Sony DCR-HC23E, DCR-HC24E, DCR-HC26E, DCR-HC35E User Manual
2-659-812-11(1)
Digital Video Camera Recorder
Operating Guide
DCR-HC23E/HC24E/
HC26E/HC35E
Getting Started 8
Recording/
Playback
Using the Menu 36
Dubbing/Editing 51
Using a Computer 58
Troubleshooting 68
Additional Information 83
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© 2006 Sony Corporation
Read this first
Before operating the unit, please read this
manual thoroughly, and retain it for future
reference.
WARNING
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
CAUTION
Replace the battery with the
specified type only. Otherwise, fire
or injury may result.
FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE
UNITED KINGDOM
NOTICE ON THE SUPPLIED AC
ADAPTOR
A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted
to this equipment for your safety and
convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be
replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied
one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362,
(i.e., marked with or mark) must be used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a
detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse
cover after you change the fuse. Never use the
plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the
fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony
service station.
FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE
ATTENTION
The electromagnetic fields at the specific
frequencies may influence the picture and sound
of this camcorder.
This product has been tested and found compliant
with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for
using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8
feet).
Notice
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes
data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart
the application or disconnect and connect the
communication cable (USB, etc.) again.
Disposal of Old Electrical
& Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the
European Union and other
European countries with
separate collection
systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging
indicates that this product shall not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over
to the applicable collection point for the recycling
of electrical and electronic equipment. By
ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you
will help prevent potential negative consequences
for the environment and human health, which
could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product. The recycling of
materials will help to conserve natural resources.
For more detailed information about recycling of
this product, please contact your local Civic
Office, your household waste disposal service or
the shop where you purchased the product.
Applicable Accessories: Remote Commander
(DCR-HC24E/HC35E)
Notes on use
Your camcorder is supplied with two
kinds of operation guides.
– “Operating Guide” (This manual)
– “First Step Guide” for connecting the
camcorder to a computer and using the
supplied software (stored on the supplied
CD-ROM)
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Types of cassette you can use in your
camcorder
• You can use mini DV cassettes marked
with . Mini DV cassettes with
Cassette Memory are incompatible
(p. 83).
Using the camcorder
• Do not hold the camcorder by the
following parts.
Battery packViewfinder
About menu items, LCD panel,
viewfinder, and lens
• A menu item that is grayed out is not
available under the current recording or
playback conditions.
• The LCD screen and the viewfinder are
manufactured using extremely highprecision technology, so over 99.99% of
the pixels are operational for effective
use. However, there may be some tiny
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.
LCD panel
• The camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof
or waterproof.
See “Maintenance and precautions”
(p. 87).
• Before connecting your camcorder to
another device with a USB or i.LINK
cable, be sure to insert the connector plug
the correct way, and not forcibly to avoid
damaging the terminal, or cause a
malfunction of your camcorder.
• For DCR-HC35E:
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the
Handycam Station holding both the
Handycam Station and the DC plug.
• For DCR-HC35E:
Be sure to slide the POWER switch to
OFF(CHG) when you insert the
camcorder into the Handycam Station or
remove the camcorder from it.
Black point
White, red, blue
or green point
• Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder,
or the lens to direct sunlight for long
periods of time may cause malfunctions.
• 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.
On recording
• Before starting to record, test the
recording function to make sure the
picture and sound are recorded without
any problems.
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Read this first (Continued)
• Compensation for the contents of
recordings cannot be provided, even if
recording or playback is not possible due
to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage
media, etc.
• TV color systems differ depending on the
countries/regions. To view your
recordings on a TV, you need a PAL
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.
About this manual
• The images of the LCD screen and the
viewfinder used in this manual for
illustration purposes are captured using a
digital still camera, and therefore may
appear different.
• The on-screen displays in each local
language are used for illustrating the
operating procedures. Change the screen
language before using your camcorder if
necessary (p. 49).
• The illustrations used on this manual are
based on the model DCR-HC35E. The
model name is indicated on the bottom of
your camcorder.
• Design and specifications of recording
media and accessories are subject to
change without notice.
About the Carl Zeiss lens
Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl
Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by
Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony
Corporation, and produces superior images.
It adopts the MTF* measurement system for
video cameras and offers a quality typical
of a Carl Zeiss lens.
