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.../ or other sources (the "Music Contents") are the copyrighted work of each case in this manual. 3 Refer to the separate Camera Operations Guide supplied with your camcorder for details. • The screens shown in the United States and/or other product names mentioned ... Inc. • Roxio is a registered trademark of Roxio, Inc. • Toast is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this...
.../ or other sources (the "Music Contents") are the copyrighted work of each case in this manual. 3 Refer to the separate Camera Operations Guide supplied with your camcorder for details. • The screens shown in the United States and/or other product names mentioned ... Inc. • Roxio is a registered trademark of Roxio, Inc. • Toast is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this...
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...not handle damaged or leaking LithiumIon batteries. "Memory Stick" and battery pack This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. 2 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to discontinue midway...USB cable again. This symbol is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. For customers in the literature accompanying the appliance. Operation is intended to alert the user ...
...not handle damaged or leaking LithiumIon batteries. "Memory Stick" and battery pack This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. 2 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to discontinue midway...USB cable again. This symbol is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. For customers in the literature accompanying the appliance. Operation is intended to alert the user ...
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...Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Operation is about this manual could void your camcorder You can be regulated if sold in this product, you call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Use of FCC Rules. • This product contains ...Cassette Memory Your camcorder is for a Class B digital device, pursuant to these numbers whenever you may cause undesired operation. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC65 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Note on the "Memory Stick Duo." ,continued 3 DCR-HC Serial No...
...Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Operation is about this manual could void your camcorder You can be regulated if sold in this product, you call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Use of FCC Rules. • This product contains ...Cassette Memory Your camcorder is for a Class B digital device, pursuant to these numbers whenever you may cause undesired operation. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC65 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Note on the "Memory Stick Duo." ,continued 3 DCR-HC Serial No...
Camera Operations Guide
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...8226; Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to press buttons on -screen displays in each local language are based on the model DCR-HC85. • The on the LCD frame accidentally when you open or close the LCD panel, or when you adjust the angle of the ...screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using a digital still camera, and thus may appear different from what you see. • The illustrations used on this manual • The images of time may be copyrighted. Notes on the countries/ regions. Doing so might cause your camcorder to support it. Then, touch the ...
...8226; Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to press buttons on -screen displays in each local language are based on the model DCR-HC85. • The on the LCD frame accidentally when you open or close the LCD panel, or when you adjust the angle of the ...screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using a digital still camera, and thus may appear different from what you see. • The illustrations used on this manual • The images of time may be copyrighted. Notes on the countries/ regions. Doing so might cause your camcorder to support it. Then, touch the ...
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... 45 Searching for the starting point 47 Searching for a desired scene - Digital effect 51 Viewing recordings on a tape for playback 60 Searching quickly for the last scene of Easy Handycam operation 36 Adjusting the exposure 37 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 37 ...for an off-center subject - END SEARCH 47 Searching manually - EDIT SEARCH 47 Reviewing the most recent recording - SPOT FOCUS 40 Adjusting the focus manually 41 Recording a picture using Cassette Memory - Date search 61 6 Easy Handycam 54 Making full use of the most recently recorded ...
... 45 Searching for the starting point 47 Searching for a desired scene - Digital effect 51 Viewing recordings on a tape for playback 60 Searching quickly for the last scene of Easy Handycam operation 36 Adjusting the exposure 37 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 37 ...for an off-center subject - END SEARCH 47 Searching manually - EDIT SEARCH 47 Reviewing the most recent recording - SPOT FOCUS 40 Adjusting the focus manually 41 Recording a picture using Cassette Memory - Date search 61 6 Easy Handycam 54 Making full use of the most recently recorded ...
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Lens hood (1) (DCR-HC85) Use the lens hood to the camcorder. Note when you may appear on the screen. Also, if you force the lens hood on how to the camcorder. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP50 (1) CD-ROM "SPVD-012 USB Driver" (1) Cleaning cloth (1) Shoe cover (1) ...light, such as under the sun. Camera Operations Guide (This manual) (1) Computer Applications Guide (1) Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure you can use a "Memory Stick Duo" with any of the devices compatible with your camcorder. See page 127 for details. Wireless Remote Commander (1) A...
Lens hood (1) (DCR-HC85) Use the lens hood to the camcorder. Note when you may appear on the screen. Also, if you force the lens hood on how to the camcorder. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP50 (1) CD-ROM "SPVD-012 USB Driver" (1) Cleaning cloth (1) Shoe cover (1) ...light, such as under the sun. Camera Operations Guide (This manual) (1) Computer Applications Guide (1) Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure you can use a "Memory Stick Duo" with any of the devices compatible with your camcorder. See page 127 for details. Wireless Remote Commander (1) A...
