PAL system-based TV. Television programs, lms, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws. You cannot dub copyright protected software on your camcorder. The images of the LCD screen used on this manual are captured using a digital still camera, and thus may appear different from what you see. The on-screen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures. Change the screen language before using your camcorder if necessary (p. 63).

You can play back still images one after another using the Slide show function. You can also enjoy the Slide show on a DVD player if you nalize** the disc (p. 28, 40).

Using your DVD Handycam

Preparing Recording Playing back on the DVD Handycam Playing back on DVD players

(Finalize** the disc)

(p. 16)

(p. 26, 30)

(p. 27, 31)

(p. 28, 40)

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 nalize** it. You can also create a DVD menu that helps you to nd the desired image quickly, from a list of thumbnails (p. 28, 40).
Editing a disc using the supplied software
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. **Finalizing means converting a recorded disc so that it can be played back on other DVD playback equipment (p. 28, 40). After nalizing a disc, you may not be able to record on it again on your DVD Handycam, depending on the disc type and the recording format (p. 13).
What you can do with your DVD Handycam (continued)
DVD functions different from those of tape media
Easy to record, then to play back recordings without rewinding
You can start recording and check the recorded images without rewinding or fast forwarding. Images are stored on the free space on the disc automatically. Therefore, you will not delete important images accidentally.
Transferring data to your computer at high speed
You can import data to your computer in less time than the actual recording time. If your computer supports Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0), you can transfer data at a faster rate.
Adjusting the image quality that suits each scene
You can record images on a disc utilizing the disc capacity more effectively thanks to the VBR* encoding system that adjusts image quality automatically according to the scene being recorded. Recording an object that moves fast requires more space to record clear images on a disc. Therefore, the available recording time may be shorter than normal.
* VBR stands for Variable Bit Rate. This feature enables your DVD Handycam to adjust the bit rate

Lisbon, London

5 Set [SUMMERTIME] to [ON] with
, if necessary, then touch

1 Lisbon, London

SUMMERTIME

6 Set [Y] (year) with

touch.

, then

Skip to step 4 when you set the clock for the rst time.
You can set any year up to the year 2079.

1 Touch

[SETUP].

2 Select

TIME/LANGU. with , then touch.
7 Set [M] (month), [D] (day), hour
and minute, then touch The clock starts.
Refer to page 98 for information concerning

--:--:--

World time difference.
3 Select [CLOCK SET] with

then touch.

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 ngerprints from the disc beforehand, using the cleaning cloth supplied with your camcorder (p. 5).

Disc cover OPEN switch

ACCESS lamp
Disc cover OPEN switch Pickup lens
When the disc cover opens slightly, open it further.
Be careful not to obstruct the opening or
1 Check that the power of your

camcorder is on.

You can remove the disc when a power
closing of the disc cover, with your hand or other objects. Be careful not to catch the wrist strap when closing the disc cover. This may cause your camcorder to malfunction.
3 Set the disc with the recording
source is connected to your camcorder even when your camcorder is turned off. However, the disc recognition process (step 4) does not start.
side facing your camcorder, then press the center of the disc until it clicks.
2 Slide the disc cover OPEN switch
in the direction of the arrow (OPEN). [PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on the LCD screen. Then the opening melody sounds once, and the camcorder beeps. After the beeps stop, the disc cover opens slightly automatically.
Set the disc with the label side facing out when using a single sided disc.
Do not touch the recording side of the disc
or pickup lens. For details about pickup lens, see page 103.
Step 6: Inserting a disc (continued)

4 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.

