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Sony HANDYCAM DCR-HC62 Operating Manual

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Digital Video Camera Recorder
Operating Guide
DCR-HC62
© 2008 Sony Corporation
3-278-985-11(1)
Getting Started
Recording/
Playback
Using the Menu
Dubbing/Editing
Using a Computer
Troubleshooting
Additional Information
Quick Reference
Spanish Quick Guide/
Guía rápida en español
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  • Page 1 Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide DCR-HC62 © 2008 Sony Corporation 3-278-985-11(1) Getting Started Recording/ Playback Using the Menu Dubbing/Editing Using a Computer Troubleshooting Additional Information Quick Reference Spanish Quick Guide/ Guía rápida en español...

  • Page 2: Important Safeguards

    WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...

  • Page 3: Replacement Parts

    Cleaning Unplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set. Installation Water and Moisture Do not use power-line operated sets near water – for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

  • Page 4: Read This First

    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 your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DCR-HC62 Serial No. Model No. AC- Serial No.

  • Page 5: Notes On Use

    Your camcorder is supplied with two kinds of manuals – “Operating Guide” (This manual) – “First Step Guide” for connecting the camcorder to a computer and using the supplied software (stored on the supplied CD-ROM) Type of cassette you can use in your...
  • Page 6 Read this first (Continued) Using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts. Viewfinder LCD panel • The camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof or waterproof. See “On use and care” (p. 83). • When connecting your camcorder to...
  • Page 7 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.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Playing the picture on a TV ...32 Using the Menu Using the menu items ... 34 Menu items ...35 CAMERA SET menu ...37 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions MEMORY SET menu ...42 Settings for the “Memory Stick Duo” PICT.APPLI. menu ...44...
  • Page 10 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ... 68 Warning indicators and messages ... 75 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ... 78 Maintenance and precautions ... 79 Usable cassette tapes ... 79 About the “Memory Stick” ... 80 About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ... 81 About i.LINK ...

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Getting Started 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. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 12) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 12) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p.

  • Page 12: Step 2: Charging The Battery Pack

    Notes • You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder. Align the terminals of the battery pack and your camcorder 1, then attach the battery pack and click it into place 2.
  • Page 13 To use an outside power source You can operate your camcorder using the power from the wall outlet (wall socket) by making the same connections as you do when charging the battery pack. The battery pack will not lose its charge in this case.

  • Page 14: Playing Time

    Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. LCD panel • Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power closed (house current) is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor.

  • Page 15: Step 3: Turning The Power On And Setting The Date And Time

    You can set the desired date and time by touching SET] (p. 34). b Notes • If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. In that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then set the date and time again (p.

  • Page 16: Changing The Language Setting

    Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time (Continued) • If the buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly, adjust the touch panel (CALIBRATION) (p. 85). Changing the language setting You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language.

  • Page 17: Step 4: Making Setting Adjustments Before Recording

    After recording, set the LENS COVER switch to CLOSE, to close the lens cover. The LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2). DISP/BATT INFO 180 degrees (max.)

  • Page 18: Step 5: Inserting A Tape Or A "Memory Stick Duo

    Step 5: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” Cassette tape You can use mini DV (p. 79). Slide and hold the EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. OPEN/EJECT lever The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up.
  • Page 19 • When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder is reading/writing data. Do not shake or knock your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the “Memory Stick Duo,” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, image data may be damaged.

  • Page 20: Recording/Playback

    Recording/Playback Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam) With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are automatically optimally adjusted, which frees you from detailed adjustments. The screen font size increases for easy viewing. Open the lens cover (p. 17). Movies Slide the POWER switch E to turn on the CAMERA-TAPE...
  • Page 21 Playing back movies/still images Slide the POWER switch E to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. Touch the buttons on the screen B as follows. Movies Touch A GUIDE (p. 28) B Rewind/Fast forward C Stop D Play/Pause toggles x To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY A again.

  • Page 22: Recording

    To stop recording, press REC START/STOP A (or B) again. b Notes • You cannot record movies onto a “Memory Stick Duo” using your camcorder. z Tips • While recording movies on a tape, or while in standby mode, you can record a still image on a “Memory Stick Duo”...

