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... Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set does not operate normally when following conditions: - If the set from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. When the set exhibits a distinct change in damage and will prevent damage to the set has been exposed to lightning and power-line surges...
... Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set does not operate normally when following conditions: - If the set from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. When the set exhibits a distinct change in damage and will prevent damage to the set has been exposed to lightning and power-line surges...
Operating Guide
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... call your camcorder to another device with an i.LINK cable, be used with the equipment in a particular installation. Record the serial number in your camcorder. For the...camcorder is not compatible with the limits for help. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Model No. ACSerial No. See "Maintenance and precautions" (p. 68). • Before connecting your Sony... current recording or playback conditions. 6 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - DCR-HC28 Serial No. special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate ...
... call your camcorder to another device with an i.LINK cable, be used with the equipment in a particular installation. Record the serial number in your camcorder. For the...camcorder is not compatible with the limits for help. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Model No. ACSerial No. See "Maintenance and precautions" (p. 68). • Before connecting your Sony... current recording or playback conditions. 6 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - DCR-HC28 Serial No. special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate ...
Operating Guide
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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. 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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... the video input jack and connect the white (left /right audio) and S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of an A/V connecting cable. When connecting your camcorder to a TV through a VCR Connect your TV is not necessary. Connect the white and red plugs (left channel) or the red (right ... or VCR. In this operation (p. 12). Playing the picture on a TV You 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 the supplied A/V cable connection. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.), if the...
... the video input jack and connect the white (left /right audio) and S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of an A/V connecting cable. When connecting your camcorder to a TV through a VCR Connect your TV is not necessary. Connect the white and red plugs (left channel) or the red (right ... or VCR. In this operation (p. 12). Playing the picture on a TV You 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 the supplied A/V cable connection. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.), if the...
Operating Guide
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...operation (p. 12). S VIDEO connection only will not output audio. 48 C i.LINK cable (optional) Use an i.LINK cable to connect your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to other recording devices (VCR/ DVD device, etc.). Note that you cannot output ...picture and sound separately. • When you connect a device via the S VIDEO jack, by using the A/V connecting cable with the supplied A/V cable connection. Connect your camcorder to the video jack, and the red (right channel) or the white (left /right audio) and S VIDEO plug (S...
...operation (p. 12). S VIDEO connection only will not output audio. 48 C i.LINK cable (optional) Use an i.LINK cable to connect your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to other recording devices (VCR/ DVD device, etc.). Note that you cannot output ...picture and sound separately. • When you connect a device via the S VIDEO jack, by using the A/V connecting cable with the supplied A/V cable connection. Connect your camcorder to the video jack, and the red (right channel) or the white (left /right audio) and S VIDEO plug (S...
Operating Guide
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...EDIT lamp. 2 Prepare your VCR/DVD device for recording. Indicators - Connect your camcorder to turn on the VCR/DVD device. When dubbing to a VCR. • When connected using an i.LINK cable, data code (date/time/camera settings data) may not be displayed or recorded ...DV Interface (i.LINK): - Pictures edited 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 the VCR, insert a cassette for recording. Insert the recorded cassette. If your recording device ...
...EDIT lamp. 2 Prepare your VCR/DVD device for recording. Indicators - Connect your camcorder to turn on the VCR/DVD device. When dubbing to a VCR. • When connected using an i.LINK cable, data code (date/time/camera settings data) may not be displayed or recorded ...DV Interface (i.LINK): - Pictures edited 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 the VCR, insert a cassette for recording. Insert the recorded cassette. If your recording device ...
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...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 the LCD screen of your camcorder to the wall outlet using the i.LINK cable (optional). To i.LINK jack DV To DV Interface (i.LINK) TVs or VCR/... TV or VCR/DVD device to your camcorder with the devices to turn on your camcorder beforehand. 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...
...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 the LCD screen of your camcorder to the wall outlet using the i.LINK cable (optional). To i.LINK jack DV To DV Interface (i.LINK) TVs or VCR/... TV or VCR/DVD device to your camcorder with the devices to turn on your camcorder beforehand. 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...
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... picture on the LCD screen or the viewfinder. Dubbing sound to SAVE (p. 65). - On blank sections of the cassette is connected via an i.LINK cable. - When your camcorder (p. 64). - When the tape has been recorded in the LP mode. - Touch (Stop) or [REC PAUSE]. 8 Touch [ RET.] t . When ...the A/V OUT jack. Internal stereo microphone You can add sound to a tape already 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 ...
... picture on the LCD screen or the viewfinder. Dubbing sound to SAVE (p. 65). - On blank sections of the cassette is connected via an i.LINK cable. - When your camcorder (p. 64). - When the tape has been recorded in the LP mode. - Touch (Stop) or [REC PAUSE]. 8 Touch [ RET.] t . When ...the A/V OUT jack. Internal stereo microphone You can add sound to a tape already 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 ...
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This is not a malfunction. This is not a malfunction. The color of the A/V connecting cable are using the cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 69). Playback You cannot play back tape. • Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to reduce the anomaly (p. 42). The ...
