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... user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the U.S.A. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the USB cable again. "Memory Stick" and... toll free 1-800-822- 8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking LithiumIon batteries. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within...
... user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the U.S.A. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the USB cable again. "Memory Stick" and... toll free 1-800-822- 8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking LithiumIon batteries. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within...
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..., even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the countries/ regions. Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack Flash (DCR-HC85) 4 Note on connecting other materials may cause a malfunction of the LCD panel ...the picture and sound are operational for effective use. Unauthorized recording of such materials may appear different from what you are captured using a digital still camera, and thus may be some tiny black points and/ or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in any ...
..., even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the countries/ regions. Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack Flash (DCR-HC85) 4 Note on connecting other materials may cause a malfunction of the LCD panel ...the picture and sound are operational for effective use. Unauthorized recording of such materials may appear different from what you are captured using a digital still camera, and thus may be some tiny black points and/ or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in any ...
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Easy Handycam 34 Recording a movie 34 ,continued 5 Read this first 2 Quick Start Guide Recording movies 8 Recording still images 10 Recording/Playing back with ease - Memory photo recording 29 Selecting image quality or size 31 Using the flash (DCR-HC85 31 Using the self-timer 33 Recording a still image ...on a "Memory Stick Duo" while recording movies on a tape 33 Recording with ease 12 Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items 13 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 14 Using an outside ...
Easy Handycam 34 Recording a movie 34 ,continued 5 Read this first 2 Quick Start Guide Recording movies 8 Recording still images 10 Recording/Playing back with ease - Memory photo recording 29 Selecting image quality or size 31 Using the flash (DCR-HC85 31 Using the self-timer 33 Recording a still image ...on a "Memory Stick Duo" while recording movies on a tape 33 Recording with ease 12 Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items 13 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 14 Using an outside ...
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...110 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 113 Warning indicators and messages ...121 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ..........125 Usable cassette tapes 126 About the "Memory Stick 127 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 130 About i.LINK 131 Maintenance and precautions ..........132 Specification 135 Quick ...Using the (STANDARD SET) menu - PROGRAM AE/WHITE BAL./16:9 WIDE, etc 64 Using the (MEMORY SET) menu - Digital program editing 98 Dubbing sound to other operating instructions supplied with your computer cComputer Applications Guide 7 CLOCK SET/WORLD TIME, etc 89...
...110 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 113 Warning indicators and messages ...121 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ..........125 Usable cassette tapes 126 About the "Memory Stick 127 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 130 About i.LINK 131 Maintenance and precautions ..........132 Specification 135 Quick ...Using the (STANDARD SET) menu - PROGRAM AE/WHITE BAL./16:9 WIDE, etc 64 Using the (MEMORY SET) menu - Digital program editing 98 Dubbing sound to other operating instructions supplied with your computer cComputer Applications Guide 7 CLOCK SET/WORLD TIME, etc 89...
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... of the slides back in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. The cassette compartment comes out automatically. b Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow to the camcorder. a Slide the OPEN/ EJECT lever in by itself. its window-side facing Close the cassette lid...
... of the slides back in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. The cassette compartment comes out automatically. b Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow to the camcorder. a Slide the OPEN/ EJECT lever in by itself. its window-side facing Close the cassette lid...
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b Slide the battery pack in until it so that the b mark is at the bottom left corner. a Lift up the viewfinder. Insert it clicks. 2 Insert a "Memory Stick Duo" into the camcorder. Push in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. Recording still images 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. b mark 10 Quick Start Guide To charge the battery, see page 14.
b Slide the battery pack in until it so that the b mark is at the bottom left corner. a Lift up the viewfinder. Insert it clicks. 2 Insert a "Memory Stick Duo" into the camcorder. Push in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. Recording still images 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. b mark 10 Quick Start Guide To charge the battery, see page 14.
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... for details. Lens hood (1) (DCR-HC85) Use the lens hood to remove it again. Shoulder strap (1) See page 141 on the screen. Wireless Remote Commander (1) A button-type lithium battery is about half the size of a standard "Memory Stick," in parentheses indicates the number of the devices compatible with your camcorder. Note when you can...
