2-319-523-11(1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Getting Started Operating Guide DCR-HC38 © 2007 Sony Corporation 10 Recording/ 17 Playback Using the Menu 27 Dubbing/Editing 42 Using a Computer 46 Troubleshooting 50 Additional Information 57 Quick Reference 67 Spanish Quick Guide/ Guía rápida en español 74
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) 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. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws. About this manual Black point White, red, blue or green point • Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause malfunctions. • Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction.
Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ......... 3 Read this first ................................. 5 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items .................................................... 10 Step 2: Charging the battery pack .................................................... 11 Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time ............ 14 Changing the language setting ................................................... 14 Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording .
Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ...... 57 Maintenance and precautions ...... 58 Usable cassette tapes ................ 58 About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack .......................................... 59 About i.LINK ................................ 60 On using your camcorder ........... 61 Specifications ............................... 64 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ........ 67 Indicators displayed during recording/playback ...................... 70 Index ..........
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. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 11) Power cord (1) (p. 11) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 26, 42) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH30 (1) (p. 11, 59) CD-ROM “Handycam Application Software” (1) (p.
Step 2: Charging the battery pack 2 1 2 3 1 POWER switch DC IN jack 4 Getting Started With the v mark facing down Battery pack To the wall outlet AC Adaptor Power cord You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series) (p. 59) after attaching it to your camcorder. b Notes 4 Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. CHG (charge) lamp • You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder.
Step2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) 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. To use an outside power source 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.
Recording time Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack. Battery pack Continuous recording time Typical recording time* 95 45 110 55 NP-FH50 155 75 180 90 NP-FH70 330 165 395 195 NP-FH100 760 380 890 445 * Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/off and zooming. b Notes • All times measured under the following conditions: Top: Recording with LCD screen.
Step 3: Turning the power on and 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. For midnight, set it to 12:00 AM. For midday, set it to 12:00 PM. The clock starts. To turn off the power Slide the POWER switch to OFF(CHG).
Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording Opening the lens cover Slide the LENS COVER switch to OPEN. The viewfinder You can view pictures using the viewfinder to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the picture seen on the LCD screen is poor. Viewfinder Getting Started After recording, set the LENS COVER switch to CLOSE, to close the lens cover. The LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2).
Step 5: Inserting a Cassette You can use mini DV (p. 58). cassettes only 1 Slide and hold the OPEN/ EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. OPEN/EJECT lever portion marked {DO NOT PUSH} while it is sliding in. It may cause a malfunction. 3 Close the lid. To eject the cassette Open the lid following the same procedure as described in step 1 and remove the cassette. z Tips Lid The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up.
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. Open the lens cover (p. 15) A B D C Recording 1 Slide the POWER switch A in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn Recording/Playback E on the CAMERA lamp. If the POWER switch A is set to OFF(CHG), slide it while pressing the green button.
Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam) (Continued) 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. to A D B C A GUIDE (p. 23) B Stop C Play/Pause toggles as you touch it D Rewind/Fast forward x To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY C again. disappears from the screen D.
Recording Open the lens cover (p. 15). POWER switch REC START/ STOP A REC START/STOP B If the POWER switch is set to OFF(CHG), slide it while pressing the green button. Recording/Playback Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the CAMERA lamp. Press REC START/STOP A (or B). [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press REC START/STOP again.
Recording (Continued) Zooming You can magnify images up to 40 times the original size with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons on the LCD frame. z Tips • You can set [D ZOOM] (p. 37) if you want to zoom to a level greater than 40 ×. Recording in dark places (NightShot plus) Wider range of view: (Wide angle) Infrared port Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON. ( and [“NIGHTSHOT PLUS”] appear.) b Notes Close view: (Telephoto) Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom.
Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects Recording in mirror mode Recording/Playback To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects, press BACK LIGHT to display .. To cancel the back light function, press BACK LIGHT again. Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side (2). z Tips • A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the image will be normal when recorded.
Playback Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. If the POWER switch is set to OFF(CHG), slide it while pressing the green button. Start playing back. Touch to rewind the tape to the desired point, then touch to start playback. Play/Pause* toggles as you touch it Stop Rewind/Fast forward * Playback automatically stops if pause is engaged for more than 3 minutes. To adjust the volume Touch t [PAGE1] t [VOL], then / to adjust the volume.
