Sony Handycam DCR-HC62 Operating Manual

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Page 1 Using the Menu _ Dubbing/Editing _ DCR-HC62 Using a Computer _ Troubleshooting _ Additional Information _ Quick Reference _ Spanish Quick Guide/ _ Gufa rapida en espanol InfoLlTHIU~ I}t:""f C"l) Mini Digital Vl(jeo Cassette MEMORV5TIU '" SERIES © 2008 Sony Corporation...
Page 2: Important Safeguards
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for To reduce fire or shock hazard, do 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 the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Unplug the set from the wall outlet before This will prevent damage to the set due to cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners lightning and power-line surges.
Page 4: Read This First
Lithium-Ion batteries. that may cause undesired operation. Battery pack Notes This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC DCR-HC62 is to be used with AC Adaptor Model Rules. Operation is subject to the following two AC-L2001L200B. conditions: CAUTION (1) This device may not cause harmful...
Page 5: Notes On Use
Types of "Memory Stick" you can use However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this in your camcorder equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be You can use "Memory Stick" that have the determined by turning the equipment off and on, logo shown below (p.
Page 6 Read this first (Continued) Using the camcorder About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens • Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts. • A menu item that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions.
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. 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 (Rec review) Searching quickly for a desired Read this first scene (Zero set memory) ..30 Notes on use Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search) , 31 Getting Started Playing the picture on a TV Step 1: Checking supplied items Using the Menu .............
Page 10 Table of Contents (Continued) Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) ..62 Using a Computer What you can do with Windows computer Installing the "First Step Guide" and software Viewing "First Step Guide" Using a Macintosh computer Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Warning indicators and messages ............
Page 11: Getting Started
Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have 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) •...
Page 12: Step 2: Charging The Battery Pack
Step 2: Charging the battery pack POWER switch DC IN jack +~.- To the wall outlet (wall socket) AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) You can charge the "lnfoLiTHIUM" 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 check the remaining battery To use an outside power source (Battery Inlo) You can operate your camcorder using the power from the wall outlet (wall socket) by Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then making the same connections as you do press DISPIBATT INFO.
Page 14 Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery NP-FH70 pack. NP-FH100 On the battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) • Before changing the battery pack, slide the NP-FH50 POWER switch to OFF (CHG). NP-FH70 •...
Page 15: Step 3: Turning The Power On And Setting The Date And Time
Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. If you do not Move to [M] (month) with G, set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] then set with screen appears every time you tum on your camcorder or change the POWER switch...
Page 16 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 (CALIBRAnON) (p. 85). You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. Touch [MENU] Ip·MENUI --+...
Page 17: Step 4: Making Setting Adjustments Before Recording
Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording You can view pictures using the viewfinder Slide the LENS COVER switch to OPEN. to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the picture seen on the LCD screen is poor. • Viewfinder After recording, set the LENS COVER switch to CLOSE, to close the lens cover.
Page 18: Step 5: Inserting A Tape Or A "Memory Stick Duo
Step 5: Inserting a tape or a "Memory Stick Duo" " Notes • Do not force the cassette compartment closed by pressing the Mini~"" You can use mini DV cassettes only portion marked while DO NOT PUSH (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 • : :::I I » ::s. With the. mark facing to the LCD screen To eject a "Memory Stick Duo" Lightly push in once and slide out the "Memory Stick Duo"...
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). If the POWER switch is set to OFF slide it (CHG),...
Page 21 Slide the POWER switch ~ to turn on the PLAYIEDIT lamp. Touch the buttons on the screen ~ as follows. Still images Movies c=:J1 I"'®I, Touch I Touch then touch MHoiORY [±] to select a picture. TAPE~ to start playback. ,c11EMORY ~--O _G_Uf-I~_)L_;r ~...
Page 22: Recording
Recording Open the lens cover (p. 17). jPHOTO POWER switch ' ' ! i - - - RECSTART/ REC START/ STOP STOP~ Recording movies Movies are recorded on a tape. Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the CAMERA-TAPE lamp.
