Sony DCR-HC28 Owner’s Manual

SONY

Digital Video Camera Recorder

Operating Guide

DCR-HC28

Getting Started

Using the Menu

Dubbing/Editing a

Troubleshooting

Additional Information

Spanish Quick Guide/

Guia rapida en espa_ol

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C_ssette SERIES SE_IE_

To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or

moisture.

CAUTIONTO_UO_ THERISKOF_ _CT_ICS_IOCK

REFERSERVlClN_TOOU_IFIED SEnVl¢__E_SO_E[-

the iiser to the presence of unhlsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's

This symbol is intended to alert enchlsure t]lal lllay be of

sufficient lnagnimde to constitute a risk of electric

shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user 1o lhe presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)

instructions in tile lilerature accompanying the appliance.

IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS

For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating

the appliance, attd keep this manual for future reference.

Carefully observe all warnittgs, precautions and ittstructions oil the appliance, or the otte

described iu the operating instructions :utd adhere to them.

PowerSources

This set should be operated only Ii'om tile type (51 power source indicated on tile marking labeh It you are not sure oI the type of electrical power

supplied to your home, consull your dealer or local power conlpany. For those sets designed to

opel_lte |ronl b_lUel y po reel-, or other sources, le |_r

to tile operaling illstructions,

Polarization

This set may be equipped with a polarized ac power coM phlg (aphlg ha_ing one blade wider than the olher).

This plug will tit into the power outlet only one way. This is a satcty Icamre. If you are unable to insert tile plug tully into the outlet, fly reversing the plug, If the plug should still Iidl to fit, contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed, Do not dellrat the salcty purpose of the polarized plug by lorcing it in.

Overloading

Do not o_,erload w_lll oullets, extensioll cords or

comenience receptacles beyond their capacity', since this can result in lirc (51"electric shock.

ObjectandLiquidEntry

Ne_er push objects of any kind into tile set through openings as they nmy touch dangerous _,oltiJge points Ill"short OUtparts that could rcsu][ in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any

kind on the set.

Attachments

Do noI use _ltt_lchlllents llOt reCOlllnlended by tile

ii/anul;lclur_2r, as they may cause hazards.

Cleaning

Unplug tile set fi'om the wall outlet belore cle_uling or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners or _,erosol clemlers. Use _,cloth lightly dampened with w;tter for cleaning tile exterior OItile set.

Water andMoisture

Do not use power-line operi/ted _ts neilr water

lor example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, (51"hmndry tub, in it wet basement, or near _l swinmling pool, etc.

Power-CordProtection

Route tile power cord SOthitt it is llOt likely Iv)be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or againsl lhem, paying particular attention to file plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord exits Irom the appliance.

Accessories

Do not place the set Oil illl/instilhle carl, sla,nd, tripod, bracket, or table. The sel may tall. causing serious inju W to a child or an adult, and serious danlzlge to tile set. Use only a carl, stand, tripod, brackel, or lable recommended by lhe

ii/anuI_lclurcr,

Ventilation

Tile slots and openings in the cabinet mc prm ided Ior necessmy ventilation. To ensure reliable

operation oI tile set, and to protect it h'oln

overheating, these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered.

Never cover tile slots and openings with a cloth or olher nlalerials.

Never block tile slots and openings by placing tile set on a bed, sol_,, rug, or other silnilar

surlgce.

Never place the set in a confined space, such as a bookcase, or buill-in cabinel, unless proper

venlilation is provided.

Do not place lhe set near or over a radiator or Ileal register, or where il is exposed to direct sunlighl,

Continued._ 3

_?ORTANT SAFEGUARDS(go_i_ed}

Lightning

For added protection t_>rthis _t during _Llighming slornl, or wllen it is lefi unatlended and unused fi)r

long periods ol time. unplug it hxml tile wall oullet and disconnect lhe illltelllla or citble systellL This will prevenl damage to tile set due to

lighming and power-line surges.

