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This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of electric shock to rain or moisture. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. 2 WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of electric shock to rain or moisture. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. 2 WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to persons.
Operating Guide
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... Do not defeat the safety purpose of the set , and to them , paying particular attention to operate from overheating, these safety instructions completely before cleaning or polishing it in the cabinet are provided for future reference. Cleaning Unplug the set near a swimming pool, etc... the one blade wider than the other sources, refer to have a suitable outlet installed. Continued , 3 Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the marking label. Polarization This set on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. Use only a cart, stand, tripod...
... Do not defeat the safety purpose of the set , and to them , paying particular attention to operate from overheating, these safety instructions completely before cleaning or polishing it in the cabinet are provided for future reference. Cleaning Unplug the set near a swimming pool, etc... the one blade wider than the other sources, refer to have a suitable outlet installed. Continued , 3 Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the marking label. Polarization This set on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. Use only a cart, stand, tripod...
Operating Guide
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...Adjust only those controls that the set does not operate normally when following conditions: - Unauthorized substitutions may result in the operating instructions. Replacement parts When replacement parts are specified in damage and will prevent damage to the set from the wall outlet and disconnect ... antenna or cable system. Service Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set due to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions. This will often require extensive work by the manufacturer that have fallen into the set has been subject to the set ...
...Adjust only those controls that the set does not operate normally when following conditions: - Unauthorized substitutions may result in the operating instructions. Replacement parts When replacement parts are specified in damage and will prevent damage to the set from the wall outlet and disconnect ... antenna or cable system. Service Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set due to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions. This will often require extensive work by the manufacturer that have fallen into the set has been subject to the set ...
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... please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. CAUTION Replace the battery with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to the following two conditions: (1) This device may call toll free 1-800-8228837, or ...Canadian ICES-003. Regulatory Information Declaration of rechargeable batteries, call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). For more information regarding recycling of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC28 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. You can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not ...
... please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. CAUTION Replace the battery with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to the following two conditions: (1) This device may call toll free 1-800-8228837, or ...Canadian ICES-003. Regulatory Information Declaration of rechargeable batteries, call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). For more information regarding recycling of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC28 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. You can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not ...
Operating Guide
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... a TV through a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.), if the VCR has an input selector. 32 When your TV is not necessary. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. 1 A/V OUT A/V OUT jack (Yellow)...A/V connecting cable. Connect the white and red plugs (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to [V-OUT/LCD] (p. 47). Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this case, the yellow (standard video) plug connection is monaural (Only one audio input jack...
... a TV through a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.), if the VCR has an input selector. 32 When your TV is not necessary. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. 1 A/V OUT A/V OUT jack (Yellow)...A/V connecting cable. Connect the white and red plugs (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to [V-OUT/LCD] (p. 47). Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this case, the yellow (standard video) plug connection is monaural (Only one audio input jack...
Operating Guide
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... 4 is the same as that in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on [PAGE1]. Using the Menu Using the menu items Follow the instructions below to use each of the menu items listed after this page. 1 Slide the POWER switch in step 2.) 3 Select the desired item. 4 Customize the item...
... 4 is the same as that in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on [PAGE1]. Using the Menu Using the menu items Follow the instructions below to use each of the menu items listed after this page. 1 Slide the POWER switch in step 2.) 3 Select the desired item. 4 Customize the item...
Operating Guide
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... record clearer pictures by setting [N.S.LIGHT], which it is [ON]). or on the ON Displays and on which emits infrared light (invisible), to the operating instructions supplied with your ID-1/ID-2 compatible TV. Refer also to [ON] (the default setting). • Do not cover the infrared port with your...
... record clearer pictures by setting [N.S.LIGHT], which it is [ON]). or on the ON Displays and on which emits infrared light (invisible), to the operating instructions supplied with your ID-1/ID-2 compatible TV. Refer also to [ON] (the default setting). • Do not cover the infrared port with your...
Operating Guide
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You can copy the picture played back on your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of an A/V connecting cable. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be reproduced more faithfully than with the supplied A/V cable connection. Connect the white .... • When you connect a device via the S VIDEO jack, by using the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable, pictures can connect your camcorder to other recording devices (VCR/ DVD device, etc.). You can be connected. 1 A/V OUT A/V OUT jack AUDIO/ VIDEO jacks (Yellow) (White) (Red...
You can copy the picture played back on your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of an A/V connecting cable. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be reproduced more faithfully than with the supplied A/V cable connection. Connect the white .... • When you connect a device via the S VIDEO jack, by using the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable, pictures can connect your camcorder to other recording devices (VCR/ DVD device, etc.). You can be connected. 1 A/V OUT A/V OUT jack AUDIO/ VIDEO jacks (Yellow) (White) (Red...
