2-891-370-11(1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide DCR-HC28 © 2006 Sony Corporation Getting Started 11 Recording/ 22 Playback Using the Menu 34 Dubbing/Editing 48 Troubleshooting 54 Additional Information 64 Spanish Quick Guide/ Guía rápida en español 77
WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them. Cleaning Unplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (Continued) Lightning Safety Check For added protection for this set during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the set due to lightning and power-line surges.
Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. CAUTION Replace the battery with the specified type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result. For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you.
Read this first (Continued) However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely highprecision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on the LCD screen and the viewfinder. These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.
Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .................................................................. 3 Read this first ........................................................................................... 5 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items ............................................................ 11 Step 2: Charging the battery pack ......................................................... 12 Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly .........
Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review) ....................... 31 Playing the picture on a TV ....................................................................32 Using the Menu Using the menu items ...........................................................34 Operation button items ...........................................................................36 Menu items .............................................................................................41 MANUAL SET menu .....
Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ................................................................ 64 Usable cassette tapes ............................................................................ 65 About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ................................................... 66 About i.LINK ........................................................................................... 67 Maintenance and precautions ...............................................................
Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP30 (1) (p. 12, 66) AC Adaptor (1) (p. 12) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Getting Started Power cord (1) (p. 12) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 32, 48) Lens cap (1) (p.
Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series/H series) (p. 66) after attaching it to your camcorder. 2 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to OFF(CHG) (The default setting). POWER switch DC IN jack DC plug 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. To the wall outlet AC Adaptor Power cord 1 Align the terminals of the battery pack and your camcorder 1, then attach the battery pack and click it into place 2.
5 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. You can operate your camcorder using the power from the wall outlet by making the same connections as you do when charging the battery pack. The battery pack will not lose its charge in this case. To remove the battery pack 1 Slide the POWER switch to OFF(CHG).
Step2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) Playing time Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack. Battery pack LCD panel opened LCD panel closed NP-FP30 (supplied) 105 135 NP-FP50 150 190 NP-FP71 370 465 NP-FP90 550 705 NP-FH50 170 220 NP-FH70 370 465 NP-FH100 845 1065 On the battery pack • Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to OFF(CHG). • The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or the Battery Info (p.
Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly To record or play back, slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the respective lamp. When using it for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 19). POWER switch • After you have set the date and time ([CLOCK SET], p. 19), the next time you turn on the power of your camcorder, the current date and time will be displayed on the LCD screen for a few seconds. Lens cap 3 Hold the camcorder correctly.
Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder The LCD panel The viewfinder Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2). You can view pictures using the viewfinder to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the picture seen on the LCD screen is poor. 180 degrees (max.) Viewfinder 2 1 90 degrees (max.
Step 5: Using the touch panel You can play back recorded pictures (p. 25), or change the settings (p. 34) using the touch panel. Place your hand on the rear side of the LCD panel to support it. Then, touch the buttons displayed on the screen. You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. Select the screen language in [ LANGUAGE] on the (SETUP MENU) (p. 34, 47). Checking the screen indicators (Display guide) You can easily check the meaning of each indicator (p.
Step 5: Using the touch panel (Continued) 3 Touch the area including the indicator that you want to check. DISP GUIDE END 1/2 FOCUS: MANUAL PROGRAM AE: SPOTLIGHT P EFFECT: SEPIA PAGE PAGE RET. The meanings of the indicators in the area are listed on the screen. If you cannot find the indicator you want to check, touch [PAGE r]/[PAGE R] to toggle. When you touch [ RET.], the screen returns to the area selecting display. To finish the operation Touch [END].
Step 6: Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. If you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder or change the POWER switch position. / , then touch [EXEC]. CLOCK SET Y M D H M 2 0 0 7 JAN 1 12 : 0 0 AM OK 4 Set [Y] (year) with then touch / , .
Step 7: Inserting a Cassette You can use mini DV (p. 65). cassettes only • The recordable time varies depending on [REC MODE] (p. 46). 1 Slide and hold the OPEN/ EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. 2 Insert a cassette with its window facing outwards, then press . Push the center of the back of the cassette lightly. Window OPEN/EJECT lever Cassette compartment Lid The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up.
