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For more information regarding recycling of the FCC Rules. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of rechargeable batteries, call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222SONY (7669) The number below is for ...free 1-800-8228837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of electric shock to the following two conditions:...201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC20 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
For more information regarding recycling of the FCC Rules. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of rechargeable batteries, call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222SONY (7669) The number below is for ...free 1-800-8228837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of electric shock to the following two conditions:...201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC20 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
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Battery pack • When you are using the camcorder • Hold your camcorder correctly. • You can also use the Strap Belt as shown in the following illustration. Notes on using the touch panel, place your camcorder (p. 20). • Be careful not to press buttons beside the LCD screen accidentally when you open or close.... • Unavailable buttons will be used for screen display on your hand on the back side of the LCD panel. • Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts. • If the Strap Belt is too long, fasten the Strap Belt as a wrist strap.
Battery pack • When you are using the camcorder • Hold your camcorder correctly. • You can also use the Strap Belt as shown in the following illustration. Notes on using the touch panel, place your camcorder (p. 20). • Be careful not to press buttons beside the LCD screen accidentally when you open or close.... • Unavailable buttons will be used for screen display on your hand on the back side of the LCD panel. • Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts. • If the Strap Belt is too long, fasten the Strap Belt as a wrist strap.
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... manually 30 ,continued 5 Tape photo recording 24 Recording with ease 10 Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items 11 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 12 Using an outside power source 14 Step 3: Turning the power on 15 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder 16 Adjusting...Using zoom ...22 Recording in dark places - NightShot plus 29 Adjusting the focus 29 Adjusting the focus for the selected subject - Easy Handycam 25 Adjusting the exposure 26 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 26 Fixing the exposure for an off-center subject - Table of Contents Read...
... manually 30 ,continued 5 Tape photo recording 24 Recording with ease 10 Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items 11 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 12 Using an outside power source 14 Step 3: Turning the power on 15 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder 16 Adjusting...Using zoom ...22 Recording in dark places - NightShot plus 29 Adjusting the focus 29 Adjusting the focus for the selected subject - Easy Handycam 25 Adjusting the exposure 26 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 26 Fixing the exposure for an off-center subject - Table of Contents Read...
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..., etc 58 Using the (OTHERS) menu - Digital program editing 64 Dubbing sound to a recorded tape ....69 Creating DVDs or VCDs 71 Refer also to other operating instructions supplied with your camcorder: • Editing images with your camcorder abroad 81 Usable cassette tapes 82 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 83 About i.LINK 85 Maintenance and... MIX ..........50 Using the (LCD/VF SET) menu - REC MODE/FRAME REC/ INT.REC, etc 55 Using the (SETUP MENU) menu - Advanced operations Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 43 Using the (MANUAL SET) menu -
..., etc 58 Using the (OTHERS) menu - Digital program editing 64 Dubbing sound to a recorded tape ....69 Creating DVDs or VCDs 71 Refer also to other operating instructions supplied with your camcorder: • Editing images with your camcorder abroad 81 Usable cassette tapes 82 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 83 About i.LINK 85 Maintenance and... MIX ..........50 Using the (LCD/VF SET) menu - REC MODE/FRAME REC/ INT.REC, etc 55 Using the (SETUP MENU) menu - Advanced operations Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 43 Using the (MANUAL SET) menu -
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...the cassette lid after the direction of the up, then push the center the cassette compartment arrow to the camcorder. Quick Start Guide Recording movies 1 Attach the charged battery pack to open the lid. OPEN/ZEJECT lever Window-side 8 Quick Start Guide ZEJECT lever in the ...direction of the slides back in by itself. The cassette compartment cassette. comes out automatically. To charge the battery, see page 12. of the back of the arrow until it clicks. 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. a Slide the OPEN/ b Insert the cassette with c Press .
...the cassette lid after the direction of the up, then push the center the cassette compartment arrow to the camcorder. Quick Start Guide Recording movies 1 Attach the charged battery pack to open the lid. OPEN/ZEJECT lever Window-side 8 Quick Start Guide ZEJECT lever in the ...direction of the slides back in by itself. The cassette compartment cassette. comes out automatically. To charge the battery, see page 12. of the back of the arrow until it clicks. 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. a Slide the OPEN/ b Insert the cassette with c Press .
