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... Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-HC5 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. CAUTION You are cautioned that any interference received, including interference that may result. CAUTION Replace the battery with Part15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-HC7 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. ... The model and serial numbers are recyclable. Declaration of the FCC Rules. Continued , 5 For more information regarding this product. HDR-HC Serial No. Model No. The number below . Refer to operate this device must accept any questions about this product, ...
... Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-HC5 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. CAUTION You are cautioned that any interference received, including interference that may result. CAUTION Replace the battery with Part15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-HC7 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. ... The model and serial numbers are recyclable. Declaration of the FCC Rules. Continued , 5 For more information regarding this product. HDR-HC Serial No. Model No. The number below . Refer to operate this device must accept any questions about this product, ...
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... and the viewfinder used in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. The model name is indicated on the model HDR-HC7. Also, the lens for video cameras and offers a quality typical of recording media and other devices. It adopts the MTF measurement system for your camcorder. • Design and specifications of a Carl...
... and the viewfinder used in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. The model name is indicated on the model HDR-HC7. Also, the lens for video cameras and offers a quality typical of recording media and other devices. It adopts the MTF measurement system for your camcorder. • Design and specifications of a Carl...
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...Features available for the DV format only IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .........3 Read this first 5 Enjoying pictures with high definition quality Trying out the new HDV format! ... 11 Viewing video recorded in the HDV format ... Recording 24 Zooming 26 Recording high quality still images during tape recording (Dual Rec 26 Controlling the image settings manually with the CAM CTRL dial (HDR-HC7 27 Using the flash 27... .......... 40 Menu items 41 CAMERA SET menu 43 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions MEMORY SET menu 50 Settings for the "Memory Stick Duo" ...
...Features available for the DV format only IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .........3 Read this first 5 Enjoying pictures with high definition quality Trying out the new HDV format! ... 11 Viewing video recorded in the HDV format ... Recording 24 Zooming 26 Recording high quality still images during tape recording (Dual Rec 26 Controlling the image settings manually with the CAM CTRL dial (HDR-HC7 27 Using the flash 27... .......... 40 Menu items 41 CAMERA SET menu 43 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions MEMORY SET menu 50 Settings for the "Memory Stick Duo" ...
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...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... • Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to the DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the power cord is damaged. - The battery pack is disconnected from the battery as long... 105 180 195 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-FH100 Continuous Typical recording recording...
...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... • Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to the DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the power cord is damaged. - The battery pack is disconnected from the battery as long... 105 180 195 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-FH100 Continuous Typical recording recording...
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..., the following buttons/dial are attempted. • BACK LIGHT button (p. 28) • Pressing and holding DISPLAY/BATT INFO button (p. 19) • For HDR-HC7: CAM CTRL dial (p. 27) • For HDR-HC7: MANUAL button (p. 27) 23 A GUIDE C D B A Stop B Play/Pause toggles C Rewind/Fast forward MENU B A GUIDE (p. 32) B Tape playback C Previous/Next D Delete (p. 70) x To...
..., the following buttons/dial are attempted. • BACK LIGHT button (p. 28) • Pressing and holding DISPLAY/BATT INFO button (p. 19) • For HDR-HC7: CAM CTRL dial (p. 27) • For HDR-HC7: MANUAL button (p. 27) 23 A GUIDE C D B A Stop B Play/Pause toggles C Rewind/Fast forward MENU B A GUIDE (p. 32) B Tape playback C Previous/Next D Delete (p. 70) x To...
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• For HDR-HC5: When the POWER switch is set to CAMERATAPE, still images will be recorded at image size ...49). The setting mode switches between automatic and manual every time you select [RESET] in the DV format. • For HDR-HC7: When the POWER switch is set to the CAM CTRL dial 1 Press and hold the MANUAL button for several seconds. ... done before will be assigned. 3 Press the MANUAL button. Controlling the image settings manually with the CAM CTRL dial (HDR-HC7) It is set manually return to the CAM CTRL dial. If [EXPOSURE] is useful to assign a frequently used menu item...
• For HDR-HC5: When the POWER switch is set to CAMERATAPE, still images will be recorded at image size ...49). The setting mode switches between automatic and manual every time you select [RESET] in the DV format. • For HDR-HC7: When the POWER switch is set to the CAM CTRL dial 1 Press and hold the MANUAL button for several seconds. ... done before will be assigned. 3 Press the MANUAL button. Controlling the image settings manually with the CAM CTRL dial (HDR-HC7) It is set manually return to the CAM CTRL dial. If [EXPOSURE] is useful to assign a frequently used menu item...
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Toggles Play or Pause as you cannot find [VOLUME] in (p. 59). , touch [MENU] t • For HDR-HC7: You can play back in various modes ([ VAR.SPD PB], p. 56). z Tips • You can also adjust the volume with recorded images is inserted and ...
