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...Selecting the appropriate connection method (CNNECT GUIDE 35 Connecting to a high definition TV 36 Connecting to a 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV 37 Using the Menu Recording/Playback Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam 22 Recording 24 Zooming 26 Recording high quality still images during tape recording (Dual Rec 26 Controlling the...dial (HDR-HC7 27 Using the flash 27 Recording in dark places (NightShot 28 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 28 Recording in mirror mode 28 Using the menu items .......... 40 Menu items 41 CAMERA SET menu 43 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the...
...Selecting the appropriate connection method (CNNECT GUIDE 35 Connecting to a high definition TV 36 Connecting to a 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV 37 Using the Menu Recording/Playback Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam 22 Recording 24 Zooming 26 Recording high quality still images during tape recording (Dual Rec 26 Controlling the...dial (HDR-HC7 27 Using the flash 27 Recording in dark places (NightShot 28 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 28 Recording in mirror mode 28 Using the menu items .......... 40 Menu items 41 CAMERA SET menu 43 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the...
Operating Guide
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... 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. 76) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) A button-type lithium battery is already installed...
... 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. 76) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) A button-type lithium battery is already installed...
Operating Guide
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...power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 62). Changing the language setting You can change the on the touch panel do not use your camcorder without any operation attempted for [DATA CODE] (During Easy Handycam operation, you can be cleared from the memory. z Tips • The date and time are not displayed while recording... • The lens cover opens automatically when the POWER switch is set it to 12:00 AM. b Notes • If you leave your camcorder for [D] (day), hour and minute. To turn off the power Slide the POWER switch to turn off automatically if you do not work correctly, ...
...power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 62). Changing the language setting You can change the on the touch panel do not use your camcorder without any operation attempted for [DATA CODE] (During Easy Handycam operation, you can be cleared from the memory. z Tips • The date and time are not displayed while recording... • The lens cover opens automatically when the POWER switch is set it to 12:00 AM. b Notes • If you leave your camcorder for [D] (day), hour and minute. To turn off the power Slide the POWER switch to turn off automatically if you do not work correctly, ...
Operating Guide
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... from detailed adjustments. Still images 1 Slide the POWER switch E to OFF (CHG), slide it while A pressing the green button. Recording/Playback Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam) With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are recorded in [FINE] quality on the CAMERA-TAPE lamp. 2 Press EASY C.
... from detailed adjustments. Still images 1 Slide the POWER switch E to OFF (CHG), slide it while A pressing the green button. Recording/Playback Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam) With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are recorded in [FINE] quality on the CAMERA-TAPE lamp. 2 Press EASY C.
Operating Guide
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... Touch [MENU] to start playback. x Adjustable menu settings during Easy Handycam 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...
... Touch [MENU] to start playback. x Adjustable menu settings during Easy Handycam 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...
Operating Guide
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...appears on -screen instruction. Adjust the settings according to cancel Easy Handycam operation and then select the setting. See page 112 for your purpose. Unavailable settings during Easy Handycam During Easy Handycam operation, some items are unavailable. Follow the instruction to your ...device. Using 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...
...appears on -screen instruction. Adjust the settings according to cancel Easy Handycam operation and then select the setting. See page 112 for your purpose. Unavailable settings during Easy Handycam During Easy Handycam operation, some items are unavailable. Follow the instruction to your ...device. Using 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...
Operating Guide
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...lamp: settings on a tape CAMERA-MEMORY lamp: Duo" settings on the screen, touch / until the item is not displayed during Easy Handycam operation. Unavailable items will be grayed out. Touch [MENU] to the previous screen. x To use the short-cuts of the arrow repeatedly...the desired item. 4 Customize the item. Touch / to Personal Menu. 1 Touch t [MENU]. 2 Select the desired menu. x To use menu items during Easy Handycam operation is displayed. 3 Select the desired setting, then touch . x To use menu items You can customize Personal Menu as that are not added to select...
...lamp: settings on a tape CAMERA-MEMORY lamp: Duo" settings on the screen, touch / until the item is not displayed during Easy Handycam operation. Unavailable items will be grayed out. Touch [MENU] to the previous screen. x To use the short-cuts of the arrow repeatedly...the desired item. 4 Customize the item. Touch / to Personal Menu. 1 Touch t [MENU]. 2 Select the desired menu. x To use menu items during Easy Handycam operation is displayed. 3 Select the desired setting, then touch . x To use menu items You can customize Personal Menu as that are not added to select...
