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... plug fully into the set should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to them. If the plug should be operated only from battery power, or other ). Never spill liquid of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in . Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions...push objects of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that could result in fire or electric shock. Do not expose the batteries to persons. This symbol is a safety feature. For those sets designed to operate from the type of power source indicated on ...
... plug fully into the set should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to them. If the plug should be operated only from battery power, or other ). Never spill liquid of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in . Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions...push objects of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that could result in fire or electric shock. Do not expose the batteries to persons. This symbol is a safety feature. For those sets designed to operate from the type of power source indicated on ...
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... been tested and found to be used with the limits for future reference. For customers in accordance with Part 15 of rechargeable batteries, call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). DCR-HC62 Serial No. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Model No. This equipment generates, uses, and can help preserve our environment...
... been tested and found to be used with the limits for future reference. For customers in accordance with Part 15 of rechargeable batteries, call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). DCR-HC62 Serial No. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Model No. This equipment generates, uses, and can help preserve our environment...
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...: - special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. When using the supplied software (stored on the supplied CD-ROM) Type of cassette you can use in your camcorder You can be used only with the Cassette Memory function (p. 79). Increase the separation between...
...: - special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. When using the supplied software (stored on the supplied CD-ROM) Type of cassette you can use in your camcorder You can be used only with the Cassette Memory function (p. 79). Increase the separation between...
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...there may be sure to insert the connector plug in the correct way. These points are used for long periods of your camcorder if necessary (p. 16). 6 Viewfinder Battery pack About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens • A menu item that appear constantly on -screen displays... in each local language are normal results of the pixels are manufactured using your camcorder. Take pictures of the sun only in a ...
...there may be sure to insert the connector plug in the correct way. These points are used for long periods of your camcorder if necessary (p. 16). 6 Viewfinder Battery pack About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens • A menu item that appear constantly on -screen displays... in each local language are normal results of the pixels are manufactured using your camcorder. Take pictures of the sun only in a ...
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... Notes on use 5 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 11 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 12 Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time 15 Changing ...Step 5: Inserting a tape or a "Memory Stick Duo 18 Recording/Playback Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam 20 Recording 22 Zooming 24 Recording in dark places (NightShot plus 24 Adjusting the exposure for backlit...Using the menu items .......... 34 Menu items 35 CAMERA SET menu 37 Settings to adjust your camcorder to a "Memory Stick Duo 60 Deleting recorded pictures from a tape to the recording conditions ...
... Notes on use 5 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 11 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 12 Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time 15 Changing ...Step 5: Inserting a tape or a "Memory Stick Duo 18 Recording/Playback Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam 20 Recording 22 Zooming 24 Recording in dark places (NightShot plus 24 Adjusting the exposure for backlit...Using the menu items .......... 34 Menu items 35 CAMERA SET menu 37 Settings to adjust your camcorder to a "Memory Stick Duo 60 Deleting recorded pictures from a tape to the recording conditions ...
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... ...... 78 Maintenance and precautions ...... 79 Usable cassette tapes 79 About the "Memory Stick 80 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 81 About i.LINK 82 On using your camcorder 83 Specifications 87 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ....... 90 Indicators displayed during recording/ playback 94 Index 97 Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida...
... ...... 78 Maintenance and precautions ...... 79 Usable cassette tapes 79 About the "Memory Stick 80 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 81 About i.LINK 82 On using your camcorder 83 Specifications 87 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ....... 90 Indicators displayed during recording/ playback 94 Index 97 Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida...
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The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 12) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1) (p. 12, 81) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 12) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 64) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 93) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 32, 56) USB cable (1) (p. 62) 11
The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 12) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1) (p. 12, 81) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 12) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 64) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 93) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 32, 56) USB cable (1) (p. 62) 11
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...arrow to OFF(CHG) (The default setting). 3 With the v mark on your camcorder. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. 12 b Notes • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from ... Power cord (Mains lead) POWER switch You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) (p. 81) after attaching it into place 2. 2 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the battery pack and your camcorder 1, then attach the battery pack and click it to the DC IN jack on the DC plug ...
...arrow to OFF(CHG) (The default setting). 3 With the v mark on your camcorder. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. 12 b Notes • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from ... Power cord (Mains lead) POWER switch You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) (p. 81) after attaching it into place 2. 2 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the battery pack and your camcorder 1, then attach the battery pack and click it to the DC IN jack on the DC plug ...
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... use an outside power source You can operate your camcorder using the power from the wall outlet (wall socket) by pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while the information is displayed. Remaining battery (approx.) 60 65 Recording capacity (approx.) You can check the remaining battery charge on the LCD screen. POWER switch 1 2 PUSH When...
