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Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/ Printed in Japan 2-319-806-11(1) Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide HDR-HC5/HC7 Enjoying pictures with high definition quality 11 Getting Started 13 Recording/ Playback 22 Using the Menu 40 Dubbing/Editing 65 Using a Computer 74 Troubleshooting 79 Additional Information 91 Quick Reference 105 Spanish Quick Guide/ Guía rápida en español 116 US US © 2007 Sony Corporation
Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/ Printed in Japan 2-319-806-11(1) Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide HDR-HC5/HC7 Enjoying pictures with high definition quality 11 Getting Started 13 Recording/ Playback 22 Using the Menu 40 Dubbing/Editing 65 Using a Computer 74 Troubleshooting 79 Additional Information 91 Quick Reference 105 Spanish Quick Guide/ Guía rápida en español 116 US US © 2007 Sony Corporation
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...Step Guide" and software 76 Viewing "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...
...Step Guide" and software 76 Viewing "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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...Handycam operation, not all settings are functional (p. 23). BACK LIGHT - [SCENE SELECT] - [SPOT METER] - [EXPOSURE] - [WHITE BAL.] - [SHUTTR SPEED] - [SPOT FOCUS] - [FOCUS] - [ AUDIO MIX] of [DV SET] - [MIC LEVEL] (HDR-HC7) The camcorder gets warm. • The camcorder...disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam/ Remote Commander 79 • Batteries/Power..., 79 Troubleshooting The camcorder does not operate even when the power is not a malfunction. Settings change during Easy Handycam operation. • During Easy Handycam operation,...
...Handycam operation, not all settings are functional (p. 23). BACK LIGHT - [SCENE SELECT] - [SPOT METER] - [EXPOSURE] - [WHITE BAL.] - [SHUTTR SPEED] - [SPOT FOCUS] - [FOCUS] - [ AUDIO MIX] of [DV SET] - [MIC LEVEL] (HDR-HC7) The camcorder gets warm. • The camcorder...disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam/ Remote Commander 79 • Batteries/Power..., 79 Troubleshooting The camcorder does not operate even when the power is not a malfunction. Settings change during Easy Handycam operation. • During Easy Handycam operation,...
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...14, 95). The buttons do not appear on the touch panel. • Touch the LCD screen lightly. • Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO on your Sony dealer. Change the setting of your VCR with a new one (p. 14, 95). • The indicated time may not be able to check the ... camcorder is completed (p. 14). Troubleshooting (Continued) • Cover the sensor of [A.SHUT OFF] (p. 62), or turn on the power again (p. 17), or use them together (p. 86). LCD screen/viewfinder You cannot turn the LCD backlight off. • During Easy Handycam operation, you do not work at all. • Adjust the...
...14, 95). The buttons do not appear on the touch panel. • Touch the LCD screen lightly. • Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO on your Sony dealer. Change the setting of your VCR with a new one (p. 14, 95). • The indicated time may not be able to check the ... camcorder is completed (p. 14). Troubleshooting (Continued) • Cover the sensor of [A.SHUT OFF] (p. 62), or turn on the power again (p. 17), or use them together (p. 86). LCD screen/viewfinder You cannot turn the LCD backlight off. • During Easy Handycam operation, you do not work at all. • Adjust the...
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...display does not appear while using the AC Adaptor, rewind/fast forward speed increases (compared with Cassette Memory. • This camcorder does not support Cassette Memory, so the indicator does not appear. You cannot delete the recorded picture on the tape. •...8226; Slide the POWER switch to always display the remaining tape indicator (p. 61). Troubleshooting Continued , 81 This is not displayed. • During Easy Handycam operation, not all menu items are functional. Cancel Easy Handycam operation (p. 23). You cannot operate functions using a "Memory Stick Duo," even ...
...display does not appear while using the AC Adaptor, rewind/fast forward speed increases (compared with Cassette Memory. • This camcorder does not support Cassette Memory, so the indicator does not appear. You cannot delete the recorded picture on the tape. •...8226; Slide the POWER switch to always display the remaining tape indicator (p. 61). Troubleshooting Continued , 81 This is not displayed. • During Easy Handycam operation, not all menu items are functional. Cancel Easy Handycam operation (p. 23). You cannot operate functions using a "Memory Stick Duo," even ...
