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... sound are recorded without any way. • Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to direct sunlight for effective use. Doing so might cause your camcorder if necessary (p. 22). Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack Flash (DCR-HC85) 4 Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. ... on using this manual • The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used on using a digital still camera, and thus may appear different from what you adjust the angle of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the countries/ ...
... sound are recorded without any way. • Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to direct sunlight for effective use. Doing so might cause your camcorder if necessary (p. 22). Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack Flash (DCR-HC85) 4 Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. ... on using this manual • The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used on using a digital still camera, and thus may appear different from what you adjust the angle of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the countries/ ...
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Easy Handycam 34 Recording a movie 34 ,continued 5 Progressive recording mode (DCR-HC85 28 Recording still images - Table of Contents : Features available for tape only. : Features available for breaking into still images - Read this first 2 Quick Start ... 12 Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items 13 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 14 Using an outside power source 17 Step 3: Turning the power on 17 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder 18 Adjusting the LCD panel 18 Adjusting the viewfinder 18 Step 5: Setting the date and time 19 Step 6: Inserting the...
Easy Handycam 34 Recording a movie 34 ,continued 5 Progressive recording mode (DCR-HC85 28 Recording still images - Table of Contents : Features available for tape only. : Features available for breaking into still images - Read this first 2 Quick Start ... 12 Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items 13 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 14 Using an outside power source 17 Step 3: Turning the power on 17 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder 18 Adjusting the LCD panel 18 Adjusting the viewfinder 18 Step 5: Setting the date and time 19 Step 6: Inserting the...
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... by itself. cassette. Quick Start Guide Recording movies 1 Attach the charged battery pack to open the lid. a Slide the OPEN/ EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. b Insert the cassette with c Press . a Lift up , then... push the center the cassette compartment of the back of the slides back in the direction of the arrow to the camcorder. its window-side facing Close the cassette lid after up the viewfinder.
... by itself. cassette. Quick Start Guide Recording movies 1 Attach the charged battery pack to open the lid. a Slide the OPEN/ EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. b Insert the cassette with c Press . a Lift up , then... push the center the cassette compartment of the back of the slides back in the direction of the arrow to the camcorder. its window-side facing Close the cassette lid after up the viewfinder.
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Insert it clicks. Push in the direction of the arrow until it so that the b mark is at the bottom left corner. Recording still images 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. To charge the battery, see page 14. a Lift up the viewfinder. b Slide the battery pack in until it clicks. 2 Insert a "Memory Stick Duo" into the camcorder. b mark 10 Quick Start Guide
Insert it clicks. Push in the direction of the arrow until it so that the b mark is at the bottom left corner. Recording still images 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. To charge the battery, see page 14. a Lift up the viewfinder. b Slide the battery pack in until it clicks. 2 Insert a "Memory Stick Duo" into the camcorder. b mark 10 Quick Start Guide
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... can charge the battery by sliding it clicks. 3 With the b mark on the DC plug facing the LCD panel side, connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. Battery pack DC plug DC IN jack Power cord To the wall outlet AC Adaptor 1 Lift up the viewfinder. b Note • ...You cannot use batteries other than the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (P series) (p. 130). • Do not short-circuit the DC plug ...
... can charge the battery by sliding it clicks. 3 With the b mark on the DC plug facing the LCD panel side, connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. Battery pack DC plug DC IN jack Power cord To the wall outlet AC Adaptor 1 Lift up the viewfinder. b Note • ...You cannot use batteries other than the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (P series) (p. 130). • Do not short-circuit the DC plug ...
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... panel. 6 Slide the POWER switch up the viewfinder. 3 Slide the battery pack out in the direction of power left in the battery pack. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack. BATTERY INFO BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL 0% 50% 100% REC TIME AVAILABLE LCD SCREEN: 54 min VIEWFINDER: 72 min A Battery charge level: Displays approximate remaining amount of...
