3-090-178-11(1) Camera Operations Guide [US] Camera Operations Guide Read this first Digital Video Camera Recorder DCR-HC65/HC85 © 2004 Sony Corporation
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Notes on recording Notes on using the camcorder • 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 countries/ regions. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV.
Table of Contents : Features available for tape only. : Features available for “Memory Stick Duo” only. Read this first ............................................................................................. 2 Quick Start Guide Recording movies ...................................................................................... 8 Recording still images .............................................................................. 10 Recording/Playing back with ease ...............................
Recording a still image ....................................................................................... 35 Making full use of Easy Handycam operation ........................................................... 36 Adjusting the exposure............................................................................. 37 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects ............................................................... 37 Fixing the exposure for the selected subject – Flexible spot meter .........
Advanced operations Marking recorded images with specific information – Image protection/Print mark ....108 Using the Menu Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) .................110 Selecting menu items .........................62 Using the (CAMERA SET) menu – PROGRAM AE/WHITE BAL./16:9 WIDE, etc. ....................................64 Using the (MEMORY SET) menu – BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/ ALL ERASE/NEW FOLDER, etc. ......................................................
Quick Start Guide Recording movies 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. To charge the battery, see page 14. a Lift up the viewfinder. b Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. a Slide the OPEN/ b Insert the cassette with c Press . Close the cassette lid after EJECT lever in the its window-side facing the cassette compartment direction of the arrow up, then push the center slides back in by itself. to open the lid.
3 Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen. The date and time is not set up in the default setting. To set the date and time, see page 19. a Remove the lens cap. b Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. Quick Start Guide c While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch down to light up the CAMERA-TAPE lamp. The power turns on. d Press REC START/ STOP. Recording starts. To change to standby mode, press REC START/STOP again. You can also use REC START/STOP of the LCD panel.
Recording still images 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. To charge the battery, see page 14. a Lift up the viewfinder. b Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 2 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into the camcorder. Insert it so that the b mark is at the bottom left corner. Push in until it clicks.
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Recording/Playing back with ease By switching to Easy Handycam operation, recording/playback operation becomes even easier. Easy Handycam operation allows easy recording/playback for even first time users by providing only the basic functions for recording/playback. Press EASY when recording/ playing back. EASY lights up in blue (1) and screen font size increases (2) during Easy Handycam operation. For details, see instructions for each operation. See page 34 for recording, page 54 for playback.
Getting started Lens hood (1) Step 1: Checking supplied items (DCR-HC85) Use the lens hood to record under strong light, such as under the sun. Note when you use a filter (optional), the shadow of the lens hood may appear on the screen. Also, if you force the lens hood on, you may not be able to remove it again. Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied.
Step 2: Charging the battery pack 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 3 With the b mark on the DC plug facing the LCD panel side, connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. 4 Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor. 5 Connect the power cord to the wall outlet. You can charge the battery by attaching the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series) to your camcorder.
6 Slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG). To check the remaining battery – Battery Info The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. 1 Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). 2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. 3 Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO. After charging the battery The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack.
Charging time With LCD BACKLIGHT set to OFF Approximate number of minutes required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack at 25°C (77°F). (10 – 30°C (50 – 86°F) recommended.) Battery pack Typical* recording time NP-FP50 (supplied) 80 40 NP-FP50 (supplied) 125 NP-FP70 175 95 NP-FP70 155 NP-FP90 310 170 NP-FP90 220 Recording time when recording with the LCD screen on Approximate number of minutes available when you use a fully charged battery pack at 25°C (77°F).
Battery pack LCD panel opened* LCD panel closed NP-FP50 (supplied) 80 120 NP-FP70 175 255 NP-FP90 310 455 * With LCD BACKLIGHT set to ON. You need to slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the desired power mode to record or play. When using this camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 19).
Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder Adjusting the LCD panel You can adjust the angle and brightness of the LCD panel to meet various recording situations. Even when there are obstructions between you and the subject, you can check the subject on the LCD screen during recording by adjusting the angle of the LCD panel. 3 Adjust the item with touch / , then . z Tip • If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out.
To use the viewfinder during operation When you are recording on a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo,” you can adjust the exposure (p. 37) and fader (p. 42) while checking the image on the viewfinder. Have the LCD panel rotated 180 degrees and closed with the screen facing out. 1 Set the power mode to CAMERA-TAPE or CAMERA-MEMORY (p. 17). 2 Close the LCD panel with the screen 3 Touch . [Set LCD off?] appears on the screen. 4 Touch [YES]. The LCD screen is turned off.
4 Step 6: Inserting the recording media Touch [MENU]. –:––:–– 60min CAMERA SET PROGRAM AE SPOT METER EXPOSURE 5 Inserting a cassette tape OK Select (TIME/LANGU.) with / , then touch . –:––:–– 60min DISPLAY You can use mini DV cassettes only. For details on these cassettes (such as writeprotection), see page 126. MENU ROTATE A. SHUT OFF b Note • Do not force the cassette into the compartment. This may cause a malfunction of your camcorder.
2 Insert a cassette with its window-side facing up. Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” Window-side For details on the “Memory Stick Duo” (such as write-protection), see page 127. Getting started b Note • You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo,” which is about half the size of a standard “Memory Stick,” in your camcorder (p. 127). Do not try to force any other type of “Memory Stick” into the “Memory Stick Duo” slot. Push the center of the back of the cassette lightly. 3 Press .
b Note • If you force the “Memory Stick Duo” into the “Memory Stick Duo” slot in the wrong direction, the “Memory Stick Duo” slot may be damaged. • Do not insert anything other than a “Memory Stick Duo” into the “Memory Stick Duo” slot. Doing so may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. • When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder is reading/writing data from/to the “Memory Stick Duo.
z Tip • Your camcorder offers [ENG [SIMP]] (simplified English) for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options.
Recording 3 Recording movies To record on a tape Slide the POWER switch until the CAMERA-TAPE lamp lights up, and your camcorder is set to the standby mode. You can record movies on a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo.” Before recording, follow steps 1 to 7 in “Getting started” (p. 13 to p. 22). When you are recording on a tape, movies will be recorded along with stereo sound. When you are recording on a “Memory Stick Duo,” the movie will be recorded with monaural sound.
Indicators displayed during recording on a tape Indicators displayed during recording on a “Memory Stick Duo” The indicators will not be recorded on the tape. Date/time and the camera settings data (p. 57) will not be displayed during recording. The indicators will not be recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo.” Date/time (p. 57) will not be displayed during recording.
• When you are recording on a “Memory Stick Duo” with an external flash (optional) attached to the intelligent accessory shoe, turn off the power of the external flash to prevent charging noise from getting recorded. z Tip • If you do not use your camcorder for a long time, remove the cassette and store it. • You can also use REC START/STOP of the LCD panel to record moving pictures. It is useful when you record from a low-angle or record yourself in the mirror mode.
