Operating Guide
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...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 the language... 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...
...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 the language... 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...
Operating Guide
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... the meaning of the indicators in a specified language. Select the screen language in [LANGUAGE] on the LCD screen. 1 Touch . Touch [MENU] during Easy Handycam operation (p. 20). 6 0 min MENU 1/3 TELE MACRO SPOT FOCUS 0:00:00 DISP GUIDE EXPOSURE FADER 2 Touch [DISP GUIDE]. When you want to check, touch / to toggle...
... the meaning of the indicators in a specified language. Select the screen language in [LANGUAGE] on the LCD screen. 1 Touch . Touch [MENU] during Easy Handycam operation (p. 20). 6 0 min MENU 1/3 TELE MACRO SPOT FOCUS 0:00:00 DISP GUIDE EXPOSURE FADER 2 Touch [DISP GUIDE]. When you want to check, touch / to toggle...
Operating Guide
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..., most of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the respective lamp to 19) before operation. If the POWER switch is set to [REC]. A Easy Handycam operation ON Still images (4:3) Press PHOTO . To stop recording, press (or ) again. focus. 20 Movies Press REC START/STOP (or ...
..., most of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the respective lamp to 19) before operation. If the POWER switch is set to [REC]. A Easy Handycam operation ON Still images (4:3) Press PHOTO . To stop recording, press (or ) again. focus. 20 Movies Press REC START/STOP (or ...
Operating Guide
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...displayed. The EASY lamp turns off (p. 15) - Zoom (during Easy Handycam operation - "Dubbing to other recording devices" (p. 61) • [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation] appears if operations not available during Easy Handycam are returned to the previous situation. • The recording mode for tape,... Rewind/Fast forward Still images Touch a picture. Movies Touch , then touch to select C MENU To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY again. Items not displayed return to turn on /off and all the settings are attempted. 21 Playing back ...
...displayed. The EASY lamp turns off (p. 15) - Zoom (during Easy Handycam operation - "Dubbing to other recording devices" (p. 61) • [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation] appears if operations not available during Easy Handycam are returned to the previous situation. • The recording mode for tape,... Rewind/Fast forward Still images Touch a picture. Movies Touch , then touch to select C MENU To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY again. Items not displayed return to turn on /off and all the settings are attempted. 21 Playing back ...
Operating Guide
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...; × 39 Using the Menu PRINT Position of the lamp. *These functions are available during Easy Handycam operation. Available menu items () vary depending on the position of lamp: TAPE × EDIT/PLAY menu (p. 52) VAR.
...; × 39 Using the Menu PRINT Position of the lamp. *These functions are available during Easy Handycam operation. Available menu items () vary depending on the position of lamp: TAPE × EDIT/PLAY menu (p. 52) VAR.
Operating Guide
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...by setting [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON] when you to use the Remote Commander (p. 32). • Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. GUIDEFRAME You can display the frame and check that the subject is [ON].) BEEP ON A ...]. (The default setting is horizontal or vertical by another VCR remote control unit. • The setting returns to [ON]. This cannot be selected during Easy Handycam operation. 6 0 min 1 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 2 6 5 AUTO 100 AWB F1. 8 9 dB 3 4 SteadyShot off* Exposure* White balance* Gain* ...
...by setting [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON] when you to use the Remote Commander (p. 32). • Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. GUIDEFRAME You can display the frame and check that the subject is [ON].) BEEP ON A ...]. (The default setting is horizontal or vertical by another VCR remote control unit. • The setting returns to [ON]. This cannot be selected during Easy Handycam operation. 6 0 min 1 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 2 6 5 AUTO 100 AWB F1. 8 9 dB 3 4 SteadyShot off* Exposure* White balance* Gain* ...
Operating Guide
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... problem persists, remove the power source and contact your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off . If the functions still do not work . • During Easy Handycam operation, the available buttons are restored when you cancel the Easy Handycam operation. [DEMO MODE] does not start. •... about 1 minute. Overall operations/Easy Handycam The power does not turn Easy Handycam operation on or off . • When approximately 5 minutes have elapsed while you do not operate your Sony dealer. You cannot turn on for a long time. The camcorder gets warm. • This is because...