Page 23 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 •...
Page 24: Zooming
Recording (Continued) Tips • You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 41) if you want to zoom to a level greater than 25 x. You can magnify images up to 25 times the original size with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons below the LCD frame.
Page 25: Recording In Mirror Mode
• POWER switch Selecting the aspect ratio for movies To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects, press (back light) to display Set the POWER switch to CAMERA- cancel the backlight function, press TAPE. (back light) again. Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to select the desired screen aspect ratio.
Page 26: Playback
Playback Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the PLAYIEDIT lamp. - - - - If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), slide it while pressing the green button. "(CHG MODE ON OFF TAPE ' "...
Page 27 Viewing still images Touch IMEMORYI. The most recently recorded image is displayed. [1.'OM • Lr=oJ _____ L_1=::J LT--=:J P-MENU PreviouslNext Go to the index screen display is displayed on the tape playback screen. MEMORY To display pictures on a "Memory Stick Duo" on the index screen Touch [8].
Page 28: Using Pb Zoom
Using the guide Playback (Continued) functions (USAGE GUIDE) You can easily select the desired setting You can magnify the recorded picture from screens by using the guide functions about 1.1 to 5 times the original size. (USAGE GUIDE). Magnification can be adjusted with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons G11160rnin STBY...
Page 29: Searching For The Starting Point
Searching for the starting point Unavailable settings during Easy Handycam During Easy Handycam operation, some items are unavailable. If an attempted setting is not available, but still desired, [END SEARCH] will not work once you touch [SET] to display an on-screen eject the cassette after you have recorded on instruction.
Page 30: (Edit Search)
Searching for the starting point (Continued) The last 2 seconds (approx.) of the most recently recorded scene are played back. Then, your camcorder is set to standby. You can search for the start point to start the next recording while viewing the pictures on the screen.
Page 31 ~REW. Press SEARCH M. on the Remote Press Commander. The tape stops automatically when the tape counter reaches "0:00:00." (previous)/~(next) The tape counter returns to the time Press ..code display, and the zero set memory select a recording date. display disappears.
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 AlV connecting <l1J) ([2]). cable or the AIV connecting cable with S VIDEO Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p.
Page 33 To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) Change the aspect ratio of the image according to the screen size of your TV. Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to tum on the PLAYIEDIT lamp. ® Touch -+ [MENU] -+ Ip-MENUI (STANDARD SET) -+ [TV TYPE]-+ [16:9] or [4:3] -+ lOKI.
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. I!!I CAMERA-TAPE lamp: settings on a tape POWER CAMERA-MEMORY lamp: settings on a "Memory Stick ~. (~'i~/ TAPE ~ Duo"...
Page 35: Menu Items
Menu items Available menu items vary depending on which lamp is lit. During Easy Handycam operation, the following settings are ..automatically applied (p. 20) . CAMERA SET menu (p. 37) SCENE SELECT • • SPOT METER • • EXPOSURE •...
Page 36 Menu items (Continued) . . EDIT/PLAV menu (p. 48) • • I!!J VAR.SPD PB I!!J REC CTRL • • AUD DUB CTRL END SEARCH • STANDARD SET menu (p. 50) • I!!J REC MODE • AUDIO MODE • • • VOLUME AUDIO MIX •...
Page 37: Camera Set Menu
·CAMERA SET menu Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions LANDSCAPE* Select to shoot distant subjects clearly. The default settings are marked with This setting also prevents your camcorder The indicators in parentheses appear when from focusing on glass or metal mesh in the items are selected.
Page 38 '. CAMERA SET menu (Continued) ® Adjust the exposure by touching c=JI Adjusted to focus on subjects farther away [£]. only. ® lOKI. Touch Adjusted not to focus on subjects a short distance away. To return the setting to automatic exposure, lOKI.
Page 39 ® Touch • Touch the subject on the screen. .L:I]. ® flashes quickly. When the white • .L:I appears. ® balance has been adjusted and stored in Touch [END]. the memory, the indicator stops To adjust the focus automatically, touch flashing.
