2-319-511-11(1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Getting Started Operating Guide DCR-HC48 11 Recording/ 20 Playback Using the Menu 34 Dubbing/Editing 55 Using a Computer 63 Troubleshooting 67 Additional Information 77 Quick Reference 90 Spanish Quick Guide/ 100 Guía rápida en español © 2007 Sony Corporation
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) Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Memory Stick Duo Adaptor Using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts. Viewfinder Battery pack About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens • A menu item that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. • The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely highprecision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use.
Read this first (Continued) On recording • Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the picture and sound are recorded without any problems. • Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the country/region. To view your recordings on a TV, you need a NTSC system-based TV.
Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .........3 Read this first .................................. 5 Getting Started Searching quickly for a desired scene (Zero set memory) ......... 30 Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search) ........... 31 Playing the picture on a TV ...........32 Step 1: Checking supplied items ..................................................... 11 Step 2: Charging the battery pack .....................................................
Using a Computer What you can do with Windows computer .................................... 63 Installing the “First Step Guide” and software ...................................... 64 Viewing “First Step Guide” ........... 66 Using a Macintosh computer ........ 66 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ........................... 67 Warning indicators and messages .................................................... 74 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ...... 77 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-FH40 (1) (p. 12, 80) AC Adaptor (1) (p. 12) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Power cord (1) (p. 12) Getting Started CD-ROM “Handycam Application Software” (1) (p. 63) Handycam Station (1) (p. 12, 93) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p.
Step 2: Charging the battery pack 2 1 2 1 5 Battery pack DC plug 3 DC IN jack Power cord POWER switch 4 AC Adaptor To the wall outlet You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series) (p. 80) after attaching it to your camcorder. b Notes • You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder. 1 Align the terminals of the battery pack and your camcorder (1), then attach the battery pack and click it into place (2).
b Notes • When inserting the camcorder into the Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack cover. • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the Handycam Station and the DC plug. To remove your camcorder from the Handycam Station Turn off the power, then remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station holding both your camcorder and the Handycam Station.
Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) To check the remaining battery (Battery Info) Battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) 125 Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then press DISP/BATT INFO. NP-FH50 135 NP-FH70 170 NP-FH100 390 Charging time Recording time Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack. Battery pack DISP/BATT INFO button Typical recording time* After a while, the approximate recordable time and battery information appear for about 7 seconds.
Battery pack LCD panel opened* LCD panel closed NP-FH70 300 370 NP-FH100 695 845 * When the LCD backlight turns on. 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. Getting Started On the battery pack • Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time (Continued) 3 Set [M] (month), then touch and repeat for [D] (day), hour and minute. 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). To reset the date and time You can set the desired date and time by touching t [MENU] t (TIME/LANGU.) t [CLOCK SET] (p. 34).
Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording Opening the lens cover Slide the LENS COVER switch to OPEN. b Notes • Do not press the buttons on the LCD frame accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD panel. z Tips 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). DISP/BATT INFO Getting Started After recording, set the LENS COVER switch to CLOSE, to close the lens cover.
Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording (Continued) The grip belt Fasten the grip belt and hold your camcorder correctly. Step 5: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” Cassette tape You can use mini DV (p. 78). cassettes only 1 Slide and hold the OPEN/ EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. 4 1 2 OPEN/EJECT lever 3 Lid The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up. 2 Insert a cassette with its window facing outwards, then press .
The cassette compartment automatically slides back in. b Notes • Do not force the cassette compartment closed by pressing the portion marked {DO NOT PUSH} while it is sliding in. It may cause a malfunction. 2 Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the “Memory Stick Duo” slot in the right direction until it clicks. Access lamp Getting Started 3 Close the lid.
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. E Open the lens cover (p. 17). B If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), slide it while pressing the green button. A D F C Movies Still images (4:3) 1 Slide the POWER 1 Slide the POWER switch E to turn on the CAMERA-TAPE lamp.
Playing back movies/still images Slide the POWER switch E to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. Touch the buttons on the screen B as follows. Movies Still images Touch , then touch to start playback. Touch t / to select a picture. GUIDE A B GUIDE D A MENU C D B C A GUIDE (p. 28) B Tape playback C Previous/Next D Delete (p. 59) Recording/Playback A GUIDE (p. 28) B Rewind/Fast forward C Stop D Play/Pause toggles x To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY A again. disappears from the screen.
