3-278-985-11(1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Getting Started Operating Guide DCR-HC62 11 Recording/ 20 Playback Using the Menu 34 Dubbing/Editing 56 Using a Computer 64 Troubleshooting 68 Additional Information 78 Quick Reference 90 Spanish Quick Guide/ 100 Guía rápida en español © 2008 Sony Corporation
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. 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. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set. Installation Water and Moisture 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. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information For customers in the U.S.A.
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.
Read this first (Continued) 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.
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 .........2 Read this first .................................. 4 Notes on use ................................. 5 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items ..................................................... 11 Step 2: Charging the battery pack ..................................................... 12 Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time ............ 15 Changing the language setting ...
Table of Contents (Continued) Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) ..... 62 Using a Computer What you can do with Windows computer .................................... 64 Installing the “First Step Guide” and software ...................................... 65 Viewing “First Step Guide” ........... 67 Using a Macintosh computer ........ 67 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ........................... 68 Warning indicators and messages ....................................................
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, 81) AC Adaptor (1) (p. 12) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 12) Getting Started CD-ROM “Handycam Application Software” (1) (p. 64) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 93) A button-type lithium battery is already installed.
Step 2: Charging the battery pack 2 1 2 3 1 DC plug Battery pack DC IN jack POWER switch 4 To the wall outlet (wall socket) AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series) (p. 81) after attaching it to your camcorder. 4 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet (wall socket). b Notes • You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder.
To use an outside power source You can operate your camcorder using the power from the wall outlet (wall socket) 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 check the remaining battery (Battery Info) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then press DISP/BATT INFO. To remove the battery pack 2 Remove the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.
Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Battery pack 125 NP-FH50 135 NP-FH70 170 NP-FH100 390 Recording time Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack.
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. 3 Move to [M] (month) with then set with / , . 4 Move to [D] (day) with , then set with / and repeat for the hour and minute. 5 Make sure the date and time Getting Started For midnight, set it to 12:00 AM.
Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time (Continued) • If the buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly, adjust the touch panel (CALIBRATION) (p. 85). Changing the language setting You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. Touch t [MENU] t (TIME/LANGU.) t [LANGUAGE], then select the desired language.
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 tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” b Notes Cassette tape You can use mini DV (p. 79). cassettes only 1 Slide and hold the OPEN/ EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. • 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. 3 Close the lid. OPEN/EJECT lever To eject the cassette Open the lid following the same procedure as described in step 1 and remove the cassette.
2 Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo slot in the right direction until it clicks. Access lamp Getting Started With the v mark facing to the LCD screen To eject a “Memory Stick Duo” Lightly push in once and slide out the “Memory Stick Duo” alongside the camcorder body. b Notes • When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder is reading/writing data. Do not shake or knock your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the “Memory Stick Duo,” or remove the battery pack.
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. 60) 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 [STBY] 60min REC P-MENU 60min GUIDE P-MENU [REC] To stop recording, press REC START/STOP A (or B) 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 below 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 below 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 (wall socket) 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 GUIDEFRAME 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. 2 Adjust the exposure by touching . 3 Touch . b Notes To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO] t . • If you set [SCENE SELECT], [WHITE BAL.] setting is canceled. b Notes • When you operate the POWER switch or change the [SCENE SELECT] setting, the brightness of a picture may be changed even if you adjusted it in [EXPOSURE].
3 Touch [ ]. flashes quickly. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. b Notes To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO] t [END]. b Notes • If you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is automatically set to [MANUAL]. FOCUS You can adjust the focus manually. You can select this function also when you want to focus on a certain subject intentionally.
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) 8GB 15000 34000 VGA (640 × 480) 48000 115000 In 16:9 aspect ratio 0.2M* (640 × 360) 128MB 325 780 980 1970 256MB 590 1400 1750 3550 512MB 1200 2900 3650 7300 1GB 2450 6000 7500 14500 2GB 5000 12000 15000 30000 4GB 9900 23500 29500 59500 8GB 20000 48000 60000 115000 * 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. 60) or record them on another VCR/DVD device, etc. (p. 56). • Sounds are not recorded. • The last few frames may not be recorded if the battery or tape has run out. • There may be discrepancies in the interval. z Tips SMTH INT.REC (Smooth interval tape recording) [a]: Recording [b]: Interval 1 Touch t / to select a desired interval time (1 to 120 seconds) t . 2 Touch [REC START].
