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Sony Handycam DCR-HC62 Operating Manual

Sony Handycam DCR-HC62 Operating Manual

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Digital
Video Camera
Recorder
Operating
Guide
DCR-HC62
Getting
Started
Using the Menu
Dubbing/Editing
Using a Computer
a
Troubleshooting
Additional
Information
Quick Reference
Spanish
Quick Guide/
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© 2008 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 Digital Video Camera Recorder Getting Started Operating Guide Using the Menu Dubbing/Editing DCR-HC62 Using a Computer Troubleshooting Additional Information Quick Reference Spanish Quick Guide/ Gufa rapida en espaSol Mini [IL'f vi_eol_igit_l lilfoLITHIUM C_ssete s_lEs © 2008 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Important Safeguards

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For yottr protection, please read these safety instructions completely bel\_re operating the appliance, attd keep this manual for To reduce fire or shock hazard, future reference. not expose the unit to rain or Carefully observe all warnings, precautions moisture.
  • Page 3 Cleaning long periods of time. unplug it from tile wall outlet and disconnect tile antenna or cable systeln. Unplug tile set lroln the wall omlet belore This will prevent damage to file set due to cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners lighming and power-line surges.

  • Page 4: Readthis First

    Relcr to these nunlbers whene_ er This equipmcnt has been tested and tk)und to you call your Sony dealer regarding lifts producl. comply with file limits lor a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of file FCC Rules.

  • Page 5: Notes On Use

    interlclvnce Types of "Memory Stick" you can use However, lllel_ 110 g/laranlee thai will not occur in a particular installation. If this in your camcorder equipment does cruise harnflhl interlcrcnce You can use "Memury Stick" that have the radio or mlevision reception, which can be determined by turning tile equipmenl oil and on, logo shown below (p.
  • Page 6 Read this fl_st (Co_ti_e_/ About menu items, LCD panel, Using the camcorder viewlinder, a nd lens • Do not hold the camcorder by the lkfllewing parts. • A menu item that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions.
  • Page 7 About t heCarlZeisslens • 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

    Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ..2 (Rec review) ......30 Searching quickly for a desired Read this first ........scene (Zero set memory) ..30 Notes on use ......... 5 Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search) ... 31 Playing the picture on a TV ...
  • Page 10 Tab[s sf Csstests (Csstisssd} Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) ..62 What you can do with Windows computer ........Installing the "First Step Guide" and software ........Viewing "First Step Guide" ... 67 Using a Macintosh computer ..67 Troubleshooting ......

  • Page 11: Step 1: Checkingsupplieditems

    Step 1: Checkingsupplieditems Make sure that you bave following items Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1) (p. 12, 81) supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 12) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software"...

  • Page 12: Step 2: Chargingthe Battery Pack

    Step 2: Chargingthe battery pack plug Battery pack POWER switch DC IN jack To the wall outlet (wall socket) AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" Connect the power cord (mains battery pack (H series) (p. 81) after lead) to the AC Adaptor and the attaching it to your camcorder.
  • Page 13 To useanoutside powersource To checkthe remaining battery (Battery Info) You can operate your camcorder using tile power lrom the wall outlet (wall socket) by Set tile POWER switch toOFF/CHG), then making the same connections as you do press DISP/BATT INFO. when charging the battery pack.
  • Page 14 Step 2: gha(g)e) the battery pack (geetieee_} Chargingtime Approximate tithe (rain.) required when NP-FH70 31)0 you !'lilly charge a IMly discharged battery pack. NP-FH 100 On the battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) • Belore changing tile baltery pack, slide tile NP-FHS0 POWER switch to OFF (CHG/.

  • Page 15: Step 3: Turningthe Poweron And Settingthe Date Andtime

    Step 3: Turningthe poweron and settingthe date andtime Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. If you do not Move to [M] (month) with 1_7, set the date attd time. the [CLOCK SET] then set with 1_7/1_7. screen appears every tittle you turn on your camcorder or change the POWER switch position.

  • Page 16: Changing The Language Setting

    S_÷p3: Tu_i_gthspows_o_ a_ s÷t_i_g _hs_atea_ time(go_im_÷_l • If tile bullons on the touch panel do not work correctly, adjust the touch panel (CALIBRATION) (p. 85). You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. Touch Ig:ggg01 -+ [MENU] -+ (TIME/LANGU.)--_ [LANGUAGE], then select the desired language.

