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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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...the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of time may be contrary to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on -screen displays in each local language are normal results of the manufacturing...Memory Stick Duo Adaptor Using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts. About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens • A menu item that appear constantly on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may...
...the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of time may be contrary to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on -screen displays in each local language are normal results of the manufacturing...Memory Stick Duo Adaptor Using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts. About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens • A menu item that appear constantly on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may...
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... or on mini DV players (The screen appears blue). About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is indicated on the bottom of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. The model name is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, ... devices. Also, the lens for your camcorder. • Design and specifications of tapes by Carl Zeiss, in this manual for video cameras and offers a quality typical of light from a subject coming into the lens. 8 Check the contents of recording media and other accessories are based on the model HDR-HC7.
... or on mini DV players (The screen appears blue). About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is indicated on the bottom of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. The model name is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, ... devices. Also, the lens for your camcorder. • Design and specifications of tapes by Carl Zeiss, in this manual for video cameras and offers a quality typical of light from a subject coming into the lens. 8 Check the contents of recording media and other accessories are based on the model HDR-HC7.
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... with high definition quality Trying out the new HDV format! ... 11 Viewing video recorded in the HDV format 12 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 13...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 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...
... with high definition quality Trying out the new HDV format! ... 11 Viewing video recorded in the HDV format 12 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 13...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 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...
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... out the new HDV format! What is not HDV1080i compliant. The resulting image is displayed in the HDV format? Your camcorder's down convert function converts HDV format video to specify. Why shoot in SD (standard definition). 11 With the global standard moving to the digital... TVs when a high definition TV set is connected to shoot crystal clear, high-definition images. Being HDV format compliant, your camcorder is not available. The HDV format is a new video format for playback or editing when your camcorder is ready to a TV or VCR that is the HDV format?
... out the new HDV format! What is not HDV1080i compliant. The resulting image is displayed in the HDV format? Your camcorder's down convert function converts HDV format video to specify. Why shoot in SD (standard definition). 11 With the global standard moving to the digital... TVs when a high definition TV set is connected to shoot crystal clear, high-definition images. Being HDV format compliant, your camcorder is not available. The HDV format is a new video format for playback or editing when your camcorder is ready to a TV or VCR that is the HDV format?
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...or DVD/HDD recorders (p. 65) Connecting to an HDV1080i device A supplied i.LINK cable allows you can down convert video recorded in the HDV format to enable copying. Viewing video recorded in HD (high definition) image quality. You can also edit the imported movies and create a DVD... video to SD (standard definition) image quality to SD (standard definition) image quality for playback on HDV1080i compliant TVs, see page 35. Viewing on a high definition TV (p. 35) Pictures recorded in SD (standard definition) image quality. 12 Viewing on a 16:9 (wide)/4:3 TV (p. 37) Your camcorder...
...or DVD/HDD recorders (p. 65) Connecting to an HDV1080i device A supplied i.LINK cable allows you can down convert video recorded in the HDV format to enable copying. Viewing video recorded in HD (high definition) image quality. You can also edit the imported movies and create a DVD... video to SD (standard definition) image quality to SD (standard definition) image quality for playback on HDV1080i compliant TVs, see page 35. Viewing on a high definition TV (p. 35) Pictures recorded in SD (standard definition) image quality. 12 Viewing on a 16:9 (wide)/4:3 TV (p. 37) Your camcorder...
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... 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. A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 35, 65) Component video cable (1) (p. 35) i.LINK cable (1) (p. 35, 65, 68, 76) 13 The number in the parentheses indicates the...
... 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. A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 35, 65) Component video cable (1) (p. 35) i.LINK cable (1) (p. 35, 65, 68, 76) 13 The number in the parentheses indicates the...
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...-FH70 or NPFH100 battery pack. PLAY/EDIT: To play or edit pictures. The [CLOCK SET] screen appears. This may cause a malfunction. • Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power (house current) is recommended). • The recording and playback time will be shorter depending on and setting the date and... a tape. On the charging/recording/playback time • Times measured with any year up to the year 2079. Getting Started • When attaching an optional video light, it while connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor.
...-FH70 or NPFH100 battery pack. PLAY/EDIT: To play or edit pictures. The [CLOCK SET] screen appears. This may cause a malfunction. • Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power (house current) is recommended). • The recording and playback time will be shorter depending on and setting the date and... a tape. On the charging/recording/playback time • Times measured with any year up to the year 2079. Getting Started • When attaching an optional video light, it while connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor.