... panel. 6 Slide the POWER switch up the viewfinder. 3 Slide the battery pack out in the direction of power left in the battery pack. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack. BATTERY INFO BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL 0% 50% 100% REC TIME AVAILABLE LCD SCREEN: 54 min VIEWFINDER: 72 min A Battery charge level: Displays approximate remaining amount of...
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... NP-FP90 230 125 16 Getting started With LCD BACKLIGHT set to change the power mode, and zoom. The actual battery life may be shorter. For DCR-HC65: Battery pack Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FP50 100 55 (supplied) NP-FP70 215 115 NP-FP90 385 210... required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack at 25°C (77°F). (10 - 30°C (50 - 86°F) recommended.) Battery pack NP-FP50 (supplied) 125 NP-FP70 155 NP-FP90 220 Recording time when recording with the viewfinder Approximate number of minutes available when you use...
... NP-FP90 230 125 16 Getting started With LCD BACKLIGHT set to change the power mode, and zoom. The actual battery life may be shorter. For DCR-HC65: Battery pack Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FP50 100 55 (supplied) NP-FP70 215 115 NP-FP90 385 210... required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack at 25°C (77°F). (10 - 30°C (50 - 86°F) recommended.) Battery pack NP-FP50 (supplied) 125 NP-FP70 155 NP-FP90 220 Recording time when recording with the viewfinder Approximate number of minutes available when you use...
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... out, or when the screen is clear. 18 Getting started Adjusting the viewfinder You can view images using the battery pack for power source, you cannot find it to the desired position. Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it , touch [MENU], (STANDARD SET) menu, then touch [LCD/VF...
... out, or when the screen is clear. 18 Getting started Adjusting the viewfinder You can view images using the battery pack for power source, you cannot find it to the desired position. Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it , touch [MENU], (STANDARD SET) menu, then touch [LCD/VF...
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... on the screen. 4 Touch [YES]. OPEN POWER switch 1 Turn on your camcorder. Step 5: Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using the battery pack, p. 85). If you do not use the viewfinder during operation When you are recording on a tape or a "Memory Stick Duo,"... you turn on your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable button-type battery gets discharged and the date and...
... on the screen. 4 Touch [YES]. OPEN POWER switch 1 Turn on your camcorder. Step 5: Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using the battery pack, p. 85). If you do not use the viewfinder during operation When you are recording on a tape or a "Memory Stick Duo,"... you turn on your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable button-type battery gets discharged and the date and...
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...brightness of the viewfinder. LCD BL ...camcorder for more than 5 minutes. GNORMAL BRIGHT Standard brightness. b Note • When you connect your camcorder to [STEREO] when you disconnect the power source from your camcorder... for more than 5 minutes. Low intensity High intensity VF B.LIGHT You can play back a dual sound track cassette on this camcorder...camcorder. • The setting returns to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for details. To brighten the viewfinder...
...brightness of the viewfinder. LCD BL ...camcorder for more than 5 minutes. GNORMAL BRIGHT Standard brightness. b Note • When you connect your camcorder to [STEREO] when you disconnect the power source from your camcorder... for more than 5 minutes. Low intensity High intensity VF B.LIGHT You can play back a dual sound track cassette on this camcorder...camcorder. • The setting returns to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for details. To brighten the viewfinder...
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Select to show the displays such as the time code on your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off to prevent the battery from becoming consumed. MENU ROTATE You can select the scrolling direction (up or down) of the melody. A.SHUT OFF G5min NEVER Select to ... by touching . Select to sound a beep instead of the menu items on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder. b Note • When you connect your camcorder if you do not operate your camcorder. Select to cancel the melody, the beep sound, the shutter sound or the touch panel operation confirmation beep. ...
Select to show the displays such as the time code on your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off to prevent the battery from becoming consumed. MENU ROTATE You can select the scrolling direction (up or down) of the melody. A.SHUT OFF G5min NEVER Select to ... by touching . Select to sound a beep instead of the menu items on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder. b Note • When you connect your camcorder if you do not operate your camcorder. Select to cancel the melody, the beep sound, the shutter sound or the touch panel operation confirmation beep. ...
