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... to protect it . The set should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to the plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord exits from battery power, or other ). Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for cleaning the exterior of...
... to protect it . The set should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to the plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord exits from battery power, or other ). Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for cleaning the exterior of...
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... recycling location nearest you may cause undesired operation. ACNo. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-HC7 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part15 of rechargeable batteries, call upon your authority to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. CAUTION...
... recycling location nearest you may cause undesired operation. ACNo. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-HC7 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part15 of rechargeable batteries, call upon your authority to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. CAUTION...
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...comply with the equipment in a residential installation. The supplied interface cable must be used only with two kinds of manuals - Your camcorder is not compatible with "Memory Stick" compatible equipment Be sure to insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into an outlet on a ...can use "Memory Stick Duo" marked with the instructions, may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. Read this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. - special ...
...comply with the equipment in a residential installation. The supplied interface cable must be used only with two kinds of manuals - Your camcorder is not compatible with "Memory Stick" compatible equipment Be sure to insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into an outlet on a ...can use "Memory Stick Duo" marked with the instructions, may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. Read this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. - special ...
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...recorded in the HDV format 12 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 13 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 14 Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time 17 Step 4: Making .../Playback (Easy Handycam 22 Recording 24 Zooming 26 Recording high quality still images during tape recording (Dual Rec 26 Controlling the image settings manually with the CAM CTRL dial (HDR-HC7 27 Using the...items .......... 40 Menu items 41 CAMERA SET menu 43 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions MEMORY SET menu 50 Settings for the "Memory Stick Duo" PICT...
...recorded in the HDV format 12 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 13 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 14 Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time 17 Step 4: Making .../Playback (Easy Handycam 22 Recording 24 Zooming 26 Recording high quality still images during tape recording (Dual Rec 26 Controlling the image settings manually with the CAM CTRL dial (HDR-HC7 27 Using the...items .......... 40 Menu items 41 CAMERA SET menu 43 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions MEMORY SET menu 50 Settings for the "Memory Stick Duo" PICT...
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... ...... 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 Guide/ Gu...
... ...... 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 Guide/ Gu...
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... number of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 14) USB cable (1) (p. 72) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1) (p. 14, 95) Power cord (1) (p. 14) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 108) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 76) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 35, 65) Component video...
... number of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 14) USB cable (1) (p. 72) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1) (p. 14, 95) Power cord (1) (p. 14) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 108) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 76) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 35, 65) Component video...
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.... The /CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is facing to the DC IN jack of your camcorder. z Tips • You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) (p. 95) after attaching it to your camcorder. The battery pack will not lose its charge in the direction of ...the arrow until it in this case. 14 b Notes • You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder. 4 Connect the power cord to your camcorder. Attach the battery pack by sliding it clicks. 2 Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) (the default setting)....
.... The /CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is facing to the DC IN jack of your camcorder. z Tips • You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) (p. 95) after attaching it to your camcorder. The battery pack will not lose its charge in the direction of ...the arrow until it in this case. 14 b Notes • You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder. 4 Connect the power cord to your camcorder. Attach the battery pack by sliding it clicks. 2 Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) (the default setting)....
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... Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then press DISPLAY/BATT INFO. You can check the remaining battery charge on the LCD screen. HDR-HC5 Battery pack Recording Format NP-FH50 Continuous Typical recording recording time time* HDV DV HDV DV 75 80 40 45 80 85 45 45 80 90 ...45 50 Continued , 15 Getting Started Replace the battery with a fully charged one, or charge the battery. Charging time Approximate time (min...
... Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then press DISPLAY/BATT INFO. You can check the remaining battery charge on the LCD screen. HDR-HC5 Battery pack Recording Format NP-FH50 Continuous Typical recording recording time time* HDV DV HDV DV 75 80 40 45 80 85 45 45 80 90 ...45 50 Continued , 15 Getting Started Replace the battery with a fully charged one, or charge the battery. Charging time Approximate time (min...
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Middle: When the LCD backlight turns off and zooming. On the battery pack • 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 is closed HDV DV HDV DV 105 115... 65 165 180 90 95 175 190 95 105 180 195 95 105 385 415 210 225 405 440 220 240 415 450 225 245 HDR-HC7 Battery pack Recording Format NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Continuous Typical recording recording time time* HDV DV HDV DV 70 70 40...
