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3-278-987-12(1) Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide HDR-HC9 Enjoying pictures with 10 high definition quality Getting Started 12 Recording/ Playback 21 Using the Menu 39 Dubbing/Editing 64 Using a Computer 73 Troubleshooting 78 Additional Information 90 Quick Reference 103 Spanish Quick Guide/ Guía rápida en español 115 © 2008 Sony Corporation
3-278-987-12(1) Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide HDR-HC9 Enjoying pictures with 10 high definition quality Getting Started 12 Recording/ Playback 21 Using the Menu 39 Dubbing/Editing 64 Using a Computer 73 Troubleshooting 78 Additional Information 90 Quick Reference 103 Spanish Quick Guide/ Guía rápida en español 115 © 2008 Sony Corporation
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...Step Guide" and software 75 Viewing "First Step Guide 77 Using a Macintosh computer ........ 77 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 78 Warning indicators and messages 87 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ...... 90 Maintenance and precautions ...... 91 Usable cassette tapes 91 About the "Memory Stick... 92 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 93 About i.LINK 95 About x.v.Color 96 On using your camcorder 96 Specifications 99 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ......103 Indicators displayed during recording/ playback 107 Index 111 Spanish Quick...
...Step Guide" and software 75 Viewing "First Step Guide 77 Using a Macintosh computer ........ 77 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 78 Warning indicators and messages 87 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ...... 90 Maintenance and precautions ...... 91 Usable cassette tapes 91 About the "Memory Stick... 92 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 93 About i.LINK 95 About x.v.Color 96 On using your camcorder 96 Specifications 99 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ......103 Indicators displayed during recording/ playback 107 Index 111 Spanish Quick...
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...(p. 22). If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your camcorder, use it after about 1 minute. • Press the RESET button (p. 104) using your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam/ Remote Commander 78 • Batteries/Power sources 79 • LCD screen/...8226; Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 13). • Use the AC Adaptor to connect to troubleshoot the problem. terminals matching those of the functions that cannot be used together 85 Overall operations/Easy Handycam/Remote Commander The power does not turn on the...
...(p. 22). If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your camcorder, use it after about 1 minute. • Press the RESET button (p. 104) using your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam/ Remote Commander 78 • Batteries/Power sources 79 • LCD screen/...8226; Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 13). • Use the AC Adaptor to connect to troubleshoot the problem. terminals matching those of the functions that cannot be used together 85 Overall operations/Easy Handycam/Remote Commander The power does not turn on the...
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...VCR. • Cover the sensor of [A.SHUT OFF] (p. 61), or turn off . • During Easy Handycam operation, you do not operate your Sony dealer. The /CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged. • Attach.... If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off by pressing and holding DISPLAY/BATT INFO (p. 22). LCD screen/viewfinder You cannot turn...lightly. • Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO on /off (A.SHUT OFF). Continued , 79 Troubleshooting
...VCR. • Cover the sensor of [A.SHUT OFF] (p. 61), or turn off . • During Easy Handycam operation, you do not operate your Sony dealer. The /CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged. • Attach.... If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off by pressing and holding DISPLAY/BATT INFO (p. 22). LCD screen/viewfinder You cannot turn...lightly. • Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO on /off (A.SHUT OFF). Continued , 79 Troubleshooting
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...correctly (p. 13). • Moisture condensation has occurred inside the camcorder (p. 96). Cancel Easy Handycam operation (p. 22). you can only rewind the tape and ...when the LCD panel is not displayed. • During Easy Handycam operation, not all menu items are grayed out. • ...a "Memory Stick Duo" formatted on a computer, format it again on your camcorder (p. 51). Image protection cannot be ejected from the compartment. • Make...forward speed increases (compared with Cassette Memory. • This camcorder does not support Cassette Memory, so the indicator does not appear...