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Recording/Playback Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam) With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are automatically optimally adjusted, which frees you from detailed adjustments. The screen font size increases for easy viewing. Remove the lens cap (p. 15). A B D C Recording 1 Slide the POWER switch A in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the CAMERA lamp. If the POWER switch A is set to OFF(CHG), slide it while pressing the green button. 2 Press EASY C.
Playback Slide the POWER switch A in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. Touch the buttons on the screen D as follows. Touch , then touch start playback. If the POWER switch is set to OFF(CHG), slide it while pressing the green button. A to C B x To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY C again. disappears from the screen D.
Recording Lens cap Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on the sides of the cap POWER switch REC START/ STOP 1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the CAMERA lamp. If the POWER switch is set to OFF(CHG), slide it while pressing the green button. 2 Press REC START/STOP to start recording. The indicator (A) changes [STBY] to [REC]. To stop movie recording Press REC START/STOP again.
Playback 1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. 2 Start playing back. Touch playback. to rewind the tape to the desired point, then touch Recording/Playback A to start C B A Stop B Play/Pause toggles as you touch it • Playback automatically stops if pause is engaged for more than 3 minutes. C Rewind/Fast forward To adjust the volume Touch t [PAGE1] t [VOL], then / to adjust the volume.
Functions used for recording/playback, etc. 2 1 3 Wider range of view: (Wide angle) Close view: (Telephoto) 5 4 6 7 qa • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto. • You can set [D ZOOM] (p. 43) if you want to zoom to a level greater than 20 ×. • Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom lever.
To adjust the focus for an off center subject (SPOT FOCUS) ............. 0 See [SPOT FOCUS] on page 36. To fix the exposure for the selected subject (Flexible spot meter)...... 0 See [SPOT METER] on page 36. To record in mirror mode .......... qa Open the LCD panel qa 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side (2). Recording/playback To check the remaining battery (Battery Info) ......................... 7 Set the POWER switch to OFF(CHG), then press DISP/BATT INFO 7.
Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording 1 Viewing 2 3 4 5 6 2 7 4 8 6 A Remaining battery (approx.) G Tape transport indicator B Recording mode (SP or LP) (46) H Video operation buttons (25) C Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) D Recording: Tape counter (hour: minute: second) Playback: Time code (hour: minute: second: frame) E Recording capacity of the tape (approx.
( ) is a reference page. The indicators during recording will not be recorded. Indicators when you made changes You can use [DISP GUIDE] (p. 17) to check the function of each indicator that appears on the LCD screen. • Some of the indicators may not appear when you use [DISP GUIDE]. Upper left Bottom Indicator Meaning Flexible spot meter (36)/ Manual exposure (38) 9 Manual focus (36) .
Searching for the starting point Make sure that the CAMERA lamp lights up (p. 24). Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH) [END SCH] (END SEARCH) will not work once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape. Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH) You can search for the start point to start the next recording while viewing the pictures on the screen. The sound is not played back during the search. 1 Touch t [PAGE1] t [MENU].
Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review) You can view a few seconds of the scene recorded just before you stopped the tape. 1 Touch t [PAGE1] t [MENU]. 2 Select 3 Select [EDITSEARCH] with / , then touch [EXEC]. 4 Select [ON] with / then touch [EXEC] t 60min STBY EDIT 5 Touch Recording/Playback (CAMERA SET) with , then touch [EXEC]. / , . 0:00:00 FN . The last few seconds of the most recently recorded scene are played back. Then, your camcorder is set to the standby.
Playing the picture on a TV You can connect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or a VCR using the A/V connecting cable (1) or the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (2). Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 12). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.
