Sony Handycam DCR-DVD7 User manual

Digital Video Camera Recorder
Operating Guide
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© 2005 Sony Corporation
Recording/
Playback
Getting Started 16
30
Enjoying your
DVD Handycam
10
Playback on DVD devices
40
Using the recorded disc
46
Using the Setup items 48
Editing on DVD Handycam
66
Dubbing 72
Using a Computer 75
Troubleshooting 80
Additional Information 97
Easy
Handycam 25
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Read this first
Before operating the unit, please read this
manual thoroughly, and retain it for future
reference.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard,
do not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
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 specified
herein may result in hazardous radiation
exposure.
For customers in the U.S.A. and
CANADA
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion batteries are
recyclable. You can help preserve
our environment by returning
your used rechargeable batteries
to the collection and recycling
location nearest you.
For more information regarding recycling of
rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-
8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking
Lithium-Ion batteries.
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.
Model No. AC-
Serial No.
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.

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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. 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.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
Note
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
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.
Battery cover
Disc cover
• 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
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• 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
• A setup item that is grayed out is not
available under the current recording or
playback conditions.
• The LCD screen is manufactured using
extremely high-precision technology, so
over 99.99% of the pixels are operational
for effective use. However, there may
be some tiny black points and/or bright
points (white, red, blue, or green in color)
that appear constantly on the LCD screen.
These points are normal.
• Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to
direct sunlight for long periods of time
may cause malfunctions. Be careful when
placing the camera near a window or
outdoors.
• If you apply mechanical shock to around
the lens or shake the camcorder back and
forth, the picture may be distorted for a
moment.
• Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might
cause your camcorder to malfunction.
Take pictures of the sun only in low light
conditions, such as at dusk.
On recording
• 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
Read this first (continued)
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 an NTSC
system-based TV.
• Television programs, films, 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.
On this manual
•
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).
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.
* MTF stands for Modulation Transfer
Function. The number value indicates the
amount of light from a subject coming
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• You can use 8cm DVD-Rs, 8cm DVD-
RWs and 8cm DVD+RWs 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
DVD Handycam. Using a disc other
than above may cause unsatisfactory
recording/playback or you may not be
able to remove the disc from your DVD
Handycam.
* Depending on the place you bought, the disc
has the mark.
Notes on use
• Hold the disc by its edge while supporting
the center hole lightly. Do not touch the
recording side (the opposite of the printed
side when using a single sided disc).
• Before shooting, be sure to remove
dust and fingerprints from the disc with
the cleaning cloth supplied with your
camcorder.
Otherwise you may not be able to record
or play normally in some situations using
that disc.
• When you set the disc in your camcorder,
press firmly until it clicks. When the
message [C:13:] appears on the LCD
screen, open the disc cover and set the
disc again.
• Do not attach any adhesive material such
as a sticker on the surface of a disc. If you
do so, the disc may become unbalanced,
and this may cause a malfunction of the
disc or your camcorder.
About the disc
Care and storage of the discs
• Keep the disc clean, or the quality of the
audio and video output may deteriorate.
• Clean the disc with the supplied cleaning
cloth.
Wipe the disc from the center out. For
dirt, clean the disc with a soft cloth
slightly moistened in water, then remove
the moisture with a soft, dry cloth. Do
not use solvents such as benzine, cleaners
intended for vinyl LPs or antistatic splay,
as they may cause a malfunction to the
disc.
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight
or leave it in a humid place.
• When you carry or store the disc, put it in
its case.
• When you want to write letters or marks,
etc. on a single sided disc, write only on
the printed side using an oil-based marker
with a felt-tip, and do not touch the ink
until it dries. Do not heat the disc or use a
sharp-pointed tool, such as ball point pen.
Do not dry the surface by heating. You
cannot write on, or mark, on the double-
sided discs.

