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Digital Video Camera Recorder
Operating Guide
DCR-HC23E/HC24E/ HC26E/HC35E
2-659-812-11(1)
Getting Started |
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Recording/ |
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Playback |
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Using the Menu |
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Dubbing/Editing |
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Using a Computer |
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Troubleshooting |
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Additional Information |
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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.
Viewfinder |
Battery pack |
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.
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.
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 |
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Read this first ........................................................................................... |
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Getting Started |
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Step 1: Checking supplied items .............................................................. |
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack ............................................................ |
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Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly .......... |
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Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder .................................... |
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Step 5: Using the touch panel ................................................................ |
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Changing the language setting .................................................................... |
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Checking the screen indicators (Display guide) .......................................... |
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Step 6: Setting the date and time ........................................................... |
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Step 7: Inserting a Cassette ................................................................... |
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Recording/Playback |
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Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam) ......................................... |
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Recording ............................................................................................... |
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Playback ................................................................................................. |
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Functions used for recording/playback, etc. ........................................... |
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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 ..................................... |
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Searching for the starting point .............................................................. |
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Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording |
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(END SEARCH) .................................................................................. |
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Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH) ........................................................... |
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Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review) ....................... |
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Remote Commander (DCR-HC24E/HC35E) ......................................... |
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Searching quickly for a desired scene (Zero set memory) .......................... |
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Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search) .......................... |
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Searching for a still image (Photo search) ................................................... |
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Playing back still images in sequence (Photo scan) .................................... |
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Playing the picture on a TV .................................................................... |
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Using the Menu |
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Using the menu items ........................................................... |
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Operation button items ........................................................................... |
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Menu items ............................................................................................ |
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MANUAL SET menu ...................................................................... |
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– PROGRAM AE/P EFFECT, etc. |
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CAMERA SET menu ...................................................................... |
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– D ZOOM/WIDE SEL/STEADYSHOT, etc. |
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PLAYER SET/ |
VCR SET menu .............................................. |
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– HiFi SOUND/AUDIO MIX |
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LCD/VF SET menu |
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– LCD B.L./LCD COLOR/VF B.L., etc |
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TAPE SET menu ............................................................................ |
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– REC MODE/AUDIO MODE/REMAIN |
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SETUP MENU menu ..................................................................... |
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– CLOCK SET/USB STREAM/LANGUAGE, etc. |
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OTHERS menu .............................................................................. |
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– WORLD TIME/BEEP, etc. |
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Dubbing/Editing |
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Dubbing to VCR/DVD device, etc. ......................................................... |
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Recording pictures from a TV or VCR/DVD device, etc. |
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(DCR-HC26E/HC35E) .................................................................. |
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Dubbing sound to a recorded tape ......................................................... |
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Jacks to connect external devices ......................................................... |
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Using a Computer |
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Before referring to the “First Step Guide” on your computer .................. |
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Installing the software and “First Step Guide” on a computer ................ |
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Viewing “First Step Guide” ..................................................................... |
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Creating a DVD (Direct Access to “Click to DVD”) ................................. |
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Troubleshooting |
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Troubleshooting ...................................................................................... |
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Warning indicators and messages ......................................................... |
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Additional Information |
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Using your camcorder abroad ................................................................ |
83 |
Usable cassette tapes ............................................................................ |
83 |
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack .................................................... |
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About i.LINK ........................................................................................... |
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Maintenance and precautions ................................................................ |
87 |
Specifications ......................................................................................... |
90 |
Index ....................................................................................................... |
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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)
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.
Handycam Station (1) (DCR-HC35E) (p. 10)
Wireless Remote Commander (1) (DCR-HC24E/HC35E) (p. 30)
A button-type lithium battery is already installed.
A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 33, 52)
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP30 (1) (p. 9, 84)
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)
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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
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To the wall socket
AC Adaptor
Mains lead
1 Align the terminals of the battery pack and your camcorder 1, then attach the battery pack and click it into place 2.
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2 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to OFF(CHG) (The default setting).
