SONY DCR DVD105 Diagram

DCR-HC16E/HC18E/

HC20/HC20E

RMT-830

SERVICE MANUAL

Ver 1.0 2004. 02

Revision History

Photo : DCR-HC20E

Z MECHANISM

Link

(MDX-Z200)

LEVEL 1

DCR-HC20

US Model

Canadian Model

Korea Model

DCR-HC16E/

HC18E/HC20E

East European Model

North European Model

AEP Model

DCR-HC18E/HC20E

UK Model

DCR-HC20/HC20E

E Model

Tourist Model

DCR-HC20E

Australian Model

Chinese Model

Hong Kong Model

ACCESSORIESSPECIFICATIONS

• INSTRUCTION MANUAL is shown at the end of this document.

• Table for differences of function of each model.

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER

DCR-HC16E/HC18E/HC20/HC20E

SPECIFICATIONS

Video camera recorder

System

Video recordin g sys t em

2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system

Audio recordi n g s ys t em

Rotary heads, PCM system Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo)

Video signal

DCR-HC20 :

NTSC color, EIA standards

DCR-HC16E/HC18E/HC20E : PAL color, CCIR standards

Usable cassette

Mini DV cassette with the mark printed

Tape speed

SP: Approx. 18.81 mm/s LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/s

Recording/playback time (using a DVM60 cassette)

SP: 60 min LP: 90 min

Fast forward/rewind time (using a DVM60 cassette)

Approx. 2 min 40 sec.

Viewfinder

Electric viewfinder (black and white)

Image device

3 mm (1/6 type) CCD (Charge Coupled Device)

DCR-HC20 :

Gross: Approx. 680 000 pixels Effective (movie): Approx. 340 000 pixels

DCR-HC16E/HC18E/HC20E :

Gross: Approx. 800 000 pixels Effective (movie): Approx. 400 000 pixels

Lens

Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar Combined power zoom lens Filter diameter: 25 mm (1 in.)

DCR-HC16E :

× (Optical),

DCR-HC18E/HC20/HC20E :

× (Optical),

F = 1.7 ~ 2.3

Focal length

2.3 - 23 mm (3/32 - 29/32 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera In CAMERA: 43 - 430 mm (1 3/4 - 17 in.)

Color tempe r ature

[ AUTO], [ONE PUSH], [INDOOR] (3 200 K), [OUTDOOR] (5 800 K)

100

120

× (Digital)

Minimum illumination

5 lx (lux) (F 1.7) 0 lx (lux) (during the NightShot plus function)*

* Objects unable to be seen due to the dark can be

shot with infrared lighting.

Input/Output connectors

Audio/Video output

10-pin connector Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 unbalanced Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 unbalanced

DCR-HC20 :

Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced

DCR-HC16E/HC18E/HC20E :

Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp -p, 75 unbalanced

Audio signal: 327 mV (at ou tp ut i mpedance more than 47 k impedance with less than 2.2 k

DV input (For DCR-HC20/HC20E)/output

4-pin connector

LANC jack

Stereo mini-minijack (ø 2.5 mm)

USB jack

mini-B

MIC jack

Minijack, 0.388 mV low impedance with DC

2.5 to 3.0 V, output impedance 6.8 k (kilohms) (ø 3.5 mm), Stereo type

Ω (kilohms)), Output

Ω (ohms),

LCD screen

Picture

6.2 cm (2.5 type)

Total dot number

123 200 (560

× 220)

General

Power requirement s

DC 7.2 V (battery pac k ) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)

Average power consumption (when using the battery pack)

During camera re co rdi ng us in g th e view fi nd er

2.2 W During camera recording using the LCD

2.5 W

Operating temp erature

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104° F)

Storage temperature

-20°C to + 60°C (-4°F to + 140°F)

Ω (ohms),

Ω (kilohms)

Ω

Dimensions (approx.)

× 86 × 112 mm (2 × 3 1/2 × 4 1/2 in.)

(w/h/

Mass (approx.)

380 g (13 oz) main unit only 440 g (15 oz) including the NP-FP50 rechargeable batt ery pack and DVM60 cassette.

Supplied accessories

See page 4.

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.)

× 31 × 100 mm (2 1/4 × 11/4 × 4 in.)

56 (w/h/d) excluding the projecting parts

Mass (approx.)

190 g (6.7 oz) excluding the mains lead

Rechargeable battery pack (NP-FP50)

Maximum output voltage

DC 8.4 V

Output voltage

DC 7.2 V

Capacity

4.9 Wh (680 mAh)

Dimensions (approx.)