* MTF stands for Modulation Transfer
Function. The number value indicates the
amount of light from a subject coming into
the lens.
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Table of Contents
Read this first ...........................................................................................2
Getting Started
Step 1: Checking supplied items ..............................................................8
Step 2: Charging the battery pack ............................................................9
Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly ..........14
Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder ....................................15
Step 5: Using the touch panel ................................................................16
Changing the language setting .................................................................... 16
Checking the screen indicators (Display guide) .......................................... 16
Step 6: Setting the date and time ...........................................................18
Step 7: Inserting a Cassette ...................................................................19
Recording/Playback
Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam) .........................................20
Recording ...............................................................................................22
Playback .................................................................................................23
Functions used for recording/playback, etc. ...........................................24
Recording
To use zoom
To record in dark places (NightShot plus)
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT)
To adjust the focus for an off center subject (SPOT FOCUS)
To fix the exposure for the selected subject (Flexible spot meter)
To record in mirror mode
To use a tripod
To use a Shoulder Belt
Playback
To play back the images with added special effects (Picture effect)
Recording/playback
To check the remaining battery (Battery Info)
To turn off the operation confirmation beep (BEEP)
To initialize the settings (RESET)
Other part names and functions
Indicators displayed during recording/playback .....................................26
Searching for the starting point ..............................................................28
Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording
(END SEARCH) .................................................................................. 28
Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH) ........................................................... 28
Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review) ....................... 29
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Remote Commander (DCR-HC24E/HC35E) ......................................... 30
Searching quickly for a desired scene (Zero set memory) .......................... 30
Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search) .......................... 31
Searching for a still image (Photo search) ................................................... 31
Playing back still images in sequence (Photo scan) .................................... 31
Playing the picture on a TV ....................................................................33
Using the Menu
Using the menu items ........................................................... 36
Operation button items ........................................................................... 38
Menu items ............................................................................................43
MANUAL SET menu ...................................................................... 44
– PROGRAM AE/P EFFECT, etc.
CAMERA SET menu ......................................................................45
– D ZOOM/WIDE SEL/STEADYSHOT, etc.
PLAYER SET/ VCR SET menu ..............................................47
– HiFi SOUND/AUDIO MIX
LCD/VF SET menu ........................................................................47
– LCD B.L./LCD COLOR/VF B.L., etc
TAPE SET menu ............................................................................48
– REC MODE/AUDIO MODE/REMAIN
SETUP MENU menu ..................................................................... 49
– CLOCK SET/USB STREAM/LANGUAGE, etc.
OTHERS menu ..............................................................................50
– WORLD TIME/BEEP, etc.
Dubbing/Editing
Dubbing to VCR/DVD device, etc. .........................................................51
Recording pictures from a TV or VCR/DVD device, etc.
Dubbing sound to a recorded tape .........................................................55
Jacks to connect external devices .........................................................57
Using a Computer
Before referring to the “First Step Guide” on your computer ..................58
Installing the software and “First Step Guide” on a computer ................60
Viewing “First Step Guide” .....................................................................64
Creating a DVD (Direct Access to “Click to DVD”) .................................65
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(DCR-HC26E/HC35E) ..................................................................54
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................68
Warning indicators and messages .........................................................80
Additional Information
Using your camcorder abroad ................................................................83
Usable cassette tapes ............................................................................83
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ....................................................84
About i.LINK ...........................................................................................86
Maintenance and precautions ................................................................87
Specifications .........................................................................................90
Index .......................................................................................................94
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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.
• The cassette tape is not supplied. See page
3, 83 for compatible cassettes for your
camcorder.
AC Adaptor (1) (p. 9)
Mains lead (1) (p. 9)
Handycam Station (1)
(DCR-HC35E) (p. 10)
Wireless Remote Commander (1)
(DCR-HC24E/HC35E) (p. 30)
USB cable (1)
(DCR-HC24E/HC35E) (p. 57, 58)
• A USB cable is not supplied with the
DCR-HC23E/HC26E models. If
necessary, buy a USB 2.0 cable (Type A
to Type B-mini.). A Sony product is
recommended.
Lens cap (1) (p. 14, 22)
• To attach the lens cap
Attach the lens cap to the metal fittings of the
grip belt, as illustrated below, using the strap.