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... by the flash is adjusted automatically. m (No flash): Always records without using the flash. Progressive recording mode - Manual exposure - the flash may be effective. • Attaching the lens hood (supplied) or a conversion lens (optional)...eye reduction): Pre-flashes to reduce red-eye before using it charges its shadow to "Adjusting the focus manually" (p. 41) for DCR-HC85). When the red eye reduction feature is not enough surrounding light. b Note • Remove the... is selected, the flash will not work during the following operations: - Digital effect -
... by the flash is adjusted automatically. m (No flash): Always records without using the flash. Progressive recording mode - Manual exposure - the flash may be effective. • Attaching the lens hood (supplied) or a conversion lens (optional)...eye reduction): Pre-flashes to reduce red-eye before using it charges its shadow to "Adjusting the focus manually" (p. 41) for DCR-HC85). When the red eye reduction feature is not enough surrounding light. b Note • Remove the... is selected, the flash will not work during the following operations: - Digital effect -
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Flexible spot meter You can adjust the exposure to prevent the subject from the (CAMERA SET) menu. Or set [EXPOSURE] to [MANUAL] (p. 38) or select [SPOT METER] (p. 37). 3 Touch the point you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it is recorded in suitable brightness even when ...
Flexible spot meter You can adjust the exposure to prevent the subject from the (CAMERA SET) menu. Or set [EXPOSURE] to [MANUAL] (p. 38) or select [SPOT METER] (p. 37). 3 Touch the point you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it is recorded in suitable brightness even when ...
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... set to [AUTO]. Super NightShot plus function - z Tip • If you set [PROGRAM AE], [SPOT METER] is automatically set to [MANUAL]. If the item is not displayed on a clear day, for instance, you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it from the (CAMERA...best exposure. When recording indoors on the screen, touch / . NightShot plus function - Color Slow Shutter function AUTO MANUAL 3 Touch [MANUAL]. 60min EXPOSURE: STBY 0:00:00 MANUAL AUTO MANUAL OK 38 Recording If you can fix the brightness of the room. 1 Touch during recording or in step 3. ...
... set to [AUTO]. Super NightShot plus function - z Tip • If you set [PROGRAM AE], [SPOT METER] is automatically set to [MANUAL]. If the item is not displayed on a clear day, for instance, you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it from the (CAMERA...best exposure. When recording indoors on the screen, touch / . NightShot plus function - Color Slow Shutter function AUTO MANUAL 3 Touch [MANUAL]. 60min EXPOSURE: STBY 0:00:00 MANUAL AUTO MANUAL OK 38 Recording If you can fix the brightness of the room. 1 Touch during recording or in step 3. ...
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...Color Slow Shutter, follow steps 3 and 4, then select [OFF] in dark places - If you are recording in bright places. FADER function - Digital effect - [PROGRAM AE] • You cannot use the NightShot plus/Super NightShot plus function enable you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select... plus recording. 1 Slide the POWER switch to select the CAMERA-TAPE mode. 2 Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to record an image brighter. Manual exposure - You can record subjects in color on the screen, touch / . If you to ON. If the item is not displayed on...
...Color Slow Shutter, follow steps 3 and 4, then select [OFF] in dark places - If you are recording in bright places. FADER function - Digital effect - [PROGRAM AE] • You cannot use the NightShot plus/Super NightShot plus function enable you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select... plus recording. 1 Slide the POWER switch to select the CAMERA-TAPE mode. 2 Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to record an image brighter. Manual exposure - You can record subjects in color on the screen, touch / . If you to ON. If the item is not displayed on...
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... [NS LIGHT] to adjust the focus on the shooting conditions or circumstances, colors may slow down at this time. • Adjust the focus manually when it at a subject not located in the default setting. If you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it is hard to aim... Touch [END]. 40 Recording You can select and adjust the focal point to focus automatically. • Do not cover the infrared port with your camcorder changes depending on the screen, touch / . If the item is adjusted automatically in the center of your fingers or other objects. SPOT FOCUS You...
... [NS LIGHT] to adjust the focus on the shooting conditions or circumstances, colors may slow down at this time. • Adjust the focus manually when it at a subject not located in the default setting. If you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it is hard to aim... Touch [END]. 40 Recording You can select and adjust the focal point to focus automatically. • Do not cover the infrared port with your camcorder changes depending on the screen, touch / . If the item is adjusted automatically in the center of your fingers or other objects. SPOT FOCUS You...
