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...off and on a "Memory Stick Duo" or a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. special handling may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Your camcorder is not compatible with two kinds of memory card except "Memory Stick Duo." • "Memory Stick PRO" and "Memory Stick PRO ...Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. 6 "First Step Guide" for help. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in your camcorder while connected to a computer (stored on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in order to comply with the equipment in...
...off and on a "Memory Stick Duo" or a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. special handling may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Your camcorder is not compatible with two kinds of memory card except "Memory Stick Duo." • "Memory Stick PRO" and "Memory Stick PRO ...Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. 6 "First Step Guide" for help. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in your camcorder while connected to a computer (stored on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in order to comply with the equipment in...
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... recording • Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the picture and sound are used for long periods of your camcorder if necessary (p. 18). Black point White, red, blue or green point • Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to... plug the correct way, and not forcibly, to malfunction. About changing the language setting The on the country/region. Unauthorized recording of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on -screen displays in color) that is grayed out is not dustproof, dripproof...
... recording • Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the picture and sound are used for long periods of your camcorder if necessary (p. 18). Black point White, red, blue or green point • Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to... plug the correct way, and not forcibly, to malfunction. About changing the language setting The on the country/region. Unauthorized recording of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on -screen displays in color) that is grayed out is not dustproof, dripproof...
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...8226; The illustrations used on this first (Continued) On playing back HDV tapes on other devices You cannot play back a tape recorded in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. The model name is indicated on the bottom of a Carl Zeiss lens. Also, the lens for video cameras and ... format on DV format video cameras or on mini DV players (The screen appears blue). Read this manual are based on the model HDR-HC7. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is T -coated to change without notice. Check the contents of light from a subject coming into the lens. 8
...8226; The illustrations used on this first (Continued) On playing back HDV tapes on other devices You cannot play back a tape recorded in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. The model name is indicated on the bottom of a Carl Zeiss lens. Also, the lens for video cameras and ... format on DV format video cameras or on mini DV players (The screen appears blue). Read this manual are based on the model HDR-HC7. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is T -coated to change without notice. Check the contents of light from a subject coming into the lens. 8
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... format only Features available for the DV format only IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .........3 Read this first 5 Enjoying pictures with the CAM CTRL dial (HDR-HC7 27 Using the flash 27 Recording in dark places (NightShot 28 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 28 Recording in the HDV ... 26 Controlling the image settings manually with high definition quality Trying out the new HDV format! ... 11 Viewing video recorded in mirror mode 28 Using the menu items .......... 40 Menu items 41 CAMERA SET menu 43 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions MEMORY SET menu ...
... format only Features available for the DV format only IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .........3 Read this first 5 Enjoying pictures with the CAM CTRL dial (HDR-HC7 27 Using the flash 27 Recording in dark places (NightShot 28 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 28 Recording in the HDV ... 26 Controlling the image settings manually with high definition quality Trying out the new HDV format! ... 11 Viewing video recorded in mirror mode 28 Using the menu items .......... 40 Menu items 41 CAMERA SET menu 43 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions MEMORY SET menu ...
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...First Step Guide 78 Using a Macintosh computer ........ 78 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 79 Warning indicators and messages 88 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ...... 91 Maintenance and precautions ...... 92 Usable cassette tapes 92 About the "Memory Stick 93 About the "InfoLITHIUM" ...battery pack 95 About i.LINK 96 About x.v.Color 97 On using your camcorder 97 Specifications 100 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ..... 105 Indicators displayed during recording/ playback 109 Index 113 Spanish Quick ...
...First Step Guide 78 Using a Macintosh computer ........ 78 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 79 Warning indicators and messages 88 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ...... 91 Maintenance and precautions ...... 92 Usable cassette tapes 92 About the "Memory Stick 93 About the "InfoLITHIUM" ...battery pack 95 About i.LINK 96 About x.v.Color 97 On using your camcorder 97 Specifications 100 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ..... 105 Indicators displayed during recording/ playback 109 Index 113 Spanish Quick ...
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...in HDV format to DV for shooting and playing back high definition images on 4:3 aspect ratio TVs when a high definition TV set is not available. Your camcorder's down convert function converts HDV format video to keep high quality images for viewing on older wide TV formats, and...new video format for playback or editing when your camcorder is connected to SD (standard definition) image quality for the future. Being HDV format compliant, your camcorder is ready to specify. What is a need to shoot crystal clear, high-definition images. This provides an easy path to HDV...
...in HDV format to DV for shooting and playing back high definition images on 4:3 aspect ratio TVs when a high definition TV set is not available. Your camcorder's down convert function converts HDV format video to keep high quality images for viewing on older wide TV formats, and...new video format for playback or editing when your camcorder is connected to SD (standard definition) image quality for the future. Being HDV format compliant, your camcorder is ready to specify. What is a need to shoot crystal clear, high-definition images. This provides an easy path to HDV...