  • Page 17: Step 4: Making Setting Adjustmentsbefore Recording

    Step 4: Making setting adjustmentsbefore recording Slide tile LENS COVER switch to OPEN. Afler recording, set the LENS COVER switch tu CLOSE, to cluse the lens cu',er. Open tile LCD panel 90 degrees to tile camcorder/O), then rotate it to the best Viewfinder lens angle Io record ur play/Q/.

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

    Step 5: Insertinga tape or a "Memory Stick DUO" Notes • Do not force the cassette compartment closed by pressing the You can use mini DV M_i_* cassettes only portion marked _ while /p. 79). it is sliding in. It may cause a malfunction.
  • Page 19 Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the Memory Stick Duo slot in the right direction until it clicks. Access lamp With the • mark facing the LCD screen To eject a "Memory Stick Duo" Lightly gush in once and slide out the "Memory Stick Due"...

  • Page 20: Easyrecording/Playback (Easyhandycam)

    Recording/Playba& EasyRecording/Playback (EasyHandycam) With this Easy Handycatn operation, most of the camera settings are autonmtically optinmlly at[iusted, which frees you from detailed a@lstments. The screen font size increases for easy viewing. Open the lens cover (p. 17). I [_ II the POWER switch is sel while...
  • Page 21 Slide the POWER switch [] to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. Touch the buttons on the screen [] as follows. Movies Still images Touch _, then touch Touch _ --* _/ to start playback. to select a picture. O GUIDE (p. 28) GUIDE (p.

  • Page 22: Recording

    Recording Open the lens cover (i 5. 17). PHOTO POWER switch REC START/ REC START/ STOP [] STOP [] Movies are recorded on a lape. Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the CAMERA-TAPE lamp.
  • Page 23 Still images are recorded on Ilae "Memory Stick Duo." Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp. "O Press and hold PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. Flashing *Lights A shutter sound is heard.

  • Page 24: Zooming

    Recordi_# (Co_ti_ed) "_° Tips • You can _t {DIGITAL ZOOMI/p, 41) ilyou want to ZOOll't to 0. level greater than 25 ×. You can magnify images up to 25 limes lhe original size with the power zoom lever or Ihe zoom btltlolls below the LCD frame. Infrared port Wider range...

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Exposure For Backlit Subjects

    WIDE SELECT POWER switch Selecting the aspect ratio for movies To adjust tile exposure for backlit suhjects, @ Set Ihe POWER switch Io CAMERA- press [] (back light) to display []. To TAPE. cancel the backlight tuuction, press [] (back light) again. (_) Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to _"...

  • Page 26: Playback

    Playback Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp..If Ihe POWER swilch is set Io OFF (CHG), slide it owE_ while pressing the green billion. J,_5_ g_ o_ O\ rAPE Touch _, then touch _ to start playback.
  • Page 27 Touch The most recenlly recorded image is displayed. , rain Swilch Ihe playback II/edia* Prevkms/Next Go to tile index screen display "10 is displayed on Itle tape playback screen. To display pictureson a "Memory StickDuo"on theindexscreen Touch Touch one of the pictures to back to II'_e sii'J_le display mode.

  • Page 28: Using Pb Zoom

    ?_ayback (g0_ti_e_} Usingthe guide functions(USAGE GUIDE) You can easily select tile desired setting You can magnify tile recorded picture l'ron/ screens by using tile guide fuuclious about 1.1 to 5 times tile original size. (USAGE GUIDE/. Magnificatiou can be adjusted with the power zoom lever or tile ZOOlnbuttons below tile LCD frame.

  • Page 29: Searchingfor The Starting Point

    Searchingfor the starting point Unavailable settings during Easy Handycam During Easy H:mdycam operation, some items are unavailable. If an attempted setting is not available, but still desire& [END SEARCH] will not work once you touch [SET] to display an on-screen _4iectthe cassette after you have recorded on instruction.

  • Page 30: Searching Manually (Edit Search)

    $÷arch}_g for the starting point (go_ti_ue_} Tile last 2 seconds (approx.) of tile most recently recorded scene are played back. Then. your camcorder is sel to standby. You can search for the start point to start the next recording while viewing tile pictures oil the screen.

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

    Press _I<IREW. Press SEARCH M. on the Remote Commander. Tile tape stops autonmtically _r_e_ [l_e tape counter reaches "O:O0:(X)." Tile tape counter relums to tile time Press I.,_ (previous)/l_,t(next) code display, and tile zero set memory select a recording date. display disappears.

