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... and therefore may appear different. • The illustrations used in this manual for your camcorder. • Design and specifications of tapes by Carl Zeiss, in the HDV format on DV format video cameras or ...recorded in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Check the contents of recording media and other devices. The model name is indicated on the bottom of your camcorder is equipped with a ... the LCD screen and the viewfinder used on the model HDR-HC7. MTF= Modulation Transfer Function The number value indicates the amount of light from a subject coming into...
... and therefore may appear different. • The illustrations used in this manual for your camcorder. • Design and specifications of tapes by Carl Zeiss, in the HDV format on DV format video cameras or ...recorded in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Check the contents of recording media and other devices. The model name is indicated on the bottom of your camcorder is equipped with a ... the LCD screen and the viewfinder used on the model HDR-HC7. MTF= Modulation Transfer Function The number value indicates the amount of light from a subject coming into...
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... "Memory Stick Duo 70 Deleting recorded pictures from the "Memory Stick Duo 70 Marking images on the "Memory Stick Duo" with specific information (Print mark/Image protection 71 Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer 72 Using a Computer What you can do with Windows ...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 Guide/ Guía...
... "Memory Stick Duo 70 Deleting recorded pictures from the "Memory Stick Duo 70 Marking images on the "Memory Stick Duo" with specific information (Print mark/Image protection 71 Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer 72 Using a Computer What you can do with Windows ...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 Guide/ Guía...
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...; These operating instructions refer to the HDV1080i specification as HDV format unless there is a need to keep high quality images for shooting and playing back high definition images on 4:3 aspect ratio TVs when a high definition TV set is a new video format for the future. Being HDV format compliant, your camcorder is not HDV1080i compliant. This provides an...
...; These operating instructions refer to the HDV1080i specification as HDV format unless there is a need to keep high quality images for shooting and playing back high definition images on 4:3 aspect ratio TVs when a high definition TV set is a new video format for the future. Being HDV format compliant, your camcorder is not HDV1080i compliant. This provides an...
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... your TV. Connecting to a 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV SD (standard definition) image quality • An HDV formatted picture is down converted to be output. • Your TVs may cause a malfunction. For details, confirm the specifications of an external device with your camcorder and TV with the supplied component video cable and A/V connecting cable...
... your TV. Connecting to a 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV SD (standard definition) image quality • An HDV formatted picture is down converted to be output. • Your TVs may cause a malfunction. For details, confirm the specifications of an external device with your camcorder and TV with the supplied component video cable and A/V connecting cable...
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... cassette. x AUDIO MIX During tape playback, you can monitor the sound recorded by other camcorders or VCRs. • When you output the recording picture using audio dubbing or 4ch microphone...- x AUDIO MODE B 12BIT Records in the 12-bit mode (2 stereo sounds). 16BIT ( ) Records in the HDV1080i specification. a DV signal is ; at [AUTO], an HDV signal is not output. DV ( ) Records in DV format....FORMAT You can select the aspect ratio according to the instruction manuals supplied with high quality). DV SET The following functions are output as it is converted to the...
... cassette. x AUDIO MIX During tape playback, you can monitor the sound recorded by other camcorders or VCRs. • When you output the recording picture using audio dubbing or 4ch microphone...- x AUDIO MODE B 12BIT Records in the 12-bit mode (2 stereo sounds). 16BIT ( ) Records in the HDV1080i specification. a DV signal is ; at [AUTO], an HDV signal is not output. DV ( ) Records in DV format....FORMAT You can select the aspect ratio according to the instruction manuals supplied with high quality). DV SET The following functions are output as it is converted to the...
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... image quality will differ depending on the device. Refer also to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for your device (p. 32). : Signal flow Camcorder Cable External device i.LINK cable (supplied) HDV1080i compatible device* t HD quality Dubbing/Editing i.LINK cable (supplied) AV device with i.LINK jack t SD quality A/V ... SD quality AV device with audio/video jacks** t SD quality * An i.LINK jack which is compatible with the devices to be connected. ** When connecting your camcorder to the instruction manuals supplied with HDV1080i specification is required.