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... recorded in the HDV format can be played back as crisp HD (high definition) pictures on a high definition TV. • For details on a conventional TV. You can down convert video recorded in HD (high definition) image quality. Connecting to enable copying. Connecting to a computer (p. ...74) Using the supplied software, you to the computer. Viewing video recorded in SD (standard definition) image quality. 12 Viewing on a 16:9 (wide)/4:3 TV (p. 37) Your camcorder can import...
... recorded in the HDV format can be played back as crisp HD (high definition) pictures on a high definition TV. • For details on a conventional TV. You can down convert video recorded in HD (high definition) image quality. Connecting to enable copying. Connecting to a computer (p. ...74) Using the supplied software, you to the computer. Viewing video recorded in SD (standard definition) image quality. 12 Viewing on a 16:9 (wide)/4:3 TV (p. 37) Your camcorder can import...
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The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 14) USB cable (1) (p. 72) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1) (p. 14, 95) Power cord (1) (p. 14) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 108) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. ...
The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 14) USB cable (1) (p. 72) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1) (p. 14, 95) Power cord (1) (p. 14) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 108) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. ...
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... (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is facing to the v mark on the DC plug is fully charged. 1 Attach the battery pack to your camcorder. The battery pack will not lose its charge in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 2 Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) (the... the power cord to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. Attach the battery pack by sliding it to your camcorder. Be sure that the v mark on your camcorder. Step 2: Charging the battery pack 2 POWER 1 switch DC IN jack 3 Battery pack DC plug 4 To the wall outlet AC Adaptor Power cord 4 /CHG...
... (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is facing to the v mark on the DC plug is fully charged. 1 Attach the battery pack to your camcorder. The battery pack will not lose its charge in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 2 Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) (the... the power cord to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. Attach the battery pack by sliding it to your camcorder. Be sure that the v mark on your camcorder. Step 2: Charging the battery pack 2 POWER 1 switch DC IN jack 3 Battery pack DC plug 4 To the wall outlet AC Adaptor Power cord 4 /CHG...
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...95 105 385 415 210 225 405 440 220 240 415 450 225 245 HDR-HC7 Battery pack Recording Format NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-...camcorder, even when the power cord is disconnected from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is worn-out (for Battery Info only). • The power will not be supplied from the wall outlet. Middle: When the LCD backlight turns off and zooming. 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...
...95 105 385 415 210 225 405 440 220 240 415 450 225 245 HDR-HC7 Battery pack Recording Format NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-...camcorder, even when the power cord is disconnected from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is worn-out (for Battery Info only). • The power will not be supplied from the wall outlet. Middle: When the LCD backlight turns off and zooming. 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...
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... on a "Memory Stick Duo." PLAY/EDIT: To play or edit pictures. CLOCK SET DATE 2007Y JAN M 1D 12: 00 AM OK 2 Set [Y] (year) with the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F) (10 to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) is recommended that you turn on a tape. This may cause a... Started • When attaching an optional video light, it while connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor. CAMERA-MEMORY: To record on your camcorder. • Do not use an NP-FH70 or NPFH100 battery pack. On the charging/recording/playback time • Times measured with touch . / , then You ...
... on a "Memory Stick Duo." PLAY/EDIT: To play or edit pictures. CLOCK SET DATE 2007Y JAN M 1D 12: 00 AM OK 2 Set [Y] (year) with the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F) (10 to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) is recommended that you turn on a tape. This may cause a... Started • When attaching an optional video light, it while connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor. CAMERA-MEMORY: To record on your camcorder. • Do not use an NP-FH70 or NPFH100 battery pack. On the charging/recording/playback time • Times measured with touch . / , then You ...
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...can change the on-screen displays to CAMERA-TAPE or CAMERA-MEMORY. • If the buttons on the touch panel do not use your camcorder without any operation attempted for approximately 5 minutes, to 12:00 PM. In that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then set the ...] (p. 40). To reset the date and time You can set it to OFF (CHG). For midnight, set to turn off automatically if you leave your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in a specified language. Touch t [MENU] t (TIME/ LANGU.) t [LANGUAGE], then select the desired language. z Tips • The ...
...can change the on-screen displays to CAMERA-TAPE or CAMERA-MEMORY. • If the buttons on the touch panel do not use your camcorder without any operation attempted for approximately 5 minutes, to 12:00 PM. In that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then set the ...] (p. 40). To reset the date and time You can set it to OFF (CHG). For midnight, set to turn off automatically if you leave your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in a specified language. Touch t [MENU] t (TIME/ LANGU.) t [LANGUAGE], then select the desired language. z Tips • The ...
