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Operating Guide - Page 1
... questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/
Printed in Japan
2-319-806-11(1)
Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
Operating Guide
HDR-HC5/HC7
Enjoying pictures with high definition quality
11
Getting Started 13
Recording/ Playback
22
Using the Menu 40
Dubbing/Editing 65
Using a Computer 74
Troubleshooting 79
Additional Information 91
Quick Reference 105...
Operating Guide - Page 4
... set . -
When the power cord or plug is in the operating instructions. Refer all servicing to rain or water. - Adjust only those controls that the set due to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions.
If liquid has been spilled or objects have the same characteristics as the original parts. When the set does not operate normally when...
Operating Guide - Page 5
... Part15 of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-HC7 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
For customers in the...Model No. HDR-HC Serial No. ACNo. Continued , 5 CAUTION
Replace the battery with Part15 of the FCC Rules. Record the serial number in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding recycling of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-HC5 Responsible Party: Sony...
Operating Guide - Page 16
... 590 635
* When the LCD backlight turns on. HDR-HC5
Battery pack
Recorded Format NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100
LCD panel LCD panel opened* closed HDV DV HDV DV
110 120 125 135
145 160 165 180
235 255 270 290 545 590 615 660
HDR-HC7
Battery pack
Recorded Format NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP...
Operating Guide - Page 27
... SHIFT
RESET
2 Rotate the CAM CTRL dial and select a menu item to adjust the focus manually.
• For HDR-HC5: When the POWER switch is set to CAMERATAPE, still images will be recorded at image size 2.3M in the HDV format, 1.7M (4:3) or 2.3M (16:9) in the DV format.
• For HDR-HC7: When the POWER switch is assigned (the default setting). If [EXPOSURE] is set manually...
Operating Guide - Page 36
... TV (Continued)
Connecting to a high definition TV
HD (high definition) image quality • An HDV formatted picture is played back as it is
(HD image quality). • A DV formatted picture is played back as it is also needed to the audio input jack of your TV.
36 COMPONENT IN AUDIO
HDMI
i.LINK (for HDV1080i)
A
B
C
Type Camcorder
Cable
A
1
Component video cable
(supplied)
(Green...
Operating Guide - Page 39
... jack and external device with a cable supplies high quality images and digital audio.
• If you connect your camcorder to your TV using the A/V connecting cable.
To output audio signals, connect the white and red plugs of the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable to the audio input jack of i.LINK.
39 z Tips
• The HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is as follows...
Operating Guide - Page 47
... can take some time. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 46)
when it is useful to shoot small subjects, such as follows: For HDR-HC5: down to about 45 cm (17 3/ 4 in.). Set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON], then press the (flash) button (p. 27) repeatedly to select a setting.
(Auto redeye reduction): Pre-flashes to reduce redeye before recording...
Operating Guide - Page 49
z Tips • You can select the maximum zoom level in DV format -
DIAL SET (HDR-HC7)
You can select a menu item to assign to [ON] only .... 80 × (HDR-HC5) Up to 10 × zoom is being recorded.
49
Using the Menu For details, see page 27. STEADYSHOT
You can be set to [ON] to record using an optional conversion lens, use the tele conversion lens (optional).
DIGITAL ZOOM
...
Operating Guide - Page 60
... HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK).
DISP GUIDE (Display guide)
See page 112. STATUS CHECK
You can check the setup value of the following illustrations. b Notes • For input signal via an i.LINK connection, see
[VCR HDV/DV] (p. 57). • Disconnect the i.LINK cable before setting
[i.LINK CONV].
STANDARD SET menu (Continued)
COMPONENT
Select [COMPONENT] when connecting your camcorder...
Operating Guide - Page 74
... HD (high definition) image quality as thumbnails.
http://www.sony.net/support-disoft/
The image quality of the software applications. Refer to "Installing the "First Step Guide"" (p. 76), start the "First Step Guide," then follow the instructions. For details, refer to "First Step Guide."
• Refer to the following operations. Using a Computer
What you can do with Windows...
Operating Guide - Page 76
...(For Windows 2000, double-click [My Computer].) 2 Double-click [SONYPICTUTIL (E:)] (CD-ROM) (disc drive).*
* Drive names (such as an Administrator for installation. • Close all applications running on your camcorder to the computer.
When [Save is
not connected to the computer.
2 Turn on the computer.
4 Click [FirstStepGuide].
5 Select the desired language and
the model name...
Operating Guide - Page 83
...For HDR-HC7: This may be changed during Easy Handycam operation (p. 23).
This is slow or when you record a TV screen or computer screen.
• For HDR-HC5: Set [...28). Troubleshooting
Continued , 83 Use NightShot or [SUPER NS].
Adjust the focus manually (p. 46).
[STEADYSHOT] does not function. • Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (p. 49).
• For HDR-HC7: Adjust [SHUTTR...
Operating Guide - Page 92
... back digital high definition (HD) video signals on the viewfinder if you try to SAVE.
Copyright signal
x When you play back on the cassette to a tape in both HDV and DV formats. x To prevent accidental erasure Slide the write-protect tab on your camcorder.
Your camcorder is about 25 Mbps. The video bit rate for copyright protection of software. [Cannot...
Operating Guide - Page 100
... when the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) for more than 24 hours. However, even if the pre-installed rechargeable battery is inserted. x Procedures Connect your camcorder is connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor or while the battery pack is not charged, the camcorder operation will be affected as long as you do not use your camcorder after charging...
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