Using zoom Recording in mirror mode When the CAMERA-TAPE mode is selected, you can choose zoom to magnification levels greater than 10 times, and from that point activate the digital zoom ([DIGITAL ZOOM], p. 68). Occasional use of the zoom is effective, but use it sparingly for best results. Recording 1 cm (approx. 1/2 inch)* You can turn the LCD panel towards the subject so that you and your subject can share the image being recorded.
4 Using the self-timer Press REC START/STOP. You will hear a beep sound counting down for about 10 seconds (The count down indication begins from 8). The recording starts. To stop recording, press REC START/ STOP. With the self-timer, you can start recording after a delay of about 10 seconds. REC START/STOP To cancel the count down Touch [RESET] or press REC START/STOP. To cancel the self-timer Follow steps 1 and 2, then select [OFF] in step 3.
[MENU], and select [PROGRES. REC] from the (CAMERA SET) menu. Recording still images – Memory photo recording 3 Touch [ON], then . You can record still images on a “Memory Stick Duo.” Before recording, follow steps 1 to 7 in “Getting started” (p. 13 to p. 22). appears. PHOTO Recording 4 Press REC START/STOP. Press it again to stop recording. To cancel the progressive recording mode POWER switch Follow steps 1 and 2, then select [OFF] in step 3.
3 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly until the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp lights up. The selected recording folder is displayed. Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button. To turn the power off Slide the POWER switch up to the OFF (CHG) position. To record still images continuously – Burst Select the (MEMORY SET) menu, [STILL SET], then [ BURST] (p. 70). You can record images continuously in a time interval of about 0.5 to 0.07 seconds.
Selecting image quality or size 512 MB (MSX-M512) Select the (MEMORY SET) menu, [STILL SET], then [ QUALITY] or [ IMAGE SIZE] (p. 71). The number of pictures you can record on a “Memory Stick Duo” varies depending on the quality/size of the image and the recording environment. When the image quality is [FINE] (number of images) For DCR-HC65: The image size of 1152 × 864 is 500 kB, that of 640 × 480 is 150 kB.
the flash may be automatically activated when you press PHOTO. Follow the steps below when you always want to use the flash, or when you do not want to use the flash at all. The available settings vary according to what you selected in [REDEYE REDUC] of [FLASH SET] in the (CAMERA SET) menu (p. 67). (flash) Press (flash) repeatedly to select a setting. The settings are displayed cyclically in the following order.
4 Using the self-timer With the self-timer, you can record a still image after a delay of about 10 seconds. Press PHOTO. You will hear a beep sound counting down for about 10 seconds (The count down indication begins from 8). The image is recorded. When bars of disappear, the image is recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo.” PHOTO PHOTO To cancel the count down Touch [RESET]. To cancel the self-timer Recording Follow steps 1 and 2, then select [OFF] in step 3.
z Tip • The image size is set to [640 × 480]. If you want to record a still image in a different size, use the Memory photo recording function (p. 29). b Note • You cannot record a still image on a “Memory Stick Duo” during the following operations: – [16:9 WIDE] mode – Progressive recording mode for DCR-HC85 – Memory overlap – MEMORY MIX function – [SMTH INT.REC] (smooth interval tape recording) for DCR-HC85 • Titles are not recorded on a “Memory Stick Duo.
3 Slide the POWER switch until the CAMERA-TAPE lamp lights up. Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button. 4 Press EASY. 1 Remove the lens cap. Pull the lens cap string down and attach it to the grip belt. 2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. 3 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly until the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp lights up. Easy Handycam operation ON 5 Recording The EASY lights up in blue. Recording a still image Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button.
6 2 Set [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and Press PHOTO fully. A shutter sound is heard. When bars of disappear, the image is recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo.” To turn the power off Slide the POWER switch up to the OFF (CHG) position. To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY again. b Note • You cannot turn Easy Handycam operation on or off during recording. • During Easy Handycam operation, the following buttons are not available. – LCD BACKLIGHT (p. 18) – BACK LIGHT (p.
Adjusting the exposure The exposure is adjusted automatically in the default setting. Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 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 limelight on stage). 1 Touch during recording or in the standby mode. 2 Touch [SPOT METER]. If the item is not displayed on the screen, touch / .
b Note • You cannot use the Flexible spot meter together with: – NightShot plus function – Super NightShot plus function – Color Slow Shutter function • If you set [PROGRAM AE], [SPOT METER] is automatically set to [AUTO]. z Tip • If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is automatically set to [MANUAL]. Adjusting the exposure manually 4 Adjust the exposure by touching (dim)/ (bright), then touch 60min STBY .
Recording in dark places – NightShot plus, etc. ON. and [“NIGHTSHOT PLUS”] appear. 3 Touch . 4 Touch [SUPER NSPLUS]. If the item is not displayed on the screen, touch / . If you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it from the (CAMERA SET) menu. 5 Touch [ON], then . and [“SUPER NIGHTSHOT PLUS”] appear. To cancel Super NightShot plus, follow steps 3 and 4, then select [OFF] in step 5. Or, set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to OFF.
• When using the Super NightShot plus or Color Slow Shutter function, the shutter speed of your camcorder changes depending on the brightness. The motion of the picture may slow down at this time. • Adjust the focus manually when it is hard to focus automatically. • Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects. Remove the conversion lens (optional) if it is attached. • Depending on the shooting conditions or circumstances, colors may not be reproduced properly.
To adjust the focus automatically Follow steps 1 and 2, then touch [AUTO] in step 3. Or press FOCUS after step 4. b Note • You cannot use the SPOT FOCUS function together with [PROGRAM AE]. • Focusing distance information will not be displayed. Adjusting the focus manually – To record a subject behind a window covered with raindrops. – To record horizontal stripes. – To record a subject with little contrast between the subject and its background. – When you want to focus on a subject in the background.
Recording a picture using various effects [OVERLAP] (fade in only) [WIPE] (fade in only) [DOT FADER] (fade in only) POWER switch Fading in and out of a scene – FADER You can add the following effects to currently recording pictures. [BLACK FADER] [WHITE FADER] [MOSAIC FADER] [MONOTONE] When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to color. When fading out, the picture gradually changes from color to black-and-white.
4 Touch the desired effect, then touch . When you touch [OVERLAP], [WIPE] or [DOT FADER], the image on the tape in your camcorder is stored as a still image. (While storing the image, the screen turns to blue.) Recording 5 Press REC START/STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing and disappears when the fade is complete. To cancel the operation Follow steps 2 and 3, then select [OFF] in step 4.