Recording Open the lens cover (p. 17). PHOTO POWER switch REC START/ STOP A REC START/ STOP B Recording movies Movies are recorded on a tape. Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the CAMERA-TAPE lamp. If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), slide it while pressing the green button. Press REC START/STOP A (or B). 60min STBY 60min GUIDE 60min REC P-MENU [STBY] 60min GUIDE P-MENU [REC] To stop recording, press REC START/STOP again.
Recording still images Still images are recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo.” Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp. If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), slide it while pressing the green button. Beep min Shutter click 1.0M GUIDE P-MENU min Recording/Playback Press and hold PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. 1.0M GUIDE P-MENU Flashing bLights up A shutter sound is heard.
Recording (Continued) Zooming You can magnify images up to 25 times the original size with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons on the LCD frame. z Tips • You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 41) if you want to zoom to a level greater than 25 ×. Recording in dark places (NightShot plus) Infrared port Wider range of view: (Wide angle) Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON. ( and [“NIGHTSHOT PLUS”] appears.) b Notes Close view: (Telephoto) Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom.
Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture WIDE SELECT Recording in mirror mode 2 1 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. Selecting the aspect ratio for movies 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERATAPE.
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. Playing movies Touch , then touch to start playback. Toggles Play or Pause as you touch* 60min 60min GUIDE P-MENU Stop** Rewind/Fast forward * Playback automatically stops if pause is engaged for more than 3 minutes.
Viewing still images Touch . The most recently recorded image is displayed. 1.0M MEMORY PLAY GUIDE P-MENU Previous/Next * Go to the index screen display is displayed on the tape playback screen. To display pictures on a “Memory Stick Duo” on the index screen Touch A Recording/Playback Switch the playback media* . Touch one of the pictures to back to the single display mode. B A Previous/Next 6 pictures B The picture displayed before switching to the index screen.
Playback (Continued) Using PB zoom You can magnify the recorded picture from about 1.1 to 5 times the original size. Magnification can be adjusted with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons on the LCD frame. Using the 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 3 guide functions as shown below. 1 Play back the picture you want to magnify.
Searching for the starting point 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. Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH) [END SEARCH] will not work once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape.
Searching for the starting point (Continued) The last 2 seconds (approx.) of the most recently recorded scene are played back. Then, your camcorder is set to standby. 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. Make sure that the CAMERA-TAPE lamp lights up (p. 22).
3 Press mREW. The tape stops automatically when the tape counter reaches “0:00:00.” The tape counter returns to the time code display, and the zero set memory display disappears. 1 Press SEARCH M. on the Remote Commander. 2 Press .(previous)/>(next) to select a recording date. 60 min 0:00:00:00 30 min 4 Press PLAY. DATE -01 SEACH GUIDE Playback starts from the point designated “0:00:00” on the tape counter. P-MENU Press STOP. Press ZERO SET MEMORY again before rewinding.
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.
To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) Change the aspect ratio of the image according to the screen size of your TV. 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. 2 Touch t [MENU] t (STANDARD SET) t [TV TYPE] t [16:9] or [4:3] t . b Notes Recording/Playback • When you set [TV TYPE] to [4:3], or when the picture’s aspect ratio switches between 16:9 and 4:3, the image may jitter.
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-TAPE lamp: settings on a tape CAMERA-MEMORY lamp: Duo” settings on a “Memory Stick 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 short-cuts of Personal Menu On Personal Menu, short-cuts for frequently used menu items are added.
Menu items Available menu items (z) vary depending on which lamp is lit. During Easy Handycam operation, the following settings are automatically applied (p. 20). TAPE MEMORY PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam CAMERA SET menu (p.
Menu items (Continued) TAPE MEMORY PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam EDIT/PLAY menu (p. 48) VAR.SPD PB REC CTRL AUD DUB CTRL END SEARCH – – – z – – – – z z z z – – – – STANDARD SET menu (p. 50) REC MODE AUDIO MODE VOLUME AUDIO MIX z z – – – – – – z – z z LCD/VF SET z z z TV TYPE USB CAMERA DISP GUIDE DATA CODE REMAINING REMOTE CTRL BEEP DISP OUTPUT MENU ROTATE A.
CAMERA SET menu Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions LANDSCAPE* ( 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. ) Select to shoot distant subjects clearly. This setting also prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows between the camcorder and the subject.