31.8

× 18.5 × 45.0 mm

× 3/4 × 1 13/16 in.) (w/h/d)

(1 5/16

Mass (approx.)

40 g (1.5 oz)

Operating temperature

0°C to 40° C (32°F to 104°F)

Type

Lithium ion

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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DCR-HC16E/HC18E/HC20/HC20E

SAFETY CHECK-OUT

After correcting the original service problem, perform the following safety checks before releasing the set to the customer.

1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes and bridges.

2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are "pinched" or contact high-wattage resistors.

3. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly transistors, that were installed during a previous repair . Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0 OR DOTTED LINE WITH MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY .

CAUTION :

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

4. Look for parts which, through functioning, show obvious signs of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

5. Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.

6. Flexible Circuit Board Repairing

• Keep the temperature of the soldering iron around 270˚C during repairing.

• Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of the circuit board (within 3 times).

• Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when soldering or unsoldering.

ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT

À LA SÉCURITÉ! LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFÉS P AR UNE MARQUE 0 SUR LES DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMA TIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PIÈCES SONT CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈSES SONY DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU DANS LES SUPPÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.

Table for difference of function

Model

Destination

DCR-HC16E

AEP, NE, EE

Color System Remote Commander

Lens

Optical Digital

100 ×

CCD Imager DV Input

DCR-

AEP, UK, NE, EE

PAL

960H-P

HC18E

US, CND, E

10 ×

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DCR-

KR, JE

NTSC

120 ×

960H

HC20

DCR-

AEP, UK, NE, EE,

E, CH, AUS, HK, JE

PAL

960H-P

HC20E

• Abbreviation CND : Canadian model EE : East European model NE : North European model AUS : Australian model HK : Hong Kong model CH : Chinese model KR : Korea model JE : Tourist model

DCR-HC16E/HC18E/HC20/HC20E

Lid Battery Case

(3-083-973-01)

Checking supplied accessories.

Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.

Power cord (Main lead) (1) (AUS model)

1-696-819-21

AC adaptor (1) (AC-L25A/L25B)

1-477-534-11 Power cord (Main lead) (1) (AEP, EE, NE,

E:EXCEPT Saudi Arabia model)

1-769-608-11 Power cord (Main lead) (1) (KR model)

1-776-985-11 Power cord (Main lead) (1) (CH model)

1-782-476-13

A/V connecting cable (1.5m) (1) 1-823-156-13

Power cord (Main lead) (1) (UK, HK, E:Saudi Arabia model)

1-783-374-11 Power cord (Main lead) (1) (US, CND model)

1-790-107-22

“Memory Stick Duo” (1) (not supplied)

Power cord (Main lead) (1) (JE model)

1-790-732-12

21-pin adaptor (1)

(AEP, UK, EE, NE

model

1-770-783-21

• Abbreviation CND : Canadian model EE : East European model NE : North European model HK : Hong Kong model

2-pin conversion adaptor (1)

)

(JE model) 1-569-007-12

AUS : Australian model CH : Chinese model JE : Tourist model KR : Korea model

Other accessories

3-087-936-11 MANUAL (PC), INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH)

3-087-936-21 MANUAL (PC), INSTRUCTION (FRENCH)

3-087-936-31 MANUAL (PC), INSTRUCTION (GERMAN/DUTCH)

3-087-936-41 MANUAL (PC), INSTRUCTION (SPANISH/PORTUGUESE)

3-087-936-51 MANUAL (PC), INSTRUCTION (ITALIAN/GREEK)

3-087-936-61 MANUAL (PC), INSTRUCTION (SWEDISH/RUSSIAN)

3-087-936-71 MANUAL (PC), INSTRUCTION (DANISH/FINNISH)

3-087-936-81 MANUAL (PC), INSTRUCTION (POLISH/CZECH)

3-087-936-91 MANUAL (PC), INSTRUCTION (HUNGARIAN/SLOVAK)

3-087-937-11 MANUAL (PC), INSTRUCTION (ARABIC/PERSIAN)

3-087-937-21 MANUAL (PC), INSTRUCTION (TRADITIONAL CHINESE)

3-087-937-31 MANUAL (PC), INSTRUCTION (SIMPLIFIED CHINESE)

3-087-937-41 MANUAL (PC), INSTRUCTION (KOREAN)(HC20:KR,JE) 3-088-336-11 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH)

3-088-336-21 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (FRENCH)(HC20:CND)

(HC20:US,CND,E,JE/HC16E:AEP/HC18E:AEP, UK/

HC20E:UK,E,HK,AUS,JE)

(HC16E:AEP/HC18E:AEP/HC20:CND/HC20E:AEP,E,JE)