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 62.
REC CTRL (Movie recording control) X appears. 60min AUD DUB CTRL 0:00:00:00 See page 58. 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. 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) CAMERA DATA (below) z Tips Displays camera setting data. • Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder from responding to a command sent by another VCR remote control unit. 60min 0:00:00:00 1 2 GUIDE AUTO 100 AWB F1. 8 9dB 3 4 6 5 A SteadyShot off B Exposure C White balance D Gain E Shutter speed F Aperture value 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.
TIME/LANGU. menu b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to a wall outlet (wall socket), [A.SHUT OFF] is automatically set to [NEVER]. CALIBRATION See page 85. See page 34 for details on selecting menu items. 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. If you set the time difference to 0, the clock returns to the originally set time.
Customizing Personal Menu 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. Deleting a menu item 1 Touch t [P-MENU SET UP] t [DELETE]. If the desired menu item is not displayed, touch / . Adding a menu item You can add up to 28 menu items to each Personal Menu. Delete a less important menu item, if you want to add more. 60min STBY Select button to delete.
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. / to move the menu item to the desired place. 4 Touch . Using the Menu 3 Touch To sort more items, repeat steps 2 to 4. 5 Touch [END] t . b Notes • You cannot move [P-MENU SET UP]. Initializing the Personal Menu settings (Reset) Touch t [P-MENU SET UP] t [RESET] t [YES] t [YES] t .
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 (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 12).
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.LINK cable, appears on the LCD screen on your camcorder.
Recording pictures from a VCR, etc. You can record pictures from a 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 VCR, etc., or an i.LINK-compatible device using the i.LINK cable (optional). Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p.
5 Start playing the cassette on the VCR. The picture played on the connected device appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder. b Notes • The indicator appears when you connect your camcorder and other devices via an i.LINK cable. (This indicator may also appear on the connected device.) 6 Touch [REC START] at the point you want to start recording. 7 Stop recording. Touch 8 Touch (Stop) or [REC PAUSE]. t . 1 Perform steps 1 to 3 in Dubbing/Editing Recording still images “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. 80). 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 (wall socket) (p. 12). Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” containing still images into your camcorder and turn on the printer.
b Notes Dubbing/Editing • 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 (mains lead). – Disconnect the USB cable from your camcorder 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.
Others: USB port (this must be provided as standard, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compatible) is recommended), DV Interface (IEEE1394, i.LINK) (to connect via an i.LINK cable), optical disc drive (CD-ROM drive is necessary for installation) When playing still images recorded on a “Memory Stick Duo” on a computer OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP SP2* or Windows Vista* *Except for 64-bit editions. Standard installation is required. Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded.
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” 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 your camcorder’s “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..............................68 • Batteries/Power sources ........................69 • LCD screen/viewfinder .........................69 • Cassette tapes/“Memory Stick Duo”.....70 • Recording ..............................................
Batteries/Power sources 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. 52), or turn on the power again (p. 15), or use the AC Adaptor. • The battery is fully discharged, or almost discharged. Charge the battery pack (p. 12). The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged. • Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) (p.
Troubleshooting (Continued) 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. The picture is not displayed in the viewfinder when the LCD panel is open (p. 17). Cassette tapes/ “Memory Stick Duo” The cassette cannot be ejected from the compartment. • Make sure the power source (battery pack or AC Adaptor) is connected correctly (p. 12).
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. 80). Recording Refer also to “Cassette tapes/ “Memory Stick Duo”” section (p. 70). The tape does not start when you press REC START/STOP. You cannot record on the “Memory Stick Duo.” • The “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Insert another “Memory Stick Duo” or format the “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 43). Or, delete unnecessary pictures recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo” (p.
Troubleshooting (Continued) The backlight function does not function. • In the following settings, the backlight function is canceled. – [MANUAL] of [EXPOSURE] – [SPOT METER] • The backlight 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.