Page 40 CAMERA SET menu (Continued) • The shutter speed of your camcorder changes TELE MACRO depending on the brightness. The motion of the picture may slow down in this case. This is useful to shoot small subjects, such as flowers or insects. You can blur out NS LIGHT (NightShot Light) backgrounds and the subject stands out clearer.
Page 41 SELF-TIMER STEADYSHOT When you set [SELF-TIMER] to [ON] You can compensate for camera shake (the (~), the self-timer starts recording in about default setting is [OND. Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] when (r'l;) 10 seconds after pressing PHOTO to record using a tripod (optional) or the conversion still images.
Page 42: Memory Set Menu
MEMORY SET menu Settings for the "Memory Stick Duo" • lIIl QUALITY The default settings are marked with 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 the "Memory Stick Duo" made by " Notes Sony Corporation. The number of pictures you can record varies • Do not do any of the following while depending on the recording environment and the Formatting... ] is displayed: recording media.
Page 44: Pict.appli. Menu
~PICT .APPLI. menu MEMORY SET menu (Continued) Special effects on pictures or additional functions on recording/playback FILE NO. The default settings are marked with ~SERIES The indicators in parentheses appear when Assigns file numbers in sequence even if the items are selected. the "Memory Stick Duo"...
Page 45 OVERLAP (fade in only) • D.EFFECT (Digital effect) You can add digital effects to your recordings. WIPE (fade in only) <D Touch the desired effect. ® ~/[±], Adjust the effect with then ..Iiiiiiii.·· . . lOKI. touch DOT FADER (fade in only) STILL The degree of transparency of the still...
Page 46 ~PICT .APPLI. menu (Continued) FLASH (flash motion) PICT.EFFECT (Picture effect) Records a movie with a serial-still-image effect (strobe effect). You can add special effects to a picture [f:!; during recording or playback. appears. LUMI. KEY (luminance key) ~OFF Replaces a brighter area in a still image memorized at the moment when [LUMI.
Page 47 ·~. Tips • Sounds are not recorded. • The last few frames may not be recorded if the • You can save pictures edited using special battery or tape has run out. effects on a "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 60) or record them on another VCR/DVD device, etc.
Page 48: Edit/Play Menu
~EDIT/PLAY ~PICT.APPLI. menu menu (Continued) Settings for editing or playing back in various modes Tips • The demonstration will be suspended in See page 34 for details on selecting situations such as those described below. menu items. - When you touch the screen during the demonstration.
Page 49 REC CTRL : .. appears. (Movie recording control) _eOmin 0:00:00:00 AUD DUB CTRL See page 58. AUD DUB CTRL (Audio dubbing) Using the internal stereo microphone Touch (Play). 90), you can add sound to tape already Your camcorder starts audio recording via recorded in the 12-bit mode (p.
Page 50: Standard Set Menu
••EDIT/PLAY menu (Continued) STANDARD SET menu Settings while recording on atape or other END SEARCH basic settings EXEC The default settings are marked with The most recently recorded picture is The indicators in parentheses appear when played back for about 5 seconds and then stops automatically.
Page 51 TV TYPE LCDNF SET The recorded picture will not be affected by See page 33. this operation. USB CAMERA • LCD BRIGHT You can adjust the brightness of the LCD [Ill When you set STREAM] and connect screen. your camcorder to your computer via the USB cable, you can view the picture your c:=J/[±].
Page 52 IIISTANDARD SET menu (Continued) Tips CAMERA DATA (below) Displays camera setting data. • Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder from responding to a command sent by another VCR • _ j _,,~ "O;::I~ remote control unit. &1~.b BEEP c.:J"""''1t1J~ A beeping sound starts when you start/stop recording, or operate the touch panel.
Page 53: Time/Langu. Menu
~TIMEILANGU. menu See page 34 for details on selecting " Notes menu items. • When you connect your camcorder to a wall outlet (wall socket), [A.SHUT OFF] is automatically set to [NEVER]. CLOCK SET See page 15. CALIBRATION See page 85. WORLD TIME When using your camcorder abroad, you can set the time difference by touching...
