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...particular installation. Your camcorder is not compatible with the limits for help. DCR-HC28 Serial No. special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. Using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by one or more...: - For the State of the following parts. See "Maintenance and precautions" (p. 68). • Before connecting your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to ...
...particular installation. Your camcorder is not compatible with the limits for help. DCR-HC28 Serial No. special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. Using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by one or more...: - For the State of the following parts. See "Maintenance and precautions" (p. 68). • Before connecting your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to ...
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... camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the countries/regions. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be provided, even if recording or playback is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony ...; The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used 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 captured using extremely highprecision technology, so over ...
... camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the countries/regions. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be provided, even if recording or playback is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony ...; The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used 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 captured using extremely highprecision technology, so over ...
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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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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. Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of the grip belt, as illustrated below, using the strap. 11
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. Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of the grip belt, as illustrated below, using the strap. 11
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... terminals of the arrow to OFF(CHG) (The default setting). POWER switch 2 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the battery pack and your camcorder. CHG (charge) lamp 1 The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. 12 DC IN jack DC plug 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the... DC IN jack on your camcorder 1, then attach the battery pack and click it to your camcorder. Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (P series/H series) (p. 66) after attaching it ...
... terminals of the arrow to OFF(CHG) (The default setting). POWER switch 2 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the battery pack and your camcorder. CHG (charge) lamp 1 The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. 12 DC IN jack DC plug 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the... DC IN jack on your camcorder 1, then attach the battery pack and click it to your camcorder. Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (P series/H series) (p. 66) after attaching it ...
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...135 NP-FH70 170 NP-FH100 390 Recording time Approximate time (min.) available when you use an outside power source You can operate your camcorder using the power from the wall outlet by making the same connections as you do when charging the battery pack. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from... the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. 5 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off and zooming. Bottom: Recording with viewfinder while the LCD panel closed. * Typical recording time...
...135 NP-FH70 170 NP-FH100 390 Recording time Approximate time (min.) available when you use an outside power source You can operate your camcorder using the power from the wall outlet by making the same connections as you do when charging the battery pack. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from... the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. 5 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off and zooming. Bottom: Recording with viewfinder while the LCD panel closed. * Typical recording time...
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... malfunction. On the charging/recording/playback time • Times measured with any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. PRECAUTION • Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power (house current) is still supplied to it while connected to 86 °F) is recommended.) • The recording and ...which you use the AC Adaptor placed in low temperatures. • The recording and playback time will not be shorter when you use your camcorder in a narrow space, such as the AC Adaptor is disconnected from the wall outlet. On the AC Adaptor • Use the nearby ...
... malfunction. On the charging/recording/playback time • Times measured with any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. PRECAUTION • Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power (house current) is still supplied to it while connected to 86 °F) is recommended.) • The recording and ...which you use the AC Adaptor placed in low temperatures. • The recording and playback time will not be shorter when you use your camcorder in a narrow space, such as the AC Adaptor is disconnected from the wall outlet. On the AC Adaptor • Use the nearby ...
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If the POWER switch is set the date and time ([CLOCK SET], p. 19), the next time you turn on the power of your camcorder without any operation attempted for approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 47). 15 POWER switch Lens cap • After you have set to ... grip belt. 2 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly in the direction of the arrow to turn on a tape. Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly To record or play or edit pictures. 4 1 2 3 To turn off the power 1 Slide the POWER switch to OFF(CHG). 2 Attach the lens cap. •...
If the POWER switch is set the date and time ([CLOCK SET], p. 19), the next time you turn on the power of your camcorder without any operation attempted for approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 47). 15 POWER switch Lens cap • After you have set to ... grip belt. 2 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly in the direction of the arrow to turn on a tape. Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly To record or play or edit pictures. 4 1 2 3 To turn off the power 1 Slide the POWER switch to OFF(CHG). 2 Attach the lens cap. •...
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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 LCD screen. This is poor. Viewfinder lens adjustment lever .../VF SET) - [VF B.L.] (p. 46). • You can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. Viewfinder 90 degrees (max.) 1 90 degrees to the camcorder • If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side, you can adjust the [FADER] and the [EXPOSURE] setting using the viewfinder...
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 LCD screen. This is poor. Viewfinder lens adjustment lever .../VF SET) - [VF B.L.] (p. 46). • You can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. Viewfinder 90 degrees (max.) 1 90 degrees to the camcorder • If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side, you can adjust the [FADER] and the [EXPOSURE] setting using the viewfinder...
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You can be cleared from the memory. If you do not use your camcorder or change the POWER switch position. • If you set the clock for [DATA CODE] (During Easy Handycam operation, you can set the date and time again (p. 71). CLOCK SET Y MDHM 2 0 0 7 JAN 1 12 : 0 0 AM OK 4 Set [Y] (year) ...year up to step 4 when you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be displayed during playback (see page 39...