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The number in parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. Getting started Power cord (1) Wireless Remote Commander (1) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Camera Operations Guide (This manual) (1) Computer Applications Guide (1) Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP50 (1) CD-ROM "SPVD-012 USB Driver" (1) Getting started 11 AC Adaptor (1) Cleaning cloth (1) Shoe cover (1) Attached to the camcorder.
The number in parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. Getting started Power cord (1) Wireless Remote Commander (1) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Camera Operations Guide (This manual) (1) Computer Applications Guide (1) Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP50 (1) CD-ROM "SPVD-012 USB Driver" (1) Getting started 11 AC Adaptor (1) Cleaning cloth (1) Shoe cover (1) Attached to the camcorder.
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...to OFF (CHG). The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. Battery pack DC IN jack DC plug 2 With the v mark on your camcorder. b Notes • You cannot use batteries other than the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (P series) (p. 83). • Do not short-circuit the DC ...CHG (charge) lamp Power cord To the wall outlet AC Adaptor 1 Attach the battery pack by attaching the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (P series) to your camcorder. Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the battery by sliding it clicks. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet immediately if ...
...to OFF (CHG). The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. Battery pack DC IN jack DC plug 2 With the v mark on your camcorder. b Notes • You cannot use batteries other than the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (P series) (p. 83). • Do not short-circuit the DC ...CHG (charge) lamp Power cord To the wall outlet AC Adaptor 1 Attach the battery pack by attaching the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (P series) to your camcorder. Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the battery by sliding it clicks. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet immediately if ...
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.... C Approximate possible recording time using the LCD panel. When LCD BACKLIGHT is turned off. 1 Set the POWER switch to ON Battery pack Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FP50 110 60 (supplied) NP-FP70 235 125 NP-FP90 415 225 ,continued Getting started... Battery pack 1 Set the POWER switch to view it . To check the remaining battery - Battery Info DSPL/BATT INFO POWER switch You can check the battery's current charge level and its current remaining recording time both during charging...
.... C Approximate possible recording time using the LCD panel. When LCD BACKLIGHT is turned off. 1 Set the POWER switch to ON Battery pack Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FP50 110 60 (supplied) NP-FP70 235 125 NP-FP90 415 225 ,continued Getting started... Battery pack 1 Set the POWER switch to view it . To check the remaining battery - Battery Info DSPL/BATT INFO POWER switch You can check the battery's current charge level and its current remaining recording time both during charging...
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...charge even when it while connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor. Connect your camcorder as the power source when you use a fully charged battery pack at 25°C (77°F). Battery pack LCD panel opened* NP-FP50 125 (supplied) NP-FP70 265 NP-FP90 475 LCD...NP-FP70 265 145 NP-FP90 475 260 Recording time when recording with the viewfinder Approximate number of your camcorder. The battery pack is still supplied to it is attached to your camcorder, even if its power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet. • The recording and playback time...
...charge even when it while connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor. Connect your camcorder as the power source when you use a fully charged battery pack at 25°C (77°F). Battery pack LCD panel opened* NP-FP50 125 (supplied) NP-FP70 265 NP-FP90 475 LCD...NP-FP70 265 145 NP-FP90 475 260 Recording time when recording with the viewfinder Approximate number of your camcorder. The battery pack is still supplied to it is attached to your camcorder, even if its power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet. • The recording and playback time...
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... the LCD panel. When the POWER switch is set LCD BACKLIGHT to meet various recording situations. Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it to the CAMERA mode, touch and select PAGE2. Viewfinder lens adjustment lever 1 Extend the viewfinder. 2 Adjust the viewfinder ...adjust the brightness by adjusting the angle of the LCD panel. Even when there are using the viewfinder when you use your camcorder in bright conditions, set to the desired position. Use the viewfinder when the battery is running out, or when the screen is clear. 16 Getting started
... the LCD panel. When the POWER switch is set LCD BACKLIGHT to meet various recording situations. Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it to the CAMERA mode, touch and select PAGE2. Viewfinder lens adjustment lever 1 Extend the viewfinder. 2 Adjust the viewfinder ...adjust the brightness by adjusting the angle of the LCD panel. Even when there are using the viewfinder when you use your camcorder in bright conditions, set to the desired position. Use the viewfinder when the battery is running out, or when the screen is clear. 16 Getting started
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...the viewfinder. are displayed. 6 Touch the button you are recording, you set the clock for the first time. ,continued Getting started To use your camcorder for the first time. Proceed to set. • EXPOSURE: Adjust with the screen facing out. EXPOSURE, etc. In that case, charge the ... from the memory. Step 5: Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using the battery pack, p. 51). If you do not use the viewfinder during operation When you are using this camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in the viewfinder. POWER switch 1 Turn on your...