  • Page 32: Playing The Picture On A Tv

    Playingthe pictureon a TV You can connect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or a VCR using the A/V connecting cable ([_) or the A/V colmecting cable with S VIDEO ([_). Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor lk_rthis operation (p. 121. Refer also to the instruction mauuals supplied with the devices to be connected.
  • Page 33 To setthe aspect ratio accordingto theconnected T V(16:9/4:3) Change the aspect ratio of the image according to tile screen size of your TV. (_) Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. @ Touch Ig2MgffO] --+ [MENU] ---+ (STANDARD SET) ---+ [TV TYPE] ---+...

  • Page 34: Usingthe Menuitems

    Usingthe menuitems Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the respective lamp. CAMERA-TAPE lmnp: _ settings on a tape CAMERA-MEMORY lamp: settings on a "Memory Slick 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 Available menu items (0) valT depending on which lamp is lit. During Easy Handycam operalion, tile lbllowing settings are aulomalically applied (I7.20). iiiiiiiiiiiiii_i_N_!_;i_;i_;i_; _ CAMERA SET menu (p.37) SCENE SELECT SPOT METER EXPOSURE WHITE BAL AUTOSLW SHTR SPOT FOCUS FOCUS TELE MACRO SUPER NSPLUS...
  • Page 36 Men# items (Ceetie#ed} EDIT/PLAY menu (p.48) VAR.SPD • REC CTRL • AUD DUB CTRL • END SEARCH • • STANDARD menu (p. 50) REC MODE • • AUDIO MODE • VOLUME • AUDIO • LCDNF • • • TV TYPE •...

  • Page 37: Camera Setmenu

    CAMERA SETmenu Settingstoadjustyourcamcorder t othe recording conditions LANDSCAPE* ([_1) Seh:ct to shoot dist;mt subjects ch:arly. The default settings are marked with P,'. This setting also prevents your camcoNer The indicators in parentheses appear when from focusing on glass or metal mesh in the items are selected.
  • Page 38 _gM_ERA SET mesh (Co_ti_ed} @ Adjusl the exposure by Iouching _/ * A_[iusted to locus on sul_iects lqrdler away V_q. only. @ Touch [_. ** A_[iusted not m locus on subjects a short distance away. To return the setting to automatic exposure. touch ]AUTO] --+ [Ug].
  • Page 39 @ Touch [ixm_]. (!) Touch the subject on the screen. appears. txmA flashes quickly. When the white balance been adjusted and stored @ Touch [END]. lnemory, the indicator stops To adjust the focus :mtomatically, touch flashing. [AUTO] --+ [END]. ¢rJ Notes Notes •...
  • Page 40 • Tile shuuer speed of your canlcorder dlanges depending on the brightness. The motion of the piclurc may slow down in this case. This is useful to shoot small subjects, such as flowers or insects. You can blur out backgrounds and tile subject stands clearer.
  • Page 41 When you set [SELF-TIMER] to [ON] You can compensate for camera shake (tile 1¢_.)),tile self-timer starts recurding in about default setting is [ON]). Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF]/'@:') when 10 seconds alter pressing PHOTO to record still images. using a tripud (uptioual) or the conversiun Tu cancel tile count down, touch [RESET].

  • Page 42: Memory Setmenu

    MEMORY SETmenu Settings for the "Memory Stick Duo" N [] QUALITY The default settings are marked with P,'. The indicators in parentheses appear when (FINE) _" FINE the items are selected. Records still images at the fine image See page 34 for details on selecting quality level.
  • Page 43 • When using tile ' Memoly Stick Duo" made by Notes Sony Corporation. The number of pictures you can record varies • Do not do any of tile lollowing while [_ depcnding on tile rccording cnvironment and file Fonnaning...I...

  • Page 44: Pict.appli.menu

    PICT.APPLI.menu MEMORYSETmem_ Special effects on pictures or additional functionson recording/playback The default settings are marked with _'. SERIES The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. Assigns file munbcrs in sequence even if the "Memory Stick Duo" is replaced with See page 34 for details on selecting another one.
  • Page 45 OVERLAP ( fadein only) You can add digital effects to your recordings. WIPE(fadein only) (_) Touch Ihe desired effecl. (_) Adjust Ihe efl_,ct with _1_, then Iotlch [_. DOTFADER (fadein only) STILL The degree of transparency of the still image you want to superimpose under a movie.
  • Page 46 _PICT.AP?LL mesh (go_ti_÷_} FLASH (flashmotion) Records a mo'_ie with a seri:ll-still-inmge effect (strobe effect). You can add special effects to a picture during recording or playback. [g+, appears. ktlMI. KEY(luminance key) I_ OFF Replaces a brighter irea in a still image memorized at the moment when [LUMI.
  • Page 47 • Sounds arc nol recorded. "_° Tips • Tile last low tiames may not be recorded if tile • You can sa_e pictures edited using special bauery or tape has i1111 o ut. ct]ccts on a "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 60) or record dram on another VCR/DVD device, etc, •...