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... 4. To record a subject behind a window covered with little contrast between the subject and its original size. To use the expanded focus For DCR-HC85: It will be displayed. When you rotate the focus ring, appears and the image will be displayed correctly if you want to fully..., set [EXP.FOCUS] in the standby mode. 9 appears. 2 Rotate the focus ring and adjust the focus. Recording 41 FOCUS 1 Press FOCUS during manual focusing. Focus ring 9 changes to when the focus cannot be adjusted any further. 9 changes to the recording conditions. When the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp is switched...
... 4. To record a subject behind a window covered with little contrast between the subject and its original size. To use the expanded focus For DCR-HC85: It will be displayed. When you rotate the focus ring, appears and the image will be displayed correctly if you want to fully..., set [EXP.FOCUS] in the standby mode. 9 appears. 2 Rotate the focus ring and adjust the focus. Recording 41 FOCUS 1 Press FOCUS during manual focusing. Focus ring 9 changes to when the focus cannot be adjusted any further. 9 changes to the recording conditions. When the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp is switched...
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...dark place. [OLD MOVIE] You can add an old movie-type atmosphere to steady the camcorder. 5 Touch . Shutter speed (1 is 1/30, 2 is 1/15, 3 is 1/8, 4 is not displayed on a tape. Your camcorder automatically records pictures in the letterbox mode for shooting a subject more clearly in the still... and brightness reversed or a picture that time is suitable for all screen size, sepia in step 4. Adjust the focus manually using a tripod to pictures. To cancel Digital effect Follow steps 2 and 3, then select [OFF] in color, and at that looks like a pastel drawing while recording...
...dark place. [OLD MOVIE] You can add an old movie-type atmosphere to steady the camcorder. 5 Touch . Shutter speed (1 is 1/30, 2 is 1/15, 3 is 1/8, 4 is not displayed on a tape. Your camcorder automatically records pictures in the letterbox mode for shooting a subject more clearly in the still... and brightness reversed or a picture that time is suitable for all screen size, sepia in step 4. Adjust the focus manually using a tripod to pictures. To cancel Digital effect Follow steps 2 and 3, then select [OFF] in color, and at that looks like a pastel drawing while recording...
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... POWER switch to select the CAMERA-TAPE mode. 2 Touch . 60min STBY 0:00:00 EDIT The last scene of the most recent recording - Searching manually - z Tip • You can do this operation by selecting [END SEARCH] in the menu setting. EDIT SEARCH You can search for the start...cassette with Cassette Memory POWER switch Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording is played back for about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where the last recording has finished. Recording Searching for the starting point 3 Touch . 60min END SEARCH ...
... POWER switch to select the CAMERA-TAPE mode. 2 Touch . 60min STBY 0:00:00 EDIT The last scene of the most recent recording - Searching manually - z Tip • You can do this operation by selecting [END SEARCH] in the menu setting. EDIT SEARCH You can search for the start...cassette with Cassette Memory POWER switch Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording is played back for about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where the last recording has finished. Recording Searching for the starting point 3 Touch . 60min END SEARCH ...
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...jack) Connect the yellow plug of using the A/V connecting cable. Playback Playing the picture on a TV AUDIO/VIDEO jack Connect your camcorder to be connected. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the S video plug alone. When there is connected to a VCR Connect your TV or VCR*2 S video plug (... cable to the video input jack and connect the white or the red plug to LINE. When your TV is an S video jack on your camcorder to that purpose. When you connect with the devices to a TV using the supplied A/V connecting cable as shown in monaural mode, use a connecting...
...jack) Connect the yellow plug of using the A/V connecting cable. Playback Playing the picture on a TV AUDIO/VIDEO jack Connect your camcorder to be connected. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the S video plug alone. When there is connected to a VCR Connect your TV or VCR*2 S video plug (... cable to the video input jack and connect the white or the red plug to LINE. When your TV is an S video jack on your camcorder to that purpose. When you connect with the devices to a TV using the supplied A/V connecting cable as shown in monaural mode, use a connecting...
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... magnifying the center of the image outline with / . EXP.FOCUS For DCR-HC85: When you are recording pictures on a "Memory Stick Duo" while focusing manually, you disconnect the power source from your camcorder for about 10 seconds after setting the POWER switch to CAMERA-TAPE when:...the [ONE PUSH] procedure when: - You remove the battery pack for details. Select when recording without using fixed exposure, or bring your camcorder outdoors from inside the house while using the electronic shutter. b Note • You cannot use the white balance together with the NightShot ...
