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..."Memory Stick Duo." • "Memory Stick PRO" and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" can be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick" (You cannot use with your camcorder.) • You cannot use Your camcorder is supplied with "Memory Stick PRO" compatible equipment. • Do not attach a label or the like on ..., the user is not compatible with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the following measures: - Your camcorder is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a "Memory Stick Duo" or a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. ...
..."Memory Stick Duo." • "Memory Stick PRO" and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" can be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick" (You cannot use with your camcorder.) • You cannot use Your camcorder is supplied with "Memory Stick PRO" compatible equipment. • Do not attach a label or the like on ..., the user is not compatible with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the following measures: - Your camcorder is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a "Memory Stick Duo" or a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. ...
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... the current recording or playback conditions. • The LCD screen and the viewfinder are used for effective use. These points are normal results of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. • Television programs, ...malfunction of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in low light conditions, such as at the sun. Take pictures of your camcorder. See "On using extremely highprecision technology, so over 99.99% of time may be provided, even if recording or playback is not ...
... the current recording or playback conditions. • The LCD screen and the viewfinder are used for effective use. These points are normal results of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. • Television programs, ...malfunction of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in low light conditions, such as at the sun. Take pictures of your camcorder. See "On using extremely highprecision technology, so over 99.99% of time may be provided, even if recording or playback is not ...
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...). Read this first (Continued) On playing back HDV tapes on other devices You cannot play back a tape recorded in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF measurement system for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore... this manual are subject to suppress unwanted reflections and faithfully reproduce colors. Also, the lens for your camcorder is indicated on other accessories are based on the model HDR-HC7. MTF= Modulation Transfer Function The number value indicates the amount of a Carl Zeiss lens. About...
...). Read this first (Continued) On playing back HDV tapes on other devices You cannot play back a tape recorded in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF measurement system for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore... this manual are subject to suppress unwanted reflections and faithfully reproduce colors. Also, the lens for your camcorder is indicated on other accessories are based on the model HDR-HC7. MTF= Modulation Transfer Function The number value indicates the amount of a Carl Zeiss lens. About...
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...manual Features available for the HDV format only Features available for the DV format only IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .........3 Read this first 5 Enjoying pictures with high definition quality Trying out the new HDV format! ... 11 Viewing video recorded in the HDV format 12 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 13...CTRL dial (HDR-HC7 27 Using the flash 27 Recording in dark places (NightShot 28 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 28 Recording in mirror mode 28 Using the menu items .......... 40 Menu items 41 CAMERA SET menu 43 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the ...
...manual Features available for the HDV format only Features available for the DV format only IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .........3 Read this first 5 Enjoying pictures with high definition quality Trying out the new HDV format! ... 11 Viewing video recorded in the HDV format 12 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 13...CTRL dial (HDR-HC7 27 Using the flash 27 Recording in dark places (NightShot 28 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 28 Recording in mirror mode 28 Using the menu items .......... 40 Menu items 41 CAMERA SET menu 43 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the ...
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...First Step Guide 78 Using a Macintosh computer ........ 78 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 79 Warning indicators and messages 88 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ...... 91 Maintenance and precautions ...... 92 Usable cassette tapes 92 About the "Memory Stick 93 About the "InfoLITHIUM" ...battery pack 95 About i.LINK 96 About x.v.Color 97 On using your camcorder 97 Specifications 100 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ..... 105 Indicators displayed during recording/ playback 109 Index 113 Spanish Quick ...
...First Step Guide 78 Using a Macintosh computer ........ 78 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 79 Warning indicators and messages 88 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ...... 91 Maintenance and precautions ...... 92 Usable cassette tapes 92 About the "Memory Stick 93 About the "InfoLITHIUM" ...battery pack 95 About i.LINK 96 About x.v.Color 97 On using your camcorder 97 Specifications 100 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ..... 105 Indicators displayed during recording/ playback 109 Index 113 Spanish Quick ...
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... lines • These operating instructions refer to specify. Your camcorder's down convert function converts HDV format video to shoot crystal clear, high-definition images. Why shoot in HDV format to keep high quality images for shooting and playing back high definition images on 4:3 aspect ratio TVs when a high definition TV set is a need to the HDV1080i specification as...
... lines • These operating instructions refer to specify. Your camcorder's down convert function converts HDV format video to shoot crystal clear, high-definition images. Why shoot in HDV format to keep high quality images for shooting and playing back high definition images on 4:3 aspect ratio TVs when a high definition TV set is a need to the HDV1080i specification as...
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...software, you to enable copying. Viewing on a 16:9 (wide)/4:3 TV (p. 37) Your camcorder can down convert HDV format video to SD (standard definition) image quality to copy pictures in HD (high definition) image quality. Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders (p. 65) Connecting to an HDV1080i device...Connecting to an HDV1080i non-compliant device Your camcorder can down convert video recorded in SD (standard definition) image quality. 12 Viewing video recorded in the HDV format can be played back as crisp HD (high definition) pictures on a high definition TV. • For details on HDV1080i...