Recording/playback
To check the remaining battery.
Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), and then press DISP/BATT INFO. If you press this button once, the BATTERY INFO appears on the screen for about 7 seconds. If you press and hold the button for a while, this information is displayed for about 20 seconds.
Recording capacity (approx.)
Remaining battery (approx.)
To turn off the operation conrmation beep..
See [BEEP] (p. 62) to set the operation conrmation beep.
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.
Deleting the last scene (Review deleting) (DVD-RW/DVD+RW only)
If the checked scene is unnecessary, you can delete it on the spot. Data once recorded on DVD-Rs cannot be deleted.
Checking the last scene (Review)
1 Slide the POWER switch to light
up the (Movie) or (Still) lamp, then touch. The playback of the latest scene starts.

1 Press

during the review.

2 Touch [YES].

You cannot recover a scene once you delete it. Touch to display the function buttons below. : Return to the beginning of the viewing movie. / :Adjust the volume. Still image

REVIEW

You can only delete the last recorded scene.
When is grayed out, you cannot delete the scene due to the following reasons. The last recorded scene has been already deleted. There is a movie or a still image that has been recorded just after the scene being played back.

100-0001

To return to recording

Touch.

The recording data (DATA CODE) does not
appear on the Review screen.
Indicators displayed during recording/playback
( ) is a reference page. The indicators during recording will not be recorded.

Recording Movies

REC 0:00:00 [30min] VIDEO

Recording still images

0 qa 5

7 [1530] VIDEO

Remaining battery (approx.) (33) Recording mode ( or or ) (59) Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or
Quality ([FINE] or [STD]) (56) The number of recorded still images The number of recordable still image

[REC] (recording)

Counter (hour: minute: second) Disc type (13) Recording format of a DVD-RW (13) Remaining time of the disc (approx.) (61) Review button (34)

(approx.) (61)

Displays the most recently recorded image. Touch to return to standby.
Personal Menu button (64)

Viewing movies

60min 0:00:00

Viewing still images

qk ql 9

A/V jack

(Yellow)

(White)

S VIDEO VIDEO
VCRs or TVs : Signal ow 2
A/V connecting cable (supplied)
Connect to the input jack of the other device.
When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack)
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR.
You can display the counter on the TV screen by setting [DISP OUTPUT] to [V-OUT/ PANEL] (p. 62).
A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional)
When connecting to another device via the S VIDEO jack, by using an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional), higher quality pictures can be produced than with an A/V connecting cable. Connect the white and red plug (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional). The yellow plug connection is not necessary.
If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin adaptor (EUROCONNECTOR)
Use a 21-pin adaptor (optional) to view playback picture.

TV/VCR

When your TV is connected to a VCR
Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.
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 nalizing procedure differs depending on the disc type.
Playback compatibility is not guaranteed with all players. Finalizing is required. The disc cannot be overwritten once you nalize it even when there is space to record. Finalizing is required. The disc can be overwritten on your camcorder if you unnalize it (p. 46), then have to nalize it again to play it back on other DVD players. Finalizing is required. Once you nalize the disc, you can play it back on DVD players that support the VR mode. Unnalizing is not necessary to record additional materials on the disc. Likewise, you do not need to nalize it again after additional recording. You can play back the disc on DVD players without nalizing it. However, you need to nalize the disc in the following cases:
when you want to create a DVD menu (p. 41). when you want to create a Photomovie (p. 42). when you want to play back images on a DVD drive of a computer. when recording time is the following: HQ mode: less than 5 minutes SP mode: less than 8 minutes LP mode: less than 15 minutes
If a DVD menu/Photomovie has been created in nalizing, a conformation dialog appears when you try to record additional material. Since the DVD menu/Photomovie is deleted by additional recording, you have to nalize the disc again to create a new DVD menu/Photomovie on it.

Step 3: Customizing a Photomovie

What is a Photomovie ?