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Using the Menu Using the menu items Follow the instructions below to use each of the menu items listed after this page. 1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the respective lamp. CAMERA lamp: settings for recording on a tape PLAY/EDIT lamp: settings for viewing/editing 2 Touch the LCD screen to select the menu item. Unavailable items will be grayed out. x To use the operation buttons on PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3 For details of the button items, see page 36. 1 Touch .
x To use menu items during Easy Handycam operation 60min STBY 0:00:00 FN 1 Touch . 2 Select the desired menu. Touch [MENU] then select the desired menu. 3 Change your item setting. After finishing the settings, touch (close) to hide the menu screen. Each touch of [ RET.] takes you to the previous screen. • Cancel Easy Handycam operation to use menu items normally.
Operation button items Available operation buttons vary depending on the position of the lamp and the display (PAGE). The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. The available functions during Easy Handycam operation are marked with “*”. See page 34 for details on selecting button items. When the CAMERA lamp lights up [PAGE1] SPOT FOCUS You can select and adjust the focal point to aim it at a subject not located in the center of the screen.
To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [ AUTO] or set [EXPOSURE] to [ AUTO]. • If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is automatically set to [MANUAL]. • The setting returns to [ AUTO] when you turn the power off for more than 12 hours. DISP GUIDE (Display Guide)* See page 17. MOSC. FADER MONOTONE When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black and white to color. When fading out, it gradually changes from color to black and white.
Operation button items (Continued) INDOOR (n) EXPOSURE You can fix the brightness of a picture manually. Adjust the brightness when the subject is much brighter or darker than the background. 60min STBY 1 0:00:00 OK AUTO MANU– AL 2 / To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [ AUTO]. • You can adjust [EXPOSURE] and [FADER] while using the viewfinder by having the LCD panel rotated 180 degrees and closed with the screen facing out (p. 37).
[PAGE2] LCD BRT (LCD bright) You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. The recorded picture will not be affected by this operation. Adjust the brightness with / . DATA CODE* During playback, displays information (data code) recorded automatically at the time of recording. B OFF When the PLAY/EDIT lamp lights up Data code is not displayed. You can use the video operation buttons ( / / / ) on every PAGE. Displays the date and time. DATE/TIME CAM DATA (below) Displays camera setting data.
Operation button items (Continued) [PAGE3] A DUB CTRL (Audio dubbing) V SPD PLAY (Various speed playback) You can play back in various modes while viewing movies. 1 Touch the following buttons during playback. To Touch change the playback direction* (frame) play back slowly** [ySLOW] To reverse direction: (frame) t [ySLOW] play back 2 times faster (double speed) (double speed) To reverse direction: (frame) t (double speed) play back frame by frame (frame) during playback pause.
Menu items • Available menu items (z) vary depending on which lamp is lit. • During Easy Handycam operation, the following settings are automatically applied (p. 22). CAMERA PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam z z z – z – AUTO OFF ON z z z z z – – – – – OFF 4:3 ON OFF ON – z – z z z z z z z z BRT NORMAL – BRT NORMAL – z z z z – z SP 12BIT AUTO z z z z z – z z ON z z z z z z z z –* z 5min LCD MANUAL SET menu (p. 42) PROGRAM AE P EFFECT AUTO SHTR CAMERA SET menu (p.
MANUAL SET menu – PROGRAM AE/P EFFECT, etc. The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 34 for details on selecting menu items. PROGRAM AE You can record pictures effectively in various situations with the PROGRAM AE function. SUNSETMOON**( ) Select to maintain the atmosphere of situations such as sunsets, general night views or fireworks. B AUTO Select to automatically record pictures effectively without the [PROGRAM AE] function.
CAMERA SET menu SEPIA – D ZOOM/WIDE SEL/STEADYSHOT, etc. Pictures appear in sepia. B&W Pictures appear in black and white. SOLARIZE Pictures appear as an illustration with strong contrast. The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 34 for details on selecting menu items. D ZOOM (Digital zoom) PASTEL* Pictures appear as a pale pastel drawing.
CAMERA SET menu (Continued) WIDE SEL (Wide select) You can record a picture in a ratio suitable for the screen on which it will be displayed. Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with your TV for details. B 4:3 Standard setting (to record pictures to be played back on a 4:3 TV). 16:9 WIDE ( ) Records pictures to be played back on a 16:9 wide TV in full screen mode. • When you record a picture to be played back on a 16:9 wide TV connected to your camcorder, select [16:9 WIDE].