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP30 (1)
(p. 9, 84)
A button-type lithium battery is already installed.
A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 33, 52)
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CD-ROM “Picture Package Ver.1.5.1” (1)
(p. 58)
21-pin adaptor (1) (DCR-HC35E) (p. 34)
For the models with the mark printed on their
bottom surfaces only.
Operating Guide (This manual) (1)
Step 2: Charging the battery pack
You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM”
battery pack (P series) (p. 84) after
attaching it to your camcorder.
For DCR-HC35E:
POWER switch
DC IN jack
Handycam
Station
To the wall socket
DC plug
AC Adaptor
Mains lead
For DCR-HC23E/HC24E/HC26E:
POWER switch
1 Align the terminals of the battery
pack and your camcorder 1, then
attach the battery pack and click
it into place 2.
Getting Started
2
1
2 Slide the POWER switch in the
direction of the arrow to
OFF(CHG) (The default setting).
DC IN jack
To the wall socket
Mains lead
DC plug
AC Adaptor
Continued ,
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Step2: Charging the battery pack (Continued)
3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the
DC IN jack on the Handycam
Station for the DCR-HC35E or on
your camcorder for the DCRHC23E/HC24E/HC26E.
For DCR-HC35E:
DC IN jack
With the v mark facing up
For DCR-HC23E/HC24E/HC26E:
DC IN jack
With the v mark facing to the
LCD screen
4 For DCR-HC35E:
Connect the mains lead to the AC
Adaptor and the wall socket.
Insert the camcorder into the
Handycam Station securely, all
the way to the bottom.
CHG (charge) lamp
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and
charging starts.
• When inserting the camcorder into the
Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack
cover.
For DCR-HC23E/HC24E/HC26E:
Connect the mains lead to the AC
Adaptor and the wall socket.
CHG (charge) lamp
10
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and
charging starts.
5 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off
when the battery is fully charged.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from
the DC IN jack.
For DCR-HC35E:
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the
DC IN jack holding both the Handycam
Station and the DC plug.
For DCR-HC35E:
To charge the battery pack using only
the AC Adaptor
Slide the POWER switch to OFF(CHG).
Then connect the AC Adaptor directly to
the DC IN jack on the camcorder.
• You can operate your camcorder connected to a
power source such as a wall socket as shown in
the illustration. The battery pack will not lose its
charge in this case.
POWER switch
With the v mark
facing to the
LCD screen
DC IN jack
DC plug
For DCR-HC35E:
To remove your camcorder from the
Handycam Station
Turn off the power, then remove the
camcorder from the Handycam Station
holding both your camcorder and the
Handycam Station.
Getting Started
For DCR-HC23E/HC24E/HC26E:
To use an outside power source
You can operate your camcorder using the
power from the wall socket by making the
same connections as you do when charging
the battery pack. The battery pack will not
lose its charge in this case.
To remove the battery pack
1 Slide the POWER switch to
OFF(CHG). Hold down the V
BATT(battery) release lever with one
hand.
To the wall socket
Mains lead
AC Adaptor
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Step2: Charging the battery pack (Continued)
2 Remove the battery in the direction of
the arrow with the other hand.
POWER switch
1
2
V BATT (battery)
release lever
When storing the battery pack
Fully discharge the battery before storing it
for an extended period (p. 85).
Charging time
Approximate time (min.) required when
you fully charge a fully discharged battery
pack.
Battery pack Charging time
NP-FP30 (supplied) 115
NP-FP50 125
NP-FP70 155
NP-FP71 170
NP-FP90 220
Recording time
Approximate time (min.) available when
you use a fully charged battery pack.
Battery pack
NP-FP30
(supplied)
NP-FP50 135 65
NP-FP70 280 140
NP-FP71 330 165
NP-FP90 500 250
• All times measured under the following
conditions:
Top: Recording with LCD screen.
Bottom: Recording with viewfinder while the
LCD panel closed.
* Typical recording time shows the time when
you repeat recording start/stop, turning the
power on/off and zooming.
Continuous
recording
time
Typical
recording
time*
95 45
110 55
160 80
330 165
395 195
580 290
Playing time
Approximate time (min.) available when
you use a fully charged battery pack.