CAMERA SET menu (Continued) * Adjusted to focus on subjects farther away only. ** Adjusted not to focus on subjects a short distance away. 3 Touch . To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO] t . b Notes 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.
3 Touch [ ]. flashes quickly. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. b Notes • Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or [ONE PUSH] under white or cool white fluorescent lamps. • When you select [ONE PUSH], keep framing white object while is flashing quickly. • flashes slowly if [ONE PUSH] could not be set. • When [ONE PUSH] was selected, if keeps flashing after touching , set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO]. 1 Touch the subject on the screen. 9 appears. 2 Touch [END].
CAMERA SET menu (Continued) TELE MACRO This is useful to shoot small subjects, such as flowers or insects. You can blur out backgrounds and the subject stands out clearer. When you set [TELE MACRO] to [ON] ( ), the zoom (p. 24) moves to the top of the T (Telephoto) side automatically and allows for recording subjects at a close distance, down to about 38 cm (15 in.). • The shutter speed of your camcorder changes depending on the brightness. The motion of the picture may slow down in this case.
SELF-TIMER When you set [SELF-TIMER] to [ON] ( ), the self-timer starts recording in about 10 seconds after pressing PHOTO to record still images. To cancel the count down, touch [RESET]. To cancel [SELF-TIMER], touch [OFF]. STEADYSHOT You can compensate for camera shake (the default setting is [ON]). Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( ) when using a tripod (optional) or the conversion lens (optional), then the image becomes natural.
MEMORY SET menu Settings for the “Memory Stick Duo” 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. B FINE ( STANDARD ( B OFF Select this when not recording continuously. ) Records still images continuously at about 0.5 second intervals. The maximum number of images are recorded when you press and hold PHOTO fully. In 4:3 aspect ratio: Record up to 4 images (1.
1.0M (1152 × 864) VGA (640 × 480) 2GB 3750 8600 12000 30000 4GB 7400 17000 23500 59000 In 16:9 aspect ratio 0.7M (1152 × 648) 0.2M* (640 × 360) 160 390 490 980 128MB 325 780 980 1970 256MB 590 1400 1750 3550 512MB 1200 2850 3600 7200 1GB 2450 5900 7300 14500 2GB 5000 12000 15000 30000 4GB 9500 23500 29500 59000 * If you record a still image on a “Memory Stick Duo” with the POWER switch set to CAMERA-TAPE, [IMAGE SIZE] is automatically fixed at [0.2M]. You cannot select [0.
PICT.APPLI. menu MEMORY SET menu (Continued) Special effects on pictures or additional functions on recording/playback FILE NO. B SERIES Assigns file numbers in sequence even if the “Memory Stick Duo” is replaced with another one. The file number is reset when a new folder is created or the recording folder is replaced with another. 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.
OVERLAP (fade in only) D.EFFECT (Digital effect) You can add digital effects to your recordings. WIPE (fade in only) 1 Touch the desired effect. 2 Adjust the effect with touch . / , then DOT FADER (fade in only) Items to adjust STILL The degree of transparency of the still image you want to superimpose under a movie. FLASH The interval of frame-byframe playback. LUMI. KEY The color scheme of the area in the still image which is to be swapped with a movie.
PICT.APPLI. menu (Continued) FLASH (flash motion) Records a movie with a serial-still-image effect (strobe effect). LUMI. KEY (luminance key) Replaces a brighter area in a still image memorized at the moment when [LUMI. KEY] was selected, with a movie. PICT.EFFECT (Picture effect) You can add special effects to a picture during recording or playback. appears. B OFF Does not use [PICT.EFFECT] setting. NEG.ART TRAIL When recording, trailing afterimages are left in the picture.
z Tips • You can save pictures edited using special effects on a “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 59) or record them on another VCR/DVD device, etc. (p. 55). SMTH INT.REC (Smooth interval tape recording) z Tips • If you adjust the focus manually, you can record clear pictures even if the light changes ([FOCUS], p. 39). • You can silence the recording beep by setting of [BEEP] (p. 52). INT.REC-STL (Interval photo recording) You can record still images on the “Memory Stick Duo” at a selected interval.
EDIT/PLAY menu PICT.APPLI. menu (Continued) Settings for editing or playing back in various modes z Tips • The demonstration will be suspended in situations such as those described below. – When you touch the screen during the demonstration. (The demonstration starts again after about 10 minutes.) – When a cassette or a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted. – When the POWER switch is set to other than CAMERA-TAPE. PictBridge PRINT See page 61.
