Sony DCR-HC20 Support Question
Sony DCR-HC20 Support Question
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Question posted by chuaman on April 11th, 2014
How To Play Tape Sony Dcr-hc20 Minidv Digital Camcorder
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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
... to constitute a risk of electric shock to rain or moisture.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that...undesired operation.
For more information regarding recycling of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC20 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Battery pack
This device complies with Part 15 of ...
Camera Operations Guide - Page 3
..., such as at the sun. DCR-HC Serial No. These limits are...• Television programs, films, video tapes, and other device Before connecting your Sony dealer regarding this product. Use of your camcorder. To view your recordings on...camcorder to malfunction. Notes on the LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens • The LCD screen and the viewfinder are
manufactured using a digital still camera...
Camera Operations Guide - Page 5
... FOCUS 29 Adjusting the focus manually 30
,continued
5 Easy Handycam 25 Adjusting the exposure 26
Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 26 Fixing the exposure for an off-center subject - Tape photo recording 24 Recording with ease 10
Getting started
Step 1:... images - Table of Contents
Read this first 2
Quick Start Guide
Recording movies 8 Recording/Playing back with ease -
Camera Operations Guide - Page 22
... activate the digital zoom ([D ZOOM], p. 47). The subject appears closer (Telephoto). Do not record pictures in the SP mode.
In the LP mode, you can record 1.5 times longer than you can choose zoom to magnification levels greater than about 5 minutes, the power will be played back only on the same tape. -
To record...
Camera Operations Guide - Page 47
... are using the digital zoom. CAMERA SET
D ZOOM 16 : 9WIDE STEADYSHOT EDITSEARCH N. This function is performed optically.
Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the ID-1/ID-2 system and play the tape, the TV switches to full mode automatically.
S. LIGHT
STBY
EXEC
RET. The right side of a TV compatible with your camcorder.
Select to...
Camera Operations Guide - Page 55
... the LP mode, a mosaic-like noise may appear or sound may be interrupted
when you play /pause).
The settings you select the CAMERA mode with high quality). The screen shows the items you touch
(play back the tape on other camcorders or VCRs. • When you mix recordings in the SP mode and in parentheses...
Camera Operations Guide - Page 64
...are performing Digital program editing for editing. • Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to
select the PLAY/EDIT ...one.
3 Prepare your camcorder (playing
device).
• Insert a cassette for the first time to a tape in the desired order ...camcorder and VCR for operation
Follow the steps below when you have set up to display [PAGE1].
5 Touch MENU.
6 Select (OTHERS), then select
[VIDEO...
Camera Operations Guide - Page 67
...
[VIDEO EDIT] with
/,
then touch [EXEC].
5 Search for the beginning of each [OUT], then calculate the average number value for recording
is
set .
9 Select ["CUT-OUT"] with / (frame).
6 Touch [MARK IN].
,continued
Dubbing/Editing 67
You can adjust the position with
/
, then touch [EXEC]. Insert a tape to be played back into the camcorder, then...
Camera Operations Guide - Page 70
... for audio dubbing
During playback, press ZERO SET MEMORY on other DCR-HC20 camcorders). b Note • You can only record additional audio over a tape
recorded on the LCD screen.
60min A DUB CTRL
0:00:00... [AUDIO DUB].
10Touch [ RET.], then
.
Checking and adjusting the recorded sound
1 Play back the tape on the LCD screen
while recording sound. VCR SET
HiFi SOUND
AUDIO MIX
ST1
ST2...
Camera Operations Guide - Page 77
it is not a Sony product via an i.LINK cable, select [IR] in .) apart. (p. 65) • The program may not be set to a blank section on the tape.
cSet the input selector on the VCR correctly, then check the connection between your camcorder and the VCR. (p. 62)
cWhen your camcorder is connected to a DV device that...
Camera Operations Guide - Page 78
... persists even after you tried a couple of the 5-digit code, which starts from "E." Reconnect it for about ...Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. cChange the tape. cPress the RESET button (p. 92), then operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Inform them of times, contact your camcorder again. E:61:ss / E:62:ss cContact your camcorder...
Camera Operations Guide - Page 82
... played back the tape. -
When you begin the next recording in another video camera connected to 16k bits. REC: The cassette can be recorded (writeprotected).
82 Additional Information Cassettes with Cassette Memory is a blank section or discontinuous signals on using a digital video camera recorder that does not support Cassette Memory, on a tape already recorded on your camcorder...
Camera Operations Guide - Page 84
... the battery pack is frequently used in tape recording standby until the power goes off ... The battery pack is also consumed when your camcorder is in recording standby or playback pause.
•...OFF (CHG) when not recording or playing back on the operating conditions or ambient temperature and environment...FP90 (optional).
• Frequent use of Sony Corporation.
84 Additional Information Please buy a ...
Camera Operations Guide - Page 86
...by playing back tapes for about 3 minutes. Anywhere very humid.
• Operate your camcorder, [% Z Moisture condensation. If the battery is moisture inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have contacted
your camcorder, it...when the moisture condenses on and let it run such as by a Sony dealer before operating it may malfunction. - Maintenance and precautions
On use and care...
Camera Operations Guide - Page 89
Specification
Video camera recorder
System
Video recording system
2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system
Audio recording system
Rotary heads, PCM system
Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo 1,
stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo)
Video signal
NTSC color, EIA standards
Usable cassette
Mini DV cassette with the
mark
printed
Tape speed
SP: Approx. 18.81 mm...
Camera Operations Guide - Page 92
... system for video cameras and offers a quality as fine as a power-supply jack for an external microphone as well as a Carl Zeiss lens. H NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch (p. 29) I Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens)/Lens cover Your camcorder is used for fixing the installed accessory securely. The accessory shoe has a safety device for controlling the tape transport...
Camera Operations Guide - Page 98
... 71 Button-type battery
Camcorder 88 Remote Commander ... 95
C
CALIBRATION 87 Camera settings data display
37 ...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...
Marketing Specifications - Page 1
... operational. ®
DCR-HC20
Digital Handycam® Camcorder
The DCR-HC20 is displayed in minutes on either the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. It's full of digital zooms.
2.5" Hybrid SwivelScreen™ Touch Panel LCD Display (123K Pixels)
Provides excellent viewing clarity with the optional NP-FP90. The Recording Time Available is Sony's entry level MiniDV Handycam camcorder in the...
Marketing Specifications - Page 2
...information: 1.800.352.SONY
©2004 Sony Electronics Inc. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate. * i.LINK is prohibited. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is a trademark of their respective owners. DCR-HC20
Digital Handycam® Camcorder
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
➤ Built-In Lens Cover
Digital Audio/Video Fader Digital Program Editing
➤...
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