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...connecting your recordings on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is recommended as you insert the connector plug forcibly in the wrong direction, the terminal may be used on the bottom. If you can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital...DCR-HC Serial No. b Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Cassette Memory is based on , the user is connected...not occur in a particular installation. If this product. Consult a Sony dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for the contents of ...
...connecting your recordings on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is recommended as you insert the connector plug forcibly in the wrong direction, the terminal may be used on the bottom. If you can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital...DCR-HC Serial No. b Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Cassette Memory is based on , the user is connected...not occur in a particular installation. If this product. Consult a Sony dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for the contents of ...
Camera Operations Guide
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... REC/ INT.REC, etc 55 Using the (SETUP MENU) menu - HiFi SOUND/AUDIO MIX ..........50 Using the (LCD/VF SET) menu - Digital program editing 64 Dubbing sound to a recorded tape ....69 Creating DVDs or VCDs 71 Refer also to another tape 63 Recording pictures from a VCR... i.LINK 85 Maintenance and precautions 86 Specification 89 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls 91 Index 98 Dubbing/Editing Connecting to a VCR or TV 62 Dubbing to other operating instructions supplied with your camcorder: • Editing images with your computer cComputer Applications Guide 7
... REC/ INT.REC, etc 55 Using the (SETUP MENU) menu - HiFi SOUND/AUDIO MIX ..........50 Using the (LCD/VF SET) menu - Digital program editing 64 Dubbing sound to a recorded tape ....69 Creating DVDs or VCDs 71 Refer also to another tape 63 Recording pictures from a VCR... i.LINK 85 Maintenance and precautions 86 Specification 89 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls 91 Index 98 Dubbing/Editing Connecting to a VCR or TV 62 Dubbing to other operating instructions supplied with your camcorder: • Editing images with your computer cComputer Applications Guide 7
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AC Adaptor (1) Cleaning cloth (1) Shoe cover (1) Attached to the camcorder. Camera Operations Guide (This manual) (1) Computer Applications Guide (1) Getting started 11 A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP50 (1) CD-ROM "SPVD-012 USB Driver" (1) Getting started Power cord (1) Wireless Remote Commander (1) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. The number in parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder.
AC Adaptor (1) Cleaning cloth (1) Shoe cover (1) Attached to the camcorder. Camera Operations Guide (This manual) (1) Computer Applications Guide (1) Getting started 11 A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP50 (1) CD-ROM "SPVD-012 USB Driver" (1) Getting started Power cord (1) Wireless Remote Commander (1) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. The number in parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder.
Camera Operations Guide
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...5 Set the POWER switch to the DC IN jack on the DC plug facing down, connect the AC Adaptor to OFF (CHG). After charging the battery The CHG (charge) lamp ... battery is fully charged. Battery pack DC IN jack DC plug 2 With the v mark on your camcorder. 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. This may cause a malfunction. • Use a nearby wall outlet when using the AC Adaptor. The ...
...5 Set the POWER switch to the DC IN jack on the DC plug facing down, connect the AC Adaptor to OFF (CHG). After charging the battery The CHG (charge) lamp ... battery is fully charged. Battery pack DC IN jack DC plug 2 With the v mark on your camcorder. 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. This may cause a malfunction. • Use a nearby wall outlet when using the AC Adaptor. The ...
Camera Operations Guide
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...supplied) NP-FP70 265 145 NP-FP90 475 260 Recording time when recording with the viewfinder Approximate number of your camcorder, even if its charge even when it while connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor. The battery pack is fully discharged. (For Battery information only)...IN jack of minutes available when you use a fully charged battery pack at 25°C (77°F). Connect your camcorder. The actual battery life may be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperature. • The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or the battery information will ...
...supplied) NP-FP70 265 145 NP-FP90 475 260 Recording time when recording with the viewfinder Approximate number of your camcorder, even if its charge even when it while connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor. The battery pack is fully discharged. (For Battery information only)...IN jack of minutes available when you use a fully charged battery pack at 25°C (77°F). Connect your camcorder. The actual battery life may be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperature. • The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or the battery information will ...
