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... "First Step Guide" for using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by the following measures: - If you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful ...may cause a malfunction of your camcorder to another device with the limits for a digital device pursuant to comply with two kinds of operations guides. - DCR-HC90 Serial No. Connect the equipment into... following parts. If this product. LCD panel Battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover Shoe cover • Before connecting your camcorder. Refer to these numbers whenever you insert the...
... "First Step Guide" for using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by the following measures: - If you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful ...may cause a malfunction of your camcorder to another device with the limits for a digital device pursuant to comply with two kinds of operations guides. - DCR-HC90 Serial No. Connect the equipment into... following parts. If this product. LCD panel Battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover Shoe cover • Before connecting your camcorder. Refer to these numbers whenever you insert the...
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Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 9 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 10 Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly ...........13 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder 14 Step 5: Using the touch panel 15 Changing ...Memory Stick Duo 17 Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture 19 Recording/Playback Recording/Playback with ease (Easy Handycam 20 Recording 22 Playback 23 Functions used for recording/playback, etc 24 Recording To use zoom To record sound with more presence (4CH MIC REC...
Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 9 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 10 Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly ...........13 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder 14 Step 5: Using the touch panel 15 Changing ...Memory Stick Duo 17 Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture 19 Recording/Playback Recording/Playback with ease (Easy Handycam 20 Recording 22 Playback 23 Functions used for recording/playback, etc 24 Recording To use zoom To record sound with more presence (4CH MIC REC...
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... convert function 80 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 82 Warning indicators and messages 100 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 104 Usable cassette tapes 105 About the "Memory Stick 106 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 108 About i.LINK 109 Maintenance and precautions 110 Using the Strap Belt as a wrist strap 114 Attaching the Shoulder Strap...
... convert function 80 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 82 Warning indicators and messages 100 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 104 Usable cassette tapes 105 About the "Memory Stick 106 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 108 About i.LINK 109 Maintenance and precautions 110 Using the Strap Belt as a wrist strap 114 Attaching the Shoulder Strap...
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... supplied. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. "Memory Stick Duo" 16MB (1) (p. 18, 106) Memory Stick Duo adaptor (1) (p. 107) Shoulder Strap (1) (p. 114) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FA50 (1) (p. 10, 108) CD-ROM "Picture Package Ver.1.5" (1) (p. 72) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) AC Adaptor...
... supplied. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. "Memory Stick Duo" 16MB (1) (p. 18, 106) Memory Stick Duo adaptor (1) (p. 107) Shoulder Strap (1) (p. 114) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FA50 (1) (p. 10, 108) CD-ROM "Picture Package Ver.1.5" (1) (p. 72) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) AC Adaptor...
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... cover completely. Be sure to open it clicks. Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (A series) (p. 108) after attaching it to your camcorder until it . 1 2 Battery release lever It is easier to insert the battery by pushing the battery release lever with the top of the mark on the side...
... cover completely. Be sure to open it clicks. Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (A series) (p. 108) after attaching it to your camcorder until it . 1 2 Battery release lever It is easier to insert the battery by pushing the battery release lever with the top of the mark on the side...
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... charging starts. 7 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off the power. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. The battery pack will not lose its charge in the direction of the arrow to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. POWER switch Getting Started... from the wall outlet by making the same connections as you do when charging the battery pack. To use an outside power source You can operate your camcorder. Open the battery/ "Memory Stick Duo" cover, then press the battery release lever in this case. The mark faces right 6 Connect the power ...
... charging starts. 7 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off the power. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. The battery pack will not lose its charge in the direction of the arrow to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. POWER switch Getting Started... from the wall outlet by making the same connections as you do when charging the battery pack. To use an outside power source You can operate your camcorder. Open the battery/ "Memory Stick Duo" cover, then press the battery release lever in this case. The mark faces right 6 Connect the power ...