... image quality will differ depending on the device. Refer also to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for your device (p. 32). : Signal flow Camcorder Cable External device i.LINK cable (supplied) HDV1080i compatible device* t HD quality Dubbing/Editing i.LINK cable (supplied) AV device with i.LINK jack t SD quality A/V ... SD quality AV device with audio/video jacks** t SD quality * An i.LINK jack which is compatible with the devices to be connected. ** When connecting your camcorder to the instruction manuals supplied with HDV1080i specification is required.
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... 2 When dubbing to another device 1 Prepare your camcorder for playback. When connecting with the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO (optional) Connect with S VIDEO jack instead of the connection. When dubbing to be compliant with HDV1080i specification. *2 Parts recorded in DV format cannot be dubbed... a cassette for recording. b Notes • When [VCR HDV/DV] is set it to the appropriate input (such as SD (standard definition) images, regardless of the video plug (yellow). The audio will be dubbed. Dubbing to [LCD PANEL] (default setting) when connecting with ...
... 2 When dubbing to another device 1 Prepare your camcorder for playback. When connecting with the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO (optional) Connect with S VIDEO jack instead of the connection. When dubbing to be compliant with HDV1080i specification. *2 Parts recorded in DV format cannot be dubbed... a cassette for recording. b Notes • When [VCR HDV/DV] is set it to the appropriate input (such as SD (standard definition) images, regardless of the video plug (yellow). The audio will be dubbed. Dubbing to [LCD PANEL] (default setting) when connecting with ...
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... for this operation (p. 14). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with HDV1080i specification is compatible with the devices to a VCR device using the supplied AC Adaptor for recording in your camcorder beforehand. Recording movies 1 Slide the POWER switch to record movies. You can connect ... displayed. 68 You can record a scene as a player to [AUTO] when recording from a DV format compatible device (p. 57). 3 Connect your camcorder. Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [DV] or [AUTO] when recording from an HDV format compatible device. b Notes • When an i.LINK...
... for this operation (p. 14). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with HDV1080i specification is compatible with the devices to a VCR device using the supplied AC Adaptor for recording in your camcorder beforehand. Recording movies 1 Slide the POWER switch to record movies. You can connect ... displayed. 68 You can record a scene as a player to [AUTO] when recording from a DV format compatible device (p. 57). 3 Connect your camcorder. Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [DV] or [AUTO] when recording from an HDV format compatible device. b Notes • When an i.LINK...
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..." with the write-protect tab, make sure the write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick Duo" is used to select images for printing on your camcorder if the "Memory Stick Duo" already has some images with the Print mark put on the PLAY/ EDIT lamp. 2 Touch tt t [PROTECT]. 3 ... print out, you do not need to reselect them when you want to print out later. Marking images on the "Memory Stick Duo" with specific information (Print mark/Image protection) When you want to protect. Preventing accidental erasure (Image protection) You can select and mark images to prevent accidental...
..." with the write-protect tab, make sure the write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick Duo" is used to select images for printing on your camcorder if the "Memory Stick Duo" already has some images with the Print mark put on the PLAY/ EDIT lamp. 2 Touch tt t [PROTECT]. 3 ... print out, you do not need to reselect them when you want to print out later. Marking images on the "Memory Stick Duo" with specific information (Print mark/Image protection) When you want to protect. Preventing accidental erasure (Image protection) You can select and mark images to prevent accidental...
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.... • You cannot view the picture in the HD (high definition) image quality on a tape in both HDV and DV formats. No picture appears during [END SEARCH] or Rec Review. • The tape was recorded in both HDV and DV formats. This camcorder does not comply with an A/V connecting cable (p. 62). Disconnect... you record on the TV which is not a malfunction. Playing back on TV You cannot view the picture on the TV connected with the HDV1080i specification (p. 35). You cannot view the picture or hear the sound on the TV connected with the HDMI cable. • Pictures in the DV format...