DamageRequiringService

Unplug the sel fixml tile wall outlel and rcl_:r sel_ icing to qualified _r_ice personnel under lhe tollowing conditions:

When the power cord or plug is damaged or

frayed.

If liquid Ilas been spilled or objects have fallen into the set.

If the _t has been exposed to rain or water. If file set has been subject to excessive shock by

being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged.

If the set does not opert_te nornlally when li_llowing the operating instructions. A(liust only those controls that are specified inthe operating instructions, hnproper adjustment of other controls nlay resull in damage and will ol}en require exlensive work by a qualified technician 1o restol_ the set to normal operalJon,

When the set exhibits a distinct change in perlormance this indicates a need fi)r service.

Servicing

Do nol alttelnpl to serxice tile sel yourself glS opening or r_nloving covers may expose you lo

dangerous voltage or olller hazards. Reler all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Replacementparts

Wllen replacement pal'ls are required, be sure lhe service technician has used replacement parts specified by tile manufacturer lhat have tile sanle cllaracteristics as tile original parls.

Unauthorized substitutions may rcsull ill fire. electric shock, or olher hazards.

SafetyCheck

Upon conlpletion of _uly selvice or repairs to tile set. ask the service technician to l_erlbrnl routine salbty checks (as specilied by tile manulacturer)

to determine tlliLt the set is ill siLle operathlg

condition.

Readthisfirst

Before operating the unit, please read this

manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

Replace the battery with the

specified type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result.

RECYCLINGLITHIUM-IONBATTERIES

Lithium-Ion baueries are recyclable. You can help preserve

our environlllenl by returning

your used rechargeable baueries to the c<)llecti<)lland recycling

]ocation neaD2sl you.

For morn in%rmation regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll flee 1-800-822-

8837. or visil http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking

Lithium-Ion baueries.

Batterypack

This de_ice complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjecl 1olhe kdlowing lwo

conditions: (1) This device may not cau_ harmflfl

interlPrence, and (2) this device inust accept any interlPrence received, including interlPrcnce thai may cau_ undesired operalion,

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003,

If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer hfformation Center 1-800-

222-SONY (7669). The number below is for the FCC related

matters only.

RegulatoryInformation

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Nanle: SONY Model NO.: DCR-HC28

Responsible Party: Sony Eleclronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA

92127 U.S.A. Telephone Number: 858-942-2230

This device complies wilh Pair 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is suI_iect 1ofile lbllowing two conditions:

!1) This device may not cause harmlul imerfelvncc, and (2) this device nmst accepl any interference received, including interlerence lhal may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION

You are cautioned thai any changes or moditic_aions not expressly approved in dis manual could void your mlthol'ity to operate this equipmenl.

Note

This equiplnela has been lcstcd and tbund to comply with tile limits tor u ('lass B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of tile FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasoniJble prolection againsl hamlflfl inlerlemncc in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio flequency energy and,

if not installed and used in accordance with tile

instructions, may cause harml/d inler|Prcnce to radio comnlunicalions.

Continued._ 5

Readthis fffst (C0_tim_e_}

However, their is 11o guarantee thai inlerlc,vnce will not occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmlul intcrlbmnce to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment oll and on,

the user is encouraged to u T to correct tile interlbrence by one or more of the lollowing

uleasures:

Reorient or relocate tile receiving antenna. Increase the separation belween lhe equipnlenl

and rcceiver. Connect the equipment into an oullet on a

circuil dillbrent hom lbat to which lhe receiver is connected.

Consult tile dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician R)r help.

Tile supplied intellacv cable umst be used with the equipmenl in order 1o comply wilh the limits lor a

digilal device pursuanl to Subpart B of Parl 15 of FCC Rules.

Owner's Record

Tile model and serial numbers are located on tile bouonl. Record the serial nunlber in tile space

provided below. Relbr to these numbers whene_ er you call your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. DCR-HC28 Serial No.

Model No. AC-

Serial No.

