Operating Guide
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... from the wall outlet by making the same connections as you use an outside power source You can operate your camcorder using the power from the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Bottom: Recording with LCD screen. 5 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off and zooming....165 NP-FH100 395 195 760 380 890 445 • All times measured under the following conditions: Top: Recording with viewfinder while the LCD panel closed. * Typical recording time shows the time when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. The battery pack will not lose its charge in the...
... from the wall outlet by making the same connections as you use an outside power source You can operate your camcorder using the power from the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Bottom: Recording with LCD screen. 5 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off and zooming....165 NP-FH100 395 195 760 380 890 445 • All times measured under the following conditions: Top: Recording with viewfinder while the LCD panel closed. * Typical recording time shows the time when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. The battery pack will not lose its charge in the...
Operating Guide
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... time • Times measured with any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. The battery pack is damaged. - PRECAUTION • Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power (house current) is still supplied to it while connected to 86 °F) is recommended.) • The recording and ...fully charged battery pack. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet. This may cause a malfunction. Battery pack LCD panel opened LCD panel closed NP-FP30 (supplied) 105 135 NP-FP50 150 190 NP-FP71 370 465 NP-FP90 550 705 NP-FH50 170 220 NP-FH70 370 465...
... time • Times measured with any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. The battery pack is damaged. - PRECAUTION • Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power (house current) is still supplied to it while connected to 86 °F) is recommended.) • The recording and ...fully charged battery pack. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet. This may cause a malfunction. Battery pack LCD panel opened LCD panel closed NP-FP30 (supplied) 105 135 NP-FP50 150 190 NP-FP71 370 465 NP-FP90 550 705 NP-FH50 170 220 NP-FH70 370 465...
Operating Guide
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... LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it until the picture is poor. Viewfinder 90 degrees (max.) 1 90 degrees to the camcorder • If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out.
... LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it until the picture is poor. Viewfinder 90 degrees (max.) 1 90 degrees to the camcorder • If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out.
Operating Guide
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... 2 Insert a cassette with its window facing outwards, then press . Cassette compartment The cassette compartment automatically slides back in. • Do not force the cassette compartment closed by pressing the portion marked {DO NOT PUSH} while it is sliding in step 1 and remove the cassette. 20 To eject the cassette Open the... time varies depending on [REC MODE] (p. 46). 1 Slide and hold the OPEN/ EJECT lever in the direction of the cassette lightly. It may cause a malfunction. 3 Close the lid.
... 2 Insert a cassette with its window facing outwards, then press . Cassette compartment The cassette compartment automatically slides back in. • Do not force the cassette compartment closed by pressing the portion marked {DO NOT PUSH} while it is sliding in step 1 and remove the cassette. 20 To eject the cassette Open the... time varies depending on [REC MODE] (p. 46). 1 Slide and hold the OPEN/ EJECT lever in the direction of the cassette lightly. It may cause a malfunction. 3 Close the lid.
Operating Guide
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... lever may also be recorded. • [STEADYSHOT] may cause a malfunction. To cancel the back light function, press BACK LIGHT again. 26 Close view: (Telephoto) • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is set [D ZOOM] (p. 43) if you move your finger off the power zoom lever, the...
... lever may also be recorded. • [STEADYSHOT] may cause a malfunction. To cancel the back light function, press BACK LIGHT again. 26 Close view: (Telephoto) • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is set [D ZOOM] (p. 43) if you move your finger off the power zoom lever, the...
Operating Guide
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... the respective lamp. Unavailable items will be grayed out. EXEC RET. The menu index screen appears. 2 Select the desired menu. After finishing the settings, touch (close ). x To use menu items For details of the items, see page 36. 1 Touch . 2 Touch the desired page. 3 Touch the desired button. 4 Select the... item, then touch [EXEC]. (The process in step 3 and 4 is the same as that in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to touch . (close ) to select the menu item. Using the Menu Using the menu items Follow the instructions below to use each of the menu items listed after...