...the viewfinder. are displayed. 6 Touch the button you are recording, you set the clock for the first time. ,continued Getting started To use your camcorder for the first time. Proceed to set. • EXPOSURE: Adjust with the screen facing out. EXPOSURE, etc. In that case, charge the ... from the memory. Step 5: Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using the battery pack, p. 51). If you do not use the viewfinder during operation When you are using this camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in the viewfinder. POWER switch 1 Turn on your...
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...(p. 11 - Recording Recording movies Before recording, follow steps 1 to CLOSE. Recording starts. [REC] appears on the environment of use your camcorder, we recommend recording with stereo sound. To turn the power off Slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG), then set to stop recording...REC START/STOP z Tip • Performing Easy Handycam operation, even first time users can also record movies by pressing REC START/STOP beside the LCD screen. p. 20). Your camcorder is useful for Cassette Memory cassettes B Remaining battery The indicated time may not be displayed during ...
...(p. 11 - Recording Recording movies Before recording, follow steps 1 to CLOSE. Recording starts. [REC] appears on the environment of use your camcorder, we recommend recording with stereo sound. To turn the power off Slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG), then set to stop recording...REC START/STOP z Tip • Performing Easy Handycam operation, even first time users can also record movies by pressing REC START/STOP beside the LCD screen. p. 20). Your camcorder is useful for Cassette Memory cassettes B Remaining battery The indicated time may not be displayed during ...
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Recording in mirror mode You can turn the LCD panel towards the subject so that you and your camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus in that point activate the digital zoom ([D ZOOM], p. 47). z Tips • To ensure smooth transition on the screen (p. 37). Do not.../Time code or tape counter (hour: minute: second) F Recording capacity of the tape (p. 55) G Function button b Notes • Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch up , and then press REC START/STOP. Do not remove the cassette. (The picture will automatically turn off .) - Recording...
Recording in mirror mode You can turn the LCD panel towards the subject so that you and your camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus in that point activate the digital zoom ([D ZOOM], p. 47). z Tips • To ensure smooth transition on the screen (p. 37). Do not.../Time code or tape counter (hour: minute: second) F Recording capacity of the tape (p. 55) G Function button b Notes • Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch up , and then press REC START/STOP. Do not remove the cassette. (The picture will automatically turn off .) - Recording...
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...or [ONE PUSH] under white or cool white fluorescent lamps. ,continued Recording 27 Recording You remove the battery pack for more than 5 minutes. • Do not shake or strike the camcorder while flashes quickly. • When flashes slowly, the white balance is selected. [ AUTO] Select when... the POWER switch to [ONE PUSH]. - When you touch [ONE PUSH] 1 Frame a white object such as you touch , set to [ AUTO], aim your camcorder in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. 5 Touch . 6 Touch . z Tip • If you want to [ AUTO] (p. 28). The indicators in ...
...or [ONE PUSH] under white or cool white fluorescent lamps. ,continued Recording 27 Recording You remove the battery pack for more than 5 minutes. • Do not shake or strike the camcorder while flashes quickly. • When flashes slowly, the white balance is selected. [ AUTO] Select when... the POWER switch to [ONE PUSH]. - When you touch [ONE PUSH] 1 Frame a white object such as you touch , set to [ AUTO], aim your camcorder in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. 5 Touch . 6 Touch . z Tip • If you want to [ AUTO] (p. 28). The indicators in ...
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..., touch (play back in various modes You will not hear the recorded sound. Playback Indicators displayed during playback 60min 0:00:00:15 60min FN A Remaining battery time B Recording mode (SP or LP) C Tape transport indicator D Time code (hour: minute: second: frame) or tape counter (hour: minute: second) E Function button F Video operation...
..., touch (play back in various modes You will not hear the recorded sound. Playback Indicators displayed during playback 60min 0:00:00:15 60min FN A Remaining battery time B Recording mode (SP or LP) C Tape transport indicator D Time code (hour: minute: second: frame) or tape counter (hour: minute: second) E Function button F Video operation...
