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... the serial number in a particular installation. Refer to which can use Types of California, USA only Perchlorate Material - Your camcorder is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the following measures: - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ... precautions" (p. 68). • Before connecting your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - DCR-HC28 Serial No. special handling may apply, See www....
... the serial number in a particular installation. Refer to which can use Types of California, USA only Perchlorate Material - Your camcorder is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the following measures: - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ... precautions" (p. 68). • Before connecting your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - DCR-HC28 Serial No. special handling may apply, See www....
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...starting to record, test the recording function to direct sunlight for illustrating the operating procedures. Change the screen language before using your camcorder if necessary (p. 17). • Design and specifications of recording media and accessories are used in this manual for illustration purposes are ...even if recording or playback is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. These points are operational for effective use. • The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured...
...starting to record, test the recording function to direct sunlight for illustrating the operating procedures. Change the screen language before using your camcorder if necessary (p. 17). • Design and specifications of recording media and accessories are used in this manual for illustration purposes are ...even if recording or playback is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. These points are operational for effective use. • The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured...
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...first 5 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 11 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 12 Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly ......... 15 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder 16 Step 5: Using the touch panel 17 Changing the language setting 17 Checking the... (Display guide 17 Step 6: Setting the date and time 19 Step 7: Inserting a Cassette 20 Recording/Playback Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam 22 Recording 24 Playback 25 Functions used for recording/playback, etc 26 Recording To use zoom To record in dark places (NightShot plus)...
...first 5 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 11 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 12 Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly ......... 15 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder 16 Step 5: Using the touch panel 17 Changing the language setting 17 Checking the... (Display guide 17 Step 6: Setting the date and time 19 Step 7: Inserting a Cassette 20 Recording/Playback Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam 22 Recording 24 Playback 25 Functions used for recording/playback, etc 26 Recording To use zoom To record in dark places (NightShot plus)...
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The number in the parentheses indicates the number of the grip belt, as illustrated below, using the strap. 11 Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 12) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP30 (1) (p. 12, 66) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Power cord (1) (p. 12) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 32, 48) Lens cap (1) (p. 15, 24) • To attach the lens cap Attach the lens cap to the metal fittings of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder.
The number in the parentheses indicates the number of the grip belt, as illustrated below, using the strap. 11 Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 12) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP30 (1) (p. 12, 66) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Power cord (1) (p. 12) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 32, 48) Lens cap (1) (p. 15, 24) • To attach the lens cap Attach the lens cap to the metal fittings of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder.
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DC IN jack DC plug 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (P series/H series) (p. 66) after attaching it into place 2. 2 DC IN jack With the v ... up and charging starts. 12 To the wall outlet AC Adaptor Power cord 1 Align the terminals of the arrow to your camcorder. POWER switch 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 OFF(CHG) (The default setting).
DC IN jack DC plug 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (P series/H series) (p. 66) after attaching it into place 2. 2 DC IN jack With the v ... up and charging starts. 12 To the wall outlet AC Adaptor Power cord 1 Align the terminals of the arrow to your camcorder. POWER switch 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 OFF(CHG) (The default setting).
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...with viewfinder while the LCD panel closed. * Typical recording time shows the time when you use an outside power source You can operate your camcorder using the power from the DC IN jack. To remove the battery pack 1 Slide the POWER switch to OFF(CHG). Charging time Approximate time...you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Bottom: Recording with the other hand. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. POWER switch 1 2 V BATT (battery) release lever When storing the battery pack Fully discharge the battery before storing it for...
...with viewfinder while the LCD panel closed. * Typical recording time shows the time when you use an outside power source You can operate your camcorder using the power from the DC IN jack. To remove the battery pack 1 Slide the POWER switch to OFF(CHG). Charging time Approximate time...you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Bottom: Recording with the other hand. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. POWER switch 1 2 V BATT (battery) release lever When storing the battery pack Fully discharge the battery before storing it for...
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... Times measured with any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. On the AC Adaptor • Use the nearby wall outlet when using your camcorder is turned off, AC power (house current) is damaged. - This may cause a malfunction. Step2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) Playing... time Approximate time (min.) available when you use your camcorder. The battery pack is worn-out. (For Battery Info only.) • The power will not be supplied from the battery as long as ...
... Times measured with any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. On the AC Adaptor • Use the nearby wall outlet when using your camcorder is turned off, AC power (house current) is damaged. - This may cause a malfunction. Step2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) Playing... time Approximate time (min.) available when you use your camcorder. The battery pack is worn-out. (For Battery Info only.) • The power will not be supplied from the battery as long as ...