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...the picture on a TV Connection methods and image quality differ depending on what type of your camcorder is then set [X.V.COLOR] to [ON] to the picture on the screen. Some settings may not recognize the video signal properly if the [VCR HDV/DV] or [i.LINK CONV] setting is connected and ...connectors used. The output setting of TV is changed after the TV and your camcorder were connected with an i.LINK cable. • Pictures recorded ...
...the picture on a TV Connection methods and image quality differ depending on what type of your camcorder is then set [X.V.COLOR] to [ON] to the picture on the screen. Some settings may not recognize the video signal properly if the [VCR HDV/DV] or [i.LINK CONV] setting is connected and ...connectors used. The output setting of TV is changed after the TV and your camcorder were connected with an i.LINK cable. • Pictures recorded ...
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...). • A DV formatted picture is played back as it is also needed to output audio signals. COMPONENT IN AUDIO HDMI i.LINK (for 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...
...). • A DV formatted picture is played back as it is also needed to output audio signals. COMPONENT IN AUDIO HDMI i.LINK (for 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...
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... is not compatible with HDV1080i specification, connect your camcorder and TV with the supplied component video cable and A/V connecting cable as it recognizes that the camcorder is (SD image quality). See the instruction manuals supplied with your camcorder and HDMI OUT jack of your TV. Connecting... in the pictures. • DV format pictures input to the camcorder via i.LINK cable (p. 68) cannot be set so that it is connected. COMPONENT IN AUDIO i.LINK S VIDEO VIDEO/AUDIO VIDEO/AUDIO D E F G Continued , 37 Type Camcorder B3 Cable HDMI cable (optional) : Signal flow, ( ): ...
... is not compatible with HDV1080i specification, connect your camcorder and TV with the supplied component video cable and A/V connecting cable as it recognizes that the camcorder is (SD image quality). See the instruction manuals supplied with your camcorder and HDMI OUT jack of your TV. Connecting... in the pictures. • DV format pictures input to the camcorder via i.LINK cable (p. 68) cannot be set so that it is connected. COMPONENT IN AUDIO i.LINK S VIDEO VIDEO/AUDIO VIDEO/AUDIO D E F G Continued , 37 Type Camcorder B3 Cable HDMI cable (optional) : Signal flow, ( ): ...
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See the instruction manuals supplied with the 16:9 signal, set so that it recognizes that the camcorder is also needed to output audio signals. b Notes • When you play back a tape recorded in the DV format on a 4:3 TV not ...) [i.LINK CONV] t [ON HDV t DV] (60) • The TV needs to be set [ WIDE SELECT] to [4:3] on your camcorder when recording a picture (p. 58). : Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages Type Camcorder Cable TV Menu Setting D 1 Component video cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR (STANDARD SET) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (57) [COMPONENT]...
See the instruction manuals supplied with the 16:9 signal, set so that it recognizes that the camcorder is also needed to output audio signals. b Notes • When you play back a tape recorded in the DV format on a 4:3 TV not ...) [i.LINK CONV] t [ON HDV t DV] (60) • The TV needs to be set [ WIDE SELECT] to [4:3] on your camcorder when recording a picture (p. 58). : Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages Type Camcorder Cable TV Menu Setting D 1 Component video cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR (STANDARD SET) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (57) [COMPONENT]...
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... type of cable to output images from a jack other than the i.LINK jack, the order of priority of your TV using the A/V connecting cable. Type Camcorder Cable A/V connecting cable with the A/V connecting cable (Type ). 2 A/V connecting cable (supplied) (Yellow) (White) (Red) (STANDARD SET) [VCR HDV.../DV] t [AUTO] (57) [TV TYPE] t [16:9]/[4:3] (60) Recording/Playback When connecting to your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.). To output audio signals, connect the white and red plugs of the A/V connecting cable with an...
... type of cable to output images from a jack other than the i.LINK jack, the order of priority of your TV using the A/V connecting cable. Type Camcorder Cable A/V connecting cable with the A/V connecting cable (Type ). 2 A/V connecting cable (supplied) (Yellow) (White) (Red) (STANDARD SET) [VCR HDV.../DV] t [AUTO] (57) [TV TYPE] t [16:9]/[4:3] (60) Recording/Playback When connecting to your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.). To output audio signals, connect the white and red plugs of the A/V connecting cable with an...
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...recording conditions: - Adjust the brightness when the subject is adjusted automatically. z Tips • For HDR-HC7: You can fix the brightness of paper, to [MANUAL]. Outdoors - Under video lamps in a studio, or under the same lighting conditions as you will be adjusted according to the...The white balance is automatically set [SCENE SELECT], the settings of the recording environment. To return the setting to the brightness of [SHUTTR SPEED] (HDR-HC7) and [WHITE BAL.] are canceled. appears. 2 Adjust the exposure by touching / . 3 Touch . WHITE BAL. (White balance) You ...