A Photomovie involves converting still images in JPEG format to movies in MPEG format to play them back on other DVD players or on your computer. The original still image remains in the JPEG format on the disc. Converted still images are played back in sequence like a slide show. The resolution (pixels) of the converted Photomovie, however, is lower than that of the original still images.
It may take more time for nalizing when you create a Photomovie, since the more still images recorded on the disc, the more time it takes to create a Photomovie. You can view still images in the JPEG format using the DVD drive on your computer without creating a Photomovie (p. 44). You cannot create a Photomovie on a DVD-RW (VR mode) in this step. Customize it on the [EDIT] screen (p. 70).
1 Touch [DISC TITLE]. 2 Delete unnecessary characters
by touching []. The yellow cursor moves and characters are deleted from the end.
3 Select the type of a character,
then touch the desired character.
To erase a character: Touch []. To insert a space: Touch [].
4 Touch [] as you register a
character to move to the next entry point.
Up to 20 characters can be registered.
5 When you have nished entering
characters, touch. The disc title changes to the one you entered.

4 Touch

, when [Completed]
appears. When using a DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, ashes after nalizing is completed when the POWER switch is set to (Movie) or (Still). Remove the disc from your camcorder.

6 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
1 Conrm the settings you made in
steps from 2 to 4 of the steps for nalizing on the LCD screen.
When you make the settings to enable a creation of a DVD menu on DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, and nalize the disc, the DVD menu appears for a few seconds while nalizing the disc. You cannot view a Photomovie with the DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) on your camcorder. After nalizing a disc, the disc indicator and the recording format are displayed as shown below: DVD-R DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) DVD-RW (VR mode)

2 Touch

3 Touch [YES] [YES].

Finalizing starts.

Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during nalizing. 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. You cannot remove the disc until the nalizing operation is completed.
Playing back a disc on DVD players, etc.

The selected scene is marked with. Press and hold the image on the LCD screen to conrm the image. Touch to return to the previous screen.
You can select several movies and still

images at the same time.

6 Touch

delete it.

[YES].

Deleting images

You cannot recover an image once you

1 Slide the POWER switch

repeatedly to light up the (Play/Edit) lamp.
To delete all movies or still images on the disc at the same time
Touch [DELETE ALL] in step 4.
If you delete an original movie that is listed
2 Insert the recorded disc into your

3 Select the

(Movie) tab or the (Still image) tab that includes the image you want to delete, then touch [EDIT].
in a Playlist (p. 68), it is also deleted from the Playlist. Deleting scenes may not provide enough space to record movies or still images additionally. To delete all the images on the disc and restore original recording capacity, format the disc (p. 47).

Dividing a movie

1 Slide the POWER switch 4 Touch [DELETE]. 5 Touch the image to be deleted.
2 Insert the disc with the movies
recorded into your camcorder. (Movie) tab

3 Touch the

[EDIT].

4 Touch [DIVIDE].

5 Touch the scene to be divided.
The playback of the selected movie starts.
If the movie is added in the Playlist, dividing
the original movie does not affect the movie in the Playlist.
at the point at which you want to divide the movie into scenes. The movie pauses.

60min DIVIDE 0:00:52 VR

When you touch , the operational buttons below appears.
Returns to the beginning of the selected movie.

Adjusts the volume

Editing on DVD Handycam (DVD-RW:VR mode)
Adjusts the dividing point with more precision after the dividing point has been selected.
To hide the buttons, touch
Play and pause toggle as you press
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.
Once you divide a movie, you cannot return
it to the state it was in before you divided it.

Creating the Playlist

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.

1 Connect your camcorder to the
VCR using the A/V connecting cable (supplied). Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of a VCR or a DVD device. See page 72 for details on how to make the proper connections.
2 Insert the recording media into
your VCR or DVD recorder. If your recording device has an input selector, set it to the input mode. Dubbing

3 Slide the POWER switch

4 Insert the recorded disc into your
5 Start the playback on your
camcorder, and record it on the recording device. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details.
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
5 Insert a blank disc into your
camcorder. Format the disc if you use a new DVDRW/DVD+RW (p. 47).
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. If you use a 21-pin adaptor to input PAL source, you need a dual direction 21-pin adaptor (optional).
6 Start playing the cassette or the
disc on the playback device, or select a TV program. The picture played on the connected device appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder.
TV or VCR/DVD device using the A/V connecting cable (supplied). Connect your camcorder to the output jacks of a TV or VCR/DVD device. See page 72 for details on how to make the proper connections.
7 Touch [REC] at the point you

want to start recording.

at the point you want to stop recording.
2 If you are recording from a VCR/
DVD device, insert the cassette or DVD disc into the playback device.