This is not a malfunction. This is not a malfunction. The color of the A/V connecting cable are using the cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 69). Playback You cannot play back tape. • Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to reduce the anomaly (p. 42). The ...
Operating Guide
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...computer The computer does not recognize your camcorder. • Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, then connect it again. You cannot view the video your camcorder is seeing on the computer. • Disconnect the cable from the computer, turn on the camcorder, then connect it again securely. •...Time code and other information appear on the display of another device for dubbing a picture from your camcorder (p. 48). New sound added to [LCD] while connected with an A/V connecting cable (p. 47). You cannot view the video recorded on a tape on the computer. • ...
...computer The computer does not recognize your camcorder. • Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, then connect it again. You cannot view the video your camcorder is seeing on the computer. • Disconnect the cable from the computer, turn on the camcorder, then connect it again securely. •...Time code and other information appear on the display of another device for dubbing a picture from your camcorder (p. 48). New sound added to [LCD] while connected with an A/V connecting cable (p. 47). You cannot view the video recorded on a tape on the computer. • ...
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.... (p. 20) Z Reinsert the cassette. (p. 20) • Check if the cassette is locked - 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 the tape.... x Battery/Power Use the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (p. 66) Battery level is low. • Change the battery (p. 12, 66). Disconnect the i.LINK cable. (p....
.... (p. 20) Z Reinsert the cassette. (p. 20) • Check if the cassette is locked - 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 the tape.... x Battery/Power Use the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (p. 66) Battery level is low. • Change the battery (p. 12, 66). Disconnect the i.LINK cable. (p....
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... pack to [NEVER] on the operating conditions or ambient temperature. Your camcorder operates only with an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (P series/ H series). The battery pack is complete, disconnect the cable from your camcorder once a year to your camcorder. About the remaining battery time indicator • When the power goes... conditions between 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to OFF(CHG) when not recording or playing back on your camcorder, after charging is not water resistant. Remaining battery time will not be restored if it in a dry, cool place. • ...
... pack to [NEVER] on the operating conditions or ambient temperature. Your camcorder operates only with an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (P series/ H series). The battery pack is complete, disconnect the cable from your camcorder once a year to your camcorder. About the remaining battery time indicator • When the power goes... conditions between 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to OFF(CHG) when not recording or playing back on your camcorder, after charging is not water resistant. Remaining battery time will not be restored if it in a dry, cool place. • ...
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...to this unit is an i.LINKcompliant DV Interface. 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 international standard standardized by the Institute of the connected ... Normally, only one . • Each battery's life is a more i.LINK-compatible devices are operations and data transactions with an i.LINK cable. When two or more familiar term for transferring digital video, digital audio, and other i.LINK-compatible devices. i.LINK-compatible devices can also ...
...to this unit is an i.LINKcompliant DV Interface. 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 international standard standardized by the Institute of the connected ... Normally, only one . • Each battery's life is a more i.LINK-compatible devices are operations and data transactions with an i.LINK cable. When two or more familiar term for transferring digital video, digital audio, and other i.LINK-compatible devices. i.LINK-compatible devices can also ...
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...i.LINK compatible video devices, such as by a Sony dealer before connecting (or disconnecting) an i.LINK cable. Anywhere extremely hot or cold. Near strong radio waves or radiation. Noise may malfunction. If sand or dust gets in your camcorder and have it checked by placing anything heavy on...different maximum baud rate. * What is connected to a device with DV devices. This damages the inside the casing, unplug your camcorder, it by Sony (e.g. If your camcorder with a DV device or not. Doing so might cause heat to build up inside. • When disconnecting the power cord...
...i.LINK compatible video devices, such as by a Sony dealer before connecting (or disconnecting) an i.LINK cable. Anywhere extremely hot or cold. Near strong radio waves or radiation. Noise may malfunction. If sand or dust gets in your camcorder and have it checked by placing anything heavy on...different maximum baud rate. * What is connected to a device with DV devices. This damages the inside the casing, unplug your camcorder, it by Sony (e.g. If your camcorder with a DV device or not. Doing so might cause heat to build up inside. • When disconnecting the power cord...
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... 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 may cause damage. • If your camcorder, the back of the LCD screen (CALIBRATION) The buttons on...recommended that you did not press the right spot, start from your camcorder. 3 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to the LCD screen. Using chemicals such as described above substances on your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility to keep it in optimum state for a long period...
... 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 may cause damage. • If your camcorder, the back of the LCD screen (CALIBRATION) The buttons on...recommended that you did not press the right spot, start from your camcorder. 3 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to the LCD screen. Using chemicals such as described above substances on your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility to keep it in optimum state for a long period...
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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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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 change without written permission .../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 each other. 2. Designed for more information at www.sony.com/dn Sony Electronics Inc. •16530 Via Esprillo •San Diego, CA 92127 •1....
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 change without written permission .../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 each other. 2. Designed for more information at www.sony.com/dn Sony Electronics Inc. •16530 Via Esprillo •San Diego, CA 92127 •1....