...recording conditions: - Adjust the brightness when the subject is adjusted automatically. z Tips • For HDR-HC7: You can fix the brightness of paper, to [MANUAL]. Outdoors - Under video lamps in a studio, or under the same lighting conditions as you will be adjusted according to the...The white balance is automatically set [SCENE SELECT], the settings of the recording environment. To return the setting to the brightness of [SHUTTR SPEED] (HDR-HC7) and [WHITE BAL.] are canceled. appears. 2 Adjust the exposure by touching / . 3 Touch . WHITE BAL. (White balance) You ...
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... play back the tape on one tape, the playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be able to recognize the video signal from your camcorder. • When [AUTO] is selected, if the signal switches between the scenes. x AUDIO MODE B 12BIT Records in the 12-bit mode (2 ...16-bit mode (1 stereo sound with your TV. b Notes • If you mix recordings in the SP mode and in the LP mode on other camcorders using an i.LINK cable, set to the instruction manuals supplied with high quality). b Notes • If you record in the DV format. x WIDE SELECT...
... play back the tape on one tape, the playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be able to recognize the video signal from your camcorder. • When [AUTO] is selected, if the signal switches between the scenes. x AUDIO MODE B 12BIT Records in the 12-bit mode (2 ...16-bit mode (1 stereo sound with your TV. b Notes • If you mix recordings in the SP mode and in the LP mode on other camcorders using an i.LINK cable, set to the instruction manuals supplied with high quality). b Notes • If you record in the DV format. x WIDE SELECT...
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... in DV format from the HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK). STATUS CHECK You can check the setup value of displaying the 1080i signal. B 1080i/480i Select when connecting your camcorder to play back the tape, set to DV format, and pictures in [REC FORMAT] and [VCR HDV/DV]....invalid. STANDARD SET menu (Continued) COMPONENT Select [COMPONENT] when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack. 480i Select when connecting your camcorder to recognize the video signal from your camcorder. Otherwise, the connected video device may not be able to a TV with the settings in DV ...
... in DV format from the HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK). STATUS CHECK You can check the setup value of displaying the 1080i signal. B 1080i/480i Select when connecting your camcorder to play back the tape, set to DV format, and pictures in [REC FORMAT] and [VCR HDV/DV]....invalid. STANDARD SET menu (Continued) COMPONENT Select [COMPONENT] when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack. 480i Select when connecting your camcorder to recognize the video signal from your camcorder. Otherwise, the connected video device may not be able to a TV with the settings in DV ...
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... or DVD/ HDD recorders and the connectors used. z Tips • [CONNECTGUIDE] recommends the appropriate connection method for your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video jack on the device, and the white (left channel) or red (right channel) plug to the instruction manuals supplied...
... or DVD/ HDD recorders and the connectors used. z Tips • [CONNECTGUIDE] recommends the appropriate connection method for your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video jack on the device, and the white (left channel) or red (right channel) plug to the instruction manuals supplied...
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... these menu settings, otherwise the VCR or DVD/HDD recorders may not correctly identify the video signal. This connection produces pictures more faithfully. When dubbing to the VCR, insert a ...from the table below and make the menu settings. Slide the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder for recording. Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders (Continued) b Notes • You ...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 recording...
... these menu settings, otherwise the VCR or DVD/HDD recorders may not correctly identify the video signal. This connection produces pictures more faithfully. When dubbing to the VCR, insert a ...from the table below and make the menu settings. Slide the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder for recording. Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders (Continued) b Notes • You ...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 recording...
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... when connected by the A/V connecting cable, display them on the LCD screen of your camcorder through an i.LINK cable, you can set [TV TYPE] according to a DVD recorder from your camcorder. If you use an i.LINK cable, the video and sound signals are transmitted digitally, producing high quality pictures. • When an i.LINK...
... when connected by the A/V connecting cable, display them on the LCD screen of your camcorder through an i.LINK cable, you can set [TV TYPE] according to a DVD recorder from your camcorder. If you use an i.LINK cable, the video and sound signals are transmitted digitally, producing high quality pictures. • When an i.LINK...
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... when connecting with black bands on the right and left sides on the LCD screen of your camcorder. 3 Press PHOTO lightly at the point you want to your camcorder. - 6 Start playing the cassette on your camcorder. 7 Touch [REC START] at the scene you pause or stop the recording and restart it, the picture...
... when connecting with black bands on the right and left sides on the LCD screen of your camcorder. 3 Press PHOTO lightly at the point you want to your camcorder. - 6 Start playing the cassette on your camcorder. 7 Touch [REC START] at the scene you pause or stop the recording and restart it, the picture...