[SLOW SHUTTR] (slow shutter) You can slow down the shutter speed. This mode is suitable for shooting a subject more clearly in a dark place. [OLD MOVIE] You can add an old movie-type atmosphere to pictures. Your camcorder automatically records pictures in the letterbox mode for all screen size, sepia in color, and at a slower shutter speed. 1 Slide the POWER switch to select the CAMERA-TAPE mode. 2 Touch 3 . Touch [D. EFFECT]. STBY OFF OFF STILL FLASH LUMI.
Overlaying still images on movies on a tape – MEMORY MIX You can superimpose a still image you have recorded on a “Memory Stick Duo” over the movie you are currently recording on a tape. You can then record the superimposed pictures on a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo.” (You cannot superimpose a still image on a tape which you have already finished recording.
6 Touch the desired effect. The still image is superimposed on the movie which is currently displayed on the LCD screen. 7 Touch (decrease)/ to adjust the following. (increase) For [MTCAM LUMI.] The color scheme of the bright area in the still image which is to be swapped into a movie. When you want to record only the still image stored on the “Memory Stick Duo” to a tape, touch on the screen in [MTCAM LUMI.] until the bar indicator is extended fully to the right side.
Searching for the starting point 3 Touch . The last scene of the most recent recording is played back for about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where the last recording has finished. Recording To cancel the operation Touch [CANCEL]. Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording – END SEARCH This function is handy when you have played back the tape, for example, but want to start recording right after the most recently recorded scene.
3 Keep touching (to go backward)/ (to go forward) and release it at the point where you want the recording to start. Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes – Rec review You can view a few seconds of the scene recorded just before you stopped the tape. 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the CAMERA-TAPE mode. 2 Touch 60min . STBY 0:00:00 EDIT 3 Touch once. The last few seconds of the most recently recorded scene are played back. Then, your camcorder is set to the standby mode.
Playback 3 Viewing movies recorded on a tape Make sure you have a recorded cassette inserted into your camcorder. Some of the operations are possible using the Remote Commander or using the touch panel. When you want to play back recordings on your TV, see page 59. Touch (rewind) to go to the point you want to view. 60min 0:00:00:00 60min P-MENU 4 Touch (play) to start playback. Playback To adjust the volume 1 Touch . 2 Touch [VOLUME]. OPEN If the item is not displayed on the screen, touch / .
Indicators displayed during tape playback To resume fast forwarding or rewinding, release the button. To play back in various modes 60min 0:00:00:15 60min You will not hear the recorded sound. Also, you may see mosaic-like images of the previously played picture remaining on the screen. 1 During playback or playback pause, touch .
Viewing recordings with added effects – Digital effect You can apply [STILL], [FLASH], [LUMI. KEY], and [TRAIL] effects when viewing recorded pictures. For details on each effect, see page 43. To cancel Digital effect Follow steps 2 to 4, then select [OFF] in step 5. b Note • You cannot add effects to externally input pictures. Also, you cannot output pictures edited with digital effects via the DV Interface.
Viewing recordings on a “Memory Stick Duo” You can view pictures one at a time on the screen. When you have a lot of pictures, you can list them to search through them easily. Make sure you have a recorded “Memory Stick Duo” inserted into your camcorder. When you want to play back a recorded picture on your TV, see page 59. 3 Touch . The most recently recorded picture appears on the screen. 60min 101–0010 1600 1 0 / 10 101 MEMORY PLAY P-MENU 4 Touch (previous)/ select a picture.
Indicators displayed during “Memory Stick Duo” playback 60min 101–0010 1600 10 / 10 101 0:00:00 b Note • Folders that you have created on a computer, renamed folders, and modified pictures may not appear on the screen. • While playing back movies on a “Memory Stick Duo,” the only menu items available will be those with short cuts on the Personal Menu. In order to use other menu items, add them to the Personal Menu.
To display 6 pictures at a time, including movies – Index Screen Touch . Previous 6 pictures N mark* END 101–0002 2 / 10 Next 6 pictures Playing back with ease – Easy Handycam 101 SET Movie icon Easy Handycam operation allows easy playback for even first time users by providing only the basic functions for playback. Also screen font size increases for easy viewing. Make sure you have a recorded cassette or a recorded “Memory Stick Duo” inserted into your camcorder.
4 Play back pictures. Select the desired setting. For [CLOCK SET] 1 Set [Y] (year) with / , then touch . 2 Set [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and minutes in the same way as [Y] (year), then touch . When playing back on a “Memory Stick Duo” Touch . The following buttons can be operated. (previous)/ (next)/ (play/ pause for movie)/ (delete) You can control playback with the Remote Commander. For [LANGUAGE] Select the desired language with then touch . Press EASY again.
Various playback functions 4 Select (PICT.APPLI.), then [PB ZOOM] by touching / and touch . Tape playback zoom screen You can magnify a small subject in a recording and display it on the screen. You can also display the recorded date and the name of the folder in which the picture is recorded. PB ZOOM 0:00:00:00 Play back the image.
z Tip • If you press DISPLAY/BATT INFO during the playback zoom operation, the frame will disappear. [MENU], and select it from the (STANDARD SET) menu. 60min DATA CODE: Displaying the screen indicators 0:00:00:00 OFF OFF DATE/ TIME CAMERA DATA You can choose to display the time code, tape counter, and other information on the screen. Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO. 4 Select [CAMERA DATA] or [DATE/ TIME] then touch . 60min 0:00:00:00 The indicator switches on or off as you press the button.
b Note • Camera setting data do not appear when movies on a “Memory Stick Duo” are played back. z Tip • Exposure adjustment value (0EV) appears when a “Memory Stick Duo” is played back. • appears for the picture recorded using flash.
Playing the picture on a TV AUDIO/VIDEO jack Connect your camcorder to a TV using the supplied A/V connecting cable as shown in the following illustration. Connect the supplied AC Adaptor to the wall outlet for the power supply (p. 14). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. To copy to another tape, see page 94.
Locating a scene on a tape for playback Searching quickly for a desired scene – Zero set memory m REW 4 Press PLAY. The playback starts from the point designated “0:00:00” on the tape counter. To cancel the operation Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander again. b Note • There may be a discrepancy of several seconds between the time code and the tape counter. • Zero set memory will not function correctly if there is a blank section between recorded sections on the tape.
3 Press .(previous)/> (next) on the Remote Commander to select a title that you want to play. 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. Playback starts automatically from the selected title. 2 Press SEARCH M. on the Remote Commander repeatedly to select [DATE SEARCH]. 3 Press . (previous)/> (next) on the Remote Commander to select a recording date.
BAdvanced operations 4 Using the Menu CAMERA SET (p. 64) MEMORY SET (p. 70) PICT.APPLI. (p. 74) EDIT/PLAY (p. 80) STANDARD SET (p. 84) TIME/LANGU. (p. 89) Selecting menu items You can change various settings or make detailed adjustments using the menu items displayed on the screen. 5 POWER switch 1 Turn on the power (p. 17). 2 Touch . The Personal Menu appears. Items that are used often are displayed as short-cuts.
