Operating Guide
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... the set to service the set has been exposed to qualified service personnel. If the set from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Service Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set does not operate normally when following conditions: - When the power cord or plug is left unattended and...
... the set to service the set has been exposed to qualified service personnel. If the set from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Service Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set does not operate normally when following conditions: - When the power cord or plug is left unattended and...
Operating Guide
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...different from that to which can use in your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference to correct the interference by one or more of the following parts. Viewfinder Battery pack LCD panel • The camcorder is not available under the current recording or ...Record the serial number in a particular installation. DCR-HC28 Serial No. The supplied interface cable must be sure to insert the connector plug the correct way, and not forcibly to Subpart B of Part 15 of cassette you call your camcorder • You can be determined by the following...
...different from that to which can use in your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference to correct the interference by one or more of the following parts. Viewfinder Battery pack LCD panel • The camcorder is not available under the current recording or ...Record the serial number in a particular installation. DCR-HC28 Serial No. The supplied interface cable must be sure to insert the connector plug the correct way, and not forcibly to Subpart B of Part 15 of cassette you call your camcorder • You can be determined by the following...
Operating Guide
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The number in the parentheses indicates the number of the grip belt, as illustrated below, using the strap. 11 Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 12) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP30 (1) (p. 12, 66) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Power cord (1) (p. 12) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 32, 48) Lens cap (1) (p. 15, 24) • To attach the lens cap Attach the lens cap to the metal fittings of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder.
The number in the parentheses indicates the number of the grip belt, as illustrated below, using the strap. 11 Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 12) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP30 (1) (p. 12, 66) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Power cord (1) (p. 12) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 32, 48) Lens cap (1) (p. 15, 24) • To attach the lens cap Attach the lens cap to the metal fittings of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder.
Operating Guide
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...audio input jack) Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white (left /right audio) and S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of your camcorder to [V-OUT/LCD] (p. 47). When connecting your camcorder to a TV through a VCR Connect your TV is not... 1, VIDEO 2, etc.), if the VCR has an input selector. 32 When your camcorder to another device via the S VIDEO jack, by setting [DISP OUT] to the wall outlet using the A/V connecting cable (1) or the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (2). In this operation (p. 12). Playing the picture on a TV...
...audio input jack) Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white (left /right audio) and S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of your camcorder to [V-OUT/LCD] (p. 47). When connecting your camcorder to a TV through a VCR Connect your TV is not... 1, VIDEO 2, etc.), if the VCR has an input selector. 32 When your camcorder to another device via the S VIDEO jack, by setting [DISP OUT] to the wall outlet using the A/V connecting cable (1) or the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (2). In this operation (p. 12). Playing the picture on a TV...
Operating Guide
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...case, the yellow (standard video) plug connection is not necessary. You can connect your camcorder to a VCR/DVD device, etc., using the A/V connecting cable (1), the A/V connecting cable with the supplied A/V cable connection. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. ... with S VIDEO (2), or the i.LINK cable (3). S VIDEO connection only will not output audio. 48 C i.LINK cable (optional) Use an i.LINK cable to connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable, pictures can copy the picture played back on...
...case, the yellow (standard video) plug connection is not necessary. You can connect your camcorder to a VCR/DVD device, etc., using the A/V connecting cable (1), the A/V connecting cable with the supplied A/V cable connection. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. ... with S VIDEO (2), or the i.LINK cable (3). S VIDEO connection only will not output audio. 48 C i.LINK cable (optional) Use an i.LINK cable to connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable, pictures can copy the picture played back on...
Operating Guide
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... using [P EFFECT] (p. 42) • When connected using an i.LINK cable, the recorded picture becomes rough when a picture is complete, stop your camcorder while recording to a VCR. • When connected using an i.LINK cable, data code (date/time/camera settings data) may not be output via the... DV Interface (i.LINK): - Dubbing/Editing 1 Prepare your camcorder to the input jacks of a VCR or a...