REC CTRL (Movie recording control) X appears. 60min AUD DUB CTRL 0:00:00:00 See page 57. AUD DUB CTRL (Audio dubbing) Using the internal stereo microphone (p. 90), you can add sound to a tape already recorded in the 12-bit mode (p. 50) without erasing the original sound. b Notes 4 Touch (Play). Your camcorder starts audio recording via the internal stereo microphone. appears while recording the new sound in stereo 2 (ST2) during the playback of the tape. 5 Touch (Stop) when you want to stop recording.
EDIT/PLAY menu (Continued) END SEARCH STANDARD SET menu Settings while recording on a tape or other basic settings EXEC The most recently recorded picture is played back for about 5 seconds and then stops automatically. CANCEL Stops [END SEARCH]. b Notes • After ejecting the cassette, the END SEARCH function is not available. 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.
LCD/VF SET TV TYPE The recorded picture will not be affected by this operation. x LCD BRIGHT You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. 1 Adjust the brightness with 2 Touch . / . x LCD BL LEVEL You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen’s backlight. B NORMAL Standard brightness. See page 33. USB CAMERA When you set [ STREAM] and connect your camcorder to your computer via the USB cable, you can view the picture your camcorder is currently seeing on your computer like a live camera.
STANDARD SET menu (Continued) b Notes • The exposure adjustment value (0EV), a shutter speed, and the aperture value appear when still images on a “Memory Stick Duo” are played back. • In the [DATE/TIME] data display, the date and time are displayed in the same area. If you record a picture without setting the clock, [--- -----] and [--:--:--] will appear. • During Easy Handycam operation, you can set [DATE/TIME] only.
TIME/LANGU. menu Customizing Personal Menu See page 34 for details on selecting menu items. You can add desired menu items to any Personal Menu allocated to the lamp positions currently lit. This is convenient if you add frequently used menu items to Personal Menu. CLOCK SET See page 15. 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.
Customizing Personal Menu (Continued) Deleting a menu item 1 Touch t [P-MENU SET UP] t [DELETE]. If the desired menu item is not displayed, touch / . 60min STBY Select button to delete. 1/3 0:00:00 END MENU DISP GUIDE SCENE SELECT LCD BRIGHT TELE MACRO FADER Arranging the order of menu items displayed on Personal Menu 1 Touch t [P-MENU SET UP] t [SORT]. If the desired menu item is not displayed, touch / . 2 Touch the menu item you want to move. 2 Touch the menu item that you want to delete.
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. 12). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.
Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders (Continued) b Notes • When you are connecting your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the 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 OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL] (the default setting) (p. 52). • While your camcorder is sending signals to another device via an i.
Recording pictures from a TV or VCR etc. You can record pictures or TV programs from a TV or VCR etc., onto a tape, you can also record a scene as a still image onto a “Memory Stick Duo” using an optional i.LINK cable. Be sure to insert a cassette or a “Memory Stick Duo” for recording in your camcorder beforehand. You can connect your camcorder to a TV, VCR etc. or an i.LINK-compatible device using the i.LINK cable (optional).
Recording pictures from a TV or VCR etc. (Continued) 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. 7 Stop recording. Touch 8 Touch (Stop) or [REC PAUSE]. t . Recording still images 1 Perform steps 1 to 3 in “Recording movies.
Dubbing pictures from a tape to a “Memory Stick Duo” You can record a desired scene onto a “Memory Stick Duo” as a still image, from a movie you recorded on a tape. Make sure you have a recorded tape and a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted into your camcorder. 1 Slide the POWER switch Deleting recorded pictures from the “Memory Stick Duo” 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/ EDIT lamp. 2 Touch repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/ EDIT lamp. 60 min 60min 101–0001 0001 101 101–0002 . 1.
Marking images on the “Memory Stick Duo” with specific information (Print mark/Image protection) When you are using a “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect tab, make sure the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick Duo” is not set to the write-protect position (p. 79). Selecting still images for printing (Print mark) Preventing accidental erasure (Image protection) The DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard is used to select images for printing on your camcorder.
Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) You can print out pictures using a PictBridge compliant printer without connecting the camcorder to a computer. b Notes • We cannot guarantee the operation of models that are not PictBridge compatible. z Tips Connect the AC Adaptor to obtain power from the wall outlet (p. 12). Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” containing still images into your camcorder and turn on the printer.
Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) (Continued) b Notes • Refer also to the operating instructions for the printer to be used. • Do not attempt the following operations when is on the screen. The operations may not be performed properly. – Operate the POWER switch. – Disconnect the power cord. – Remove your camcorder from the Handycam Station. – Disconnect the USB cable from the Handycam Station or the printer. – Remove the “Memory Stick Duo” from your camcorder.
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.
What you can do with Windows computer (Continued) 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.
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” Using a Macintosh computer 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. You can copy the still images from the “Memory Stick Duo” to the Macintosh. Install “First Step Guide” in the supplied CD-ROM. z Tips • The supplied software “Picture Motion Browser” does not operate on Mac OS.
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/ Remote Commander..............................67 • Batteries/Power sources ........................68 • LCD screen/viewfinder .........................68 • Cassette tapes/“Memory Stick Duo”.....69 • Recording ..............................................
Troubleshooting (Continued) • Cover the sensor of your VCR with black paper. Batteries/Power sources • The indicated time may not be correct in certain circumstances. For example, when you open or close the LCD panel, it takes about 1 minute to display the correct remaining battery time. The power abruptly turns off. • When approximately 5 minutes have elapsed while you do not operate your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off (A.SHUT OFF). Change the setting of [A.SHUT OFF] (p.
Menu items are grayed out. • You cannot select grayed items in the current recording/playback situation. is not displayed. • During Easy Handycam operation, not all menu items are functional. Cancel Easy Handycam operation (p. 20). The picture in the viewfinder is not clear. • Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever until the picture appears clearly (p. 17). The picture in the viewfinder has disappeared. • Close the LCD panel.
Troubleshooting (Continued) The data file name is not indicated correctly, or flashes. • The file is damaged. • Use the file format that is compatible with your camcorder (p. 79). Recording Refer also to “Cassette tapes/ “Memory Stick Duo”” section (p. 69). The tape does not start when you press REC START/STOP. • Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the CAMERA-TAPE lamp (p. 22). • The tape has reached the end. Rewind it, or insert a new cassette.
The BACK LIGHT function does not function. • In the following settings, the BACK LIGHT function is canceled. – [MANUAL] of [EXPOSURE] – [SPOT METER] • The BACK LIGHT function does not work during Easy Handycam operation (p. 21). 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.
Troubleshooting (Continued) Image data stored on a “Memory Stick Duo” cannot be played back. • Image data cannot be played back if you have modified file or folder names, or have edited the data on a computer (In this case, the file name flashes). This is not a malfunction (p. 80). • Pictures recorded on other devices may not be played back or may not appear in their actual size (p. 80). Horizontal lines appear on the picture. The displayed pictures are not clear or do not appear.
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. 55). New sound added to a recorded tape is not heard. • Adjust [AUDIO MIX] until the sound is heard appropriately (p. 49). Pictures from connected devices are not displayed correctly. • The input signal is not NTSC (p. 77).
Troubleshooting (Continued) Not available If this function is set [COLOR SLOW S] NightShot plus, [SCENE SELECT], [SUPER NSPLUS], [FADER], [D.EFFECT] [DIGITAL ZOOM] [TELE MACRO] [FADER] [CANDLE], [FIREWORKS], [SUPER NSPLUS], [COLOR SLOW S], [D.EFFECT] [D.EFFECT] [CANDLE], [FIREWORKS], [SUPER NSPLUS], [COLOR SLOW S], [FADER] [OLD MOVIE] [PICT.
E:61:ss / E:62:ss • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Inform them of the 5-digit code, which starts from “E.” 101-1001(Warning indicator pertaining to files) • The file is damaged. • The file is unreadable (p. 79). Q (Warning indicators pertaining to the tape) Slow flashing: • There is less than 5 minutes remaining on the tape. • No cassette is inserted.* • The write-protect tab on the cassette is set to lock (p. 78).* Fast flashing: • The tape has run out.
Warning indicators and messages (Continued) Examples of warning messages If messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions. Check the connected device. • Switch off the printer and switch it on again, then disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it. z Tips • When is displayed, the message can be turned into by touching . Touch to display the message again. %Z Moisture condensation. Eject the cassette (p. 83) % Moisture condensation. Turn off for 1H. (p. 83) Z Reinsert the cassette. (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. 29) before you begin the next recording in the following cases: • You have played back the tape. • You have used EDIT SEARCH.