... use an outside power source You can operate your camcorder using the power from the wall outlet (wall socket) by pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while the information is displayed. Remaining battery (approx.) 60 65 Recording capacity (approx.) You can check the remaining battery charge on the LCD screen. POWER switch 1 2 PUSH When...
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... slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). • The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or the Battery Info (p. 13) will not be correctly displayed under the following conditions: Top: Recording with the camcorder at 25°C (77°F). (10°C - 30°C (50°F - 86°F) is ... while connected to the DC IN jack of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with viewfinder while the LCD panel closed. The battery pack is damaged. - b Notes • All times measured under which you use your camcorder. On the AC Adaptor • Use the nearby wall outlet (wall...
... slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). • The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or the Battery Info (p. 13) will not be correctly displayed under the following conditions: Top: Recording with the camcorder at 25°C (77°F). (10°C - 30°C (50°F - 86°F) is ... while connected to the DC IN jack of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with viewfinder while the LCD panel closed. The battery pack is damaged. - b Notes • All times measured under which you use your camcorder. On the AC Adaptor • Use the nearby wall outlet (wall...
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... settings are automatically recorded on the tape, and can set the date and time again (p. 86). • At the time of the arrow to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 52). b Notes • If you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time ...then touch . Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for [DATA CODE] (During Easy Handycam operation, you leave your camcorder without any year up to 12:00 PM. The [CLOCK SET] screen appears. CAMERA-MEMORY: To record on a "Memory...
... settings are automatically recorded on the tape, and can set the date and time again (p. 86). • At the time of the arrow to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 52). b Notes • If you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time ...then touch . Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for [DATA CODE] (During Easy Handycam operation, you leave your camcorder without any year up to 12:00 PM. The [CLOCK SET] screen appears. CAMERA-MEMORY: To record on a "Memory...
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... of the LCD screen. • Press DISP/BATT INFO to the camcorder (1), then rotate it until the picture is clear. The LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to toggle the screen indicators (such as Battery Info) on the LCD screen is convenient during playback operations. •... LCD screen facing out. The grip belt Fasten the grip belt and hold your camcorder correctly. 4 1 2 3 17 Viewfinder Getting Started After recording, set the LENS COVER switch to CLOSE, to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the picture seen on or off. Step 4: Making setting adjustments before...
... of the LCD screen. • Press DISP/BATT INFO to the camcorder (1), then rotate it until the picture is clear. The LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to toggle the screen indicators (such as Battery Info) on the LCD screen is convenient during playback operations. •... LCD screen facing out. The grip belt Fasten the grip belt and hold your camcorder correctly. 4 1 2 3 17 Viewfinder Getting Started After recording, set the LENS COVER switch to CLOSE, to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the picture seen on or off. Step 4: Making setting adjustments before...
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... the "Memory Stick Duo" forcibly with the fingers as it clicks. Do not shake or knock your camcorder is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. Getting Started 2 Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the slot in the wrong direction, the... the v mark facing to the LCD screen To eject a "Memory Stick Duo" Lightly push in once and slide out the "Memory Stick Duo" alongside the camcorder body. b Notes • When the access lamp is reading/writing data. For details, see page 42. 19
... the "Memory Stick Duo" forcibly with the fingers as it clicks. Do not shake or knock your camcorder is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. Getting Started 2 Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the slot in the wrong direction, the... the v mark facing to the LCD screen To eject a "Memory Stick Duo" Lightly push in once and slide out the "Memory Stick Duo" alongside the camcorder body. b Notes • When the access lamp is reading/writing data. For details, see page 42. 19
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... t . z Tips • It is automatically set to a subject not located in dark places. z Tips • If you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, if keeps flashing after inside the house, or vice versa, you want to record a subject at a nearby white ...8226; If you set [WHITE BAL.], [SCENE SELECT] is slowed down automatically to sharpen the focus. b Notes • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is flashing quickly. • flashes slowly if [ONE PUSH] could not be adjusted farther away. 3 Touch . ...
... t . z Tips • It is automatically set to a subject not located in dark places. z Tips • If you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, if keeps flashing after inside the house, or vice versa, you want to record a subject at a nearby white ...8226; If you set [WHITE BAL.], [SCENE SELECT] is slowed down automatically to sharpen the focus. b Notes • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is flashing quickly. • flashes slowly if [ONE PUSH] could not be adjusted farther away. 3 Touch . ...