... for details. Lens hood (1) (DCR-HC85) Use the lens hood to remove it again. Shoulder strap (1) See page 141 on the screen. Wireless Remote Commander (1) A button-type lithium battery is about half the size of a standard "Memory Stick," in parentheses indicates the number of the devices compatible with your camcorder. Note when you can...
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... the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the battery by sliding it in the direction of the AC Adaptor or battery terminals with any malfunction occurs. 2 Attach the battery pack by attaching the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (P series) to the wall outlet. 14 Getting started...
... the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the battery by sliding it in the direction of the AC Adaptor or battery terminals with any malfunction occurs. 2 Attach the battery pack by attaching the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (P series) to the wall outlet. 14 Getting started...
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... DC IN jack. Keep the button pressed to OFF (CHG). 2 Lift up the viewfinder. 3 Slide the battery pack out in the battery pack. Battery Info DISPLAY/BATT INFO Getting started 15 To remove the battery pack POWER PUSH switch Battery pack 1 Set the POWER switch to view it for a long time, use the.... 6 Slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG). 2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. 3 Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO. To check the remaining battery - The battery information appears for about storage of the arrow while pressing the PUSH button. Getting started CHG (charge) lamp After charging the...
... DC IN jack. Keep the button pressed to OFF (CHG). 2 Lift up the viewfinder. 3 Slide the battery pack out in the battery pack. Battery Info DISPLAY/BATT INFO Getting started 15 To remove the battery pack POWER PUSH switch Battery pack 1 Set the POWER switch to view it for a long time, use the.... 6 Slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG). 2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. 3 Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO. To check the remaining battery - The battery information appears for about storage of the arrow while pressing the PUSH button. Getting started CHG (charge) lamp After charging the...
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... Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FP50 100 55 (supplied) NP-FP70 215 115 NP-FP90 385 210 For DCR-HC85: With LCD BACKLIGHT set to ON Battery pack Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FP50 60 30 (supplied) NP-FP70 125 65 NP-FP90 230 125 16 ... Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FP50 100 55 (supplied) NP-FP70 215 115 NP-FP90 385 210 For DCR-HC85: Battery pack Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FP50 80 40 (supplied) NP-FP70 175 95 NP-FP90 310 170 * Approximate number of...
... Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FP50 100 55 (supplied) NP-FP70 215 115 NP-FP90 385 210 For DCR-HC85: With LCD BACKLIGHT set to ON Battery pack Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FP50 60 30 (supplied) NP-FP70 125 65 NP-FP90 230 125 16 ... Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FP50 100 55 (supplied) NP-FP70 215 115 NP-FP90 385 210 For DCR-HC85: Battery pack Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FP50 80 40 (supplied) NP-FP70 175 95 NP-FP90 310 170 * Approximate number of...
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...The recording and playback time will be correctly displayed in "Charging the battery pack" (p. 14). Connect your camcorder as the power source when you use the AC Adaptor as shown in following conditions. - You can use your camcorder, even if its charge even when it while connected to the DC ...switch repeatedly to select the desired power mode to ON. The battery pack is damaged. - Getting started 17 When using the AC Adaptor, the battery pack will not be shorter when you do not want the battery to your camcorder. To enter the recording or playing mode, slide the switch...
...The recording and playback time will be correctly displayed in "Charging the battery pack" (p. 14). Connect your camcorder as the power source when you use the AC Adaptor as shown in following conditions. - You can use your camcorder, even if its charge even when it while connected to the DC ...switch repeatedly to select the desired power mode to ON. The battery pack is damaged. - Getting started 17 When using the AC Adaptor, the battery pack will not be shorter when you do not want the battery to your camcorder. To enter the recording or playing mode, slide the switch...