About the “Memory Stick” A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable IC recording medium with a large data capacity. You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo,” which is about the half size of a standard “Memory Stick,” with your camcorder. However, we do not guarantee the operation of all types of “Memory Stick Duo” on your camcorder.
Maintenance and precautions (Continued) • Do not insert anything other than a “Memory Stick Duo” into the “Memory Stick Duo” slot. Doing so may cause a malfunction. x On a location for use Do not use or keep the “Memory Stick Duo” in the following locations. • Places subject to extremely high temperature, such as a car parked outside in the summer. • Places under direct sunlight. • Places with extremely high humidity or subject to corrosive gases.
charging is complete, disconnect the cable from the DC IN jack on your camcorder or remove the battery pack. To use the battery pack effectively About the remaining battery time indicator • When the power goes off even though the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate, charge the battery pack fully again. Remaining battery time will be indicated correctly.
Maintenance and precautions (Continued) • Normally, only one device can be connected to this unit with an i.LINK cable. When connecting this unit to an i.LINK-compatible device having two or more DV Interfaces, refer to the operating instructions of the device to be connected. • i.LINK is a more familiar term for the IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved by many corporations.
• • • • • • • • • 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. In this state, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or your camcorder may not operate correctly.
Maintenance and precautions (Continued) Video head • If the video heads are dirty, video or sound distortion may be apparent. • If the following problem occurs, clean the video heads for 10 seconds with the Sony DVM12CLD cleaning cassette (optional). – Mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback picture or the screen is displayed in blue. – Playback pictures do not move. – Playback pictures do not appear or the sound breaks off. – [x Dirty video head. Use a cleaning cassette.
About care and storage of the lens • Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the following instances: – When there are fingerprints on the lens surface. – In hot or humid locations – When the lens is exposed to salty air such as at the seaside. • Store in a well-ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust. • To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as described above. It is recommended that you operate your camcorder about once a month to keep it in optimum state for a long time.
Maintenance and precautions (Continued) Specifications AC Adaptor connected or the battery pack attached. Use your camcorder after charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery. However, even if the pre-installed rechargeable battery is not charged, the camcorder operation will not be affected as long as you are not recording the date. System x Procedures Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it with the POWER switch set to OFF (CHG) for more than 24 hours.
In CAMERA-TAPE: 41 ~ 1 189 mm** (1 5/8 ~ 46 7/8 in.) (16:9) 43 ~ 1 075 mm (1 3/4 ~ 42 3/8 in.) (4:3) In CAMERA-MEMORY: 36 ~ 900 mm (1 7/16 ~ 35 1/2 in.) (4:3) 39 ~ 975 mm (1 9/16 ~ 38 1/2 in.) (16:9) F1.8 ~ 3.2 Filter diameter: 30 mm (1 3/16 in.
Specifications (Continued) USB jack mini-B DV input/output i.LINK Interface (IEEE1394, 4-pin connector S100) AC Adaptor AC-L200/L200B Power requirements AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz Current consumption 0.35 - 0.18 A Power consumption 18 W Output voltage DC 8.4 V* Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature -20 °C to + 60 °C (-4 °F to + 140 °F) Dimensions (approx.) 48 × 29 × 81 mm (1 15/16 × 1 3/16 × 3 1/4 in.) (w/h/d) excluding the projecting parts Mass (approx.) 170 g (6.
On trademarks • “Handycam” and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “Memory Stick,” “ ,” “Memory Stick Duo,” “ ,” “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” “ ,” “MagicGate,” “ ,” “MagicGate Memory Stick” and “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • i.LINK and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • is a trademark. • Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of U.S. Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.
Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. A NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch (24) B PHOTO button (20, 23) C Power zoom lever (24, 28) D OPEN/EJECT lever (18) E Hooks for a shoulder belt Attach a shoulder belt (optional). F Grip belt (18) G Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens) (8) H LENS COVER switch (17) I Remote sensor Point the Remote Commander (93) towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder.
Quick Reference A DISP/BATT INFO button (14, 17) B EASY button (20) C RESET button Initializes all the settings, including the setting of the date and time. D LCD screen/touch panel (17, 94) E REC START/STOP button (20, 22) F Zoom buttons (24, 28) G WIDE SELECT button (25) H Speaker Playback sound comes out from the speaker. For how to adjust the volume, see page 26.