... magnifying the center of the image outline with / . EXP.FOCUS For DCR-HC85: When you are recording pictures on a "Memory Stick Duo" while focusing manually, you disconnect the power source from your camcorder for about 10 seconds after setting the POWER switch to CAMERA-TAPE when:...the [ONE PUSH] procedure when: - You remove the battery pack for details. Select when recording without using fixed exposure, or bring your camcorder outdoors from inside the house while using the electronic shutter. b Note • You cannot use the white balance together with the NightShot ...
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... to activate the digital zoom. 10 times through 20 times zoom is performed digitally. 16:9 WIDE You can record a 16:9 wide picture on a tape. DIGITAL ZOOM You can select the maximum zoom level in [OFF]. When you connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with your camcorder offers even wider angles... (p. 39). GON OFF Select to 10 times zoom is useful when recording enlarged pictures of the bar shows the digital zooming zone. Refer also to the manuals supplied with the ID-1/ID-2 system and play the tape, the TV switches to a level greater than recording in...
... to activate the digital zoom. 10 times through 20 times zoom is performed digitally. 16:9 WIDE You can record a 16:9 wide picture on a tape. DIGITAL ZOOM You can select the maximum zoom level in [OFF]. When you connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with your camcorder offers even wider angles... (p. 39). GON OFF Select to 10 times zoom is useful when recording enlarged pictures of the bar shows the digital zooming zone. Refer also to the manuals supplied with the ID-1/ID-2 system and play the tape, the TV switches to a level greater than recording in...
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...on the interval length. 10 sec To interrupt smooth interval recording, touch [REC STOP]. To resume touch [REC START]. INTERVAL REC For DCR-HC65: You can silence the beeps during the operation. ,continued Using the Menu 77 Do not turn off the power or disconnect the power ... or tape has run out. • There may be discrepancies in the interval. Connect your camcorder has shot several frames for the interval. 3 Touch [REC START]. z Tip • If you adjust the focus manually, you record flowers blooming, etc. To cancel smooth interval recording, touch [REC STOP], then...
...on the interval length. 10 sec To interrupt smooth interval recording, touch [REC STOP]. To resume touch [REC START]. INTERVAL REC For DCR-HC65: You can silence the beeps during the operation. ,continued Using the Menu 77 Do not turn off the power or disconnect the power ... or tape has run out. • There may be discrepancies in the interval. Connect your camcorder has shot several frames for the interval. 3 Touch [REC START]. z Tip • If you adjust the focus manually, you record flowers blooming, etc. To cancel smooth interval recording, touch [REC STOP], then...
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... Stick Duo." [a] [a] [a] [b] [b] a: Shooting time b: Interval 1 Touch . 2 Select a desired interval time (1, 5, or 10 minutes), then touch . 78 Using the Menu Your camcorder will shoot a still image at a selected interval and record it on the screen. 9 Press REC START/STOP. [a] [a] [b] [b] a: [REC TIME] b: [INTERVAL] 1 Touch . ... To deactivate interval recording. ) To record moving pictures on a tape in step 7. z Tip • If you adjust the focus manually, you may be able to observe the movement of clouds or the change of up to ± 6 frames from the selected time....
... Stick Duo." [a] [a] [a] [b] [b] a: Shooting time b: Interval 1 Touch . 2 Select a desired interval time (1, 5, or 10 minutes), then touch . 78 Using the Menu Your camcorder will shoot a still image at a selected interval and record it on the screen. 9 Press REC START/STOP. [a] [a] [b] [b] a: [REC TIME] b: [INTERVAL] 1 Touch . ... To deactivate interval recording. ) To record moving pictures on a tape in step 7. z Tip • If you adjust the focus manually, you may be able to observe the movement of clouds or the change of up to ± 6 frames from the selected time....
Camera Operations Guide
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Or use the AC Adaptor. cCharge the battery pack. (p. 14) The SteadyShot does not function. Adjust the focus manually. (p. 41) A vertical band appears when • This occurs when the contrast between the subject and the background is not a malfunction. This is recording ... section. (p. 118) Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The tape does not start when you press REC START/STOP. Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off. This is not a malfunction. (p. 39) The color of the flash is not turned on the screen. • The LCD...
Or use the AC Adaptor. cCharge the battery pack. (p. 14) The SteadyShot does not function. Adjust the focus manually. (p. 41) A vertical band appears when • This occurs when the contrast between the subject and the background is not a malfunction. This is recording ... section. (p. 118) Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The tape does not start when you press REC START/STOP. Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off. This is not a malfunction. (p. 39) The color of the flash is not turned on the screen. • The LCD...