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... spilled or objects have the same characteristics as specified by a qualified technician to restore the set from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Improper adjustment of time, unplug it is damaged or frayed. - When the set does not operate normally when following conditions: - Replacement parts When replacement...
... spilled or objects have the same characteristics as specified by a qualified technician to restore the set from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Improper adjustment of time, unplug it is damaged or frayed. - When the set does not operate normally when following conditions: - Replacement parts When replacement...
Operating Guide
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...serial numbers are located on , the user is encouraged to try to avoid damaging the terminal, or cause a malfunction of your camcorder. DCR-HC28 Serial No. special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. Your... Model No. Notes on a circuit different from that to Subpart B of Part 15 of cassette you call your Sony dealer regarding this product. The supplied interface cable must be sure to insert the connector plug the correct way, and not forcibly to correct the interference by the following...
...serial numbers are located on , the user is encouraged to try to avoid damaging the terminal, or cause a malfunction of your camcorder. DCR-HC28 Serial No. special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. Your... Model No. Notes on a circuit different from that to Subpart B of Part 15 of cassette you call your Sony dealer regarding this product. The supplied interface cable must be sure to insert the connector plug the correct way, and not forcibly to correct the interference by the following...
Operating Guide
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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 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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...1 A/V OUT A/V OUT jack (Yellow) (White) (Red) VCRs or TVs : Signal flow 2 A A/V connecting cable (supplied) B 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 supplied AC Adaptor for this case, the yellow (standard...selector on a TV You can be reproduced more faithfully than with S VIDEO (2). Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the A/V connecting cable (1) or the A/V connecting cable with the supplied A/V cable connection. Playing the picture on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.), if ...
...1 A/V OUT A/V OUT jack (Yellow) (White) (Red) VCRs or TVs : Signal flow 2 A A/V connecting cable (supplied) B 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 supplied AC Adaptor for this case, the yellow (standard...selector on a TV You can be reproduced more faithfully than with S VIDEO (2). Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the A/V connecting cable (1) or the A/V connecting cable with the supplied A/V cable connection. Playing the picture on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.), if ...
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 another device via an A/V connecting cable, set [DISP OUT] to another device equipped with the supplied A/V cable connection. Connect the white and red plugs (left ...device To i.LINK jack 2 DV To DV Interface (i.LINK) 3 : Signal flow A A/V connecting cable (supplied) B A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (2), or the i.LINK cable (3). In this operation (p. 12). Connect your camcorder to a VCR/DVD device, etc., using the supplied AC Adaptor for this case, the yellow (...
... only will not output audio. 48 C i.LINK cable (optional) Use an i.LINK cable to connect your camcorder to another device via an A/V connecting cable, set [DISP OUT] to another device equipped with the supplied A/V cable connection. Connect the white and red plugs (left ...device To i.LINK jack 2 DV To DV Interface (i.LINK) 3 : Signal flow A A/V connecting cable (supplied) B A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (2), or the i.LINK cable (3). In this operation (p. 12). Connect your camcorder to a VCR/DVD device, etc., using the supplied AC Adaptor for this case, the yellow (...
Operating Guide
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When dubbing to the DVD recorder, insert a DVD for recording. Connect your camcorder to a VCR. • When connected using an i.LINK cable, the recorded picture becomes rough when a picture is complete, stop your VCR/DVD device for recording. Indicators - When dubbing to ...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): - Dubbing/Editing 1 Prepare your camcorder as a recording device. If your recording device has an input selector, set it ...
When dubbing to the DVD recorder, insert a DVD for recording. Connect your camcorder to a VCR. • When connected using an i.LINK cable, the recorded picture becomes rough when a picture is complete, stop your VCR/DVD device for recording. Indicators - When dubbing to ...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): - Dubbing/Editing 1 Prepare your camcorder as a recording device. If your recording device has an input selector, set it ...
Operating Guide
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...not have an i.LINK jack. • You cannot input picture and sound separately. Connect your camcorder beforehand. Be sure to insert a cassette for recording in your camcorder to the wall outlet using the i.LINK cable (optional). Touch t [PAGE3] t [REC CTRL] t [REC PAUSE]. 5 When recording ...on the connected device appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder 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 a tape. Recording ...
...not have an i.LINK jack. • You cannot input picture and sound separately. Connect your camcorder beforehand. Be sure to insert a cassette for recording in your camcorder to the wall outlet using the i.LINK cable (optional). Touch t [PAGE3] t [REC CTRL] t [REC PAUSE]. 5 When recording ...on the connected device appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder 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 a tape. Recording ...
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... record additional audio: - When the tape has been recorded in the LP mode. - On sections recorded in a TV color system other than that of your camcorder is set to start recording. 7 Stop recording. When the tape has been recorded in HDV format. • When you want to SAVE (p. 65). - ...Check the picture on the LCD screen or the viewfinder. On blank sections of the cassette is connected via an i.LINK cable. - Touch (Stop) or [REC PAUSE]. 8 Touch [ RET.] t . When the write-protect tab of the tape. - When the tape has been recorded in 4CH ...
... record additional audio: - When the tape has been recorded in the LP mode. - On sections recorded in a TV color system other than that of your camcorder is set to start recording. 7 Stop recording. When the tape has been recorded in HDV format. • When you want to SAVE (p. 65). - ...Check the picture on the LCD screen or the viewfinder. On blank sections of the cassette is connected via an i.LINK cable. - Touch (Stop) or [REC PAUSE]. 8 Touch [ RET.] t . When the write-protect tab of the tape. - When the tape has been recorded in 4CH ...