(HC16E:AEP/HC18E:AEP/HC20E:AEP)

(HC20:E,JE/HC16E:AEP/HC18E:AEP/HC20E:AEP)

(HC16E:AEP/HC18E:AEP/HC20E:AEP)

(HC16E:NE/HC18E:NE/HC20E:NE,JE)

(HC16E:NE/HC18E:NE/HC20E:NE)

(HC16E:EE/HC18E:EE/HC20E:EE)

(HC20E:E)

(HC20:E/HC20E:HK)

(HC20E:E,CH,JE)

(HC20:US,CND,E,HK,JE)

Rechargeable battery pack (1) (NP-FP50) (not supplied)

USB cable (1) 1-824-382-21

Cleaning cloth (1) 3-073-861-01

Memory Stick Duo adaptor (1)

(not supplied)

2-pin conversion adaptor (1) (E, HK model) 1-569-008-12

Note :

The components identified by mark 0 or dotted line with mark 0 are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified.

3-088-336-31 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (SPANISH/PORTUGUESE)

3-088-336-41 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (TRADITIONAL CHINESE)

3-088-336-51 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (KOREAN)(HC20:KR,JE) 3-088-336-61 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ARABIC)(HC20:E) 3-088-337-11 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH)

3-088-337-21 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (FRENCH)

3-088-337-31 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (SPANISH/PORTUGUESE)

3-088-337-41 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ITALIAN/GREEK)

3-088-337-51 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (GERMAN/DUTCH)

3-088-337-61 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (SWEDISH/RUSSIAN)

3-088-337-71 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (DANISH/FINNISH)

3-088-337-81 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ARABIC/PERSIAN) (HC20E:E) 3-088-337-91 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (TRADITIONAL CHINESE)

3-088-338-11 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (SIMPLIFIED CHINESE)

3-088-338-21 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (POLISH/CZECH)

3-088-338-31 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (HUNGARIAN/SLOVAKIAN)

(HC16E:AEP/HC18E:AEP,UK/HC20E:AEP,UK,E,HK,AUS,JE)

Wireless Remote Commander (1)

(RMT-831) 1-477-898-71

Shoe cover (1) 3-089-542-01

CD-ROM (SPVD-012(V) USB Driver) (1) (US,CND model) 3-086-790-01 CD-ROM (SPVD-012 USB Driver) (1) (EXCEPT US, CND model) 3-087-821-01

Note :

Les composants identifiés par une marque 0 sont critiques pour la sécurité. Ne les remplacer que par une pièce portant le numéro spécifié.

(HC20:E,JE)

(HC20:E)

(HC16E:AEP/HC18E:AEP/HC20E:AEP,E)

(HC16E:AEP/HC18E:AEP/HC20E:AEP)

(HC16E:NE/HC18E:NE/HC20E:NE,JE)

(HC16E:NE/HC18E:NE/HC20E:NE)

(HC20E:HK)

(HC20E:E,CH,JE)

(HC16E:EE/HC18E:EE/HC20E:EE)

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DCR-HC16E/HC18E/HC20/HC20E

9-876-704-41

Sony EMCS Co.

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2004B1600-1

Published by DI CS Strategy Div.

Camera Operations Guide

Read this first

Digital Video Camera Recorder

3-088-336-11(1)

DCR-HC20

Read this first

For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-8228837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.

Battery pack

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

For customers in the U.S.A.

If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222SONY (7669) The number below is for FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC20 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Par t 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol lowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmf ul interfer ence, and (2) this device must acce pt any interference received, including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation.

For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA

RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DCR-HC Serial No. Model No.AC- Serial No.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

b 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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the rece iving antenna. – Increase the separation b etween the equipment and

receiver.

– Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult a Sony dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

mini DV cassettes with Cassette Memory is recommended as you can use Title search (p.40), Date search (p. 41), Photo search (p. 41), [TITLE] (p. 52), [TAPE TITLE] (p. 54). Cassettes with Cassette Memory are marked with

Notes on recording

• Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the picture and sou nd are recorded without any problems.

• Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recordin g or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, etc.

• TV color systems differ depending on th e co untr ie s/ regions. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV.

• Television programs, fi l m s, vide o tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws.

Notes on the LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens

• The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use . However, there may be some tin y 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.

• Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to direct sunlight for long peri ods of time may cause malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors.

• Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction. Take pictures of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at dusk.

Note on connecting other device

Before connecting your camcorder to other device such as a VCR or a computer with a USB or i.LINK cable, be sure to insert the connector plug in the proper direction. If you insert the co nnector plug forcibly in the wrong direction, the terminal may be damaged, or this may cause a malfunction of your camcorder.