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... a malfunction. Bottom: Recording time when recording with any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. The battery pack is damaged. - PRECAUTION • Even if your camcorder in a narrow space, such as the AC Adaptor is disconnected from the wall outlet immediately if any ... time will not be correctly displayed under which you use your camcorder is turned off . Step 2: Changing the battery pack (continued) Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you use a fully charged battery pack. Battery pack Charging time NP-FA50 (supplied) 125 NP-FA70 155...
... a malfunction. Bottom: Recording time when recording with any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. The battery pack is damaged. - PRECAUTION • Even if your camcorder in a narrow space, such as the AC Adaptor is disconnected from the wall outlet immediately if any ... time will not be correctly displayed under which you use your camcorder is turned off . Step 2: Changing the battery pack (continued) Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you use a fully charged battery pack. Battery pack Charging time NP-FA50 (supplied) 125 NP-FA70 155...
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... touches the hook. Move the hand pad until it for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 16). 2 Hold the camcorder correctly. Lamps that light up to OFF (CHG) while pressing the green button. • At the time of the arrow to turn on the ...respective lamp. Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly To record or play or edit pictures. • When you leave your camcorder without any operation attempted for approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power. ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 57). 13 Getting Started POWER switch 1 Slide the...
... touches the hook. Move the hand pad until it for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 16). 2 Hold the camcorder correctly. Lamps that light up to OFF (CHG) while pressing the green button. • At the time of the arrow to turn on the ...respective lamp. Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly To record or play or edit pictures. • When you leave your camcorder without any operation attempted for approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power. ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 57). 13 Getting Started POWER switch 1 Slide the...
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DISP/BATT INFO 180 degrees (max.) 2 1 90 degrees to the camcorder 90 degrees (max.) • Do not press the buttons on the LCD backlight, press and hold DISP... the LCD panel 180 degrees to avoid wearing down the battery, etc. Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder The LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it until the picture is clear....lens side, you can see the image in bright conditions or where you use your camcorder in the viewfinder. Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Move it to the best angle to save...
DISP/BATT INFO 180 degrees (max.) 2 1 90 degrees to the camcorder 90 degrees (max.) • Do not press the buttons on the LCD backlight, press and hold DISP... the LCD panel 180 degrees to avoid wearing down the battery, etc. Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder The LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it until the picture is clear....lens side, you can see the image in bright conditions or where you use your camcorder in the viewfinder. Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Move it to the best angle to save...
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...57732;[MENU]. -:--:-- For midday, set it to 12:00 AM. In that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder for the first time. For midnight, set it to 12:00 PM. CAMERA SET PROGRAM...MENU ROTATE A.SHUT OFF CLOCK SET WORLD --:--:-- Step 6: Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. If you do not set the date and...
...57732;[MENU]. -:--:-- For midday, set it to 12:00 AM. In that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder for the first time. For midnight, set it to 12:00 PM. CAMERA SET PROGRAM...MENU ROTATE A.SHUT OFF CLOCK SET WORLD --:--:-- Step 6: Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. If you do not set the date and...
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...cover. Do not shake or knock your camcorder is reading/writing data. Otherwise, image data may be damaged. Be sure to open the cover completely. 2 Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the slot in the right direction until it clicks. 3 Close the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover. Access lamp With... pictures varies depending on the image quality or the image size. For details, see page 45. 1 Slide the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover in once. • When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the...
...cover. Do not shake or knock your camcorder is reading/writing data. Otherwise, image data may be damaged. Be sure to open the cover completely. 2 Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the slot in the right direction until it clicks. 3 Close the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover. Access lamp With... pictures varies depending on the image quality or the image size. For details, see page 45. 1 Slide the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover in once. • When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the...
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...discoloration or dust obscures the lamp. • The flash charge lamp flickers when charging the flash, and remains lit when the battery charge is complete. (In the CAMERA-TAPE mode, it takes a while to fully charge the flash lamp since it 180 degrees to the ...], or you can prevent the redeye by setting [REDEYE REDUC], in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it charges its battery with the flash lamp open.) • If you want to magnify. Magnify the picture with T (Telephoto). Touch ...