Toggles Play or Pause as you cannot find [VOLUME] in (p. 59). , touch [MENU] t • For HDR-HC7: You can play back in various modes ([ VAR.SPD PB], p. 56). z Tips • You can also adjust the volume with recorded images is inserted and ...
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... Easy Handycam operation will be retained. *2 Cannot be operated in the CAMERA-TAPE mode. *3 Available only when the POWER switch is set to PLAY/EDIT. *4 HDR-HC7 42 Menu items (Continued) Position of lamp: TAPE PictBridge PRINT - DEMO MODE z EDIT/PLAY menu (p. 56) VAR.SPD PB - REC FORMAT z DV SET z VOLUME z*4 MIC...
... Easy Handycam operation will be retained. *2 Cannot be operated in the CAMERA-TAPE mode. *3 Available only when the POWER switch is set to PLAY/EDIT. *4 HDR-HC7 42 Menu items (Continued) Position of lamp: TAPE PictBridge PRINT - DEMO MODE z EDIT/PLAY menu (p. 56) VAR.SPD PB - REC FORMAT z DV SET z VOLUME z*4 MIC...
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...where you will be adjusted according to the ambient light. 1 Touch [ONE PUSH]. 2 Frame a white object such as a piece of [SHUTTR SPEED] (HDR-HC7) and [WHITE BAL.] are canceled. SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter) You can adjust the color balance to the brightness of a picture manually. To return...adjust the setting manually using the CAM CTRL dial (p. 27). Adjust the brightness when the subject is adjusted automatically. z Tips • For HDR-HC7: You can fix the brightness of the recording environment. b Notes • If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is appropriately adjusted for...
...where you will be adjusted according to the ambient light. 1 Touch [ONE PUSH]. 2 Frame a white object such as a piece of [SHUTTR SPEED] (HDR-HC7) and [WHITE BAL.] are canceled. SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter) You can adjust the color balance to the brightness of a picture manually. To return...adjust the setting manually using the CAM CTRL dial (p. 27). Adjust the brightness when the subject is adjusted automatically. z Tips • For HDR-HC7: You can fix the brightness of the recording environment. b Notes • If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is appropriately adjusted for...
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...set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO]. • If you change the [SCENE SELECT] settings, or bring your camcorder outdoors from inside use (or vice versa), select [AUTO] and aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for your convenience. and the setting value appear when [AE SHIFT... the POWER switch is set [WHITE BAL.], [SCENE SELECT] returns to 1/10000 second, still images cannot be lost. Soften Sharpen SHUTTR SPEED (HDR-HC7) You can manually adjust and fix the shutter speed for better color balance adjustment. • When the white balance has been set to [AUTO...
...set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO]. • If you change the [SCENE SELECT] settings, or bring your camcorder outdoors from inside use (or vice versa), select [AUTO] and aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for your convenience. and the setting value appear when [AE SHIFT... the POWER switch is set [WHITE BAL.], [SCENE SELECT] returns to 1/10000 second, still images cannot be lost. Soften Sharpen SHUTTR SPEED (HDR-HC7) You can manually adjust and fix the shutter speed for better color balance adjustment. • When the white balance has been set to [AUTO...
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.... SPOT FOCUS You can select and adjust the focal point to a subject not located in step 1. b Notes • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in step 1. and the setting value appear when [WB SHIFT] is anything ...or the light is dim. • You can adjust the automatic exposure level to brighter or darker when [EXPOSURE] is set to [AUTO]. • For HDR-HC7: You can also adjust the setting manually using the CAM CTRL dial (p. 27). z Tips • When the white balance is set to a lower value...
.... SPOT FOCUS You can select and adjust the focal point to a subject not located in step 1. b Notes • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in step 1. and the setting value appear when [WB SHIFT] is anything ...or the light is dim. • You can adjust the automatic exposure level to brighter or darker when [EXPOSURE] is set to [AUTO]. • For HDR-HC7: You can also adjust the setting manually using the CAM CTRL dial (p. 27). z Tips • When the white balance is set to a lower value...
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... distant subject, focusing may cause a malfunction. • Do not cover the infrared port with your camcorder changes depending on the screen. r (Forced redeye reduction): Always uses the flash and the redeye reducing...it is hard to reduce redeye before recording. When you use NightShot/[SUPER NS] in .). For HDR-HC7: down to about 37 cm (14 5/ 8 in bright places. FLASH SET You can prevent ...To cancel, touch [OFF], or zoom to shoot small subjects, such as follows: For HDR-HC5: down in .). x FLASH LEVEL HIGH( ) Makes the flash level higher. r (No flash): Records without flash. To ...