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. 81). • Pictures recorded on other devices may not be played back or may not appear in their actual size (p. 81). Horizontal lines appear on the picture. The displayed pictures are not clear or do not appear.
Troubleshooting (Continued) Pictures from connected devices are not displayed correctly. Not available If this function is set [SCENE SELECT] NightShot plus, [TELE MACRO], [OLD MOVIE], [SUPER NSPLUS], [COLOR SLOW S] [CANDLE], [FIREWORKS], [SPORTS] When the POWER switch is set to CAMERAMEMORY [SPOT METER] NightShot plus, [SUPER NSPLUS] [EXPOSURE] NightShot plus, [SUPER NSPLUS] [WHITE BAL.
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 (H series). Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series) (p. 81).
Warning indicators and messages (Continued) 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. 79).* Fast flashing: • The tape has run out.* Z (Eject cassette warning)* Slow flashing: • The write-protect tab on the cassette is set to lock (p. 79). Fast flashing: • Moisture condensation has occurred (p. 84).
Check the connected device. • Switch off the printer and switch it on again, then disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it. Cannot print. Check the printer. • Switch off the printer and switch it on again, then disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it.
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 (wall socket) [b]. AC-L200/L200B [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.
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.
Maintenance and precautions (Continued) About the “Memory Stick” A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable IC recording medium with a large data capacity. You can use the following types of “Memory Stick” listed below on the camcorder. However, we do not guarantee the operation of all types of “Memory Stick” on your camcorder. (See the list below for more details.
x On a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” • The maximum memory capacity of a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” that can be used on your camcorder is 8 GB. Notes on using “Memory Stick Micro” • To use a “Memory Stick Micro” with the camcorder, you need a Duo-sized M2 Adaptor. Insert the “Memory Stick Micro” into the Duosized M2 Adaptor, then insert the adaptor into the Memory Stick Duo slot.
Maintenance and precautions (Continued) • • • • – Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-FH70/ FH100 (optional). Frequent use of the LCD screen or a frequent playback, fast forward or rewind operation wears out the battery pack faster. We recommend using a large capacity battery pack: NP-FH70/FH100 (optional). Be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) when not recording or playing back on your camcorder. The battery pack is also consumed when your camcorder is in recording standby or playback pause.
• IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. About the i.LINK Baud rate i.LINK’s maximum baud rate varies according to the device. There are 3 types. S100 (approx. 100Mbps*) S200 (approx. 200Mbps) S400 (approx. 400Mbps) 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.
Maintenance and precautions (Continued) • Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the product. Be particularly careful of the lens. • Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF (CHG) when you are not using your camcorder. • Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for example, and operate it. Doing so might cause heat to build up inside. • When disconnecting the power cord (mains lead), pull it by the plug and not the cord.
Video head It is recommended you use a cleaning cassette (optional) before recording anything important. • 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. The buttons on the touch panel may not work correctly. If this happens, follow the procedure below.
Maintenance and precautions (Continued) 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.
Specifications without the 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. x Procedures Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it with the POWER switch set to OFF (CHG) for more than 24 hours.
Specifications (Continued) 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.
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 (6.0 oz) excluding the power cord (mains lead) * See the label on the AC Adaptor for other specifications. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. • “Handycam” and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
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 (17) G Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens) (7) 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 (13, 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. I BATT (battery release) PUSH button (13) J CHG (charge) lamp (12) K Access lamp (18) L Memory Stick Duo slot (18) M (USB) jack (62) N .
Identifying parts and controls (Continued) A POWER switch (15) B Viewfinder (17) C Eyecup (86) D Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (17) E DV interface (56, 58) F DC IN jack (12) G CAMERA-TAPE, CAMERAMEMORY, PLAY/EDIT lamp (15) H REC START/STOP button (20, 22) I A/V Remote Connector (32, 56) 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.
Remote Commander 7 8 1 2 3 4 9 A PHOTO button* (20, 23) 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 A Remaining battery (approx.) Recording movies 1 2 3 4 5 B Recording mode (SP or LP) (50) C Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) D Recording: Tape counter (hour: minute: second) Playback: Tape counter (hour: minute: second)/Time code (hour: minute: second: frame) GUIDE 6 7 8 E Recording capacity of the tape (approx.