Battery pack
NP-FP30
(supplied)
NP-FP50 150 190
NP-FP70 310 395
NP-FP71 370 465
NP-FP90 550 705
LCD panel
opened
LCD panel
closed
105 135
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On the battery pack
• Before changing the battery pack, slide the
POWER switch to OFF(CHG).
• The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during
charging, or the Battery Info (p. 25) will not be
correctly displayed under the following
conditions.
– The battery pack is not attached correctly.
– The battery pack is damaged.
– The battery pack is worn-out. (For Battery
Info only.)
• The power will not be supplied from the battery
as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the
DC IN jack of your camcorder or the Handycam
Station supplied with the DCR-HC35E, even
when the mains lead is disconnected from the
wall socket.
On the charging/recording/playback time
• Times measured with the camcorder at 25 °C
(77 °F). (10 to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) is
recommended.)
• The recording and playback time will be shorter
when you use your camcorder in low
temperatures.
• The recording and playback time will be shorter
depending on the conditions under which you
use your camcorder.
On the AC Adaptor
• Use the nearby wall socket when using the AC
Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the
wall socket immediately if any malfunction
occurs while using your camcorder.
• Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow
space, such as between a wall and furniture.
• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC
Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic
objects. This may cause a malfunction.
Getting Started
PRECAUTION
• Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power
(mains) is still supplied to it while connected to
the wall socket via the AC Adaptor.
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Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your
3
camcorder firmly
To record or play back, slide the POWER
switch repeatedly to turn on the respective
lamp.
When using it for the first time, the
[CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 18).
POWER switch Lens cap
1 Remove the lens cap by pressing
both knobs on the sides of the
cap.
• After you have set the date and time
([CLOCK SET], p. 18), the next time you
turn on the power of your camcorder, the
current date and time will be displayed on
the LCD screen for a few seconds.
3 Hold the camcorder correctly.
4 Ensure a good grip, then fasten
the grip belt.
4
1
2
2 Slide the POWER switch
repeatedly in the direction of the
arrow to turn on the respective
lamp.
If the POWER
switch is set to
OFF(CHG), slide it
while pressing the
green button.
Lamps that light up
CAMERA: To record on a tape.
PLAY/EDIT: To play or edit pictures.
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To turn off the power
1 Slide the POWER switch to
OFF(CHG).
2 Attach the lens cap.
• At the time of purchase, the power will be set to
turn off automatically if you leave your
camcorder without any operation attempted for
approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power
([A.SHUT OFF], p. 50).
Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder
The LCD panel
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the
camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best
angle to record or play (2).
180 degrees
(max.)
2
1
90 degrees
(max.)
• Do not press the buttons on the LCD frame
accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD
panel.
• If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the
lens side, you can close the LCD panel with the
LCD screen facing out. This is convenient
during playback operations.
• See [LCD BRT] (p. 41) to adjust the brightness
of the LCD screen.
90 degrees to the
camcorder
The viewfinder
You can view pictures using the viewfinder
to avoid wearing down the battery, or when
the picture seen on the LCD screen is poor.
Viewfinder
Viewfinder lens
adjustment lever
Move it until the picture is
clear.
• You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder
backlight by selecting (LCD/VF SET) [VF B.L.] (p. 47).
• You can adjust the [FADER] and the
[EXPOSURE] setting using the viewfinder
(p. 39).
Getting Started
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Step 5: Using the touch panel
You can play back recorded pictures
(p. 23), or change the settings (p. 36) using
the touch panel.
Place your hand on the rear side of
the LCD panel to support it. Then,
touch the buttons displayed on the
screen.
DISP/BATT INFO
Touch the button on the LCD screen.
• Perform the same actions as explained above
when you press the buttons on the LCD frame.
• Be careful not to press buttons on the LCD
frame accidentally while using the touch panel.
• If the buttons on the touch panel do not work
correctly, adjust the LCD screen
(CALIBRATION) (p. 88).
• Dots in lines may appear on the LCD screen, but
this is not a malfunction. These dots are not
recorded.
Changing the language setting
You can change the on-screen displays to
show messages in a specified language.
Select the screen language in [
LANGUAGE] on the (SETUP
MENU) (p. 36, 49).