  • Page 48: ;@ Edit/Play Menu

    N : EDIT/PLAYmenu _NCT.APPLL mesh (go_tim_÷_} Settings foreditingor playing hackin various modes "_° Tips • The demonstration will be suspended See page 34 for details on selecting situations such as dlose described below. menu items. When touch tile screen during demonstration.
  • Page 49 HI appears. _6omi_ O OO:OO Oo See page 58. CTRL--_-- Using tile internal stereo microphone (_) Touch (Play). (p. 90), you can add sound to a tape already Your camcorder starts audio recording recorded in the 12-bit mode (p. 50) without the internal stereo microphone.

  • Page 50: Standard Set Menu

    STANDARD SET menu Settings while recording on a tape or other basicsettings EXEC The default settings are marked with P". The most recently recorded 1)icmre is The indicators in parentheses appear when played back l_)r about 5 seconds and then the items are selected.
  • Page 51 See page 33. The recorded picture will uol be alTected Ihis operation. m LCDBRIGHT You can adjust 1he brightuess of 1he LCD When you set I_t_ STREAMI attd cotmect screeu. your camcorder to your computer via the USB cable, you can view the picture your (_) Adjusl Ihe brightness wilh [_1[_7.
  • Page 52 _STANDARD SETme_/go_i_ue_} CAMERA DATA (below) "_i° Tips Displays camera setting dala. • Set to [OFF] to prevenl your c_m_corder l_om responding to a command senl by anothm VCR rell/Otc control unit. _,'0N A beeping sound starls when you starl/stop recording, or operate the touch paneh [] SteadyShot...

  • Page 53: @ Time/Langu. Menu

    menu Notes See page 34 for details on selecting menu items. • _¢Vhell yOtl COl]lleCt your Cat/lcord_r to il wall outlet (wall socket), [A.SHUT OFF] automatically set to [NEVER], See page See page 85. When using your camcorder abroad, you can set the time difference by touching 1_7/[_, the clock will be atliusted in...

  • Page 54: Customizing Personal Menu

    Customizing Personal Menu You can add desired menu items to any Personal Menu allocated to tile lamp positions currently lit. This is convenient if you add frequently used menu items to Touch _ -_ [P-MENU SET UP] Personal Menu. --* [DELETE]. If tile desired menu item is not displayed, toucli [_/[_.
  • Page 55 1 Touch _-_ [P-MENU SET UP] [SORT]. If the desired menu item is not displayed, Iouch rT1/[X]. 2 Touch the menu item you want to move. Touch I_1/_ to move the menu item to the desired place. Touch I_. To sort more items, repeal steps 2 to 4. 5 Touch [END]-+ r_l.

  • Page 56: Dubbingto Vcror Dvd/Hdd Recorders

    D_bbi_g/£dfd_g Dubbingto VCRor DVD/HDD recorders You can dub images played back on yottr camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. You can connect _vour camcorder to VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders, using tile A/V connecting cable ([_), Ihe A/V connectin_ cable 'agh S VIDEO...
  • Page 57 fO Notes Refer to the operating inslruclions supplied with your recording device for • When connecting your can]corder delails. u'_Ollaural de_ ice, connect tim yellow plug of tile A/V connecting cable to tile video inpul jack, and lhe red !right channel) or the white dell channel) plug 1o lhe audio inpm jack on the 5 When dubbing is complete, stop device.

  • Page 58: Recordingpictures From A Vcr,Etc

    Recordingpictures from a VCR,etc. You can record pictures from a VCR. etc.. onto a tape, you can also record a scene as a still image onto a "Memory Stick Duo" using an optional i.LINK cable. Be sure to insert a cassette or a "Memory Stick Duo" for recording in your camcorder beforehand.
  • Page 59 Notes Start playing the cassette on the • Tile DVIN _ indicator appears when you VCR. connecl your cat/lcordcr _lnd olhcr dcvices via an i.LINK cable. (This indicator may also Tile picture played on the connected appeal on ll/e connecled device.) device appears on the LCD screen of yo[Ir calncorder.

  • Page 60: Dubbingpicturesfrom A Tape To A "Memory Stick Duo

    Dubbingpicturesfrom Deleting recorded a tape to a "Memory picturesfrom the Stick Duo" "Memory Stick Duo" record a desired scene onto "Memory Stick Duo" as a still image, from Slide the POWER switch a movie you recorded on a tape. Make sure repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/ you have a recorded rope attd a "Memory EDIT lamp.