VCR SET menu LCD/VF SET menu – AUDIO MIX – LCD B.L./LCD COLOR/VF B.L., etc See page 34 for details on selecting menu items. The default settings are marked with B. See page 34 for details on selecting menu items. AUDIO MIX See page 52. LCD B.L. (LCD back light) You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen’s backlight. The recorded picture will not be affected by this operation. B BRT NORMAL Standard brightness. BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen.
TAPE SET menu LCD/VF SET menu (Continued) – REC MODE/AUDIO MODE/REMAIN VF B.L. (Viewfinder back light) You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder. The recorded picture will not be affected by this operation. B BRT NORMAL The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 34 for details on selecting menu items. Standard brightness. REC MODE (Recording mode) BRIGHT B SP (SP) Brightens the viewfinder screen.
SETUP MENU menu – CLOCK SET/LANGUAGE, etc. See page 34 for details on selecting menu items. CLOCK SET See page 19. LANGUAGE You can select the language to be used on the LCD screen. • Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]] (simplified English) for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options.
Dubbing/Editing Dubbing to VCR/DVD device, etc. You can copy the picture played back on your camcorder to other recording devices (VCR/ DVD device, etc.). You can connect your camcorder to a VCR/DVD device, etc., using the A/V connecting cable (1), the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (2), or the i.LINK cable (3). Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 12). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.
1 Prepare your camcorder for playback. Insert the recorded cassette. Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. 2 Prepare your VCR/DVD device for recording. When dubbing to the VCR, insert a cassette for recording. When dubbing to the DVD recorder, insert a DVD for recording. • To record the date/time and camera settings data when connected by the A/V connecting cable, display them on the screen (p. 39, 47). • The following cannot be output via the DV Interface (i.
Recording pictures from a TV or VCR/DVD device, etc. Using an i.LINK cable (optional), you can record pictures or TV programs from a TV or VCR/DVD device, etc., on a tape. Be sure to insert a cassette for recording in your camcorder beforehand. You can connect your camcorder to a TV, VCR/DVD or an i.LINK-compatible device using the i.LINK cable (optional). Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 12).
Dubbing sound to a recorded tape 6 Touch [REC START] at the point you want to start recording. Internal stereo microphone 7 Stop recording. Touch 8 Touch [ You can add sound to a tape already recorded in the 12-bit mode (p. 46) without erasing the original sound. (Stop) or [REC PAUSE]. RET.] t . You can record audio by using the internal stereo microphone. Continued , Dubbing/Editing • You cannot record additional audio: – When the tape has been recorded in the 16-bit mode (p. 46).
Dubbing sound to a recorded tape (Continued) Recording sound 6 Touch [ RET.] t . Insert a recorded cassette into your camcorder beforehand. 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/ EDIT lamp. • You can only record additional audio over a tape recorded on your camcorder. The sound may deteriorate when you dub audio on a tape recorded on other camcorders (including other DCR-HC28 camcorders).
Jacks to connect external devices Open the jack cover. A DV Interface (i.LINK) (p. 48, 50) B A/V (audio/video) OUT jack (p. 32, 48) C DC IN jack (p.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. Overall operations/Easy Handycam The power does not turn on. • Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 12). • Use the AC Adaptor to connect to a wall outlet (p. 12). The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on.
The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged. • Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 12). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be worn-out. The power turns off frequently although the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate.
Troubleshooting (Continued) The picture remains on the LCD screen. • This occurs if you disconnect the DC plug from your camcorder or remove the battery pack without turning off the power first. This is not a malfunction. The buttons do not appear on the touch panel. • Touch the LCD screen lightly. • Press DISP/BATT INFO on your camcorder (p. 17). The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not work at all. • Adjust the screen ([CALIBRATION]) (p. 70).
Recording Refer also to “Adjusting the image during recording” (p. 57). The tape does not start when you press REC START/STOP. • • • • Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the CAMERA lamp (p. 24). The tape has reached the end. Rewind it, or insert a new cassette. Set the write-protect tab to REC or insert a new cassette (p. 65). The tape is stuck to the drum due to moisture condensation. Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour, then re-insert the cassette (p. 69).