Checking the screen indicators (Display guide)
You can easily check the meaning of each
indicator (p. 27) that appears on the LCD
screen.
1 Touch .
SPOT
METER
SCH
–:––:––
DISP
GUIDE
EXPO–
SURE
60min
PAG E 1 PAGE 2
SPOT
FOCUS
FOCUS
MENU FAD ER END
2 Touch [DISP GUIDE].
Select area for guide.
To hide the screen indicators
Press DISP/BATT INFO to toggle the
screen indicators (such as time code) on or
off.
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DISP GUIDE
END
The indicators vary depending on the
settings.
3 Touch the area including the
indicator that you want to check.
DISP GUIDE
FOCUS:
MANUAL
PROGRAM AE:
SPOTLIGHT
P EFFECT:
SEPIA
END
1/2
RET.PAGEPAGE
The meanings of the indicators in the
area are listed on the screen. If you
cannot find the indicator you want to
check, touch [PAGE r]/[PAGE R] to
toggle.
When you touch [ RET.], the screen
returns to the area selecting display.
To finish the operation
Touch [END].
Getting Started
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Step 6: 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.
• If you do not use your camcorder for about 3
months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets
discharged and the date and time settings may
be cleared from the memory. In that case,
charge the rechargeable battery and then set the
date and time again (p. 89).
POWER switch
3 Select [CLOCK SET] with /
, then touch [EXEC].
CLOCK SET
4 Set [Y] (year) with / ,
then touch .
You can set any year up to the year
2079.
CLOCK SET
YMDHM
2006110:00
YMDHM
2006110:00
OK
Skip to step 4 when you set the clock for
the first time.
1 Touch t [MENU].
MANUAL SET
PROGRAM AE
P EFFECT
AUTO SHTR
EXEC
2 Select (SETUP MENU) with
/ , then touch [EXEC].
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SETUP MENU
CLOCK SET
USB STREAM
LANGUAGE
DEMO MODE
--:--:--
EXEC
RET.
RET.
OK
5 Set [M] (month), [D] (day), [H]
(hour) and [M] (minute), then
touch .
The clock starts.
• The date and time are not displayed while
recording, but they are automatically recorded
as the date and time data to display while
playing back by selecting [DATA CODE] to
[DATE/TIME] (p. 41).
Step 7: Inserting a Cassette
{DO NOT PUSH}
You can use mini DV cassettes only
(p. 83).
• The recordable time varies depending on [REC
MODE] (p. 48).
1 Slide and hold the OPEN/
EJECT lever in the direction of the
arrow and open the lid.
OPEN/EJECT lever
Lid
The cassette compartment automatically
comes out and opens up.
2 Insert a cassette with its window
Cassette compartment
facing outwards, then press
.
Push the center of the back
of the cassette lightly.
The cassette compartment
automatically slides back in.
• Do not force the cassette
compartment closed by pressing the
portion marked while
it is sliding in. It may cause a
malfunction.
Window
Getting Started
3 Close the lid.
To eject the cassette
Open the lid following the same procedure
as described in Step 1 and remove the
cassette.
• For DCR-HC35E:
Do not insert/eject the cassette while your
camcorder is on the Handycam Station. This
may cause a malfunction.
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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.
Remove the lens cap (p. 14).
E
D C
Recording
1 Slide the POWER switch A in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn
on the CAMERA lamp.
If the POWER switch A is set to OFF(CHG),
slide it while pressing the green button.
2 Press EASY C.
EASY
appears on the screen D.
3 Press REC START/STOP B to start recording.*
A
B
60 min
0:00:00
The indicator (A) changes [STBY] to [REC].
To stop recording, press B again.
* Movies are recorded in SP (Standard Play) mode on a cassette. You can also start/stop recording by
pressing the button E on the LCD frame.
REC
FN
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A
Playback
Slide the POWER switch A in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn
on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. Touch the buttons on the screen D as follows.
If the POWER switch is
set to OFF(CHG), slide it
while pressing the green
button.
Touch , then touch to
start playback.
A
C
A Stop
B Play/Pause toggles as you touch it
C Rewind/Fast forward
B
x To cancel Easy Handycam operation
Press EASY C again. disappears from the screen D.
x Adjustable menu settings during Easy Handycam operation
Touch and [MENU] to display adjustable menu settings. See page 36 for details on
setting.
