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Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked 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 Spanish Quick Guide/ Guía rápida en español 116 US US © 2007 Sony Corporation
Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked 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 Spanish Quick Guide/ Guía rápida en español 116 US US © 2007 Sony Corporation
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... your used rechargeable batteries to the following two conditions: (1) This device may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). Operation is for future reference. HDR-HC Serial No. If you have any interference received, including interference that may not ...Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-HC7 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are located on the bottom. Model No. For more information regarding recycling of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-HC5 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics ...
... your used rechargeable batteries to the following two conditions: (1) This device may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). Operation is for future reference. HDR-HC Serial No. If you have any interference received, including interference that may not ...Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-HC7 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are located on the bottom. Model No. For more information regarding recycling of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-HC5 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics ...
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...LCD screen and the viewfinder used on this manual are based on the model HDR-HC7. MTF= Modulation Transfer Function The number value indicates the amount of a Carl ...blue). About this manual • The images of tapes by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. The model name is indicated on other accessories are subject to ... measurement system for your camcorder. • Design and specifications of your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by playing them back on this camcorder prior to playing them ...
...LCD screen and the viewfinder used on this manual are based on the model HDR-HC7. MTF= Modulation Transfer Function The number value indicates the amount of a Carl ...blue). About this manual • The images of tapes by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. The model name is indicated on other accessories are subject to ... measurement system for your camcorder. • Design and specifications of your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by playing them back on this camcorder prior to playing them ...
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... Read this first 5 Enjoying pictures 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 50.../Playback Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam 22 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 Recording in dark places (NightShot 28 Adjusting ...
... Read this first 5 Enjoying pictures 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 50.../Playback Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam 22 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 Recording in dark places (NightShot 28 Adjusting ...
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...lamp flashes during charging, or Battery Info (p. 15) will not be correctly displayed under the following conditions. - HDR-HC5 Battery pack Recorded Format NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 LCD panel LCD panel opened* closed ... 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-FH70 NP-FH100 LCD panel LCD panel ...8226; Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to the DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the power cord is closed HDV DV HDV DV 105 115 120 130 140 150 160...
...lamp flashes during charging, or Battery Info (p. 15) will not be correctly displayed under the following conditions. - HDR-HC5 Battery pack Recorded Format NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 LCD panel LCD panel opened* closed ... 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-FH70 NP-FH100 LCD panel LCD panel ...8226; Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to the DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the power cord is closed HDV DV HDV DV 105 115 120 130 140 150 160...
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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 Recording/Playback Playing back movies/still images Slide the POWER switch E to turn on settings. • Almost all...
..., 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 Recording/Playback Playing back movies/still images Slide the POWER switch E to turn on settings. • Almost all...
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... can adjust the volume using [DIAL SET] (p. 49). Continued , 27 Recording/Playback Controlling the image settings manually with the CAM CTRL dial (HDR-HC7) It is useful to assign a frequently used menu item to activate the manual adjustment mode. MANUAL button CAM CTRL dial 1 Press the MANUAL ...assigned. 3 Press the MANUAL button. Using the flash Flash Flash button Press the (flash) button repeatedly to select an appropriate setting. • For HDR-HC5: When the POWER switch is set to CAMERATAPE, still images will be recorded at image size 4.6M in the HDV format, 3.4M (4:3) or ...
... can adjust the volume using [DIAL SET] (p. 49). Continued , 27 Recording/Playback Controlling the image settings manually with the CAM CTRL dial (HDR-HC7) It is useful to assign a frequently used menu item to activate the manual adjustment mode. MANUAL button CAM CTRL dial 1 Press the MANUAL ...assigned. 3 Press the MANUAL button. Using the flash Flash Flash button Press the (flash) button repeatedly to select an appropriate setting. • For HDR-HC5: When the POWER switch is set to CAMERATAPE, still images will be recorded at image size 4.6M in the HDV format, 3.4M (4:3) or ...
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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). when a "Memory Stick Duo" with the CAM CTRL dial (p. 27). (STANDARD SET) t [VOLUME] To ...
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). when a "Memory Stick Duo" with the CAM CTRL dial (p. 27). (STANDARD SET) t [VOLUME] To ...
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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 z*1 SP*1/16:9 - Menu items (Continued) Position of lamp: TAPE PictBridge PRINT - DEMO MODE z EDIT/PLAY menu (p. 56) VAR.SPD PB - END SEARCH z STANDARD SET...
... 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 z*1 SP*1/16:9 - Menu items (Continued) Position of lamp: TAPE PictBridge PRINT - DEMO MODE z EDIT/PLAY menu (p. 56) VAR.SPD PB - END SEARCH z STANDARD SET...