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POWER switch Lens cap • After you have set the date and time ([CLOCK SET], p. 19), the next time you leave your camcorder without any operation attempted for approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 47). 15 PLAY/EDIT: To play back, slide the POWER switch repeatedly .... 2 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly in the direction of purchase, the power will be set to OFF(CHG), slide it for a few seconds. 3 Hold the camcorder correctly. If the POWER switch is set to turn off the power 1 Slide the POWER switch to OFF(CHG). 2 Attach the lens cap. • At...
POWER switch Lens cap • After you have set the date and time ([CLOCK SET], p. 19), the next time you leave your camcorder without any operation attempted for approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 47). 15 PLAY/EDIT: To play back, slide the POWER switch repeatedly .... 2 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly in the direction of purchase, the power will be set to OFF(CHG), slide it for a few seconds. 3 Hold the camcorder correctly. If the POWER switch is set to turn off the power 1 Slide the POWER switch to OFF(CHG). 2 Attach the lens cap. • At...
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... (max.) 2 The viewfinder You can view pictures using the viewfinder (p. 37). 16 This is poor. Viewfinder 90 degrees (max.) 1 90 degrees to the camcorder • If you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder The LCD panel Open... the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it until the picture is clear. • You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder backlight by selecting (LCD/VF SET) - [VF...
... (max.) 2 The viewfinder You can view pictures using the viewfinder (p. 37). 16 This is poor. Viewfinder 90 degrees (max.) 1 90 degrees to the camcorder • If you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder The LCD panel Open... the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it until the picture is clear. • You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder backlight by selecting (LCD/VF SET) - [VF...
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If you do not use your camcorder for [D] (day), [H] (hour) and [M] (minute). MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT AUTO SHTR EXEC RET. 2 Select / (SETUP MENU) with / , then touch . ...The clock starts. • The date and time are not displayed while recording, but they are automatically recorded on your camcorder or change the POWER switch position. • If you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET... 6: Setting the date and time Getting Started Set the date and time when using this camcorder for [DATA CODE] (During Easy Handycam operation, you can set only [DATE/TIME])).
If you do not use your camcorder for [D] (day), [H] (hour) and [M] (minute). MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT AUTO SHTR EXEC RET. 2 Select / (SETUP MENU) with / , then touch . ...The clock starts. • The date and time are not displayed while recording, but they are automatically recorded on your camcorder or change the POWER switch position. • If you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET... 6: Setting the date and time Getting Started Set the date and time when using this camcorder for [DATA CODE] (During Easy Handycam operation, you can set only [DATE/TIME])).
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... it is about 1 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto. • You can set to the T (Telephoto) side. Close view: (Telephoto) • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is hard to keep your fingers or other objects. Therefore, do not cover the infrared port 3 with your finger...
... it is about 1 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto. • You can set to the T (Telephoto) side. Close view: (Telephoto) • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is hard to keep your fingers or other objects. Therefore, do not cover the infrared port 3 with your finger...
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... I Speaker Playback sound comes out from the speaker. • For how to its designated hook 5. qa Open the LCD panel qa 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side (2). 2 1 • A mirror-image of the subject appears on page 36. To use a Shoulder Belt 5 Attach the...
... I Speaker Playback sound comes out from the speaker. • For how to its designated hook 5. qa Open the LCD panel qa 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side (2). 2 1 • A mirror-image of the subject appears on page 36. To use a Shoulder Belt 5 Attach the...
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... 0:00:00 SPOT FOCUS SPOT DISP FOCUS METER GUIDE MENU FADER END EXPO- Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH) You can search for about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where you have recorded on the screen. The last scene of the most recent recording is played back...
... 0:00:00 SPOT FOCUS SPOT DISP FOCUS METER GUIDE MENU FADER END EXPO- Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH) You can search for about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where you have recorded on the screen. The last scene of the most recent recording is played back...
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t [PAGE1] t 2 Select / (CAMERA SET) with , then touch [EXEC]. 3 Select [EDITSEARCH] with / , then touch [EXEC]. 4 Select [ON] with / , then touch [EXEC] t . 60min STBY 0:00:00 EDIT FN 5 Touch . Then, your camcorder is set to the standby. 31 The last few seconds of the most recently recorded scene are played back. Recording/Playback Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review) You can view a few seconds of the scene recorded just before you stopped the tape. 1 Touch [MENU].
t [PAGE1] t 2 Select / (CAMERA SET) with , then touch [EXEC]. 3 Select [EDITSEARCH] with / , then touch [EXEC]. 4 Select [ON] with / , then touch [EXEC] t . 60min STBY 0:00:00 EDIT FN 5 Touch . Then, your camcorder is set to the standby. 31 The last few seconds of the most recently recorded scene are played back. Recording/Playback Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review) You can view a few seconds of the scene recorded just before you stopped the tape. 1 Touch [MENU].