  • Page 23: Recording Still Images

    Recording still images Still images are recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo.” Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp. If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), slide it while pressing the green button.

  • Page 24: Zooming

    • You cannot change the zoom speed with the zoom buttons below the LCD frame. • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto.

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Exposure For Backlit Subjects

    . (back light) again. Recording in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side (2). z Tips • A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the image will be normal when recorded.

  • Page 26: Playback

    Playback Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), slide it while pressing the green button. Playing movies Touch , then touch * Playback automatically stops if pause is engaged for more than 3 minutes.

  • Page 27: Viewing Still Images

    Viewing still images Touch The most recently recorded image is displayed. Switch the playback media* is displayed on the tape playback screen. To display pictures on a “Memory Stick Duo” on the index screen Touch . Touch one of the pictures to back to the single display mode. A Previous/Next 6 pictures B The picture displayed before switching to the index screen.

  • Page 28: Using Pb Zoom

    GUIDE) You can easily select the desired setting screens by using the guide functions (USAGE GUIDE). 60min STBY GUIDE Your camcorder has 3 guide functions as shown below. SHOOT Takes you to the setting GUIDE: screens related to recording. USEFUL...

  • Page 29: Searching For The Starting Point

    CANCEL Touch here to cancel the operation. The last scene of the most recent recording is played back for about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where the last recording has finished. b Notes •...

  • Page 30: Searching Manually (Edit Search)

    (p. 26). 0:00:00 (to go 0:00:00 The last 2 seconds (approx.) of the most recently recorded scene are played back. Then, your camcorder is set to standby. mREW PLAY STOP DISPLAY ZERO SET MEMORY During playback, press ZERO...

  • Page 31: Searching For A Scene By Date Of Recording (Date Search)

    Press mREW. The tape stops automatically when the tape counter reaches “0:00:00.” The tape counter returns to the time code display, and the zero set memory display disappears. Press PLAY. Playback starts from the point designated “0:00:00” on the tape counter.

  • Page 32: Playing The Picture On A Tv

    Playing the picture on a TV You can connect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or a VCR using the A/V connecting cable (1) or the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (2). Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p.
  • Page 33 4:3 TV not compatible with the 16:9 signal, set [TV TYPE] to [4:3]. • When you connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system, and play back the tape, set [TV TYPE] to [16:9]. The TV automatically switches the aspect ratio according to the playback picture.

  • Page 34: Using The Menu

    Using the Menu Using the menu items Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the respective lamp. CAMERA-TAPE lamp: CAMERA-MEMORY lamp: Duo” PLAY/EDIT lamp: settings for viewing/editing Touch the LCD screen to select the menu item. Unavailable items will be grayed out.

  • Page 35: Menu Items

    Menu items CAMERA SET menu SCENE SELECT SPOT METER EXPOSURE WHITE BAL. AUTOSLW SHTR SPOT FOCUS FOCUS TELE MACRO SUPER NSPLUS NS LIGHT COLOR SLOW S SELF-TIMER DIGITAL ZOOM STEADYSHOT MEMORY SET menu STILL SET ALL ERASE FORMAT FILE NO. NEW FOLDER REC FOLDER PB FOLDER...
  • Page 36 Menu items (Continued) EDIT/PLAY menu VAR.SPD PB REC CTRL AUD DUB CTRL END SEARCH STANDARD SET menu REC MODE AUDIO MODE VOLUME AUDIO MIX LCD/VF SET TV TYPE USB CAMERA DISP GUIDE GUIDEFRAME DATA CODE REMAINING REMOTE CTRL BEEP DISP OUTPUT MENU ROTATE A.SHUT OFF CALIBRATION...

