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.... - If the set . - When the set due to lightning and power-line surges. If the set from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Service Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set has been subject to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Replacement parts When replacement parts are specified in...
.... - If the set . - When the set due to lightning and power-line surges. If the set from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Service Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set has been subject to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Replacement parts When replacement parts are specified in...
Operating Guide
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...and precautions" (p. 68). • Before connecting your camcorder to another device with an i.LINK cable, be used with the equipment in your camcorder • You can use in order to comply with ... use Types of your Sony dealer regarding this product. Record the serial number in a particular installation. Using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by one or more of... the equipment and receiver. - For the State of the following parts. Your camcorder is not compatible with . DCR-HC28 Serial No. Read this first (Continued) However, there is no guarantee that ...
...and precautions" (p. 68). • Before connecting your camcorder to another device with an i.LINK cable, be used with the equipment in your camcorder • You can use in order to comply with ... use Types of your Sony dealer regarding this product. Record the serial number in a particular installation. Using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by one or more of... the equipment and receiver. - For the State of the following parts. Your camcorder is not compatible with . DCR-HC28 Serial No. Read this first (Continued) However, there is no guarantee that ...
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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... the A/V connecting cable (1) or the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (2). Connect the white and red plugs (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to [V-OUT/LCD] (p. 47). In this operation (p. 12). When connecting your camcorder to a TV through a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE ...IN input on the TV screen by using the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable, pictures can connect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or a VCR using ...
... the A/V connecting cable (1) or the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (2). Connect the white and red plugs (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to [V-OUT/LCD] (p. 47). In this operation (p. 12). When connecting your camcorder to a TV through a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE ...IN input on the TV screen by using the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable, pictures can connect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or a VCR using ...
Operating Guide
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...to another device equipped with S VIDEO (2), or the i.LINK cable (3). Connect your camcorder to another device via an A/V connecting cable, set [DISP OUT] to a VCR/DVD device, etc., using the A/V connecting cable (1), the A/V connecting cable with an i.LINK jack. Refer also to the instruction manuals ...the red (right channel) or the white (left channel) plug to the audio jack on your camcorder to the wall outlet using the A/V connecting cable with the supplied A/V cable connection. Note that you cannot output picture and sound separately. • When you connect a device...
...to another device equipped with S VIDEO (2), or the i.LINK cable (3). Connect your camcorder to another device via an A/V connecting cable, set [DISP OUT] to a VCR/DVD device, etc., using the A/V connecting cable (1), the A/V connecting cable with an i.LINK jack. Refer also to the instruction manuals ...the red (right channel) or the white (left channel) plug to the audio jack on your camcorder to the wall outlet using the A/V connecting cable with the supplied A/V cable connection. Note that you cannot output picture and sound separately. • When you connect a device...
Operating Guide
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... 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 the ...A/V connecting cable, display them on the screen (p. 39, 47). • The following cannot be displayed or ...
... 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 the ...A/V connecting cable, display them on the screen (p. 39, 47). • The following cannot be displayed or ...
Operating Guide
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...• You cannot record pictures on a tape. Connect your camcorder. 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 ... VCR/DVD or an i.LINK-compatible device using the supplied AC Adaptor for recording in your camcorder from a TV or VCR/DVD device, etc., on your camcorder beforehand. Using an i.LINK cable (optional), you are recording from a VCR/DVD device: Start playing the cassette or the ...
...• You cannot record pictures on a tape. Connect your camcorder. 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 ... VCR/DVD or an i.LINK-compatible device using the supplied AC Adaptor for recording in your camcorder from a TV or VCR/DVD device, etc., on your camcorder beforehand. Using an i.LINK cable (optional), you are recording from a VCR/DVD device: Start playing the cassette or the ...
Operating Guide
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... the 12-bit mode (p. 46) without erasing the original sound. 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: - On sections recorded ... 16-bit mode (p. 46). - When the tape has been recorded in 4CH MIC mode. - On blank sections of the cassette is connected via an i.LINK cable. - 6 Touch [REC START] at the point you add sound, the picture will not be output from the A/V OUT jack. Dubbing sound to SAVE (p. 65). -...
... the 12-bit mode (p. 46) without erasing the original sound. 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: - On sections recorded ... 16-bit mode (p. 46). - When the tape has been recorded in 4CH MIC mode. - On blank sections of the cassette is connected via an i.LINK cable. - 6 Touch [REC START] at the point you add sound, the picture will not be output from the A/V OUT jack. Dubbing sound to SAVE (p. 65). -...
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... reduce the anomaly (p. 42). This is not a malfunction. Cancel [PROGRAM AE] to turn on the picture. 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). The screen picture is too high. Troubleshooting (Continued...
... reduce the anomaly (p. 42). This is not a malfunction. Cancel [PROGRAM AE] to turn on the picture. 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). The screen picture is too high. Troubleshooting (Continued...
Operating Guide
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...for dubbing a picture from your camcorder (p. 48). Make sure that the A/V connecting cable is not NTSC (p. 64). You cannot view the video your camcorder. • Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, then connect it again securely. • Disconnect the cable from the computer, then connect it... the sound is not connected properly. New sound added to a computer The computer does not recognize your camcorder is seeing on the computer. • Disconnect the cable from connected devices are not displayed correctly. • The input signal is connected to the input jack ...
