User manual SONY DCR-DVD7E

[. . . ] Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. 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. [. . . ] If you record in the LP mode, the quality of scenes may be degraded, or scenes with quick movements may appear with a block noise when you play back the disc. You can select to play back audio recorded using other devices whether with dual sound or with stereo sound. sTEREO Plays back with main and sub sound (or stereo sound). When you use an AC Adaptor as the power Plays back with main sound or the left channel sound. Plays back with sub sound or the right channel sound. When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording. You can adjust the color on the LCD screen with / . Have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. You can select the microphone level for recording sound. Select [LOW] when you want to record exciting and powerful sound in a concert hall, etc. nORMAL Records various surround sounds, converting them into the same level. You can select how a 16:9 aspect ratio picture appears in the LCD screen. Expands the picture vertically when black bands appear at the top and bottom of the screen in 16:9 aspect ratio. When you set the POWER switch to [WIDE DISPLAY] does not appear. This setting is not suitable for recording conversations. Have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. You can select data transfer speed used to transfer data to your computer. The recorded picture will not be affected even when you change the setting. You can check the display information recorded automatically (data code) during playback. The indicator toggles through the following The setting returns to [OFF] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. Displays the remaining disc indicator for about 8 seconds in situations such as those described below. When you set the POWER switch to (Movie) or (Still), then press DISP/ BATT INFO to switch the indicator from off to on. [. . . ] Store the lens in a well-ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust. It is recommended that you operate your camcorder about once a month to keep it in optimum state for a long time. Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to retain the date, time, and other settings even when the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG). The pre-installed rechargeable battery is always charged while you are using your camcorder but it will get discharged gradually if you do not use your camcorder. [. . . ]