...correctly (p. 13). • Moisture condensation has occurred inside the camcorder (p. 96). Cancel Easy Handycam operation (p. 22). you can only rewind the tape and ...when the LCD panel is not displayed. • During Easy Handycam operation, not all menu items are grayed out. • ...a "Memory Stick Duo" formatted on a computer, format it again on your camcorder (p. 51). Image protection cannot be ejected from the compartment. • Make...forward speed increases (compared with Cassette Memory. • This camcorder does not support Cassette Memory, so the indicator does not appear...
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... or insert a new cassette (p. 91). • The tape is a blank section between 1/725 to moisture condensation. Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder (p. 92). Insert another "Memory Stick Duo" or format the "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 51). When [SHUTTR SPEED] is set between recorded sections of your... • Do not record pictures in SP mode and LP mode on the "Memory Stick Duo" with your camcorder for at least 1 hour, then reinsert the cassette (p. 96). Continued , 81 Troubleshooting This is full. The tape does not start when you press START/STOP. • Slide the POWER switch ...
... or insert a new cassette (p. 91). • The tape is a blank section between 1/725 to moisture condensation. Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder (p. 92). Insert another "Memory Stick Duo" or format the "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 51). When [SHUTTR SPEED] is set between recorded sections of your... • Do not record pictures in SP mode and LP mode on the "Memory Stick Duo" with your camcorder for at least 1 hour, then reinsert the cassette (p. 96). Continued , 81 Troubleshooting This is full. The tape does not start when you press START/STOP. • Slide the POWER switch ...
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... the image device (CMOS sensor) reads out image signals, the subjects passing in white, red, blue, or green appear on the recording conditions. Troubleshooting (Continued) [COLOR SLOW S] does not operate correctly. • [COLOR SLOW S] may occur when recording pictures under lighting from a discharge tube...does not appear on the backlight (p. 18). The backlight function does not function. • The backlight function does not work during Easy Handycam operation. Use NightShot or [SUPER NS]. Horizontal bands appear. • This may not operate correctly in [SUPER NS] or [COLOR ...
... the image device (CMOS sensor) reads out image signals, the subjects passing in white, red, blue, or green appear on the recording conditions. Troubleshooting (Continued) [COLOR SLOW S] does not operate correctly. • [COLOR SLOW S] may occur when recording pictures under lighting from a discharge tube...does not appear on the backlight (p. 18). The backlight function does not function. • The backlight function does not work during Easy Handycam operation. Use NightShot or [SUPER NS]. Horizontal bands appear. • This may not operate correctly in [SUPER NS] or [COLOR ...
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... This occurs if the tape or video head is dirty (p. 97). • Use the Sony mini DV cassette. This is not a malfunction. If one day's recording is too short, your camcorder (NTSC). Continued , 83 Troubleshooting Fine patterns flicker, diagonal lines look jagged. • Adjust [SHARPNESS] to "Cassette tapes/"...tape was recorded without setting the date and time. • A blank section on the tape is being played. • The data code on another camcorder. • Adjust [ AUDIO MIX] (p. 57). Noises appear and or is displayed on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. • Rewind the tape (p. 28...
... This occurs if the tape or video head is dirty (p. 97). • Use the Sony mini DV cassette. This is not a malfunction. If one day's recording is too short, your camcorder (NTSC). Continued , 83 Troubleshooting Fine patterns flicker, diagonal lines look jagged. • Adjust [SHARPNESS] to "Cassette tapes/"...tape was recorded without setting the date and time. • A blank section on the tape is being played. • The data code on another camcorder. • Adjust [ AUDIO MIX] (p. 57). Noises appear and or is displayed on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. • Rewind the tape (p. 28...
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... connected device (p. 59). • When you record on a tape in the DV format are not output from connected devices on your camcorder (p. 30). Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the component video cable. • Set [COMPONENT] on the (STANDARD SET) menu... according to the requirements of the connected device. • Set [DISP OUTPUT] to turn on your camcorder again. Troubleshooting (Continued) • There is not a malfunction. This is a blank section between recorded sections of the A/V connecting cable are recorded in the ...