Operating Guide
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... SELF-TIMER DIGITAL ZOOM STEADYSHOT CONV.LENS DIAL SET*4 X.V.COLOR MEMORY SET menu (p. 50) STILL SET ALL ERASE FORMAT FILE NO. z z z MEMORY PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam z - z - z - z - z - AUTO AUTO - AUTO AUTO OFF *1/OFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF z*2 OFF ON -*1 - -*1 z z FINE/z*1 - z -*1 - - z - z - z - z - - - Using the ...shown in the following list. NEW FOLDER REC FOLDER PB FOLDER PICT.APPLI. OFF - During Easy Handycam operation, the setting is lit. z - z - - - z - z z -*1 - z OFF - OFF z -
... SELF-TIMER DIGITAL ZOOM STEADYSHOT CONV.LENS DIAL SET*4 X.V.COLOR MEMORY SET menu (p. 50) STILL SET ALL ERASE FORMAT FILE NO. z z z MEMORY PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam z - z - z - z - z - AUTO AUTO - AUTO AUTO OFF *1/OFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF z*2 OFF ON -*1 - -*1 z z FINE/z*1 - z -*1 - - z - z - z - z - - - Using the ...shown in the following list. NEW FOLDER REC FOLDER PB FOLDER PICT.APPLI. OFF - During Easy Handycam operation, the setting is lit. z - z - - - z - z z -*1 - z OFF - OFF z -
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... z z NORMAL*1 z z 5min - z AUTO - - z*1 SP*1/16:9 - menu (p. 63) CLOCK SET z WORLD TIME z LANGUAGE z MEMORY - - - z - Easy Handycam - - z - - z AUTO z z ON z - Menu items (Continued) Position of lamp: TAPE PictBridge PRINT - OFF - z WIDE*1/ *1/ -*1 z*4 z z*1*3 - - OFF z z z*1 z z -*1 ... The setting value before entering 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 DEMO MODE z EDIT/...
... z z NORMAL*1 z z 5min - z AUTO - - z*1 SP*1/16:9 - menu (p. 63) CLOCK SET z WORLD TIME z LANGUAGE z MEMORY - - - z - Easy Handycam - - z - - z AUTO z z ON z - Menu items (Continued) Position of lamp: TAPE PictBridge PRINT - OFF - z WIDE*1/ *1/ -*1 z*4 z z*1*3 - - OFF z z z*1 z z -*1 ... The setting value before entering 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 DEMO MODE z EDIT/...
Operating Guide
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...the items are marked with B. b Notes • [ IMAGE SIZE] can be set only when the POWER switch is set to be recorded. 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 ( )...FINE] during Easy Handycam operation. VGA (0.3M) ( ) Allows for the maximum number of recordable pictures When the POWER switch is automatically fixed to CAMERA-MEMORY. The indicators in relatively clear quality. 50 VGA (0.3M) ( ) Allows for the maximum number of images to CAMERAMEMORY For HDR-HC5: 4.0M 3....
...the items are marked with B. b Notes • [ IMAGE SIZE] can be set only when the POWER switch is set to be recorded. 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 ( )...FINE] during Easy Handycam operation. VGA (0.3M) ( ) Allows for the maximum number of recordable pictures When the POWER switch is automatically fixed to CAMERA-MEMORY. The indicators in relatively clear quality. 50 VGA (0.3M) ( ) Allows for the maximum number of images to CAMERAMEMORY For HDR-HC5: 4.0M 3....
Operating Guide
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...set the POWER switch to make the frame disappear. z Tips • Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder from responding to adjust the color on the monitor connected. COLOR BAR (HDR-HC7) You can display the color bar or record it on a "Memory Stick Duo" are played back. ... at the cross point of recording. The frame is not displayed. REC LAMP (Recording lamp) The camera recording lamp will appear. • During Easy Handycam operation, you touch (Play/Pause). Continued , 61 CAMERA DATA (below . • When you set only [DATE/TIME]. REMAINING B AUTO Displays the...
...set the POWER switch to make the frame disappear. z Tips • Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder from responding to adjust the color on the monitor connected. COLOR BAR (HDR-HC7) You can display the color bar or record it on a "Memory Stick Duo" are played back. ... at the cross point of recording. The frame is not displayed. REC LAMP (Recording lamp) The camera recording lamp will appear. • During Easy Handycam operation, you touch (Play/Pause). Continued , 61 CAMERA DATA (below . • When you set only [DATE/TIME]. REMAINING B AUTO Displays the...
Operating Guide
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...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 +/- The supplied Remote Commander does not function. • Set...automatically when you set to on the screen return to OFF (CHG) for more than VTR 2 for your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam/ Remote Commander 79 • Batteries/Power sources 80 • LCD screen/viewfinder 80 • Cassette tapes/"Memory...
...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 +/- The supplied Remote Commander does not function. • Set...automatically when you set to on the screen return to OFF (CHG) for more than VTR 2 for your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam/ Remote Commander 79 • Batteries/Power sources 80 • LCD screen/viewfinder 80 • Cassette tapes/"Memory...
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... holding DISPLAY/BATT INFO (p. 23). This is too high or too low, or the battery pack has not ...pack is automatically turned off . • During Easy Handycam operation, you may be able to the camcorder correctly (p. 14). The remaining battery time indicator does... not indicate the correct time. • Ambient temperature is not a malfunction. • Fully charge the battery again. Replace it takes 80 about 1 minute to display the correct remaining battery time. For example, when you do not operate your Sony...
... holding DISPLAY/BATT INFO (p. 23). This is too high or too low, or the battery pack has not ...pack is automatically turned off . • During Easy Handycam operation, you may be able to the camcorder correctly (p. 14). The remaining battery time indicator does... not indicate the correct time. • Ambient temperature is not a malfunction. • Fully charge the battery again. Replace it takes 80 about 1 minute to display the correct remaining battery time. For example, when you do not operate your Sony...