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... subjects a short distance away. Outdoors - Sunrise or sunset - EXPOSURE You can adjust the color balance to the brightness of [SHUTTR SPEED] (HDR-HC7) and [WHITE BAL.] are canceled. z Tips • For HDR-HC7: You can adjust and fix the exposure to the subject, so that it is recorded in suitable brightness even when there...
... subjects a short distance away. Outdoors - Sunrise or sunset - EXPOSURE You can adjust the color balance to the brightness of [SHUTTR SPEED] (HDR-HC7) and [WHITE BAL.] are canceled. z Tips • For HDR-HC7: You can adjust and fix the exposure to the subject, so that it is recorded in suitable brightness even when there...
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...PUSH], 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 camcorder outdoors after touching , set [WHITE BAL.] to CAMERAMEMORY. You can manually...be recorded. • For example, if you need to redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure to readjust the white balance. Soften Sharpen SHUTTR SPEED (HDR-HC7) You can select a shutter speed between 1/4 and 1/10000 second when the POWER switch is set . • When [ONE PUSH] was selected,...
...PUSH], 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 camcorder outdoors after touching , set [WHITE BAL.] to CAMERAMEMORY. You can manually...be recorded. • For example, if you need to redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure to readjust the white balance. Soften Sharpen SHUTTR SPEED (HDR-HC7) You can select a shutter speed between 1/4 and 1/10000 second when the POWER switch is set . • When [ONE PUSH] was selected,...
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...subject at close subjects)/ (focusing on close range, move the power zoom lever to a higher value, pictures appear reddish. • For HDR-HC7: You can adjust the white balance to sharpen the focus. and the setting value appear when [WB SHIFT] is easier to focus on ...]. z Tips • When the white balance is about 1 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for recording. b Notes • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is set to a lower value, pictures appear bluish, and when set to adjust the zoom for telephoto. SPOT FOCUS...
...subject at close subjects)/ (focusing on close range, move the power zoom lever to a higher value, pictures appear reddish. • For HDR-HC7: You can adjust the white balance to sharpen the focus. and the setting value appear when [WB SHIFT] is easier to focus on ...]. z Tips • When the white balance is about 1 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for recording. b Notes • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is set to a lower value, pictures appear bluish, and when set to adjust the zoom for telephoto. SPOT FOCUS...
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...HDR-HC7: down in this function when you use NightShot/[SUPER NS] in bright places. x REDEYE REDUC You can take some time. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 46) when it is hard to focus automatically. • The shutter speed of your camcorder...LEVEL HIGH(...camcorder. B NORMAL( ) LOW( ) Makes the flash level lower. b Notes • When recording a distant subject, focusing may cause a malfunction. • Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other conditions. Using the Menu TELE MACRO This is useful to shoot small subjects, such as follows: For HDR-HC5...
...HDR-HC7: down in this function when you use NightShot/[SUPER NS] in bright places. x REDEYE REDUC You can take some time. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 46) when it is hard to focus automatically. • The shutter speed of your camcorder...LEVEL HIGH(...camcorder. B NORMAL( ) LOW( ) Makes the flash level lower. b Notes • When recording a distant subject, focusing may cause a malfunction. • Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other conditions. Using the Menu TELE MACRO This is useful to shoot small subjects, such as follows: For HDR-HC5...
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...[STEADYSHOT] to 80 × zoom is performed optically, and after that, up to 20 × zoom is performed digitally. 80 × (HDR-HC5) Up to 10 × zoom is performed digitally. CONV.LENS When using the optimum compensation for camera shake for camera shake (The default setting is...Tips • You can be more faithfully reproduced. The zooming zone appears when you are using a tripod (optional), then the image becomes natural. DIAL SET (HDR-HC7) You can compensate for each lens. The right side of colors. Note that , up to [OFF] ( ) when using the digital zoom. B OFF...
...[STEADYSHOT] to 80 × zoom is performed optically, and after that, up to 20 × zoom is performed digitally. 80 × (HDR-HC5) Up to 10 × zoom is performed digitally. CONV.LENS When using the optimum compensation for camera shake for camera shake (The default setting is...Tips • You can be more faithfully reproduced. The zooming zone appears when you are using a tripod (optional), then the image becomes natural. DIAL SET (HDR-HC7) You can compensate for each lens. The right side of colors. Note that , up to [OFF] ( ) when using the digital zoom. B OFF...
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... fine image quality level. b Notes • Image quality is set to CAMERA-MEMORY. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are marked with B. 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 still images in relatively clear quality. x IMAGE SIZE For HDR-HC5: B 4.0M ( 4.0M ) Records still images clearly. 3.0M ( 3.0M ) Records still images clearly in the 16:9 (wide) ratio. 1.9M ( ) Allows...
... fine image quality level. b Notes • Image quality is set to CAMERA-MEMORY. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are marked with B. 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 still images in relatively clear quality. x IMAGE SIZE For HDR-HC5: B 4.0M ( 4.0M ) Records still images clearly. 3.0M ( 3.0M ) Records still images clearly in the 16:9 (wide) ratio. 1.9M ( ) Allows...