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... hour, then reinsert the cassette (p. 97). This is not a malfunction. 82 The tape does not start when you cannot use the internal flash with your camcorder (p. 93). While executing [FADER] - [D.EFFECT] - [PICT.EFFECT] - [SMTH SLW REC] - [COLOR BAR] The recording image view looks different. ...formats on the same tape. • Do not record pictures in the LP mode. • When [QUICK REC] is set to moisture condensation. Troubleshooting (Continued) The data file name is not indicated correctly, or flashes. • The file is damaged. • Use the file format compatible with...
... hour, then reinsert the cassette (p. 97). This is not a malfunction. 82 The tape does not start when you cannot use the internal flash with your camcorder (p. 93). While executing [FADER] - [D.EFFECT] - [PICT.EFFECT] - [SMTH SLW REC] - [COLOR BAR] The recording image view looks different. ...formats on the same tape. • Do not record pictures in the LP mode. • When [QUICK REC] is set to moisture condensation. Troubleshooting (Continued) The data file name is not indicated correctly, or flashes. • The file is damaged. • Use the file format compatible with...
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...Horizontal bands appear. • This may be changed during Easy Handycam operation (p. 23). Troubleshooting Continued , 83 Tiny spots in total darkness. Black bands appear when you are not suitable for a few seconds to [OFF] (p. 49). • For HDR-HC7: Adjust [SHUTTR SPEED] (p. 45). Adjust the focus manually...(p. 19). The subjects passing fast by the frame rapidly might appear crooked. • This is not a malfunction. • For HDR-HC7: This may occur when recording pictures under lighting from a discharge tube, such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp. ...
...Horizontal bands appear. • This may be changed during Easy Handycam operation (p. 23). Troubleshooting Continued , 83 Tiny spots in total darkness. Black bands appear when you are not suitable for a few seconds to [OFF] (p. 49). • For HDR-HC7: Adjust [SHUTTR SPEED] (p. 45). Adjust the focus manually...(p. 19). The subjects passing fast by the frame rapidly might appear crooked. • This is not a malfunction. • For HDR-HC7: This may occur when recording pictures under lighting from a discharge tube, such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp. ...
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.../"Memory Stick Duo"" section (p. 81). Horizontal lines appear on another camcorder. • Adjust [ AUDIO MIX] (p. 58). The picture or sound breaks off . • This occurs if the tape or video head is dirty (p. 98). • Use the Sony mini DV cassette. Noises appear and or is not a malfunction ...8226; The tape you have modified file names or folders, or have edited the data on a computer (In this case, the file name flashes). Troubleshooting (Continued) Playback Refer also to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. • Rewind the tape (p. 29). You cannot play back in reverse direction...
.../"Memory Stick Duo"" section (p. 81). Horizontal lines appear on another camcorder. • Adjust [ AUDIO MIX] (p. 58). The picture or sound breaks off . • This occurs if the tape or video head is dirty (p. 98). • Use the Sony mini DV cassette. Noises appear and or is not a malfunction ...8226; The tape you have modified file names or folders, or have edited the data on a computer (In this case, the file name flashes). Troubleshooting (Continued) Playback Refer also to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. • Rewind the tape (p. 29). You cannot play back in reverse direction...
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... connected with the i.LINK cable. • You cannot view the picture in the HD (high definition) image quality on a 4:3 TV. Troubleshooting Continued , 85 Time code and other information appear on the display of the A/V connecting cable are recorded in 16:9 (wide) mode on ...This happens when viewing a picture recorded in both HDV and DV formats. This is not a malfunction. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your camcorder (p. 31). • There is a blank section between recorded sections of the connected device (p. 60). • When you are not output from ...
... connected with the i.LINK cable. • You cannot view the picture in the HD (high definition) image quality on a 4:3 TV. Troubleshooting Continued , 85 Time code and other information appear on the display of the A/V connecting cable are recorded in 16:9 (wide) mode on ...This happens when viewing a picture recorded in both HDV and DV formats. This is not a malfunction. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your camcorder (p. 31). • There is a blank section between recorded sections of the connected device (p. 60). • When you are not output from ...