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 If:MOO Touch -+ [P-MENU SET UP] Personal Menu. -+ [DELETE]. If the desired menu item is not displayed, touch You can add up to 28 menu items to each...
Page 55 Touch [P-MENU SET UP] P·MENU [SORT]. If the desired menu item is not displayed, touch 1 Touch the menu item you want to move. • Touch to move the menu item to the desired place. lOKI. Touch To sort more items, repeat steps 2 to 4. Touch [END] "...
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 DVDIHDD recorders. You can connect your camcorder to VCRs or DVDIHDD recorders, using the AIV connecting or the LLINK cable (~).
Page 57 Refer to the operating instructions " Notes supplied with your recording device for • When you are connecting your camcorder to a details. monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the AIV 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 When dUbbing is complete, stop device.
Page 58: Recording Pictures From A Vcr, Etc
Recording pictures 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 LLINK 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 IN ~ • The indicator appears when you connect your camcorder and other devices via YCR. an i.LINK cable. (This indicator may also The picture played on the connected appear on the connected device.) device appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder.
Page 60: Dubbing Pictures From A Tape To A "Memory Stick Duo
Dubbing pictures from Deleting recorded a tape to a "Memory pictures from the Stick Duo" "Memory Stick Duo" You can record a desired scene onto a "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 PLAYI you have a recorded tape and a "Memory EDIT lamp.
Page 61: Marking Images On The "Memory Stick Duo" With Specific Information (Print Mark/Image Protection)
Marking images on the "Memory Stick Duo" with specific information (Print mark/Image protection) When you are using a "Memory Stick Duo" • Do not mark images on your camcorder if the "Memory Stick Duo" already has some images with the write-protect tab, make sure the with the Print mark put on using other devices.
Page 62: Printing Recorded Images (Pictbridge Compliant Printer)
Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) You can print out pictures using a " Notes PictBridge compliant printer without • We cannot guarantee the operation of models connecting the camcorder to a computer. that are not PictBridge compatible. 1"( PictBridge Tips •...
Page 63 " Notes • Refer also to the operating instructions for the printer to be used. • Do not attempt the following operations when r:lJ is on the screen. The operations may not be performed properly. - Operate the POWER switch. - Disconnect the power cord (mains lead).
Page 64: Using A Computer
Using a Computer What you can do with Windows computer When you install the "Picture Motion This describes basic operations, from initial Browser" on a Windows computer from the hookup of your camcorder and computer supplied CD-ROM, you can enjoy the and making settings, to general operation following operations.
Page 65: Installing The "First Step Guide" And Software
Installing the "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, LLINK) (to connect via to the computer.
Page 66 Installing the "First Step Guide" and software (Continued) Select the desired language and 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
[Programs] ([All Programs] for Windows XP) copying the still images. -. [Sony Picture Utility] -. [FirstStepGuide] -. Your camcorder's folder -. "First Step Guide" in HTML. • To view "First Step Guide" in HTML without installing, copy the desired language folder from To copy still images from a "Memory...
Page 68: Troubleshooting
If the problem defaults (p. 20, 35). persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. The menu item settings have • Overall operationslEasy Handycaml changed unexpectedly. Remote Commander •...
Page 69 (p. 12). If the problem persists, disconnect the 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.
Page 70 Troubleshooting (Continued) The picture in the viewfinder is not The cassette is noisier during clear. rewinding or fast-forwarding. • Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever • When using the AC Adaptor, rewind/fast until the picture appears clearly (p. 17). forward speed increases (compared with battery operation) and therefore increases noise.
Page 71 Stick Duo." • Try again from the beginning. • The "Memory Stick Duo" is full. 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 Troubleshooting (Continued) The backlight function does not Undesirable flicker occurs. function. • This anomaly may occur when recording pictures under the discharge tube, such as a • In the following settings, the backlight fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury function is canceled. lamp, with [PORTRAIT] or [SPORTS].