6 Select the desired setting. changes to . If you decide not to change the setting, touch to return to the previous screen. 60min REMOTE CTRL: OFF ON 0:00:00:00 OFF OK 7 Touch screen. , then to hide the menu You can also touch (return) to go back a screen each time you touch the button. Using the Menu To use the short-cuts of the Personal Menu The available items vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. Unavailable items will be grayed out. You can customize the short-cuts (p. 90).
Using the (CAMERA SET) menu – PROGRAM AE/WHITE BAL./16:9 WIDE, etc. You can select items listed below on the CAMERA SET menu. To select items, see “Selecting menu items” (p. 62). The default settings are marked with G. The indicators in parentheses appear when the setting is selected. The settings you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you can currently operate. Unavailable items will be grayed out.
* Your camcorder is adjusted to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance. **Your camcorder is adjusted to focus only on distant subjects. b Note • [SPORTS] (sports lesson) will not work when the POWER switch is set to CAMERAMEMORY. SPOT METER See page 37 for details. EXPOSURE See page 38 for details. WHITE BAL. You can adjust the color balance to the brightness of the recording environment.
b Note • You cannot use the white balance together with the NightShot plus, or Super NightShot plus function. • The setting returns to [AUTO] when you disconnect the power source from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. z Tip • For better color balance adjustment when [WHITE BAL.] is set to [AUTO], aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds after setting the POWER switch to CAMERA-TAPE when: – You remove the battery pack for replacement.
FLASH SET Note that these settings will not function with external flashes that do not support the following settings. FLASH MODE For DCR-HC65: GON Select to trigger the flash (optional) regardless of the brightness of the surroundings. ON Select to trigger the flash (optional) regardless of the brightness of the surroundings. The flash pre-flashes to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. AUTO Select to trigger the flash (optional) automatically. AUTO Select to trigger the flash (optional) automatically.
NS LIGHT When using the NightShot plus function to record, you can record clearer pictures by using the NightShot Light to emit infrared rays (invisible). GON Select to use the NightShot Light (p. 39). OFF Select to disable the NightShot Light (p. 39). COLOR SLOW S See page 39 for details. SELF-TIMER See page 28, 33 for details. DIGITAL ZOOM You can select the maximum zoom level in case you want to zoom to a level greater than 10 times while recording on a tape.
When viewed on the LCD screen/viewfinder When viewed on a 16:9 wide screen TV* When viewed on a standard TV** * Picture appears in full screen when the wide-screen TV switches to full mode. **Played in 4:3 mode. When you play a picture in the wide mode, it appears as you have seen on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. GOFF ) Using the Menu ON ( Standard setting (to record pictures to play back on a 4:3 TV). The recorded picture will not be wide.
setting is selected. The settings you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you can currently operate. Unavailable items will be grayed out. Using the (MEMORY SET) menu – BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/ALL ERASE/NEW FOLDER, etc. 60min You can select items listed below on the MEMORY SET menu. To select items, see “Selecting menu items” (p. 62). The default settings are marked with G.
• [EXP. BRKTG] will not function when you have space for fewer than 3 images remaining on the “Memory Stick Duo.” • When it is hard to see the difference between the images recorded in [EXP. BRKTG] mode on the LCD screen, connect your camcorder to your TV or a computer. For DCR-HC85: • The images may flicker or discolor when you select [HIGH SPEED]. QUALITY GFINE ( ) STANDARD ( ) Select to record still images with the fine image quality (compressed to about 1/4).
ALL ERASE You can delete all the pictures on a “Memory Stick Duo” that are not writeprotected. To delete pictures one by one, see page 107. 1 Select [ALL FILES] or [CURRNT FOLDER]. ALL FILES Select to delete all the images on the “Memory Stick Duo.” CURRNT FOLDER Select to delete all the images in the selected playback folder. 2 Touch [YES] twice. To cancel deletion of all pictures, select [NO]. 3 Touch . b Note • The folder will not be deleted even when you delete all the pictures in the folder.
NEW FOLDER You can create a new folder (102MSDCF to 999MSDCF) on a “Memory Stick Duo.” When a folder is full (a maximum of 9999 images are stored) a new folder is automatically created. 1 Touch [YES]. A newly created folder will be numbered in sequence after the last folder number. To cancel creation, select [NO]. 2 Touch . b Note • You cannot delete the created folders using your camcorder. You will have to format the “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 72), or delete them using your computer.
Using the (PICT.APPLI.) menu – PICT.EFFECT/SLIDE SHOW/FRAME REC/ INT.REC-STL, etc. You can select items listed below on the PICT.APPLI. menu. To select items, see “Selecting menu items” (p. 62). The default settings are marked with G. The indicators in parentheses appear when the setting is selected. The settings you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you can currently operate. Unavailable items will be grayed out. 60min STBY 0:00:00 PICT. APPLI.
PASTEL Select to record the picture looking like a pale pastel drawing. (This effect is not available during playback.) MOSAIC Select to record picture appearing mosaicpatterned. (This effect is not available during playback.) b Note • You cannot add effects to externally input pictures. Also, you cannot output pictures edited with Picture effects via the DV Interface. z Tip • You can copy pictures edited using picture effects to a “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 96) or to another tape (p. 94).
7 Touch [START]. Your camcorder plays back the images recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo” in sequence. To cancel the slide show, touch [END]. To pause, touch [PAUSE]. z Tip • You can select the first picture for the slide show by touching / before touching [START]. • If movies are played in the slide show, you can adjust the volume by touching (decrease)/ (increase). FRAME REC You can record pictures with a stop-motion animated effect by alternately frame recording and then moving the subject a little.
2 Select the desired interval by touching / , then touch You can select from 1 to 120 seconds for the interval. . 3 Touch [REC START]. Recording starts and z changes to red. When your camcorder has shot several frames, it records them on the tape, after performing the END SEARCH function depending on the interval length. Using the Menu To interrupt smooth interval recording, touch [REC STOP]. To resume touch [REC START]. To cancel smooth interval recording, touch [REC STOP], then [END].
[a] [a] [b] [b] a: [REC TIME] b: [INTERVAL] 1 Touch . 2 Touch [INTERVAL]. 3 Select a desired interval time (30 seconds, 1, 5, or 10 minutes), then touch . 4 5 6 7 Touch [REC TIME]. Select a desired recording time (0.5, 1, 1.5, or 2 seconds), then touch . Touch [END]. Touch [ON], then GOFF . To deactivate interval recording. ON ( ) To record moving pictures on a tape in the selected interval. 8 Touch . flashes on the screen. 9 Press REC START/STOP.