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...another device via the S VIDEO jack, by using the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable, pictures can connect your camcorder to the audio input jack of your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this case, the yellow (standard video) plug connection is monaural (Only...Connect the white and red plugs (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the input jack of an A/V connecting cable. When connecting your camcorder to a TV through a VCR Connect your TV or VCR. Connect your TV is not necessary. Playing the picture on a TV You can be connected....
...another device via the S VIDEO jack, by using the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable, pictures can connect your camcorder to the audio input jack of your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this case, the yellow (standard video) plug connection is monaural (Only...Connect the white and red plugs (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the input jack of an A/V connecting cable. When connecting your camcorder to a TV through a VCR Connect your TV or VCR. Connect your TV is not necessary. Playing the picture on a TV You can be connected....
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...subject at a subject not located in parentheses appear when the items are marked with B. The default settings are marked with "*". The available functions during Easy Handycam operation are selected. To adjust the focus automatically, touch [ AUTO] in step 1. • It is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) ...FOCUS You can select and adjust the focal point to aim it is recorded in suitable brightness even when there is strong contrast between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is easier to focus on the subject by moving the power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to...
...subject at a subject not located in parentheses appear when the items are marked with B. The default settings are marked with "*". The available functions during Easy Handycam operation are selected. To adjust the focus automatically, touch [ AUTO] in step 1. • It is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) ...FOCUS You can select and adjust the focal point to aim it is recorded in suitable brightness even when there is strong contrast between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is easier to focus on the subject by moving the power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to...
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...the background. 60min AUTO STBY 0:00:00 OK 1 MANU- Under video lamps in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. •Do not shake your camcorder while is flashing quickly. • flashes slowly if white balance could not be adjusted according to the ambient light. 1 Touch [ONE PUSH]. 2 ...(p. 37). • The setting returns to [ AUTO]. • If you have changed the battery pack while [ AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color balance adjustment. • Redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure if you change quickly - B ...
...the background. 60min AUTO STBY 0:00:00 OK 1 MANU- Under video lamps in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. •Do not shake your camcorder while is flashing quickly. • flashes slowly if white balance could not be adjusted according to the ambient light. 1 Touch [ONE PUSH]. 2 ...(p. 37). • The setting returns to [ AUTO]. • If you have changed the battery pack while [ AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color balance adjustment. • Redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure if you change quickly - B ...
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This setting also prevents your camcorder from appearing excessively white when subjects are marked with the PROGRAM AE function. PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) ( ) Select to bring out the subject such as sunsets, ... maintain the atmosphere of situations such as people or flowers while creating a soft background. Items with one asterisk (*) can record pictures effectively in between the camcorder and the subject. B OFF Does not use [P EFFECT] setting. BEACH&SKI*( ) Select to shoot distant subjects clearly. PROGRAM AE/P EFFECT, etc...
This setting also prevents your camcorder from appearing excessively white when subjects are marked with the PROGRAM AE function. PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) ( ) Select to bring out the subject such as sunsets, ... maintain the atmosphere of situations such as people or flowers while creating a soft background. Items with one asterisk (*) can record pictures effectively in between the camcorder and the subject. B OFF Does not use [P EFFECT] setting. BEACH&SKI*( ) Select to shoot distant subjects clearly. PROGRAM AE/P EFFECT, etc...
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... SET menu (Continued) WIDE SEL (Wide select) You can record a picture in a ratio suitable for the screen on which emits infrared light (invisible), to your camcorder, select [16:9 WIDE]. You can compensate for camera shake (the default setting is about 3 m (10 feet). or on the ON Displays and on the LCD...
... SET menu (Continued) WIDE SEL (Wide select) You can record a picture in a ratio suitable for the screen on which emits infrared light (invisible), to your camcorder, select [16:9 WIDE]. You can compensate for camera shake (the default setting is about 3 m (10 feet). or on the ON Displays and on the LCD...
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... menu - See page 34 for details on selecting menu items. AUDIO MIX See page 52. BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen. • When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is slightly reduced during recording. LCD B.L./LCD COLOR/VF B.L., etc The default settings are marked with / . The recorded picture will...
... menu - See page 34 for details on selecting menu items. AUDIO MIX See page 52. BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen. • When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is slightly reduced during recording. LCD B.L./LCD COLOR/VF B.L., etc The default settings are marked with / . The recorded picture will...