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...on a circuit different from that to correct the interference by the following measures: - If you insert the connector plug forcibly in your Sony dealer regarding this may cause harmful interference to another device with two kinds of the FCC Rules. Owner's Record The model and serial ...On the types of recording media you call upon your camcorder • A mini DV cassette marked with (mini DV cassettes with Cassette Memory are incompatible) (p. 105). • "Memory Stick Duo" marked with the limits for help. DCR-HC90 Serial No. CAUTION You are cautioned that interference will...
...on a circuit different from that to correct the interference by the following measures: - If you insert the connector plug forcibly in your Sony dealer regarding this may cause harmful interference to another device with two kinds of the FCC Rules. Owner's Record The model and serial ...On the types of recording media you call upon your camcorder • A mini DV cassette marked with (mini DV cassettes with Cassette Memory are incompatible) (p. 105). • "Memory Stick Duo" marked with the limits for help. DCR-HC90 Serial No. CAUTION You are cautioned that interference will...
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... displays in each local language are used for illustration purposes are captured using your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF measurement system for video ...on the LCD screen and the viewfinder. Doing so might cause your recordings on the countries/regions. To view your camcorder to direct sunlight for effective use. Also, the lens for the contents of recordings cannot be copyrighted. These points are manufactured using...
... displays in each local language are used for illustration purposes are captured using your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF measurement system for video ...on the LCD screen and the viewfinder. Doing so might cause your recordings on the countries/regions. To view your camcorder to direct sunlight for effective use. Also, the lens for the contents of recordings cannot be copyrighted. These points are manufactured using...
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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...
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... Playing the picture on a TV 34 Using the Menu Using the menu items 36 Menu items 38 CAMERA SET menu 40 Settings to adjust your camcorder to a recorded tape 64 Continued 7
... Playing the picture on a TV 34 Using the Menu Using the menu items 36 Menu items 38 CAMERA SET menu 40 Settings to adjust your camcorder to a recorded tape 64 Continued 7
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... a DVD (Direct Access to "Click to DVD 77 Connecting an analog VCR to the computer via your camcorder (Signal 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...
... a DVD (Direct Access to "Click to DVD 77 Connecting an analog VCR to the computer via your camcorder (Signal 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...
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... (1) (p. 32) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 34, 60) USB cable (1) (p. 70) 9 Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied.
... (1) (p. 32) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 34, 60) USB cable (1) (p. 70) 9 Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied.
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DC IN jack 2 Insert the battery pack, aligning the top of the mark on your camcorder until it to your camcorder. Be sure to open the cover completely. Be sure to open it. 1 2 Battery release lever It is easier to insert the battery by pushing the ...
DC IN jack 2 Insert the battery pack, aligning the top of the mark on your camcorder until it to your camcorder. Be sure to open the cover completely. Be sure to open it. 1 2 Battery release lever It is easier to insert the battery by pushing the ...
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...the POWER switch up and charging starts. 7 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off the power. To use an outside power source You can operate your camcorder. Continued 11 Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet by making the same connections as you do when charging the battery pack. The... Adaptor to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder using the power from the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. 2 1 Battery release lever When storing the battery pack Fully discharge the battery before storing ...
...the POWER switch up and charging starts. 7 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off the power. To use an outside power source You can operate your camcorder. Continued 11 Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet by making the same connections as you do when charging the battery pack. The... Adaptor to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder using the power from the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. 2 1 Battery release lever When storing the battery pack Fully discharge the battery before storing ...
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.../recording/playback time • Times measured with any metallic objects. On the AC Adaptor • Use the nearby wall outlet when using your camcorder. • Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. • Do not ... a malfunction. Battery pack Charging time NP-FA50 (supplied) 125 NP-FA70 155 Recording time Approximate time (min.) available when you use your camcorder in low temperatures. • The recording and playback time will not be correctly displayed under the following conditions. - Battery pack NP-FA50 (supplied...
.../recording/playback time • Times measured with any metallic objects. On the AC Adaptor • Use the nearby wall outlet when using your camcorder. • Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. • Do not ... a malfunction. Battery pack Charging time NP-FA50 (supplied) 125 NP-FA70 155 Recording time Approximate time (min.) available when you use your camcorder in low temperatures. • The recording and playback time will not be correctly displayed under the following conditions. - Battery pack NP-FA50 (supplied...
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...switch 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly in the direction of purchase, the power will be set to turn off automatically if you leave your camcorder firmly To record or play or edit pictures. • When you slide the POWER switch from OFF (CHG) to CAMERA-TAPE or...be displayed on the LCD screen for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 16). 2 Hold the camcorder correctly. Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder without any operation attempted for approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power. ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 57). 13 When using it ...
...switch 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly in the direction of purchase, the power will be set to turn off automatically if you leave your camcorder firmly To record or play or edit pictures. • When you slide the POWER switch from OFF (CHG) to CAMERA-TAPE or...be displayed on the LCD screen for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 16). 2 Hold the camcorder correctly. Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder without any operation attempted for approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power. ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 57). 13 When using it ...
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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/BATT INFO for a few seconds until appears. This ... 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 practical when you use your camcorder in the viewfinder. To turn on the LCD frame accidentally when you open or adjust the...