  • Page 37: Camera Set Menu

    CAMERA SET menu Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 34 for details on selecting menu items. SCENE SELECT...
  • Page 38 CAMERA SET menu (Continued) * Adjusted to focus on subjects farther away only. ** Adjusted not to focus on subjects a short distance away. b Notes • If you set [SCENE SELECT], [WHITE BAL.] setting is canceled. SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter) You can adjust and fix the exposure to the subject, so that it is recorded in suitable...
  • Page 39 [EXPOSURE] set (or vice versa), select [AUTO] and aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color balance adjustment. • When the white balance has been set with [ONE...
  • Page 40 • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 39) 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 down in this case. NS LIGHT (NightShot Light) When using either the NightShot plus (p.
  • Page 41 SELF-TIMER When you set [SELF-TIMER] to [ON] ), the self-timer starts recording in about 10 seconds after pressing PHOTO to record still images. To cancel the count down, touch [RESET]. To cancel [SELF-TIMER], touch [OFF]. z Tips • You can also set the self-timer with the PHOTO button of the Remote Commander (p.

  • Page 42: Memory Set Menu

    MEMORY SET menu Settings for the “Memory Stick Duo” The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 34 for details on selecting menu items. STILL SET BURST You can record several still images one after another by pressing PHOTO.
  • Page 43 Top: [FINE] is selected for image quality. Bottom: [STANDARD] is selected for image quality. • When using the “Memory Stick Duo” made by Sony Corporation. The number of pictures you can record varies depending on the recording environment and the recording media.

  • Page 44: Pict.appli. Menu

    Touch [YES] t b Notes • You cannot delete the created folders using your camcorder. You will have to format the “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 43), or delete them using your computer. • The number of recordable pictures on a “Memory Stick Duo”...
  • Page 45 OVERLAP (fade in only) WIPE (fade in only) DOT FADER (fade in only) SLIDE SHOW Plays back in sequence the images stored on a “Memory Stick Duo,” or in a folder (slide show). t [PB FOLDER]. 1 Touch 2 Select [ALL FILES ( )] or [CURRNT FOLDER ( , Current folder)], then touch...
  • Page 46 PICT.APPLI. menu (Continued) FLASH (flash motion) Records a movie with a serial-still-image effect (strobe effect). LUMI. KEY (luminance key) Replaces a brighter area in a still image memorized at the moment when [LUMI. KEY] was selected, with a movie. TRAIL When recording, trailing afterimages are left in the picture.
  • Page 47 • Do not turn off the power or disconnect the power source while a message is displayed on the screen. • The camcorder will shoot several frames for the first and last shots of the Smooth interval recording. • Smooth interval recording is released when approximately 12 hours have elapsed after shooting has begun.

  • Page 48: Edit/Play Menu

    CAMERA-TAPE. PictBridge PRINT See page 62. USB SELECT You can connect the camcorder to a personal computer with a USB cable and view pictures on the computer. You can also connect the camcorder to a PictBridge- compatible printer using this function.
  • Page 49 – When the tape has been recorded in the 16-bit mode (p. 50). – When the tape has been recorded in the LP mode. – When your camcorder is connected via an i.LINK cable. – When the tape has been recorded in 4CH MIC mode on other camcorders.

  • Page 50: Standard Set Menu

    EDIT/PLAY menu (Continued) END SEARCH EXEC The most recently recorded picture is played back for about 5 seconds and then stops automatically. CANCEL Stops [END SEARCH]. b Notes • After ejecting the cassette, the END SEARCH function is not available. STANDARD SET menu Settings while recording on a tape or other...
  • Page 51 B NORMAL Standard brightness. BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen. b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording.

  • Page 52: Disp Output

    REMOTE CTRL (Remote control) The default setting is [ON], allowing you to use the supplied Remote Commander (p. 93). z Tips • Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder from responding to a command sent by another VCR 0:00:00:00 remote control unit. GUIDE...

  • Page 53: Time/Langu. Menu

    Notes • When you connect your camcorder to a wall outlet (wall socket), [A.SHUT OFF] is automatically set to [NEVER]. CALIBRATION See page 85. TIME/LANGU. menu See page 34 for details on selecting menu items. CLOCK SET See page 15.