  • Page 61: Markingimagesonthe "Memory Stick Duo" With Specific Information(Print M Ark/Image Protection)

    Markingimagesonthe "Memory Stick Duo" with specific information(Print m ark/Image protection) • Do not mark images on your camcorder if tl_e When yuu are using a "Memory Stick Duo" "Memory Stick Duo" already has some images with the write-protect tab, make sure the with the Prinl mark put on using oilier devices.

  • Page 62: Printingrecordedimages (Pictbridge Compliant Printer)

    Printingrecordedimages (PictBridge compliant printer) Notes You can print out pictures using a PictBridge compliant printer without operation ot models • CallllO[ _llal'all[_ [ll_ conuectiug tile canlcorder to a computer. that me not PictBridge compatible. _PictBridge "_° Tips • You can also operate by _lecting in the Connect tile AC Adaptor to obtain power to]lowing orders:...
  • Page 63 Notes • Rclcr also tit the operating instructions lot the printer to be used. • Do not attempt the b.dlowing operations when is on tile screen. Tile operations may not be perlormed properly. Operate the POWER switch. Disconnect tile power cord (mains lead). Disconnect tile USB cable li-om your camcorder or file i?rintcr.

  • Page 64: What Youcan Dowith Windowscomputer

    Us#_ga Com#_eg What youcan dowith Windowscomputer When you install tile "Picture Motion This describes basic operations, from initial Browser" on a Windows computer from tile hookup of your camcorder and computer supplied CD-ROM. you call enjoy tile and making settings, tu general operation following operatiuns.

  • Page 65: Installingthe "First Step Guide"And Software

    Installingthe "First Step Guide"and software Others: _' USB port (this must be provided as standard, Hi-Speed USB You need to install the "First Step Guide" (USB 2.0 compatible) is and software to your Windows computer recommended), DV Interface before connecting your camcorder (IEEE1394.
  • Page 66 [_staH[_ the °°First S_÷pGui_÷" a_ sof_war÷/Continued) 5 Select the desired language Read [License Agreement], select the model name of your [I accept the terms of the license camcorder from the pull-down agreement] when you agree, then menu. click [Next]. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.

  • Page 67: Viewing"First Step Guide

    • You can also stair by selecting [Start] ----+ conllecting your calncorder to the computer and [Programs] (JAil Programs] for Windows XP) ----+[Sony Picture Utililyl----+ [FirstStepGuidel copying tile still images. ----+ Your camcorder's folder ----+ "Firsl Slep Guide" in HTML.

  • Page 68: Troubleshooting

    If the problem defaults (p. 2(1_ 35). persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. The menu item settings have • Overall operalions/Easy Handycam/ changed unexpectedly.
  • Page 69 AC Adaptor from the wall The buttons on the touch panel do outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony not work correctly or do not work at dealer. The battery pack may be worn-out. all. • Adjust the touch panel ([CALIBRATION])
  • Page 70 TrssNsshsstiss/Ssstissed) The picture in the viewfinder is not The cassette is noisier during clear. rewinding or fast4orwarding. • Move the viewfinder lens ac!justment lever • When using the AC Adaptor, rewind/fast until the picture appears clearly (p. 17). lbrward speed increases (compared with battery...
  • Page 71 Stick Duo." • Try again from the beginning. • The "Memory Stick Duo" is fulh Insert • Use a Sony mini DV cassette. another "Memory Stick Duo"or format the "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 43). Or, delete The auto focus does not function.
  • Page 72 Trssb_sshsstisS/Ssstisssd} Undesirable flicker occurs. The backlight function does function. • This anomaly may occur when recording pictures under Ihe discharge tube, such as a • In the l_)llo_ ing settings, the backlight function is canceled. fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp, with ]PORTRAIT] or [SPORTS].
  • Page 73 Image data stored on a "Memory J_4ch=12b is displayed on the screen. Stick Duo" cannot be played back. • The tape you are playing was recorded on another device with a 4ch microphone data cannot be back it"you • hnagc played have modified file or folder names, or hive (4CH MIC REC).
  • Page 74 Trs@_sshsstisS/Ssstisssd} Pictures from connected devices are [SCENE SELECT] NightShot plus, not displayed correctly. [TELE MACRO], • The input signal is not NTSC (p. 78). [OLD MOVIE], [SUPER NSPLUS], Still pictures cannot be dubbed from [COLOR SLOW S] a tape to a "Memory Stick Duo."...