... distant subject, focusing may cause a malfunction. • Do not cover the infrared port with your camcorder changes depending on the screen. r (Forced redeye reduction): Always uses the flash and the redeye reducing...it is hard to reduce redeye before recording. When you use NightShot/[SUPER NS] in .). For HDR-HC7: down to about 37 cm (14 5/ 8 in bright places. FLASH SET You can prevent ...To cancel, touch [OFF], or zoom to shoot small subjects, such as follows: For HDR-HC5: down in .). x FLASH LEVEL HIGH( ) Makes the flash level higher. r (No flash): Records without flash. To ...
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Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( ) when using the digital zoom. DIAL SET (HDR-HC7) You can select a menu item to assign to record using the optimum compensation for camera shake for camera shake (The default setting is [ON]). z Tips &#..., set to use the wide conversion lens (optional). For details, see page 27. Note that , up to 20 × zoom is performed digitally. 80 × (HDR-HC5) Up to 80 × zoom is not used. CONV.LENS When using an optional conversion lens, use this when the conversion lens (optional) is performed...
Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( ) when using the digital zoom. DIAL SET (HDR-HC7) You can select a menu item to assign to record using the optimum compensation for camera shake for camera shake (The default setting is [ON]). z Tips &#..., set to use the wide conversion lens (optional). For details, see page 27. Note that , up to 20 × zoom is performed digitally. 80 × (HDR-HC5) Up to 80 × zoom is not used. CONV.LENS When using an optional conversion lens, use this when the conversion lens (optional) is performed...
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... the "Memory Stick Duo" (MB) and the number of recordable pictures When the POWER switch is automatically fixed to [FINE] during Easy Handycam operation. For HDR-HC7: B 6.1M ( 6.1M ) Records still images clearly. 4.6M ( 4.6M ) Records still images clearly in the 16:9 (wide) ratio. 3.1M ( 3.1M ) Allows you to record more... quality level. MEMORY SET menu Settings for the maximum number of images to be set only when the POWER switch is set to CAMERAMEMORY For HDR-HC5: 4.0M 3.0M 1.9M VGA 2304 × 2304 × 1600 × 640 × 1728 1296 1200 480 4.0M 3.0M 64MB 31 41 65 390 ...
... the "Memory Stick Duo" (MB) and the number of recordable pictures When the POWER switch is automatically fixed to [FINE] during Easy Handycam operation. For HDR-HC7: B 6.1M ( 6.1M ) Records still images clearly. 4.6M ( 4.6M ) Records still images clearly in the 16:9 (wide) ratio. 3.1M ( 3.1M ) Allows you to record more... quality level. MEMORY SET menu Settings for the maximum number of images to be set only when the POWER switch is set to CAMERAMEMORY For HDR-HC5: 4.0M 3.0M 1.9M VGA 2304 × 2304 × 1600 × 640 × 1728 1296 1200 480 4.0M 3.0M 64MB 31 41 65 390 ...
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...3300 4400 3950 5200 7900 9500 * [ IMAGE SIZE] is fixed to: - [ 2.3M] on HDR-HC5 in HDV or DV format (16:9) - [ 4.6M] on HDR-HC7 in HDV or DV format (16:9) - [1.7M] on HDR-HC5 in DV format (4:3) - [3.4M] on the recording environment. • The unique pixel array of... recordable pictures varies depending on HDR-HC7 in DV format (4:3). b Notes • All numbers measured at the following settings: Top: [FINE] is selected for image quality. • When using a "Memory Stick Duo" made by Sony...
...3300 4400 3950 5200 7900 9500 * [ IMAGE SIZE] is fixed to: - [ 2.3M] on HDR-HC5 in HDV or DV format (16:9) - [ 4.6M] on HDR-HC7 in HDV or DV format (16:9) - [1.7M] on HDR-HC5 in DV format (4:3) - [3.4M] on the recording environment. • The unique pixel array of... recordable pictures varies depending on HDR-HC7 in DV format (4:3). b Notes • All numbers measured at the following settings: Top: [FINE] is selected for image quality. • When using a "Memory Stick Duo" made by Sony...
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...as the bar goes to adjust the recording sound level automatically. Low intensity High intensity x VF B.LIGHT You can adjust the recording sound level manually. to adjust the volume z Tips • For HDR-HC7: You can adjust the color on the screen. The recording sound level...LCD/VF SET The recorded picture will not be affected by this operation. B NORMAL Standard brightness. b Notes • 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 ...
...as the bar goes to adjust the recording sound level automatically. Low intensity High intensity x VF B.LIGHT You can adjust the recording sound level manually. to adjust the volume z Tips • For HDR-HC7: You can adjust the color on the screen. The recording sound level...LCD/VF SET The recorded picture will not be affected by this operation. B NORMAL Standard brightness. b Notes • 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 ...
