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... battery power, or other ). This symbol is a safety feature. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for future reference. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Never spill liquid of any kind...
... battery power, or other ). This symbol is a safety feature. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for future reference. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Never spill liquid of any kind...
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...equipment has been tested and found to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. DCR-HC62 Serial No. Regulatory Information Declaration of rechargeable batteries, call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium... below is subject to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding recycling of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC62 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Record the serial number in accordance with AC Adaptor Model...
...equipment has been tested and found to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. DCR-HC62 Serial No. Regulatory Information Declaration of rechargeable batteries, call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium... below is subject to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding recycling of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC62 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Record the serial number in accordance with AC Adaptor Model...
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...equipment. • Do not attach a label or the like on the supplied CD-ROM) Type of cassette you can use any type of manuals - Your camcorder is supplied with "Memory Stick" compatible equipment Be sure to Subpart B of Part 15 of "Memory Stick" you can use with . When ... the State of the following measures: - Memory Stick Duo Adaptor Continued , 5 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for connecting the camcorder to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to a computer and using a "Memory Stick Duo...
...equipment. • Do not attach a label or the like on the supplied CD-ROM) Type of cassette you can use any type of manuals - Your camcorder is supplied with "Memory Stick" compatible equipment Be sure to Subpart B of Part 15 of "Memory Stick" you can use with . When ... the State of the following measures: - Memory Stick Duo Adaptor Continued , 5 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for connecting the camcorder to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to a computer and using a "Memory Stick Duo...
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About the Carl Zeiss lens • Your camcorder is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on a TV, you need a NTSC system-based TV. • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other...system for video cameras and offers a quality typical of light from a subject coming into the lens. 7 About this manual • The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. On recording • Before starting to record, test the recording function to make...
About the Carl Zeiss lens • Your camcorder is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on a TV, you need a NTSC system-based TV. • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other...system for video cameras and offers a quality typical of light from a subject coming into the lens. 7 About this manual • The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. On recording • Before starting to record, test the recording function to make...
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... 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........ 29 Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH 29 Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH 30 Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review 30 Searching quickly for ...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...
... 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........ 29 Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH 29 Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH 30 Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review 30 Searching quickly for ...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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Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. 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. 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.
Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. 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. 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.
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... to 25 times the original size with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons below the LCD frame. • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is set [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 41) if you want to zoom to a level greater than 25 ×. Recording...) side. • Be sure to keep your fingers or other objects. Remove the conversion lens (optional) if it is attached. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 39) when it further for telephoto. This may not reduce image blurring as desired when the power zoom lever is about 1 cm (about 13...
... to 25 times the original size with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons below the LCD frame. • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is set [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 41) if you want to zoom to a level greater than 25 ×. Recording...) side. • Be sure to keep your fingers or other objects. Remove the conversion lens (optional) if it is attached. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 39) when it further for telephoto. This may not reduce image blurring as desired when the power zoom lever is about 1 cm (about 13...
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...mREW PLAY STOP DISPLAY ZERO SET MEMORY 1 During playback, press ZERO SET MEMORY on . Reviewing the most recently recorded scene are played back. Then, your camcorder is set memory) Make sure that the CAMERA-TAPE lamp lights up (p. 22). 1 Touch . 6 0 min STBY 0:00:00 EDIT 2 Touch ... you stopped the tape. Searching quickly for the start point to start . Touch t 6 0 min . Searching for the starting point (Continued) Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH) You can view about 2 seconds of the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review) You can search for a desired scene (Zero set...
...mREW PLAY STOP DISPLAY ZERO SET MEMORY 1 During playback, press ZERO SET MEMORY on . Reviewing the most recently recorded scene are played back. Then, your camcorder is set memory) Make sure that the CAMERA-TAPE lamp lights up (p. 22). 1 Touch . 6 0 min STBY 0:00:00 EDIT 2 Touch ... you stopped the tape. Searching quickly for the start point to start . Touch t 6 0 min . Searching for the starting point (Continued) Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH) You can view about 2 seconds of the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review) You can search for a desired scene (Zero set...
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... TV You can connect your camcorder to the input jack of another device via the S VIDEO jack, by setting [DISP OUTPUT] to the input jack of a TV or a VCR using the A/V connecting cable (1) or the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (2). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the supplied A/V ... be reproduced more faithfully than with the devices to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.), if the VCR has an input selector. 32 Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable, pictures can display the time code on the VCR ...
... TV You can connect your camcorder to the input jack of another device via the S VIDEO jack, by setting [DISP OUTPUT] to the input jack of a TV or a VCR using the A/V connecting cable (1) or the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (2). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the supplied A/V ... be reproduced more faithfully than with the devices to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.), if the VCR has an input selector. 32 Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable, pictures can display the time code on the VCR ...