Using the guide functions (USAGE GUIDE) You can easily select the desired setting screens by using the guide functions (USAGE GUIDE). Unavailable settings during Easy Handycam During Easy Handycam operation, some items are unavailable. If an attempted setting is not available, but still desired, touch [SET] to display an on-screen instruction. Follow the instruction to cancel Easy Handycam operation and then select the setting. z Tips Your camcorder has 2 guide functions as shown below.
Searching for the starting point Make sure that the CAMERA lamp lights up (p. 19). 1 Touch t [PAGE1] t [MENU]. 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. 2 Select (CAMERA SET) with , then touch [EXEC]. / 3 Select [EDITSEARCH] with / , then touch [EXEC]. Touch t [PAGE1], then touch [END SCH].
3 Select [EDITSEARCH] with / , then touch [EXEC]. 4 Select [ON] with / then touch [EXEC] t 60min STBY 5 Touch 0:00:00 GUIDE FN . The last few seconds of the most recently recorded scene are played back. Then, your camcorder is set to standby. Recording/Playback EDIT , .
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. 11). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.
Using the Menu Using the menu items 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 28. b Notes • With some settings, you do not have to touch .
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 27 for details on selecting button items. When the CAMERA lamp lights up [PAGE1] SPOT FOCUS You can select and adjust the focal point to a subject not located in the center of the screen.
TWILIGHT* ( SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter) You can adjust and fix the exposure to the subject, so that it is recorded in suitable brightness even when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background, such as subjects in the spotlight on stage. 60min SPOT METER STBY 0:00:00 ) Select to maintain the darkening atmosphere of the distant surroundings in twilight scenes. SUNRSSUNST* (Sunrise & Sunset) ( ) Select to maintain the atmosphere of situations such as sunsets and sunrises.
Operation button items (Continued) SPORT** (Sports lesson) ( ) 60min Select to minimize shake when shooting fast moving subjects. STBY 0:00:00 OK MANU– AL AUTO 1 EXPOSURE 2 SNOW** ( ) Select this when shooting in very bright, white conditions, such as on a ski slope; otherwise pictures may appear too dark. 1 Touch [MANUAL]. appears. 2 Adjust the exposure by touching . / To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO].
BLACK 2 Frame a white object such as a piece of paper, to fill the screen under the same lighting conditions as you will shoot the subject. 3 Touch . flashes quickly. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. 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) LCD BRT (LCD bright) 60min 1 You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. The recorded picture will not be affected by this operation. Adjust the brightness with / 0:00:00:00 2 AUTO GUIDE . 6 When the PLAY/EDIT lamp lights up You can use the video operation buttons ( / / / ) on every PAGE. [PAGE1] MENU See page 35. VOL* (Volume) See page 22. END SCH (END SEARCH) See page 24. DISP GUIDE (Display Guide)* See page 71.
To Touch 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. To reverse direction: (frame) during frame playback. 2 Touch [ RET.] t . To return to the normal playback mode, touch (Play/Pause) twice (once from frame playback). b Notes • You will not hear the recorded sound.
Operation button items (Continued) To check the recorded sound 1 Play back the tape on which you have recorded audio (p. 22). 2 Touch t [PAGE1] t [MENU]. 3 Select (VCR SET), then touch / to select [AUDIO MIX], then touch [EXEC]. VCR SET AUDIO MIX ST1 ST2 EXEC RET. 4 Touch / to adjust the balance of the original sound (ST1) and the new sound (ST2), then touch [EXEC]. b Notes • The original sound (ST1) is output at the default setting. REC CTRL (Recording control) See page 44.
Menu items • Available menu items (z) vary depending on which lamp is lit. • During Easy Handycam operation, the following settings are automatically applied (p. 17). CAMERA PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam z z OFF 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 – OFF z ON z z z z z z –* 5min LCD MANUAL SET menu (p. 36) P EFFECT CAMERA SET menu (p. 37) D ZOOM WIDE SEL STEADYSHOT EDITSEARCH N.S.LIGHT VCR SET menu (p.
MANUAL SET menu – P EFFECT The default setting is marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 27 for details on selecting menu items. P EFFECT (Picture effect) You can add special effects to a picture during recording or playback. appears. B OFF Does not use [P EFFECT] setting. NEG.ART The color and brightness are reversed. MOSAIC* Pictures appear mosaic-patterned. * Not available during playback.
CAMERA SET menu – D ZOOM/WIDE SEL/STEADYSHOT, etc. The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 27 for details on selecting menu items. D ZOOM (Digital zoom) B 4:3 Standard setting (to record pictures to be played back on a 4:3 TV). 16:9 WIDE ( When viewed on the LCD screen/viewfinder with [16:9 WIDE] selected.