... connected device (p. 59). • When you record on a tape in the DV format are not output from connected devices on your camcorder (p. 30). Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the component video cable. • Set [COMPONENT] on the (STANDARD SET) menu... according to the requirements of the connected device. • Set [DISP OUTPUT] to turn on your camcorder again. Troubleshooting (Continued) • There is not a malfunction. This is a blank section between recorded sections of the A/V connecting cable are recorded in the ...
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... to the input jack of [EXPOSURE] NightShot, [TELE MACRO], [SUPER NS], [CINEMA EFECT], [OLD MOVIE], [COLOR SLOW S] Continued , 85 Troubleshooting Still pictures cannot be used repeatedly for dubbing a picture from a device connected with HDV1080i specification, you may be connected is not compatible with the A/V... to the recorded tape on this function is not heard. • Adjust [ AUDIO MIX] from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect them together. You cannot dub correctly using the A/V connecting cable. • You cannot input externally from ...
... to the input jack of [EXPOSURE] NightShot, [TELE MACRO], [SUPER NS], [CINEMA EFECT], [OLD MOVIE], [COLOR SLOW S] Continued , 85 Troubleshooting Still pictures cannot be used repeatedly for dubbing a picture from a device connected with HDV1080i specification, you may be connected is not compatible with the A/V... to the recorded tape on this function is not heard. • Adjust [ AUDIO MIX] from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect them together. You cannot dub correctly using the A/V connecting cable. • You cannot input externally from ...
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Troubleshooting (Continued) Not available [SPOT MTR·FCS] [SPOT METER] [EXPOSURE] [WHITE BAL.] [SHARPNESS] [SHUTTR SPEED] of the CAM CTRL dial [AE SHIFT] [SPOT FOCUS] [TELE ...
Troubleshooting (Continued) Not available [SPOT MTR·FCS] [SPOT METER] [EXPOSURE] [WHITE BAL.] [SHARPNESS] [SHUTTR SPEED] of the CAM CTRL dial [AE SHIFT] [SPOT FOCUS] [TELE ...
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...(p. 96). E:61:ss / E:62:ss / E:91:ss • Contact your camcorder again. • Change the cassette. C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis display) C:04:ss • The battery pack is inserted (p. 92). Troubleshooting Continued , 87 E (Battery level warning) • The battery pack is unreadable ... (Moisture condensation warning)* • Eject the cassette, remove the power source, and then leave it and operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Do not perform this procedure if moisture condensation has occurred (p. 96). • Remove the power source...
...(p. 96). E:61:ss / E:62:ss / E:91:ss • Contact your camcorder again. • Change the cassette. C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis display) C:04:ss • The battery pack is inserted (p. 92). Troubleshooting Continued , 87 E (Battery level warning) • The battery pack is unreadable ... (Moisture condensation warning)* • Eject the cassette, remove the power source, and then leave it and operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Do not perform this procedure if moisture condensation has occurred (p. 96). • Remove the power source...
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If even then the indicator flashes, the "Memory Stick Duo" might be damaged. You cannot delete created folders using your camcorder. • You will have to format the "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 51), or delete them using your computer. Check the printer. • Switch ... Stick Duo" Reinsert the Memory Stick. (p. 19) • Reinsert the "Memory Stick Duo" a few times. Memory Stick folders are being stored onto it . 89 Troubleshooting Try with another "Memory Stick Duo." x Dual Rec Cannot save still picture. • Do not eject "Memory Stick Duo" while still images are full. •...
If even then the indicator flashes, the "Memory Stick Duo" might be damaged. You cannot delete created folders using your camcorder. • You will have to format the "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 51), or delete them using your computer. Check the printer. • Switch ... Stick Duo" Reinsert the Memory Stick. (p. 19) • Reinsert the "Memory Stick Duo" a few times. Memory Stick folders are being stored onto it . 89 Troubleshooting Try with another "Memory Stick Duo." x Dual Rec Cannot save still picture. • Do not eject "Memory Stick Duo" while still images are full. •...