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... the set through openings as a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is a safety feature. Use Power Sources This set . Polarization This set from battery power, or other ). If the plug should be blocked or covered. - Cleaning Unplug the set may cause hazards. Power-Cord Protection Route the power cord...
... the set through openings as a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is a safety feature. Use Power Sources This set . Polarization This set from battery power, or other ). If the plug should be blocked or covered. - Cleaning Unplug the set may cause hazards. Power-Cord Protection Route the power cord...
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... These limits are recyclable. For more information regarding recycling of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC28 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are designed to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful... operation. Otherwise, fire or injury may result. Regulatory Information Declaration of rechargeable batteries, call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). For customers in the U.S.A. This Class B digital apparatus complies with the specified type only.
... These limits are recyclable. For more information regarding recycling of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC28 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are designed to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful... operation. Otherwise, fire or injury may result. Regulatory Information Declaration of rechargeable batteries, call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). For customers in the U.S.A. This Class B digital apparatus complies with the specified type only.
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...the serial number in order to comply with the limits for help. DCR-HC28 Serial No. Model No. special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - ...Sony dealer regarding this product. ACSerial No. About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens • A menu item that is grayed out is not dustproof, dripproof or waterproof. Refer to which can use in a particular installation. Using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder...
...the serial number in order to comply with the limits for help. DCR-HC28 Serial No. Model No. special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - ...Sony dealer regarding this product. ACSerial No. About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens • A menu item that is grayed out is not dustproof, dripproof or waterproof. Refer to which can use in a particular installation. Using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder...
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... 3 Read this 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 screen indicators (Display guide 17 Step 6: Setting the date and time 19 Step 7: Inserting a Cassette 20 Recording/Playback Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam...
... 3 Read this 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 screen indicators (Display guide 17 Step 6: Setting the date and time 19 Step 7: Inserting a Cassette 20 Recording/Playback Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam...
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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. 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.
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DC IN jack DC plug 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to your camcorder. To the wall outlet AC Adaptor Power cord 1 Align the terminals of the arrow to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (P series/H series) (p. 66) after attaching it into place... setting). CHG (charge) lamp 1 The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. 12 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 the DC IN jack on your...
DC IN jack DC plug 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to your camcorder. To the wall outlet AC Adaptor Power cord 1 Align the terminals of the arrow to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (P series/H series) (p. 66) after attaching it into place... setting). CHG (charge) lamp 1 The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. 12 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 the DC IN jack on your...
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... Approximate time (min.) required when you use an outside power source You can operate your camcorder using the power from the DC IN jack. Bottom: Recording with the other hand. Continued , 13 Getting Started The battery pack will not lose its charge in the direction of the arrow with viewfinder while the...
... Approximate time (min.) required when you use an outside power source You can operate your camcorder using the power from the DC IN jack. Bottom: Recording with the other hand. Continued , 13 Getting Started The battery pack will not lose its charge in the direction of the arrow with viewfinder while the...
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... • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F). (10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to the DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the power cord is recommended.) • The recording and playback ...time will be correctly displayed under which you use a fully charged battery pack. On the AC Adaptor • Use the nearby wall outlet when using your camcorder. • Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in low temperatures. • The recording and playback ...
... • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F). (10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to the DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the power cord is recommended.) • The recording and playback ...time will be correctly displayed under which you use a fully charged battery pack. On the AC Adaptor • Use the nearby wall outlet when using your camcorder. • Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in low temperatures. • The recording and playback ...
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..., the power will be displayed on the LCD screen for a few seconds. 3 Hold the camcorder correctly. POWER switch Lens cap • After you have set to OFF(CHG), slide it for approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 47). 15 PLAY/EDIT: To play back, slide the POWER switch... repeatedly to turn on the respective lamp. If the POWER switch is set the date and time ([CLOCK SET], p. 19), the next time you leave your camcorder without any operation attempted for...
..., the power will be displayed on the LCD screen for a few seconds. 3 Hold the camcorder correctly. POWER switch Lens cap • After you have set to OFF(CHG), slide it for approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 47). 15 PLAY/EDIT: To play back, slide the POWER switch... repeatedly to turn on the respective lamp. If the POWER switch is set the date and time ([CLOCK SET], p. 19), the next time you leave your camcorder without any operation attempted for...