Troubleshooting (Continued) A vertical band appears when recording candlelight or electric light in the dark. • This occurs when the contrast between the subject and the background is too high. This is not a malfunction. A vertical band appears when recording a bright subject. • This phenomenon is called the smear effect. This is not a malfunction. The color of the picture is not correctly displayed. • Deactivate the NightShot plus function (p. 26).
The sound breaks off. • Clean the head using the cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 69). “---” is displayed on the screen. • The tape you are playing was recorded without setting the date and time. • A blank section on the tape is being played. • The data code on a tape with a scratch or noise cannot be read. Noises appear and is displayed on the screen. • The tape was recorded in a TV color system other than that of your camcorder (NTSC). This is not a malfunction (p. 64). is displayed on the screen.
Troubleshooting (Continued) Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to other devices Time code and other information appear on the display of the connected device. • Set [DISP OUT] to [LCD] while connected with an A/V connecting cable (p. 47). You cannot dub correctly using the A/V connecting cable. • The A/V connecting cable is not connected properly. Make sure that the A/V connecting cable is connected to the input jack of another device for dubbing a picture from your camcorder (p. 48).
Warning indicators and messages Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators If indicators appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, check the following. Some symptoms you can fix by yourself. If the problem persists even after you have tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis display) C:04:ss • The battery pack is not an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p. 66).
Warning indicators and messages (Continued) Description of warning messages If messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions. Q The tape has reached the end. (p. 20, 25) • Rewind or change the tape. x Others x Battery/Power Use the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (p. 66) Battery level is low. Cannot record due to copyright protection. (p. 65) Cannot add audio. Disconnect the i.LINK cable. (p. 51) • Change the battery (p. 12, 66). Old battery. Use a new one. (p. 66) Z Re-attach the power source.
Invalid during Easy Handycam operation. (p. 23) HDV recorded tape. Cannot playback. • Your camcorder cannot play back this format. Play back the tape with the equipment that recorded it. HDV recorded tape. Cannot add audio. • Your camcorder does not allow you to add audio on a section of a tape recorded in HDV format (p. 51).
Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad Power supply You can use your camcorder in any country/region using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b]. AC-L25A/L25B [a] [b] On TV color systems Your camcorder is NTSC system, so its picture can only be viewed on a NTSC system TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO input jack.
Usable cassette tapes You can use mini DV format cassettes only. Use a cassette with the mark. Your camcorder is not compatible with the Cassette Memory function. x To prevent accidental erasure Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to set it to SAVE. To prevent a blank section from being created on the tape Go to the end of the recorded section using END SEARCH (p. 30) before you begin the next recording in the following cases: • You have played back the tape. • You have used EDIT SEARCH.
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack This unit is compatible with an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series/ H series). Your camcorder operates only with an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. “InfoLITHIUM” P series battery packs have the mark. “InfoLITHIUM” H series battery packs have the mark.
About i.LINK About battery life • Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant, it is probably time to replace it with a new one. • Each battery’s life is governed by storage, operating and environmental conditions. The DV Interface on this unit is an i.LINKcompliant DV Interface. This section describes the i.LINK standard and its features. What is i.LINK? i.
About i.LINK (Continued) Maintenance and precautions The baud rate is listed under “Specifications” in the operating instructions of each piece of equipment. It is also indicated near the i.LINK interface on some devices. The baud rate may differ from the indicated value when the unit is connected to a device with a different maximum baud rate. On use and care * What is Mbps? Mbps stands for “megabits per second,” or the amount of data that can be sent or received in one second.
• If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked, – consult your local authorized Sony service facility. – wash off any liquid that may have contacted your skin – if any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with plenty of water and consult a doctor. x When not using your camcorder for a long time • Periodically turn on the camcorder and play a cassette for about 3 minutes. • Use up the battery pack completely before storing it.