...software, you to enable copying. Viewing on a 16:9 (wide)/4:3 TV (p. 37) Your camcorder can down convert HDV format video to SD (standard definition) image quality to copy pictures in HD (high definition) image quality. Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders (p. 65) Connecting to an HDV1080i device...Connecting to an HDV1080i non-compliant device Your camcorder can down convert video recorded in SD (standard definition) image quality. 12 Viewing video recorded in the HDV format can be played back as crisp HD (high definition) pictures on a high definition TV. • For details on HDV1080i...
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The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 35, 65) Component video cable (1) (p. 35) i.LINK cable (1) (p. 35, 65, ...
The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 35, 65) Component video cable (1) (p. 35) i.LINK cable (1) (p. 35, 65, ...
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... a power source such as a wall outlet as shown in this case. 14 The /CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is facing to your camcorder. Step 2: Charging the battery pack 2 POWER 1 switch DC IN jack 3 Battery pack DC plug 4 To the wall outlet AC Adaptor Power cord 4 .../CHG (charge) lamp You can operate your camcorder. The battery pack will not lose its charge in the illustration. The /CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. b Notes • You cannot...
... a power source such as a wall outlet as shown in this case. 14 The /CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is facing to your camcorder. Step 2: Charging the battery pack 2 POWER 1 switch DC IN jack 3 Battery pack DC plug 4 To the wall outlet AC Adaptor Power cord 4 .../CHG (charge) lamp You can operate your camcorder. The battery pack will not lose its charge in the illustration. The /CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. b Notes • You cannot...
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...Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to the DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the power cord is disconnected from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor...) lamp flashes during charging, or Battery Info (p. 15) will not be correctly displayed under the following conditions. - HDR-HC5 Battery pack Recorded Format NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 LCD panel LCD panel opened* closed HDV...DV HDV DV 110 120 125 135 145 160 165 180 235 255 270 290 545 590 615 660 HDR-HC7 Battery pack Recorded Format NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 LCD panel LCD ...
...Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to the DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the power cord is disconnected from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor...) lamp flashes during charging, or Battery Info (p. 15) will not be correctly displayed under the following conditions. - HDR-HC5 Battery pack Recorded Format NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 LCD panel LCD panel opened* closed HDV...DV HDV DV 110 120 125 135 145 160 165 180 235 255 270 290 545 590 615 660 HDR-HC7 Battery pack Recorded Format NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 LCD panel LCD ...
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...the POWER switch in low temperatures. • The recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder is turned off, AC power (house current) is recommended that you turn on the respective lamp. Getting Started • When attaching an ...while connected to the year 2079. CAMERA-TAPE: To record on a "Memory Stick Duo." On the charging/recording/playback time • Times measured with the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F) (10 to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) is recommended). • The recording and playback...
...the POWER switch in low temperatures. • The recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder is turned off, AC power (house current) is recommended that you turn on the respective lamp. Getting Started • When attaching an ...while connected to the year 2079. CAMERA-TAPE: To record on a "Memory Stick Duo." On the charging/recording/playback time • Times measured with the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F) (10 to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) is recommended). • The recording and playback...
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... are not displayed while recording, but they are automatically recorded on the touch panel do not use your camcorder without any operation attempted for [DATA CODE] (During Easy Handycam operation, you leave your camcorder for [D] (day), hour and minute. For midnight, set it to CAMERA-TAPE or CAMERA-MEMORY. • If the...
... are not displayed while recording, but they are automatically recorded on the touch panel do not use your camcorder without any operation attempted for [DATA CODE] (During Easy Handycam operation, you leave your camcorder for [D] (day), hour and minute. For midnight, set it to CAMERA-TAPE or CAMERA-MEMORY. • If the...
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... on or off the LCD backlight to toggle the screen indicators (such as Battery Info) on the LCD backlight, press and hold your camcorder in bright conditions or where you want to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the picture seen on the LCD panel accidentally when you... SET] - [VF B.LIGHT] (p. 59). To turn off . Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording The LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it until the picture is clear. z Tips • You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. • Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO to...
... on or off the LCD backlight to toggle the screen indicators (such as Battery Info) on the LCD backlight, press and hold your camcorder in bright conditions or where you want to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the picture seen on the LCD panel accidentally when you... SET] - [VF B.LIGHT] (p. 59). To turn off . Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording The LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it until the picture is clear. z Tips • You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. • Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO to...
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... Stick Duo," be damaged. • If you force the "Memory Stick Duo" into the slot in once. Do not shake or knock your camcorder is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. Getting Started To eject a "Memory Stick Duo" Lightly...
