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DPF-P7D
DPF-P7
3-062-862-11(1)
2000 Sony Corporation
Digital Picture
Filing System
Operating Instructions
Before operating this unit, please read this
manual thoroughly and retain it for future
reference.


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WARNING
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.
Caution:
The use of optical instruments with this product
will increase eye hazard.
As the laser beam used in this product is
harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble
the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
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.
ATTENTION:
Pictures and/or Sound distortion may occur if
this product is positioned in close proximity to
equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation.
Attention
Sony shall assume no responsibility for any
accidental or consequential damages or loss of
the recording contents which may be caused by
use or malfunction of the unit, "Memory Stick"
or PC card.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
For customers in the U.S.A.
Owner's Record
The model number and the serial number are
located on the bottom of the unit. Record the
serial number in the space provided below.
Refer to this number whenever you call your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DPF-P7D/P7
Serial No.
About these operating
instructions
These operating instructions are to be
used for both DPF-P7D and DPF-P7.
DPF-P7D is equipped with an LCD
screen.
In this manual, most illustrations are
taken from DPF-P7D.


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Table of contents
Getting Started
Features ..................................................... 4
Unpacking the digital picture filing
system ................................................. 5
Identifying the parts ................................ 6
Setting Up
Preparing the LCD screen (DPF-P7D
only) ................................................... 10
Connecting the filing system ............... 11
Connecting to a TV .......................... 11
Inserting a "Memory Stick" or
PC card .............................................. 13
Inserting a CD-R/RW ..................... 15
How to read the screen ......................... 17
Viewing
Viewing images from a "Memory Stick"
or PC card ......................................... 20
Viewing images on a CD-R/RW
(folder) .............................................. 22
Recording Images onto a
CD-R/RW (Making a
"Folder")
Recording images
(making a "folder") ......................... 25
Recording images from a "Memory
Stick" or PC card easily
(direct copy) ..................................... 25
Selecting and storing your favorite
images from a "Memory Stick"
or PC card ......................................... 26
Editing images in a folder .................... 31
Rotating images to the left or
right ................................................... 31
Trimming images ............................ 33
Adding memos to images .............. 35
Adding voice-over audio onto
images ............................................... 36
Deleting images ............................... 38
Entering folder titles / changing the
folder cover ...................................... 40
Entering a folder title ...................... 40
Changing the folder cover ............. 47
Rearranging images in the folder ........ 49
Copying images to a folder .................. 52
Copying images onto a "Memory
Stick" or a PC card .......................... 55
Deleting folders ...................................... 58
Using the trash box ......................... 59
Other Operations and
Settings
Enjoying various playing modes ......... 61
Viewing a slide show ...................... 61
Viewing enlarged images ............... 62
Playing a voice memo ..................... 64
Playing a movie ............................... 65
Rotating the image to the left or
right by 90° ("Memory Stick",
PC card only) ................................... 66
Playing voice-over audio
(CD-R/RW only) ............................. 67
Changing the settings of a
CD-R/RW ......................................... 69
Changing to a format compatible
with your PC .................................... 70
Changing the settings of this system .. 71
For Your Information
Precautions ............................................. 72
Maintenance ........................................... 75
About "Memory Stick" ......................... 76
About PC cards ...................................... 79
Troubleshooting ..................................... 80
If an error message appears ........... 81
Specifications .......................................... 84
Index ........................................................ 85


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Getting Started
Features
With the Digital Picture Filing System DPF-P7D/P7,
you can enjoy the following features using a "Memory
Stick" (page 76), PC card*, and CD-R/RW.
* In order to use smart media, compact flash, etc., via PC
cards, you must use a PC card adapter made for the
particular media being used.
Viewing images taken with a digital still camera.
By connecting this system to a TV, you can view
images recorded on a "Memory Stick" or PC card
taken with your digital still camera.
You can view all of the images at once, or view them
like a slide show.
With the DPF-P7D, you can view images on the LCD
screen as well.
Recording images onto a CD-R/RW (making a
"Folder")
You can record images from a "Memory Stick" or PC
card to a CD-R/RW with the push of a button (direct
copy).
The images are recorded on a CD-R/RW as a "folder".
Editing images in a folder
You can edit images recorded on a CD-R/RW in
various ways such as, rotating, trimming, and post-
recording voice.
Inputting folder titles/changing the folder cover
picture
You can input titles for each folder, and change the
folder cover picture as you want.
Recording images onto a "Memory Stick" or PC card
You can record all or selected images in the folder to a
"Memory Stick" or PC card.
Changing the format to view images on your PC
You can change the format of the images to a format
compatible with your PC.
Getting Started


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Getting
Started
Getting Started
Unpacking the digital picture filing
system
Make sure that the following accessories are supplied
with your filing system.
· Audio/Video
· AC adapter (1)
connection cable (1)
· AC power cord (1)
· Remote (RMT-V304) (1)
· Batteries (AA-R6) (2)
· CD-R (1)
· Instruction Manual (1)
· Warranty (1)
Inserting batteries into the remote
Insert two AA batteries into the remote by matching
the + and - ends on the batteries to the markings inside
the compartment.
PAGE
DISPLAY
OK
RETURN
MENU
POWER
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