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... brightness. BRIGHT Select to brighten the viewfinder screen. The recorded picture will not be affected by this setting. Customizing Your Camcorder 51 Customizing Your Camcorder Using the (LCD/VF SET) menu - Unavailable items will not be affected by this setting. LCD/VF SET LCD ...B. L. STBY EXEC RET. b Notes • When you select [BRIGHT], the battery life is automatically selected for the setting. • When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is reduced by about 10 percent during recording. LCD COLOR VF...
... brightness. BRIGHT Select to brighten the viewfinder screen. The recorded picture will not be affected by this setting. Customizing Your Camcorder 51 Customizing Your Camcorder Using the (LCD/VF SET) menu - Unavailable items will not be affected by this setting. LCD/VF SET LCD ...B. L. STBY EXEC RET. b Notes • When you select [BRIGHT], the battery life is automatically selected for the setting. • When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is reduced by about 10 percent during recording. LCD COLOR VF...
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... select the title in memory. TITLEERASE 1 Select the title that you want to delete using your camcorder on the battery pack and do not want to display the title. ,continued Customizing Your Camcorder 53 When you press REC START/STOP to start again from 8 to continue superimposing the title. ...). The power will not be detected as the default setting. Even though the power goes off, the characters you play back the picture. Customizing Your Camcorder Color white t yellow t violet t red t cyan t green t blue Size small y large (You can only select the small size when you are ...
... select the title in memory. TITLEERASE 1 Select the title that you want to delete using your camcorder on the battery pack and do not want to display the title. ,continued Customizing Your Camcorder 53 When you press REC START/STOP to start again from 8 to continue superimposing the title. ...). The power will not be detected as the default setting. Even though the power goes off, the characters you play back the picture. Customizing Your Camcorder Color white t yellow t violet t red t cyan t green t blue Size small y large (You can only select the small size when you are ...
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Customizing Your Camcorder • If [A.SHUT OFF] is set to [5min] when the camcorder is used on the battery pack, the power will be turned off after approximately 5 minutes (p. 60). Customizing Your Camcorder 59
Customizing Your Camcorder • If [A.SHUT OFF] is set to [5min] when the camcorder is used on the battery pack, the power will be turned off after approximately 5 minutes (p. 60). Customizing Your Camcorder 59
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...on the power mode of the melody. WORLD TIME You can select items listed below on the touch panel. Select to prevent the battery from responding to cancel the melody, the beep sound, the shutter sound or the confirmation beep sound for operation on the OTHERS menu.... Select to deactivate the Remote Commander to sound a beep instead of your camcorder. Select to prevent your camcorder abroad. Unavailable items will be grayed out. When approximately 5 minutes have elapsed while you set the time difference to 0, the...
...on the power mode of the melody. WORLD TIME You can select items listed below on the touch panel. Select to prevent the battery from responding to cancel the melody, the beep sound, the shutter sound or the confirmation beep sound for operation on the OTHERS menu.... Select to deactivate the Remote Commander to sound a beep instead of your camcorder. Select to prevent your camcorder abroad. Unavailable items will be grayed out. When approximately 5 minutes have elapsed while you set the time difference to 0, the...
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A red mark remains on your camcorder. The adjusted audio balance returns to the default setting in about 5 minutes after the battery pack or other power sources have recorded audio in "Recording sound" (p. 69). 2 Touch to display [PAGE1]. 3 Touch MENU. 4 Select (VCR ... sound added afterwards ([ST2]). VCR SET HiFi SOUND AUDIO MIX ST1 ST2 EXEC RET. 5 Touch / to stop audio dubbing. To dub on other DCR-HC20 camcorders). Then, perform steps 4 to select scenes, then touch [AUDIO DUB]. 10Touch [ RET.], then . Checking and adjusting the recorded sound 1 Play back...
A red mark remains on your camcorder. The adjusted audio balance returns to the default setting in about 5 minutes after the battery pack or other power sources have recorded audio in "Recording sound" (p. 69). 2 Touch to display [PAGE1]. 3 Touch MENU. 4 Select (VCR ... sound added afterwards ([ST2]). VCR SET HiFi SOUND AUDIO MIX ST1 ST2 EXEC RET. 5 Touch / to stop audio dubbing. To dub on other DCR-HC20 camcorders). Then, perform steps 4 to select scenes, then touch [AUDIO DUB]. 10Touch [ RET.], then . Checking and adjusting the recorded sound 1 Play back...