9 Touch [END].

There may be a time difference between the
3 Slide the POWER switch 4 Touch
repeatedly to light up the (Play/Edit) lamp. [REC CTRL].
point where you press [REC] and the actual point that the recording starts/stops. You cannot record a picture as a still image even if you press the REC START/STOP (PHOTO) button during recording. You cannot record images from a TV with no output jacks.
If you connect your camcorder to the device which has the S VIDEO jack, touch [SET] [VIDEO INPUT] [S VIDEO] .
Touch [SET] to change the recording mode

or adjust the volume.

Touch [SET] [DISC REMAIN]
[ON] to display the remaining disc indicator all the time.
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.

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.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall socket or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it after about 1 minute. If the functions still do not work, press the RESET button (p. 33) using a sharp-pointed object. (If you press the RESET button, all settings, including the clock setting, are reset, except the Personal Menu items.) The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place.

Buttons do not work.

During Easy Handycam operation, the available buttons are limited. Cancel Easy Handycam operation (p. 25).
You cannot turn the Easy Handycam operation on or off.
During recording or communicating with another device via USB cable, you cannot turn Easy Handycam operation on or off. Cancel Easy Handycam operation (p. 25).
Settings change during Easy Handycam operation.
Some of the settings of your camcorder are restored to the default setting when you set Easy Handycam operation (p. 25).
[DEMO MODE] does not start.
Remove the disc from your camcorder (p. 58).

Your camcorder vibrates.

A vibration occurs depending on the condition of the disc. This is not a malfunction.
A vibration is felt in your hand or a faint sound is heard during operation.
This is not a malfunction.
A motor sound is heard from your camcorder periodically.
A motor sound is heard from your camcorder when you close the disc cover without inserting a disc.
Your camcorder is checking to see if a disc has been inserted or not. This is not a malfunction.
Your camcorder gets hot during use for a long period.
This is not a malfunction. Turn off 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 charged battery pack into the camcorder (p. 17). The battery pack is discharged or running low. Charge the battery pack (p. 17). The plug of the AC Adaptor has been disconnected from the wall socket. Connect it to the wall socket (p. 17).
The power abruptly turns off.
When approximately 5 minutes have elapsed while you do not operate your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off (A.SHUT OFF). Change the setting of [A.SHUT OFF] (p. 62), or turn on the power again, or use the AC Adaptor. The battery pack is discharged or running low. Charge the battery pack (p. 17).

The CHG (charge) lamp does not light when charging the battery pack.
Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) (p. 17). Insert the battery pack into the camcorder correctly (p. 17). No power is supplied from the wall socket (p. 17). The battery charge is completed (p. 17).
The CHG (charge) lamp ashes 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.
The power turns off frequently although the remaining battery indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate.
A problem has occurred in the remaining battery time indicator, or the battery pack has not been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again to correct the indication (p. 17).
The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.
The temperature of the environment is too high or too low. This is not a malfunction. The battery pack has not been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one (p. 17). The indicated time may not be correct depending on the environment of use.
The battery pack is quickly discharged.
The temperature of the environment is too high or low. This is not a malfunction. The battery pack has not been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one (p. 17).
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 socket. Then, connect it 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).
The picture remains on the LCD screen.
This occurs if you disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall socket or remove the battery pack without turning off the power rst. This is not a malfunction.
You cannot turn the LCD backlight off.
During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot turn the LCD backlight on/off using the DISP/BATT INFO. Cancel Easy Handycam operation (p. 25).
The buttons do not appear on the touch panel.
Touch the LCD screen lightly. Press DISP/BATT INFO on your camcorder (or DISPLAY on the Remote Commander) (p. 21, 37).
The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not work at all.
Adjust the screen ([CALIBRATION]) (p. 102). If you change the aspect ratio of the picture, the aspect ratio of the button and indicators on the touch panel will switch to the selected one (p. 55).