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... some lens functions on the LCD screen or the viewfinder, the self-diagnosis display function is activated. cAttach a charged battery pack to the camcorder. (p. 14) cUse the AC Adaptor to connect to the wall outlet. (p. 17) The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to... Personal Menu items.) A clattering noise is heard when the camcorder is handled with the + - If this still does not solve the problem, insert a new battery since the battery is dead. (p. 142) cRemove any problem using your Sony dealer. If the problem Overall operations persists, remove the power...
... some lens functions on the LCD screen or the viewfinder, the self-diagnosis display function is activated. cAttach a charged battery pack to the camcorder. (p. 14) cUse the AC Adaptor to connect to the wall outlet. (p. 17) The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to... Personal Menu items.) A clattering noise is heard when the camcorder is handled with the + - If this still does not solve the problem, insert a new battery since the battery is dead. (p. 142) cRemove any problem using your Sony dealer. If the problem Overall operations persists, remove the power...
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... work at all. The picture is not displayed in the viewfinder is not recorded. screen. cPress the EASY button to cancel Easy Handycam operation. (p. 34, 54) The buttons do not work...is automatically displayed when you disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet or remove the battery pack without inserting a cassette and "Memory Stick Duo.") cTouch on the cRefer to [...A cassette label is not cUse the viewfinder lens adjustment lever to cancel [DEMO MODE]. An unknown picture appears on the screen. • The camcorder is in the viewfinder has disappeared. The letters on the ...
... work at all. The picture is not displayed in the viewfinder is not recorded. screen. cPress the EASY button to cancel Easy Handycam operation. (p. 34, 54) The buttons do not work...is automatically displayed when you disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet or remove the battery pack without inserting a cassette and "Memory Stick Duo.") cTouch on the cRefer to [...A cassette label is not cUse the viewfinder lens adjustment lever to cancel [DEMO MODE]. An unknown picture appears on the screen. • The camcorder is in the viewfinder has disappeared. The letters on the ...
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...battery pack that are not described above have occurred. Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder again. cChange the cassette. "Memory Stick Duo" formatting)* • The "Memory Stick Duo" is being used up. • Depending on the screen or in parentheses for details. See the page in the viewfinder...ss cContact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Indication Cause and/or Corrective Actions C:ss:ss/E:ss:ss (Selfdiagnosis display) Some symptoms can be fixed by yourself. If the problem persists even after you tried a couple of the 5-digit code, which ...
...battery pack that are not described above have occurred. Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder again. cChange the cassette. "Memory Stick Duo" formatting)* • The "Memory Stick Duo" is being used up. • Depending on the screen or in parentheses for details. See the page in the viewfinder...ss cContact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Indication Cause and/or Corrective Actions C:ss:ss/E:ss:ss (Selfdiagnosis display) Some symptoms can be fixed by yourself. If the problem persists even after you tried a couple of the 5-digit code, which ...
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... to other device, be connected to video device. About the required i.LINK cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to OFF (CHG) when you are not compatible with DV device. They ... the viewfinder or the LCD screen. - Before connecting this unit to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as Digital Televisions, DVD recorders/players, and MICROMV recorders/players are not using your camcorder, it... also indicated near heaters or in a car parked in one second. For details on DC 7.2 V (battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor). • For DC or AC operation, use the accessories ...
... to other device, be connected to video device. About the required i.LINK cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to OFF (CHG) when you are not compatible with DV device. They ... the viewfinder or the LCD screen. - Before connecting this unit to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as Digital Televisions, DVD recorders/players, and MICROMV recorders/players are not using your camcorder, it... also indicated near heaters or in a car parked in one second. For details on DC 7.2 V (battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor). • For DC or AC operation, use the accessories ...
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... camcorder has a pre-installed button-type battery to retain the date, time, and other settings even when the POWER switch is not charged, the camcorder operation will not be fully discharged in this format can have additional information such as you are using a DVM60 cassette) Approx. 2 min 40 s Viewfinder Electric viewfinder (color) Image device For DCR-HC65...