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... the angle of the LCD panel. Adjusting the viewfinder You can view images using the battery pack for power source, you can check the subject on the screen, touch / . Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it , touch [MENU], (STANDARD SET) menu, then touch [LCD/VF SET] ...panel to switch off the operation confirmation beep by selecting [LCD BL LEVEL] from the [LCD/VF SET] on the screen). If you use your camcorder in the (STANDARD SET) menu to the desired position. Maximum 180 degrees Maximum 90 degrees LCD BACKLIGHT Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. 3...
... the angle of the LCD panel. Adjusting the viewfinder You can view images using the battery pack for power source, you can check the subject on the screen, touch / . Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it , touch [MENU], (STANDARD SET) menu, then touch [LCD/VF SET] ...panel to switch off the operation confirmation beep by selecting [LCD BL LEVEL] from the [LCD/VF SET] on the screen). If you use your camcorder in the (STANDARD SET) menu to the desired position. Maximum 180 degrees Maximum 90 degrees LCD BACKLIGHT Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. 3...
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...a "Memory Stick Duo," you do not set the clock for the first time. If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable button-type battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. appears on the screen. 3 Touch.... [EXPOSURE], etc. SURE 1/3 FADER SPOT FOCUS SPOT PRGRAM METER AE ,continued Getting started To use the viewfinder during operation When you are using this camcorder for the first time. 3 Touch . 60min MENU -:--:-- b Note • If you can adjust the exposure (p. 37) and fader (p. 42) ...
...a "Memory Stick Duo," you do not set the clock for the first time. If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable button-type battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. appears on the screen. 3 Touch.... [EXPOSURE], etc. SURE 1/3 FADER SPOT FOCUS SPOT PRGRAM METER AE ,continued Getting started To use the viewfinder during operation When you are using this camcorder for the first time. 3 Touch . 60min MENU -:--:-- b Note • If you can adjust the exposure (p. 37) and fader (p. 42) ...
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...]. b Note • If you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it from /to the "Memory Stick Duo." Do not shake or knock your camcorder. 2 Press OPEN to be damaged. • Do not insert anything other than a "Memory Stick Duo" into the "Memory Stick Duo" slot in the wrong...panel. 3 Touch . 60min MENU STBY 0:00:00 EXPO- Doing so may be damaged. Otherwise, image data may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. • When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder is not displayed on your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the...
...]. b Note • If you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it from /to the "Memory Stick Duo." Do not shake or knock your camcorder. 2 Press OPEN to be damaged. • Do not insert anything other than a "Memory Stick Duo" into the "Memory Stick Duo" slot in the wrong...panel. 3 Touch . 60min MENU STBY 0:00:00 EXPO- Doing so may be damaged. Otherwise, image data may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. • When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder is not displayed on your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the...
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... tape (p. 87) G Personal Menu button (p. 62) H END SEARCH/EDIT SEARCH/Rec review display switch button (p. 47) A Recording folder B Remaining battery The indicated time may not be correct depending on the environment of use . Indicators displayed during recording on a "Memory Stick Duo" The indicators will not... menu items, add them to OFF (CHG). • In the default setting, when you do not operate the camcorder for Cassette Memory cassettes B Remaining battery The indicated time may not be correct depending on the environment of use . Date/time and the camera settings data ...
... tape (p. 87) G Personal Menu button (p. 62) H END SEARCH/EDIT SEARCH/Rec review display switch button (p. 47) A Recording folder B Remaining battery The indicated time may not be correct depending on the environment of use . Indicators displayed during recording on a "Memory Stick Duo" The indicators will not... menu items, add them to OFF (CHG). • In the default setting, when you do not operate the camcorder for Cassette Memory cassettes B Remaining battery The indicated time may not be correct depending on the environment of use . Date/time and the camera settings data ...
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...) for the approximate length of time it . • You can record on a "Memory Stick Duo" varies depending on the same tape. - You can view this camcorder. Avoid stopping then recording a movie in the menu setting (p. 57). The length of time you can also use REC START/STOP of the LCD panel... to record moving pictures. z Tip • If you do not use the large capacity battery pack (NP-FP70/FP90). • To ensure smooth transition on a tape from a low-angle or record yourself in SP mode and LP mode on the...