... Stick Duo," be damaged. • If you force the "Memory Stick Duo" into the slot in once. Do not shake or knock your camcorder is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. Getting Started To eject a "Memory Stick Duo" Lightly...
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...you move your finger on the "Memory Stick Duo" during tape recording. You can use the flash during tape recording (Dual Rec) You can record high quality still images on the power zoom lever. For each separate time tape recording, up to 3 still images can be stored in .) for wide ...for a faster zoom. Stored still images appear one by one, and the images are stored on the LCD panel. • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in the same way as when the POWER switch is finished, the color...
...you move your finger on the "Memory Stick Duo" during tape recording. You can use the flash during tape recording (Dual Rec) You can record high quality still images on the power zoom lever. For each separate time tape recording, up to 3 still images can be stored in .) for wide ...for a faster zoom. Stored still images appear one by one, and the images are stored on the LCD panel. • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in the same way as when the POWER switch is finished, the color...
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... cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects and remove the conversion lens (optional). 28 Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it is 0.3 to 2.5 m (1 to 8 feet). • Remove any dust from the surface of the flash lamp before using the built-in mirror mode...
... cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects and remove the conversion lens (optional). 28 Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it is 0.3 to 2.5 m (1 to 8 feet). • Remove any dust from the surface of the flash lamp before using the built-in mirror mode...
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... the guide functions (USAGE GUIDE) You can easily select the desired setting screens by using the guide functions (USAGE GUIDE). 60min STBY GUIDE P-MENU Your camcorder has 4 guide functions as shown below. Unavailable settings during Easy Handycam During Easy Handycam operation, some items are unavailable. Follow the instruction to your device...
... the guide functions (USAGE GUIDE) You can easily select the desired setting screens by using the guide functions (USAGE GUIDE). 60min STBY GUIDE P-MENU Your camcorder has 4 guide functions as shown below. Unavailable settings during Easy Handycam During Easy Handycam operation, some items are unavailable. Follow the instruction to your device...
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... correctly when there is set memory) Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to standby. z Tips • You can view about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where the last recording has finished. Touch t . 6 0 min STBY 0:00:00 The last 2 seconds... (approx.) of the scene recorded just before you have recorded on the tape. Reviewing the most recently recorded scene are played back. Then, your camcorder is a blank section between recorded sections on the tape. Make sure that the CAMERA-TAPE lamp lights up (p. 24). Touch t . 6 0 ...
... correctly when there is set memory) Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to standby. z Tips • You can view about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where the last recording has finished. Touch t . 6 0 min STBY 0:00:00 The last 2 seconds... (approx.) of the scene recorded just before you have recorded on the tape. Reviewing the most recently recorded scene are played back. Then, your camcorder is a blank section between recorded sections on the tape. Make sure that the CAMERA-TAPE lamp lights up (p. 24). Touch t . 6 0 ...
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...of the jack cover, then rotate in the direction of your device. Jacks on your camcorder and TV, referring to play back on an x.v.Color-compliant TV (p. 49). An example of connecting to a high definition TV 1 Touch [TV] t [HD TV]. 2 Select the TV input jacks with...or [i.LINK CONV] setting is changed after the TV and your camcorder were connected with / , then touch . 3 Check the output setting details, then touch . 4 Connect your camcorder before connecting. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as SD (standard definition) images regardless of the connection. • When recording, set ...
...of the jack cover, then rotate in the direction of your device. Jacks on your camcorder and TV, referring to play back on an x.v.Color-compliant TV (p. 49). An example of connecting to a high definition TV 1 Touch [TV] t [HD TV]. 2 Select the TV input jacks with...or [i.LINK CONV] setting is changed after the TV and your camcorder were connected with / , then touch . 3 Check the output setting details, then touch . 4 Connect your camcorder before connecting. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as SD (standard definition) images regardless of the connection. • When recording, set ...
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COMPONENT IN AUDIO HDMI i.LINK (for HDV1080i) A B C Type Camcorder Cable A 1 Component video cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR : Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages TV Menu Setting (STANDARD SET) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (... image quality). Connect the white and red plugs of the A/ V connecting cable to output audio signals. Playing the picture on a TV (Continued) Connecting to a high definition TV HD (high definition) image quality • An HDV formatted picture is played back as it is (HD image quality). • A DV formatted picture is played back as...
COMPONENT IN AUDIO HDMI i.LINK (for HDV1080i) A B C Type Camcorder Cable A 1 Component video cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR : Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages TV Menu Setting (STANDARD SET) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (... image quality). Connect the white and red plugs of the A/ V connecting cable to output audio signals. Playing the picture on a TV (Continued) Connecting to a high definition TV HD (high definition) image quality • An HDV formatted picture is played back as it is (HD image quality). • A DV formatted picture is played back as...