Notes on use

Note on Cassette Memory

Your camcorder is based on the DV format. You can use only mini DV cassettes in your camcorder. Use of

Note on using this manual

• The images of the LCD screen and the vie wfi nder used on this manual are captured us ing a dig ital still camera, and thus may appear different from what you see.

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Notes on using the camcorder

• Hold your camcorder correctly.

• You can change the language to be used for screen

display on your camcorder (p. 20).

• Be careful not to press buttons beside the LCD

screen accidentally when yo u open or close the LCD panel, or when you adjust the angle of the LCD panel.

• Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts.

• If the Strap Belt is too long, fasten the St rap Belt as shown in the following illustration.

• You can also use the Strap Belt as a wrist strap. For details on the Strap Belt, see page 94.

• When you are using the touch panel, place your hand on the back side of the LCD panel to support it. Then, touch the buttons displayed on the screen.

• Unavailable buttons will be grayed out.

Viewfinder

Battery pack

LCD panel

Touch the button on the LCD screen.

Table of Contents

Read this first ............................................................................................. 2

Quick Start Guide

Recording movies ...................................................................................... 8

Recording/Playing back with ease ........................................................... 10

Getting started

Step 1: Checking supplied items.............................................................. 11

Step 2: Charging the battery pack............................................................ 12

Using an outside power source ................................................................................. 14

Step 3: Turning the power on................................................................... 15

Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder...................................... 16

Adjusting the LCD panel ........................................................................................... 16

Adjusting the viewfinder ............................................................................................ 16

Step 5: Setting the date and time............................................................. 17

Step 6: Inserting a cassette tape.............................................................. 19

Step 7: Setting the screen language........................................................ 20

Recording

Recording movies .................................................................................... 21

Recording for a longer time ....................................................................................... 22

Using zoom ............................................................................................................... 22

Recording in mirror mode ......................................................................................... 22

Using the self-timer ................................................................................................... 23

Recording still images – Tape photo recording........................................ 24

Recording with ease – Easy Handycam .................................................. 25

Adjusting the exposure............................................................................. 26

Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects ............................................................... 26

Fixing the exposure for the selected subject – Flexible spot meter .......................... 26

Adjusting the white balance manually ....................................................................... 27

Adjusting the exposure manually .............................................................................. 28

Recording in dark places – NightShot plus.............................................. 29

Adjusting the focus................................................................................... 29

Adjusting the focus for an off-center subject – SPOT FOCUS .................................. 29

Adjusting the focus manually .................................................................................... 30

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Recording a picture using various effects................................................ 31

Fading in and out of a scene – FADER .....................................................................31

Searching for the starting point................................................................ 32

Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording – END SEARCH .............32

Searching manually – EDIT SEARCH .......................................................................32

Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes – Rec review ....................................33

Playback

Viewing pictures recorded on a tape........................................................ 34

Playing back in various modes ..................................................................................35

Playing back with ease – Easy Handycam .............................................. 36

Various playback functions ...................................................................... 37

Displaying the screen indicators ................................................................................37

Displaying the date/time and camera settings data – Data code ..............................37

Playing the picture on a TV...................................................................... 39

Locating a scene on a tape for playback.................................................. 40

Searching quickly for a desired scene – Zero set memory ........................................40

Searching for a scene using Cassette Memory – Title search ..................................40

Searching for a scene by date of recording – Date search .......................................41

Searching for a still image – Photo search ................................................................41

Playing back still images in sequence – Photo scan .................................................42

Advanced operations

Customizing Your Camcorder

Changing the menu settings ..............43

Using the (MANUAL SET) menu

– PROGRAM AE/P EFFECT, etc.

......................................................44

Using the (CAMERA SET) menu

– D ZOOM/16:9WIDE, etc. ...........47

Using the (VCR SET) menu

– HiFi SOUND/AUDIO MIX ..........50

Using the (LCD/VF SET) menu

– LCD B.L./LCD COLOR/VF B.L.