...discoloration or dust obscures the lamp. • The flash charge lamp flickers when charging the flash, and remains lit when the battery charge is complete. (In the CAMERA-TAPE mode, it takes a while to fully charge the flash lamp since it 180 degrees to the ...], or you can prevent the redeye by setting [REDEYE REDUC], in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it charges its battery with the flash lamp open.) • If you want to magnify. Magnify the picture with T (Telephoto). Touch ...
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... appears for recording/playback, etc. (continued) qa qs qd qf qh qg 7 Recording/playback To check the remaining battery (Battery Info Set the POWER switch up in red during recording (p. 56). Remote sensor Point the Remote Commander (p. 32) towards the remote sensor to... set the operation beep. 26 Recording capacity (approx.) To turn off the operation confirmation beep See [BEEP] (p. 56) to operate your camcorder. Internal stereo microphone When an external microphone is connected, the audio input from the speaker. • For how to adjust the volume, see ...
... appears for recording/playback, etc. (continued) qa qs qd qf qh qg 7 Recording/playback To check the remaining battery (Battery Info Set the POWER switch up in red during recording (p. 56). Remote sensor Point the Remote Commander (p. 32) towards the remote sensor to... set the operation beep. 26 Recording capacity (approx.) To turn off the operation confirmation beep See [BEEP] (p. 56) to operate your camcorder. Internal stereo microphone When an external microphone is connected, the audio input from the speaker. • For how to adjust the volume, see ...
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... when you want to locate later on the screen. 6 0 min 0:00:00 P-MENU If the tape counter is reset to operate your camcorder (p. 32 26). • To change the battery, see page 113. The tape counter is not displayed, press DISPLAY . 2 Press STOP when you press this button will be...
... when you want to locate later on the screen. 6 0 min 0:00:00 P-MENU If the tape counter is reset to operate your camcorder (p. 32 26). • To change the battery, see page 113. The tape counter is not displayed, press DISPLAY . 2 Press STOP when you press this button will be...
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...according to the ambient light. Touch [ONE PUSH]. Frame a white object such as you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder outdoors from inside the house while using the viewfinder by touching /. Touch . Continued 41 Using the Menu WHITE BAL...ashing even after you have touched , set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO]. • When you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] is selected, or you bring your camcorder while is set it to the brightness of warm white fluorescent lamps. EXPOSURE You can adjust the color balance...
...according to the ambient light. Touch [ONE PUSH]. Frame a white object such as you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder outdoors from inside the house while using the viewfinder by touching /. Touch . Continued 41 Using the Menu WHITE BAL...ashing even after you have touched , set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO]. • When you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] is selected, or you bring your camcorder while is set it to the brightness of warm white fluorescent lamps. EXPOSURE You can adjust the color balance...
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... again in situations such as those described below. - When a cassette or a "Memory Stick Duo" is set to turn on the screen. • The camcorder will shoot several frames for this operation. [a]: Recording [b]: Interval Touch / to select a desired interval time (1 to view the demonstration in... about 10 minutes, after shooting has begun. • Sounds are not recorded. • The last few frames may not be recorded if the battery or tape has run out. • There may be suspended in about 10 minutes.) - When the POWER switch is inserted. - This function ...
... again in situations such as those described below. - When a cassette or a "Memory Stick Duo" is set to turn on the screen. • The camcorder will shoot several frames for this operation. [a]: Recording [b]: Interval Touch / to select a desired interval time (1 to view the demonstration in... about 10 minutes, after shooting has begun. • Sounds are not recorded. • The last few frames may not be recorded if the battery or tape has run out. • There may be suspended in about 10 minutes.) - When the POWER switch is inserted. - This function ...