Middle: When the LCD backlight turns off and zooming. On the battery pack • 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 is closed HDV DV HDV DV 105 115... 65 165 180 90 95 175 190 95 105 180 195 95 105 385 415 210 225 405 440 220 240 415 450 225 245 HDR-HC7 Battery pack Recording Format NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Continuous Typical recording recording time time* HDV DV HDV DV 70 70 40...
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... appears every time you turn on the conditions under which you use an NP-FH70 or NPFH100 battery pack. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. • Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in the direction of the AC Adaptor or... battery terminal with any year up to the year 2079. CLOCK SET DATE 2007Y JAN M 1D 12: 00 AM...
... appears every time you turn on the conditions under which you use an NP-FH70 or NPFH100 battery pack. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. • Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in the direction of the AC Adaptor or... battery terminal with any year up to the year 2079. CLOCK SET DATE 2007Y JAN M 1D 12: 00 AM...
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Changing the language setting You can change the on the touch panel do not use your camcorder without any operation attempted for approximately 5 minutes, to show messages in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be displayed during playback (see page 61...they are automatically recorded on and setting the date and time (Continued) 3 Set [M] (month), then touch and repeat for [DATA CODE] (During Easy Handycam operation, you do not work correctly, adjust the touch panel (CALIBRATION) (p. 99). 18 Touch t [MENU] t (TIME/ LANGU.) t [LANGUAGE], ...
Changing the language setting You can change the on the touch panel do not use your camcorder without any operation attempted for approximately 5 minutes, to show messages in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be displayed during playback (see page 61...they are automatically recorded on and setting the date and time (Continued) 3 Set [M] (month), then touch and repeat for [DATA CODE] (During Easy Handycam operation, you do not work correctly, adjust the touch panel (CALIBRATION) (p. 99). 18 Touch t [MENU] t (TIME/ LANGU.) t [LANGUAGE], ...
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...adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. • Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO to toggle the screen indicators (such as Battery Info) on the LCD backlight, press and hold your camcorder in bright conditions or where you open or adjust the LCD panel. b Notes • Do not press the .../VF SET] - [VF B.LIGHT] (p. 59). Viewfinder Getting Started 90 degrees (max.) 1 90 degrees to the camcorder To turn on or off the LCD backlight to make the battery last longer Press and hold DISPLAY/BATT INFO for a few seconds until appears. Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording The...
...adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. • Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO to toggle the screen indicators (such as Battery Info) on the LCD backlight, press and hold your camcorder in bright conditions or where you open or adjust the LCD panel. b Notes • Do not press the .../VF SET] - [VF B.LIGHT] (p. 59). Viewfinder Getting Started 90 degrees (max.) 1 90 degrees to the camcorder To turn on or off the LCD backlight to make the battery last longer Press and hold DISPLAY/BATT INFO for a few seconds until appears. Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording The...
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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. Otherwise, image data may be damaged. • If you force the "Memory Stick Duo" into the slot in once. b Notes • When the access ...
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. Otherwise, image data may be damaged. • If you force the "Memory Stick Duo" into the slot in once. b Notes • When the access ...
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... adjustment. • When the white balance has been set between 1/725 to 1/10000 second, still images cannot be lost. Soften Sharpen SHUTTR SPEED (HDR-HC7) You can adjust the sharpness of the subject. Slower 125, 180, 250 Faster b Notes • When the shutter speed is anything other than... Menu z Tips • If you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, if keeps flashing after inside use (or vice versa), select [AUTO] and aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for your camcorder outdoors from inside the house, or vice versa, you ...
... adjustment. • When the white balance has been set between 1/725 to 1/10000 second, still images cannot be lost. Soften Sharpen SHUTTR SPEED (HDR-HC7) You can adjust the sharpness of the subject. Slower 125, 180, 250 Faster b Notes • When the shutter speed is anything other than... Menu z Tips • If you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, if keeps flashing after inside use (or vice versa), select [AUTO] and aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for your camcorder outdoors from inside the house, or vice versa, you ...
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...outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. • When you connect your camcorder to adjust the recording sound level automatically. The recording sound level adjustment bars appear on the LCD... will not be affected by this operation. b Notes • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording. to adjust the balance of the LCD screen's backlight. Low... to adjust the volume z Tips • For HDR-HC7: You can adjust the recording sound level manually. x LCD COLOR You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder...
...outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. • When you connect your camcorder to adjust the recording sound level automatically. The recording sound level adjustment bars appear on the LCD... will not be affected by this operation. b Notes • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording. to adjust the balance of the LCD screen's backlight. Low... to adjust the volume z Tips • For HDR-HC7: You can adjust the recording sound level manually. x LCD COLOR You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder...
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...beeping sound starts when you start recording when you attempt to record right after you switch on the camcorder (set the POWER switch to CAMERA-TAPE from unnecessarily battery exhausting. NEVER The camcorder is not automatically turned off when you start point, but a smooth transition can slightly reduce the... REC (Quick recording) You can be recorded. This is recommended). V-OUT/PANEL Shows displays such as the time code on your camcorder for more time to reach the recording start recording by pressing START/STOP. This function is useful to [ON], the interval between ...
...beeping sound starts when you start recording when you attempt to record right after you switch on the camcorder (set the POWER switch to CAMERA-TAPE from unnecessarily battery exhausting. NEVER The camcorder is not automatically turned off when you start point, but a smooth transition can slightly reduce the... REC (Quick recording) You can be recorded. This is recommended). V-OUT/PANEL Shows displays such as the time code on your camcorder for more time to reach the recording start recording by pressing START/STOP. This function is useful to [ON], the interval between ...
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...] - [MIC LEVEL] (HDR-HC7) The camcorder gets warm. • The camcorder may not function properly. • Insert a fresh battery in the compartment with its +/- terminals matching those of the functions that cannot be used together 86 Overall operations/Easy Handycam/Remote Commander The power does ...charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 14). • Use the AC Adaptor to connect to other than 12 hours. - If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam/ Remote Commander 79 • Batteries/...
...] - [MIC LEVEL] (HDR-HC7) The camcorder gets warm. • The camcorder may not function properly. • Insert a fresh battery in the compartment with its +/- terminals matching those of the functions that cannot be used together 86 Overall operations/Easy Handycam/Remote Commander The power does ...charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 14). • Use the AC Adaptor to connect to other than 12 hours. - If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam/ Remote Commander 79 • Batteries/...
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... time may be damaged. The buttons do not operate your Sony dealer. If the problem persists, the battery may not be correct in the current recording/playback situation. • Depending on /off (A.SHUT OFF). Touch to the camcorder correctly (p. 14). The buttons on the Remote Commander) (p.... about 1 minute to display the correct remaining battery time. LCD screen/viewfinder You cannot turn the LCD backlight off. • During Easy Handycam operation, you may be able to the wall outlet properly. • The battery charge is automatically turned off by pressing and ...
... time may be damaged. The buttons do not operate your Sony dealer. If the problem persists, the battery may not be correct in the current recording/playback situation. • Depending on /off (A.SHUT OFF). Touch to the camcorder correctly (p. 14). The buttons on the Remote Commander) (p.... about 1 minute to display the correct remaining battery time. LCD screen/viewfinder You cannot turn the LCD backlight off. • During Easy Handycam operation, you may be able to the wall outlet properly. • The battery charge is automatically turned off by pressing and ...
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... on a computer, format it again on tape; The cassette is connected correctly (p. 14). • Moisture condensation has occurred inside the camcorder (p. 97). The new recording overwrites the existing one time is inserted. • Slide the POWER switch to always display the remaining tape...is one (p. 93). • Perform the operation again on the index screen at one . Cancel Easy Handycam operation (p. 23). You cannot operate functions using a cassette with battery operation) and therefore increases noise. You cannot delete pictures or format a "Memory Stick Duo." •...
... on a computer, format it again on tape; The cassette is connected correctly (p. 14). • Moisture condensation has occurred inside the camcorder (p. 97). The new recording overwrites the existing one time is inserted. • Slide the POWER switch to always display the remaining tape...is one (p. 93). • Perform the operation again on the index screen at one . Cancel Easy Handycam operation (p. 23). You cannot operate functions using a cassette with battery operation) and therefore increases noise. You cannot delete pictures or format a "Memory Stick Duo." •...
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... warning)* • Eject the cassette, remove the power source, and then leave it and operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) (p. 95). • Connect the DC plug of your camcorder for about 1 hour with the cassette lid open (p. 97). (Warning indicator pertaining to "Memory Stick...
... warning)* • Eject the cassette, remove the power source, and then leave it and operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) (p. 95). • Connect the DC plug of your camcorder for about 1 hour with the cassette lid open (p. 97). (Warning indicator pertaining to "Memory Stick...