......................................................51

Using the (CM SET) menu

– TITLE/TAPE TITLE/ERASE ALL,

etc. ...............................................52

Using the (TAPE SET) menu

– REC MODE/FRAME REC/

INT.REC, etc. ...............................55

Using the (SETUP MENU) menu

– CLOCK SET/USB STREAM/

LANGUAGE, etc. .........................58

Using the (OTHERS) menu

– WORLD TIME, etc. ...................60

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting .................................72

Warning indicators and messages .....78

Additional Information

Using your camcorder abroad ............81

Usable cassette tapes ........................82

About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack

......................................................83

About i.LINK .......................................85

Maintenance and precautions ............86

Specification .......................................89

Quick Reference

Identifying parts and controls .............91

Index ..................................................98

Dubbing/Editing

Connecting to a VCR or TV ...............62

Dubbing to another tape ....................63

Recording pictures from a VCR .........63

Dubbing selected scenes from a tape

– Digital program editing ..............64

Dubbing sound to a recorded tape ....69

Creating DVDs or VCDs ....................71

Refer also to other operating instructions supplied with your camcorder:

• Editing images with your compu t er cComputer Applications Guide

Quick Start Guide

Recording movies

1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder.

To charge the battery, see page 12.

Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks.

2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder.

a Slide the OPEN/

ZEJECT lever in the direction of the arrow to open the lid.

The cassette compartment comes out automatically.

OPEN/ZEJECT lever

Quick Start Guide

b Insert the cassette with

its window-side facing up, then push the center of the back of the cassette.

Window-side

c Press .

Close the cassette lid after the cassette compartment slides back in by itself.

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 17.

a Set the LENS COVER

switch to OPEN.

b Open the LCD panel. c While pressing the green

button, slide the POWER switch down to light up the CAMERA lamp.

The power turns on.

d Press REC START/STOP.

Recording starts. To change to the standby mode, press REC START/STOP again. You can also record by pressing REC START/STOP beside the LCD screen.

4 View the recorded picture on the LCD screen.

a Slide the POWER

switch repeatedly until the PLAY/EDIT lamp lights up.

Quick Start Guide

b Touch (rewind). c Touch (play) to

start the playback.

To stop, press (stop).

To turn off the power, slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG), then set the LENS COVER switch to CLOSE.

Quick Start Guide

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 (a) and the screen font size increases (b) during Easy Handycam operation.

For details, see instructions for each operation. See page 25 for recording, page 36 for playback.

Quick Start Guide

Getting started

Cleaning cloth (1)

Step 1: Checking supplied items

Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder.

The number in parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied.

AC Adaptor (1)

Power cord (1)

Wireless Remote Commander (1)

A button-type lithium battery is already installed.

Shoe cover (1)

Attached to the camcorder.

Camera Operations Guide (This manual) (1)

Computer Applications Guide (1)

Getting started

A/V connecting cable (1)

USB cable (1)

Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP50 (1)

CD-ROM “SPVD-012 USB Driver” (1)

Getting started

Step 2: Charging the battery pack

You can charge the battery by attaching the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series) to your camcorder.

b Notes

• You cannot use batteries other than the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series) (p. 83).

• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminals with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction.

• Use a nearby wall outlet when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet immediately if any malfunction occurs.

2 With the v mark on the DC plug

facing down, connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder.

v mark

3 Connect the power cord to the AC

Adaptor.

4 Connect the power cord to the wall

outlet.

Battery pack

DC IN jack

DC plug

Power cord

AC Adaptor

To the wall outlet

1 Attach the battery p ack by sliding it in

the direction of the arrow until it clicks.

5 Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).

The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts.

CHG (charge) lamp

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.

Getting started

To remove the battery pack

BATT (battery) release button

Battery pack

Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).

POWER switch

2 Slide the battery pack out in the direction

of the arrow while pressing the BATT (battery) release button down.

b Note

• If you do not use the battery pack f or a long time, use up the battery pack completely before s toring it. See page 83 about storage of the battery pack.

To check the remaining battery – Battery Info

DSPL/BATT INFO

Keep the button pressed to view it for about 20 seconds.

BATTERY INFO

BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL 0% 50%

REC TIME AVAILABLE

LCD SCREEN VIEWFINDER::88100

100%

min min

A Battery charge level: Displays

approximate remaining amount of power left in the battery pack.

B Approximate possible recording time

using the LCD panel.

C Approximate possible recording time

using the viewfinder.

Charging time

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

NP-FP50 (supplied) 125 NP-FP70 155 NP-FP90 220

Getting started

POWER switch

You can check the battery’s current charge level and its current remaining recording time both during charging or when the power is turned off.

1 Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). 2 Open the LCD panel. 3 Press DSPL/BATT INFO.

The battery information appears for about 7 seconds.

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).

When LCD BACKLIGHT is set to ON

Battery pack Continuous

recording time

NP-FP50 (supplied)

NP-FP70 235 125 NP-FP90 415 225

110 60

Typical* recording time

,continued

Getting started

When LCD BACKLIGHT is set to OFF

Battery pack Continuous

NP-FP50 (supplied)

NP-FP70 265 145 NP-FP90 475 260

recording time

125 65

Typical* recording time

Recording time when recording with the viewfinder

Approximate number of minutes available when you use a fully charged battery pack at 25°C (77°F).