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/BATT INFO for a few seconds until appears. This ... 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 practical when you use your camcorder in the viewfinder. To turn on the LCD frame accidentally when you open or adjust the...
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Step 6: Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. 1 Touch 6 0 min [MENU]. -:--:-- CAMERA SET PROGRAM AE SPOT METER EXPOSURE OK 2 Select (TIME/LANGU.) menu with then touch . /, CLOCK ... 4 when you set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder or change the POWER switch position. • If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared...
Step 6: Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. 1 Touch 6 0 min [MENU]. -:--:-- CAMERA SET PROGRAM AE SPOT METER EXPOSURE OK 2 Select (TIME/LANGU.) menu with then touch . /, CLOCK ... 4 when you set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder or change the POWER switch position. • If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared...
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... you force the "Memory Stick Duo" into the "Memory Stick Duo" slot in once. • When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. Be sure to open the cover completely. 2 Insert the "Memory Stick...). • The number and time of the arrow to open it clicks. 3 Close the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover. Do not shake or knock your camcorder is reading/writing data.
... you force the "Memory Stick Duo" into the "Memory Stick Duo" slot in once. • When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. Be sure to open the cover completely. 2 Insert the "Memory Stick...). • The number and time of the arrow to open it clicks. 3 Close the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover. Do not shake or knock your camcorder is reading/writing data.
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...; (Forced flash): Always uses the flash regardless of view: (Wide angle) Close view: (Telephoto) • You cannot change the zoom speed with your camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus is 0.3 to 2.5 m (1 to ON. ( and ["NIGHTSHOT"] appear.) • To record an image brighter, use infrared light. Wider range...
...; (Forced flash): Always uses the flash regardless of view: (Wide angle) Close view: (Telephoto) • You cannot change the zoom speed with your camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus is 0.3 to 2.5 m (1 to ON. ( and ["NIGHTSHOT"] appear.) • To record an image brighter, use infrared light. Wider range...
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To record in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to the tripod receptacle using it charges its battery with the flash lamp open.) • If you ...
To record in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to the tripod receptacle using it charges its battery with the flash lamp open.) • If you ...
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... Set the POWER switch up in red during recording (p. 56). Remote sensor Point the Remote Commander (p. 32) towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder. Internal stereo microphone When an external microphone is connected, the audio input from the external microphone takes precedence over others.
... Set the POWER switch up in red during recording (p. 56). Remote sensor Point the Remote Commander (p. 32) towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder. Internal stereo microphone When an external microphone is connected, the audio input from the external microphone takes precedence over others.
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...; Image size (46) Playing time Previous/Next scene button A movie file will not be divided into a maximum of recorded pictures in the camcorder, (STOP) changes to ("Memory Stick Duo" playback) if a tape is a reference page. to move to the previous : Touch to move to the next folder. : Touch...
...; Image size (46) Playing time Previous/Next scene button A movie file will not be divided into a maximum of recorded pictures in the camcorder, (STOP) changes to ("Memory Stick Duo" playback) if a tape is a reference page. to move to the previous : Touch to move to the next folder. : Touch...
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...[END SEARCH] will not work correctly when there is set to start the next recording while viewing the pictures on the screen. Then, your camcorder is a blank section between recorded sections on the tape. Recording/Playback Searching for the starting point Make sure that the CAMERA-TAPE lamp lights...recording to the standby. 31 When the PLAY/EDIT lamp lights up . Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH) You can view about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where you stopped the tape. STBY 0:00:00 EDIT The last 2 seconds (approx.) of the most ...
...[END SEARCH] will not work correctly when there is set to start the next recording while viewing the pictures on the screen. Then, your camcorder is a blank section between recorded sections on the tape. Recording/Playback Searching for the starting point Make sure that the CAMERA-TAPE lamp lights...recording to the standby. 31 When the PLAY/EDIT lamp lights up . Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH) You can view about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where you stopped the tape. STBY 0:00:00 EDIT The last 2 seconds (approx.) of the most ...
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... zoom (p. 24) DISPLAY (p. 15) Memory control buttons (Index, -/+, Memory playback) (p. 23) • Aim the Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder (p. 32 26). • To change the battery, see page 113.
... zoom (p. 24) DISPLAY (p. 15) Memory control buttons (Index, -/+, Memory playback) (p. 23) • Aim the Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder (p. 32 26). • To change the battery, see page 113.
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...an A/V connecting cable (optional). Connect the white and red plugs (left/right audio) and S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the TV you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional), pictures can be reproduced more faithfully than with the devices to be... connected. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE. 34 To set [TV TYPE] to [16:9]. Playing the picture on a TV Connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system, or via the S VIDEO jack, by using the supplied AC Adaptor for this case, the yellow ...
...an A/V connecting cable (optional). Connect the white and red plugs (left/right audio) and S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the TV you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional), pictures can be reproduced more faithfully than with the devices to be... connected. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE. 34 To set [TV TYPE] to [16:9]. Playing the picture on a TV Connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system, or via the S VIDEO jack, by using the supplied AC Adaptor for this case, the yellow ...