CAMERA SET menu (Continued) N.S.LIGHT (NightShot Light) When using the NightShot plus (p. 20) function to record, you can record clearer pictures by setting [N.S.LIGHT], which emits infrared light (invisible), to [ON] (the default setting). b Notes • Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects (p. 67). • Remove the conversion lens (optional) if it is attached. • The maximum shooting distance using [N.S.LIGHT] is about 3 m (10 feet).
LCD/VF SET menu – LCD B.L./LCD COLOR/VF B.L., etc The default settings are marked with B. See page 27 for details on selecting menu items. 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. b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting.
TAPE SET menu – REC MODE/AUDIO MODE/REMAIN The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 27 for details on selecting menu items. SETUP MENU menu – USB STREAM/LANGUAGE, etc. See page 27 for details on selecting menu items. USB STREAM REC MODE (Recording mode) B SP (SP) Records in the SP (Standard Play) mode on a cassette. LP (LP) Increases the recording time to 1.5 times the SP mode (Long Play).
OTHERS menu – WORLD TIME, etc. The default settings are marked with B. See page 27 for details on selecting menu items. WORLD TIME When using your camcorder abroad, you can set the time difference by touching / , the clock will be adjusted in accordance with the time difference. If you set the time difference to 0, the clock returns to the originally set time. A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off) B 5min NEVER The camcorder is not automatically turned off.
Dubbing/Editing Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders You can dub images played back on your camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. You can connect your camcorder to VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders, 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. 11). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.
A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and the red (right channel) or the white (left channel) plug to the audio input jack on the device. • When you connect a device via an A/V connecting cable, set [DISP OUT] to [LCD] (the default setting) (p. 41). 5 When dubbing is complete, stop your camcorder and the recording device. b Notes 1 Prepare your camcorder for playback. Insert the recorded cassette. Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.
Recording pictures from a TV or VCR, etc. Using an i.LINK cable (optional), you can record pictures or TV programs from a TV or VCR, 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 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. 11).
5 When recording pictures from a VCR: Start playing the cassette on the VCR. When recording pictures from a TV: Select a TV program. The picture played on the connected device appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder. 6 Touch [REC START] at the point you want to start recording. Touch 8 Touch [ (Stop) or [REC PAUSE]. RET.] t . Dubbing/Editing 7 Stop recording. b Notes • The indicator appears when you connect your camcorder and other devices via an i.LINK cable.
Using a Computer What you can do with Windows computer When you install the “Picture Motion Browser” on a Windows computer from the supplied CD-ROM, you can enjoy the following operations. b Notes • You cannot install the supplied software, “Picture Motion Browser”, on a Macintosh computer. About “First Step Guide” The “First Step Guide” is an instruction manual you can refer to on your computer.
Hard disk: Disc volume required for installation: Approximately 350 MB Display: DirectX 7 or later-compatible video card, Minimum 1024 × 768 dots, High Color (16 bit color) Others: USB port (This must be provided as standard), DV Interface (IEEE1394, i.LINK) (to connect via an i.LINK cable), disc drive (You need a CD-ROM drive to install the “Picture Motion Browser”.) b Notes • Operations are not guaranteed on all the recommended environments.
Installing the “First Step Guide” and software (Continued) 5 Select the desired language and the model name of your camcorder from the pull-down menu. 5 Read [License Agreement], select [I accept the terms of the license agreement] when you agree, then click [Next]. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. 6 Click [FirstStepGuide(HTML)]. Installation starts. When [Save is complete] appears, click [OK] to finish the installation.
Viewing “First Step Guide” To view “First Step Guide” on your computer, Microsoft Internet Explorer Ver.6.0 or later is recommended. Double-click the short-cut icon for “First Step Guide” on the desktop. z Tips Using a Computer • You can also start by selecting [Start] t [Programs] ([All Programs] for Windows XP) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [FirstStepGuide] t Your camcorder's folder t “First Step Guide” in HTML.
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 ..... 50 • Batteries/Power sources ....................... 50 • LCD screen/viewfinder ........................ 51 • Cassette tapes ....................................... 51 • Recording ............................................. 52 • Playback ...........
• Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 11). • Connect the power cord to the wall outlet properly (p. 11). • The battery charge is completed (p. 12). The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged. • Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 11). 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 buttons do not appear on the touch panel.