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...) to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the picture seen on the LCD screen is clear. • You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. 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 poor. 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...
...) to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the picture seen on the LCD screen is clear. • You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. 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 poor. 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...
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...touch and repeat for the first time. For midnight, set the clock for the first time. 1 Touch t [MENU]. In that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then set only [DATE/TIME])). SETUP MENU CLOCK SET LANGUAGE DEMO MODE --:--:-- 3 Select [CLOCK SET] with , then touch [EXEC]. The clock ...6: Setting the date and time Getting Started Set the date and time when using this camcorder for [D] (day), [H] (hour) and [M] (minute). If you do not use your camcorder for [DATA CODE] (During Easy Handycam operation, you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears ...
...touch and repeat for the first time. For midnight, set the clock for the first time. 1 Touch t [MENU]. In that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then set only [DATE/TIME])). SETUP MENU CLOCK SET LANGUAGE DEMO MODE --:--:-- 3 Select [CLOCK SET] with , then touch [EXEC]. The clock ...6: Setting the date and time Getting Started Set the date and time when using this camcorder for [D] (day), [H] (hour) and [M] (minute). If you do not use your camcorder for [DATA CODE] (During Easy Handycam operation, you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears ...
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...speaker. • For how to OFF(CHG), then press DISP/BATT INFO 7. qa Open the LCD panel qa 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to initialize all the settings, including the setting of the screw must be normal when recorded. Recording/...BEEP] on page 42. Playback To play back the images with added special effects (Picture effect) .... 0 See [P EFFECT] on page 47. Remaining battery (approx.) BATTERY INFO BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL 0% 50% 100% REC TIME AVAILABLE LCD SCREEN : 86 min VIEWFINDER : 99 min Recording capacity (approx.) To turn off center subject (SPOT...
...speaker. • For how to OFF(CHG), then press DISP/BATT INFO 7. qa Open the LCD panel qa 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to initialize all the settings, including the setting of the screw must be normal when recorded. Recording/...BEEP] on page 42. Playback To play back the images with added special effects (Picture effect) .... 0 See [P EFFECT] on page 47. Remaining battery (approx.) BATTERY INFO BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL 0% 50% 100% REC TIME AVAILABLE LCD SCREEN : 86 min VIEWFINDER : 99 min Recording capacity (approx.) To turn off center subject (SPOT...
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... them as [DATA CODE] during recording and the camera setting data will be recorded automatically. Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording 12 3 4 5 Viewing 1 27 4 5 6 A Remaining battery (approx.) B Recording mode (SP or LP) (46) C Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) D Recording: Tape counter (hour: minute: second) Playback: Time code (hour: minute...
... them as [DATA CODE] during recording and the camera setting data will be recorded automatically. Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording 12 3 4 5 Viewing 1 27 4 5 6 A Remaining battery (approx.) B Recording mode (SP or LP) (46) C Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) D Recording: Tape counter (hour: minute: second) Playback: Time code (hour: minute...
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...balance will shoot the subject. 3 Touch . At party scenes or studios where the lighting conditions change the [PROGRAM AE] settings, or bring your camcorder while is flashing quickly. • flashes slowly if white balance could not be appropriate for more than 12 hours. [PAGE2] WHT BAL (White balance...180 degrees and closed with the [EXPOSURE] set [WHT BAL] 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] ...
...balance will shoot the subject. 3 Touch . At party scenes or studios where the lighting conditions change the [PROGRAM AE] settings, or bring your camcorder while is flashing quickly. • flashes slowly if white balance could not be appropriate for more than 12 hours. [PAGE2] WHT BAL (White balance...180 degrees and closed with the [EXPOSURE] set [WHT BAL] 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] ...
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...NORMAL Standard brightness. The recorded picture will not be affected by this operation. BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen. • When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is slightly reduced during recording. LCD COLOR You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen's backlight.... on selecting menu items. AUDIO MIX See page 52. AUDIO MIX See page 34 for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is automatically selected for details on the LCD screen with B. LCD B.L./LCD COLOR/VF B.L., etc The default settings are marked with / ...
...NORMAL Standard brightness. The recorded picture will not be affected by this operation. BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen. • When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is slightly reduced during recording. LCD COLOR You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen's backlight.... on selecting menu items. AUDIO MIX See page 52. AUDIO MIX See page 34 for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is automatically selected for details on the LCD screen with B. LCD B.L./LCD COLOR/VF B.L., etc The default settings are marked with / ...
