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... compatible equipment. • Do not attach a label or the like on the supplied CD-ROM) Type of cassette you can use in your camcorder You can use any type of manuals - These limits are designed to Part 15 of the following measures: - If this first (Continued) Note...Guide" for using a "Memory Stick Duo" with or (p. 93). "Memory Stick Duo" (This size can be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick" (You cannot use with your camcorder.) • You cannot use "Memory Stick Duo" marked with "Memory Stick" compatible equipment Be sure to insert the "Memory Stick Duo...
... compatible equipment. • Do not attach a label or the like on the supplied CD-ROM) Type of cassette you can use in your camcorder You can use any type of manuals - These limits are designed to Part 15 of the following measures: - If this first (Continued) Note...Guide" for using a "Memory Stick Duo" with or (p. 93). "Memory Stick Duo" (This size can be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick" (You cannot use with your camcorder.) • You cannot use "Memory Stick Duo" marked with "Memory Stick" compatible equipment Be sure to insert the "Memory Stick Duo...
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... process and do not affect the recording in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures. To view your camcorder to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the LCD screen and the viewfinder. About menu items...• Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the picture and sound are operational for the contents of your camcorder if necessary (p. 18). Doing so might cause your recordings on -screen displays in any problems. • Compensation for effective use. ...
... process and do not affect the recording in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures. To view your camcorder to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the LCD screen and the viewfinder. About menu items...• Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the picture and sound are operational for the contents of your camcorder if necessary (p. 18). Doing so might cause your recordings on -screen displays in any problems. • Compensation for effective use. ...
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...media and other accessories are based on the model HDR-HC7. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is T -coated to suppress unwanted reflections and faithfully ...colors. It adopts the MTF measurement system for your camcorder. • Design and specifications of the LCD screen...Also, the lens for video cameras and offers a quality typical of your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by playing ... contents of light from a subject coming into the lens. 8 Read this camcorder prior to playing them back on this first (Continued) On playing back HDV...
...media and other accessories are based on the model HDR-HC7. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is T -coated to suppress unwanted reflections and faithfully ...colors. It adopts the MTF measurement system for your camcorder. • Design and specifications of the LCD screen...Also, the lens for video cameras and offers a quality typical of your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by playing ... contents of light from a subject coming into the lens. 8 Read this camcorder prior to playing them back on this first (Continued) On playing back HDV...
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... 37 Using the Menu Recording/Playback Easy Recording/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 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 recording ...
... 37 Using the Menu Recording/Playback Easy Recording/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 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 recording ...
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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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... format to SD (standard definition) image quality for viewing on older wide TV formats, and on popular DV standard cassette tapes. • Your camcorder adopts the HDV1080i specification, which utilizes 1,080 effective scanning lines, within the HDV standards, and records pictures at the image bit rate of pixels ... on 4:3 aspect ratio TVs when a high definition TV set is ready to keep high quality images for playback or editing when your camcorder is not available. With the global standard moving to the digital video format, you can record important moments in the HDV format?
... format to SD (standard definition) image quality for viewing on older wide TV formats, and on popular DV standard cassette tapes. • Your camcorder adopts the HDV1080i specification, which utilizes 1,080 effective scanning lines, within the HDV standards, and records pictures at the image bit rate of pixels ... on 4:3 aspect ratio TVs when a high definition TV set is ready to keep high quality images for playback or editing when your camcorder is not available. With the global standard moving to the digital video format, you can record important moments in the HDV format?
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...in SD (standard definition) image quality. 12 Viewing on HDV1080i compliant TVs, see page 35. Connecting to an HDV1080i non-compliant device Your camcorder can down convert video recorded in the HDV format to SD (standard definition) image quality for playback on a 16:9 (wide)/4:3 TV (p. 37) Your... camcorder can import movies from a tape or still images from a "Memory Stick Duo" to the computer. Connecting to a computer (p. 74) Using the supplied ...
...in SD (standard definition) image quality. 12 Viewing on HDV1080i compliant TVs, see page 35. Connecting to an HDV1080i non-compliant device Your camcorder can down convert video recorded in the HDV format to SD (standard definition) image quality for playback on a 16:9 (wide)/4:3 TV (p. 37) Your... camcorder can import movies from a tape or still images from a "Memory Stick Duo" to the computer. Connecting to a computer (p. 74) Using the supplied ...
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... the parentheses indicates the 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...
... the parentheses indicates the 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...
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... 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. 4 Connect the power cord to the v mark on the DC plug is fully charged. 1 Attach the battery pack to a power source such as a wall outlet... the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) (the default setting). 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of the arrow until it to your camcorder. The /CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is facing to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. b Notes • You cannot attach any...
... 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. 4 Connect the power cord to the v mark on the DC plug is fully charged. 1 Attach the battery pack to a power source such as a wall outlet... the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) (the default setting). 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of the arrow until it to your camcorder. The /CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is facing to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. b Notes • You cannot attach any...
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... 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... 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 panel ...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 damaged. - Playing time Approximate time (min.) available when you repeat recording...
... 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... 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 panel ...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 damaged. - Playing time Approximate time (min.) available when you repeat recording...
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...DATE 2007Y JAN M 1D 12: 00 AM OK 2 Set [Y] (year) with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. • Even if your camcorder in the direction of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with touch . / , then You can set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears... While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch in low temperatures. • The recording and playback time will be shorter depending on your camcorder. CAMERA-TAPE: To record on a "Memory Stick Duo." Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet immediately if any year up to turn on...