Troubleshooting (Continued) The Cassette Memory indicator or title display does not appear while using a cassette with Cassette Memory. • This camcorder does not support Cassette Memory, so the indicator does not appear. The remaining tape indicator is not displayed. • Set [ REMAIN] to [ON] to always display the remaining tape indicator (p. 40). The cassette is noisier during rewinding or fast-forwarding.
The color of the picture is not correctly displayed. • Deactivate the NightShot plus function (p. 20). The screen picture is bright, and the subject does not appear on the screen. • Deactivate the NightShot plus function (p. 20), or cancel the BACK LIGHT function (p. 21). No sound or only a low sound is heard. • Turn up the volume (p. 22). • Adjust [AUDIO MIX] until the sound is heard appropriately (p. 34).
Troubleshooting (Continued) 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. 42). New sound added to a recorded tape is not heard. • Adjust [AUDIO MIX] until the sound is heard appropriately (p. 34). Pictures from connected devices are not displayed correctly. • The input signal is not NTSC (p. 57).
Warning indicators and messages Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators them of the 5-digit code, which starts from “E.” 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.
Warning indicators and messages (Continued) Examples of warning messages If messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions. %Z Moisture condensation. Eject the cassette (p. 61) % Moisture condensation. Turn off for 1H. (p. 61) Z Reinsert the cassette. (p. 16) • Check if the cassette is damaged. QZ The tape is locked - check the tab. (p.
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].
Maintenance and precautions 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. To prevent a blank section from being created on the tape Go to the end of the recorded section using END SEARCH (p. 24) 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 (H series). Your camcorder operates only with an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. “InfoLITHIUM” H series battery packs have the mark. • What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack? • An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between your camcorder and an optional AC Adaptor/ charger.
Maintenance and precautions (Continued) About battery life About the i.LINK Baud rate • 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. i.LINK’s maximum baud rate varies according to the device. There are 3 types. About i.LINK The DV Interface on this unit is an i.LINKcompliant DV Interface.
About the required i.LINK cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable (during DV dubbing). On using your camcorder On use and care 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. Moisture condensation If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside your camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens.
Maintenance and precautions (Continued) malfunction. Do not close the cassette lid until the cassette is ejected. x Note on moisture condensation Moisture may condense when you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place (or vice versa) or when you use your camcorder in a humid place as shown below. • When you bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a place warmed up by a heating device. • When you bring your camcorder from an air conditioned car or room into a hot place outside.
• You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if it is rotated. To remove dust from inside the viewfinder On handling the casing 1 Pull out the viewfinder. • If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth. • Avoid the following to avoid damage to the finish. – Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide and sunscreen. – Handling with above substances on your hands.
Maintenance and precautions (Continued) Specifications System 6 Attach the eyecup block to the viewfinder, pushing it straight on until it clicks. b Notes • The eyecup block is a precision part. Do not disassemble it further. • Do not touch the lens of the eyecup block. 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).
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) Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) Audio signal: 327 mV (at load impedance 47 kΩ (kilohms)), Output impedance with less than 2.2 kΩ (kilohms) USB jack mini-B DV input/output i.
Specifications (Continued) Rechargeable battery pack (NP-FH30) 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 • “Handycam” and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • i.LINK and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. A NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch (20) B Power zoom lever (20) C OPEN/EJECT lever (16) D Hooks for a shoulder belt Attach a shoulder belt (optional).
Identifying parts and controls (Continued) A DISP/BATT INFO button (12, 15) B EASY button (17) C RESET button Initializes all the settings, including the setting of the date and time. D LCD screen/touch panel (15, 70) E Zoom buttons (20) F REC START/STOP button (17, 19) G Speaker Playback sounds comes out from the speaker. For how to adjust the volume, see page 22.
A POWER switch (14) B Viewfinder (15) C Eyecup (63) D Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (15) DV interface (42, 44) F DC IN jack (11) G A/V OUT jack (26, 42) H CAMERA, PLAY/EDIT lamp (14) I REC START/STOP button (17, 19) Quick Reference E J Tripod receptacle Attach the tripod (optional: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)) to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw.
Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording 1 Indicators when you made changes 2 3 4 5 You can use [DISP GUIDE] (p. 71) to check the function of each indicator that appears on the LCD screen. b Notes • Some of the indicators may not appear when you use [DISP GUIDE]. Upper left 7 6 Upper right 60min STBY A Remaining battery (approx.
