3-278-987-12(1) Enjoying pictures with high definition quality 10 Getting Started 12 Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide HDR-HC9 Recording/ 21 Playback Using the Menu 39 Dubbing/Editing 64 Using a Computer 73 Troubleshooting 78 Additional Information 90 Quick Reference 103 Spanish Quick Guide/ 115 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. 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. WARNING Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. CAUTION Replace the battery with the specified type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result. For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable.
Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Read this first (Continued) • Do not attach a label or the like on a “Memory Stick Duo” or a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. When using a “Memory Stick Duo” with “Memory Stick” compatible equipment black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on the LCD screen and the viewfinder. These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.
on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws. On playing back HDV tapes on other devices You cannot play back a tape recorded in the HDV format on DV format video cameras or on mini DV players (The screen appears blue). Check the contents of tapes by playing them back on this camcorder prior to playing them back on other devices.
Table of Contents Note on the icons used in this manual Features available for the HDV format only Features available for the DV format only IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ........ 2 Read this first ................................. 4 Playback ....................................... 28 Notes on use .................................. 5 Using the guide functions (USAGE GUIDE) ....................................... 31 Searching for the starting point ....
Dubbing/Editing Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders ..................................... 64 Recording pictures from a VCR, etc. ..................................................... 67 Dubbing pictures from a tape to a “Memory Stick Duo” .................... 69 Deleting recorded pictures from the “Memory Stick Duo” .................... 69 Marking images on the “Memory Stick Duo” with specific information (Print mark/Image protection) ...............
Enjoying pictures with high definition quality Trying out the HDV format! Shooting in the HDV format High image quality Being HDV format compliant, your camcorder is ready to shoot crystal clear, high-definition images. What is the HDV format? The HDV format is a video format for shooting and playing back high definition images on popular DV standard cassette tapes.
Viewing video recorded in the HDV format! Pictures recorded in the HDV format can be played back as crisp HD (high definition) pictures on a high definition TV. • For details on HDV1080i compliant TVs, see page 34. Viewing on a 16:9 (wide)/4:3 TV (p. 36) Enjoying pictures with high definition quality Viewing on a high definition TV (p. 34) Your camcorder can down convert video recorded in the HDV format to SD (standard definition) image quality for playback on a conventional TV.
Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 13) USB cable (1) (p. 71) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1) (p. 13, 93) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 13) Lens hood (1) (p. 105) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 106) Remove the lens hood when you use the flash, Nightshot or SuperNightshot, or its shadow will appear in the picture.
Step 2: Charging the battery pack 2 POWER switch 1 3 4 Battery pack /CHG (charge) lamp DC plug 4 To the wall outlet (wall socket) Getting Started DC IN jack AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series) (p. 93) after attaching it to your camcorder. b Notes • You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder. 4 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet (wall socket).
Step2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) To remove the battery pack Remaining battery (approx.) Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Slide the BATT (battery release) lever and remove the battery pack. 60 65 Recording capacity (approx.) You can check the remaining battery charge on the LCD screen. Indicator BATT (battery release) lever Status Sufficient power remaining Battery low, recording/ playback will stop soon. Replace the battery with a fully charged one, or charge the battery.
Battery pack Recording Format NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH100 HDV DV HDV DV 90 95 50 50 95 100 50 55 100 105 55 55 150 155 80 85 155 165 85 90 160 170 85 90 345 365 185 195 365 385 195 210 375 395 205 215 * Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/off and zooming. b Notes • All times measured under the following conditions: Top: When the LCD backlight turns on. Middle: When the LCD backlight turns off.
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. For midnight, set it to 12:00 AM. For midday, set it to 12:00 PM.
• The lens cover opens automatically when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA-TAPE or CAMERA-MEMORY. • If the buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly, adjust the touch panel (CALIBRATION) (p. 98). Changing the language setting Getting Started 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 The LCD panel The viewfinder Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2). 180 degrees (max.) DISPLAY/BATT INFO 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 2 1 2 90 degrees (max.
Step 5: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” Cassette tape 3 Close the lid. You can use mini DV (p. 91). cassettes only To eject the cassette • The recordable time varies depending on [ REC MODE] (p. 57). Open the lid following the same procedure as described in step 1 and remove the cassette. 1 Slide and hold the OPEN/ EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow and open the lid.
Step 5: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” (Continued) Access lamp To eject a “Memory Stick Duo” Lightly push the “Memory Stick Duo” in once. 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. Otherwise, image data may be damaged.
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 If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), slide it while pressing the green button. A D F Recording/Playback B C Movies Still images 1 Slide the POWER switch E to turn on the CAMERA-TAPE lamp. 2 Press EASY C.
Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam) (Continued) Playing back movies/still images Slide the POWER switch E to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. Touch the buttons on the touch panel A as follows. Movies Still images Touch to rewind, then touch to start playback. Touch t / to select a picture. A C A GUIDE C MENU B A Stop B Play/Pause toggles C Rewind/Fast forward D B A GUIDE (p. 31) B Tape playback C Previous/Next D Delete (p. 69) x To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY C again.