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...for more than 5 minutes. AUDIO MODE 12BIT Records in the 12-bit mode (2 stereo sounds). 16BIT ( ) Records in about 5 minutes after the battery pack, or other power source has been disconnected. When playing back an audio dubbed recording See page 65. Continued 53 Using the Menu The... the items are selected. MULTI-SOUND You can monitor the front sound at the side, and the rear sound at equal level. Your camcorder cannot output 4ch audio simultaneously as it only supports 2ch audio output. You can select whether to play back audio recorded using other devices ...
...for more than 5 minutes. AUDIO MODE 12BIT Records in the 12-bit mode (2 stereo sounds). 16BIT ( ) Records in about 5 minutes after the battery pack, or other power source has been disconnected. When playing back an audio dubbed recording See page 65. Continued 53 Using the Menu The... the items are selected. MULTI-SOUND You can monitor the front sound at the side, and the rear sound at equal level. Your camcorder cannot output 4ch audio simultaneously as it only supports 2ch audio output. You can select whether to play back audio recorded using other devices ...
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...set [A/VDV OUT] ( ) to a PictBridge compliant printer via a USB cable (supplied) (p. 67). STD-USB Displays pictures saved on your camcorder. VIDEO INPUT Selects the video plug to your computer (USB Streaming) via the USB cable. USB STREAM Displays pictures saved on the supplied CD-ROM...view pictures stored in 16:9 aspect ratio. Continued 55 PictBridge See page 67. Using the Menu • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording. LCD COLOR You can adjust the color on the LCD screen with S VIDEO cable ...
...set [A/VDV OUT] ( ) to a PictBridge compliant printer via a USB cable (supplied) (p. 67). STD-USB Displays pictures saved on your camcorder. VIDEO INPUT Selects the video plug to your computer (USB Streaming) via the USB cable. USB STREAM Displays pictures saved on the supplied CD-ROM...view pictures stored in 16:9 aspect ratio. Continued 55 PictBridge See page 67. Using the Menu • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording. LCD COLOR You can adjust the color on the LCD screen with S VIDEO cable ...
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... you are recording is output at the default setting. • The adjusted audio balance returns to the default setting in about 5 minutes after the battery pack or other scenes, repeat step 2 to select scenes, then touch [AUDIO DUB]. 6 Touch . • To set the end... been disconnected. 65 Check the sound using the A/V connecting cable. Recording sound Insert a recorded cassette into your camcorder to a TV or other device using a TV or other DCR-HC90 camcorders). screen or the viewfinder. • When you attach an external microphone (optional) to the Active Interface...
... you are recording is output at the default setting. • The adjusted audio balance returns to the default setting in about 5 minutes after the battery pack or other scenes, repeat step 2 to select scenes, then touch [AUDIO DUB]. 6 Touch . • To set the end... been disconnected. 65 Check the sound using the A/V connecting cable. Recording sound Insert a recorded cassette into your camcorder to a TV or other device using a TV or other DCR-HC90 camcorders). screen or the viewfinder. • When you attach an external microphone (optional) to the Active Interface...
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...your camcorder, the camcorder is set to troubleshoot the problem. Batteries/Power sources The power abruptly turns off (A.SHUT OFF). The camcorder does ...camcorder, use the AC Adaptor. • Charge the battery pack (p. 10). 82 Previously made settings are restored when you cancel the Easy Handycam... • During Easy Handycam operation, the available buttons are limited (p. 20). Overall operations/Easy Handycam The power does not ... during Easy Handycam operation. • During Easy Handycam operation, the settings of [A.SHUT OFF] (p. 57), or turn Easy Handycam operation on or...
...your camcorder, the camcorder is set to troubleshoot the problem. Batteries/Power sources The power abruptly turns off (A.SHUT OFF). The camcorder does ...camcorder, use the AC Adaptor. • Charge the battery pack (p. 10). 82 Previously made settings are restored when you cancel the Easy Handycam... • During Easy Handycam operation, the available buttons are limited (p. 20). Overall operations/Easy Handycam The power does not ... during Easy Handycam operation. • During Easy Handycam operation, the settings of [A.SHUT OFF] (p. 57), or turn Easy Handycam operation on or...