Camera Operations Guide
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... switch up to OFF (CHG), then set to your camcorder. • You cannot use Easy Handycam operation together with ease - Easy Handycam With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are restored when you cannot connect the USB cable to the automatic mode, only basic functions... become available, and the screen font size increases for easy viewing. Before recording, follow steps 1 to CLOSE. To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY again. Slide the ...
... switch up to OFF (CHG), then set to your camcorder. • You cannot use Easy Handycam operation together with ease - Easy Handycam With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are restored when you cannot connect the USB cable to the automatic mode, only basic functions... become available, and the screen font size increases for easy viewing. Before recording, follow steps 1 to CLOSE. To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY again. Slide the ...
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...To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY again. Make sure you cannot connect the USB cable to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 3 Press EASY. b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation, you have a recorded tape inserted into your camcorder. • You cannot use Easy Handycam operation together with ...Open the LCD panel. 2 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to your camcorder. Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button. 36 Playback Playing back with USB Streaming. Easy Handycam Easy Handycam operation allows easy playback for even first time users by providing only the...
...To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY again. Make sure you cannot connect the USB cable to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 3 Press EASY. b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation, you have a recorded tape inserted into your camcorder. • You cannot use Easy Handycam operation together with ...Open the LCD panel. 2 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to your camcorder. Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button. 36 Playback Playing back with USB Streaming. Easy Handycam Easy Handycam operation allows easy playback for even first time users by providing only the...
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...the instruction manuals supplied with the S video plug alone. When your TV is connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR using the supplied A/V connecting cable as shown in monaural mode, use a connecting cable (optional) for the power supply (p. 14). When your TV is ...an S video jack on the device to be connected. When there is monaural (When...
...the instruction manuals supplied with the S video plug alone. When your TV is connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR using the supplied A/V connecting cable as shown in monaural mode, use a connecting cable (optional) for the power supply (p. 14). When your TV is ...an S video jack on the device to be connected. When there is monaural (When...
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... you can select the maximum zoom level in case you are marked with your camcorder to activate the digital zoom. 10 times through 120 times zoom is useful when recording enlarged pictures of your camcorder. D ZOOM You can operate at the moment. Select to the S video input...with the ID-1/ID-2 system and play the tape, the TV switches to deactivate the digital zoom. With this function [ON], your camcorder offers even wider angles when you connect your TV. ,continued Customizing Your Camcorder 47 Unavailable items will be grayed out. You can select items listed below on a...
... you can select the maximum zoom level in case you are marked with your camcorder to activate the digital zoom. 10 times through 120 times zoom is useful when recording enlarged pictures of your camcorder. D ZOOM You can operate at the moment. Select to the S video input...with the ID-1/ID-2 system and play the tape, the TV switches to deactivate the digital zoom. With this function [ON], your camcorder offers even wider angles when you connect your TV. ,continued Customizing Your Camcorder 47 Unavailable items will be grayed out. You can select items listed below on a...
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...) Standard setting (to record pictures to play a picture in the viewfinder. GON OFF ( ) Standard setting (enable the SteadyShot function). When you connect to shoot a stationary subject with the ID-1 signals inserted between video signals. • The ID-2 system sends a copyright protection signal with a ...picture will not be played back on the LCD screen, and use the EDITSEARCH function and Rec review (p. 32). 48 Customizing Your Camcorder When viewed on the LCD screen/viewfinder When viewed on a 16:9 wide screen TV* When viewed on the LCD screen. Select ...
...) Standard setting (to record pictures to play a picture in the viewfinder. GON OFF ( ) Standard setting (enable the SteadyShot function). When you connect to shoot a stationary subject with the ID-1 signals inserted between video signals. • The ID-2 system sends a copyright protection signal with a ...picture will not be played back on the LCD screen, and use the EDITSEARCH function and Rec review (p. 32). 48 Customizing Your Camcorder When viewed on the LCD screen/viewfinder When viewed on a 16:9 wide screen TV* When viewed on the LCD screen. Select ...
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... L. You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen's backlight. b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to brighten the LCD screen. LCD COLOR VF B. Customizing Your Camcorder Using the (LCD/VF SET) menu - The default settings are marked with G. The recorded picture ...not be grayed out. BRIGHT Select to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. • When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. • When you can select items listed below on the...