Page 73 .b4ch-12b Image data stored on a "Memory 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 • Image data cannot be played back if you (4CH MIC REC).
Page 74 Troubleshooting (Continued) Pictures from connected devices are not displayed correctly. [SCENE SELECT] NightShot plus, [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." [CANDLE], When the POWER •...
Page 75: Warning Indicators And Messages
Some symptoms you can 101-1001 (Warning indicator the problem persists even after you have pertaining to files) tried a couple of times, contact your Sony • The file is damaged. dealer or local authorized Sony service • The file is unreadable (p. 80).
Page 76 Warning indicators and messages (Continued) (Warning indicators pertaining to the tape) If messages appear on the screen, follow the Slow flashing: instructions. • There is less than 5 minutes remaining Tips on the tape. • No cassette is inserted..• When 10K is displayed, the message can be lOKI.
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 Simple setting of the clock by time difference You can use your camcorder in any country/region using the 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, 50/60 Hz range.
Page 79: Maintenance And Precautions
Maintenance and precautions • To prevent accidental erasure Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to set it to SAVE. You can use mini DV format cassettes only. Use a cassette with the mark. Minil)" Your camcorder is not compatible with the Cassette Memory function.
Page 80: About The "Memory Stick
Maintenance and precautions (Continued) the "Memory Stick Duo" (while the access lamp is lit or flashing). - If you use the "Memory Stick Duo" near "Memory Stick" is a compact, portable magnets or magnetic fields. recording medium with a large data •...
Page 81: Pack
• On a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" • The maximum memory capacity of a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" that can be used on your camcorder is 8 GB. This unit is compatible with an Notes on using "Memory Stick Micro" "InfoLITIDUM"...
Page 82: About I.l1Nk
• i.LINK is a more familiar term for the IEEE recording standby until the power goes off 1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and (p.52). is a trademark approved by many corporations.
Page 83: On Using Your Camcorder
- Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD i.LINK (DV Interface) compatible devices screen, the viewfinder, or the lens may be made by Sony (e.g. a VAIO series personal t» exposed to direct sunlight. This damages the computer) as well as to video devices.
Page 84 Moisture may condense when you bring • If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked, your camcorder from a cold place into a - consult your local authorized Sony service warm place (or vice versa) or when you use facility. your camcorder in a humid place as shown - wash off any liquid that may have contacted below.
Page 85 AC Adaptor during the distortion may be apparent. operation. • If the following problem occurs, clean the video heads for 10 seconds with the Sony DVM- Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to tum 12CLD cleaning cassette (optional). on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.
Page 86 Maintenance and precautions (Continued) ® About care and storage of the lens Remove dust from the inside area where the eyecup block was attached with a • Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft camera blower, etc. cloth in the fol1owing instances: - When there are fingerprints on the lens surface.
Page 87: Specifications
Remote Commander may Focal length not function properly. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. f=2.5 - 62.5 mm (1/8 - 2 1/2 in.) Use of another battery may present a risk of fire When converted to a 35 mm still or explosion.
Page 88 Specifications (Continued) In CAMERA-TAPE: Total dot number 41 - 1 189 mm (1 5/8 - 46 7/8 in.) 123200 (560 x 220) (16:9) General 43 - 1 075 mm (1 3/4 - 42318 in.) (4:3) In CAMERA-MEMORY: Power requirements 36 - 900 mm (1 7/16 - 35 1/2 in.) (4:3) DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) 39 - 975 mm (19/16 - 38 1/2 in.) (16:9) V (AC Adaptor)
Page 89 170 g (6.0 oz) excluding the power cord Micro," "MagicGate," "M.l\GI CG.l\TE ," "MagicGate Memory Stick" and "MagicGate (mains lead) Memory Stick Duo" are trademarks of Sony * See the label on the AC Adaptor for Corporation. other specifications. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Page 90: Quick Reference
Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls The numbers in () are reference pages. 4t----- [IDI---~II) [§]r---~---. --------110 '"------111 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch (24) PHOTO button (20, 23) ~ Power zoom lever (24, 28) OPENIEJECT lever (18) Hooks for a shoulder belt Attach a shoulder belt (optional).
