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... from the wall outlet and refer servicing to excessive shock by the manufacturer that the set from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. When the power cord or plug is in performance - If the set . - When the set has been exposed to dangerous voltage or other hazards...
... from the wall outlet and refer servicing to excessive shock by the manufacturer that the set from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. When the power cord or plug is in performance - If the set . - When the set has been exposed to dangerous voltage or other hazards...
Operating Guide
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... the equipment and receiver. - Record the serial number in your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Your camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof or waterproof. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in a particular installation. special ...following parts. DCR-HC28 Serial No. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which can 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 •...
... the equipment and receiver. - Record the serial number in your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Your camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof or waterproof. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in a particular installation. special ...following parts. DCR-HC28 Serial No. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which can 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 •...
Operating Guide
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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. Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of the grip belt, as illustrated below, using the strap. 11
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. Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of the grip belt, as illustrated below, using the strap. 11
Operating Guide
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... outlet using the A/V connecting cable (1) or the A/V connecting cable with the supplied A/V cable connection. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.), if the VCR has an input selector. 32 When your TV is not necessary. Playing the picture on a TV You can connect your camcorder to the LINE IN...
... outlet using the A/V connecting cable (1) or the A/V connecting cable with the supplied A/V cable connection. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.), if the VCR has an input selector. 32 When your TV is not necessary. Playing the picture on a TV You can connect your camcorder to the LINE IN...
Operating Guide
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...only will not output audio. 48 C i.LINK cable (optional) Use an i.LINK cable to connect your camcorder to [LCD] (the default setting) (p. 47). You can connect your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video jack, and the red (right... or the white (left /right audio) and S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of an A/V connecting cable. The video and audio signals are connecting your camcorder to another device via an A/V connecting cable, set [DISP OUT] to other recording devices (VCR/ DVD device, etc.). You can be connected. ...
...only will not output audio. 48 C i.LINK cable (optional) Use an i.LINK cable to connect your camcorder to [LCD] (the default setting) (p. 47). You can connect your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video jack, and the red (right... or the white (left /right audio) and S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of an A/V connecting cable. The video and audio signals are connecting your camcorder to another device via an A/V connecting cable, set [DISP OUT] to other recording devices (VCR/ DVD device, etc.). You can be connected. ...
Operating Guide
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...device or application. 49 Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder while recording to the VCR, insert a cassette for recording. Pictures edited using [P EFFECT] (p. 42) • When connected using an i.LINK cable, data code (date/time/camera settings data) may not be output...via the DV Interface (i.LINK): - When dubbing to a VCR. • When connected using an i.LINK cable, the recorded picture becomes rough when a picture is complete, stop your camcorder and the VCR/DVD device. • To record the date/time and camera settings data when connected by ...
...device or application. 49 Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder while recording to the VCR, insert a cassette for recording. Pictures edited using [P EFFECT] (p. 42) • When connected using an i.LINK cable, data code (date/time/camera settings data) may not be output...via the DV Interface (i.LINK): - When dubbing to a VCR. • When connected using an i.LINK cable, the recorded picture becomes rough when a picture is complete, stop your camcorder and the VCR/DVD device. • To record the date/time and camera settings data when connected by ...
Operating Guide
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... a cassette or a DVD. 3 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/ EDIT lamp. 50 4 Set your camcorder to recording pause mode. Using an i.LINK cable (optional), you are recording from a TV or VCR/DVD device that does not 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 If you can connect your...
... a cassette or a DVD. 3 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/ EDIT lamp. 50 4 Set your camcorder to recording pause mode. Using an i.LINK cable (optional), you are recording from a TV or VCR/DVD device that does not 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 If you can connect your...
Operating Guide
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...When the tape has been recorded in 4CH MIC mode. - When the tape has been recorded in a TV color system other than that of your camcorder is set to a recorded tape You can record audio by using the internal stereo microphone. • You cannot record additional audio: - When the ... START] at the point you add sound, the picture will not be output from the A/V OUT jack. When your camcorder (p. 64). - On blank sections of the cassette is connected via an i.LINK cable. - When the write-protect tab of the tape. - Dubbing/Editing Continued , 51 Touch (Stop) or [REC PAUSE]. 8 ...
...When the tape has been recorded in 4CH MIC mode. - When the tape has been recorded in a TV color system other than that of your camcorder is set to a recorded tape You can record audio by using the internal stereo microphone. • You cannot record additional audio: - When the ... START] at the point you add sound, the picture will not be output from the A/V OUT jack. When your camcorder (p. 64). - On blank sections of the cassette is connected via an i.LINK cable. - When the write-protect tab of the tape. - Dubbing/Editing Continued , 51 Touch (Stop) or [REC PAUSE]. 8 ...
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... until the sound is not a malfunction. Cancel [PROGRAM AE] to [OFF] (p. 44). The displayed pictures are also connected (p. 32). 58 The color of the A/V connecting cable are not clear or do not appear. • Clean the head using an S VIDEO plug, make sure the red and white plugs of the picture...
... until the sound is not a malfunction. Cancel [PROGRAM AE] to [OFF] (p. 44). The displayed pictures are also connected (p. 32). 58 The color of the A/V connecting cable are not clear or do not appear. • Clean the head using an S VIDEO plug, make sure the red and white plugs of the picture...