Maintenance and precautions (Continued) • The video heads will wear after long use. If you cannot obtain a clear image even after using a cleaning cassette (optional), it might be because the video heads are worn. Please contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility to have the video heads replaced. 4 Touch the “×” displayed on the screen with the corner of the “Memory Stick” or the like. LCD screen • Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD screen, as it may cause damage.
Specifications On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to retain the date, time, and other settings even when the POWER switch is set to OFF(CHG). The preinstalled rechargeable battery is always charged while your camcorder is connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor or while the battery pack is attached.
Specifications (Continued) Color temperature [AUTO], [ONE PUSH], [INDOOR] (3 200 K), [OUTDOOR] (5 800 K) Minimum illumination 5 lx (lux) (F 1.8) 0 lx (lux) (during NightShot plus function) Input/Output connectors Audio/Video output 10-pin connector Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced Audio signal: 327 mV (at load impedance 47 kΩ (kilohms)), Output impedance with less than 2.
Rechargeable battery pack (NP-FP30) On trademarks Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 3.6 Wh (500 mAh) Dimensions (approx.) 31.8 × 18.5 × 45.0 mm (1 5/16 × 3/4 × 1 13/16 in) (w/h/d) Mass (approx.) 40 g (1.5 oz) Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Type Lithium ion • “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • i.LINK and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • is a trademark. • “Handycam” and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Index Numeric Cassette .......................... 20, 65 Insert/Eject.................... 20 12BIT....................................46 Write-protect tab........... 65 16BIT....................................46 16:9 WIDE ...........................44 4:3.........................................44 Cassette compartment .......... 20 FADER................................. 37 Fireworks.............................. 42 Charging the battery............. 12 Flexible spot meter ...................
LCD COLOR........................45 LCD panel.............................16 LCD screen ...........................16 LCD/VF SET menu ..............45 Lens cap ....................11, 15, 22 O Reversal Playback ................40 ONE PUSH .......................... 38 S OPEN/EJECT lever.............. 20 Operation button .................. 34 LETTER BOX ......................46 Operation confirmation beep ..................................See BEEP Lid.........................................
Index (Continued) V V SPD PLAY (Various speed playback) .....40 VCR SET menu....................45 VF B.L. (Viewfinder back light) ........46 Video head............................69 Video operation buttons .......28 Viewfinder............................16 Back light ......................46 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever ......................................16 VOL (Volume) .....................25 V-OUT/LCD ........................47 W Wall outlet ............................12 Warning indicators ....
Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en español Paso 1: Comprobación de los elementos suministrados Asegúrese de que su videocámara contiene los siguientes elementos. El número entre paréntesis indica la cantidad del elemento.
Paso 2: Carga de la batería Para cargar la batería “InfoLITHIUM” (serie P/serie H), conéctela a la videocámara. Interruptor POWER 2 Deslice el interruptor POWER en el sentido de la flecha hasta la posición OFF(CHG) (Ajuste predeterminado). Toma de entrada de cc Enchufe de cc Al tomacorriente de pared 3 Conecte el adaptador de alimentación de ca a la toma de entrada de cc de la videocámara.
5 El indicador CHG (carga) se apaga cuando la batería está completamente cargada. Desconecte el adaptador de alimentación de ca de la toma de entrada de cc Desconecte el adaptador de alimentación de ca de la toma de entrada de cc sujetando a la vez la videocámara y la clavija de cc Cuando guarde la batería Descargue completamente la batería antes de guardarla durante un período prolongado. Tiempo de carga Tiempo aproximado (min) necesario para cargar totalmente una batería descargada por completo.
Paso 2: Carga de la batería (Continuación) • Todo el tiempo calculado en las siguientes condiciones: Parte superior: Grabación con pantalla LCD. Parte inferior: Grabación con el visor mientras el panel LCD se encuentra cerrado. * El tiempo de grabación normal muestra la hora cuando se repite la operación de inicio/ detención de la grabación, al conectar y desconectar la alimentación y al usar la función de zoom.