  • Page 75: Warningindicators And Messages

    Some symptoms you can fix by yourself. If 101-1001 (Warning indicator the problem Dzrsists exert at-ter you have pertaining to files) tried a couple of times, contact your Sony • The tile is damaged. deNer or local authorized Sony service • The file is unreadable (p. 80).
  • Page 76 WarsisS is_isats_s ass messasss {8sstisseS} ; !!i ii ii! (Warning indicators pertaining the tape) If messages appear on the screen, follow Slow flashing: instructions. • There is k,ss than 5 minutes remaining on the tape. "_" Tips • No cassette is inserted.* •Whcn is disph,yc&...
  • Page 77 Check the connected device. • S_ itch off the printer and switch it on agaim then disconnect the USB cable and reconnect Cannot print. Check the printer. • S_ itch off the printer and switch it on agaim then disconnect the USB cable and reconnect...

  • Page 78: Usingyourcamcorderabroad

    Md[_*_af _tofm_io_ Usingyourcamcorderabroad Power supply Simplesettingofthe clock bytime difference You can use your camcorder in any couutry/region using tile AC Adaptor You can easily set the clock to the local supplied with your camcorder within the time abroad by entering the time difference AC 100 V to 240 V.

  • Page 79: Maintenanceand Precautions

    Maintenanceand precautions N To prevent accidental erasure Slkle tile writeq:lrotect tab on tile cassette to set it to SAVE. You can use mini DV lk)rnlat cassettes only. Use a cassette with tile w_v mark. Your camcorder is not conlpatible with the Cassette Memory function.

  • Page 80: About The "Memory Stick

    Nai_t÷_a+_÷ a+d N÷_a_ti+_s (g+nti_u+_) tile "Memory Stick Duo" (while lhe access lamp is lit or flashing). If you u_ tile 'Memoly Stick Duo" near A "Memory Stick" is a compact, portable magnets or magnetic fields. IC recording medium with a large data •...

  • Page 81: Pack

    N Ona "MemoryStickPRODuo" • Tile maxinmm nlemol 3, cap+tcity ot a 'Memory Stick PRO Duo" that call be used on your camcorder is 8 GB. This unit is compatible with an Noteson using "Memory StickMicro" "Inlk_LITHIUM" battery pack (H series). Your camcorder operates only with an •...

  • Page 82: About I.link

    • i,LINK is a mort tumiliar term tor tile IEEE recording standby until tile powcr goes 1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and (p. 52). is a tradenmrk approved by many corporations.

  • Page 83: On Using Your Camcorder

    (DV Interface) compatible devices screen, file viewfinder, or the lens may be tnade by Sony (e.g. a VAIO series personal exposed 1o direcl sunlight. This damages tile computer) its well as to video devices. inside of the viewfinder or the LCD screen.
  • Page 84 Muisture may condense when you bring • If the battel 3, electrolytic liquid has leaked, your cmncurder frum a cold place into a consuh your local authori/vd Sony scJvice vice versa) warm place or when l_cility. your camcorder in a humid place as shown wash...
  • Page 85 AC Adaptor during the distortion nlay be apparcnl. operation. • If the h)lh)wing problenl occurs, clean file vide() heads lbr 10 seconds with lhe Sony DVM- (!) Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn 12CLD cleaning casseue/opfional/. on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.
  • Page 86 Naistssasss ass pr÷sa_[tisss {gsstiss÷_) Aboutcare andstorage of the lens (_) Remove dust from the inside area where the eyecup block was attached with a • Wipe tile surtacc otthe lens clean with a soi_ camera blower, etc. cloth in the lollowing instances: When there are fingerprints on the lens surlilce.

  • Page 87: Specifications

    RelllOtC ('olnlnilnder lllily Focal length not function properly. In this case, replace 1--2.5 ~ 62.5 mm (1/8 _ 2 1/2 in.) baltely with a Sony CR2025 lilhium baltely. Use of another ballery prescnt a risk of firc When converted to a 35 mm still or explosion.
  • Page 88 In CAMERA-TAPE: Total dot number 41 ~ 1 189 into (1 5/8 ~ 46 7/8 in.) 123 200 (560 x 220) (16:9) General 43 - l 075 turn (1 3/4 -42 3/8 in.) (4:3) In CAMERA-MEMORY: Power requirements 36 ~ 900 mm (1 7116 - 35 1/2 in.) (4:3) DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) 39 ~ 975 nun (1 9/16 ~ 38 112in.) (16:9) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)
  • Page 89 Ontrademarks Storage temperature -20 °C to + 60 °C (-4 °F to + 140 OF) • "Handycam" and _.l.t'_l_r'J_'cg'_ Dimensions (approx.) registered trademarks of Sony Corporatkm. 48 x 29 x 81 mm • "Memoly Stick," "_ _," Memory Stick Duo,"...