Page 91 DISPIBATT 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 (17, 94) • REC START/STOP button (20, 22) [§] Zoom buttons (24, 28) WIDE SELECT button (25) Speaker Playback sound comes out from the speaker.
Page 92 Identifying parts and controls (Continued) 11--------..[2]1--------., ~-----ii 41----- [IDI--------;~ 61--------' POWER switch (15) Viewfinder (17) Eyecup (86) Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (17) DV interface (56,58) DC IN jack (12) CAMERA-TAPE, CAMERA- MEMORY, PLAYIEDIT lamp (15) REC START/STOP button (20, 22) AN Remote Connector (32, 56) Tripod receptacle Attach the tripod (optional: the length of the...
Page 93 Remote Commander PHOTO button* (20, 23) The on-screen image when you press this 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)** (PreviouslNext) buttons (31)** [§] Video control buttons (Rewind,...
Page 94: Indicators Displayed During Recording/Playback
Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording movies Remaining battery (approx.) Recording mode (50) 1:E) ~ Recording status ([STBYl (standby) or [RECl (recording)) Recording: Tape counter (hour: minute: second) Playback: Tape counter (hour: minute: second)ffime code (hour: minute: second: frame) [§J Recording capacity of the tape (approx.) Recording still images (52) [§]...
Page 95 1221 Center PreviouslNext image button (27) 12.31 Index screen display button (27) ~ Image protection mark (61) Slide show (45) ~ Print mark (61) NightShot plus (24) Super NightShot plus (40) Color Slow Shutter (40) PictBridge connecting You can use the [DISP GUIDE] (p. 96) to (62) check the function of each indicator that Warning (75)
Page 96 Indicators displayed during recording/playback (Continued) 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.51). You can easily check the meaning of each indicator that appears on the LCD screen.
Page 97: Index
Index Numeric/Symbol 12BIT D.EFFECT (Digital effect) .. 45 LLINK 16BIT DATA CODE 15,51,96 LLINK cable 56, 58 Date search Image protection DATEffIME 15,51,96 IMAGE SIZE A.SHUT OFF Delete pictures INDOOR (Auto shut oft) DEMO MODE "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack NY connecting cable 32, 56 ..........
Page 98 Index (Continued) MOSAIC Still image 20, 21, 23, 27 MOSAIC FADER STILL SET RECCTRL Movie 20, 21, 22, 26 (Recording control) SUNRSE SUNSET RECFOLDER SUPER NSPLUS (Super NightShot plus) ...40, 72 (Recording folder) RECMODE NEG.ART (Recording mode) NEW FOLDER Rec review Tape counter NORMAL Recording...
Page 99 Write-protect tab Zero set memory Zoom •...
Page 100 Spanish Quick Guide/Gura nipida en espanal Paso 1: Comprobacion de los elementos suministrados Asegurese de que su videocamara contiene Baterra recargable NP-FH40 (1) los siguientes elementos. El numero entre parentesis indica la cantidad del elemento. Adaptador de alimentaci6n de ca (1) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software"...
Page 101 Paso 2: Carga de la baterfa Baterfa Interruptor POWER Toma de entrada de cc C » "..:::a AI tomacorriente.~ C;;" :::I" de pared Adaptador de alimentaci6n de ca Cable de alimentaci6n Puede cargar la bateria Conecte el cable de alimentaci6n "lnfoLiTHIUM"...
Page 102 Paso 2: Carga de la bateria (Continuaci6n) Para utilizar una fuente de Para comprobar la carga restante de alimentacion externa la bateria (informacion sobre la bateria) Puede utilizar una fuente de alimentaci6n del tomacorriente de pared para operar la Ajuste el interruptor POWER en la posici6n videocamara mediante las mismas OFF (CHG) y, a continuaci6n, presione conexiones que realiza al cargar la bateria.