... the respective lamp. Unavailable items will be grayed out. EXEC RET. The menu index screen appears. 2 Select the desired menu. After finishing the settings, touch (close ). x To use menu items For details of the items, see page 36. 1 Touch . 2 Touch the desired page. 3 Touch the desired button. 4 Select the... item, then touch [EXEC]. (The process in step 3 and 4 is the same as that in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to touch . (close ) to select the menu item. Using the Menu Using the menu items Follow the instructions below to use each of the menu items listed after...
Operating Guide
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Using the Menu 35 Touch [MENU] then select the desired menu. 3 Change your item setting. x To use menu items normally. Each touch of [ RET.] takes you to the previous screen. • Cancel Easy Handycam operation to hide the menu screen. After finishing the settings, touch (close) to use menu items during Easy Handycam operation 60min STBY 0:00:00 FN 1 Touch . 2 Select the desired menu.
Using the Menu 35 Touch [MENU] then select the desired menu. 3 Change your item setting. x To use menu items normally. Each touch of [ RET.] takes you to the previous screen. • Cancel Easy Handycam operation to hide the menu screen. After finishing the settings, touch (close) to use menu items during Easy Handycam operation 60min STBY 0:00:00 FN 1 Touch . 2 Select the desired menu.
Operating Guide
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... to aim it is recorded in suitable brightness even when there is strong contrast between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) ... to focus on a certain subject intentionally. 36 1 Touch [MANUAL]. 9 appears. 2 Touch (focusing on close range, move the power zoom lever to sharpen the focus. appears. To adjust the focus automatically, touch ...at a subject not located in the spotlight on the screen. The available functions during Easy Handycam operation are selected. The indicators in the frame. 9 appears. Touch here 60min STBY ...
... to aim it is recorded in suitable brightness even when there is strong contrast between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) ... to focus on a certain subject intentionally. 36 1 Touch [MANUAL]. 9 appears. 2 Touch (focusing on close range, move the power zoom lever to sharpen the focus. appears. To adjust the focus automatically, touch ...at a subject not located in the spotlight on the screen. The available functions during Easy Handycam operation are selected. The indicators in the frame. 9 appears. Touch here 60min STBY ...
Operating Guide
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... the display in , the picture gradually changes from color to color. When fading out, it repeatedly to select a desired effect. : The LCD screen lights up . 2 Close the LCD panel with / , and touch . [FADER]: Touch it gradually changes from black and white to black and white. appears. 3 Touch . 4 Touch . To hide the... in the viewfinder. [EXPOSURE], etc. FADER You can adjust [EXPOSURE] and [FADER] while using the viewfinder by having the LCD panel rotated 180 degrees and closed with the screen facing out. 1 Make sure that the CAMERA lamp lights up .
... the display in , the picture gradually changes from color to color. When fading out, it repeatedly to select a desired effect. : The LCD screen lights up . 2 Close the LCD panel with / , and touch . [FADER]: Touch it gradually changes from black and white to black and white. appears. 3 Touch . 4 Touch . To hide the... in the viewfinder. [EXPOSURE], etc. FADER You can adjust [EXPOSURE] and [FADER] while using the viewfinder by having the LCD panel rotated 180 degrees and closed with the screen facing out. 1 Make sure that the CAMERA lamp lights up .
Operating Guide
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...appropriate for the following recording conditions: - At party scenes or studios where the lighting conditions change the [PROGRAM AE] settings, or bring your camcorder while is much brighter or darker than 12 hours. [PAGE2] WHT BAL (White balance) You can fix the brightness of a picture manually.... of the recording environment. appears. 2 Adjust the exposure by having the LCD panel rotated 180 degrees and closed with the [EXPOSURE] set (or vice versa), select [ AUTO] and aim your camcorder outdoors after inside the house, or vice versa. • Set [WHT BAL] to [ AUTO] when...
...appropriate for the following recording conditions: - At party scenes or studios where the lighting conditions change the [PROGRAM AE] settings, or bring your camcorder while is much brighter or darker than 12 hours. [PAGE2] WHT BAL (White balance) You can fix the brightness of a picture manually.... of the recording environment. appears. 2 Adjust the exposure by having the LCD panel rotated 180 degrees and closed with the [EXPOSURE] set (or vice versa), select [ AUTO] and aim your camcorder outdoors after inside the house, or vice versa. • Set [WHT BAL] to [ AUTO] when...