For DCR-HC23E/HC24E/HC26E:
POWER switch
DC IN jack 
DC plug
To the wall socket
AC Adaptor
Mains lead
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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
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts.
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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
To the wall socket
AC Adaptor
Mains lead
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.
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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
1Slide the POWER switch to OFF(CHG). Hold down the V BATT(battery) release lever with one hand.
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Step2: Charging the battery pack (Continued)
2Remove the battery in the direction of the arrow with the other hand.
POWER switch
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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.
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NP-FP30 (supplied) |
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170 |
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NP-FP90 |
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Recording time
Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack.
Battery pack |
Continuous |
Typical |
recording |
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time* |
NP-FP30 |
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NP-FP70 |
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NP-FP71 |
330 |
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NP-FP90 |
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•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.
Playing time
Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack.
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NP-FP50 |
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NP-FP70 |
310 |
395 |
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NP-FP71 |
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NP-FP90 |
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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.
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 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 |
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•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.
1 Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on the sides of the cap.
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.
4 Ensure a good grip, then fasten the grip belt.
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To turn off the power
1Slide 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).
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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.)
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90 degrees to the
90 degrees camcorder (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.
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).
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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
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)
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.
To hide the screen indicators
Press DISP/BATT INFO to toggle the screen indicators (such as time code) on or off.
You can easily check the meaning of each indicator (p. 27) that appears on the LCD screen.
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MENU |
FADER |
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2 Touch [DISP GUIDE].
S e l e c t a r e a fo r g u i d e .
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The indicators vary depending on the settings.
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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].
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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
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
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SETUP MENU
CLOCK SET --:--:--
USB STREAM
LANGUAGE
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CLOCK SET
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2006 1 1 0 : 00
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4 Set [Y] (year) with 
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You can set any year up to the year 2079.
CLOCK SET
Y 
M
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H 
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2006 1 1 0 : 00
OK
5 Set [M] (month), [D] (day), [H] (hour) and [M] (minute), then touch 
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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).
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Step 7: Inserting a Cassette
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 facing outwards, then press
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Push the center of the back
of the cassette lightly.
Window
Cassette compartment
The cassette compartment automatically slides back in.
•Do not force the cassette compartment closed by pressing the portion marked {DO NOT PUSH} while it is sliding in. It may cause a malfunction.
3 Close the lid.
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).
A
B
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.*
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*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.
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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 
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B Play/Pause toggles as you touch it
C Rewind/Fast forward
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)
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Recording
Lens cap
Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on the sides of the cap
PHOTO
POWER switch
REC START/ 
STOP A
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
Press REC START/STOP A (or
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Still images
Press and hold PHOTO lightly to check the image (A), then press it fully (B).
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To stop movie recording
Press REC START/STOP again.
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1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.
2 Start playing back.
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BPlay/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
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to adjust the volume.
To search for a scene during playback
Touch and hold 
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• You can play back in various modes ([V SPD PLAY], p. 42).
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•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.
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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.
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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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Open the LCD panel qd 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side (2).
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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.
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Playback
To play back the images with added special effects (Picture effect) .... qa
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Press RESET 9 to initialize all the settings, including the setting of the date and time.
Other part names and functions
DRemote sensor (DCR-HC24E/HC35E) Point the Remote Commander (p. 30) towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder.
EInternal stereo microphone
JSpeaker
Playback sound comes out from the speaker.
• For how to adjust the volume, see page 23.
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Indicators displayed during recording/playback
Recording
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ARemaining battery (approx.)
BRecording mode (SP or LP) (48)
CRecording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording))
DRecording: Tape counter (hour: minute: second)/Tape photo recording (22)
Playback: Tape counter (hour: minute: second)/Time code (hour: minute: second: frame)
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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).
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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].
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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
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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.
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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.
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You can view a few seconds of the scene recorded just before you stopped the tape.
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