• Almost all the settings return to the default setting automatically (p. 43).
• Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you want to add any effects or settings to the images. Almost all the
settings are returned to the previous situation.
x Unavailable buttons during Easy Handycam
During Easy Handycam operation, the following buttons are unavailable, since the items are
set automatically. [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation.] appears if operations not
available during Easy Handycam are attempted.
• BACK LIGHT button (p. 24)
• PHOTO button (p. 22)
Recording/Playback
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Recording
Lens cap
Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs
on the sides of the cap
REC START/STOP B
1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on
the CAMERA lamp.
If the POWER switch is set to OFF(CHG),
slide it while pressing the green button.
2 Start recording.
Movies Still images
Press REC START/STOP A (or
B).
A
Press and hold PHOTO lightly to
check the image (A), then press it
fully (B).
PHOTO
POWER switch
REC START/
STOP A
Indicator appears
The indicator (A) changes [STBY] to
[REC].
To stop movie recording
Press REC START/STOP again.
• appears when the tape photo recording
does not work.
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CAPTURE
AB
A shutter sound is heard, and the image
is recorded with sound for 7 seconds.
Playback
B
1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow
repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.
2 Start playing back.
Touch to rewind the tape to the desired point, then touch to start
playback.
A
A Stop
B Play/Pause toggles as you touch it
• Playback automatically stops if pause is engaged for more than 3 minutes.
C Rewind/Fast forward
To adjust the volume
Touch t [PAGE1] t [VOL], then / to adjust the volume.
C
Recording/Playback
To search for a scene during playback
Touch and hold / during playback (Picture Search), or / while fast
forwarding or rewinding the tape (Skip Scan).
• You can play back in various modes ([V SPD PLAY], p. 42).
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Functions used for recording/playback, etc.
2
1
qd
qs
q;
qa
9
3
564
7
8
qf
Recording
To use zoom...................... 1 qs
Move the power zoom lever 1 slightly for
a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster
zoom.
Wider range of view: (Wide angle)
Close view: (Telephoto)
• You cannot change the zoom speed with the
zoom buttons qs on the LCD frame.
• The minimum possible distance between
camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp
focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide
angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for
telephoto.
• You can set [D ZOOM] (p. 45) if you want to
zoom to a level greater than 20 ×.
• Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom
lever. If you move your finger off the power
zoom lever, the operation sound of the power
zoom lever may also be recorded.
To record in dark places (NightShot
plus) ................................... 2
Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch 2 to
ON. ( and [“NIGHTSHOT PLUS”]
appear.)
• The NightShot plus function uses infrared light.
Therefore, do not cover the infrared port 3
with your fingers or other objects. Remove the
conversion lens (optional) if it is attached.
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 38)
when it is hard to focus automatically.
• Do not use these functions in bright places. This
may cause a malfunction.
To adjust the exposure for backlit
subjects (BACK LIGHT).............. 7
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects,
press BACK LIGHT 7 to display .. To
cancel the back light function, press BACK
LIGHT again.
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To adjust the focus for an off center
subject (SPOT FOCUS) .............. qa
See [SPOT FOCUS] on page 38.
To fix the exposure for the selected
subject (Flexible spot meter)...... qa
See [SPOT METER] on page 38.
To record in mirror mode .......... qd
Open the LCD panel qd 90 degrees to the
camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees
to the lens side (2).
2
1
• A mirror-image of the subject appears on the
LCD screen, but the picture will be normal
when recorded.
To use a tripod....................... qf
Attach the tripod (optional: the length of the
screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.))
to the tripod receptacle qf using a tripod
screw.
To use a Shoulder Belt ............. 6
Attach the Shoulder Belt (optional) to its
designated hook 6.
Playback
To play back the images with added
special effects (Picture effect) .... qa
See [P EFFECT] on page 44.
Recording/playback
To check the remaining battery
(Battery Info) ......................... 8
Set the POWER switch to OFF(CHG), then
press DISP/BATT INFO 8. The battery
information appears for about 7 seconds.
You can view the battery information for up
to 20 seconds by pressing DISP/BATT
INFO again while the battery information is
displayed.
Remaining battery (approx.)