  • Page 90: Identifyingparts And Controls

    Q_ick R_r_c_ Identifyingparts and controls The immbers in / ) are relerence pages. [] NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch (24) [] PHOTO button 120, 23) [] Power zoom lever (24, 28) [] ["-OPEN/EJECT lever (18) [] Hooks for a shoulder belt Attach a shoulder belt (optional). [] Grip belt / 171 [] Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens) (71 [] LENS (!OVER switch (17)
  • Page 91 [] DISP/BATT INFO button (13, 17) [] EASY button (20) [] RESET button Initializes all the settings, including the setting of the date and time. [] LCD screen/touch panel (l 7, 94) [] REC START/STOP button (20, 22) [] Zoom bl_t_ons (24, 28} [] WIDE SELECT button (25) [] Speaker Playback s(_und comes out trom {he...
  • Page 92 _d÷_tifyi_S pa_ts a_ co_tm_s (Co_ti_e_) [] POWER switch (15) [] Viewfinder (17) [] Eyecup (86) [] Viewfinder lens ad.justment lever (17) [] _,DV interface (56, 58) [] DC IN.jack (12) [] CAMERA-TAPE. CAMERA- MEMORY. PLAY/EDIT lamp i151 [] RE(! START/STOP button (20, 22) [] A/V Remote Connector (32, 56) [] Tripod receptacle...
  • Page 93 RemoteCommander [] PHOTO button* (20, 23) when you press this on-screen image button will be recorded onto the "Memory Stick Duo" as a still image, [] Memory control buttons (Index**, _+, Memory playback) (21, 27) [] SEARCH M. button (31 )** [] _ _1_ (Previous/Next) buttons...

  • Page 94: Indicatorsdisplayedduringrecording/Playback

    Indicatorsdisplayedduringrecording/playback [] Remaining battery (approx.) Recording movies [] Recording mode S_ or k_) (50) [] Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or IRE(-!] (recording)) Recording: Tape counter (hour: minute: second) Playback: Tape counter (hour: minute: second)/Time code (hour: minute: second: frame) ® ®...
  • Page 95 [] Previous/Next image button (27) Center [] Index screen display button (27) [] Image protection mark (61) (45) Slkle show [] Print mark (61) NightShol phls (24) Super NightShot plus (4O) Color Slow Shuner (40) You carl use t he [DISP GUIDE] (p. 9 6) to PiclBridge connecling check tile funclion...
  • Page 96 I_icato_ displayed _i_ reco_di_/Naybask (go_ti_ed) The date/time during recording and tile 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. 51). You can easily check the meaning of each indicator that appears on the LCD screen.