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.

System Used in

On TV color systems
Your camcorder is a PAL system-based camcorder. If you want to view the playback picture on a TV, it must be a PAL system based TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO input jack.
Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc. Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, etc. Brazil Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay. Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc.

PAL - M PAL - N SECAM

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 [SUMMERTIME] in TIME/LANGU. (p. 63).

World time difference

Area code Time-zone differences Area code Time-zone differences

Area setting

GMT +01:00 +02:00 +03:00 +03:30 +04:00 +04:30 +05:00 +05:30 +06:00 +06:30 +07:00 +08:00 +09:00 +09:30 +10:00
Lisbon, London Berlin, Paris Helsinki, Cairo Moscow, Nairobi Tehran Abu Dhabi, Baku Kabul Karachi, Islamabad Calcutta, New Delhi Almaty, Dhaka Rangoon Bangkok, Jakarta HongKong, Singapore Seoul, Tokyo Adelaide, Darwin Melbourne, Sydney

+11:00 +12:00

12:00 11:00 10:00 09:00 08:00 07:00 06:00 05:00 04:00 03:30 03:00 02:00 01:00
Solomon Is Fiji, Wellington Eniwetok, Kwajalein Midway Is., Samoa Hawaii Alaska LosAngeles, Tijuana Denver, Arizona Chicago, MexicoCity New York, Bogota Santiago St. Johns Brasilia, Montevideo Fernando de Noronha Azores
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.
Frequent playback, fast forward or reverse
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 camcorder and an AC Adaptor/charger (optional). The InfoLITHIUM battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in minutes.

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. Please buy a new battery pack. The battery life varies according to how it is stored, the operating conditions, and environment in which each battery pack is used.
Maintenance and precautions

On use and care

Do not use or store the camcorder and Keep the Remote Commander and button-type
accessories in the following locations: Anywhere extremely hot or cold. Never leave them exposed to temperatures above 60C (140F), such as under direct sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in the sun. They may malfunction or become deformed. Near strong magnetic elds or mechanical vibration. The camcorder may malfunction. Near strong radio waves or radiation. The camcorder may not be able to record properly. Near AM receivers and video equipment. Noise may occur. On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If sand or dust gets in your camcorder, it may malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired. Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD screen or the lens may be exposed to direct sunlight. This damages the LCD screen. Anywhere very humid. Operate your camcorder on DC 7.2 V (battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor). For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in these operating instructions. Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example, from rain or sea water. If your camcorder gets wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired. 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. Be particularly careful of the lens. Keep the POWER switch set to OFF (CHG) when you are not using your camcorder. Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for example, and operate it. Doing so might cause heat to build up inside. When disconnecting the mains lead, pull it by the plug and not the cord. Do not damage the mains lead such as by placing anything heavy on it. Keep metal contacts clean.