3 Touch [ON], then touch GOFF ON ( 4 Touch . To deactivate interval recording. ) To record still images on a “Memory Stick Duo” in the selected interval. . flashes. 5 Press PHOTO fully. stops flashing and the interval photo recording starts. To cancel interval photo recording, select [OFF] in step 3. DEMO MODE When you remove both the cassette and “Memory Stick Duo” from your camcorder, and select the CAMERA-TAPE mode, you can view the demonstration in about 10 minutes.
Using the (EDIT/ PLAY) menu – TITLE/ power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you can currently operate. Unavailable items will be grayed out. 60min 0:00:00:00 TAPE TITLE, etc. You can select items listed below on the EDIT/ PLAY menu. To select items, see “Selecting menu items” (p. 62). The default settings are marked with G. The settings you can adjust vary depending on the EDIT/PLAY VAR. SPD PB REC CTRL AUD DUB CTRL OK VAR.SPD PB See page 50 for details.
BURN VCD When your camcorder is connected to a personal computer, you can easily burn the picture recorded on the tape on a CD-R (Direct Access to Video CD Burn) using this command. See the supplied “Computer Applications Guide” for details. END SEARCH EXEC Select to activate the END SEARCH function. The most recently recorded picture is played back for about 5 seconds and then stops automatically. CANCEL Select to stop the END SEARCH function.
3 Touch to move s to select the next character, and enter the character in the same manner. 4 When you have finished entering characters, touch 2 Touch 3 Touch . . (color), / (position), [SIZE] as necessary to select a desired color, position or size. Color white t yellow t violet t red t cyan t green t blue Position You can select from 8 to 9 choices. Size small y large (You can only select the small size when you are entering more than 13 characters.) 4 Touch . 5 Touch [SAVE].
TITLE DISP You can view the title when you play back the picture. GON Select to display the title when a scene superimposed with a title appears. OFF Select when you do not want to display the title. TAPE TITLE You can label a cassette with Cassette Memory (up to 10 letters). The label will be displayed for approximately 5 seconds when you select the CAMERA-TAPE mode and insert a cassette, or when you select the PLAY/EDIT mode.
Using the (STANDARD SET) menu – REC MODE/MULTISOUND/AUDIO MIX/USB-CAMERA, etc. The default settings are marked with G. The indicators in parentheses appear when the setting is selected. The settings you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you can currently operate. Unavailable items will be grayed out. 60min You can select the items listed below on the STANDARD SET menu. To select these items, see “Selecting menu items” (p. 62).
b Note • You can play back a dual sound track cassette on this camcorder. However, you cannot record a dual sound track on this camcorder. • The setting returns to [STEREO] when you disconnect the power source from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. AUDIO MIX You can adjust the audio balance between the originally recorded sound (ST1) and sound added afterwards (ST2) on the tape (p. 107). b Note • You cannot adjust sound recorded in 16 bit audio mode.
b Note • When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording. A/VcDV OUT You can connect a digital device and an analog device to your camcorder and convert the signal transmitted from the connected devices to the appropriate signal on your camcorder. GOFF ON ( Select when not using the Digital convert function.
DATA CODE GOFF Select not to display date, time and the camera settings data during playback. DATE/TIME Select to display the date and time during playback (p. 57). CAMERA DATA Select to display the camera settings data during playback (p. 57). REMAINING Select to display the remaining tape indicator for about 8 seconds: • After you select the CAMERA-TAPE mode with the cassette inserted, and your camcorder calculates the remaining amount of tape. • When you touch (play/pause).
BEEP GMELODY Select to sound a melody when you start/stop recording, operate the touch panel, or when an unusual condition occurs on your camcorder. NORMAL Select to sound a beep instead of the melody. OFF Select to cancel the melody, the beep sound, the shutter sound or the touch panel operation confirmation beep. GLCD PANEL Select to show the displays such as the time code on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder.
Using the (TIME/ LANGU.) menu – CLOCK SET/ The settings you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you can currently operate. Unavailable items will be grayed out. WORLD TIME, etc. You can select items listed below on the TIME/ LANGU. menu. To select items, see “Selecting menu items” (p. 62). 60min STBY 0:00:00 TIME/LANGU. CLOCK SET WORLD TIME LANGUAGE OK CLOCK SET You can set the date and time (p. 19).
Customizing Personal Menu You can add frequently used menu items to Personal Menu, or sort them in the order you like (customizing). You can customize the Personal Menu for each power mode of your camcorder. 3 60min STBY Select the category. END OK 4 Touch 60min Select the item. 1/3 0:00:00 END OK 5 Touch / then touch to select a menu item, . .
The selected menu is deleted from Personal Menu. Deleting menu – Delete 6 1 Touch 60min 1/3 2 . STBY 0:00:00 MENU EXPO– SURE FADER SPOT FOCUS SPOT METER PRGRAM AE If the desired menu is not displayed on the screen, touch / until the menu is displayed. b Note • You cannot delete [MENU] and [P-MENU SET UP]. You can sort the menus added to Personal Menu in the desired order. Touch DELETE SORT RESET 0:00:00 60min 1/3 3 Touch [DELETE]. 60min STBY Select button to delete.
4 Touch the menu item you want to move. 60min STBY Select new location. 1 EXPO– SURE 3 4 1/3 SPOT FOCUS 6 PRGRAM AE FADER 5 5 SPOT METER 1 60min STBY P–MENU SET UP 3 1/3 5 DELETE SORT RESET OK 3 Touch [RESET]. 60min RESET END FADER 0:00:00 STBY Initialize CAMERA-TAPE mode's P-MENU setting? 4 SPOT METER EXPO– SURE 6 PRGRAM AE YES OK . To sort more items, repeat steps 4 to 6.
Dubbing/Editing Connecting to a VCR or TV You can record the picture from a VCR or TV to a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted into your camcorder (p. 95). You can also create a copy of the picture recorded on your camcorder on other recording device (p. 94). Connect your camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the following illustration. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor during the operation.
transmitted digitally, producing high quality pictures. Note that you cannot record the picture and sound separately. For details, see page 131. Dubbing to another tape You can copy and edit the picture played back on your camcorder to other recording devices (such as VCRs). 1 Connect your VCR to your camcorder as a recording device (p. 93). 2 Prepare your VCR for recording. • Insert a cassette for recording. • If your VCR has an input selector, set it to the input mode.
Recording pictures from a VCR or TV You can record and edit pictures or TV programs from a VCR or TV on a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in your camcorder. You can also record a scene as a still image on a “Memory Stick Duo.” Insert a cassette or a “Memory Stick Duo” for recording in your camcorder. If you have connected the A/V connecting cable, select the input signal in [VIDEO INPUT] in the (STANDARD SET) menu (p. 86).