Paso 3: Encendido y sujeción de la videocámara con firmeza Para grabar o reproducir, deslice varias veces el interruptor POWER hasta que se encienda el indicador respectivo. Al utilizarla por primera vez, aparecerá la pantalla [AJ. RELOJ]. • Luego de ajustar la fecha y la hora ([AJ. RELOJ]), la próxima vez que encienda su videocámara, la fecha y hora actual aparecerán en la pantalla LCD durante algunos s (segundo). Interruptor POWER Tapa del objetivo 3 Sostenga la videocámara correctamente.
Paso 4: Ajuste del panel LCD y el visor El panel LCD El visor Abra el panel LCD a 90 grados con respecto a la videocámara (1), luego gírelo hacia el mejor ángulo para grabar o reproducir (2). Puede ver imágenes utilizando el visor para evitar el desgaste de la batería o cuando la imagen en la pantalla LCD es mala. Visor 180 grados (máx.) 2 1 90 grados con respecto 90 grados a la videocámara (máx.
Paso 5: Uso del panel sensible al tacto Puede reproducir imágenes grabadas o cambiar los ajustes con el panel sensible al tacto. Coloque la mano en la parte posterior del panel LCD para sostenerlo. A continuación, toque los botones que se muestran en la pantalla. DISP/BATT INFO Cambio de los ajustes de idioma Puede cambiar las indicaciones en pantalla para mostrar mensajes en un idioma en particular. Toque t [MENU] t (AJUS. MENÚ) t [ LANGUAGE] para seleccionar el idioma de la pantalla.
Paso 5: Uso del panel sensible al tacto (Continuación) 3 Toque el área que incluye el indicador que desea comprobar. VIST. GUÍA FIN 1/2 ENFOQUE: MANUAL EXP AUT PR: ESCEN EFECTO IMG: SEPIA PÁG. PÁG. VOLV Los significados de los indicadores del área se muestran en la pantalla. Si no puede encontrar el indicador que desea comprobar, toque [PÁG. r]/[PÁG. R] para activarlos o desactivarlos. Cuando toque [ VOLV], la pantalla volverá a la visualización de selección del área.
Paso 6: Ajuste de la fecha y la hora Ajuste la fecha y la hora cuando use la videocámara por primera vez. De lo contrario, la pantalla [AJ. RELOJ] aparecerá cada vez que encienda la videocámara o cambie la posición del interruptor POWER. • Si no usa la videocámara durante aproximadamente 3 meses, la batería recargable incorporada se descarga y es posible que los ajustes de la fecha y la hora se borren de la memoria. En este caso, cargue la batería recargable y ajuste la fecha y la hora nuevamente.
Paso 7: Inserción de un videocasete Solamente puede utilizar videocasetes mini DV . • El tiempo disponible para grabación varía en función del [MOD GRB]. 1 Deslice y sostenga la palanca OPEN/EJECT en el sentido de la flecha y abra la tapa. Palanca 2 Inserte un videocasete con la cara de la ventanilla hacia afuera y, a continuación, presione . Presione ligeramente el centro de la parte posterior Ventanilla del videocasete.
Grabación Tapa del objetivo Extraer la tapa del objetivo presionando ambas palancas en los laterales de la tapa Interruptor POWER REC START/ STOP 1 Deslice el interruptor POWER varias veces en el sentido de la flecha para que se encienda el indicador CAMERA. Si el interruptor POWER está en la posición OFF(CHG), deslícelo mientras presiona el botón verde. 2 Presione REC START/STOP para iniciar la grabación. GRAB. El indicador (A) cambia [ESPERA] a [GRAB.]. Presione REC START/STOP nuevamente.
Reproducción 1 Deslice el indicador POWER en el sentido de la flecha varias veces para encender el indicador PLAY/EDIT. 2 Inicie la reproducción. Toque para rebobinar la cinta al punto deseado y luego presione para iniciar la reproducción. A C B A Detener B Reproducir/Pausa se alterna cada vez que toca el botón • La reproducción se detiene automáticamente si se acciona la pausa durante más de 3 min (minuto). C Rebobinar/Avanzar rápidamente Para ajustar el volumen Toque t [PÁG.
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