Battery pack Continuous

NP-FP50 (supplied)

NP-FP70 265 145 NP-FP90 475 260

recording time

125 65

Typical* recording time

• The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or the battery information will not be correct ly displayed in following conditions. – The battery pack is not attached correctly . – The battery pack is damaged. – The battery pack is fully discharged. (F or Batt er y

information only)

Using an outside power source

You can use the AC Adaptor as the power source when you do not want the battery to run out. While you are using the AC Adaptor, the battery pack will not lose its charge even when it is attached to your camcorder.

PRECAUTION

Even if your camcorder is turned off, the AC power (house current) is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor.

* Approximate number of minutes when recording

while you repeatedly record, start/stop, slide the POWER switch to change the power mode, and zoom. The actual battery life may be shorter.

Playing time

Approximate number of minutes available when you use a fully charged battery pack at 25°C (77°F).

Battery pack LCD panel

opened*

NP-FP50 (supplied)

NP-FP70 265 310 NP-FP90 475 550

* With LCD BACKLIGHT set to ON.

b Notes

• The power will not be supplied from the battery pack when the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder, even if its power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet.

• The recording and playback time will be sh orter when you use your camcorder in low temperature.

125 150

LCD panel closed

Connect your camcorder as shown in “Charging the battery pack” (p. 12).

Getting started

Step 3: Turning the power 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. 17).

LENS COVER switch

POWER switch

1 Set the LENS COVER switch to

OPEN.

To turn off the power

Slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG), then set the LENS COVER switch to CLOSE.

Getting started

2 While pressing the green button, slide

the POWER switch down.

The power turns on. To enter the recording or playing mode, slide the switch repeatedly until the respective lamp for the desired power mode lights up.

• CAMERA: To record on a tape.

• PLAY/EDIT: To play or edit pictures.

Getting started

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.

Maximum 180 degrees

3 Adjust the brightness with / ,

then touch .

4 Touch .

z Tips

• The recorded picture will not be affected.

• If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out.

• If you are using the battery pack for power source, you can adjust the brightness by selecting [LCD B.L.] on the (LCD/VF SET) menu (p. 51).

• When you use your camcorder in bright conditions, set LCD BACKLIGHT to turn off the backlight for the LCD panel. appears and this setting saves battery power.

• You can turn off the confirmation beep sound for operation on the touch panel when you set [BEEP] to [OFF] on the (OTHERS) menu (p. 60).

Adjusting the viewfinder

You can view images using the viewfinder when you close the LCD panel. Use the viewfinder when the battery is running out, or when the screen is hard to see.

Maximum 90 degrees

Open the LCD panel.

LCD BACKLIGHT

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it to the desired position.

To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen

When the POWER switch is set to the CAMERA mode, touch and select PAGE2. When the POWER switch is set to the PLAY/EDIT mode, touch to display PAGE1.

2 Touch LCD BRT.

Getting started

Viewfinder lens adjustment lever

1 Extend the viewfinder. 2 Adjust the viewfinder lens adjustment

lever until the picture is clear.

To use the viewfinder during operation

When you are recording, you can adjust the exposure (p. 28) and fader (p. 31) while checking the image on the viewfinder. Have the LCD panel rotated 180 degrees and closed with the screen facing out.

1 Slide the POWER switch to select the

CAMERA mode. (p. 15)

2 Extend the viewfinder, and close the

LCD panel with the screen facing out.

appears on the screen.

3 Touch . 4 Touch .

The LCD screen is turned off.

5 Touch the LCD screen while checking

the display in the viewfinder.

EXPOSURE, etc. are displayed.

6 Touch the button you want to set.

• EXPOSURE: Adjust with /

and touch .

• FADER: Touch it repeatedly to select a

desired effect.

• : The LCD screen lights up. To hide the buttons on the LCD screen, touch .

z Tip

• To adjust the brightness of the viewfi nder backlight , select (LCD/VF SET), then [VF B.L.] (when you are using the battery pack, p. 51).

Step 5: 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.

b Note

• If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable button-type

battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. In that case, charge the rechargeable button-type battery (p. 88) and then set the date and time again.

POWER switch

Getting started

1 Turn on your camcorder (p. 15). 2 Open the LCD panel.

Proceed to step 7 when you set the clock for the first time.