Identifying parts and controls (Continued) A POWER switch (15) B Viewfinder (17) C Eyecup (85) D Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (17) E DC IN jack (13) F CAMERA-TAPE, CAMERAMEMORY, PLAY/EDIT lamp (15) G REC START/STOP button (20, 22) H A/V OUT jack (32, 55) I 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.
Handycam Station A Interface connector 1 B (USB) jack (61) C DV interface (55, 57) D DC IN jack (12) E A/V OUT jack (32, 55) 2 3 4 5 Remote Commander 7 8 9 The on-screen image when you press this button will be recorded onto the “Memory Stick Duo” as a still image. B Memory control buttons (Index**, –/+, Memory playback) (21, 27) C SEARCH M. button (31)** D .
Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording movies 1 2 Recording still images 3 4 5 9 1 0qa 60min qs 11 1.0M FINE 101 GUIDE 6 7 GUIDE P-MENU 8 qd 7 8 A Remaining battery (approx.
Viewing still images 1 qh q; Indicators when you made changes qj qk ql 1.0M MEMORY PLAY w; wf wg GUIDE b Notes 7 wa ws wd You can use the [DISP GUIDE] (p. 96) to check the function of each indicator that appears on the LCD screen. 8 • Some of the indicators may not appear when you use [DISP GUIDE].
Indicators displayed during recording/playback (Continued) Center Indicator Meaning Slide show (45) Checking the screen indicators (Display guide) NightShot plus (24) You can easily check the meaning of each indicator that appears on the LCD screen. Super NightShot plus (40) 1 Touch [GUIDE] t [DISP GUIDE].
Index Numeric/Symbol D H 12BIT....................................50 D.EFFECT (Digital effect)...................... 45 Handycam Station ..........12, 93 16BIT....................................50 DATA CODE........... 16, 51, 96 I A Date search ........................... 31 i.LINK ..................................81 A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off) ......................52 DATE/TIME ............ 16, 51, 96 i.LINK cable ...................55, 57 Delete pictures......................
Index (Continued) Mirror mode .........................25 Moisture condensation .........83 Q QUALITY............................ 42 STANDARD SET menu ...... 50 STEADYSHOT..............41, 70 STILL ................................... 45 MONOTONE .......................44 MOSAIC ..............................46 R Still image .......... 20, 21, 23, 27 MOSAIC FADER ................44 STILL SET ...........................42 Movie..................20, 21, 22, 26 REC CTRL (Recording control)............
Windows ...............................63 WIPE ....................................45 WORLD TIME.....................53 Write-protect tab .............78, 79 Z Zero set memory ...................30 Zoom.....................................
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. Batería recargable NP-FH40 (1) Adaptador de ca (1) CD-ROM “Handycam Application Software” (1) Guía de operaciones (este manual) (1) Cable de alimentación (1) Handycam Station (1) Control remoto inalámbrico (1) Tiene instalada una pila de litio tipo botón.
Paso 2: Carga de la batería 2 1 2 1 5 Batería Interruptor POWER Enchufe de cc Cable de alimentación Al tomacorriente de pared Puede cargar la batería “InfoLITHIUM” (serie H) tras conectarla a la videocámara. 4 Adaptador de alimentación de ca 4 Conecte el cable de alimentación al adaptador de alimentación de ca y al tomacorriente de pared. b Notas • No es posible colocar una batería “InfoLITHIUM” que no sea serie H en la videocámara.
Paso 2: Carga de la batería (Continuación) b Notas • Cuando inserte la videocámara en Handycam Station, cierre la cubierta de la toma de entrada de cc • Sujete la Handycam Station y el enchufe de cc para desconectar el adaptador de ca de la toma de entrada de cc Para extraer la videocámara de la Handycam Station Apague la alimentación y luego extraiga la videocámara de Handycam Station sosteniendo al mismo tiempo la videocámara y la Handycam Station.
Para comprobar la carga restante de la batería (información sobre la batería) Ajuste el interruptor POWER en la posición OFF (CHG) y, a continuación, presione DISP/BATT INFO. Tiempo de carga Tiempo aproximado (min) necesario para cargar totalmente una batería descargada por completo.