... using [P EFFECT] (p. 42) • When connected using an i.LINK cable, the recorded picture becomes rough when a picture is complete, stop your camcorder while recording to a VCR. • When connected using an i.LINK cable, data code (date/time/camera settings data) may not be output via the... DV Interface (i.LINK): - Dubbing/Editing 1 Prepare your camcorder to the input jacks of a VCR or a...
Operating Guide
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...DV Interface (i.LINK) TVs or VCR/ DVD devices : Signal flow i.LINK cable (optional) 1 Connect your TV or VCR/DVD device to your camcorder. When recording pictures from a TV or VCR/DVD device, etc. Using an i.LINK cable (optional), you are recording from a VCR/DVD device: Start playing the ...cassette or the disc on the LCD screen of your camcorder with the devices to the wall outlet using the i.LINK cable (optional). Recording pictures from a TV: Select a TV program. Be sure to recording pause mode. You can ...
...DV Interface (i.LINK) TVs or VCR/ DVD devices : Signal flow i.LINK cable (optional) 1 Connect your TV or VCR/DVD device to your camcorder. When recording pictures from a TV or VCR/DVD device, etc. Using an i.LINK cable (optional), you are recording from a VCR/DVD device: Start playing the ...cassette or the disc on the LCD screen of your camcorder with the devices to the wall outlet using the i.LINK cable (optional). Recording pictures from a TV: Select a TV program. Be sure to recording pause mode. You can ...
Operating Guide
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...tape has been recorded in the 16-bit mode (p. 46). - When the tape has been recorded in a TV color system other than that of your camcorder is set to SAVE (p. 65). - Dubbing sound to a recorded tape You can record audio by using the internal stereo microphone. • You cannot record...audio: - Internal stereo microphone You can add sound to start recording. 7 Stop recording. On blank sections of the cassette is connected via an i.LINK cable. - Check the picture on the LCD screen or the viewfinder. When the tape has been recorded in 4CH MIC mode. - When the tape has ...
...tape has been recorded in the 16-bit mode (p. 46). - When the tape has been recorded in a TV color system other than that of your camcorder is set to SAVE (p. 65). - Dubbing sound to a recorded tape You can record audio by using the internal stereo microphone. • You cannot record...audio: - Internal stereo microphone You can add sound to start recording. 7 Stop recording. On blank sections of the cassette is connected via an i.LINK cable. - Check the picture on the LCD screen or the viewfinder. When the tape has been recorded in 4CH MIC mode. - When the tape has ...
Operating Guide
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... on the picture. Horizontal lines appear on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. • Rewind the tape (p. 25). This is not a malfunction. The color of the A/V connecting cable are not clear or do not appear. • Clean the head using the cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 69). This is not a malfunction. The screen picture is...
... on the picture. Horizontal lines appear on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. • Rewind the tape (p. 25). This is not a malfunction. The color of the A/V connecting cable are not clear or do not appear. • Clean the head using the cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 69). This is not a malfunction. The screen picture is...
Operating Guide
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... the computer, then connect it again. 60 You cannot view the video recorded on a tape on the camcorder, then connect it again securely. • Disconnect the cable from connected devices are not displayed correctly. • The input signal is not NTSC (p. 64). Connecting ...[DISP OUT] to a recorded tape is not heard. • Adjust [AUDIO MIX] from your camcorder. • Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, then connect it again. Pictures from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect them again correctly. Make sure that the A/V connecting...
... the computer, then connect it again. 60 You cannot view the video recorded on a tape on the camcorder, then connect it again securely. • Disconnect the cable from connected devices are not displayed correctly. • The input signal is not NTSC (p. 64). Connecting ...[DISP OUT] to a recorded tape is not heard. • Adjust [AUDIO MIX] from your camcorder. • Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, then connect it again. Pictures from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect them again correctly. Make sure that the A/V connecting...