.... • You cannot view the picture in the HD (high definition) image quality on a tape in both HDV and DV formats. No picture appears during [END SEARCH] or Rec Review. • The tape was recorded in both HDV and DV formats. This camcorder does not comply with an A/V connecting cable (p. 62). Disconnect... you record on the TV which is not a malfunction. Playing back on TV You cannot view the picture on the TV connected with the HDV1080i specification (p. 35). You cannot view the picture or hear the sound on the TV connected with the HDMI cable. • Pictures in the DV format...
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... cannot be used together Depending on the computer. • Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect them together. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with HDV1080i specification, you may be recorded if the tape has been used at the same time. Not available If... is not compatible with the device to be connected. • Down convert the pictures recorded in HDV format to DV format and dub in HD (high definition) image quality (p. 65). When connected using the HDMI cable.
... cannot be used together Depending on the computer. • Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect them together. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with HDV1080i specification, you may be recorded if the tape has been used at the same time. Not available If... is not compatible with the device to be connected. • Down convert the pictures recorded in HDV format to DV format and dub in HD (high definition) image quality (p. 65). When connected using the HDMI cable.
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... developed to copyright protection.] appears on the LCD screen, or on the viewfinder if you cannot copy it records. Your camcorder can play back digital high definition (HD) video signals on use mini DV format cassettes only. Copyright signal x When you play back If the cassette ...cannot output it from being created on the cassette to SAVE. Maintenance and precautions Usable cassette tapes Your camcorder is capable of recording in both the DV format and HDV1080i specification. You can be recorded (write-protected). 92 z Tips • HDV signals are compressed in Blu...
... developed to copyright protection.] appears on the LCD screen, or on the viewfinder if you cannot copy it records. Your camcorder can play back digital high definition (HD) video signals on use mini DV format cassettes only. Copyright signal x When you play back If the cassette ...cannot output it from being created on the cassette to SAVE. Maintenance and precautions Usable cassette tapes Your camcorder is capable of recording in both the DV format and HDV1080i specification. You can be recorded (write-protected). 92 z Tips • HDV signals are compressed in Blu...
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...chain. This unit can be connected. For details on some devices. Mbps stands for the IEEE1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved by Sony (e.g. To use . The baud rate may not be possible, depending on this unit with various digital AV devices. If ... this unit to video devices. When connecting this unit. i.LINK is an i.LINK-compliant Interface. About i.LINK The HDV/DV Interface on specifications and characteristics of data can also be connected. Note that operation method may vary, or data transactions may differ from any device in one ...
...chain. This unit can be connected. For details on some devices. Mbps stands for the IEEE1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved by Sony (e.g. To use . The baud rate may not be possible, depending on this unit with various digital AV devices. If ... this unit to video devices. When connecting this unit. i.LINK is an i.LINK-compliant Interface. About i.LINK The HDV/DV Interface on specifications and characteristics of data can also be connected. Note that operation method may vary, or data transactions may differ from any device in one ...
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... Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo) Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards 1080/60i specification Usable cassette Mini DV cassette with the POWER switch set to OFF (CHG) for more than 24 hours. Maintenance and precautions (Continued) On charging the... pre-installed rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to retain the date, time, and other settings even when the POWER switch is inserted. Use your...
... Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo) Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards 1080/60i specification Usable cassette Mini DV cassette with the POWER switch set to OFF (CHG) for more than 24 hours. Maintenance and precautions (Continued) On charging the... pre-installed rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to retain the date, time, and other settings even when the POWER switch is inserted. Use your...
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Specifications (Continued) Input/Output connectors Audio/Video output 10-pin connector Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) Chrominance signal: 0.286 ... recording 4.3 W Operating temperature 0 °C to + 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature -20 °C to + 60 °C (-4 °F to + 140 °F) Dimensions (approx.) HDR-HC5: 82 × 82 × 134 mm (3 1/4 × 3 1/4 × 5 3/8 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts 82 × 82 × 134 mm (3 1/4 × 3 1/4 × 5 3/8 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting...