...) for the approximate length of time it . • You can record on a "Memory Stick Duo" varies depending on the same tape. - You can view this camcorder. Avoid stopping then recording a movie in the menu setting (p. 57). The length of time you can also use REC START/STOP of the LCD panel... to record moving pictures. z Tip • If you do not use the large capacity battery pack (NP-FP70/FP90). • To ensure smooth transition on a tape from a low-angle or record yourself in SP mode and LP mode on the...
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...the (CAMERA SET) menu (p. 67). • When the focus is not enough surrounding light. Digital effect - NightShot plus function - The available settings vary according to what you selected in [REDEYE...spot meter • If you do not want to "Adjusting the focus manually" (p. 41) for DCR-HC85). the flash may be effective. • Attaching the lens hood (supplied) or a conversion lens ...conditions. • The flash charge indicator flickers while charging, and remains lit when the battery charge is adjusted automatically. The settings are displayed cyclically in flash at all. m (...
...the (CAMERA SET) menu (p. 67). • When the focus is not enough surrounding light. Digital effect - NightShot plus function - The available settings vary according to what you selected in [REDEYE...spot meter • If you do not want to "Adjusting the focus manually" (p. 41) for DCR-HC85). the flash may be effective. • Attaching the lens hood (supplied) or a conversion lens ...conditions. • The flash charge indicator flickers while charging, and remains lit when the battery charge is adjusted automatically. The settings are displayed cyclically in flash at all. m (...
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.... To reverse direction 1 Touch (frame). 2 (slow). To reverse direction 1 Touch (frame). 2 (double speed). Indicators displayed during tape playback 60min 0:00:00:15 60min P-MENU A Remaining battery B Recording mode (SP or LP) C Tape transport indicator D Time code (hour: minute: second: frame) or tape counter (hour: minute: second) E Personal Menu button (p. 62) F Video...
.... To reverse direction 1 Touch (frame). 2 (slow). To reverse direction 1 Touch (frame). 2 (double speed). Indicators displayed during tape playback 60min 0:00:00:15 60min P-MENU A Remaining battery B Recording mode (SP or LP) C Tape transport indicator D Time code (hour: minute: second: frame) or tape counter (hour: minute: second) E Personal Menu button (p. 62) F Video...
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... in various modes from a particular scene. Playback Indicators displayed during "Memory Stick Duo" playback 60min 1600 101-0010 10 / 10 101 0:00:00 P-MENU A Remaining battery B Image size C Picture number/Total number of recorded pictures in the current playback folder D Playback folder E Playing time (movies only) F Previous/next folder icon The...
... in various modes from a particular scene. Playback Indicators displayed during "Memory Stick Duo" playback 60min 1600 101-0010 10 / 10 101 0:00:00 P-MENU A Remaining battery B Image size C Picture number/Total number of recorded pictures in the current playback folder D Playback folder E Playing time (movies only) F Previous/next folder icon The...
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...from inside the house while using the electronic shutter. You remove the battery pack for details. You changed the [PROGRAM AE] settings when [WHITE BAL.] is set to CAMERA-TAPE when: - You brought your camcorder at a nearby white object for more than the default setting. ... without using fixed exposure, or bring your camcorder outdoors from your camcorder in bright conditions. GOFF ON Select to [AUTO] or [ONE PUSH] under white or cool white fluorescent lamps. Select to twice its original size (p. 41). EXP.FOCUS For DCR-HC85: When you are recording pictures on a ...
...from inside the house while using the electronic shutter. You remove the battery pack for details. You changed the [PROGRAM AE] settings when [WHITE BAL.] is set to CAMERA-TAPE when: - You brought your camcorder at a nearby white object for more than the default setting. ... without using fixed exposure, or bring your camcorder outdoors from your camcorder in bright conditions. GOFF ON Select to [AUTO] or [ONE PUSH] under white or cool white fluorescent lamps. Select to twice its original size (p. 41). EXP.FOCUS For DCR-HC85: When you are recording pictures on a ...