  • Page 54: Customizing Personal Menu

    Customizing Personal Menu You can add desired menu items to any Personal Menu allocated to the lamp positions currently lit. This is convenient if you add frequently used menu items to Personal Menu. Adding a menu item You can add up to 28 menu items to each Personal Menu.
  • Page 55 Arranging the order of menu items displayed on Personal Menu t [P-MENU SET UP] Touch t [SORT]. If the desired menu item is not displayed, touch Touch the menu item you want to move. Touch to move the menu item to the desired place. Touch To sort more items, repeat steps 2 to 4.

  • Page 56: Dubbing/Editing

    Dubbing/Editing Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders You can dub images played back on your camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. You can connect your camcorder to VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders, using the A/V connecting cable (1), the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (2), or the i.LINK cable (3).
  • Page 57 Notes • When you are connecting your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and the red (right channel) or the white (left channel) plug to the audio input jack on the device.

  • Page 58: Recording Pictures From A Vcr, Etc

    (p. 12). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. b Notes • You cannot record pictures on your camcorder from a VCR, etc., that does not have an i.LINK jack. : Signal flow When connecting your camcorder to another device using an i.LINK cable, the...
  • Page 59 Press PHOTO lightly at the scene you want to record. Check the image and press it fully. b Notes • The indicator appears when you connect your camcorder and other devices via an i.LINK cable. (This indicator may also appear on the connected device.)

  • Page 60: Dubbing Pictures From A Tape To A "Memory Stick Duo

    • The date and time the picture is recorded on the tape and stored on the “Memory Stick Duo” are recorded. On your camcorder, the date and time the picture is recorded on the tape are displayed. Camera setting data recorded on the tape cannot be stored on the “Memory Stick Duo.”...

  • Page 61: Marking Images On The "Memory Stick

    • To cancel Print mark, touch the image again to cancel Print mark in step 3. (Print mark/Image • Do not mark images on your camcorder if the “Memory Stick Duo” already has some images with the Print mark put on using other devices.

  • Page 62: Printing Recorded Images (Pictbridge Compliant Printer)

    Connect the AC Adaptor to obtain power from the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 12). Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” containing still images into your camcorder and turn on the printer. Connecting your camcorder to the printer...
  • Page 63 – Operate the POWER switch. – Disconnect the power cord (mains lead). – Disconnect the USB cable from your camcorder or the printer. – Remove the “Memory Stick Duo” from your camcorder. • If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB cable, turn the printer off and on again and restart the operation from the beginning.

  • Page 64: Using A Computer

    The “First Step Guide” is an instruction manual you can refer to on your computer. This describes basic operations, from initial hookup of your camcorder and computer and making settings, to general operation the first time you use the software “Picture Motion Browser”...

  • Page 65: Installing The "First Step Guide" And Software

    • When using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” and your computer is not compatible with it, connect your camcorder with the USB cable instead of using the Memory Stick slot on the computer. Installing the “First Step Guide”...
  • Page 66 Installing the “First Step Guide” and software (Continued) Select the desired language and the model name of your camcorder from the pull-down menu. Click [FirstStepGuide(HTML)]. Installation starts. When [Save is complete] appears, click [OK] to finish the installation. To view the “First Step Guide” in PDF In step 6, click [FirstStepGuide(PDF)].

  • Page 67: Viewing "First Step Guide

    Tips • You can also start by selecting [Start] t [Programs] ([All Programs] for Windows XP) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [FirstStepGuide] t Your camcorder’s folder t “First Step Guide” in HTML. • To view “First Step Guide” in HTML without...

  • Page 68: Troubleshooting

    If you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam/ Remote Commander...68 • Batteries/Power sources ...69 •...
  • Page 69 • Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 12). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be worn-out. The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.
  • Page 70 The Cassette Memory indicator or title display does not appear while using a cassette with Cassette Memory. • This camcorder does not support Cassette Memory, so the indicator does not appear. The remaining tape indicator is not displayed. • Set [ REMAINING] to [ON] to always display the remaining tape indicator (p.
  • Page 71 • The video head may be dirty. Use a cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 85). • Try again from the beginning. • Use a Sony mini DV cassette. The auto focus does not function. • Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p. 39).
  • Page 72 Troubleshooting (Continued) The backlight function does not function. • In the following settings, the backlight function is canceled. – [MANUAL] of [EXPOSURE] – [SPOT METER] • The backlight function does not work during Easy Handycam operation (p. 21). A vertical band appears when recording candlelight or electric light in the dark.
  • Page 73 • The tape was recorded in a TV color system other than that of your camcorder (NTSC). This is not a malfunction (p. 78). is displayed on the screen. • The tape you are playing was recorded on another device with a 4ch microphone (4CH MIC REC).