Forthe State of Calilornia, USAonly

Pcrchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See

www,dtsc,ca.gov/bazardouswasle/perchlorate

Pcrcldorale Material: Lithium baucry contains perchlorate.

Usingthe¢amcorder

• Do not hold tile camcorder by tile

following parts.

Viewfinder Battery pack

LCD panel

• Tile camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof

()r waterproof.

See "Maintenance and precautions" (p. 68).

• Before connecting your camcorder to another device with an 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.

Aboutmenuitems, LCDpanel, viewfinder, and lens

• A nlenuitem that is gra>edout is not available uuder tilec/lrreut recording or

playback conditions.

Typesofcassetteyoucanuseinyour camcorder

• You c:m use mini DV cassettes marked

with M_[_*. Yourcamcorder is not

compatible with the Cassette Memory flmction (p. 65).

• Tile LCD screen and tile viewfiuder are

manufactured using extremely high- precision technology, so over 99.990_ uf 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 culor) that appear constantly on the LCD screen :rod the viewfinder. These points are norm:d results of the manufacturing process and do nut affect the recording in any way.

point

_White, red, blue

or green point

• Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfiuder.

or the lens to direct sunlight for lung periods uf time may cause malfunctions.

• Do not aim at the sun. Doing su might cause yollr calucorder to ulalfuoctiuu. Take pictures of the sun only in luw light

conditions, such as at dusk.

Onrecording

• Belk_re starting to record, test the recording fuuctiun to make sure the picture and sound are recorded without any prublems.

• Compensation for the contents of recordings canuut be pruvided, even if

recording or playback is not possible due tu a malfunction of the camcorder, sturage

media, etc.

• TV color systems differ depending on the countries/regions. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV.

• Television programs, fihns, video tapes, and uther materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary tu the copyright laws.

Aboutthis manual

• The images of the LCD screen and the viewfiuder used in this manual lk_r

illustration purposes are captured using a

digital still camera, and therelk_re may

appear different.

• The on-screen displays in each lucal

language are used fur illuslratiug the

operating procedures. Change the screen

language belk_re using your camcorder if

necessary (p. 17).

• Design and specifications of recording media and accessories are subject to

change without notice.

Aboutthe Carl Zeisslens

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 fur video cameras and offers a quality typical

uf a Carl Zeiss lens.

* MTF slands lot Modulation Translkr

Function. The number value indicates the anlount of ligla fl*oln a subjecl conling inlo

file lens.

Tableof Contents

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .................................................................. 3

Read this first ........................................................................................... 5

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

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

Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly ......... 15

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

Step 5: Using the touch panel ................................................................ 17

Changing the language setting .................................................................... 17

Checking the screen indicators (Display guide) .......................................... 17

Step 6: Setting the date and time ........................................................... 19

Step 7: Inserting a Cassette ................................................................... 20

Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam) ........................................ 22

Recording ............................................................................................... 24

Playback ................................................................................................ 25

Functions used for recording/playback, etc ........................................... 26

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 ..................................... 28

Searching for the starting point .............................................................. 30

Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording

(END SEARCH) .................................................................................. 30

Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH) ........................................................... 30

Reviewingthemostrecentlyrecordedscenes(Recreview).......................31

PlayingthepictureonaTV....................................................................32

Using the menu items ........................................................... 34

Operation button items ........................................................................... 36

Menu items ............................................................................................. 41

[] MANUAL SET menu ...................................................................... 42

PROGRAM AE/P EFFECT, etc.

[] CAMERA SET menu ...................................................................... 43

D ZOOM/WIDE SEL/STEADYSHOT, etc.

VCR SET menu .............................................................................. 4,5

AUDIO MIX

[] LCDNF SET menu ......................................................................... 45

LCD B.L./LCD COLOR/VF B.L., etc

[] TAPE SET menu ............................................................................ 46

REC MODE/AUDIO MODE/REMAIN

SETUP MENU menu ...................................................................... 47

CLOCK SET/LANGUAGE, etc.