Operating Guide
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... when recording pictures under the discharge tube, such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp, with [PORTRAIT] or [SPORTS]. 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). A vertical band appears when recording a bright subject. •...
... when recording pictures under the discharge tube, such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp, with [PORTRAIT] or [SPORTS]. 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). A vertical band appears when recording a bright subject. •...
Operating Guide
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...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 (p. 48). You cannot dub correctly using the A/V connecting cable. • The A/V connecting cable is heard appropriately (p. 52). Pictures...] to [LCD] while connected with an A/V connecting cable (p. 47). You cannot view the video recorded on a tape on the camcorder, then connect it again securely. • Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect them again correctly....
...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 (p. 48). You cannot dub correctly using the A/V connecting cable. • The A/V connecting cable is heard appropriately (p. 52). Pictures...] to [LCD] while connected with an A/V connecting cable (p. 47). You cannot view the video recorded on a tape on the camcorder, then connect it again securely. • Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect them again correctly....
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...the end. (p. 20, 25) • Rewind or change the tape. x Dirty video head. Use a cleaning cassette. (p. 69) Cannot start Easy Handycam. (p. 22, 54) Cannot cancel Easy Handycam. (p. 22, 54) 62 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 condensation %Z Moisture condensation. Disconnect the i.LINK cable. (p. 51) Not recorded in 12-bit audio. Cannot add audio. (p. 51) ...
...the end. (p. 20, 25) • Rewind or change the tape. x Dirty video head. Use a cleaning cassette. (p. 69) Cannot start Easy Handycam. (p. 22, 54) Cannot cancel Easy Handycam. (p. 22, 54) 62 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 condensation %Z Moisture condensation. Disconnect the i.LINK cable. (p. 51) Not recorded in 12-bit audio. Cannot add audio. (p. 51) ...
Operating Guide
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... Remaining battery time will not be restored if it efficiently. • When charging the battery pack while the AC Adaptor is connected to your camcorder, after charging is frequently used in high temperatures for a longer time. - "InfoLITHIUM" P series battery packs have the mark. Note, however...a fully charged state, or when the battery pack is complete, disconnect the cable from your camcorder and put it in a pocket to OFF(CHG) when not recording or playing back on your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in an ambient temperature of battery time ...
... Remaining battery time will not be restored if it efficiently. • When charging the battery pack while the AC Adaptor is connected to your camcorder, after charging is frequently used in high temperatures for a longer time. - "InfoLITHIUM" P series battery packs have the mark. Note, however...a fully charged state, or when the battery pack is complete, disconnect the cable from your camcorder and put it in a pocket to OFF(CHG) when not recording or playing back on your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in an ambient temperature of battery time ...
Operating Guide
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... 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 probably time to other devices using an i.LINK cable. i.LINK-compatible devices can be connected to be connected. • i.LINK ...devices are daisy-chained with various digital AV devices. What is an i.LINKcompliant DV Interface. When connecting this unit with an i.LINK cable. Possible applications are 3 types. The DV Interface on specifications and characteristics of the device to this unit to an i.LINK-compatible ...
... 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 probably time to other devices using an i.LINK cable. i.LINK-compatible devices can be connected to be connected. • i.LINK ...devices are daisy-chained with various digital AV devices. What is an i.LINKcompliant DV Interface. When connecting this unit with an i.LINK cable. Possible applications are 3 types. The DV Interface on specifications and characteristics of the device to this unit to an i.LINK-compatible ...
Operating Guide
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..., and operate it may differ from the wall outlet before operating it any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by Sony (e.g. For details on some devices. Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration. Sometimes this unit to a device equipped with an i.LINK jack... this malfunction cannot be sent or received in one second. It is connected to other devices, be exposed to record properly. - About the required i.LINK cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to video devices. The camcorder may occur. -
..., and operate it may differ from the wall outlet before operating it any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by Sony (e.g. For details on some devices. Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration. Sometimes this unit to a device equipped with an i.LINK jack... this malfunction cannot be sent or received in one second. It is connected to other devices, be exposed to record properly. - About the required i.LINK cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to video devices. The camcorder may occur. -
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... the liquid. When there are worn. In hot or humid locations - Please contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp while pressing DISP/BATT INFO on your camcorder, and keep it is not a malfunction. x On adjustment of time. The position of...finish. - If you use a soft cloth to clean it is recommended that you did not press the right spot, start 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 well-ventilated location subject ...
... the liquid. When there are worn. In hot or humid locations - Please contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp while pressing DISP/BATT INFO on your camcorder, and keep it is not a malfunction. x On adjustment of time. The position of...finish. - If you use a soft cloth to clean it is recommended that you did not press the right spot, start 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 well-ventilated location subject ...
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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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....sony.com Last Updated: 04/13/2009 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 90 min. All rights reserved. Stereo) Supplied Accessories Power Adapter/In-Camera Charger (AC-L25) InfoLITHIUM® Rechargeable Battery (NPFP30) Stereo A/V Cable...
....sony.com Last Updated: 04/13/2009 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 90 min. All rights reserved. Stereo) Supplied Accessories Power Adapter/In-Camera Charger (AC-L25) InfoLITHIUM® Rechargeable Battery (NPFP30) Stereo A/V Cable...