3 Press PHOTO lightly at the scene you want to record. Check the image and press it fully. The image is not recorded unless you press PHOTO fully. Release it if you do not want to record the scene, and select other scene as described above. Dubbing pictures from a tape to a “Memory Stick Duo” You can record movies (with sound recorded in monaural) or still images (fixed to image size [640 × 480]) on a “Memory Stick Duo.
8 Touch , then . b Note • The Data code and titles recorded on the tape cannot be recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo.” The time and date the picture is recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo” will be recorded. • The sound is recorded in 32 kHz monaural. z Tip • You can also record a movie by pressing REC START/STOP during tape playback. • For the recording time of movies, see page 26. Dubbing still images from a “Memory Stick Duo” to a tape You can record still images on a tape.
10Touch , then . b Note • You cannot dub the index screen. • You may not be able to dub images modified on your computer or recorded with other camcorders on your camcorder. • You cannot dub MPEG movies on the tape. Dubbing selected scenes from a tape – Digital program editing You can select up to 20 scenes (programs) and record them in the desired order to other recording device such as VCRs or to a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in your camcorder.
1 Connect your VCR to the camcorder as a recording device (p. 93). 7 You can use either the A/V connecting cable or the i.LINK cable to make the connection. The dubbing procedure is easier with the i.LINK connection. 2 PROG. EDIT . 0:00:00:00 END Select the media. OTHER DEVICE MEMORY STICK Prepare your VCR. • Insert a cassette for recording. • Set the input selector to input mode if your VCR has one. 3 Touch / to select [PROG.EDIT], then touch 8 Touch [OTHER DEVICE]. PROG.
To set the [IR SETUP] code [IR SETUP] code list When you connect with an A/V connecting cable, you need to check the [IR SETUP] code signal to see if your VCR can be operated by your camcorder (infrared ray emitter). The following [IR SETUP] codes are recorded on your camcorder by default. (It is set at “3” as the default setting.) Remote sensor Infrared ray emitter VCR Manufacturing company [IR SETUP] code Sony 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Admiral (M.
Manufacturing company [IR SETUP] code Multitech 23, 32, 80 NEC 21, 33, 35 Olympic 77, 78 Optimus 22 Orion 60 Panasonic 16, 17, 77, 78 Pentax 8, 42 Philco 26, 70, 77, 78 Philips 47, 77, 78, 83 78 Quasar 6, 16, 17, 77, 78 RCA/PROSCAN 7, 8, 16, 40, 41, 42, 77, 78, 78*, 83, 101 Realistic 22, 36, 37, 77, 80, 88 Sansui 21 Singer 73 Samsung 24, 24*, 32, 32*, 41, 94, 94* Sanyo 26, 36, 37, 47 Scott 22, 23, 24, 28, 32, 37, 40, 41 Sharp 88, 89 Shintom 73 Signature 2000 80, 89
5 Rewind the tape on your VCR, then play back in slow mode. Recording the selected scenes as programs 5 opening numbers for each [IN] and closing numbers for each [OUT] appear. 6 7 Take a note of the opening number value of each [CUT-IN] and the closing number value of each [CUT-OUT], then calculate the average number value for each [CUT-IN] and [CUTOUT]. When you are performing a digital program edit for the first time to a tape in a VCR, go through the procedures described in Steps 1 and 2 (p.
6 10Touch [MARK OUT]. Touch the desired item. When you are recording on a tape in the VCR Touch [OTHER DEVICE]. PROG. EDIT MARK START IN The ending point of the first program is set, and the lower part of the program mark changes to light blue. PROG. EDIT MARK START IN 0:00:00:00 EDIT UNDO SET 0:00:00:00 EDIT UNDO SET TOTAL 0:00:00:12 SCENE 1 TOTAL 0:00:00:00 SCENE 0 END END When you are recording on a “Memory Stick Duo” 1 Touch [MEMORY STICK]. PROG.
To end Digital program editing Touch [END]. To save a program without using it to record Touch [END] in step 11. The program is stored in memory until the cassette is ejected. To erase programs 1 Follow steps 1 to 6 in “Recording the selected scenes as programs” (p. 102), then touch [UNDO]. 2 Touch [DEL 1MARK] to delete the last set program. Or, touch [ALL ERASE] to erase all the programs. 3 Touch [EXEC]. The programs are deleted. To cancel this operation, touch [CANCEL].
You can record additional audio to the original sound on the tape. You can add sound to a tape already recorded in the 12-bit mode without erasing the original sound. Dubbing sound to a recorded tape Preparing for audio recording B Intelligent accessory shoe See page 139. Internal microphone AMIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack CAUDIO/VIDEO jack Microphone (optional) A/V connecting cable (supplied) Dubbing/Editing Do not connect the S video plug (black) and the Video plug (yellow).
using the A/V connecting cable. However, the sound you have recorded afterwards is not output from the speaker. Check the sound by using the headphones or a TV. 9 Touch [AUDIO DUB]. A green screen. X mark appears on the LCD 0:00:00:00 Recording sound AUD DUB CTRL AUDIO DUB 1 2 Insert a recorded cassette into your camcorder. Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 3 Touch tape. 4 Touch (play/pause) again at the point where you want to start recording the sound.
Checking and adjusting the recorded sound 1 Deleting recorded pictures Play back the tape on which you have recorded audio in “Recording sound” (p. 106). 2 Touch 3 Touch [MENU]. 4 Touch / to select (STANDARD SET), then touch You can delete all or selected pictures stored on a “Memory Stick Duo.” 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 2 Touch . 60min 60min 101–0010 . 1600 1 0 / 10 101 MEMORY PLAY .
To delete pictures on the index screen You can easily search for the picture to be deleted by displaying 6 pictures at once. 1 Slide the POWER switch to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 2 3 4 5 6 Touch . Touch . Touch . Touch [ DELETE]. Touch the picture you want to delete. appears on the image to be deleted. To display the next or the previous 6 pictures, touch / . 7 Touch . 8 Touch [YES].
5 3 Touch [PROTECT]. Touch . END PROTECT 101–0002 2/ 10 6 101–0002 2/ 10 101 Touch the image that you want to protect. 4 7 101 PRO– TECT PR I NT MARK DELETE PB FOLDER OK 5 Touch . END selected image. 101–0002 2/ 10 SET SET - appears on the PROTECT Touch 101 Touch [PRINT MARK]. . 8 Dubbing/Editing PRINT MARK Touch [END]. 101–0002 2/ 10 To cancel image protection Follow steps 1 to 5, then touch the image to cancel image protection. - disappears from the image.
To cancel the Print mark Follow steps 1 to 5, then touch the image to cancel the Print mark. disappears from the image. b Note • Do not mark images on your camcorder if the “Memory Stick Duo” already has some images with the Print mark put on other devices. This may change the information of the images with the Print mark put on the other device.