RF CONCEPTS LTD
Note: This is for information only. It is your own responsibility to ensure your equipment is compatible. PAL Cameras SONY SONY SONY SONY SONY SONY SONY SONY SONY SONY SONY SONY SONY SONY SONY SONY SONY SONY SONY SONY SONY SONY SONY (NTSC Cameras below)
DCR-HC19E Mini-DV 1CCD S-AV out DCR-HC22E Mini-DV 1CCD S-AV out DCR-HC32E Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV in/out DCR-HC39E Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV out DCR-HC42E Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV in/out DCR-HC90E Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV in/out DCR-PC1000E Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV in/out DCR-PC53E Mini-DV 1CCD DV+S-AV out DCR-PC55E Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV in/out DCR-VX2100E Mini-DV 3CCD DV+AV in/out HDR-FX1E HDV 3CCD DV+AV in/out DSR-PD170P DVCAM 3CCD DV+AV in/out HDR-HC1E HDV 3CCD DV+AV in/out DCR-DVD202E DVD 1CCD S-AV out DCR-DVD203E DVD 1CCD USB 2.0, S-AV in/out DCR-DVD403E DVD 1CCD USB 2.0, S-AV in/out DCR-DVD653E DVD 1CCD USB 2.0, S-AV in/out DCR-DVD7E DVD 1CCD USB 2.0, S-AV in/out DCR-DVD92E DVD 1CCD S-AV out DCR-TRV270E Digital-8 1CCD DV+AV out DCR-TRV285E Digital-8 1CCD DV+AV out DCR-TRV480E Digital-8 1CCD DV+AV in/out DCR-IP1E MICROMV 1CCD MV+S-AV in/out
CANON MV700 Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV out MV700i Mini-DV 1CCD DV in/out, AV out* MV730i Mini-DV 1CCD Full DV+AV in/out MV750i Mini-DV 1CCD Full DV+AV in/out MV800 Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV out only MV830 Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV out only MV830i Mini-DV 1CCD Full DV+AV in/out MV850i Mini-DV 1CCD Full DV+AV in/out MV880X Mini-DV 1CCD DV out, AV in/out MVX200 Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV out only MVX200i Mini-DV 1CCD Full DV+AV in/out MVX250i Mini-DV 1CCD Full DV+AV in/out MVX300 Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV out only MVX330i Mini-DV 1CCD Full DV+AV in/out MVX350i Mini-DV 1CCD Full DV+AV in/out MVX20i Mini-DV 1CCD Full DV+AV in/out MVX25i Mini-DV 1CCD Full DV+AV in/out MVX30i Mini-DV 1CCD Full DV+AV in/out MVX35i Mini-DV 1CCD Full DV+AV in/out MVX40 Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV out only

MVX40i Mini-DV 1CCD Full DV+AV in/out MVX45i Mini-DV 1CCD Full DV+AV in/out MVX3i Mini-DV 1CCD Full DV+AV in/out DM-XM2 Mini-DV 3CCD Full DV+AV in/out DM-XL2 Mini-DV 3CCD Full DV+AV in/out JVC GZ-MC100 MicroDrive 1CCD USB 2.0, AV out GZ-MC200 MicroDrive 1CCD USB 2.0, AV out GZ-MC500 MicroDrive 3CCD USB 2.0, AV out GZ-MG20 HDD 1CCD USB 2.0, AV out GZ-MG30 HDD 1CCD USB 2.0, AV out GZ-MG50 HDD 1CCD USB 2.0, AV out GZ-MG70 HDD 1CCD USB 2.0, AV out GR-D23 Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV out only GR-D53 Mini-DV 1CCD DV in/out, AV out GR-D73 Mini-DV 1CCD Full DV+AV in/out GR-D93 Mini-DV 1CCD Full DV+AV in/out GR-D230 Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV in/out GR-DX28 Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV out only GR-DX57 Mini-DV 1CCD Full DV+AV in/out GR-DX97 Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV out only GR-D240 Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV out only GR-D290 Mini-DV 1CCD DV in/out, AV out GR-DF420 Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV out only GR-DF470 Mini-DV 1CCD Full DV+AV in/out GR-DZ7 Mini-DV 1CCD Full DV+AV in/out GR-PD1 Mini-DV 1CCD Full DV+AV in/out GR-X5 Mini-DV 3CCD Full DV+AV in/out PANASONIC VD-RM55B DVD 1CCD USB 2.0, AV in/out VD-RM75B DVD 1CCD USB 2.0, AV in/out NV-GS17B Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV out only NV-GS21B Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV out only NV-GS35B Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV out only NV-GS75B Mini-DV 3CCD DV+AV out only NV-GS150B Mini-DV 3CCD DV+AV out only NV-GS200B Mini-DV 3CCD Full DV+AV in/out NV-GS250B Mini-DV 3CCD Full DV+AV in/out NV-GS400B Mini-DV 3CCD Full DV+AV in/out SDR-S100 SD Video 3CCD USB 2.0, AV out
SAMSUNG VP-D6550 Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV out only VP-D351 Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV out only VP-D353 Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV out only VP-D323 Mini-DV 1CCD USB 2.0, AV out VP-D325i Mini-DV 1CCD DV in/out, AV out VP-M105 SolidState 1CCD USB 2.0 VP-M110 SolidState 1CCD USB 2.0, AV in/out VP-X110 SolidState 1CCD USB 2.0, AV in/out VP-D230 Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV out only VP-D270i Mini-DV 1CCD DV in/out, AV out
HITACHI DZ-MV550E DVD 1CCD USB 2.0, AV out DZ-MV580E DVD 1CCD USB 2.0, AV out DZ-MV730E DVD 1CCD USB 2.0, AV out DZ-MV750E DVD 1CCD USB 2.0, AV out DZ-MV780E DVD 1CCD USB 2.0, AV out DZ-GX20E DVD 1CCD USB 2.0, AV out SANYO Xacti VPC-C1E SolidState 1CCD USB 2.0, AV out Xacti VPC-C4E SolidState 1CCD USB 2.0, S-AV out Xacti VPC-C5E SolidState 1CCD USB 2.0, AV out