OTHERS menu .............................................................................. 47

WORLD TIME/BEEP, etc.

Dubbing to VCR/DVD device, etc ........................................................... 48

Recording pictures from a TV or VCR/DVD device, etc ......................... 50

Dubbing sound to a recorded tape ......................................................... 51

Jacks to connect external devices .......................................................... 53

Troubleshooting ...................................................................................... ,54

Warning indicators and messages ......................................................... 61

Continued ._

Using your camcorder abroad ................................................................ 64

Usable cassette tapes ............................................................................ 65

About the "lnfoLITHIUM" battery pack ................................................... 66

About i.LINK ........................................................................................... 67

Maintenance and precautions ................................................................ 68

Specifications ......................................................................................... 71

Index ...................................................................................................... 74

I, _ , _ , ,I I, " " I,|1

Step1: Checkingsupplieditems

Make _,ure that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The nuinber in the parentheses indicates the nu tuber of that item supplied.

AC Adaptor (1) (p. 12)

Power cord (1) (p. 12)

AN connecting cable (1) (p. 32, 48)

Lens cap (1) (p. 15, 24)

• To attach the lens cap Aoach lhe lens cap to the melal fillings of the

grip bell, as illustrated below, using the strap.

Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP30 (1)

(p. 12, 66)

Operating Guide (This manual) (1)

Step2: Chargingthebattery pack

You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (P series/H series)

(p. 66) after attaching it to your camcorder.

POWER switch

Power cord

1Align the terminals of the battery

pack and your camcorder O, then attach the battery pack and click it into place Q.

/ Slide the POWER switch in the

direction of the arrow to OFF(CHG) (The default setting).

POWER

3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the

DC IN jack on your camcorder.

With the • mark facing to the LCD screen

4Connect the power cord to the AC

Adaptor and the wall outlet.

CHG (charge) lamp

Tile CHG (charge) l_uaap lighls up and charging sl_lrts.

5 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off

when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from

the DC IN jack.

Disconnect the AC Adaptor lbom the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and tile DC plug.

Touseanoutsidepowersource

You can operate your camcorder using tile power from the wall outlet by making tile same connections as you do when charging the battery pack. The battery pack will not lose its charge in this case.

Toremovethebatterypack

(_) Slide tile POWER switch to

OFF(CHG). Hold down tile • BATT/battery/release lever with one

hand.

(_) Remove the battery in the direction of

the arrow with the other hand.

POWER switch

• BATT (battery) release lever

Whenstoringthebatterypack

Fully discharge the battery before storing it for an extended period (p. 66).

Chargingtime

Approximate time (rain.) required when

you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack.

NP-FP30 / supplied) 115 NP-FP50 125 m NP-FPTI 17(1 NP-FPg0 22(}

NP-FH50 135 NP-FH70 170

NP-FH 100 390

Recordingtime

Approximate time (min./available when you use a fully charged battery pack.

NP-FP30 95 45 / supplied) 110 55

NP-FP50 135 65

16(1 80

NP-FP71 330 165

395 195

NP-FP90 500 250

58(} 290

NP-FH50 155 75

18(} 90

NP-FHT0 330 165

395 195

NP-FH 100 760 380

89(1 445

• All times measured under tile R_llowing condilions:

Top: Recording with LCD screen. Bottom: Recording with viewfinder while the

LCD panel closed.

* Typical recording time shows the time when

you repeat recording slarl/_,top, turning the power on/oll and zooming.

Continued._ 13

St+p2: ghaNi_ the battery pack (C+_ti_u+d)

Playing time

Approximate time (rain.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack.

NP-FP30

(supplied)

105 135

NP-FP50 150 190 NP-FP71 370 465

NP-Ffx)O 550 705 NP-FH50 17(1 220

NP-FH70 37(1 465 NP-FH100 845 1065

On the battery pack

• Before changing tile barrel T pack, slide tile POWER switch to OFP(CHG).