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... vertical by setting [COLOR BAR] to [ON]. The frame is not recorded. Press DISPLAY/ BATT INFO to a command sent by remote control units of other camcorders or VCRs. COLOR BAR (HDR-HC7) You can display the color bar or record it on the monitor connected. z Tips • Set to [OFF] to prevent your...
... vertical by setting [COLOR BAR] to [ON]. The frame is not recorded. Press DISPLAY/ BATT INFO to a command sent by remote control units of other camcorders or VCRs. COLOR BAR (HDR-HC7) You can display the color bar or record it on the monitor connected. z Tips • Set to [OFF] to prevent your...
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... [WHITE BAL.] - [SHUTTR SPEED] - [SPOT FOCUS] - [FOCUS] - [ AUDIO MIX] of [DV SET] - [MIC LEVEL] (HDR-HC7) The camcorder gets warm. • The camcorder may get warmer while you run into any obstructions between the Remote Commander and the remote sensor. • Keep strong light sources, such as sunlight... (p. 14). Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you use it after about 1 minute. • Press the RESET button (p. 106) using your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam/ Remote Commander 79 • Batteries/Power sources 80 • LCD screen/viewfinder 80 &#...
... [WHITE BAL.] - [SHUTTR SPEED] - [SPOT FOCUS] - [FOCUS] - [ AUDIO MIX] of [DV SET] - [MIC LEVEL] (HDR-HC7) The camcorder gets warm. • The camcorder may get warmer while you run into any obstructions between the Remote Commander and the remote sensor. • Keep strong light sources, such as sunlight... (p. 14). Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you use it after about 1 minute. • Press the RESET button (p. 106) using your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam/ Remote Commander 79 • Batteries/Power sources 80 • LCD screen/viewfinder 80 &#...
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...does not function. • Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (p. 49). • For HDR-HC7: Adjust [SHUTTR SPEED] (p. 45). Because of the picture is not a malfunction. The screen picture is not a malfunction. • For HDR-HC7: This may occur when recording pictures under lighting from a discharge tube, such as a ... by the frame rapidly might appear crooked. • This is slow or when you record a TV screen or computer screen. • For HDR-HC5: Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 49). This is not correctly displayed. • Deactivate the NightShot function (p. 28). The [FLASH LEVEL...
...does not function. • Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (p. 49). • For HDR-HC7: Adjust [SHUTTR SPEED] (p. 45). Because of the picture is not a malfunction. The screen picture is not a malfunction. • For HDR-HC7: This may occur when recording pictures under lighting from a discharge tube, such as a ... by the frame rapidly might appear crooked. • This is slow or when you record a TV screen or computer screen. • For HDR-HC5: Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 49). This is not correctly displayed. • Deactivate the NightShot function (p. 28). The [FLASH LEVEL...
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...[FIREWORKS], [MANUAL] of [EXPOSURE], [CINEMA EFECT] [SCENE SELECT] [SCENE SELECT], during tape recording NightShot, [SCENE SELECT], [MANUAL] of [SHUTTR SPEED] (HDR-HC7), [FADER], [D.EFFECT] [DIGITAL ZOOM], [D.EFFECT], while displaying the date and time [TELE MACRO] [CANDLE], [FIREWORKS], [SUPER NS], [COLOR SLOW S], [D.EFFECT...EFFECT], when [ WIDE SELECT] is set to [4:3] [CANDLE], [FIREWORKS], [MANUAL] of [SHUTTR SPEED] (HDR-HC7), [SUPER NS], [COLOR SLOW S], [D.EFFECT], [PICT.EFFECT] • For HDR-HC7: When [COLOR BAR] is set, all the "Not available" menu items on the list are not available....
...[FIREWORKS], [MANUAL] of [EXPOSURE], [CINEMA EFECT] [SCENE SELECT] [SCENE SELECT], during tape recording NightShot, [SCENE SELECT], [MANUAL] of [SHUTTR SPEED] (HDR-HC7), [FADER], [D.EFFECT] [DIGITAL ZOOM], [D.EFFECT], while displaying the date and time [TELE MACRO] [CANDLE], [FIREWORKS], [SUPER NS], [COLOR SLOW S], [D.EFFECT...EFFECT], when [ WIDE SELECT] is set to [4:3] [CANDLE], [FIREWORKS], [MANUAL] of [SHUTTR SPEED] (HDR-HC7), [SUPER NS], [COLOR SLOW S], [D.EFFECT], [PICT.EFFECT] • For HDR-HC7: When [COLOR BAR] is set, all the "Not available" menu items on the list are not available....