Note: This is for information only. It is your own responsibility to ensure your equipment is compatible. NTSC Cameras Manufacturer Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Model Elura Elura 2 Elura 2 MC Elura 10 Elura 20 MC Elura 40 MC Elura 50 MC * Elura 60 Elura 65 Elura 70 Elura 80 Elura 85 Elura 90 ES75 ES8400 ES8600 GL1 GL2 Optura Optura 10 MC Optura 20 MC Optura 30 Optura 40 Optura 50 Optura 60 Optura 100 MC Optura 200 MC Optura 300 Optura 400 Optura 500 Optura PI Optura Xi Ultura Vistura XL1 XL2 AV Input Yes - docking Yes - docking Yes - docking Yes - docking Yes - docking Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes unit unit unit unit unit
LANC Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No
Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No Yes Yes No No No Yes No Yes Yes No Yes
Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Hitachi Hitachi Hitachi Hitachi Hitachi Hitachi Hitachi JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC
XL1S ZR ZR10 ZR20 * ZR25 MC * ZR30 MC * ZR40 ** ZR45 MC ** ZR50 MC ** ZR60 ZR65 MC ZR70 MC ZR80 ZR85 ZR90 ZR100 ZR200 ZR300 ZR400 DZMV100A(dvd) DZMV200A(dvd) DZMV230A(dvd) DZMV270A(dvd) DZMV350A(dvd) DZMV380A(dvd) DZMV580A GR-300U GR-AX880 GR-AXM210 GR-AXM710 GR-AXM910 GR-D30 GR-D33 GR-D70 GR-D73 GR-D90 GR-D93 GR-D200 GR-DMV96 GR-DV90 GR-DV91U GR-DV500 GR-DV800 GR-DV2000 GR-DV3000 GR-DVF10U GR-DVL100 GR-DVL120 GR-DVL300 GR-DVL320 GR-DVL500 GR-DVL510 GR-DVL520 GR-DVL720 GR-DVL725
Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No No No No
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No
JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony
DCR-VX1000 DCR-VX2000 DSR-PD100A DSR-PD150 GV-A500 GR-DV900 GV-D200 GV-D1000 VX700 HDR-FX1 VX1000 VX2000 VX2100
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Note: This is for information only. It is your own responsibility to ensure your equipment is compatible.