Indicator Meaning z Tips SCENE SEL. (29) • You can also operate by touching [DISP GUIDE]. t Picture effect (36) White balance (31) n Wide select (37) SteadyShot off (37) / EDIT + EDITSEARCH (37) Data code during recording The date/time during recording and the camera setting data will be recorded automatically. They do not appear on the screen during recording, but you can check them as [DATA CODE] during playback (p. 32).
Index Numeric 12BIT....................................40 DISP GUIDE (Display guide) .................... 71 16BIT....................................40 DISP OUT (Display output) ................... 41 16:9 WIDE ...........................37 Display indicators ................ 70 4:3.........................................37 Dubbing ............................... 42 A E A DUB CTRL (Audio dubbing) ...................33 Easy Handycam ............. 17, 27 AC Adaptor ..........................
Recording time .....................13 VCR SET menu ................... 38 REMAIN ..............................40 VF B.L. (Viewfinder back light) ........ 39 Reversal Playback.................32 VOL (Volume) ..................... 22 S S VIDEO cable ...............26, 42 SCENE SEL. ........................29 V-OUT/LCD ........................ 41 W Searching for the starting point ..............................................24 Warning indicators ............... 55 SEPIA .........................
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 2 1 2 3 1 Con la marca v hacia abajo Batería Interruptor POWER Toma de entrada de cc Adaptador de alimentación de ca Cable de alimentación Para cargar la batería “InfoLITHIUM” (serie H), conéctela a la videocámara. b Notas • No puede conectar ninguna batería “InfoLITHIUM” que no sea de la serie H a la videocámara. 4 Conecte el cable de alimentación al adaptador de alimentación de ca y al tomacorriente de pared.
Paso 2: Carga de la batería (Continuación) 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 Para comprobar la carga restante de la batería (Información sobre la batería) Ajuste el interruptor POWER en OFF(CHG) y, a continuación, presione DISP/BATT INFO.
Tiempo de carga Tiempo de reproducción Tiempo aproximado (min) necesario para cargar totalmente una batería descargada por completo. Tiempo aproximado (min) disponible cuando utiliza una batería completamente cargada.
Paso 2: Carga de la batería (Continuación) • No utilice el adaptador de alimentación de ca colocado en un espacio angosto, tal como entre una pared y los muebles. • Evite la formación de cortocircuitos en la clavija de cc del adaptador de alimentación de ca o en el terminal de la batería con objetos metálicos. Esto podría provocar una falla de funcionamiento.
3 Ajuste [M] (mes), luego toque y repita el procedimiento para [D] (día), [H] (hora) y [M] (minuto). Ajuste la medianoche a las 12:00 AM. Ajuste el mediodía a las 12:00 PM. El reloj se pone en funcionamiento. 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], y luego seleccione el idioma deseado.
Paso 4: Ajustes antes de grabar Apertura de la tapa del objetivo Deslice el interruptor LENS COVER a OPEN. El visor Puede ver imágenes utilizando el visor para evitar el desgaste de la batería o cuando la imagen en la pantalla LCD es mala. Visor Después de grabar, ajuste el interruptor LENS COVER a CLOSE para cerrar la tapa del objetivo. El panel LCD Palanca de ajuste del objetivo del visor Muévala hasta que la imagen se aclare.
Paso 5: Inserción de un videocasete Solamente puede utilizar videocasetes mini DV . 1 Deslice y sostenga la palanca OPEN/EJECT en el sentido de la flecha y abra la tapa. Palanca OPEN/EJECT b Notas • No fuerce el compartimiento del videocasete presionando la parte con la marca {DO NOT PUSH} mientras se desliza hacia adentro. Podría provocar una falla de funcionamiento. 3 Cierre la tapa. Para expulsar el videocasete El compartimiento del videocasete sale automáticamente y se abre.
Grabación Abra la tapa del objetivo. Interruptor POWER REC START/ STOP A REC START/STOP B 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. Presione REC START/STOP A (o B). ESPERA GUÍA [ESPERA] GRAB. GUÍA [GRAB.] Para detener la grabación, presione REC START/STOP nuevamente.
Reproducción Deslice el interruptor POWER en el sentido de la flecha varias veces para encender el indicador PLAY/EDIT. Si el interruptor POWER está en la posición OFF(CHG), deslícelo mientras presiona el botón verde. Inicie la reproducción. para Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en español Toque para rebobinar la cinta al punto deseado y luego presione iniciar la reproducción.
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