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... 71). • The maximum number of pictures that you can delete on tape; The cassette is not displayed. • During Easy Handycam operation, not all menu items are functional. You cannot operate functions using a "Memory Stick Duo," even if a "Memory Stick Duo" ... a cassette with battery operation) and therefore increases noise. This is connected correctly (p. 14). • Moisture condensation has occurred inside the camcorder (p. 97). The picture in the viewfinder has disappeared. • Close the LCD panel. Troubleshooting Continued , 81 You cannot delete pictures or...
... 71). • The maximum number of pictures that you can delete on tape; The cassette is not displayed. • During Easy Handycam operation, not all menu items are functional. You cannot operate functions using a "Memory Stick Duo," even if a "Memory Stick Duo" ... a cassette with battery operation) and therefore increases noise. This is connected correctly (p. 14). • Moisture condensation has occurred inside the camcorder (p. 97). The picture in the viewfinder has disappeared. • Close the LCD panel. Troubleshooting Continued , 81 You cannot delete pictures or...
Operating Guide
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...total darkness. You cannot use [SUPER NS]. • The NIGHTSHOT switch is not a malfunction. The [FLASH LEVEL] cannot be changed during Easy Handycam operation (p. 23). The subjects passing fast by adjusting the shutter speed (p. 45). This is bright, and the subject does not appear on the...not work during Easy Handycam operation. The auto focus does not function. • Set [FOCUS] to turn on the backlight (p. 19). Tiny spots in [SUPER NS] or [COLOR SLOW S]. The screen picture is slow or when you record a TV screen or computer screen. • For HDR-HC5: Set [STEADYSHOT]...
...total darkness. You cannot use [SUPER NS]. • The NIGHTSHOT switch is not a malfunction. The [FLASH LEVEL] cannot be changed during Easy Handycam operation (p. 23). The subjects passing fast by adjusting the shutter speed (p. 45). This is bright, and the subject does not appear on the...not work during Easy Handycam operation. The auto focus does not function. • Set [FOCUS] to turn on the backlight (p. 19). Tiny spots in [SUPER NS] or [COLOR SLOW S]. The screen picture is slow or when you record a TV screen or computer screen. • For HDR-HC5: Set [STEADYSHOT]...
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...High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. • Intel, Intel Core and Pentium are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the U.S. Specifications (Continued) On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony... Corporation. • HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. • "Memory ...
...High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. • Intel, Intel Core and Pentium are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the U.S. Specifications (Continued) On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony... Corporation. • HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. • "Memory ...
Operating Guide
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... controls (Continued) Remote Commander 1 2 3 4 5 6 * These buttons are not available during Easy Handycam operation. 7 b Notes • Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander. 8 • Aim ...the Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder (p. 107). 9 To change the battery of the Remote Commander 1 While pressing on -screen ... back into the slit to pull out the battery case. 2 Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. In this button will be recorded onto the "Memory Stick Duo" as a ...
... controls (Continued) Remote Commander 1 2 3 4 5 6 * These buttons are not available during Easy Handycam operation. 7 b Notes • Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander. 8 • Aim ...the Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder (p. 107). 9 To change the battery of the Remote Commander 1 While pressing on -screen ... back into the slit to pull out the battery case. 2 Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. In this button will be recorded onto the "Memory Stick Duo" as a ...
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...62 Display indicators 109 Down convert function......... 11 Dual Rec 26 Dubbing 65 DV format 57 DV SET 58 D.EFFECT (Digital effect 54, 87 E Easy Handycam 22, 40 EDIT/PLAY menu 56 END SEARCH 33, 57 EXPOSURE 44, 87 F FADER 53, 87 FILE NO. (File number) ...... 52 FIREWORKS 43...83 FLASH SET 47 FLASH (Flash motion).........54 FOCUS 46, 83 FORMAT 52 Frame-by-frame Playback ....56 G Getting Started 13 GUIDEFRAME 61 H HD (high definition) image quality 36 HDMI cable 37 HDMI OUT jack...........35, 105 HDV format 57 HDV1080i 11, 58 HDV/DV Interface .......35, 106 I Image protection ...
...62 Display indicators 109 Down convert function......... 11 Dual Rec 26 Dubbing 65 DV format 57 DV SET 58 D.EFFECT (Digital effect 54, 87 E Easy Handycam 22, 40 EDIT/PLAY menu 56 END SEARCH 33, 57 EXPOSURE 44, 87 F FADER 53, 87 FILE NO. (File number) ...... 52 FIREWORKS 43...83 FLASH SET 47 FLASH (Flash motion).........54 FOCUS 46, 83 FORMAT 52 Frame-by-frame Playback ....56 G Getting Started 13 GUIDEFRAME 61 H HD (high definition) image quality 36 HDMI cable 37 HDMI OUT jack...........35, 105 HDV format 57 HDV1080i 11, 58 HDV/DV Interface .......35, 106 I Image protection ...