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...remaining tape indicator. 46 The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are undesirable. BRIGHT Brightens the viewfinder screen. • When you connect your camcorder to PLAY/ EDIT or CAMERA with a cassette inserted. • When you touch (Play/Pause). TAPE SET menu - LP (LP) Increases... the recording time to 1.5 times the SP mode (Long Play). • If you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording. The recorded picture will not be written properly between the scenes. WIDE DISP (Wide display) You can ...
...remaining tape indicator. 46 The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are undesirable. BRIGHT Brightens the viewfinder screen. • When you connect your camcorder to PLAY/ EDIT or CAMERA with a cassette inserted. • When you touch (Play/Pause). TAPE SET menu - LP (LP) Increases... the recording time to 1.5 times the SP mode (Long Play). • If you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording. The recorded picture will not be written properly between the scenes. WIDE DISP (Wide display) You can ...
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...15), or use the AC Adaptor. • Charge the battery pack (p. 12). If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your camcorder (p. 20). This is completed (p. 13). 54 The camcorder gets warm. • The camcorder may get warmer while you press the RESET button, all ...charged. • Slide the POWER switch to OFF(CHG) (p. 12). • Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 12). • Connect the power cord to a wall outlet (p. 12). Overall operations/Easy Handycam The power does not turn on . • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your...
...15), or use the AC Adaptor. • Charge the battery pack (p. 12). If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your camcorder (p. 20). This is completed (p. 13). 54 The camcorder gets warm. • The camcorder may get warmer while you press the RESET button, all ...charged. • Slide the POWER switch to OFF(CHG) (p. 12). • Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 12). • Connect the power cord to a wall outlet (p. 12). Overall operations/Easy Handycam The power does not turn on . • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your...
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...AC Adaptor from the wall outlet. Fully charge the battery again to cancel [DEMO MODE]. If the problem persists, the battery may be correct in certain circumstances. A problem occurs when the camcorder is being charged. • Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 12). Do not press hard on the ...power turns off the power, and disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet and contact your Sony dealer. Then, connect it takes about 1 minute to display the correct remaining battery time. An unknown picture appears on the LCD screen when you open or close the LCD ...
...AC Adaptor from the wall outlet. Fully charge the battery again to cancel [DEMO MODE]. If the problem persists, the battery may be correct in certain circumstances. A problem occurs when the camcorder is being charged. • Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 12). Do not press hard on the ...power turns off the power, and disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet and contact your Sony dealer. Then, connect it takes about 1 minute to display the correct remaining battery time. An unknown picture appears on the LCD screen when you open or close the LCD ...
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... not appear on the touch panel. • Touch the LCD screen lightly. • Press DISP/BATT INFO on your camcorder or remove the battery pack without turning off the power first. The picture in the viewfinder when the LCD panel is not displayed. • ...Set [ REMAIN] to [ON] to the camcorder (p. 12). • Moisture condensation has occurred inside the camcorder (p. 69). This is connected correctly (p. 12). • Remove the battery pack from the camcorder, then attach it again (p. 13). • Attach a charged battery pack to always display the remaining tape indicator (p. ...
... not appear on the touch panel. • Touch the LCD screen lightly. • Press DISP/BATT INFO on your camcorder or remove the battery pack without turning off the power first. The picture in the viewfinder when the LCD panel is not displayed. • ...Set [ REMAIN] to [ON] to the camcorder (p. 12). • Moisture condensation has occurred inside the camcorder (p. 69). This is connected correctly (p. 12). • Remove the battery pack from the camcorder, then attach it again (p. 13). • Attach a charged battery pack to always display the remaining tape indicator (p. ...
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... or local authorized Sony service facility. C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis display) C:04:ss • The battery pack is displayed (p. 61). * You hear a melody when the warning indicators appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, check the following. E:61:ss / E:62:ss • Contact your camcorder again. Fast flashing: • Moisture...
... or local authorized Sony service facility. C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis display) C:04:ss • The battery pack is displayed (p. 61). * You hear a melody when the warning indicators appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, check the following. E:61:ss / E:62:ss • Contact your camcorder again. Fast flashing: • Moisture...