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... is canceled. Adjust the brightness when the subject is automatically set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is too bright or too dark. 2 1 3 1 Touch [MANUAL]. b Notes • When you operate the POWER switch or change quickly - Outdoors - To return the setting to fill the screen under sodium lamps or ...b Notes • If you set to fix and adjust the exposure on the screen. To return the setting to the brightness of a picture manually. WHITE BAL. (White balance) You can fix the brightness of the recording environment. CAMERA SET menu (Continued) * Adjusted to focus on subjects...
... is canceled. Adjust the brightness when the subject is automatically set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is too bright or too dark. 2 1 3 1 Touch [MANUAL]. b Notes • When you operate the POWER switch or change quickly - Outdoors - To return the setting to fill the screen under sodium lamps or ...b Notes • If you set to fix and adjust the exposure on the screen. To return the setting to the brightness of a picture manually. WHITE BAL. (White balance) You can fix the brightness of the recording environment. CAMERA SET menu (Continued) * Adjusted to focus on subjects...
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...W (Wide angle), then adjust the focus. To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO] t . b Notes • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is easier to focus on the screen. 9 appears. 2 Touch [END]. When you want to focus on a certain... subject intentionally. 1 Touch [MANUAL]. 9 appears. 2 Touch (focusing on distant subjects) to adjust the zoom for recording. To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO] t [END]. ...
...W (Wide angle), then adjust the focus. To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO] t . b Notes • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is easier to focus on the screen. 9 appears. 2 Touch [END]. When you want to focus on a certain... subject intentionally. 1 Touch [MANUAL]. 9 appears. 2 Touch (focusing on distant subjects) to adjust the zoom for recording. To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO] t [END]. ...
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...OFF. b Notes • When recording a distant subject, focusing may cause a malfunction. • Do not cover the infrared port with your camcorder changes depending on the brightness. SUPER NSPLUS (Super NightShot plus) The picture will be difficult and can record an image brighter in color even in...distance using either the NightShot plus (p. 24) or [SUPER NSPLUS] (p. 40) function to record, you can take some time. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 39) when it is hard to wideangle (W side). b Notes • Do not use NightShot plus recording if you set [COLOR SLOW...
...OFF. b Notes • When recording a distant subject, focusing may cause a malfunction. • Do not cover the infrared port with your camcorder changes depending on the brightness. SUPER NSPLUS (Super NightShot plus) The picture will be difficult and can record an image brighter in color even in...distance using either the NightShot plus (p. 24) or [SUPER NSPLUS] (p. 40) function to record, you can take some time. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 39) when it is hard to wideangle (W side). b Notes • Do not use NightShot plus recording if you set [COLOR SLOW...
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... strong contrast. LUMI. PICT.EFFECT (Picture effect) You can be output. • You cannot add effects to a picture during playback. b Notes • Adjust the focus manually using special effects on a "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 60) or record them on another VCR/DVD device, etc. (p. 56). The color and brightness are not output...
... strong contrast. LUMI. PICT.EFFECT (Picture effect) You can be output. • You cannot add effects to a picture during playback. b Notes • Adjust the focus manually using special effects on a "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 60) or record them on another VCR/DVD device, etc. (p. 56). The color and brightness are not output...
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...interval. Recording starts and z changes to 120 seconds) t . 2 Touch [REC START]. b Notes • During Smooth interval recording, your camcorder, and slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn off the power or disconnect the power source while a message is displayed on the tape after ... a cassette and a "Memory Stick Duo" from your camcorder may be discrepancies in current recordings on the screen. • The camcorder will shoot 1 frame of the picture at a selected interval. z Tips • If you adjust the focus manually, you have been recorded. • Do not turn ...
...interval. Recording starts and z changes to 120 seconds) t . 2 Touch [REC START]. b Notes • During Smooth interval recording, your camcorder, and slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn off the power or disconnect the power source while a message is displayed on the tape after ... a cassette and a "Memory Stick Duo" from your camcorder may be discrepancies in current recordings on the screen. • The camcorder will shoot 1 frame of the picture at a selected interval. z Tips • If you adjust the focus manually, you have been recorded. • Do not turn ...
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... S VIDEO connection only will not output audio. C i.LINK cable (optional) Use an i.LINK cable to connect your camcorder to another device. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to the input jack of an A/V connecting cable. Device without an S VIDEO jack Device with...more faithfully than with the supplied A/V cable connection. Note that you cannot output picture and sound separately. You can connect your camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. The video and audio signals are transmitted digitally, producing high ...
... S VIDEO connection only will not output audio. C i.LINK cable (optional) Use an i.LINK cable to connect your camcorder to another device. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to the input jack of an A/V connecting cable. Device without an S VIDEO jack Device with...more faithfully than with the supplied A/V cable connection. Note that you cannot output picture and sound separately. You can connect your camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. The video and audio signals are transmitted digitally, producing high ...