... camcorder has a pre-installed button-type battery to retain the date, time, and other settings even when the POWER switch is not charged, the camcorder operation will not be fully discharged in this format can have additional information such as you are using a DVM60 cassette) Approx. 2 min 40 s Viewfinder Electric viewfinder (color) Image device For DCR-HC65...
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...) General Power requirements DC 7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption (when using the battery pack) For DCR-HC65: During camera recording using the viewfinder 2.7 W During camera recording using the LCD 3.8 W For DCR-HC85: During camera recording using the viewfinder 3.3 W During camera recording using the LCD...Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Combined power zoom lens Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.) 10 × (Optical), 120 × (Digital) F = 1.8 ~ 2.1 Focal length For DCR-HC65: 3.2 - 32 mm (5/32 - 1 5/16 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera In CAMERA-TAPE: 46 -...
...) General Power requirements DC 7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption (when using the battery pack) For DCR-HC65: During camera recording using the viewfinder 2.7 W During camera recording using the LCD 3.8 W For DCR-HC85: During camera recording using the viewfinder 3.3 W During camera recording using the LCD...Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Combined power zoom lens Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.) 10 × (Optical), 120 × (Digital) F = 1.8 ~ 2.1 Focal length For DCR-HC65: 3.2 - 32 mm (5/32 - 1 5/16 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera In CAMERA-TAPE: 46 -...
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... (p. 34, 54) L Viewfinder (p. 4, 18) M "Memory Stick Duo" slot (p. 21) N Access lamp (p. 21, 128) O Battery pack (p. 14) P For DCR-HC65: CHG (charge) lamp For DCR-HC85: flash charge indicator /CHG (charge) lamp (p. 14) Q DC IN jack (p. 14) * This button is not available during Easy Handycam operation(zmark). 138 Quick Reference Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls Camcorder 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 A Lens...
... (p. 34, 54) L Viewfinder (p. 4, 18) M "Memory Stick Duo" slot (p. 21) N Access lamp (p. 21, 128) O Battery pack (p. 14) P For DCR-HC65: CHG (charge) lamp For DCR-HC85: flash charge indicator /CHG (charge) lamp (p. 14) Q DC IN jack (p. 14) * This button is not available during Easy Handycam operation(zmark). 138 Quick Reference Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls Camcorder 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 A Lens...
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... peripherals connected to it takes precedence. 1 9 2 3 4 q; 5 qa 6 qs 7 qd 8 qf qg A PHOTO button (p. 29) B CAMERA-TAPE, CAMERAMEMORY, PLAY/EDIT mode lamps (p. 17) C Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 18) D PUSH (battery release) button (p. 14) E POWER switch (p. 17) F REC START/STOP button (p. 24, 50) G DV Interface H (USB) jack I NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch (p. 39) J i (headphones) jack (green...
... peripherals connected to it takes precedence. 1 9 2 3 4 q; 5 qa 6 qs 7 qd 8 qf qg A PHOTO button (p. 29) B CAMERA-TAPE, CAMERAMEMORY, PLAY/EDIT mode lamps (p. 17) C Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 18) D PUSH (battery release) button (p. 14) E POWER switch (p. 17) F REC START/STOP button (p. 24, 50) G DV Interface H (USB) jack I NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch (p. 39) J i (headphones) jack (green...
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... Reference Meanings For DCR-HC65: Flash (p. 67) This indicator appears when you use . Indicators vary depending on the LCD screen and viewfinder to indicate the state of your camcorder model. For DCR-HC85: Flash (p. 31) This indicator appears only when the flash is in use video flash light (optional). Example: Indicators in digital format (p. 86) DV...
... Reference Meanings For DCR-HC65: Flash (p. 67) This indicator appears when you use . Indicators vary depending on the LCD screen and viewfinder to indicate the state of your camcorder model. For DCR-HC85: Flash (p. 31) This indicator appears only when the flash is in use video flash light (optional). Example: Indicators in digital format (p. 86) DV...