,continued

Getting started

3 Touch to display PAGE1.

60min

PA GE1 PAGE2

SPOT

FOCUS WHT

FOCUS

MENU F ADER END

BAL

SCH

0:00:00

SPOT

METER EXPO–

SURE

4 Touch MENU.

MANUAL SET

PROGRAM AE P EFFECT FLASH MODE FLASH LVL AUTO SHTR

RET.

EXEC

5 Select (SETUP MENU) with

/ , then touch EXEC.

8 Set M (month), D (day), H (hour) and

M (minute) in the same way as was done in step 7, then touch .

For midnight, set it to 12:00AM. For midday, set it to 12:00PM.

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET USB STREAM LANGUAGE DEMO MODE

EXEC

--:--:--

RET.

6 Select CLOCK SET with / ,

then touch EXEC.

CLOCK SET

YMDHM

2004

JAN

112:00

7 Set Y (year) with / , then

touch .

CLOCK SET

YMDH

2004

You can set any year up to the year 2079.

JAN

112:00

Getting started

Step 6: Inserting a cassette tape

You can use mini DV cassettes only. For details on these cassettes (such as writeprotection), see page 82.

b Note

• Do not force the cassette into the compartment. This may cause a malfunction of your camcorder.

1 Slide the OPEN/ZEJECT lever in

the direction of the arrow and open the lid.

OPEN/ZEJECT lever

The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up.

Lid

3 Press .

The cassette compartment automatically slides back in.

4 Close the lid.

To eject the cassette

Slide the OPEN/ZEJECT lever in the direction of the arrow and open the lid.

The cassette compartment automatically comes out.

2 Take out the cassette, then press .

The cassette compartment automatically slides back in.

3 Close the lid.

Getting started

2 Insert a cassette with its window-side

facing up.

Window-side

Push the center of the back of the cassette lightly.

Getting started

Step 7: Setting the screen language

You can select the language to be used on the LCD screen.

6 Select the desired language with

/ , then touch EXEC.

7 Touch .

z Tip

• Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]] (Simplified English) for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options.

POWER switch

1 Turn on your camcorder. 2 Open the LCD panel. 3 Touch to display PAGE1.

60min

PAGE1 PAGE2

SPOT

FOCUS WHT

FOCUS

MENU F ADER END

STBY

BAL

SCH

0:00:00

SPOT

METER EXPO–

SURE

4 Touch MENU. 5 Select (SETUP MENU), then

select LANGUAGE with /

, then touch EXEC.

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET USB STREAM LANGUAGE DEMO MODE

STBY

ENGLISH ENG[SIMP

AIS

FRAN ESPANOL PORTUGUÊS

]

Getting started

EXEC

RET.

Recording

Recording movies

Before recording, follow steps 1 to 7 in “Getting started” (p. 11 - p. 20). When you are recording, movies will be recorded along with stereo sound.

Camera recording lamp

LENS COVER switch

REC START/STOP

z Tip

• Performing Easy Handycam operation, even first time users can record easily. For details, see page 25.

1 Set the LENS COVER switch to

OPEN.

POWER switch

REC START/STO

Recording starts. [REC] appears on the LCD screen and the Camera recording lamp lights up. Press REC START/STOP again to stop recording.

To turn the power off

Slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG), then set the LENS COVER switch to CLOSE.

z Tips

• If you do not use your camcorder for a long time, remove the cassette and store it.

• You can also record movies by pressing REC START/STOP beside the LCD screen. It is useful for recording from a low angle or recording yourself in mirror mode.

• To press REC START/STOP beside the LCD screen, support the LCD panel with your hand.

• If you install a large capacity battery pack (NPFP70/FP90) on your camcorder, we recommend recording with the LCD screen.

Indicators displayed during recording

The indicators will not be recorded on the tape. Date/time and the camera settings data (p. 37) will not be displayed during recording.

0:00:00REC60min 60min

Recording

2 Open the LCD panel. 3 Slide the POWER switch until the

CAMERA lamp lights up.

Your camcorder is set to the standby mode.

Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button.

4 Press REC START/STOP.

A Indicators for Cassette Memory cassettes B Remaining battery

The indicated time may not be correct depending on the environment of use. When you opened or closed the LCD panel, it takes about 1 minute to display the correct remaining battery time.

C Recording mode (SP or LP) D Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or

[REC] (recording))

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Recording

E Tape photo recording/Time code or tape

counter (hour: minute: second)

F Recording capacity of the tape (p. 55) G Function button

b Notes

• Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG).