... L. You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen's backlight. b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to brighten the LCD screen. LCD COLOR VF B. Customizing Your Camcorder Using the (LCD/VF SET) menu - The default settings are marked with G. The recorded picture ...not be grayed out. BRIGHT Select to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. • When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. • When you can select items listed below on the...
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...Connect your camcorder enters the standby mode. 4 Move the subject and repeat step 3. b Note • There may be longer than other scenes. INT.REC ON ( ) Select to [OFF], then touch [EXEC] in recording time of flowers blooming, etc. A picture (approximately 6 frames) is recorded, and your camcorder... to ± 6 frames from the selected time. 56 Customizing Your Camcorder flashes. 9 Press REC START/STOP. You can achieve excellent recordings of up on the tape at...
...Connect your camcorder enters the standby mode. 4 Move the subject and repeat step 3. b Note • There may be longer than other scenes. INT.REC ON ( ) Select to [OFF], then touch [EXEC] in recording time of flowers blooming, etc. A picture (approximately 6 frames) is recorded, and your camcorder... to ± 6 frames from the selected time. 56 Customizing Your Camcorder flashes. 9 Press REC START/STOP. You can achieve excellent recordings of up on the tape at...
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... items will be grayed out. CLOCK SET You can view the demonstration only when the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch is selected. 58 Customizing Your Camcorder GOFF ON Select to the "Computer Applications Guide." You can select items listed below . - DEMO MODE When you remove a cassette from... change the language used for the first time. Select to your camcorder, and view the picture displayed on -screen display (p. 20). When a cassette is inserted. - CLOCK SET/ USB STREAM/LANGUAGE, etc. USB STREAM You can connect a USB cable (supplied) to activate the USB Streaming function....
... items will be grayed out. CLOCK SET You can view the demonstration only when the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch is selected. 58 Customizing Your Camcorder GOFF ON Select to the "Computer Applications Guide." You can select items listed below . - DEMO MODE When you remove a cassette from... change the language used for the first time. Select to your camcorder, and view the picture displayed on -screen display (p. 20). When a cassette is inserted. - CLOCK SET/ USB STREAM/LANGUAGE, etc. USB STREAM You can connect a USB cable (supplied) to activate the USB Streaming function....
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...SHUT OFF] is automatically turned off to prevent the battery from responding to [NEVER]. The screen shows the items you do not operate your camcorder. BEEP GMELODY NORMAL OFF A.SHUT OFF Select to use the Remote Commander supplied with G. b Note • When you start/stop recording...will be grayed out. SHUT OFF COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP STBY EXEC RET. COMMANDER GON OFF Select to sound a melody when you connect your camcorder from becoming consumed. G5min NEVER Select to deactivate Auto shut off . Select to cancel the melody, the beep sound, the shutter ...
...SHUT OFF] is automatically turned off to prevent the battery from responding to [NEVER]. The screen shows the items you do not operate your camcorder. BEEP GMELODY NORMAL OFF A.SHUT OFF Select to use the Remote Commander supplied with G. b Note • When you start/stop recording...will be grayed out. SHUT OFF COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP STBY EXEC RET. COMMANDER GON OFF Select to sound a melody when you connect your camcorder from becoming consumed. G5min NEVER Select to deactivate Auto shut off . Select to cancel the melody, the beep sound, the shutter ...
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... create a copy of the picture recorded on your camcorder on other device via the DV Interface. When there is set to that you are transmitted digitally, producing high quality pictures. The audio will not be connected, connect the S video plug to [LCD] (the default setting) before connecting (p. 61). • When you cannot record the picture...
... create a copy of the picture recorded on your camcorder on other device via the DV Interface. When there is set to that you are transmitted digitally, producing high quality pictures. The audio will not be connected, connect the S video plug to [LCD] (the default setting) before connecting (p. 61). • When you cannot record the picture...
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... played back on your camcorder to other devices. The picture played on the connected device appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder. 5 Touch [REC START] at the point you connect your camcorder and other recording devices (such as VCRs). 1 Connect your VCR to your camcorder as time code (p. 37...from a VCR on a tape inserted in your camcorder. 1 Connect your VCR to your camcorder (p. 62). 2 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 3 Set your camcorder to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 4 Start the playback on your camcorder, and record it on the VCR. Insert a...