... problem persists, remove the power source and contact your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off . If the functions still do not work . • During Easy Handycam operation, the available buttons are restored when you cancel the Easy Handycam operation. [DEMO MODE] does not start. •... about 1 minute. Overall operations/Easy Handycam The power does not turn Easy Handycam operation on or off . • When approximately 5 minutes have elapsed while you do not operate your Sony dealer. You cannot turn on for a long time. The camcorder gets warm. • This is because...
Operating Guide
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This is not clear. • Use the viewfinder lens adjustment lever to the camcorder (p. 10). 84 You cannot turn the LCD backlight off. • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 20), you change the aspect ratio of the picture, the aspect ratio of the buttons of the touch panel and indicators will switch...
This is not clear. • Use the viewfinder lens adjustment lever to the camcorder (p. 10). 84 You cannot turn the LCD backlight off. • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 20), you change the aspect ratio of the picture, the aspect ratio of the buttons of the touch panel and indicators will switch...
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This is not a malfunction. The [FLASH LEVEL] cannot be changed. • [FLASH LEVEL] cannot be changed during Easy Handycam operation (p. 43). [DIGITAL ZOOM] does not function. • [DIGITAL ZOOM] does not function when you are not suitable for auto ...function is not a malfunction. This is canceled when you set [TELE MACRO] to "Menu" (p. 91). Troubleshooting (continued) Adjusting the image during Easy Handycam operation. The color of the picture is called the smear effect. A vertical band appears when recording a bright subject. • This phenomenon is not ...
This is not a malfunction. The [FLASH LEVEL] cannot be changed. • [FLASH LEVEL] cannot be changed during Easy Handycam operation (p. 43). [DIGITAL ZOOM] does not function. • [DIGITAL ZOOM] does not function when you are not suitable for auto ...function is not a malfunction. This is canceled when you set [TELE MACRO] to "Menu" (p. 91). Troubleshooting (continued) Adjusting the image during Easy Handycam operation. The color of the picture is called the smear effect. A vertical band appears when recording a bright subject. • This phenomenon is not ...
Operating Guide
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... the computer. 7 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of your camcorder is connected to a computer. 2 Right-click [My Computer], then click [Properties]. Sony Handycam] or [? Sony Handycam] and [? For copying and viewing pictures recorded on Windows 98. 1 Check that... your computer. For Windows 2000 Log on as (E:)) may cause a malfunction of your camcorder is connected to delete them . Troubleshooting (...
... the computer. 7 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of your camcorder is connected to a computer. 2 Right-click [My Computer], then click [Properties]. Sony Handycam] or [? Sony Handycam] and [? For copying and viewing pictures recorded on Windows 98. 1 Check that... your computer. For Windows 2000 Log on as (E:)) may cause a malfunction of your camcorder is connected to delete them . Troubleshooting (...
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... 1 Double-click [My Computer]. 2 Right-click [PICTUREPACKAGE] (Disc drive)*. * Drive names (such as Administrator. 1 Check that your camcorder is connected to delete them , then click [Uninstall] to a computer. 2 Click [Start]. 3 Right-click [My Computer], then click...depending on a "Memory Stick Duo" - [? Sony DSC] with a "?" Sony DSC] with a "?" Troubleshooting For copying and viewing pictures recorded on the computer. 3 Click [Open]. 4 Double-click [Driver]. Sony Handycam] or [? Continued 97 Sony Handycam] or [? Sony Handycam] and [? mark in the [Other devices] ...
... 1 Double-click [My Computer]. 2 Right-click [PICTUREPACKAGE] (Disc drive)*. * Drive names (such as Administrator. 1 Check that your camcorder is connected to delete them , then click [Uninstall] to a computer. 2 Click [Start]. 3 Right-click [My Computer], then click...depending on a "Memory Stick Duo" - [? Sony DSC] with a "?" Sony DSC] with a "?" Troubleshooting For copying and viewing pictures recorded on the computer. 3 Click [Open]. 4 Double-click [Driver]. Sony Handycam] or [? Continued 97 Sony Handycam] or [? Sony Handycam] and [? mark in the [Other devices] ...
Operating Guide
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... desired image file. [Cannot start or cancel the Easy Handycam settings while the USB cable is not supported on the screen of your camcorder first. There is no sound when the camcorder is connected to the Windows computer via a USB cable. •... XP, [Sony Memory Stick]). Troubleshooting (continued) 5 Double-click [Setup.exe]. • Deleting anything other than [USB Composite Device], [USB Audio Device], [USB Device], [? It may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. • You cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected] or [Cannot cancel Easy Handycam with the ...