• In the default setting, when you do not operate the camcorder for more than a bout 5 minutes, th e power will automatically turn off to prevent batte ry loss ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 60). To restart recording, sl id e the POWER switch until the CAMERA lamp lights up, and then press REC START/STOP.

z Tips

• To ensure smooth transition on a tape from the last recorded scene to the next, note the following. – Do not remove the cassette. (The picture will be

recorded continuously wit hout a br eak even w hen you turn the power off.)

– Do not record pictures in SP mode and LP mode on

the same tape.

– Avoid stopping then record ing a movie in the LP

mode.

• The recording time, date, and the camera settings data are recorded automatically on the tape without being displayed on the screen. You can view this information during playback if you set [DATA CODE] on the screen (p. 37).

Recording for a longer time

Occasional use of the zoom is effective, but use it sparingly for best results.

1 cm (approx. 1/2 inch)*

80 cm (approx. 2 5/8 feet)*

* The minimum distance required between your

camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus in that position of the lever.

Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.

To record wider range of view

Move the power zoom lever towards W. The subject appears farther away (Wide angle).

To record closer view

Move the power zoom lever towards T. The subject appears closer (Telephoto).

To record for a longer time

In the (TAPE SET) menu, select [REC MODE], then [LP] (p. 55). In the LP mode, you can record 1.5 times longer than you can when recording in the SP mode. A tape recorded in the LP mode should be played back only on this camcorder.

Using zoom

You can choose zoom to magnification levels greater than 10 times, and from that point activate the digital zoom ([D ZOOM], p. 47).

Recording

Recording in mirror mode

You can turn the LCD panel towards the subject so that you and your subject can share the image being recorded. You can also utilize this function when recording yourself, to keep the attention of small children attracted to the camcorder while you record them.

Extend the viewfinder.

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees towards the subject.

A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the picture will be normal when recorded.

3 Touch .

appears.

0:00:00STBY60min

4 Press REC START/STOP.

You will hear a beep sound counting down for about 10 seconds. The recording starts. To stop recording, press REC START/ STOP.

To cancel the count down

Press REC START/STOP.

Recording

Using the self-timer

With the self-timer, you can start recording after a delay of about 10 seconds.

REC START/STOP

1 Touch and select [PAGE2]. 2 Touch [SELF TIMER].

To cancel the self-timer

Follow steps 1 and 2.

Recording

Recording still images

You can record still images. Before recording, follow steps 1 to 7 in “Getting started” (p. 11 p. 20).

1 Set the LENS COVER switch to

OPEN.

2 Open the LCD panel.

– Tape photo recording

PHOTO

POWER switch

LENS COVER switch

You will hear a light beep sound and the picture becomes a still image. Recording does not start at this point.

60min

CAPTURE

The indicator appears.

5 Press PHOTO fully.

A shutter sound is heard, and the image is recorded with sound for 7 seconds. The still image is displayed on the screen until recording is completed.

To turn the power off

Slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG), then set the LENS COVER switch to CLOSE.

b Note

• appears when the tape photo recording does not work.

z Tips

• You can record about 510 images in the SP mode and about 765 images in the LP mode on a 60 minutes tape.

• You can record still images using the self-timer recording (p. 23).

3 Slide the POWER switch until the

CAMERA lamp lights up.

Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button.

4 Press and hold PHOTO lightly.

Recording

Recording with ease

– Easy Handycam

4 Press EASY.

EASY lights up in blue.

With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are set to the automatic mode, only basic functions become available, and the screen font size increases for easy viewing. Even first time users can enjoy easy recording. Before recording, follow steps 1 to 7 in “Getting started” (p. 11 - p. 20).

Camera recording lamp

REC START/STOP

z Tip

• When you touch MENU during Easy Handycam operation, only the availab le functions are displayed on the screen.

POWER switch

EASY

REC START/STOP

1 Set the LENS COVER switch to

OPEN.

2 Open the LCD panel.

Easy Handycam

operation

5 Press REC START/STOP.

Recording starts. [REC] appears on the LCD screen and the Camera recording lamp lights up. Press REC START/STOP again to stop recording.

To turn the power off

Slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG), then set the LENS COVER switch to CLOSE.

To cancel Easy Handycam operation

Press EASY again.

b Notes

• You cannot switch from/to Easy Handycam operation during recording.

• During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot connect the USB cable to your camcorder.

• You cannot use Easy Handycam operation together with USB Streaming.

• During Easy Handycam operation, the following buttons are not available: – LCD BACKLIGHT (p. 16) – BACK LIGHT (p. 26)

• All the settings return to their defaults during Easy Handycam operation. Previously made settings are restored when you exit Easy Handycam operation.

Recording

3 Slide the POWER switch to select the

CAMERA mode.

You can record only movies.

Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button.

Recording

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