Sony DCR-HC20 Support Question
Sony DCR-HC20 Support Question
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Question posted by anesthesiadoc on July 19th, 2011
Dcr Hc20 Lcd Viewfinder Only Displays In Night Vision Mode Not Color
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Camera Operations Guide - Page 1
3-088-336-11(1)
Camera Operations Guide
Read this first Digital Video Camera Recorder
DCR-HC20
© 2004 Sony Corporation
Camera Operations Guide - Page 2
... batteries are recyclable. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC20 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Operation is intended to...
Camera Operations Guide - Page 14
...to change the power mode, and zoom. While... life may be correctly displayed in low temperature.
&#...camcorder in following conditions. - When LCD BACKLIGHT is set to OFF
Battery pack Continuous Typical*
recording recording
time
time
NP-FP50
125
65
(supplied)
NP-FP70
265
145
NP-FP90
475
260
Recording time when recording with the viewfinder
Approximate number of your camcorder...
Camera Operations Guide - Page 16
... the POWER switch is set to the
PLAY/EDIT mode, touch
to
display PAGE1.
2 Touch LCD BRT.
To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen
1 When the POWER switch is set to the
CAMERA mode, touch
and select
PAGE2. Viewfinder lens adjustment lever
1 Extend the viewfinder. 2 Adjust the viewfinder lens adjustment
lever until the picture is hard to the...
Camera Operations Guide - Page 17
... facing out. Have the
LCD panel rotated 180 degrees and closed with
the screen facing out.
1 Slide the POWER switch to select the
CAMERA mode. (p. 15)
2 Extend the viewfinder, and close the
LCD panel with /
and touch
.
• FADER: Touch it repeatedly to step 7 when you turn on your camcorder (p. 15). 2 Open the LCD panel.
Getting started...
Camera Operations Guide - Page 48
... (p. 32).
48 Customizing Your Camcorder Select to display
/ - STEADYSHOT
You can select this function to display
/ - Select to record a picture to be wide. When you play back on a 4:3 TV).
and + on a 16:9 wide TV.
or + on the LCD screen.
Select to compensate for camera-shake. When viewed on the LCD screen/viewfinder When viewed on a 16:9 wide...
Camera Operations Guide - Page 51
... battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during
recording.
L. STBY
EXEC
RET. BRIGHT
Select to brighten the viewfinder screen. Low intensity
High intensity
VF B.L.
LCD B.L./LCD COLOR/VF B.L. The screen shows the items you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically
selected for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], the...
Camera Operations Guide - Page 54
...touch .
4 Touch
. Select to search without using Cassette Memory (p. 40 42). The label will be displayed for a scene, title, etc. To erase a character: Touch . ERASE ALL
You can label a cassette... the cassette into your camcorder and go
through the procedure from step 1. CM SEARCH
GON OFF
Select to search for approximately 5 seconds when you select the CAMERA mode and insert a cassette,...
Camera Operations Guide - Page 55
... sounds). ) Select to always display the remaining tape indicator. AUDIO MODE
G12BIT 16BIT (
Select to record in the SP (Standard Play) mode on a cassette. Unavailable items will be interrupted
when you select the CAMERA mode with high quality).
Select to record in the standard recording mode. ,continued
Customizing Your Camcorder 55 Operate your camcorder using the Remote Commander...
Camera Operations Guide - Page 63
... to
the input mode.
3 Prepare your camcorder for recording in your camcorder is finished, stop ) to a VCR. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with Picture effect ([P EFFECT] (p. 45)) cannot be recorded on the tape. • When dubbing using the A/V connecting cable, to record the date/time and camera settings data, have it displayed on the...
Camera Operations Guide - Page 70
...DCR-HC20 camcorders). Then,
perform steps 4 to
stop recording.
The adjusted audio balance returns to the
default setting in the
default setting.