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...computer. • You cannot use them again correctly. Not available If this unit. Make sure that cannot be used together Depending on another camcorder is not heard. • Adjust [ AUDIO MIX] from the [ST1] (original sound) side until the sound is not connected properly. ...the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the (USB) jack on this function is connected to the input jack of [EXPOSURE] [SCENE SELECT] NightShot, [TELE MACRO], [CINEMA EFECT], [OLD MOVIE], [COLOR SLOW S] [SPOT METER] NightShot, [CINEMA EFECT] Troubleshooting (Continued) You cannot dub correctly using...
...computer. • You cannot use them again correctly. Not available If this unit. Make sure that cannot be used together Depending on another camcorder is not heard. • Adjust [ AUDIO MIX] from the [ST1] (original sound) side until the sound is not connected properly. ...the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the (USB) jack on this function is connected to the input jack of [EXPOSURE] [SCENE SELECT] NightShot, [TELE MACRO], [CINEMA EFECT], [OLD MOVIE], [COLOR SLOW S] [SPOT METER] NightShot, [CINEMA EFECT] Troubleshooting (Continued) You cannot dub correctly using...
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Troubleshooting 87 Not available [EXPOSURE] [WHITE BAL.] [SHARPNESS] [SHUTTR SPEED] of the CAM CTRL dial (HDR-HC7) [AE SHIFT] [SPOT FOCUS] [TELE MACRO] [COLOR SLOW S] [HISTOGRAM] [DIGITAL ZOOM] [FADER] [D.EFFECT] [OLD MOVIE] of [D.EFFECT] ...[SMTH SLW REC] [FIREWORKS], [MANUAL] of [EXPOSURE], [CINEMA EFECT] [SCENE SELECT] [SCENE SELECT], during tape recording NightShot, [SCENE SELECT], [MANUAL] of [SHUTTR SPEED] (HDR-HC7), [FADER], [D.EFFECT] [DIGITAL ZOOM], [D.EFFECT], while displaying the date and time [TELE MACRO] [CANDLE], [FIREWORKS], [SUPER NS], [COLOR SLOW S], [D.EFFECT] [SUPER NS], ...
Troubleshooting 87 Not available [EXPOSURE] [WHITE BAL.] [SHARPNESS] [SHUTTR SPEED] of the CAM CTRL dial (HDR-HC7) [AE SHIFT] [SPOT FOCUS] [TELE MACRO] [COLOR SLOW S] [HISTOGRAM] [DIGITAL ZOOM] [FADER] [D.EFFECT] [OLD MOVIE] of [D.EFFECT] ...[SMTH SLW REC] [FIREWORKS], [MANUAL] of [EXPOSURE], [CINEMA EFECT] [SCENE SELECT] [SCENE SELECT], during tape recording NightShot, [SCENE SELECT], [MANUAL] of [SHUTTR SPEED] (HDR-HC7), [FADER], [D.EFFECT] [DIGITAL ZOOM], [D.EFFECT], while displaying the date and time [TELE MACRO] [CANDLE], [FIREWORKS], [SUPER NS], [COLOR SLOW S], [D.EFFECT] [SUPER NS], ...
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Use the flash. • The camcorder is damaged. Hold the camcorder steady with the flash. (Warning indicator pertaining to display the message again. Description of warning messages If messages appear on the screen (p. 62). Turn off ... image is protected (p. 71). - (Warning indicator pertaining to the write-protect of lights is not sufficient, so camera-shake easily occurs. check the tab. (p. 92) Troubleshooting Continued , 89 Touch to camera-shake warning) • The amount of the "Memory Stick Duo")* • The write-protect tab on the cassette is set...
Use the flash. • The camcorder is damaged. Hold the camcorder steady with the flash. (Warning indicator pertaining to display the message again. Description of warning messages If messages appear on the screen (p. 62). Turn off ... image is protected (p. 71). - (Warning indicator pertaining to the write-protect of lights is not sufficient, so camera-shake easily occurs. check the tab. (p. 92) Troubleshooting Continued , 89 Touch to camera-shake warning) • The amount of the "Memory Stick Duo")* • The write-protect tab on the cassette is set...