• The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or the Battel T Inlo (p. 27) will not be correctly displayed under lhe lollowing

conditions.

The battery pack is not altached correcl]y+ Tile battery pack is damaged.

The balte W pack is worn-oul+ (For Batlery lnlo only.)

• The power will not be supplied lrom the battc W as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the

DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the power cord is disconnected lrom lhe wall oulIeL

On the charging/recording/playback time

• Times measured with tile camcorder at 25 op 177 OF). ( lO °C to 30 op 1511OFto 8(_OF) is

recommended.)

• The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your call/corder ill low

temperalurcs.

• Tile recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder+

• Do not sholl-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or ballery terminal wilh any metallic

objects, This may cause a mallunction,

PRECAUTION

• Even if your canlcorder is turned oil, AC power (house current) is still supplied to it while connecled to the wall oul]el via the AC Adaplor.

On the AC Adaptor

• Use tile nearby wall outlet when using tile AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AP Adaptor fi+onltile wall outlet inmlediately il any maltimction occurs while USJllg your catllcorder.

• Do not u_ the AC Adaptor placed in a nan+ow space, such as between a wall and lumiture.

Step3: Turningthepoweronandholdingyour

camcorderfirmly

To recerd er play back, slide tile POWER • Alter you have set the date and time

switch repeatedly to mrn on the respective ([CLOCKSETI, p. 19),tilenext time you

lamp. tUrll on tile pllwer ol yollf Calllcorder, the

When/lsil'ig il for ll'le l]rsl time. lhe currenldate andlime will be displayedon

[CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 19).

POWER switch Lens cap

the LCD screen lot a IEwseconds.

1 Remove the lens cap by pressing

both knobs on the sides of the cap.

ii_iiiiii_!_!¸ , [l[l[l[l@,l,,,

Slide the POWER switch repeatedly in the direction of the

arrow to turn on the respective lamp.

IfIhe POWER swilch is sel to

OFF(CHG), slide it while pressing the

green button.

Lamps that light up CAMERA: To record on alape. PLAY/EDIT: To play or edil pictures.

3 Hold the camcorder correctly.

HI. Ensure a good grip, then fasten

the

To turn off the power

(_) Slide the POWER switch to

OFF(CHG).

(_) Attach the lens cap.

• At tile time of purchase, the power will be set to

turn off autonlatically if you leave your catncorder withoul any operalion altetllpled lor approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power

([A.SHUT OFF], p. 47).

grip

belt.

Step4: Adjustingthe LCDpanelandviewfinder

Open the LCD panel 9(I degrees to the camcorder (@), then rotate it to the best

angle lo record or play (@).

180 degrees

90 degrees camcorder (max.)

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

LCD screen lacing out. This is convenieni during playback operations.

• See [LCD BRT] (p. 39) to a¢{iusi tile brighiness of lhe LCD screen.

90 degrees to the

You can view pictures using tile viewfinder to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the picture seen on the LCD screen is poor.

clear.

• You can adjust the brightness of lhe viewfinder backlight by _leciing _ (ECD/VF SET) - [VF B.L.I (p. 4_,).

• You can adjust lhe [FADERI and the [EXPOSUREI _uing using the viewfinder (p. 37).

Step5: Usingthetouchpanel

You can play back recorded piclures (p. 25), or change the settings (p. 34) using the touch paneh

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 Ihe butlon on Ihe LCD screen.

• If tile buttons on tile touch panel do not work

correctly, adjust lhe LCD screen /CALIBRATION) (p. 70).

• Dots in lines may appear on the LCD screen, bul this is not a n/alfllnclion, These dots arc not

recorded.

You can change tile on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. Select the screen language in [ LANGUAGE] on tile [] (SETUP MENU) (p. 34, 47).

You can easily check the meaning of each indicalor (p. 291 that appears on the LCD

screen, m.

1 Touch [_.

2Touch [DISP GUIDE].