  • Page 74: Connecting To A Computer

    • Install the “Picture Motion Browser” (p. 65). • The computer may not recognize your camcorder for a few moments after you connect it. Wait for a while. • Disconnect USB devices other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the (USB) jack on the computer.

  • Page 75: Warning Indicators And Messages

    If indicators appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, check the following. Some symptoms you can fix by yourself. If the problem persists even after you have tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis...
  • Page 76 • The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick Duo” is set to lock (p. 80). (Warning indicator pertaining to camera-shake warning) • The camcorder is unsteady, so camera- shake easily occurs. Hold the camcorder steady with both hands and shoot the image. However, note that the camera-shake warning indicator does not disappear.
  • Page 77 Check the connected device. • Switch off the printer and switch it on again, then disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it. Cannot print. Check the printer. • Switch off the printer and switch it on again, then disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it.

  • Page 78: Additional Information

    Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad Power supply You can use your camcorder in any country/region using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet (wall socket) [b].

  • Page 79: Maintenance And Precautions

    Maintenance and precautions Usable cassette tapes You can use mini DV format cassettes only. Use a cassette with the Your camcorder is not compatible with the Cassette Memory function. To prevent a blank section from being created on the tape Go to the end of the recorded section using END SEARCH (p.

  • Page 80: About The "Memory Stick

    – If you eject the “Memory Stick Duo,” turn the power off on your camcorder, or remove the battery pack for replacement while your camcorder is reading or writing image files on the “Memory Stick Duo”...

  • Page 81: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack

    “Design rule for Camera File system” universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • On your camcorder, you cannot play back still images recorded on other devices (DCR- TRV900 or DSC-D700/D770) that do not conform to the universal standard. (These models are not sold in some regions.)

  • Page 82: About I.link

    DV Interfaces, refer to the operating instructions of the device to be connected. z Tips • i.LINK is a more familiar term for the IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved by many corporations.

  • Page 83: On Using Your Camcorder

    DV Interface, see page 56, 58. This unit can also be connected to other i.LINK (DV Interface) compatible devices made by Sony (e.g. a VAIO series personal computer) as well as to video devices. Some i.LINK compatible video devices, such as Digital Televisions, DVD, MICROMV or HDV recorders/players are not compatible with DV devices.
  • Page 84 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 may have contacted your skin.
  • Page 85 • If the video heads are dirty, video or sound distortion may be apparent. • If the following problem occurs, clean the video heads for 10 seconds with the Sony DVM- 12CLD cleaning cassette (optional). – Mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback picture or the screen is displayed in blue.
  • Page 86 • To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as described above. It is recommended that you operate your camcorder about once a month to keep it in optimum state for a long time. To remove dust from inside the viewfinder 1 Pull out the viewfinder.

  • Page 87: Specifications

    Remote Commander may shorten, or the Remote Commander may not function properly. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
  • Page 88 * “Exif” is a file format for still images, established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). Files in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder’s setting information at the time of recording. Input/Output connectors A/V Remote Connector 10-pin connector Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω...
  • Page 89 PRO Duo,” “ “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo,” “ ,” “Memory Stick Micro,” “MagicGate,” “ “MagicGate Memory Stick” and “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • i.LINK and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