A red mark remains on your camcorder.
b Note • You can only record additional audio over a tape
recorded on the LCD... the tape on other scenes, repeat steps 3 and 4
to display [PAGE1].
3 Touch MENU.
4 Select (VCR SET), then ...
Camera Operations Guide - Page 82
... SEARCH function.
To prevent a blank section from /to this type of the recorded section before you record using a digital video camera recorder that contains copyright control signals for use on the tape. Your camcorder can be displayed properly or the search functions may not work properly. Copyright signal
When you play back If the cassette...
Camera Operations Guide - Page 87
...displayed on the touch panel may appear on the playback picture or the screen is displayed in a cold place, a residual image may not work correctly. Mosaic-pattern noise appears on the LCD screen. If you bring your camcorder... off. - [x Dirty video head.
To clean the LCD screen If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, it . Please contact your camcorder, the back of the ...
Camera Operations Guide - Page 89
... recording using the viewfinder 2.2 W During camera recording using the LCD 2.5 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.) 50 × 86 × 112 mm (2 × 3 1/2 × 4 1/2 in .)
Color temperature
[ AUTO], [ONE PUSH], [INDOOR] (3
200 K), [OUTDOOR] (5 800...
Camera Operations Guide - Page 92
...viewfinder when attaching/detaching the accessory to/from a subject coming into the lens. To remove an accessory, loosen the screw, and then press down and push it takes precedence. H NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch (p. 29) I Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens)/Lens cover Your camcorder... for an external microphone as well as a power-supply jack for video cameras and offers a quality as fine as a Carl Zeiss lens. When...
Camera Operations Guide - Page 97
... in the CAMERA mode
Time code (p. 22)/Tape counter (p. 22)/Selfdiagnosis (p. 78)
60min
STBY 0:00:00 60min
Indicators
.
n
Meanings Back light (p. 26) White balance (p. 27) 16:9WIDE (p. 47) SteadyShot off (p. 48) LCD backlight off (p. 16)
/ E D I T + FN
Indicators y60min SP LP STBY REC 60min q
% Z 9
Meanings Remaining battery (p. 21) Recording mode (p. 22) PAL system video (p. 76) Recording...
Camera Operations Guide - Page 98
... 37
Date search 41 Demonstration (DEMO
MODE 58 Digital program editing
(VIDEO EDIT 64 Digital Zoom (D ZOOM)
47 Direct Access to "Click to
DVD" See BURN DVD Direct Access to Video CD Burn See BURN VCD Display DISPLAY 61 Display indicators .......97 Dual sound track tape ........50 Dubbing (REC CTRL).......63
E
Easy Handycam ...........25, 36 EDIT SEARCH 32 END...
Computer Applications Guide - Page 33
... a listing for this operation.
Refer to the separate Camera Operations Guide supplied with your camcorder with the operations guide of the analog video unit
You can capture video signals must be installed on the analog video unit.
2 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to
select the PLAY/EDIT mode. The name of the power switch on the...
Marketing Specifications - Page 1
...;
DCR-HC20
Digital Handycam® Camcorder
The DCR-HC20 is Sony's entry level MiniDV Handycam camcorder in vivid image brilliance, true-to-life color saturation and perfect renditions of subtle tones. The Hybrid Reflective-Transmissive LCD Screen provides accurate viewing in the viewfinder. Easy Handycam Button Using a camcorder can even playback your own web camera or video conferencing...
Marketing Specifications - Page 2
... is a trademark of Sony. DCR-HC20
Digital Handycam® Camcorder
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
➤ Built-In Lens Cover
Digital Audio/Video Fader Digital Program Editing
➤LCD Record Button
Multi-Language Menu
S...Speed: 1/60 - 1/4000 (AE Mode) Viewfinder: Black and White, 123K Pixels LCD: 2.5" (123K) Hybrid Color Touch Panel Accessory Shoe: Yes Video Input/Output: No/ Yes (Multi A/V,...
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