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Table of Contents
Enjoying your DVD Handycam
What you can do with your DVD Handycam ............................................10
Choosing a disc .......................................................................................13
Getting Started
Step 1: Checking supplied items .............................................................16
Step 2: Charging the battery pack ...........................................................17
Step 3: Turning the power on, and holding your camcorder ....................20
Step 4: Using the touch panel .................................................................21
Step 5: Setting the date and time ............................................................22
Step 6: Inserting a disc ............................................................................23
Easy Handycam
– using your camcorder with automatic settings
Operate your camcorder with ease .........................................................25
Recording with ease ................................................................................26
Playing back with ease ............................................................................27
Preparation for playing back on a DVD player (Finalizing) ......................28
Recording/Playback
Recording ................................................................................................30
Playback ..................................................................................................31
Functions used for recording/playback, etc. ............................................32
Recording
To zoom�
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects
To adjust the focus for an off center subject
To fix the exposure for the selected subject
To add special effects
To use a tripod
Playback
To play back the images in sequence
To use PB ZOOM

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Recording/playback
To check the remaining battery
To turn off the operation confirmation beep
To initialize the settings
Other part names and functions
Checking/Deleting the last scene
(Review/Review deleting) ........................................................................34
Indicators displayed during recording/playback .......................................35
Remote Commander ...............................................................................37
Playing the picture on a TV .....................................................................38
Playback on DVD devices
Making the disc compatible with DVD players or DVD drives
(Finalizing) ...............................................................................................40
Playing back a disc on DVD players, etc. ................................................44
Playing back a disc on a computer with a DVD drive installed ................44
Using the recorded disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW)
Recording additional scenes after finalizing ............................................46
Deleting all of the scenes on the disc (Formatting) .................................47
Using the Setup items
Using the Setup items ....................................................................48
Setup items .............................................................................................50
CAMERA SET ...................................................................................52
Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions
(EXPOSURE/WHITE BAL./STEADYSHOT, etc.)
STILL SET ........................................................................................56
Settings for still images
(QUALITY/FILE NO.)
PICT.APPLI.. .....................................................................................57
Special effects on pictures or additional functions on recording
playback (D.EFFECT/PICT.EFFECT/SLIDE SHOW, etc.)
DISC SET ..........................................................................................59
Settings for discs
(FORMAT/FINALIZE/UNFINALIZE, etc.)

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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
Connecting to a VCR or TV .....................................................................72
Jacks to connect external devices
Dubbing to VCR/DVD devices .................................................................73
Recording images from a TV or VCR/DVD device .................................74
Using a computer
Before referring to the “First Step Guide” on your computer ...................75
Installing the software ..............................................................................76
Viewing “First Step Guide” .......................................................................79
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................80
Warning indicators and messages ..........................................................93
Additional Information
Using your camcorder abroad .................................................................97
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack .....................................................99
Maintenance and precautions ...............................................................101
Specifications ........................................................................................105
Index ......................................................................................................107

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Enjoying your DVD Handycam
What you can do with your DVD Handycam
Your DVD Handycam records images on an 8cm DVD* disc, which makes it easier to record
and view images.
You can enjoy your DVD Handycam in ways that are different from those of other media.
A VISUAL INDEX screen shows the disc
contents at a glance
Movies and still images are recorded on the same
disc. You can find the desired scene quickly using
this index (p. 27, 31).
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. 28, 40).
A Slide show plays back still images,
one after another
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 finalize**
the disc (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).
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)

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Enjoying your DVD Handycam
Enjoying your DVD Handycam
What you can do with your DVD Handycam
Your DVD Handycam records images on an 8cm DVD* disc, which makes it easier to record
and view images.
You can enjoy your DVD Handycam in ways that are different from those of other media.
A VISUAL INDEX screen shows the disc
contents at a glance
Movies and still images are recorded on the same
disc. You can find the desired scene quickly using
this index (p. 27, 31).
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. 28, 40).
A Slide show plays back still images,
one after another
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 finalize**
the disc (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 finalizing 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).

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What you can do with your DVD Handycam (continued)
DVD functions different from those of tape media
Easy to record, then to play back
recordings without rewinding
You can start recording and check the recorded
images without rewinding or fast forwarding.
Images are stored on the free space on the disc
automatically. Therefore, you will not delete
important images accidentally.
Transferring data to your computer at
high speed
You can import data to your computer in less time
than the 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
(recording capacity per a certain time) automatically in accordance with each of the recorded scenes.