Operating Guide
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..., video input2). 3 Connect your VCR/DVD device to your camcorder to the input jacks of a VCR or a DVD device. 4 Start playback on the camcorder, and recording on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. 2 Prepare your camcorder for playback. Insert the recorded cassette. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your recording device for details. 5 When dubbing...
..., video input2). 3 Connect your VCR/DVD device to your camcorder to the input jacks of a VCR or a DVD device. 4 Start playback on the camcorder, and recording on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. 2 Prepare your camcorder for playback. Insert the recorded cassette. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your recording device for details. 5 When dubbing...
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...have an i.LINK jack. • You cannot input picture and sound separately. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with an i.LINK cable. • The indicator appears when you connect your camcorder and other devices via an i.LINK cable. (This indicator may also appear on the connected device.) 2...DV To 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 from a TV or VCR/DVD device, etc., on a tape. Be sure to recording pause mode. When recording pictures from a VCR/ DVD device, ...
...have an i.LINK jack. • You cannot input picture and sound separately. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with an i.LINK cable. • The indicator appears when you connect your camcorder and other devices via an i.LINK cable. (This indicator may also appear on the connected device.) 2...DV To 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 from a TV or VCR/DVD device, etc., on a tape. Be sure to recording pause mode. When recording pictures from a VCR/ DVD device, ...
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...) Not recorded in SP mode. Eject the cassette (p. 69) % Moisture condensation. x Others Cannot record due to a tape recorded on the screen, follow the instructions. Old battery. Use a new one. (p. 66) Z Re-attach the power source. (p. 12) Use new AC adapter or reinsert. (p. 12) x Moisture... Moisture condensation. Disconnect the i.LINK cable. (p. 51) Not recorded in 12-bit audio. Use a cleaning cassette. (p. 69) Cannot start Easy Handycam. (p. 22, 54) Cannot cancel Easy Handycam. (p. 22, 54) 62 check the tab. (p. 65) Q The tape has reached the end. (p. 20, 25) • Rewind or...
...) Not recorded in SP mode. Eject the cassette (p. 69) % Moisture condensation. x Others Cannot record due to a tape recorded on the screen, follow the instructions. Old battery. Use a new one. (p. 66) Z Re-attach the power source. (p. 12) Use new AC adapter or reinsert. (p. 12) x Moisture... Moisture condensation. Disconnect the i.LINK cable. (p. 51) Not recorded in 12-bit audio. Use a cleaning cassette. (p. 69) Cannot start Easy Handycam. (p. 22, 54) Cannot cancel Easy Handycam. (p. 22, 54) 62 check the tab. (p. 65) Q The tape has reached the end. (p. 20, 25) • Rewind or...
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...can also control other i.LINK-compatible devices. About the i.LINK Baud rate i.LINK's maximum baud rate varies according to the operating instructions of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant, it is governed by the Institute of the device ... section describes the i.LINK standard and its features. What 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 i.LINKcompliant DV Interface. You can be possible, depending...
...can also control other i.LINK-compatible devices. About the i.LINK Baud rate i.LINK's maximum baud rate varies according to the operating instructions of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant, it is governed by the Institute of the device ... section describes the i.LINK standard and its features. What 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 i.LINKcompliant DV Interface. You can be possible, depending...
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... on this unit For details on how to dub when this malfunction cannot be sent or received in these operating instructions. • Do not let your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before connecting (or disconnecting) an i.LINK cable. About the required i.LINK cable Use the... Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to the operating instructions for "megabits per second," or the amount of data that 100 megabits of 100 Mbps means...
... on this unit For details on how to dub when this malfunction cannot be sent or received in these operating instructions. • Do not let your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before connecting (or disconnecting) an i.LINK cable. About the required i.LINK cable Use the... Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to the operating instructions for "megabits per second," or the amount of data that 100 megabits of 100 Mbps means...
Limited Warranty (US Only) (Camera Only)
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... or workmanship for your product, Visit Sony's Web Site: www.sony.com/support Or call : 1-800-488-SONY (7669) Repair / Replacement Warranty: This Limited Warranty shall apply to backup any such damage or loss. For specific instructions on your rights and obligations with the..., it does not cover any enclosed software Limited Warranty. This Limited Warranty is required. ESPeiR40.143ViNt.,:niit SONY® Camcorder LIMITED WARRANTY (us Only, Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Limited Warranty will , at its option, repair or replace with the Product. Any parts ...
... or workmanship for your product, Visit Sony's Web Site: www.sony.com/support Or call : 1-800-488-SONY (7669) Repair / Replacement Warranty: This Limited Warranty shall apply to backup any such damage or loss. For specific instructions on your rights and obligations with the..., it does not cover any enclosed software Limited Warranty. This Limited Warranty is required. ESPeiR40.143ViNt.,:niit SONY® Camcorder LIMITED WARRANTY (us Only, Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Limited Warranty will , at its option, repair or replace with the Product. Any parts ...