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Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording The LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it until the picture is convenient during playback operations. • See [LCD/VF SET] - [LCD BRIGHT] (p. 59) to adjust the brightness of the ... the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side, you want to save battery power. The grip belt Fasten the grip belt and hold your camcorder in bright conditions or where you can view pictures using the viewfinder to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the picture seen on or...
Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording The LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it until the picture is convenient during playback operations. • See [LCD/VF SET] - [LCD BRIGHT] (p. 59) to adjust the brightness of the ... the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side, you want to save battery power. The grip belt Fasten the grip belt and hold your camcorder in bright conditions or where you can view pictures using the viewfinder to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the picture seen on or...
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... data may be damaged. • If you force the "Memory Stick Duo" into the slot in once. Do not shake or knock your camcorder is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. b Notes • When the access lamp is reading...
... data may be damaged. • If you force the "Memory Stick Duo" into the slot in once. Do not shake or knock your camcorder is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. b Notes • When the access lamp is reading...
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... same way as when the POWER switch is set [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 49) if you move your finger on the power zoom lever. You can record high quality still images on the "Memory Stick Duo" during Dual Rec. Move it further for a slower zoom. z Tips • You can set to... panel. b Notes • Be sure to 10 times the original size with the zoom buttons on the LCD panel. • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto. Orange color boxes indicate the number of view: (Wide angle) ...
... same way as when the POWER switch is set [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 49) if you move your finger on the power zoom lever. You can record high quality still images on the "Memory Stick Duo" during Dual Rec. Move it further for a slower zoom. z Tips • You can set to... panel. b Notes • Be sure to 10 times the original size with the zoom buttons on the LCD panel. • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto. Orange color boxes indicate the number of view: (Wide angle) ...
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... cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects and remove the conversion lens (optional). 28 Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to focus automatically. • Do not use these functions in dark places (NightShot) • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 46...
... cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects and remove the conversion lens (optional). 28 Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to focus automatically. • Do not use these functions in dark places (NightShot) • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 46...
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... the guide functions (USAGE GUIDE) You can easily select the desired setting screens by using the guide functions (USAGE GUIDE). 60min STBY GUIDE P-MENU Your camcorder has 4 guide functions as shown below.
... the guide functions (USAGE GUIDE) You can easily select the desired setting screens by using the guide functions (USAGE GUIDE). 60min STBY GUIDE P-MENU Your camcorder has 4 guide functions as shown below.
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...switch repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp, then operate the Remote Commander. When the PLAY/EDIT lamp lights up (p. 24). Then, your camcorder is a blank section between recorded sections on the tape. Searching quickly for about 2 seconds of the most recent recording (END SEARCH) END SEARCH ... recorded scenes (Rec review) You can also select [END SEARCH] from the menu. z Tips • You can view about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where the last recording has finished. Make sure that the CAMERA-TAPE lamp lights up , select the [END...
...switch repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp, then operate the Remote Commander. When the PLAY/EDIT lamp lights up (p. 24). Then, your camcorder is a blank section between recorded sections on the tape. Searching quickly for about 2 seconds of the most recent recording (END SEARCH) END SEARCH ... recorded scenes (Rec review) You can also select [END SEARCH] from the menu. z Tips • You can view about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where the last recording has finished. Make sure that the CAMERA-TAPE lamp lights up , select the [END...
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... device. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with / , then touch . 3 Check the output setting details, then touch . 4 Connect your camcorder Open the jack cover in the direction of connecting to a high definition TV 1 Touch [TV] t [HD TV]. 2 Select the TV input jacks with the device to play back on an x.v.Color-compliant...
... device. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with / , then touch . 3 Check the output setting details, then touch . 4 Connect your camcorder Open the jack cover in the direction of connecting to a high definition TV 1 Touch [TV] t [HD TV]. 2 Select the TV input jacks with the device to play back on an x.v.Color-compliant...
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... HDV1080i) A B C Type Camcorder Cable A 1 Component video cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR : Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages TV Menu Setting (STANDARD SET) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (57) [COMPONENT] t [1080i/480i] (60) 2 A/V connecting cable (supplied) (White) (Red) (Yellow) • An A/V connecting cable is also needed to a high definition TV HD (high definition) image quality...
... HDV1080i) A B C Type Camcorder Cable A 1 Component video cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR : Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages TV Menu Setting (STANDARD SET) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (57) [COMPONENT] t [1080i/480i] (60) 2 A/V connecting cable (supplied) (White) (Red) (Yellow) • An A/V connecting cable is also needed to a high definition TV HD (high definition) image quality...