Recording Lens cover Opens in accordance with the setting of the POWER switch. PHOTO POWER switch START/STOP B START/STOP A Movies are recorded on a tape. Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the CAMERA-TAPE lamp. Recording/Playback Recording movies If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), slide it while pressing the green button. Press START/STOP A (or B).
Recording (Continued) 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. Press and hold PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully to record. Beep min Shutter click 6.1M GUIDE min P-MENU 6.1M GUIDE Flashing bLights up A shutter sound is heard.
Zooming You can magnify images to 10 times the original size with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons on the LCD panel. Wider range of view: (Wide angle) You can record high quality still images on the “Memory Stick Duo” during tape recording. 1 Slide the POWER switch to turn on the CAMERA-TAPE lamp, then press START/STOP to start tape recording. 2 Press PHOTO fully. For each separate time tape recording, up to 3 still images can be recorded.
Recording (Continued) • When the POWER switch is set to CAMERATAPE, still images will be recorded at image size 4.6M in the HDV format, 3.4M (4:3) or 4.6M (16:9) in the DV format. Controlling the image settings manually with the CAM CTRL dial It is useful to assign a frequently used menu item to the CAM CTRL dial. The following is an example of the procedure when the [FOCUS] setting is assigned (the default setting).
r (No flash): Records without flash. b Notes z Tips • You can change the brightness of the flash by setting [FLASH LEVEL], or you can prevent the redeye by setting [REDEYE REDUC], in [FLASH SET] (p. 46). Recording in dark places (NightShot) z Tips • To record an image brighter, use Super NightShot function (p. 47). To record an image more faithful to the original colors, use Color Slow Shutter function (p. 47).
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 to rewind to the desired scene, then touch playback. to start Toggles Play or Pause as you touch* 60min 60min GUIDE P-MENU Rewind/Fast forward Stop** * Playback automatically stops if pause is engaged for more than 3 minutes.
Viewing still images Touch . The most recently recorded image is displayed. 60 min 60min 10/10 6.1M MEMORY PLAY GUIDE Switches the playback media* P-MENU * Recording/Playback 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 . Touch one of the pictures to back to the single display mode.
Playback (Continued) Using PB zoom You can magnify images from about 1.1 to 5 times (from about 1.5 to 5 times in still images) the original size. Magnification can be adjusted with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons on the LCD panel. 1 Play back the picture you want to magnify. 2 Magnify the picture with T (Telephoto). 3 Touch the screen at the point you want to display in the center of the displayed frame. 4 Adjust the magnification with W (Wide angle)/T (Telephoto). To cancel, touch [END].
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 4 guide functions as shown below. Takes you to the setting screens related to recording. CNNECT GUIDE: Recommends the appropriate connection method for your device. For details, see page 34. USEFUL GUIDE: Takes you to the setting screens related to the basic operations.
Searching for the starting point 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. Make sure that the CAMERA-TAPE lamp lights up (p. 23). Touch t . 60min END SEARCH 1 Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review) You can view about 2 seconds of the scene recorded just before you stopped the tape. Make sure that the CAMERA-TAPE lamp lights up (p. 23). Touch t 60min .
1 During playback, press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander at a point you want to locate later on. The tape counter is reset to “0:00:00” and appears on the screen. 60min 0:00:00 • Zero set memory will not function correctly if there is a blank section between recorded sections on the tape. Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search) You can locate the point where the recording date changes. Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp (p. 28). GUIDE SEARCH M.
Playing the picture on a TV Connection methods and image quality differ depending on what type of TV is connected and connectors used. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 13). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected. b Notes • Make all menu settings on your camcorder before connecting. The TV may not recognize the video signal properly if the [VCR HDV/DV] or [i.LINK CONV] setting is changed after the TV and your camcorder were connected with an i.
Connecting to a high definition TV HD (high definition) image quality • An HDV formatted picture is played back as it is (HD image quality). • A DV formatted picture is played back as it is (SD image quality). COMPONENT IN HDMI i.
Playing the picture on a TV (Continued) : Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages Type B Camcorder 3 Cable TV HDMI IN HDMI cable (optional) Menu Setting (STANDARD SET) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (56) • Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo (on the front cover). • Pictures in the DV format are not output from the HDMI OUT jack, if copyright protection signals are recorded in the pictures. • DV format pictures input to the camcorder via i.LINK cable (p. 67) cannot be output.
To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) Change the [TV TYPE] setting to match your TV (p. 59). b Notes • When you play back a tape recorded in the DV format on a 4:3 TV not compatible with the 16:9 signal, set [ WIDE SELECT] to [4:3] on your camcorder when recording a picture (p. 57).
Playing the picture on a TV (Continued) : Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages Type Camcorder Cable TV Menu Setting (STANDARD SET) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (56) [TV TYPE] t [16:9]/[4:3] (59) A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) 2 (White) (Red) (Yellow) • When connecting only an S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel), audio signals are not output. To output audio signals, connect the white and red plugs of the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable to the audio input jack of your TV.