6 Select (STANDARD SET), then [USB-PLY/EDT] by touching / and . 7 Select [PictBridge], then touch 8 Touch 9 Connect the USB jack (p. 140) of your camcorder to a printer using the supplied USB cable. Printing . 1 Select the image to be printed by touching (previous image)/ (next image). 2 Touch 3 Select the number of copies to be printed by touching / , then touch . . The location of the USB jack of the printer differs depending on the model.
To print another image Repeat steps 1 to 6. To stop printing Touch [CANCEL] while printing. To finish printing Touch [END] and disconnect the USB cable from your camcorder and printer. b Note • Do not attempt the following operations when is on the screen. The operations may not be performed properly.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, remove the power source and contact your Sony dealer. If “C:ss:ss” is displayed on the LCD screen or the viewfinder, the self-diagnosis display function is activated. See page 121 for details. Overall operations Cause and/or Corrective Actions The power does not turn on.
Batteries/Power sources Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged. cAttach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly. If the lamp still does not light up, then it indicates that no power is supplied from the wall outlet. • The battery charge is completed. (p. 14) The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while cAttach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly. If the problem the battery pack is being charged.
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The Cassette Memory indicator does not appear while using a cassette with Cassette Memory. cClean the gold-plated connector of the cassette. (p. 127) The remaining tape indicator is not displayed. cSet [ REMAINING] to [ON] on the (STANDARD SET) menu to always display the remaining tape indicator. (p. 87) A cassette label is not recorded. cUse a cassette with Cassette Memory. (p. 126) cErase unnecessary titles when the Cassette Memory is full. (p.
Recording If you are using a “Memory Stick Duo” for recording, refer also to the “Memory Stick Duo” section. (p. 118) 116 Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The tape does not start when you press REC START/STOP. cSlide the POWER switch to turn on the CAMERA-TAPE lamp. (p. 17) cThe tape has reached the end. Rewind it, or insert a new cassette. cSet the write-protect tab to REC or insert a new cassette. (p. 126) cThe tape is stuck to the drum due to moisture condensation.
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The flash level cannot be changed. • The flash level cannot be changed during Easy Handycam operation. Flickering or changes in color occurs. cThis occurs when recording pictures under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp in the soft portrait or sports lesson mode. Cancel [PROGRAM AE] in this case. (p. 64) END SEARCH does not work. • The cassette was ejected after recording when using a cassette without Cassette Memory. (p.
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions END SEARCH does not work. • The cassette was ejected after recording when using a cassette without Cassette Memory. (p. 126) • The cassette is new and has nothing recorded. END SEARCH does not work correctly. • There is a blank section in the beginning or middle of the tape. This is not a malfunction. Noises appear and on the screen. • The tape was recorded in a TV color system other than that of your camcorder. This is not a malfunction. (p.
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Cannot delete all pictures at once. cWhen you are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect tab, release the lock on the write-protect tab of the “Memory Stick Duo.” (p. 128) cCancel image protection on the picture. (p. 108) Image protection cannot be applied. cWhen you are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect tab, release the lock on the write-protect tab of the “Memory Stick Duo.” (p.
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions A title is not recorded/A cassette label cUse a cassette with Cassette Memory. (p. 126) is not recorded. cErase unnecessary titles when the Cassette Memory is full. (p. 82) cSet the write-protect tab to REC. (p. 126) • A title cannot be added to a blank section of the tape. The title is not displayed. cSet [ TITLE DISP] to [ON] in the (EDIT/PLAY) menu. (p. 83) • The title cannot be displayed during Easy Handycam operation. The title cannot be deleted.
Warning indicators and messages Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators If indicators appear on the screen or in the viewfinder, check the following. See the page in parentheses for details. Cause and/or Corrective Actions C:ss:ss/E:ss:ss (Selfdiagnosis display) Some symptoms can be fixed by yourself. If the problem persists even after you tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Indication Cause and/or Corrective Actions (Warning indicator pertaining to • An incompatible “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted. incompatible “Memory Stick Duo”)* Q (Warning indicator 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. 126)* Fast flashing: • The tape has run out.* Z (Eject cassette warning)* Slow flashing: • The write-protect tab on the cassette is set to lock.
Subjects “Memory Stick Duo” Indications Corrective Actions/ References Insert a Memory Stick. cSee page 21. Reinsert the Memory Stick. cReinsert the “Memory Stick Duo” a few times. If even then the indicator flashes, the “Memory Stick Duo” might be damaged. Try with another “Memory Stick Duo.” Do not eject the Memory Stick during writing. – This is a read-only Memory Stick. cInsert a writable “Memory Stick Duo.” Incompatible type of Memory Stick.
Subjects Indications Corrective Actions/ References FLASH Charging... Cannot record still images. • You are trying to record a still image while charging the flash. The strobe cannot charge. Not available. Others Cannot record Memory Stick movie on a tape. For DCR-HC85: cSee page 31. – Cannot record due to copyright protection. – Cannot add audio. Disconnect the i.LINK cable. cSee page 105. Not recorded in SP mode. Cannot add audio. cSee page 105. Not recorded in 12-bit audio.
Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad Power supply Simple setting of clock by time difference You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your camcorder abroad. Select [WORLD TIME] in the (TIME/LANGU.) menu, then set the time difference (p. 89). You can use your camcorder in any countries/ regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz.
Usable cassette tapes You can use the mini DV format cassette only. Use a cassette with the mark. is a trademark. Cassette Memory There are 2 types of mini DV cassettes: those with Cassette Memory and those without Cassette Memory. Cassettes with Cassette Memory have the (Cassette Memory) mark. A cassette with Cassette Memory is recommended for use on your camcorder. is a trademark. IC memory is mounted on this type of cassette.
When labeling the cassette Be sure to place the label only on the locations as shown in the following illustration so as not to cause malfunction of your camcorder. Do not put a label along this border. Labeling position After using the cassette Rewind the tape to the beginning to avoid distortion of the picture or the sound. The cassette should then be put in its case, and stored in an upright position. When the Cassette Memory function does not work Re-insert the cassette.
• File names of movies: – MOV00001: This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder. – MOV00001.MPG: This file name appears on the display of a computer. • On a “Memory Stick Duo” formatted on a computer: A “Memory Stick Duo” formatted by the Windows OS or using Macintosh computers does not have guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder. • Data read/write speed may vary depending on the combination of the “Memory Stick” and “Memory Stick” compliant product you use.