V Previous/Next image button (27) W Index screen display button (27) X Image protection mark (61) Center Indicator Slide show (45) Y Print mark (61) NightShot plus (24) Super NightShot plus (40) Indicators when you made changes You can use the [DISP GUIDE] (p. 96) 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].
Indicators displayed during recording/playback (Continued) 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. 51). Checking the screen indicators (Display guide) You can easily check the meaning of each indicator that appears on the LCD screen. 1 Touch [GUIDE] t [DISP GUIDE].
Index Numeric/Symbol D I 12BIT....................................50 D.EFFECT (Digital effect) .. 45 i.LINK ..................................82 16BIT....................................50 DATA CODE........... 15, 51, 96 i.LINK cable ...................56, 58 Date search ........................... 31 Image protection ...................61 DATE/TIME ............ 15, 51, 96 IMAGE SIZE........................42 A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off) ......................52 Delete pictures..................
Index (Continued) MOSAIC ..............................46 MOSAIC FADER ................44 R STILL SET ...........................42 Movie..................20, 21, 22, 26 N REC FOLDER (Recording folder)................ 44 SUPER NSPLUS (Super NightShot plus)...40, 72 REC MODE (Recording mode) ................ 50 T Rec review ........................... 30 Tape counter .........................94 Recording....................... 20, 22 TELE MACRO ....................40 Recording time.............
Write-protect tab ...................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 alimentación de ca (1) CD-ROM “Handycam Application Software” (1) Guía de operaciones (este manual) (1) Cable de alimentación (1) Control remoto inalámbrico (1) Tiene instalada una pila de litio tipo botón.
Paso 2: Carga de la batería 2 1 2 3 1 Enchufe de cc Batería Interruptor POWER Toma de entrada de cc Adaptador de alimentación de ca Cable de alimentación Puede cargar la batería “InfoLITHIUM” (serie H) tras conectarla a la videocámara. 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) Para utilizar una fuente de alimentación externa Puede utilizar una fuente de alimentación del tomacorriente de pared para operar la videocámara mediante las mismas conexiones que realiza al cargar la batería. La batería no perderá la carga en este caso. 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 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) Acerca del adaptador de alimentación de ca • Si utiliza el adaptador de alimentación de ca conéctelo a un tomacorriente de pared cercano. Si se produce alguna falla de funcionamiento al utilizar la videocámara, desconecte el adaptador de alimentación de ca del tomacorriente de inmediato. • No utilice el adaptador de alimentación de ca colocado en un espacio angosto, tal como entre una pared y los muebles.
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 / . Puede seleccionar cualquier año hasta el año 2079. 3 Diríjase a [M] (mes) mediante , luego realice el ajuste mediante / . 4 Diríjase a [D] mediante Toque los botones de la pantalla LCD.
Paso 3: Activación de la alimentación y ajuste de la fecha y hora (Continuación) • Con el fin de ahorrar energía de la batería, cuando se adquiere la videocámara, ésta viene ajustada para apagarse automáticamente si se deja encendida sin realizar ninguna operación durante unos 5 min (minuto) ([APAGADO AUTO]). z Sugerencias • Durante la grabación, no se visualizarán la fecha y la hora.
Paso 4: Realización de ajustes antes de la grabación Apertura de la cubierta del objetivo Deslice el interruptor LENS COVER hacia la posición OPEN. • Presione DISP/BATT INFO para activar o desactivar los indicadores que aparecen en pantalla (como la información de la batería). Visor Puede ver imágenes utilizando el visor para evitar el desgaste de la batería o cuando la imagen en la pantalla LCD es mala.
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 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.
2 Inserte el “Memory Stick Duo” en la ranura Memory Stick Duo en el sentido correcto hasta que calce. Indicador de acceso Para expulsar un “Memory Stick Duo” Empuje ligeramente una sola vez y deslice hacia afuera el “Memory Stick Duo” al costado del cuerpo de la videocámara. b Notas • Cuando el indicador de acceso se enciende o parpadea, la videocámara está leyendo o grabando datos. No sacuda ni golpee la videocámara, no la apague, ni extraiga el “Memory Stick Duo”, ni retire la batería.
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 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. 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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