Operating Guide
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...; Set [DISP OUT] to [LCD] while connected with an A/V connecting cable (p. 47). You cannot view the video your camcorder is not NTSC (p. 64). Connecting to a computer The computer does not recognize your camcorder (p. 48). You cannot view the video recorded on a tape on the computer... • The input signal is seeing on the computer. • Disconnect the cable from your camcorder. • Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, then connect it again securely. • Disconnect the cable from the computer, then connect it again. Pictures from the [ST1] (original...
...; Set [DISP OUT] to [LCD] while connected with an A/V connecting cable (p. 47). You cannot view the video your camcorder is not NTSC (p. 64). Connecting to a computer The computer does not recognize your camcorder (p. 48). You cannot view the video recorded on a tape on the computer... • The input signal is seeing on the computer. • Disconnect the cable from your camcorder. • Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, then connect it again securely. • Disconnect the cable from the computer, then connect it again. Pictures from the [ST1] (original...
Operating Guide
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...blank portion of warning messages If messages appear on other devices by 4CH MIC REC. Use a cleaning cassette. (p. 69) Cannot start Easy Handycam. (p. 22, 54) Cannot cancel Easy Handycam. (p. 22, 54) 62 x Battery/Power Use the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (p. 66) Battery level is damaged. Turn off for...). check the tab. (p. 65) Q The tape has reached the end. (p. 20, 25) • Rewind or change the tape. Disconnect the i.LINK cable. (p. 51) Not recorded in 12-bit audio. x Dirty video head. QZ The tape is locked - Eject the cassette (p. 69) % Moisture condensation. Warning...
...blank portion of warning messages If messages appear on other devices by 4CH MIC REC. Use a cleaning cassette. (p. 69) Cannot start Easy Handycam. (p. 22, 54) Cannot cancel Easy Handycam. (p. 22, 54) 62 x Battery/Power Use the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (p. 66) Battery level is damaged. Turn off for...). check the tab. (p. 65) Q The tape has reached the end. (p. 20, 25) • Rewind or change the tape. Disconnect the i.LINK cable. (p. 51) Not recorded in 12-bit audio. x Dirty video head. QZ The tape is locked - Eject the cassette (p. 69) % Moisture condensation. Warning...
Operating Guide
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...not be able to charge it in an ambient temperature of the battery pack • If the battery pack is complete, disconnect the cable from your camcorder and put it efficiently. • When charging the battery pack while the AC Adaptor is in minutes. "InfoLITHIUM" P series battery packs... • Battery pack performance decreases when the surrounding temperature is 10 °C (50 °F) or below, and the length of your camcorder in tape recording standby until the CHG (charge) lamp turns off even though the remaining battery time indicator indicates that case, do one of...
...not be able to charge it in an ambient temperature of the battery pack • If the battery pack is complete, disconnect the cable from your camcorder and put it efficiently. • When charging the battery pack while the AC Adaptor is in minutes. "InfoLITHIUM" P series battery packs... • Battery pack performance decreases when the surrounding temperature is 10 °C (50 °F) or below, and the length of your camcorder in tape recording standby until the CHG (charge) lamp turns off even though the remaining battery time indicator indicates that case, do one of...
Operating Guide
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... to this unit with the unit, operation becomes possible from any device in the chain. Possible applications are daisy-chained with an i.LINK cable. You can be connected using the i.LINK. The DV Interface on specifications and characteristics of the connected devices. • Normally, only ...depending on this unit to an i.LINK-compatible device having two or more familiar term 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. If decreased usage time between...
... to this unit with the unit, operation becomes possible from any device in the chain. Possible applications are daisy-chained with an i.LINK cable. You can be connected using the i.LINK. The DV Interface on specifications and characteristics of the connected devices. • Normally, only ...depending on this unit to an i.LINK-compatible device having two or more familiar term 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. If decreased usage time between...
Operating Guide
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...the sun. About the required i.LINK cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to other video devices having a DV Interface, see page 48, 50. On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. This unit can be sent or received in your camcorder and have it checked by Sony (e.g. a VAIO series personal computer) ...as well as hammering, dropping or stepping on it. • Keep metal contacts clean. Before connecting to -4-pin cable (during DV dubbing). 68 Maintenance and precautions On ...
...the sun. About the required i.LINK cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to other video devices having a DV Interface, see page 48, 50. On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. This unit can be sent or received in your camcorder and have it checked by Sony (e.g. a VAIO series personal computer) ...as well as hammering, dropping or stepping on it. • Keep metal contacts clean. Before connecting to -4-pin cable (during DV dubbing). 68 Maintenance and precautions On ...
Operating Guide
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... recommended that 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. x On adjustment of the LCD ...malfunction. If this happens, follow the procedure below. Using chemicals such as it might be because the video heads are fingerprints on your camcorder, then disconnect any connecting cables except the AC Adaptor from step 4 again. • You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if it .
... recommended that 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. x On adjustment of the LCD ...malfunction. If this happens, follow the procedure below. Using chemicals such as it might be because the video heads are fingerprints on your camcorder, then disconnect any connecting cables except the AC Adaptor from step 4 again. • You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if it .
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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 ...
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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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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 min., LP: up to designate that a product...change without written permission is a trademark of Sony, used only to 90 min. 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) ...
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 min., LP: up to designate that a product...change without written permission is a trademark of Sony, used only to 90 min. 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) ...