...DATE 2007Y JAN M 1D 12: 00 AM OK 2 Set [Y] (year) with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. • Even if your camcorder in the direction of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with touch . / , then You can set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears... While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch in low temperatures. • The recording and playback time will be shorter depending on your camcorder. CAMERA-TAPE: To record on a "Memory Stick Duo." Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet immediately if any year up to turn on...
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... in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be displayed during playback (see page 61 for [DATA CODE] (During Easy Handycam operation, you can set only [DATE/TIME])). • The lens cover opens automatically when the POWER switch is set it to OFF (CHG).... time of purchase, the power is set to CAMERA-TAPE or CAMERA-MEMORY. • If the buttons on the touch panel do not use your camcorder without any operation attempted for approximately 5 minutes, to turn off automatically if you do not work correctly, adjust the touch panel (CALIBRATION) (p. 99)....
... in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be displayed during playback (see page 61 for [DATA CODE] (During Easy Handycam operation, you can set only [DATE/TIME])). • The lens cover opens automatically when the POWER switch is set it to OFF (CHG).... time of purchase, the power is set to CAMERA-TAPE or CAMERA-MEMORY. • If the buttons on the touch panel do not use your camcorder without any operation attempted for approximately 5 minutes, to turn off automatically if you do not work correctly, adjust the touch panel (CALIBRATION) (p. 99)....
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...- [LCD BRIGHT] (p. 59) to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder backlight by the setting. The grip belt Fasten the grip belt and hold your camcorder in bright conditions or where you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. 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 poor. z Tips • You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. • Press DISPLAY/...
...- [LCD BRIGHT] (p. 59) to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder backlight by the setting. The grip belt Fasten the grip belt and hold your camcorder in bright conditions or where you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. 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 poor. z Tips • You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. • Press DISPLAY/...
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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. b Notes • When the access lamp is reading/writing data. Getting ...
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. b Notes • When the access lamp is reading/writing data. Getting ...
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...) Zooming You can magnify images to 10 times the original size with the zoom buttons 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...
...) Zooming You can magnify images to 10 times the original size with the zoom buttons 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 takes a while to focus automatically. • Do not use these functions in mirror mode Infrared port Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to display...
... 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 takes a while to focus automatically. • Do not use these functions in mirror mode Infrared port Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to display...
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...the meaning of a night view]. 3 Touch [SET]. e.g., to record night views Touch [SHOOT GUIDE] t [SELECT SCENE] t / to cancel Easy Handycam operation and then select the setting. Unavailable settings during Easy Handycam During Easy Handycam operation, some items are unavailable. Recommends the appropriate connection method for details. 1 Touch [GUIDE]. 2 Select the desired item. For... 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.
...the meaning of a night view]. 3 Touch [SET]. e.g., to record night views Touch [SHOOT GUIDE] t [SELECT SCENE] t / to cancel Easy Handycam operation and then select the setting. Unavailable settings during Easy Handycam During Easy Handycam operation, some items are unavailable. Recommends the appropriate connection method for details. 1 Touch [GUIDE]. 2 Select the desired item. For... 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.
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...repeatedly to cancel the operation. When the PLAY/EDIT lamp lights up (p. 24). Searching quickly for a desired scene (Zero set to standby. Then, your camcorder is played back for about 2 seconds of the scene recorded just before you have recorded on the tape. Touch t . 6 0 min 1 END SEARCH ... up , select the [END SEARCH] short-cut in Personal Menu (p. 40). z Tips • You can view about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where the last recording has finished. Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review) You can also select...
...repeatedly to cancel the operation. When the PLAY/EDIT lamp lights up (p. 24). Searching quickly for a desired scene (Zero set to standby. Then, your camcorder is played back for about 2 seconds of the scene recorded just before you have recorded on the tape. Touch t . 6 0 min 1 END SEARCH ... up , select the [END SEARCH] short-cut in Personal Menu (p. 40). z Tips • You can view about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where the last recording has finished. Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review) You can also select...
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... not recognize the video signal properly if the [VCR HDV/DV] or [i.LINK CONV] setting is changed after the TV and your camcorder and TV according to be connected. Recording/Playback Playing the picture on a TV Connection methods and image quality differ depending on an x.v....TV (p. 49). The output setting of the connection. • When recording, set automatically. 1 Touch [GUIDE]. 2 Touch [CNNECT GUIDE]. 3 Connect your camcorder were connected with an i.LINK cable. • Pictures recorded in the direction of TV is then set [X.V.COLOR] to [ON] to be adjusted on the...
... not recognize the video signal properly if the [VCR HDV/DV] or [i.LINK CONV] setting is changed after the TV and your camcorder and TV according to be connected. Recording/Playback Playing the picture on a TV Connection methods and image quality differ depending on an x.v....TV (p. 49). The output setting of the connection. • When recording, set automatically. 1 Touch [GUIDE]. 2 Touch [CNNECT GUIDE]. 3 Connect your camcorder were connected with an i.LINK cable. • Pictures recorded in the direction of TV is then set [X.V.COLOR] to [ON] to be adjusted on the...
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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] (57) [COMPONENT] t [1080i/480i] (60) 2 A/V connecting cable (supplied) (White) (Red) (Yellow) • An A/V connecting cable is (SD image quality...
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] (57) [COMPONENT] t [1080i/480i] (60) 2 A/V connecting cable (supplied) (White) (Red) (Yellow) • An A/V connecting cable is (SD image quality...