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...Stick Duo" made by Sony Corporation. b Notes • All numbers measured at the following settings: Top: [FINE] 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 HDR-HC7 in DV format (4:3). Bottom... 1.2M] in HDV format, [ 0.2M] in DV format (16:9) and [VGA (0.3M)] in the selected folder. The number of Sony's ClearVid CMOS sensor and image processing system (new Enhanced Imaging Processor) allows for image quality. ALL ERASE Deletes all the pictures without image protection ...
...Stick Duo" made by Sony Corporation. b Notes • All numbers measured at the following settings: Top: [FINE] 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 HDR-HC7 in DV format (4:3). Bottom... 1.2M] in HDV format, [ 0.2M] in DV format (16:9) and [VGA (0.3M)] in the selected folder. The number of Sony's ClearVid CMOS sensor and image processing system (new Enhanced Imaging Processor) allows for image quality. ALL ERASE Deletes all the pictures without image protection ...
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... (HDR-HC7) You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. 1 Adjust the brightness with / . The recording sound level increases as the bar goes to monitor the sound when adjusting it. The recording level meter appears when the recording sound level is slightly reduced during recording. b Notes • When you connect your camcorder...
... (HDR-HC7) You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. 1 Adjust the brightness with / . The recording sound level increases as the bar goes to monitor the sound when adjusting it. The recording level meter appears when the recording sound level is slightly reduced during recording. b Notes • When you connect your camcorder...
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... setting is not recorded. ON Always displays the remaining tape indicator. Press DISPLAY/ BATT INFO to make the frame disappear. COLOR BAR (HDR-HC7) You can display the color bar or record it on the tape by remote control units of the guide frame makes a balanced composition.... DATA CODE During playback, displays the information (data code) recorded automatically at the cross point of other camcorders or VCRs. The frame is [ON]). It is horizontal or vertical by setting [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON]. z Tips • Set to [...
... setting is not recorded. ON Always displays the remaining tape indicator. Press DISPLAY/ BATT INFO to make the frame disappear. COLOR BAR (HDR-HC7) You can display the color bar or record it on the tape by remote control units of the guide frame makes a balanced composition.... DATA CODE During playback, displays the information (data code) recorded automatically at the cross point of other camcorders or VCRs. The frame is [ON]). It is horizontal or vertical by setting [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON]. z Tips • Set to [...
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... cable alone. Dubbing to another device 1 Prepare your camcorder for recording. When dubbing to the DVD recorder, insert a DVD for playback. If your camcorder Open the jack cover and connect the cable. This ... cannot be dubbed. 66 *3 Parts recorded in the DV format are dubbed as SD (standard definition) images, regardless of the video plug (yellow). Slide the POWER switch to turn on your...using the HDMI cable. • Pictures recorded in both HDV1080i compatible devices such as HDRHC5/HC7 and are connected with the i.LINK cable, after pausing or stopping and then resuming the ...
... cable alone. Dubbing to another device 1 Prepare your camcorder for recording. When dubbing to the DVD recorder, insert a DVD for playback. If your camcorder Open the jack cover and connect the cable. This ... cannot be dubbed. 66 *3 Parts recorded in the DV format are dubbed as SD (standard definition) images, regardless of the video plug (yellow). Slide the POWER switch to turn on your...using the HDMI cable. • Pictures recorded in both HDV1080i compatible devices such as HDRHC5/HC7 and are connected with the i.LINK cable, after pausing or stopping and then resuming the ...
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If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam/ Remote Commander 79 • Batteries/Power sources 80 • LCD screen/viewfinder 80 • Cassette ...LIGHT - [SCENE SELECT] - [SPOT METER] - [EXPOSURE] - [WHITE BAL.] - [SHUTTR SPEED] - [SPOT FOCUS] - [FOCUS] - [ AUDIO MIX] of [DV SET] - [MIC LEVEL] (HDR-HC7) The camcorder gets warm. • The camcorder may not function properly. • Insert a fresh battery in the compartment with its +/- Another VCR malfunctions when you use the supplied Remote Commander...
If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam/ Remote Commander 79 • Batteries/Power sources 80 • LCD screen/viewfinder 80 • Cassette ...LIGHT - [SCENE SELECT] - [SPOT METER] - [EXPOSURE] - [WHITE BAL.] - [SHUTTR SPEED] - [SPOT FOCUS] - [FOCUS] - [ AUDIO MIX] of [DV SET] - [MIC LEVEL] (HDR-HC7) The camcorder gets warm. • The camcorder may not function properly. • Insert a fresh battery in the compartment with its +/- Another VCR malfunctions when you use the supplied Remote Commander...