...for dubbing a picture from your camcorder (p. 48). Make sure that the A/V connecting cable is not NTSC (p. 64). You cannot view the video your camcorder. • Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, then connect it again securely. • Disconnect the cable from the computer, then connect it... the sound is not connected properly. New sound added to a computer The computer does not recognize your camcorder is seeing on the computer. • Disconnect the cable from connected devices are not displayed correctly. • The input signal is connected to the input jack ...
Operating Guide
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... 12) x Moisture condensation %Z Moisture condensation. Cannot add audio. (p. 51) Not recorded in SP mode. x Dirty video head. Disconnect the i.LINK cable. (p. 51) Not recorded in 12-bit audio. x Others Cannot record due to a tape recorded on the screen, follow the instructions. Turn off for... (p. 20) • Check if the cassette is locked - QZ The tape is damaged. 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 change...
... 12) x Moisture condensation %Z Moisture condensation. Cannot add audio. (p. 51) Not recorded in SP mode. x Dirty video head. Disconnect the i.LINK cable. (p. 51) Not recorded in 12-bit audio. x Others Cannot record due to a tape recorded on the screen, follow the instructions. Turn off for... (p. 20) • Check if the cassette is locked - QZ The tape is damaged. 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 change...
Operating Guide
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..., however, that the battery indication will be indicated correctly. About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack This unit is complete, disconnect the cable from your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in tape recording standby until the CHG (charge) lamp turns off (p. 47). Use the .... "InfoLITHIUM" P series battery packs have the mark. Remaining battery time will not be able to charge it in your camcorder right before you may not be restored if it in high temperatures for communicating information related to operating conditions between 10 °...
..., however, that the battery indication will be indicated correctly. About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack This unit is complete, disconnect the cable from your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in tape recording standby until the CHG (charge) lamp turns off (p. 47). Use the .... "InfoLITHIUM" P series battery packs have the mark. Remaining battery time will not be able to charge it in your camcorder right before you may not be restored if it in high temperatures for communicating information related to operating conditions between 10 °...
Operating Guide
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i.LINK 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. When two or more familiar term for transferring ...daisy-chained with various digital AV devices. About the i.LINK Baud rate i.LINK's maximum baud rate varies according to replace it with an i.LINK cable. The DV Interface on specifications and characteristics of the device to this unit is an international standard standardized by storage, operating and environmental conditions. ...
i.LINK 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. When two or more familiar term for transferring ...daisy-chained with various digital AV devices. About the i.LINK Baud rate i.LINK's maximum baud rate varies according to replace it with an i.LINK cable. The DV Interface on specifications and characteristics of the device to this unit is an international standard standardized by storage, operating and environmental conditions. ...
Operating Guide
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... an i.LINK jack using your camcorder. • Do not wrap your camcorder gets wet, it by the plug and not the cord. • Do not damage the power cord such as to direct sunlight. About the required i.LINK cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to confirm whether the device is also ...indicated near heaters or in a car parked in one second. The camcorder may malfunction. Mbps stands for the device to be sure to -4-pin...
... an i.LINK jack using your camcorder. • Do not wrap your camcorder gets wet, it by the plug and not the cord. • Do not damage the power cord such as to direct sunlight. About the required i.LINK cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to confirm whether the device is also ...indicated near heaters or in a car parked in one second. The camcorder may malfunction. Mbps stands for the device to be sure to -4-pin...
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... 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 in a cold place, a...liquid directly to have the video heads replaced. Please contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility to the LCD screen. Maintenance and precautions (Continued) • The video heads will wear after using your camcorder, the back of the LCD screen may heat up. On...
... 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 in a cold place, a...liquid directly to have the video heads replaced. Please contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility to the LCD screen. Maintenance and precautions (Continued) • The video heads will wear after using your camcorder, the back of the LCD screen may heat up. On...
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..."InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 66 Infrared port 26 Initialize (Reset 27 Internal stereo microphone... 27 i.LINK 67 i.LINK cable 48, 50 J Jack 53 L Label 65 LANDSCAPE 42 LANGUAGE 47 LCD 47 LCD BRT (LCD bright)....... ...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 13...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 37...
..."InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 66 Infrared port 26 Initialize (Reset 27 Internal stereo microphone... 27 i.LINK 67 i.LINK cable 48, 50 J Jack 53 L Label 65 LANDSCAPE 42 LANGUAGE 47 LCD 47 LCD BRT (LCD bright)....... ...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 13...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 37...
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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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...Minimum Illumination: 5 Lux (0 Lux with compatible Sony InfoLITHIUM® batteries. 3. i.LINK is a trademark of Carl Zeiss. 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:...Battery (NPFP30) Stereo A/V Cable Lens Cap Enjoy Handycam DVD Optional Accessories High Grade A/V Cable with each other trademarks are trademarks of CIPA. All other . 2. Carl Zeiss and Vario-Sonnar are property of Sony, used only to designate ...
...Minimum Illumination: 5 Lux (0 Lux with compatible Sony InfoLITHIUM® batteries. 3. i.LINK is a trademark of Carl Zeiss. 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:...Battery (NPFP30) Stereo A/V Cable Lens Cap Enjoy Handycam DVD Optional Accessories High Grade A/V Cable with each other trademarks are trademarks of CIPA. All other . 2. Carl Zeiss and Vario-Sonnar are property of Sony, used only to designate ...