  • Page 97: Index

    Index Numeric/Symbol 12B IT ........i.LINK ........D.EFFECT (Digilal ell_zct) .. 45 16BIT ........DATA CODE ... 15_ 51,96 i.LINK cable ....56, 58 Dale search ......hnage protection ....DATE/TIME .... 15.51.96 IMAGE SIZE ......A.SHUT INDOOR ....... Delete pictures ......
  • Page 98 MOSAIC ......Still image ..20, 21.23.27 MOSAIC FADER ....STILL SET ......CTRL SUNRSE SUNSET ....Movie ....20. 21.22. (Recording control) ....SUPER NSPLUS FOLDER (Super NightSllot plus)...40. (Recording lblder) ....MODE NEG.ART ......(Recording mode) ....FOLDER ....
  • Page 99 Write-protect tab ....Zero set memol3,....Z_ _ m ........¢D ¢D...
  • Page 100 SpaiHsb &d& G dde/&da r_pida en espa_d Paso 1: Comprobaci6n de los elementos suministrados Aseg6msc de que su videocfimara confiene Baterfa recargable NP-FH40 los siguientes elementos. E1 nOmero entre pardntesis indica la cantidad del elemento. Adaptador de alimentaci6n de ca (1) CD-ROM "Handycam Application...
  • Page 101 Paso2: Cargade la bater[a Bateria Interruptor POWER Toma de entrada de cc AI tomacorriente =3" de pared Adaptador de alimentaci6n de ca Cable de alimentaci6n Puede cargar la bateria Conecte el cable de alimentaci6n "InfoLITHIUM" (serie H) tras conectarla a la videocamara. al adaptador de alimentaci6n ca y al tomacorriente de pared.
  • Page 102 Paso 2: gar#a de _abateda {ge_ti_uaci6N Parautilizarunafuente de Para comprobarla carga restante de alimentaci6n externa la bateria (inlormaci6n sobre la bateria) Puede utilizar una fuente de :dimentaci(m del tomacorriente de pared para operar la Ajuste el interruptor POWER en la posicidn videocfimara mediante las mismas OFF (CHG) y, a continuaci6n, presione conexiones que realiza al cargar la baterfa.
  • Page 103 Tiemp0decarga Tiemp0derepr0ducci6n Tiempo aproximado (rain) necesario para Tiempo aproximado (rain) disponible cargar totahnente una baterfa descargada cuando utiliza una baterfa completamente cargada. por completo. ======= =a ia a NP-FH40 (suministrada) NP-FH40 12(} (suministrada) NP-FH50 NP-FHS0 NP-FH70 NP-FH70 3(}0 NP-FH 1O0 NP-FH 100 Iiemp0 degrabaci6n Acerca de la bateria...
  • Page 104 Paso 2: gar_a de _abate_a {go_i_uaci6_} Acerca del adaptador de alimentacion • Si miliza el adaplador de alimemaci6n de ca con(ctelo a iin lonlacorl']en[_ de pared cercano. Si se produce alguna l_,lla de luncionamiento utilizar la videocfimara, desconectc el adaptador de alimemaci6n de ca del tomacorrientc imnedialo.
  • Page 105 Paso3: Activaci6nde la alimentaci6ny ajuste de la fecha y hora &juste la fecha y la hora cuando use la videocfimara por primera vez. De lo Ajuste [A] (afio) con FZq/FVq. contrario, la pantalla [AJUS.RELOJ] Puede seleccionar cuakluier afio hasla el aparecerfi cada vez que encienda la afio 2079.
  • Page 106 Paso 3: Astiva+i6_ de _a aHm+_tac}6_ y aj_st8 de _a f+gha y h+_a • Con el fin de ahorrar cnergfa de la balerla. cu_,ndo se adquierc la videocfimara, (st*, vicne i/iuslada para apagarse autom+_ticamente si se dqia enccndida sin rcalizar ninguna operaci6n durante unos 5 rain (minuto) ([APAGADO AUTO]).
  • Page 107 Paso4: Realizaci6nde ajustesantes de la grabaci6n • Presione DISP/BATT [NFO para activar desactivar los indicadores que aparecen pantalla (cmno la infornmci6n de la baterfa). Deslice el interruplor LENS COVER hacia la posici6n OPEN. Puede ver im:igenes utilizando el visor para e_ itar el desgasle de la balerfa o cu:mdo la imagen en la panlalla LCD es mala.
  • Page 108 Paso5: Inserci6nde una cinta o un "Memory Stick Duo" Notas • No fuerce el compartimiento videocasete presionando la parte Solamenle puede ulilizar videocasetes de con la marca mientras PUSH) formato mini Min_ se desliza hacia adentro, Podria provocar una falla de funcionamiento.
  • Page 109 ," Inserte el "Memory Stick Duo" en la ranura Memory Stick Duo en el sentido correcto hasta que calce. Indicador acceso Con la marca • hacia la pantalla Paraexpulsar u n "MemoryStickDuo" Empuje ligeramente nna sola vez y deslice hacia afuera el "Memory Stick Duo" al costado del cuerpo de la videocfimara.
  • Page 110 Grabaci6n Abra la cubierta del objetivo. PHOTO Interruptor POWER REC START/ REC START/ STOP [] STOP [] Las pelfcttlas 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 (o [_).
  • Page 111 Las ilnfigenes 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. Mantenga presionado PHOTO ligeramente para ajustar el enfoque y, a continuacibn, presionelo hasta el rondo.
  • Page 112 Reproducci6n Deslice el interruptor POWER en el sentido de la flecha varias veces para encender el indicador PLAY/EDIT..Si el inlerruptor POWER est_i en la posici6n owE_ (CHG), deslfcelo mientras presiona el botdn verde. J,_5_ ¢_ o_ O\ rape d\ .E_o7:1 Toque _ y, a continuacion, toque _...
  • Page 113 Toque I_. Se visualiza la imagen grabada nl_s recientemente. UI_M lO/1 REPR. ME Cambio del soporte de reproducci6n* Anterior/Siguienie lr a la visualizaci6n de la pamalla de flldice aparece en la pamalla de reproduccidn de cima. Para visualizar im;igenesde un "Memory Stick Duo" en la pantalla de indite Toque Toque una de las im:igenes...
  • Page 114 Additional information on this preducl answers te freguently asked guesliens can be lk)und at our Cuslemer Supperl 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 3278985110...

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