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... a VCR, etc., onto a tape, you cannot output picture and sound separately. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with an i.LINK cable. 3 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on your camcorder to recording pause mode. Touch t [ REC CTRL] t [REC PAUSE]. 2 Insert a cassette into the ...Note that does not have an i.LINK jack. b Notes • You cannot record pictures on the PLAY/ EDIT lamp. 4 Set your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using an i.LINK cable, the video and audio signals are transmitted digitally, producing high quality pictures and...
... a VCR, etc., onto a tape, you cannot output picture and sound separately. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with an i.LINK cable. 3 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on your camcorder to recording pause mode. Touch t [ REC CTRL] t [REC PAUSE]. 2 Insert a cassette into the ...Note that does not have an i.LINK jack. b Notes • You cannot record pictures on the PLAY/ EDIT lamp. 4 Set your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using an i.LINK cable, the video and audio signals are transmitted digitally, producing high quality pictures and...
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...screen. x Editing pictures imported to a computer You can be enlarged and played in a multiboot environment. Standard installation is an instruction manual you can manage movies and still images by date and time of shooting, and select movies or still images you use the software...First Step Guide" The "First Step Guide" is required. To display the Help guide, click the [?] mark on DirectX technology. Referring to your camcorder You can enjoy the following operations. b Notes • You cannot install the supplied software, "Picture Motion Browser," on a Macintosh computer. Using ...
...screen. x Editing pictures imported to a computer You can be enlarged and played in a multiboot environment. Standard installation is an instruction manual you can manage movies and still images by date and time of shooting, and select movies or still images you use the software...First Step Guide" The "First Step Guide" is required. To display the Help guide, click the [?] mark on DirectX technology. Referring to your camcorder You can enjoy the following operations. b Notes • You cannot install the supplied software, "Picture Motion Browser," on a Macintosh computer. Using ...
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When "First Step Guide" is an instruction manual you use the software. Using a Macintosh computer You can copy the still... not operate on Mac OS. • Refer to "First Step Guide" for the details on connecting your camcorder to the Macintosh. Others: USB port (this must be installed. This describes basic operations, from initial hookup ...First Step Guide" Double-click "FirstStepGuide(PDF)". Double-click the short-cut icon for Windows XP) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [FirstStepGuide] t Your camcorder's folder t "First Step Guide" in HTML. • To view "First Step Guide" in HTML without...
When "First Step Guide" is an instruction manual you use the software. Using a Macintosh computer You can copy the still... not operate on Mac OS. • Refer to "First Step Guide" for the details on connecting your camcorder to the Macintosh. Others: USB port (this must be installed. This describes basic operations, from initial hookup ...First Step Guide" Double-click "FirstStepGuide(PDF)". Double-click the short-cut icon for Windows XP) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [FirstStepGuide] t Your camcorder's folder t "First Step Guide" in HTML. • To view "First Step Guide" in HTML without...
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... end. You cannot record a smooth transition on a tape from the beginning. • Use a Sony mini DV cassette. This is a blank section between recorded sections of your camcorder (p. 80). The recording image view looks different. • The recording image view may be recorded on... the condition of the tape. Adjust the focus manually (p. 39). [STEADYSHOT] does not function. • Set [...
... end. You cannot record a smooth transition on a tape from the beginning. • Use a Sony mini DV cassette. This is a blank section between recorded sections of your camcorder (p. 80). The recording image view looks different. • The recording image view may be recorded on... the condition of the tape. Adjust the focus manually (p. 39). [STEADYSHOT] does not function. • Set [...
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...blue, or green appear on the screen when the lens cover is open. • There is not enough light, or the lens is canceled. - [MANUAL] of the picture is not set to ON (p. 24). [COLOR SLOW S] does not operate correctly. • [COLOR SLOW S] may occur when ...is not a malfunction. Tiny spots in total darkness. The color of [EXPOSURE] - [SPOT METER] • The backlight function does not work during Easy Handycam operation (p. 21). You cannot use [SUPER NSPLUS]. • The NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch is not correctly displayed. • Deactivate the NightShot plus or [SUPER NSPLUS...
...blue, or green appear on the screen when the lens cover is open. • There is not enough light, or the lens is canceled. - [MANUAL] of the picture is not set to ON (p. 24). [COLOR SLOW S] does not operate correctly. • [COLOR SLOW S] may occur when ...is not a malfunction. Tiny spots in total darkness. The color of [EXPOSURE] - [SPOT METER] • The backlight function does not work during Easy Handycam operation (p. 21). You cannot use [SUPER NSPLUS]. • The NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch is not correctly displayed. • Deactivate the NightShot plus or [SUPER NSPLUS...