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Enjoying your DVD Handycam
Enjoying your DVD Handycam
Choosing a disc
What kinds of disc can I use?
The kinds of disc that you can use in your DVD Handycam are as follows. When you use a
DVD-RW, you can choose the recording format from VIDEO mode or VR mode.
Disc type and the recording
format 8cm DVD-R 8cm DVD-RW 8cm DVD+RW
VIDEO mode VR mode
Marks used in this manual
Features
This kind
of disc can
be recorded
only once.
This kind of disc can be overwritten repeatedly,
even when the disc is full, if you format* it.
• Use Sony disc or discs with the mark. Depending on the place you bought it, the
disc has the mark.
Differences in the recording
format on DVD-RWs
Note on DVD+RW
If you playback the DVD+RW recorded in
[16:9WIDE] (p. 55) on a DVD player connected
to a 4:3 TV which does not support 16:9 pictures,
the picture will appear compressed lengthwise. If
the DVD+RW is recorded in the default setting,
the picture will appear in 4:3 ratio when it is
played back under the above condition.
• Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with
your TV.
Examples of incompatible
discs
• 12cm DVD-R
• 12cm DVD-RW
• 12cm DVD+RW
• DVD+R
• DVD-RAM
• DVD-ROM
• CD
• CD-R
• CD-ROM
• CD-RW
has wide compatibility with other
players.
(Video Recording mode) enables
you to edit, such as deleting or dividing
scenes, the material you have recorded on
your DVD Handycam. Once you finalize
the disc, you can play back the disc with a
DVD player that supports VR mode.
• Refer to the specifications of your playback
equipment for additional compatibility
information.
* Formatting makes a disc ready for recording. Also, formatting removes all images data from a previously
recorded disc, allowing you to recover the full capacity of that disc. Therefore, you can use the disc
repeatedly (p. 47).

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Choosing a disc (continued)
Do the features differ according to the disc?
What you can do with your disc differs, depending on the disc type and the recording format
used.
The number in the parentheses indicates the reference page.
Disc type
Recording movies and still images (26, 30)    
Playing back the last scene immediately (34)    
Deleting the last scene immediately (34) –  
Playing back recordings on other DVD
players if you finalize the disc 1) (28, 40)    
Playing back recordings on other DVD
players even if you do not finalize the disc 1) (40) ––– 2)
Creating the DVD menu when you finalize
the disc (41)   –
Recording additional scenes after finalizing
the disc (46) – 3)   4)
Using the disc repeatedly by formatting it (47) –  
Editing images on your DVD Handycam (66) – – –
Transferring recorded scenes to your
computer and editing them (75)    
1) 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. Note that playback on all home DVD players,
DVD recorders, and computer DVD drives may not be guaranteed. Refer to the specifications of your
playback equipment for additional compatibility information.
2) Do not try to play back these discs in the DVD-ROM drive on your computer. This may cause a
malfunction.
3) Unfinalizing is required (p. 46).
4) A confirmation dialog asking you if you want to record additional material appears (p. 46).

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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 play back the disc
on various DVD playback
devices.
Do you want to use the disc repeatedly?
No. I do not want to delete
images once I record them.
Yes. I want to use the disc
repeatedly.
Enjoying your DVD Handycam
How to choose a disc
The figure below helps you to choose the best disc for your purpose.
And, I want to
play back the disc
on various DVD
playback devices.
And, I want to
play back the disc
without finalizing
it.
Did you find the disc type that suits your purpose?
Now, enjoy your DVD Handycam.