BATTERY INFO
BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL
0% 50% 100%
REC TIME AVAILABLE
LCD SCREEN
VIEWFINDER::8699
Recording capacity (approx.)
To turn off the operation confirmation
beep (BEEP) .......................... qa
See [BEEP] on page 50.
To initialize the settings
(RESET)................................ 9
Press RESET 9 to initialize all the
settings, including the setting of the date
and time.
Other part names and functions
D Remote sensor (DCR-HC24E/HC35E)
Point the Remote Commander (p. 30)
towards the remote sensor to operate
your camcorder.
E Internal stereo microphone
J Speaker
Playback sound comes out from the
speaker.
• For how to adjust the volume, see page 23.
min
min
Recording/Playback
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Indicators displayed during recording/playback
123 4 5
6
127 4 5
Recording
A Remaining battery (approx.)
B Recording mode (SP or LP) (48)
C Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or
[REC] (recording))
D Recording: Tape counter (hour:
minute: second)/Tape photo recording
(22)
Playback: Tape counter (hour: minute:
second)/Time code (hour: minute:
second: frame)
E Recording capacity of the tape (approx.)
(49)
F Function button (36)
Data code during recording
The date/time during recording and the
camera setting data will be recorded
automatically. They do not appear on the
screen during recording, but you can check
them as [DATA CODE] during playback
(p. 41).
Viewing
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G Tape transport indicator
H Video operation buttons (23)
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( ) is a reference page.
The indicators during recording will not be recorded.
Indicators when you made
changes
You can use [DISP GUIDE] (p. 16) to
check the function of each indicator that
appears on the LCD screen.
• Some of the indicators may not appear when
you use [DISP GUIDE].
Upper left Upper right
EDIT
+
0:00:00STBY
60min
FN
60min
/
Bottom Center
Upper left
Indicator Meaning
AUDIO MODE (48)
Upper right
Indicator Meaning
DV input (54)
Zero set memory (30)
Bottom
Indicator Meaning
Flexible spot meter (38)/
Manual exposure (40)
9 Manual focus (38)
.
n White balance (40)
/
EDIT
Backlight (24)
PROGRAM AE (44)
Picture effect (44)
Wide select (46)
SteadyShot off (46)
Panel off (39)
+
EDITSEARCH (46)
Recording/Playback
Center
Indicator Meaning
Self-timer recording (41)
NightShot plus (24)
% Z Warning (80)
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Searching for the starting point
Make sure that the CAMERA lamp
lights up (p. 22).
Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH)
[END SCH] (END SEARCH) will not
work once you eject the cassette after you
have recorded on the tape.
Touch t [PAGE1], then touch
[END SCH].
60min
PAG E 1 PAGE 2
SPOT
FOCUS
FOCUS
MENU FAD ER END
Touch here again to cancel the operation.
The last scene of the most recent
recording is played back for about 5
seconds, and the camcorder enters the
standby mode at the point where the last
recording has finished.
• [END SCH] will not work correctly when
there is a blank section between recorded
sections on the tape.
• This operation is also available when the
POWER switch is set to PLAY/EDIT.
SPOT
METER
SCH
0:00:00
DISP
GUIDE
EXPO–
SURE
Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH)
You can search for the start point to start
the next recording while viewing the
pictures on the screen. The sound is not
played back during the search.
1 Touch t [PAGE1] t
[MENU].
2 Select (CAMERA SET) with
/ , then touch [EXEC].
3 Select [EDITSEARCH] with /
, then touch [EXEC].
4 Select [ON] with / ,
then touch [EXEC] t .
0:00:00STBY60min
EDIT
FN
5 Touch and hold (to go
backward)/ (to go forward)
and release it at the point where
you want the recording to start.
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Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review)
You can view a few seconds of the scene
recorded just before you stopped the tape.
1 Touch t [PAGE1] t
[MENU].
2 Select (CAMERA SET) with
/ , then touch [EXEC].
3 Select [EDITSEARCH] with /
, then touch [EXEC].
4 Select [ON] with / ,
then touch [EXEC] t .
0:00:00STBY60min
EDIT
FN
5 Touch .
The last few seconds of the most
recently recorded scene are played back.
Then, your camcorder is set to the
standby.
Recording/Playback
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