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 setting is set automatically as shown in the following list. Position of lamp: TAPE MEMORY PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam CAMERA SET menu (p. 42) SCENE SELECT SPOT MTR·FCS SPOT METER EXPOSURE WHITE BAL. SHARPNESS SHUTTR SPEED AUTOSLW SHTR AE SHIFT CAMERA COLOR WB SHIFT SPOT FOCUS FOCUS TELE MACRO PEAKING FLASH SET SUPER NS NS LIGHT COLOR SLOW S ZEBRA HISTOGRAM SELF-TIMER DIGITAL ZOOM STEADYSHOT CONV.
Position of lamp: SMTH SLW REC PictBridge PRINT TAPE z – MEMORY PLAY/EDIT – – – z Easy Handycam – – USB SELECT – – z DEMO MODE z – – – ON – – z – – – z z z – – – VCR HDV/DV REC FORMAT – z – – z – DV SET z – z VOLUME MIC LEVEL z z z – z – EDIT/PLAY menu (p. 55) VAR.SPD PB REC CTRL END SEARCH STANDARD SET menu (p.
CAMERA SET menu Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions FIREWORKS* ( ) Select to record all the splendor of fireworks. The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 39 for details on selecting menu items. LANDSCAPE* ( SCENE SELECT ) 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.
* Adjusted to focus on subjects farther away only. ** Adjusted not to focus on subjects a short distance away. 1 2 b Notes • If you set [SCENE SELECT], the settings of [SHUTTR SPEED] and [WHITE BAL.] are canceled. SPOT MTR·FCS (Spot Meter & Spot Focus) 1 Touch the point on the screen where you want to adjust and fix the exposure and the focus. and 9 appear. 1 To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO] t [END].
CAMERA SET menu (Continued) B AUTO z Tips The white balance is adjusted automatically.
b Notes • When the shutter speed is set between 1/725 to 1/10000 second, still images cannot be recorded. • For example, if you select 1/100 second, [100] appears on the screen. • At a slow shutter speed, automatic focus may be lost. Adjust the focus manually, using a tripod, etc. • When recording under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp or mercury lamp, horizontal bands may appear in the screen depending on the shutter speed.
CAMERA SET menu (Continued) 1 Touch [MANUAL]. 9 appears. 2 Touch (focusing on close subjects)/ (focusing on distant subjects) to sharpen the focus. appears when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer, and appears when the focus cannot be adjusted farther away. If you touch , appears, and you can adjust the focus to infinity. 3 Touch . To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO] t .
x REDEYE REDUC You can prevent redeye by activating the flash before recording. Set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON], then press the (flash) button (p. 26) repeatedly to select a setting. (Auto redeye reduction): Pre-flashes to reduce redeye before the flash automatically flashes when there is insufficient ambient light. r (Forced redeye reduction): Always uses the flash and the redeye reducing pre-flash. r (No flash): Records without flash.
CAMERA SET menu (Continued) 100 z Tips The zebra pattern appears at a screen brightness level of about 100 IRE or higher. • You can also operate by pressing PHOTO on the Remote Commander (p. 106). DIGITAL ZOOM b Notes • Portions of the screen where brightness is about 100 IRE or higher may appear overexposed. z Tips • IRE represents the screen brightness.
MEMORY SET menu Settings for the “Memory Stick Duo” CONV.LENS When using an optional conversion lens, use this function to record using the optimum compensation for camera shake for each lens. STILL SET B OFF Select this when the conversion lens (optional) is not used. WIDE CONV. ( The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 39 for details on selecting menu items.
MEMORY SET menu (Continued) Capacity of the “Memory Stick Duo” and the number of recordable pictures When the POWER switch is set to CAMERAMEMORY 6.1M 2848 × 2136 6.1M 128MB 4.6M 2848 × 1602 3.1M 2048 × 1536 4.6M 3.1M VGA 640 × 480 When the POWER switch is set to PLAY/ EDIT* 1.2M 1440 × 810 VGA 640 × 480 0.
ALL ERASE Deletes all the pictures without image protection on a “Memory Stick Duo” or in the selected folder. 1 Select [ALL FILES] or [CURRNT FOLDER]. [ALL FILES]: Deletes all the images on the “Memory Stick Duo.” [CURRNT FOLDER]: Deletes all the images in the selected folder. 2 Touch [YES] twice t . b Notes B SERIES Assigns file numbers in sequence even if the “Memory Stick Duo” is replaced with another one.
PICT.APPLI. menu Special effects on pictures or additional functions on recording/playback The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 39 for details on selecting menu items. FADER INT.REC-STL (Interval photo recording) You can record still images on the “Memory Stick Duo” at a selected interval. This function is useful to observe the movement of clouds or the changes in daylight, etc.
z Tips • You can select the first picture for the slide show with / before touching [START]. Records/plays back a movie with a serialstill-image effect (strobe effect). D.EFFECT (Digital effect) You can add digital effects to recording/ playback. 1 Touch the desired effect. 2 Adjust the effect with touch . / FLASH (flash motion) , then TRAIL When recording/playback, trailing after images are left in the picture. OLD MOVIE Adds an old movie effect with a sepia hue to pictures.