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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. 38, 72)
USB cable (1) (p. 75)
Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 37)
A button-type lithium battery is already installed.
Wrist strap (1)
How to attach
the wrist strap
Stand (1)
How to place your
camcorder on the stand
Cleaning cloth (1)
LCD protective sheet (2) (p. 102)
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FA50 (1)
(p. 17)
CD-ROM “Picture Package Ver.1.8” (1)
(p. 75)
Operating Guide (This manual) (1)

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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
Power cord
AC
Adaptor
To the wall outlet
1 While sliding the battery cover
OPEN switch in the direction of
the arrow , move the battery
cover toward the direction of the
arrow . Then open the cover .
1
2
Battery
cover OPEN
switch
Battery
cover
2 Insert a battery pack to the end
with the  mark facing out.
3 Close the battery cover.
Be sure to close the cover completely.
4 Slide the POWER switch in the
direction of the arrow to set it to
OFF (CHG) (The default setting).
5 Connect the AC Adaptor to the
DC IN jack on your camcorder.
Open the DC IN jack cover to connect
the AC Adaptor.
Match the  mark
on the DC plug with
 mark on your
camcorder.
DC IN jack
cover
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack (continued)
6 Connect the AC Adaptor to the
wall outlet using the power cord.
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and
charging starts.
7 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off
when the battery is fully charged.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor
from the DC IN jack on your
camcorder.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor holding
both your camcorder and the DC plug.
To remove a battery pack
Slide the battery cover OPEN switch in the
same way as when installing a battery pack.
After opening the battery cover, pull the
battery pack out.
• When you remove the battery pack, make
sure that none of the respective lamps of the
POWER swtich is on.
When storing the battery pack
Use up the battery pack completely if you
do not intend to use it for a long time (p.
99).
To use an outside power source
Make the same connections as you do when
charging the battery pack. The battery pack
will not lose its charge in this case.
Charging time (full charge)
Approximate charging time (min.) required
when you fully charge an empty battery
pack.
Battery pack Charging time
NP-FA50 (supplied) 125
NP-FA70 155
Recording time
Approximate time (min.) available when
you use a fully charged battery pack.
Battery pack Continuous
recording time
Typical
recording time
NP-FA50
(supplied)
90
100
40
45
NP-FA70 170
190
80
90
If you record under the following conditions:
Top: When the LCD backlight is on
Bottom: When the LCD backlight is off
Playback time
Approximate time (min.) available when
you use a fully charged battery pack.
Battery pack LCD screen
backlight on
LCD screen
backlight off
NP-FA50
(supplied) 100 115
NP-FA70 190 215

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Getting Started
On the battery pack
• Before changing the battery pack, slide the
POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
• The CHG (charge) lamp may flash during
charging, or BATTERY INFO (p. 33) may not
be correctly displayed under the following
conditions:
– The battery pack is not inserted correctly.
– The battery pack is damaged.
– The battery pack is fully discharged.
(For BATTERY INFO only.)
• The power will not be supplied from the battery
as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the
DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the
power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet.
On the charging/recording/playback time
• Times are measured at 25 °C (77°F). (10-30°C
(50-86°F) is recommended.)
• Available recording and playback time will be
shorter when you use your camcorder in low
temperatures.
• The available recording and playback time will
be shorter depending on the conditions under
which you use your camcorder.
On the AC Adaptor
• Use the nearby wall outlet when using the AC
Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the
wall outlet immediately if any malfunction
occurs while using your camcorder.
• Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow
space, such as between a wall and furniture.
• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC
Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic
objects. This may cause a malfunction.
PRECAUTION
• Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power
(house current) is still supplied to it while
connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor.

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(Movie): To record movies
(Still): To record still images
(Play/Edit): To play back pictures on
your camcorder, or to edit them (DVD-RW:
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
for a few seconds.
3 Hold your camcorder correctly.
To turn off the power
Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
• At the time of purchase, the power will be
set to turn off automatically if you leave your
camcorder without any operation attempted for
approximately 5 minutes to save battery power
([A.SHUT OFF], p. 62).
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).
1 Open the lens cover.
2 Turn on the power by sliding the
POWER switch in the direction
of the arrow while pressing the
green button in the center.
When you record or play back, switch
the power mode by sliding the POWER
switch in the direction of the arrow until
the respective lamp lights up.
POWER
switch
Slide in the
direction of
the arrow.
Green button