  • Page 90: Quick Reference

    F Grip belt (17) G Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens) (7) H LENS COVER switch (17) I Remote sensor Point the Remote Commander (93) towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder. J Internal stereo microphone (49) K Infrared port (24)
  • Page 91 A DISP/BATT INFO button (13, 17) B EASY button (20) C RESET button Initializes all the settings, including the setting of the date and time. D LCD screen/touch panel (17, 94) E REC START/STOP button (20, 22) F Zoom buttons (24, 28) G WIDE SELECT button (25) H Speaker Playback sound comes out from the...
  • Page 92 Identifying parts and controls (Continued) A POWER switch (15) B Viewfinder (17) C Eyecup (86) D Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (17) E DV interface (56, 58) F DC IN jack (12) G CAMERA-TAPE, CAMERA- MEMORY, PLAY/EDIT lamp (15) H REC START/STOP button (20, 22) I A/V Remote Connector (32, 56) J Tripod receptacle Attach the tripod (optional: the length of the...

  • Page 93: Display Button

    Notes • Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander. • Aim the Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder (p. 90). • To change the battery, see page 87. A PHOTO button* (20, 23) The on-screen image when you press this button will be recorded onto the “Memory...

  • Page 94: Indicators Displayed During Recording/Playback

    Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording movies Recording still images 60min FINE 1.0M GUIDE qd 7 Viewing movies Viewing still images qh q; 1.0M wf wg A Remaining battery (approx.) B Recording mode (SP or LP) (50) C Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or D Recording: Tape counter (hour: GUIDE E Recording capacity of the tape (approx.)
  • Page 95 V Previous/Next image button (27) W Index screen display button (27) X Image protection mark (61) Y Print mark (61) Indicators when you made changes You can use the [DISP GUIDE] (p. 96) to check the function of each indicator that appears on the LCD screen.
  • Page 96 Indicators displayed during recording/playback (Continued) Data code during recording The date/time during recording and the camera setting data will be recorded automatically. They do not appear on the screen during recording, but you can check them as [DATA CODE] during playback (p.

  • Page 97: Index

    Index Numeric/Symbol 12BIT...50 16BIT...50 A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off) ...52 A/V connecting cable ...32, 56 ALL ERASE...43 Aspect ratio...25 AUD DUB CTRL (Audio dubbing) ...49 AUDIO MIX...49 AUDIO MODE...50 AUTOSLW SHTR (Auto Slow Shutter)...39 B&W...46 Backlight...25, 72 Battery ...12, 81 BEACH...37 BEEP ...52 BLACK FADER...44...
  • Page 98 Index (Continued) MOSAIC ...46 MOSAIC FADER ...44 Movie...20, 21, 22, 26 NEG.ART...46 NEW FOLDER ...44 NORMAL...42 NS LIGHT (NightShot Light) ...40 NTSC...73, 78 Number of recordable pictures ...42 OLD MOVIE...46 ONE PUSH...38 OUTDOOR ...38 OVERLAP...45 P.MENU ...See Personal Menu PAL ...78 PASTEL ...46 PB FOLDER (Playback folder) ...44...
  • Page 99 Write-protect tab ...79 Zero set memory ...30 Zoom...24...