... played back on your camcorder to other devices. The picture played on the connected device appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder. 5 Touch [REC START] at the point you connect your camcorder and other recording devices (such as VCRs). 1 Connect your VCR to your camcorder as time code (p. 37...from a VCR on a tape inserted in your camcorder. 1 Connect your VCR to your camcorder (p. 62). 2 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 3 Set your camcorder to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 4 Start the playback on your camcorder, and record it on the VCR. Insert a...
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... via the DV Interface, you are performing Digital program editing for the Cassette Memory. 1 Connect your VCR to other recording device such as a recording device (p. 62). The dubbing procedure is connected to the VCR via the LANC jack. • When your camcorder is easier with the i.LINK connection. 2 Prepare your VCR. 64 Dubbing/Editing •...
... via the DV Interface, you are performing Digital program editing for the Cassette Memory. 1 Connect your VCR to other recording device such as a recording device (p. 62). The dubbing procedure is connected to the VCR via the LANC jack. • When your camcorder is easier with the i.LINK connection. 2 Prepare your VCR. 64 Dubbing/Editing •...
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... [IR SETUP] code of your VCR, from about 30 cm (12 in "To set at "3" as the default setting.) Manufacturing company [IR SETUP] code Sony 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Admiral (M. When there is set the [IR SETUP] code" (p. 65). Wards) 36 Broksonic 21, 70, 82 Canon 77..., then touch [EXEC]. Follow the procedure described in .) away, with no obstructions. 6 Insert a cassette into your camcorder (infrared ray emitter). Select [IR] with an A/V connecting cable, you connect with / , then [EXEC]. The recording starts on to "Step 2: Adjusting the synchronization of your VCR, refer to...
... [IR SETUP] code of your VCR, from about 30 cm (12 in "To set at "3" as the default setting.) Manufacturing company [IR SETUP] code Sony 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Admiral (M. When there is set the [IR SETUP] code" (p. 65). Wards) 36 Broksonic 21, 70, 82 Canon 77..., then touch [EXEC]. Follow the procedure described in .) away, with no obstructions. 6 Insert a cassette into your camcorder (infrared ray emitter). Select [IR] with an A/V connecting cable, you connect with / , then [EXEC]. The recording starts on to "Step 2: Adjusting the synchronization of your VCR, refer to...
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...the last set program. To cancel this step if your VCR to recording pause. Skip this operation, touch [CANCEL]. SCENE 1/3 CANCEL END When a program is connected via an i.LINK cable. 11Touch [START]. You can adjust the position with / (frame). 8 Touch [MARK OUT]. The ending point of the first program ...on a blank section of the first scene that you cannot operate the device correctly using it to record Touch [ END] in step 9 on your camcorder, then pause playback. When all the programs. 3 Touch [EXEC]. To end Digital program editing Touch [ END]. The program is ejected.
...the last set program. To cancel this step if your VCR to recording pause. Skip this operation, touch [CANCEL]. SCENE 1/3 CANCEL END When a program is connected via an i.LINK cable. 11Touch [START]. You can adjust the position with / (frame). 8 Touch [MARK OUT]. The ending point of the first program ...on a blank section of the first scene that you cannot operate the device correctly using it to record Touch [ END] in step 9 on your camcorder, then pause playback. When all the programs. 3 Touch [EXEC]. To end Digital program editing Touch [ END]. The program is ejected.
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... are using a TV. When the tape is not output from the A/V OUT jack. Check the picture on the tape. When your camcorder. 2 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 3 Touch tape. (play back the ,continued Dubbing/Editing 69... ways. • Using the internal microphone (no connection required). • Connecting a microphone (optional) to a TV using the A/V connecting cable. Check the sound by connecting your camcorder to the MIC jack. Recording sound 1 Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder is recorded in the LP mode. - The audio...
... are using a TV. When the tape is not output from the A/V OUT jack. Check the picture on the tape. When your camcorder. 2 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 3 Touch tape. (play back the ,continued Dubbing/Editing 69... ways. • Using the internal microphone (no connection required). • Connecting a microphone (optional) to a TV using the A/V connecting cable. Check the sound by connecting your camcorder to the MIC jack. Recording sound 1 Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder is recorded in the LP mode. - The audio...