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.... This function is released when approximately 12 hours have been recorded. • Do not turn on the CAMERA-TAPE lamp. Continued , 47 Connect your camcorder may be discrepancies in daylight, etc. INT.REC-STL (Interval photo recording) You can record still images on another VCR/DVD device, etc. (p. 56... shoot several frames for this operation. • Sounds are not recorded. • The last few frames may not be recorded if the battery or tape has run out. • There may perform the END SEARCH function to observe the movement of clouds or the changes of [BEEP] ...
.... This function is released when approximately 12 hours have been recorded. • Do not turn on the CAMERA-TAPE lamp. Continued , 47 Connect your camcorder may be discrepancies in daylight, etc. INT.REC-STL (Interval photo recording) You can record still images on another VCR/DVD device, etc. (p. 56... shoot several frames for this operation. • Sounds are not recorded. • The last few frames may not be recorded if the battery or tape has run out. • There may perform the END SEARCH function to observe the movement of clouds or the changes of [BEEP] ...
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... displays information (data code) recorded automatically at the cross point of the LCD screen's backlight. b Notes • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is currently seeing on the supplied CD-ROM for the setting. • When you connect your computer via the USB cable, you select [...BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording. DISP GUIDE See page 96. GUIDEFRAME You can view the picture your camcorder is slightly reduced during recording. Press DISP/ BATT INFO to [ON]. USB CAMERA When...
... displays information (data code) recorded automatically at the cross point of the LCD screen's backlight. b Notes • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is currently seeing on the supplied CD-ROM for the setting. • When you connect your computer via the USB cable, you select [...BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording. DISP GUIDE See page 96. GUIDEFRAME You can view the picture your camcorder is slightly reduced during recording. Press DISP/ BATT INFO to [ON]. USB CAMERA When...
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... the wall outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it . The camcorder does not operate even when the power is not a malfunction. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam/ Remote Commander 68 • Batteries/Power sources 69 • LCD screen/viewfinder...
... the wall outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it . The camcorder does not operate even when the power is not a malfunction. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam/ Remote Commander 68 • Batteries/Power sources 69 • LCD screen/viewfinder...
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... 1 minute to check the warning messages (p. 76). Continued , 69 Troubleshooting The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time. • Ambient temperature is not displayed. • During Easy Handycam operation, not all . • Adjust the touch panel ([CALIBRATION]) (p. 85). is... camcorder is too high or too low, or the battery pack has not been charged enough. If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack discharges too quickly. • Ambient temperature is automatically...
... 1 minute to check the warning messages (p. 76). Continued , 69 Troubleshooting The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time. • Ambient temperature is not displayed. • During Easy Handycam operation, not all . • Adjust the touch panel ([CALIBRATION]) (p. 85). is... camcorder is too high or too low, or the battery pack has not been charged enough. If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack discharges too quickly. • Ambient temperature is automatically...
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...display the remaining tape indicator (p. 52). 70 The cassette is connected correctly (p. 12). • Moisture condensation has occurred inside the camcorder (p. 84). The Cassette Memory indicator or title display does not appear while using the AC Adaptor, rewind/fast forward speed increases (...protection cannot be ejected from the compartment. • Make sure the power source (battery pack or AC Adaptor) is noisier during rewinding or fast-forwarding. • When using a cassette with battery operation) and therefore increases noise. The picture in the viewfinder when the LCD panel...
...display the remaining tape indicator (p. 52). 70 The cassette is connected correctly (p. 12). • Moisture condensation has occurred inside the camcorder (p. 84). The Cassette Memory indicator or title display does not appear while using the AC Adaptor, rewind/fast forward speed increases (...protection cannot be ejected from the compartment. • Make sure the power source (battery pack or AC Adaptor) is noisier during rewinding or fast-forwarding. • When using a cassette with battery operation) and therefore increases noise. The picture in the viewfinder when the LCD panel...
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...• Clean the head using a cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 85). Press RESET (p. 91), and operate your camcorder again. E (Battery level warning) • The battery pack is inserted (p. 80). C:21:ss • Moisture condensation has occurred. Warning indicators and messages Self-diagnosis ... on the operating, environment, or battery conditions, E may flash, even if there are not described above have tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder again. • Change the cassette...
...• Clean the head using a cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 85). Press RESET (p. 91), and operate your camcorder again. E (Battery level warning) • The battery pack is inserted (p. 80). C:21:ss • Moisture condensation has occurred. Warning indicators and messages Self-diagnosis ... on the operating, environment, or battery conditions, E may flash, even if there are not described above have tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder again. • Change the cassette...