  • Page 100: Spanish Quick Guide/Guía Rápida En Español

    Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en español Paso 1: Comprobación de los elementos suministrados Asegúrese de que su videocámara contiene los siguientes elementos. El número entre paréntesis indica la cantidad del elemento. Adaptador de alimentación de ca (1) Cable de alimentación (1) Control remoto inalámbrico (1) Tiene instalada una pila de litio tipo botón.
  • Page 101 Paso 2: Carga de la batería Batería Toma de entrada de cc Al tomacorriente de pared Cable de alimentación Puede cargar la batería “InfoLITHIUM” (serie H) tras conectarla a la videocámara. b Notas • No es posible colocar una batería “InfoLITHIUM”...
  • Page 102 Paso 2: Carga de la batería (Continuación) Para utilizar una fuente de alimentación externa Puede utilizar una fuente de alimentación del tomacorriente de pared para operar la videocámara mediante las mismas conexiones que realiza al cargar la batería. La batería no perderá la carga en este caso. Para retirar la batería 1 Desactive la alimentación y, a continuación, presione PUSH.
  • Page 103 Tiempo de carga Tiempo aproximado (min) necesario para cargar totalmente una batería descargada por completo. Tiempo de Batería carga NP-FH40 (suministrada) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Tiempo de grabación Tiempo aproximado (min) disponible cuando utiliza una batería completamente cargada. Tiempo de Batería grabación continua NP-FH40...
  • Page 104 Paso 2: Carga de la batería (Continuación) Acerca del adaptador de alimentación de • Si utiliza el adaptador de alimentación de ca conéctelo a un tomacorriente de pared cercano. Si se produce alguna falla de funcionamiento al utilizar la videocámara, desconecte el adaptador de alimentación de ca del tomacorriente de inmediato.
  • Page 105 Paso 3: Activación de la alimentación y ajuste de la fecha y hora Ajuste la fecha y la hora cuando use la videocámara por primera vez. De lo contrario, la pantalla [AJUS.RELOJ] aparecerá cada vez que encienda la videocámara o cambie la posición del interruptor POWER.
  • Page 106 Paso 3: Activación de la alimentación y ajuste de la fecha y hora (Continuación) • Con el fin de ahorrar energía de la batería, cuando se adquiere la videocámara, ésta viene ajustada para apagarse automáticamente si se deja encendida sin realizar ninguna operación durante unos 5 min (minuto) ([APAGADO AUTO]).
  • Page 107 Paso 4: Realización de ajustes antes de la grabación Apertura de la cubierta del objetivo Deslice el interruptor LENS COVER hacia la posición OPEN. Luego de grabar, ajuste el interruptor LENS COVER en la posición CLOSE para cerrar la cubierta del objetivo. Panel LCD Abra el panel LCD a 90 grados con respecto a la videocámara (1), luego gírelo...
  • Page 108 Paso 5: Inserción de una cinta o un “Memory Stick Duo” Cinta de videocasete Solamente puede utilizar videocasetes de formato mini DV Deslice la palanca EJECT en el sentido de la flecha y manténgala en esa posición para abrir la tapa. Palanca Tapa El compartimiento del videocasete sale...
  • Page 109 Inserte el “Memory Stick Duo” en la ranura Memory Stick Duo en el sentido correcto hasta que calce. Indicador de acceso Con la marca v hacia la pantalla LCD Para expulsar un “Memory Stick Duo” Empuje ligeramente una sola vez y deslice hacia afuera el “Memory Stick Duo”...
  • Page 110 Grabación Abra la cubierta del objetivo. REC START/ STOP B Grabación de películas Las películas se graban en una cinta. Deslice el interruptor POWER varias veces en el sentido de la flecha para que se encienda el indicador CAMERA-TAPE. Presione REC START/STOP A (o B Para detener la grabación, presione REC START/STOP A (o B) nuevamente.
  • Page 111 Grabación de imágenes fijas Las imágenes fijas se graban en el “Memory Stick Duo”. Deslice el interruptor POWER varias veces en el sentido de la flecha para que se encienda el indicador CAMERA-MEMORY. Si el interruptor POWER está en la posición OFF (CHG), deslícelo mientras presiona el botón verde.
  • Page 112 Reproducción Deslice el interruptor POWER en el sentido de la flecha varias veces para encender el indicador PLAY/EDIT. Si el interruptor POWER está en la posición OFF (CHG), deslícelo mientras presiona el botón verde. Reproducción de películas Toque y, a continuación, toque Al tocar este botón, se alterna entre la reproducción y la pausa* * La reproducción se detiene automáticamente si se acciona la pausa durante más de 3 min (minuto).
  • Page 113 Visualización de imágenes fijas Toque Se visualiza la imagen grabada más recientemente. Cambio del soporte de reproducción* aparece en la pantalla de reproducción de cinta. Para visualizar imágenes de un “Memory Stick Duo” en la pantalla de índice Toque . Toque una de las imágenes para regresar al modo de presentación sencilla. A 6 imágenes anteriores o siguientes B La imagen que se muestra antes de cambiar a la pantalla de índice.
  • Page 116 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/ Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)- free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan...

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