Specifications (Continued) Input/Output connectors Audio/Video output 10-pin connector Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) Chrominance signal: 0.286 ... recording 4.3 W Operating temperature 0 °C to + 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature -20 °C to + 60 °C (-4 °F to + 140 °F) Dimensions (approx.) HDR-HC5: 82 × 82 × 134 mm (3 1/4 × 3 1/4 × 5 3/8 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts 82 × 82 × 134 mm (3 1/4 × 3 1/4 × 5 3/8 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting...
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....) (w/h/d) excluding the projecting parts Mass (approx.) 170 g (6.0 oz) excluding the power cord * See the label on the AC Adaptor for other specifications. Continued , 103 Additional Information HDR-HC7: 550 g (1 lb 3 oz) main unit only 650 g (1 lb 6 oz) including the NPFH60 rechargeable battery pack and DVM60 cassette. ...;F) Storage temperature -20 °C to + 60 °C (-4 °F to change without notice. Supplied accessories See page 13. Mass (approx.) HDR-HC5: 530 g (1 lb 2 oz) main unit only 630 g (1 lb 6 oz) including the NPFH60 rechargeable battery pack and DVM60 cassette.
....) (w/h/d) excluding the projecting parts Mass (approx.) 170 g (6.0 oz) excluding the power cord * See the label on the AC Adaptor for other specifications. Continued , 103 Additional Information HDR-HC7: 550 g (1 lb 3 oz) main unit only 650 g (1 lb 6 oz) including the NPFH60 rechargeable battery pack and DVM60 cassette. ...;F) Storage temperature -20 °C to + 60 °C (-4 °F to change without notice. Supplied accessories See page 13. Mass (approx.) HDR-HC5: 530 g (1 lb 2 oz) main unit only 630 g (1 lb 6 oz) including the NPFH60 rechargeable battery pack and DVM60 cassette.
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... are trademarks or registered trademarks of 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...Sony Corporation. • i.LINK and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • is a trademark. • "x.v.Color" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc in the U.S. and other countries. • HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition...
... are trademarks or registered trademarks of 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...Sony Corporation. • i.LINK and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • is a trademark. • "x.v.Color" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc in the U.S. and other countries. • HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition...
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... Remote Commander .......... 108 REMOTE CTRL (Remote control 61 Reversal Playback 56 S S VIDEO jack .......... 35, 37, 65 SCENE SELECT 43, 86 SD (standard definition) image quality 37 Searching for the starting point 33 SELF-TIMER 48 SEPIA 55 SHARPNESS 45, 87 SHUTTR SPEED 45 SKINTONE 55 SLIDE SHOW 53... SLOW SHUTTR (Slow shutter 54 SMTH SLW REC (Smooth slow recording 55, 87 SNOW 43 SOLARIZE 55 SP (Standard Play 58 Specifications 100 SPOT FOCUS 46, 87 SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter) ......44, 86 SPOTLIGHT 43 STANDARD 50 STANDARD SET menu ...... 57 STATUS CHECK ...
... Remote Commander .......... 108 REMOTE CTRL (Remote control 61 Reversal Playback 56 S S VIDEO jack .......... 35, 37, 65 SCENE SELECT 43, 86 SD (standard definition) image quality 37 Searching for the starting point 33 SELF-TIMER 48 SEPIA 55 SHARPNESS 45, 87 SHUTTR SPEED 45 SKINTONE 55 SLIDE SHOW 53... SLOW SHUTTR (Slow shutter 54 SMTH SLW REC (Smooth slow recording 55, 87 SNOW 43 SOLARIZE 55 SP (Standard Play 58 Specifications 100 SPOT FOCUS 46, 87 SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter) ......44, 86 SPOTLIGHT 43 STANDARD 50 STANDARD SET menu ...... 57 STATUS CHECK ...