Page 103 Tiempo de carga Tiempo de reproduccion Tiempo aproximado (min) necesario para Tiempo aproximado (min) disponible cargar totalmente una baterfa descargada cuando utiliza una baterfa completamente cargada. por completo. NP-FH40 (suministrada) NP-FH40 (suministrada) NP-FH50 NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH70 NP-FHIOO NP-FHlOO Tiempo de grabacion Acerca de la baterfa Tiempo aproximado (min) disponible •...
Page 104 Paso 2: Carga de la bateria (Continuaci6n) Acerca del adaptador de alimentaci6n de • Si utiliza el adaptador de alimentaci6n de ca conectelo a un tomacorriente de pared cercano. Si se produce alguna fall a de funcionamiento al utilizar la videocamara, desconecte el adaptador de alimentaci6n de ca del tomacorriente de inmediato.
Page 105 Paso 3: Activacion de la alimentacion ajuste de la fecha y hora Ajuste la fecha y la hora cuando use la 01G. videocamara por primera vez. De 10 Ajuste [A] (ano) con contrario, la pantalla [AJUS.RELOJ] Puede seleccionar cualquier aiio hasta el aparecera cada vez que encienda la aiio 2079.
Page 106 Paso 3: Activacion de la alimentacion y ajuste de la fecha y hora (Continuacion) • Con el fin de ahorrar energia de la bateria, cuando se adquiere la videocamara, esta viene ajustada para apagarse automaticamente si se deja encendida sin realizar ninguna operaci6n durante unos 5 min (minuto) ([APAGADO AUTO]).
Page 107 Paso 4: Realizacion de aiustes antes de la grabacion • Presione DISPIBATI INFO para activar desactivar los indicadores que aparecen en pantalla (como la informaci6n de la bateria). Deslice el interruptor LENS COVER hacia la posici6n OPEN. Puede ver imagenes utilizando el visor para evitar el desgaste de la baterfa cuando la imagen en la pantalla LCD es mala.
Page 108 Paso 5: Insercion de una cinta un "Memory Stick Duo" " Notas • No fueree el eompartimiento del videoeasete presionando la parte Solamente puede utilizar videocasetes de con la marea I I mientras DO NOT PUSH formato mini DV MiniD.-'T • se destiza haeia adentro.
Page 109 Inserte el "Memory Stick Duo" en la ranura Memory Stick Duo en el sentido correcto hasta que calce. Indicador de acceso l» Con la marca ... hacia la tn· pantalla LCD :::r Para expulsar un "Memory Stick Duo" Empuje ligeramente una sola vez deslice hacia afuera el "Memory Stick Duo"...
Page 110 Grabacion Abra la cubierta del objetivo. jPHOTO Interruptor POWER '''i--- REC START/ REC START/ STOP STOP~ Grabacion de peHculas Las pelfculas 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. :---- Si el interruptor POWER esta en la posicion OFF (eHG), deslicelo mientras presiona el boton verde.
Page 111 Grabacion de imagenes fijas ::&I Las imagenes 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 esta en la posicion OFF deslicelo mientras presiona el boton verde.
Page 112 Reproduccion Deslice el interruptor POWER en el sentido de la flecha varias veces para encender el indicador PLAY/EDIT. ,..-- Si el interruptor POWER esta en la posici6n OFF (CHG), desHcelo mientras presiona el bot6n verde. Reproduccion de peliculas I..Ell y, Toque a continuaci6n, toque III para iniciar la reproduccion.
Page 113 Visualizaci6n de imagenes fijas ::11 Toque IMEMORYI. Se visualiza la imagen grabada mas recientemente. Lr=:J Lt=:J C,--=:J Cambio del soporte ..P·MENU F'--' f " de reproducci6n AnteriorlSiguiente Ir a la visualizaci6n de la pantalla de fndice aparece en la pantalla de reproducci6n de cinta. * IMEMORYI Para visualizar imagenes de un "Memory Stick Duo"...
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.