... desired image file. [Cannot start or cancel the Easy Handycam settings while the USB cable is not supported on the screen of your camcorder first. There is no sound when the camcorder is connected to the Windows computer via a USB cable. •... XP, [Sony Memory Stick]). Troubleshooting (continued) 5 Double-click [Setup.exe]. • Deleting anything other than [USB Composite Device], [USB Audio Device], [USB Device], [? It may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. • You cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected] or [Cannot cancel Easy Handycam with the ...
Operating Guide
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... • Switch off the printer and switch it . Flash Charging... Not recorded in 12-bit audio. Cannot playback. • Your camcorder cannot play back this mode during Easy Handycam • You can select [STD-USB] when you set the POWER switch to PLAY/EDIT during Easy... Handycam operation, but you cannot select [PictBridge] or [USB STREAM]. (The message disappears when you to record a still image while charging the flash (optional). Lens cover Lens cover not fully open. Cannot add audio. • Your camcorder does not allow you ...
... • Switch off the printer and switch it . Flash Charging... Not recorded in 12-bit audio. Cannot playback. • Your camcorder cannot play back this mode during Easy Handycam • You can select [STD-USB] when you set the POWER switch to PLAY/EDIT during Easy... Handycam operation, but you cannot select [PictBridge] or [USB STREAM]. (The message disappears when you to record a still image while charging the flash (optional). Lens cover Lens cover not fully open. Cannot add audio. • Your camcorder does not allow you ...
Operating Guide
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... DISP OUTPUT 57 DOT FADER 48 Double speed Playback ........ 52 Dubbing 61 DV Interface 60, 77 D. EFFECT (Digital effect 49, 93 E EASY button 20 Easy Handycam 20 EDIT SEARCH 31 END SEARCH 31, 52 END SEARCH/EDIT SEARCH/Rec review display switch button 28 ERASE ALL ERASE 47 Pictures 66 EXPOSURE...
... DISP OUTPUT 57 DOT FADER 48 Double speed Playback ........ 52 Dubbing 61 DV Interface 60, 77 D. EFFECT (Digital effect 49, 93 E EASY button 20 Easy Handycam 20 EDIT SEARCH 31 END SEARCH 31, 52 END SEARCH/EDIT SEARCH/Rec review display switch button 28 ERASE ALL ERASE 47 Pictures 66 EXPOSURE...
Marketing Specifications
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...out. s USB Streaming Stay connected to 20 feet away using the USB interface. DCR-HC90 MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder v Step-up Feature 3New Feature With a 3.0 Megapixel Imager and a 2.7" Wide (16:9) Hybrid Touch Panel LCD the DCR-HC90 is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms. v Professional ... and composing shots even easier. Images shot in overhead or low angle shots. s Super NightShot® Plus Infrared System With Sony's Super NightShot Infrared System you can also be sharp and clear with the background unfocussed so that uses motion sensors to 270 ...
...out. s USB Streaming Stay connected to 20 feet away using the USB interface. DCR-HC90 MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder v Step-up Feature 3New Feature With a 3.0 Megapixel Imager and a 2.7" Wide (16:9) Hybrid Touch Panel LCD the DCR-HC90 is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms. v Professional ... and composing shots even easier. Images shot in overhead or low angle shots. s Super NightShot® Plus Infrared System With Sony's Super NightShot Infrared System you can also be sharp and clear with the background unfocussed so that uses motion sensors to 270 ...
Marketing Specifications
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... PRO Duo, NightShot, Picture Package, Remote Commander, SteadyShot, SwivelScreen, and worryfreedigital are approximate. Non-metric weights and measures are trademarks of Sony. Features and specifications subject to change without written permission is a trademark of Carl Zeiss. DCR-HC90 MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder additional features s Program AE (Auto Exposure) Modes s Picture Effects s Battery Information s Manual Focus s Easy...
... PRO Duo, NightShot, Picture Package, Remote Commander, SteadyShot, SwivelScreen, and worryfreedigital are approximate. Non-metric weights and measures are trademarks of Sony. Features and specifications subject to change without written permission is a trademark of Carl Zeiss. DCR-HC90 MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder additional features s Program AE (Auto Exposure) Modes s Picture Effects s Battery Information s Manual Focus s Easy...