PICT.APPLI. menu (Continued) PICT.EFFECT (Picture effect) You can add special effects to a picture during recording or playback. appears. z Tips • You can save pictures edited using special effects on a “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 69) or record them on VCR or DVD/HDD recorders (p. 64). B OFF Does not use [PICT.EFFECT] setting. SKINTONE* Makes skin texture look more smoother and more appealing. NEG.ART The color and brightness are reversed. SEPIA Pictures appear in sepia.
EDIT/PLAY menu Settings for editing or playing back in various modes • The image quality of [SMTH SLW REC] is somewhat less than normal recording. To cancel [SMTH SLW REC], select [END]. PictBridge PRINT See page 71. See page 39 for details on selecting menu items. VAR.SPD PB (Various speed playback) You can play back in various modes while viewing movies. USB SELECT B Memory Stick Select this to view pictures on a “Memory Stick Duo” on the computer or to import them to the computer.
EDIT/PLAY menu (Continued) – Picture search – Reverse playback • Playing back slowly to the reverse direction and playing back frame by frame to the reverse direction are not available in HDV format. REC CTRL (Movie recording control) STANDARD SET menu Settings while recording on a tape or other basic settings The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 39 for details on selecting menu items. See page 67.
b Notes b Notes • Disconnect the i.LINK cable before changing the [VCR HDV/DV] setting. Otherwise, the connected device, such as a VCR, may not be able to recognize the video signal from your camcorder. • When [AUTO] is selected, if the signal switches between HDV and DV formats, the picture and sound are interrupted temporarily. • When [i.LINK CONV] is set to [ON HDV t DV], pictures are output as follows: – at [AUTO], an HDV signal is converted to the DV format and output; a DV signal is output as it is.
STANDARD SET menu (Continued) 60min 0:00:00:00 AUDIO MIX LCD/VF SET The recorded picture will not be affected by this operation. Touch ST1 / ST2 to adjust the balance of the original sound (ST1) and the sound recorded afterwards (ST2), then touch . b Notes • The original sound (ST1) is output at the default setting. 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.
COMPONENT Select [COMPONENT] when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack. B 16:9 Select to view your pictures on a 16:9 (wide) TV. 16:9 (wide) pictures 4:3 pictures 480i Select when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack. B 1080i/480i Select when connecting your camcorder to a TV that has the component input jack and is capable of displaying the 1080i signal. 4:3 Select to view your pictures on a 4:3 standard TV. 16:9 (wide) pictures 4:3 pictures i.
STANDARD SET menu (Continued) GUIDEFRAME You can display the frame and check that the subject is horizontal or vertical by setting [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON]. The frame is not recorded. Press DISPLAY/ BATT INFO to make the frame disappear. A SteadyShot off B Exposure C White balance D Gain E Shutter speed F Aperture value b Notes z Tips • Placing the subject at the cross point of the guide frame makes a balanced composition.
REC LAMP (Recording lamp) The camera recording lamp will not light up during recording when you set this to [OFF] (The default setting is [ON]). b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to a wall outlet (wall socket), [A.SHUT OFF] is automatically set to [NEVER]. CALIBRATION BEEP See page 98. B ON A beeping sound starts when you start/stop recording, or operate the touch panel. OFF Cancels the beeping sound and shutter sound.
TIME/LANGU. menu Customizing Personal Menu See page 39 for details on selecting menu items. You can add desired menu items to any Personal Menu, and customize Personal Menu settings for each POWER lamp position. This is convenient if you add frequently used menu items to Personal Menu. CLOCK SET See page 16. 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.
Deleting a menu item 1 Touch t [P-MENU SET UP] t [DELETE]. If the desired menu item is not displayed, touch / . 60min STBY Select button to delete. END DISP GUIDE MENU 1/3 0:00:00 SCENE SELECT SMOOTH SLWREC TELE MACRO FADER If the desired menu item is not displayed, touch / . 2 Touch the menu item you want to 3 Touch / to move the menu item to the desired place. 0:00:00 STBY Delete this from CAMERA-TAPE mode's P-MENU? 3 Touch [YES] t t [P-MENU SET UP] t [SORT]. NO . 4 Touch .
Dubbing/Editing Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. Connecting to external devices The connection method and the image quality will differ depending on the VCR or DVD/ HDD recorders and the connectors used. z Tips • [CONNECTGUIDE] recommends the appropriate connection method for your device (p. 31).
b Notes • You cannot dub pictures using the HDMI cable. • Pictures recorded in the DV format are dubbed as SD (standard definition) images, regardless of the connection. Jacks on your camcorder Open the jack cover and connect the cable. A/V OUT HDV/DV 1 Select the required settings from the table below and make the menu settings. b Notes • Disconnect the i.LINK cable before changing these menu settings, otherwise the VCR or DVD/HDD recorders may not correctly identify the video signal. Menu setting [i.
Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders (Continued) 3 Connect your recording device (VCR or DVD/HDD recorder) to your camcorder. See page 64 for connection details. 4 Start playback on your camcorder, and recording on the recording device. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your recording device for details. 5 When dubbing is complete, stop your camcorder and the recording device. b Notes • When connecting with an A/V connecting cable, set [TV TYPE] according to the playback device (TV, etc.
Recording pictures from a VCR, etc. You can record movies from a VCR on a tape. You can record a scene as a still image on a “Memory Stick Duo.” 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. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13).
Recording pictures from a VCR, etc. (Continued) 6 Start playing the cassette on your VCR. The picture played on the connected device appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder. 7 Touch [REC START] at the point you want to start recording. 8 Stop recording. Touch 9 Touch . b Notes • You cannot record TV programs from the HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK). • You can record pictures from DV devices only in the DV format. • Note the following when connecting with an i.
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 . 6.
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. 92). Selecting still images for printing (Print mark) This may change the information of the images with the Print mark put on using the other device.
Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) You can print out pictures using a PictBridge compliant printer without connecting the camcorder to a computer. Connect your camcorder to the AC Adaptor to obtain power from the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 13). Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” containing still images into your camcorder and turn on the printer. 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/ EDIT lamp. (USB) jack of your camcorder to the printer using the USB cable.
Printing recorded images (Continued) • We cannot guarantee the printing of images recorded with a device other than your camcorder. z Tips • PictBridge is an industry standard established by the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA). You can print still images without using a computer by connecting a printer directly to a digital video camera or digital still camera, regardless of model or manufacturer. • You can also operate by selecting in the following orders: – t [MENU] t (PICT.APPLI.
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. x Exporting imported movies from a computer to your camcorder You can send movies which were imported to the computer back to your camcorder in HD (high definition) image quality.
What you can do with Windows computer (Continued) System requirements When using “Picture Motion Browser” OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP SP2* or Windows Vista* *64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. Standard installation is required. For processing HD footage, Windows XP SP2 or Windows Vista is required. Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded or in a multiboot environment. CPU: Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz CPU or faster (Intel Pentium 4 3.
Installing the “First Step Guide” and software You need to install the “First Step Guide” and software to your Windows computer before connecting your camcorder to the computer. The installation is required only for the first time. Contents to be installed and procedures may differ depending on your OS. z Tips 4 Click [FirstStepGuide]. 5 Select the desired language and the model name of your camcorder from the pull-down menu. • See page 77 when you use a Macintosh computer.
Installing the “First Step Guide” and software (Continued) 4 Check your area and country/ 8 Follow the on-screen instructions region, then click [Next]. to install the software. The software to be installed will be configured according to your country/ region. Depending on the computer, you may need to install third party software (shown below). If the installation screen appears, follow the instructions to install the required software.
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. Doubleclick 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..............................78 • Batteries/Power sources ........................79 • LCD screen/viewfinder .........................79 • Cassette tapes/“Memory Stick Duo”.....80 • Recording ..............................................
Another VCR malfunctions when you use the supplied Remote Commander. • Select a commander mode other than VTR 2 for your VCR. • Cover the sensor of your VCR with black paper. 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. 61), or turn on the power again (p. 16), or use the AC Adaptor. • Charge the battery pack (p. 13).
Troubleshooting (Continued) Menu items are grayed out. • You cannot select grayed items in the current recording/playback situation. • Depending on the functions, you may not be able to use them together (p. 85). The cassette is noisier during rewinding or fast-forwarding. • When using the AC Adaptor, rewind/fast forward speed increases (compared with battery operation) and therefore increases noise. This is not a malfunction. is not displayed.
The data file name is not indicated correctly, or flashes. • The file is damaged. • Use the file format compatible with your camcorder (p. 92). Recording Refer also to “Cassette tapes/“Memory Stick Duo”” section (p. 80). The tape does not start when you press 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. 51). Or, delete unnecessary pictures recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 69).
Troubleshooting (Continued) [COLOR SLOW S] does not operate correctly. • [COLOR SLOW S] may not operate correctly in total darkness. Use NightShot or [SUPER NS]. You cannot use [SUPER NS]. • The NIGHTSHOT switch is not set to ON (p. 27). The auto focus does not function. • Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p. 45). • The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually (p. 45). [STEADYSHOT] does not function. • Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 48).
Playback No sound or only a low sound is heard. Refer also to “Cassette tapes/“Memory Stick Duo”” section (p. 80). You cannot play back a tape. • Slide the POWER switch to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. • Rewind the tape (p. 28). You cannot play back in reverse direction. • Reverse playback is not possible with the tape recorded in the HDV format. Image data stored on a “Memory Stick Duo” cannot be played back. Horizontal lines appear on the picture. The displayed pictures are not clear or do not appear.
Troubleshooting (Continued) • There is a blank section between recorded sections of the tape. This is not a malfunction. No picture appears during [END SEARCH] or Rec Review. • The tape was recorded in both HDV and DV formats. This is not a malfunction. appears on the LCD screen. • This appears when you play back a tape recorded on other recording devices using a 4ch microphone (4CH MIC REC). This camcorder does not comply with the 4ch microphone recording standard.