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Page 121 Handycam and the Handycam logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Handycam et Ie logo Handycam sont des marques deposees de Sony Corporation. "'I'./'T-( tJ1.>. "!:~ =-l!l<'i't;jH:tO)ftlliflj.<,~. ©2008 Sony Corporation All rights reserved.l©2008 Sony Corporation Tous droits reserves. Made in Japan/Febrique au Japon All products shown in this video are subject to availability and may be discontinued without notice.
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Page 129: Batteries/Chargers
The scene was perfect, the moment was right, Your battery was out of juice. Don't let it happen again, Carry an extra SonV" battery for your Digital Handycam'" camcorder. And, to catch the action non-stop, be sure to pack a Sony battery charger.
Page 130 Chargers ~)t/ril .,,'- Travel Charger .<~ BC-TRP $59.99 "'0 N" About the size of a mobile phone. this compact charger with retractable plug makes a great traveling companion. Universal voltage: AC 1OD-240V (50/60 Hz). Compatible with NP-FP50/71/90 and NP-FH50/701l00. InfoUTHIV':! 'nfoUTHIV!! ~".
Page 131: Kits/Cases
Value Kit ACC-FH70 $114.99 Get great Sony accessories at a great price. This value kit includes a Sony LCS-VA30 premium sott carrying case. plus a spare Sony NP-FH70 camcorder battery. You save Starter Kit for MiniDV Camcorder nearly $20 over the individual purchase prices.
Page 132 LC5-X30 $39.99 and still camera. The roamy Core Case has an adjustable partition The perfect bag for stowing your Sony Handycam and colored interiar, making it easy to find items and a padded camcorder and all your extra gear. Wifh a bigger shoulder strap.
Page 133 COMPARISON With Wide-Angle Lens With Built-in Lens With Telephoto Lens WIDE RnGLE CRP," Simulated images for illustrative purposes. VCL-HA20 $109,99 Get visuolly twice as close to your video Ultra-thin design compared to subjects with this versatile 2,OX tele conventional wide-angte lens conversion lens, Includes adaptors for 25 mm, 30 mm and 37 mm lenses, Regular wide--...
Page 134 '9 :ilt"1 ':it VF-30CPKX S (30 mm) $69.99 Suppress annoying reflections bouncing off glass or water with the 30 mm Sony" Circulor Polorizing Filter. Kit also comes with a Multi-eoat Lens Protector plus hard carrying case. COMPARISON 80,,"-v Without Polarizing With Polarizing '0,.,.';:-...
Page 135: Water Housing/Tripods
.• .., ::;:'W!!!!!!!!""'.,,..- soNY 'iP"',,P ",. ::-- ..., Sports Pack SPK-HCD $249.99 Water-resistant housing lets you capture beautiful underwafer scenery to a depth of 17 feet. Includes built-in microphone and external controls for power. zoom. record. and photo capture.
Page 136 VCT-R100 $34.99 in remote camcorder operation. You can adjust Steady your shots with the lightweight Sony" travel tripod. your zoom speed with a simple tilt of a lever and Extends up to a generous 39 3/8" for taking pictures, then folds use the Guide Frame feature to help align and down to a compact 14- for travel.
Page 137: Memory Stick® Media/Tape/Cables
Offering the some great quality as the Premium line of topes. the Capacity, transfer speeds, and other Memory Stick PRO"" media features vary by Sony" Color Collection makes it easy to organize and categorize and are dependent upon the design of host hardware devices. See host device your MiniDV tope collection.
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DVDirect recorder, DVDirect Recorder DVD Recorders Now that you've captured all those precious family memories, how will you preserve them? Sony DVDirect drives and DVD recorders make it easy to view, save, and record your camcorder footage to long-lasting DVD disks.
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Page 142 WARRANTV(uSOn,y) Sony Electronics Inc. (" Sony") wa rra nts th is product aga inst defects in material or workma nship for the ti me periods and as set forth below. Pursuant to this Limited Warranty, Sony will, at its option, repair the product using new or refurbished parts or (ii) replace the product with a new or refurbished product.

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