Notes on using the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” and “Memory Stick Duo” (MagicGate/Parallel Transfer) • The maximum memory capacity of a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” that can be used on your camcorder is up to 512 MB, and that of a “Memory Stick Duo” (MagicGate/Parallel Transfer) is up to 128 MB. • This unit does not support high speed data transfer. • All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack This unit is compatible with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series). Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. “InfoLITHIUM” P series battery packs have the mark. • What is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack? • The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithiumion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between your camcorder and an optional AC Adaptor/charger.
menu and leave your camcorder in tape recording standby until the power goes off (p. 88). About battery life • The battery life is limited. Battery capacity drops little by little as you use it more and more, and as time passes. When the available battery time is shortened considerably, a probable cause is that the battery pack has reached the end of its life. Please buy a new battery pack.
device. It is also indicated near the i.LINK interface on some device. The maximum baud rate for device that does not have any indication (such as this unit) is “S100.” The baud rate may differ from the indicated value when the unit is connected to device with a different maximum baud rate. * What is Mbps? Mbps stands for “megabits per second,” or the amount of data that can be sent or received in one second. For example, a baud rate of 100 Mbps means that 100 megabits of data can be sent in one second.
• 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, pull by the plug and not the cord. • Do not damage the power cord such as by placing anything heavy on it. • Keep metal contacts clean. • Keep the Remote Commander and buttontype battery out of children’s reach. If the battery is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.
LCD screen • Do not add excessive pressure on the LCD screen, as it may cause damage. • If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction. • While using your camcorder, the back of the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a malfunction. To clean the LCD screen • If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, it is recommended you use the cleaning cloth (supplied) to clean it.
To charge the pre-installed button-type battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed button-type battery to retain the date, time, and other settings even when the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG). The pre-installed button-type battery is always charged while you are using your camcorder but it will get discharged gradually if you do not use your camcorder. The button-type battery will be fully discharged in about 3 months if you do not use your camcorder at all.
Effective (still): Approx. 1 920 000 pixels Effective (movie): Approx. 1 080 000 pixels Lens For DCR-HC65: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Combined power zoom lens Filter diameter: 30 mm (1 3/16 in.) 10 × (Optical), 120 × (Digital) F = 1.8 ~ 2.3 For DCR-HC85: Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Combined power zoom lens Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.) 10 × (Optical), 120 × (Digital) F = 1.8 ~ 2.1 Focal length For DCR-HC65: 3.2 - 32 mm (5/32 - 1 5/16 in.
Supplied accessories See page 13. Types of differences AC Adaptor AC-L25A/L25B 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, 1.5 A 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.) 56 × 31 × 100 mm (2 1/4 × 1 1/4 × 4 in.) (w/h/d) excluding the projecting parts Mass (approx.) 190 g (6.
Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls Camcorder 1 9 2 0 qa 3 qs 4 qd 5 qf 6 qg 7 qh 8 qj A Lens cap J DISPLAY/BATT INFO button (p. 15) B Speaker K EASY button (p. 34, 54) C LCD/Touch panel screen (p. 4, 18) L Viewfinder (p. 4, 18) D OPEN button M “Memory Stick Duo” slot (p. 21) E LCD BACKLIGHT button * (p. 18) N Access lamp (p. 21, 128) F REC START/STOP button (p. 24, 50) O Battery pack (p.
A Shoe cover Remove the shoe cover when you attach the accessory. B For DCR-HC85: Flash (p. 31) H Focus ring (p. 41) I FOCUS button * (p. 41) J BACK LIGHT button * (p. 37) * These buttons are not available during Easy Handycam operation(zmark). Quick Reference C Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens) Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which can reproduce fine images. The lens for your camcorder was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation.
A PHOTO button (p. 29) B CAMERA-TAPE, CAMERAMEMORY, PLAY/EDIT mode lamps (p. 17) C Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 18) D PUSH (battery release) button (p. 14) E POWER switch (p. 17) F REC START/STOP button (p. 24, 50) G DV Interface H (USB) jack I NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch (p. 39) J i (headphones) jack (green) When you use headphones, the speaker on your camcorder is silent. K MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack (red) (p.
A Hooks for shoulder strap B OPEN/EJECT lever (p. 20) C Tripod receptacle Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely, and the screw may damage your camcorder. D Cassette lid (p. 20) To attach the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcorder to the hooks for the shoulder strap.
Remote Commander Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander. To remove the insulation sheet To change the battery 1 While pressing on the tab, inset your fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery case. A PHOTO button (p. 29) B Memory control buttons (Index*, – / +, Memory playback) (p. 52) C SEARCH M. button* (p. 60, 61) D ./> buttons* (p. 60, 61) 2 Remove the button-type lithium battery. E Video control buttons (Rewind, Playback, Fast-forward, Pause, Stop, Slow) (p.
WARNING Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire. CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. b Notes on the Remote Commander • A button-type lithium battery (CR2025) is used in the Remote Commander. Do not use batteries other than CR2025.
Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder Following indicators will appear on the LCD screen and viewfinder to indicate the state of your camcorder. Indicators vary depending on your camcorder model. Indicators For DCR-HC65: Flash (p. 67) This indicator appears when you use video flash light (optional). Example: Indicators in the CAMERA-TAPE mode For DCR-HC85: Flash (p. 31) This indicator appears only when the flash is in use. Time code (p. 57)/Tape counter (p. 57)/Selfdiagnosis (p.
Indicators Meanings Print mark (p. 109) Slide show (p. 75) LCD backlight off (p. 18) Image delete (p. 107) PictBridge connecting (p.
Index Numeric 16:9 WIDE mode .............. 68 A A/V connecting cable ...................... 59, 93, 105 AC Adaptor ....................... 14 Adjusting the viewfinder .................................... 18 Audio dubbing (AUD DUB CTRL) .. 105 AUDIO MIX ............. 85, 107 AUDIO MODE ................. 84 Auto shut off function (A. SHUT OFF).......... 88 AUTO SHUTTER............. 66 B BACK LIGHT (camera).... 37 Battery Battery Info................. 15 Battery pack................ 14 Remaining battery ...
Intelligent accessory shoe ...........................105, 139 Interval photo recording (INT. REC-STL) .........78 Interval recording (INTERVAL REC) .....77 J JPEG ................................127 L LANC...............................140 Language (LANGUAGE) ...............................22, 89 LCD back light (LCD BL LEVEL) ......85 LCD BACKLIGHT button .............................18, 138 LCD brightness (LCD BRIGHT) ..........18 LCD COLOR .....................85 LCD screen ..........................
STEADYSHOT................. 69 Stereo/monaural ................ 84 STILL ................................ 43 Still image format............ 127 STILL SET........................ 70 Sub sound See MULTI-SOUND Super NightShot plus ........ 39 T Tape counter...................... 25 Telephoto See Zoom Time code.......................... 25 Title (Cassette Memory) TAPE TITLE .............. 83 TITL ERASE.............. 82 TITLE ......................... 81 TITLE DISP ............... 83 Title search ..............
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