You cannot dub correctly using the A/V connecting cable. • You cannot input externally from a device connected with the A/V connecting cable. • The A/V connecting cable is not connected properly. Make sure that the A/V connecting cable is connected to the input jack of the other device for dubbing a picture from your camcorder. When connected using an i.LINK cable, no picture appears on the monitor screen or the picture is distorted during dubbing. You cannot add sound to the recorded tape.
Troubleshooting (Continued) 86 Not available If this function is set Not available If this function is set [SPOT MTR·FCS] NightShot, [SUPER NS], [CINEMA EFECT] [SCENE SELECT] [D.EFFECT] [SPOT METER] NightShot, [SUPER NS], [CINEMA EFECT] [CANDLE], [FIREWORKS], [SUPER NS], [COLOR SLOW S], [FADER] [OLD MOVIE] of [D.EFFECT] [SCENE SELECT], [PICT.EFFECT], when [ WIDE SELECT] is set to [4:3] [CINEMA EFECT] of [D.
Warning indicators and messages Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators E:61:ss / E:62:ss / E:91:ss • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Inform them of the 5-digit code, which starts from “E.” If indicators appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, check the following. Some symptoms you can fix by yourself. If the problem persists even after you have tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Warning indicators and messages (Continued) 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. 91).* 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. 91). Fast flashing: • Moisture condensation has occurred (p. 96).
x “Memory Stick Duo” Reinsert the Memory Stick. (p. 19) • Reinsert 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.” This Memory Stick is not formatted correctly. • Check the format, then format the “Memory Stick Duo” as necessary (p. 51, 92). Memory Stick folders are full. • You cannot create folders exceeding 999MSDCF. You cannot delete created folders using your camcorder.
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]. Viewing HDV format pictures recorded in HDV format You need an HDV1080i compatible TV (or monitor) with a component jack and AUDIO/VIDEO input jack.
Maintenance and precautions Usable cassette tapes Your camcorder is capable of recording in both HDV and DV formats. You can use mini DV format cassettes only. Use a cassette with the mark. Your camcorder is not compatible with the Cassette Memory function. What is the HDV format? The HDV format is a video format developed to record and play back digital high definition (HD) video signals on a DV cassette.
Maintenance and precautions (Continued) x When labeling the cassette Be sure to place the label only on the locations shown in the following illustration so as not to cause a malfunction of your camcorder. Do not put a label along this border. Labeling position x 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.
• It is recommended you make a back-up of important data on the hard disk of a computer. • Be careful not to apply excessive force when writing on a memo area on a “Memory Stick Duo.” • Do not attach a label or the like on a “Memory Stick Duo” or a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. • When you carry or store a “Memory Stick Duo,” put it in its case. • Do not touch, or allow metallic objects to come into contact with the terminals. • Do not bend, drop or apply strong force to the “Memory Stick Duo.
Maintenance and precautions (Continued) What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack? An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between your camcorder and an optional AC Adaptor/ charger. The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in minutes.
About i.LINK The HDV/DV Interface on this unit is an i.LINK-compliant Interface. This section describes the i.LINK standard and its features. What is i.LINK? i.LINK is a digital serial interface for transferring digital video, digital audio, and other data to other i.LINK-compatible devices. You can also control other devices using the i.LINK. i.LINK-compatible devices can be connected using an i.LINK cable. Possible applications are operations and data transactions with various digital AV devices.
Maintenance and precautions (Continued) About the required i.LINK cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable (during HDV/DV dubbing). About x.v.Color • x.v.Color is a more familiar term for the xvYCC standard proposed by Sony, and is a trademark of Sony. • xvYCC is an international standard for color space in video. This standard can express a wider color range than the currently used broadcast standard.
x If moisture condensation has occurred None of the functions except cassette ejection will work. Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder, and leave it for about one hour with the cassette lid open. Your camcorder can be used again when both of the following conditions are met: • The warning message does not appear when the power is turned on. • Neither % or Z flash when a cassette is inserted and video operation buttons are touched.
Maintenance and precautions (Continued) CALIBRATION 1/3 The playback screen goes blank. (Solid blue screen) Touch the "x" CANCEL • The video heads will degrade after long use. If you cannot obtain a clear image even after using a cleaning cassette (optional), it might be because the video heads are worn out. Please contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility to have the video heads replaced. LCD screen • Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD screen, as it may cause damage.
Specifications System On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to retain the date, time, and other settings even when the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG). The preinstalled rechargeable battery is always charged while your camcorder is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor or while the battery pack is inserted.
Specifications (Continued) Image device 6.3 mm (1/2.9 type) CMOS sensor Recording pixels (still, 4:3): Max. 6.1 mega (2 848 × 2 136) pixels*2 Gross: Approx. 3 200 000 pixels Effective (movie, 16:9): Approx. 2 280 000 pixels Effective (movie, 4:3): Approx. 1 710 000 pixels Effective (still, 16:9): Approx. 2 280 000 pixels Effective (still, 4:3): Approx. 3 040 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 10 × (Optical), 20 × (Digital) Focal length f=5.4 ~ 54 mm (7/32 ~ 2 1/4 in.