You can be cleared from the memory. If you do not use your camcorder or change the POWER switch position. • If you set the clock for [DATA CODE] (During Easy Handycam operation, you can set the date and time again (p. 71). CLOCK SET Y MDHM 2 0 0 7 JAN 1 12 : 0 0 AM OK 4 Set [Y] (year) ...year up to step 4 when you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be displayed during playback (see page 39...
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... If you want to zoom to a level greater than 20 ×. • Be sure to display .. Close view: (Telephoto) • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is hard to ON. ( and ["NIGHTSHOT PLUS"] appear.) • The NightShot plus 2 Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch 2 to focus...
... If you want to zoom to a level greater than 20 ×. • Be sure to display .. Close view: (Telephoto) • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is hard to ON. ( and ["NIGHTSHOT PLUS"] appear.) • The NightShot plus 2 Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch 2 to focus...
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... information appears for an off the operation confirmation beep (BEEP 0 See [BEEP] on page 36. qa Open the LCD panel qa 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to its designated hook 5. To use a tripod qs Attach the tripod (optional: the length of the date and time. Remaining...
... information appears for an off the operation confirmation beep (BEEP 0 See [BEEP] on page 36. qa Open the LCD panel qa 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to its designated hook 5. To use a tripod qs Attach the tripod (optional: the length of the date and time. Remaining...
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... forward) and release it at the point where the last recording has finished. 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 tape. t [PAGE1] t 2 Select / (CAMERA SET) with , then touch [EXEC]. 3 Select [EDITSEARCH] with...
... forward) and release it at the point where the last recording has finished. 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 tape. t [PAGE1] t 2 Select / (CAMERA SET) with , then touch [EXEC]. 3 Select [EDITSEARCH] with...
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Then, your camcorder is set to the standby. 31 The last few seconds of the most recently recorded scene are played back. 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 . 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].
Then, your camcorder is set to the standby. 31 The last few seconds of the most recently recorded scene are played back. 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 . 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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... on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.), if the VCR has an input selector. 32 When your camcorder 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. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices ... the supplied A/V cable connection. Connect the white and red plugs (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR. In this operation (p. 12). S VIDEO connection only will not output audio. • You can display the...
... on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.), if the VCR has an input selector. 32 When your camcorder 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. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices ... the supplied A/V cable connection. Connect the white and red plugs (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR. In this operation (p. 12). S VIDEO connection only will not output audio. • You can display the...
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... for recording. 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 about 1 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto. • The setting returns to fix and adjust the exposure on the... zoom for more than 12 hours. Operation button items Available operation buttons vary depending on the position of the screen. The available functions during Easy Handycam operation are selected.
... for recording. 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 about 1 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto. • The setting returns to fix and adjust the exposure on the... zoom for more than 12 hours. Operation button items Available operation buttons vary depending on the position of the screen. The available functions during Easy Handycam operation are selected.
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... appropriate for more than 12 hours. 38 At party scenes or studios where the lighting conditions change the [PROGRAM AE] settings, or bring your camcorder outdoors after inside use with the screen facing out (p. 37). • The setting returns to [ AUTO] when you change quickly - Under ...video lamps in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. •Do not shake your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color balance adjustment. • Redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure if you turn the power...
... appropriate for more than 12 hours. 38 At party scenes or studios where the lighting conditions change the [PROGRAM AE] settings, or bring your camcorder outdoors after inside use with the screen facing out (p. 37). • The setting returns to [ AUTO] when you change quickly - Under ...video lamps in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. •Do not shake your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color balance adjustment. • Redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure if you turn the power...
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... setting returns to focus on subjects only a short distance away. See page 34 for more than 12 hours. This setting also prevents your camcorder from appearing dark in strong light or reflected light, such as at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope. 42 • ...bring out the subject such as sunsets, general night views or fireworks. P EFFECT (Picture effect) You can record pictures effectively in between the camcorder and the subject. PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) ( ) Select to automatically record pictures effectively without the [PROGRAM AE] function. NEG.ART The color...
... setting returns to focus on subjects only a short distance away. See page 34 for more than 12 hours. This setting also prevents your camcorder from appearing dark in strong light or reflected light, such as at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope. 42 • ...bring out the subject such as sunsets, general night views or fireworks. P EFFECT (Picture effect) You can record pictures effectively in between the camcorder and the subject. PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) ( ) Select to automatically record pictures effectively without the [PROGRAM AE] function. NEG.ART The color...
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When viewed on the LCD screen/viewfinder with your camcorder, select [16:9 WIDE]. If you record subjects in dark places, such as you play a picture in the wide mode, it will be played back on a ...
When viewed on the LCD screen/viewfinder with your camcorder, select [16:9 WIDE]. If you record subjects in dark places, such as you play a picture in the wide mode, it will be played back on a ...
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... the LCD screen's backlight. LCD B.L./LCD COLOR/VF B.L., etc The default settings are marked with / . BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen. • When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording. B BRT NORMAL...
... the LCD screen's backlight. LCD B.L./LCD COLOR/VF B.L., etc The default settings are marked with / . BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen. • When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording. B BRT NORMAL...