Paso 2: Carga de la batería (Continuación) Tiempo de reproducción Tiempo aproximado (min) disponible cuando utiliza una batería completamente cargada. Batería Panel LCD abierto* Panel LCD cerrado NP-FH40 (suministrada) 120 150 NP-FH50 140 170 NP-FH70 300 370 NP-FH100 695 845 * Cuando se enciende la luz de fondo de la pantalla LCD. Acerca de la batería • Antes de cambiar la batería, deslice el interruptor POWER a la posición OFF (CHG).
Paso 3: Activación de la alimentación y ajuste de la fecha y hora Ajuste la fecha y la hora cuando use la videocámara por primera vez. De lo contrario, la pantalla [AJUS.RELOJ] aparecerá cada vez que encienda la videocámara o cambie la posición del interruptor POWER. 2 Ajuste [A] (año) con luego toque / , . Puede seleccionar cualquier año hasta el año 2079. 3 Ajuste [M] (mes) y, a continuación, toque y repita la operación con [D] (día), hora y minuto. Ajuste la medianoche a las 12:00 AM.
Paso 3: Activación de la alimentación y ajuste de la fecha y hora (Continuación) z Sugerencias • Durante la grabación, no se visualizarán la fecha y la hora. Éstas se grabarán automáticamente en la cinta y podrán visualizarse durante la reproducción ([CÓDIGO DATOS] (durante el modo de operación Easy Handycam, únicamente podrá ajustar [FECHA/HORA])). • Si los botones del panel táctil no funcionan correctamente, ajuste el panel táctil (CALIBRACIÓN).
Para desactivar la luz de fondo de la pantalla LCD para una larga duración de la batería Puede ver imágenes utilizando el visor para evitar el desgaste de la batería o cuando la imagen en la pantalla LCD es mala. Visor b Notas Palanca de ajuste del objetivo del visor Muévala hasta que la imagen se aclare. • No presione los botones en el marco del panel LCD por error al abrirlo o ajustarlo.
Paso 5: Inserción de una cinta o un “Memory Stick Duo” Cinta de videocasete Solamente puede utilizar videocasetes de formato mini DV . 1 Deslice la palanca OPEN/ EJECT en el sentido de la flecha y manténgala en esa posición para abrir la tapa. Palanca OPEN/EJECT El compartimiento del videocasete se desliza automáticamente hacia adentro. b Notas • No fuerce el compartimiento del videocasete presionando la parte con la marca {DO NOT PUSH} mientras se desliza hacia adentro.
“Memory Stick Duo” Usted puede utilizar sólo un “Memory Stick Duo” que lleve la marca o . 1 Abra el panel LCD. • Al insertar o expulsar el “Memory Stick Duo”, asegúrese de que el “Memory Stick Duo” no salte y se caiga. z Sugerencias • El número de imágenes que se pueden grabar varía en función de la calidad o el tamaño de la imagen.
Grabación Abra la cubierta del objetivo. PHOTO Interruptor POWER REC START/ STOP A REC START/ STOP B Grabación de películas Las películas se graban en una cinta. Deslice el interruptor POWER varias veces en el sentido de la flecha para que se encienda el indicador CAMERA-TAPE. Si el interruptor POWER está en la posición OFF (CHG), deslícelo mientras presiona el botón verde. Presione REC START/STOP A (o B). 60min ESPERA 60min GUÍA [ESPERA] 60min GRAB. P-MENU 60min GUÍA P-MENU [GRAB.
Grabación de imágenes fijas Las imágenes fijas se graban en el “Memory Stick Duo”. Deslice el interruptor POWER varias veces en el sentido de la flecha para que se encienda el indicador CAMERA-MEMORY. Si el interruptor POWER está en la posición OFF (CHG), deslícelo mientras presiona el botón verde. Pitido min Clic del obturador 1,0M GUÍA P-MENU min 1,0M GUÍA P-MENU Parpadeando bSe ilumina Se escucha el sonido del obturador. Cuando grabado la imagen.
Reproducción Deslice el indicador 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. Reproducción de películas Toque y, a continuación, toque para iniciar la reproducción.
Visualización de imágenes fijas Toque . Se visualiza la imagen grabada más recientemente. 1,0M REPR. MEM. GUÍA P-MENU Anterior/Siguiente * Ir a la visualización de la pantalla de índice aparece en la pantalla de reproducción de cinta. Para visualizar imágenes de un “Memory Stick Duo” en la pantalla de índice Toque . Toque una de las imágenes para regresar al modo de presentación sencilla.
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