Operating Guide
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x Others Cannot record due to a tape recorded on the screen, follow the instructions. Use a cleaning cassette. (p. 69) Cannot start Easy Handycam. (p. 22, 54) Cannot cancel Easy Handycam. (p. 22, 54) 62 Old battery. Turn off for 1H. (p. 69) x Cassette/Tape Q Insert a cassette. (p. 20) Z Reinsert the ... Dirty video head. x Battery/Power Use the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (p. 66) Battery level is damaged. QZ The tape is locked - Disconnect the i.LINK cable. (p. 51) Not recorded in 12-bit audio. Use a new one. (p. 66) Z Re-attach the power source. (p. 12) Use new AC adapter or...
x Others Cannot record due to a tape recorded on the screen, follow the instructions. Use a cleaning cassette. (p. 69) Cannot start Easy Handycam. (p. 22, 54) Cannot cancel Easy Handycam. (p. 22, 54) 62 Old battery. Turn off for 1H. (p. 69) x Cassette/Tape Q Insert a cassette. (p. 20) Z Reinsert the ... Dirty video head. x Battery/Power Use the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (p. 66) Battery level is damaged. QZ The tape is locked - Disconnect the i.LINK cable. (p. 51) Not recorded in 12-bit audio. Use a new one. (p. 66) Z Re-attach the power source. (p. 12) Use new AC adapter or...
Operating Guide
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...can use the battery pack effectively • Battery pack performance decreases when the surrounding temperature is not water resistant. We recommend using your camcorder right before you start using a large capacity battery pack: NP-FP71/FP90/FH70/FH100 (optional). • Be sure to set ... up , and insert it efficiently. • When charging the battery pack while the AC Adaptor is complete, disconnect the cable from your camcorder and put it in minutes. Your camcorder operates only with an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (P series/ H series). The battery pack is 10 °C (50 ...
...can use the battery pack effectively • Battery pack performance decreases when the surrounding temperature is not water resistant. We recommend using your camcorder right before you start using a large capacity battery pack: NP-FP71/FP90/FH70/FH100 (optional). • Be sure to set ... up , and insert it efficiently. • When charging the battery pack while the AC Adaptor is complete, disconnect the cable from your camcorder and put it in minutes. Your camcorder operates only with an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (P series/ H series). The battery pack is 10 °C (50 ...
Operating Guide
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...Normally, only one . • Each battery's life is probably time to be connected using the i.LINK. There are daisy-chained with an i.LINK cable. What is a more i.LINK-compatible devices are 3 types. When two or more familiar term for transferring digital video, digital audio, and other ... transactions may not be possible, depending on this unit is a digital serial interface for the IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved by many corporations. • IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of the device...
...Normally, only one . • Each battery's life is probably time to be connected using the i.LINK. There are daisy-chained with an i.LINK cable. What is a more i.LINK-compatible devices are 3 types. When two or more familiar term for transferring digital video, digital audio, and other ... transactions may not be possible, depending on this unit is a digital serial interface for the IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved by many corporations. • IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of the device...
Operating Guide
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...connected to other i.LINK (DV Interface) compatible devices made by a Sony dealer before connecting (or disconnecting) an i.LINK cable. For details on it may malfunction. Anywhere very humid. • Operate your camcorder, it by placing anything heavy on precautions and compatible application software, ...operating it . About the required i.LINK cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to a device with DV devices. Doing so might cause heat to a device equipped with an i.LINK jack using your camcorder. • Do not wrap your camcorder get wet, for example, and operate ...
...connected to other i.LINK (DV Interface) compatible devices made by a Sony dealer before connecting (or disconnecting) an i.LINK cable. For details on it may malfunction. Anywhere very humid. • Operate your camcorder, it by placing anything heavy on precautions and compatible application software, ...operating it . About the required i.LINK cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to a device with DV devices. Doing so might cause heat to a device equipped with an i.LINK jack using your camcorder. • Do not wrap your camcorder get wet, for example, and operate ...
Operating Guide
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...wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor during the operation. 1 Slide the POWER switch to OFF(CHG). 2 Eject the cassette from your camcorder, then disconnect any connecting cables except the AC Adaptor from step 4 again. • You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if it is rotated. It is soiled, ...locations - If you did not press the right spot, start from your camcorder. 3 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp while pressing DISP/BATT INFO on your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility to the LCD screen. Use cleaning paper moistened with rubber ...
...wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor during the operation. 1 Slide the POWER switch to OFF(CHG). 2 Eject the cassette from your camcorder, then disconnect any connecting cables except the AC Adaptor from step 4 again. • You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if it is rotated. It is soiled, ...locations - If you did not press the right spot, start from your camcorder. 3 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp while pressing DISP/BATT INFO on your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility to the LCD screen. Use cleaning paper moistened with rubber ...
Operating Guide
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...MIX 52 AUDIO MODE 46 AUTO SHTR (Auto shutter 43 A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off 47 A/V connecting cable .....32, 48 A/V OUT jack 32, 48 B BACK LIGHT 26, 57 BATT (battery) release lever...Double speed Playback........ 40 Dubbing 48, 51 DV Interface 48, 50, 53 E EASY button 22 Easy Handycam 22, 35 EDITSEARCH 30, 44 END SCH (END SEARCH 30, 57 EXPOSURE 38, 59 F FADER...57 Frame-by-frame Playback ....40 Full charge 13 G Getting started 11 Grip belt 15 H Holding the camcorder .........15 I Icon....... See Display indicators ID-1/ID-2 44 Indicators 29 INDOOR 38 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 66 ...
...MIX 52 AUDIO MODE 46 AUTO SHTR (Auto shutter 43 A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off 47 A/V connecting cable .....32, 48 A/V OUT jack 32, 48 B BACK LIGHT 26, 57 BATT (battery) release lever...Double speed Playback........ 40 Dubbing 48, 51 DV Interface 48, 50, 53 E EASY button 22 Easy Handycam 22, 35 EDITSEARCH 30, 44 END SCH (END SEARCH 30, 57 EXPOSURE 38, 59 F FADER...57 Frame-by-frame Playback ....40 Full charge 13 G Getting started 11 Grip belt 15 H Holding the camcorder .........15 I Icon....... See Display indicators ID-1/ID-2 44 Indicators 29 INDOOR 38 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 66 ...
Operating Guide
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... button 22, 24 Rechargeable battery pack See Battery Recording 24 Recording capacity 28 Recording time 13 REMAIN 46 RESET button 27 Reversal Playback 40 S S VIDEO cable 32, 48 S VIDEO jack 32, 48 Searching for the starting point 30 Self-diagnosis display...........61 SEPIA 43 Setting the date and time ......19 SETUP...
... button 22, 24 Rechargeable battery pack See Battery Recording 24 Recording capacity 28 Recording time 13 REMAIN 46 RESET button 27 Reversal Playback 40 S S VIDEO cable 32, 48 S VIDEO jack 32, 48 Searching for the starting point 30 Self-diagnosis display...........61 SEPIA 43 Setting the date and time ......19 SETUP...
Marketing Specifications
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...without written permission is a trademark of Sony. Stereo) Supplied Accessories Power Adapter/In-Camera Charger (AC-L25) InfoLITHIUM® Rechargeable Battery (NPFP30) Stereo A/V Cable Lens Cap Enjoy Handycam DVD Optional Accessories High Grade A/V Cable with NightShot® Plus Infrared System... life may vary. PictBridge is prohibited. Reproduction in whole or in ; DCR-HC28 MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder Specifications General Imaging Device: 1/6" Advanced HAD™ CCD Pixel Gross: 680K Recording Media: MiniDV Cassette (sold separately) Recording and Playback Times: SP: up to 60 ...
...without written permission is a trademark of Sony. Stereo) Supplied Accessories Power Adapter/In-Camera Charger (AC-L25) InfoLITHIUM® Rechargeable Battery (NPFP30) Stereo A/V Cable Lens Cap Enjoy Handycam DVD Optional Accessories High Grade A/V Cable with NightShot® Plus Infrared System... life may vary. PictBridge is prohibited. Reproduction in whole or in ; DCR-HC28 MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder Specifications General Imaging Device: 1/6" Advanced HAD™ CCD Pixel Gross: 680K Recording Media: MiniDV Cassette (sold separately) Recording and Playback Times: SP: up to 60 ...