General Operating temperature 0 °C to + 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature -20 °C to + 60 °C (-4 °F to + 140 °F) Dimensions (approx.) 48 × 29 × 81 mm (1 15/16 × 1 3/16 × 3 1/4 in.) (w/h/d) excluding the projecting parts Mass (approx.) 170 g (6.0 oz) excluding the power cord (mains lead) * See the label on the AC Adaptor for other specifications. Rechargeable battery pack (NP-FH60) Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 7.2 Wh (1 000 mAh) Dimensions (approx.) 31.8 × 33.
Specifications (Continued) On trademarks Notes on the License • “Handycam” and ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250 STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER, COLORADO 80206. • • • • are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. 1 8 2 3 4 5 9 q; qa 6 qs 7 qd A Power zoom lever (25) B PHOTO button (24) C Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (18) D Viewfinder (18) E Eyecup F HDMI OUT jack (Output only) (34) • The available video signals are read, and the appropriate output format is selected and output automatically. • You can check the setup value of HDMI OUTPUT on [STATUS CHECK] (p. 59).
Identifying parts and controls (Continued) 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 0 qa qs 5 6 LANC HDV/DV qd qf qg A MANUAL button (26) qh qj qk ql D . (back light) button (27) N RESET button Initializes all the settings, including the setting of the date and time (Menu items customized on Personal Menu are not initialized). E Zoom buttons (25) O LANC jack (blue) The LANC control jack is used for controlling the tape transport of video devices and peripherals connected to it. P HDV/DV Interface (i.
1 3 4 2 5 6 7 qs 8 9 q; qa A OPEN/EJECT lever (19) qd I Cassette compartment lid (19) B Flash J BATT (battery release) lever (14) C Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens) (7) K Battery pack (13) D Remote sensor/Infrared port Point the Remote Commander (p. 106) towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder. L Grip belt (18) F REC lamp (Camera recording lamp) • The REC lamp lights up in red during recording (p. 61). • The REC lamp flashes if the remaining tape or battery power is low.
Identifying parts and controls (Continued) To remove the lens hood Loosen the lens hood by turning it in the opposite direction of the arrow in the illustration above. • Remove the lens hood when you use the flash, Nightshot or SuperNightshot, or its shadow will appear in the picture.
Indicators displayed during recording/playback A Recording format ( (57) Recording movies 2 3 4 5 or ) Recording mode (SP or LP) is also displayed in the DV format. B Remaining battery (approx.) 1 qd D During recording: Tape counter (hour: minute: second) During playback: Time code (hour: minute: second: frame) GUIDE 6 7 8 9 Recording still images 2 0 E Recording capacity of the tape (approx.) (60) qaqs 60 min 60min 6.
Indicators displayed during recording/playback (Continued) S Playback folder (51) T Previous/Next folder icon The following indicators appear when the first or last picture of the current folder is displayed and when there are multiple folders on the same “Memory Stick Duo.” : Touch to move to the previous folder. : Touch to move to the next folder. : Touch / to move to either the previous or the next folder.
Indicators when you made changes Upper left Center Indicator Color Slow Shutter (47) Upper right PictBridge connecting (71) 120 EZ Q.
Indicators displayed during recording/playback (Continued) ** The setting can be made only for the pictures in the HDV format. Other indicator Indicator Meaning Information (88) b Notes • Indicators and their positions are approximate and differ from what you actually see. 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 1080i/480i .............................59 12BIT....................................57 16BIT....................................57 480i .......................................59 (Color Slow Shutter) 47, 82, 86 FLASH SET .........................46 COMPONENT..................... 59 FLASH (Flash motion).........53 COMPONENT OUT jack ...................................... 34, 104 FOCUS ...........................45, 82 Component video cable........ 35 Frame-by-frame Playback ....
Index (Continued) M Playback............................... 28 SLIDE SHOW......................52 Playing time ......................... 15 P-MENU ... See Personal Menu SMTH SLW REC (Smooth slow recording)...............54, 86 PORTRAIT (Soft portrait)... 42 SNOW ..................................42 MEMORY SET menu ..........49 Power cord (Mains lead)...... 13 SOLARIZE...........................54 “Memory Stick” ...................92 Print......................................
V VAR.SPD PB (Various speed playback) .....55 VF B.LIGHT (Viewfinder brightness) ........58 VOLUME .............................58 W Warning indicators................87 Warning messages ................88 WB SHIFT (White Balance Shift) ...........45 WHITE BAL. (White balance)...............43, 86 WHITE FADER ...................52 Windows .........................73, 74 WORLD TIME.....................62 Write-protect tab ...................91 X X.V.COLOR ...................49, 96 Z ZEBRA ................