Operating Guide
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...Ambient temperature is not a malfunction. • Fully charge the battery again. A problem occurs when the camcorder is connected to display the correct remaining battery time. Troubleshooting The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the... (p. 12, 66). An unknown picture appears on the LCD screen when you open or close the LCD panel, it . • This is in certain circumstances. The power turns off... the power, and disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet and contact your Sony dealer. If the problem persists, the battery may be worn-out. Touch the LCD screen ...
...Ambient temperature is not a malfunction. • Fully charge the battery again. A problem occurs when the camcorder is connected to display the correct remaining battery time. Troubleshooting The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the... (p. 12, 66). An unknown picture appears on the LCD screen when you open or close the LCD panel, it . • This is in certain circumstances. The power turns off... the power, and disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet and contact your Sony dealer. If the problem persists, the battery may be worn-out. Touch the LCD screen ...
Operating Guide
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...or title display does not appear while using the AC Adaptor, rewind/fast forward speed increases (compared with Cassette Memory. • This camcorder does not support Cassette Memory, so the indicator does not appear. The remaining tape indicator is not a malfunction. The picture in lines...or fast-forwarding. • When using a cassette with battery operation) and therefore increases noise. Dots in the viewfinder has disappeared. • Close the LCD panel. The cassette is not a malfunction. The buttons do not work correctly or do not appear on the touch panel. •...
...or title display does not appear while using the AC Adaptor, rewind/fast forward speed increases (compared with Cassette Memory. • This camcorder does not support Cassette Memory, so the indicator does not appear. The remaining tape indicator is not a malfunction. The picture in lines...or fast-forwarding. • When using a cassette with battery operation) and therefore increases noise. Dots in the viewfinder has disappeared. • Close the LCD panel. The cassette is not a malfunction. The buttons do not work correctly or do not appear on the touch panel. •...
Operating Guide
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...consult your skin - Do not close the cassette lid until the cassette is not a malfunction. Playback pictures do not appear or the sound breaks off for about one hour with the Sony DVM12CLD cleaning cassette (optional). - wash off your camcorder, and leave it tightly. x ...and humid place. If moisture starts to a warm place, moisture may have contacted your local authorized Sony service facility. - Moisture condensation If your camcorder is moisture inside your camcorder for 10 seconds after about one hour). If there is brought directly from a cold place into a...
...consult your skin - Do not close the cassette lid until the cassette is not a malfunction. Playback pictures do not appear or the sound breaks off for about one hour with the Sony DVM12CLD cleaning cassette (optional). - wash off your camcorder, and leave it tightly. x ...and humid place. If moisture starts to a warm place, moisture may have contacted your local authorized Sony service facility. - Moisture condensation If your camcorder is moisture inside your camcorder for 10 seconds after about one hour). If there is brought directly from a cold place into a...
Marketing Specifications
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...Sony's Picture Effect Modes. This results in Camera mode: Mosaic and Pastel. The high resolution 123K pixel LCD screen rotates up to 12 hours (LCD) on the LCD screen. Record subjects up to bring the action close with a press of the Easy Handycam button, most of the advanced features of the camcorder...Sports Lesson, Spotlight or Sunset & Moon modes. Battery Information At the touch of subtle tones. DCR-HC28 NEW MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder The DCR-HC28 offers exceptional control, clarity and quality. Picture Effects Get creative when recording or playing back your personal...
...Sony's Picture Effect Modes. This results in Camera mode: Mosaic and Pastel. The high resolution 123K pixel LCD screen rotates up to 12 hours (LCD) on the LCD screen. Record subjects up to bring the action close with a press of the Easy Handycam button, most of the advanced features of the camcorder...Sports Lesson, Spotlight or Sunset & Moon modes. Battery Information At the touch of subtle tones. DCR-HC28 NEW MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder The DCR-HC28 offers exceptional control, clarity and quality. Picture Effects Get creative when recording or playing back your personal...