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. Adaptador de alimentación de ca (1) Cable USB (1) Batería recargable NP-FH60 (1) Protector del objetivo (1) Control remoto inalámbrico (1) Extraiga el protector del objetivo si utiliza el flash, Nightshot o SuperNightshot, o cuando aparece su sombra en la imagen.
Paso 2: Carga de la batería 2 Interrupt or POWER 1 Toma DC IN 3 4 Batería Indicador / CHG (carga) Clavija de cc 4 Al tomacorriente de la pared Adaptador de alimentación de ca Cable de alimentación Para cargar la batería “InfoLITHIUM” (serie H), conéctela a la videocámara. b Notas • No puede conectar ninguna batería “InfoLITHIUM” que no sea de la serie H a la videocámara. 4 Conecte el cable de alimentación al adaptador de alimentación de ca y al tomacorriente de pared.
Para retirar la batería Carga restante de la batería (aprox.) Deslice el interruptor POWER hasta la posición OFF (CHG). Deslice la palanca BATT (liberación de la batería) y retire la batería. NIVEL CARGA BATERÍA TIEMPO GRAB DISPON 60 PANT.LCD VISOR 65 Capacidad de grabación (aprox.) Puede comprobar la carga restante de la batería en la pantalla LCD. Indicador Suficiente energía restante Batería baja, la grabación/ reproducción se detendrá pronto.
Paso 2: Carga de la batería (Continuación) Tiempo de grabación Tiempo aproximado (min) disponible cuando utiliza una batería completamente cargada.
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. Interruptor POWER Toque los botones de la pantalla LCD. 1 Mientras presiona el botón verde, deslice el interruptor POWER en el sentido de la flecha para que se encienda el indicador correspondiente. CAMERA-TAPE: para grabar en una cinta. CAMERA-MEMORY: para grabar en un “Memory Stick Duo”.
Paso 3: Encendido y ajuste de la fecha y la hora (Continuación) b Notas 2 Ajuste [A] (año) con / . Puede seleccionar cualquier año hasta el año 2079. 3 Vaya hasta [M] (mes) con ajústelo con / ,y . 4 Vaya hasta [D] (día) con , ajústelo con / y repita la operación para ajustar las horas y los minutos. Ajuste la medianoche a las 12:00 AM. Ajuste el mediodía a las 12:00 PM. 5 Asegúrese de que los ajustes de fecha y hora son correctos y, a continuación, toque . El reloj se pone en funcionamiento.
Paso 4: Ajustes antes de grabar Panel LCD Visor Abra el panel LCD 90 grados con respecto a la videocámara (1) y luego gírelo hacia el mejor ángulo para grabar o reproducir (2). 180 grados (máx.) Puede ver imágenes utilizando el visor para evitar el desgaste de la batería o cuando la imagen en la pantalla LCD sea deficiente. Visor DISPLAY/BATT INFO 2 1 90 grados (máx.) Palanca de ajuste del objetivo del visor Muévala hasta que la imagen aparezca nítida.
Paso 5: Inserción de una cinta o un “Memory Stick Duo” Cinta de videocasete 3 Cierre la tapa. Solamente puede utilizar videocasetes mini DV . b Notas Para expulsar el videocasete • El tiempo disponible para grabación varía en función del [ MODO GRAB.]. Abra la tapa realizando el mismo procedimiento que se describe en el paso 1 y extraiga el videocasete. 1 Deslice y sostenga la palanca OPEN/EJECT en el sentido de la flecha y abra la tapa.
Indicador de acceso Para expulsar un “Memory Stick Duo” 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. De lo contrario, se podrían dañar los datos de imágenes. • Si fuerza el “Memory Stick Duo” en la ranura en la dirección incorrecta, puede dañarse el “Memory Stick Duo”, la ranura para el Memory Stick Duo o los datos de imágenes.
Grabación Cubierta del objetivo Se abre según el ajuste del interruptor POWER. PHOTO Interruptor POWER START/STOP B START/STOP A 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 ajustado en la posición OFF (CHG), deslícelo mientras presiona el botón verde. Presione START/STOP A (o B). 60min ESPERA GUÍA 60min 60min P-MENU [ESPERA] 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 ajustado en la posición OFF (CHG), deslícelo mientras presiona el botón verde. Pitido min Clic del obturador 6,1M GUÍA P-MENU min 6,1M GUÍA P-MENU Parpadeo b Encendido Se escucha el sonido del obturador. Cuando grabado.
Reproducción Deslice el interruptor POWER en el sentido de la flecha varias veces para encender el indicador PLAY/EDIT. Si el interruptor POWER está ajustado en la posición OFF (CHG), deslícelo mientras presiona el botón verde. Reproducción de películas Toque para rebobinar hasta la escena deseada y luego toque para iniciar la reproducción.
Visualización de imágenes fijas Toque . Se visualiza la imagen grabada más recientemente. 60 min 60min 6,1M 10/10 REPR.MEM. GUÍA Cambia entre los medios de reproducción* P-MENU * Vaya a la visualización de la pantalla de índice aparece en la pantalla de reproducción de cintas. 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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