T0 hide the screen indicators

Press DISP/BATT INFO to toggle tile screen indicators (such as time code) on or off.

...... /% (o........

The indicatorsvary depending on Ihe

settings.

Continued._ 17

Step 5: Usi_ the touch pa_N {go_tim_÷_}

3 Touch the area including the

indicator that you want to check.

Tile meanings of the indicators in the area are listed on the screen. If you cannot find tile indicator you want to

check, touch [PAGE ,_]/[PAGE T] to toggle.

When you touch [_ RET. ], the screen returns to the area selecting display.

Tofinishthe operation

Touch IENDI.

Step6: Settingthe dateandtime

Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. If you do not

set the date attd time. the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your

camcorder or change the POWER switch position.

• If you do not useyour camcorder lot about 3 months, tile built-in mchargeuble batle W gets discharged and the d_lleandtime settings may be clearedlrom lhe memoW.In that case, charge the rechargeable ballcWand then set lhe date and time again (p. 71).

3 Select [CLOCK SET] with _/

EiZ], then touch [EXEC].

CLOOK SET

ES_ES_ _l

4 Set [Y] (year) with [ZZ]/[ZZ],

then touch _.

You can set any year up to the year

2079.

CLOCK SET

¥t MT D_ _t M_

_07 1T00?o

POWER switch

Skip to slep 4 when you set the clock for the first time.

1Touch _ --+ [MENU].

[_ pnoGn_ AE

_-4 p EFFECT _ AUTOSHm

MANUAL SET 7

2 Select _ (SETUP MENU) with

[BZ]/_, then touch [EXEC].

SETUp MENU

_ oE_oMODE

2007D2 _ 1 12:00AMYT MT DI _t M_

5 Set [M] (month), then touch

and repeat for [D] (day), [H] (hour) and [M] (minute).

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

The clock starts.

• The date and time arc not displayed while recording, but they are automatically recorded

on the tape, and can be displayed during playback (see page 39 lor [DATA CODEI

(During Easy Handycam operation, you can sel

only [DATE/TIMEI)).

Step7: Insertinga Cassette

You can use mini DV Mti_,'r cassettes only (p. 65).

• Tile recordable time varies depending on [REC MODEl (p. 46).

1Slide and hold the [- OPEN/

EJECT lever in the direction of the

arrow and open the lid.

[-" OPEN/EJECT lever

Lid

Tile casselle c(mlparlment autematically

comes OUt and opens tip.

/ Insert a cassette with its window

facing outwards, then press

Push the ccnlcr of the back

of Ihe casselte lighlly.

Cassette compartment

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

3 Close the lid.

To eject the cassette

Open tile lid following the stone procedure as described in slep 1 and remove Ihe

cassetle.

T_ecor_w/Playba&

EasyRecording/Playback(EasyHandycam)

With this Easy Handycam operation, most of Remove tile lens cap (p, 15). Ihe camera settings are automatically optimally adjusted, which frees you from detailed _ adjustments. The screen font size increases for easy viewing.

1Slide the POWER switch [] in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn

on the CAMERA lamp.

If the POWER switch [] is set IoOFF(CHG), _

slide it while pressing the green button. 4_/_

2 Press EASY _.

EASY

appears on the screen _].

3 Press REC START/STOP [] to start recording.*

To stop recording, press [] again. ,. ,,

The indicator (_) changes [STBY] to IRE(!]. _ _80min_(_}_

* Movies are recorded in SP (Standard Play) mode on a casselte.

8TART'

STOP

Slide the POWER switch [] in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. Touch the buttons on the screen [] as follows.

If the POWER s_itch is _ Touch _, then touch _ to set to OFF(CHG), slide il

while pressing the green

start playback,

O Slop

0 Play/P rose Ioggles as you touch il

Rewind/Fasl forward

• To cancel EasyHaudycam operation

Press EASY [] again. _ disappears from the screen [].

• Adjustable menu settings during Easy Haudycamoperation

Touch _ and [MENU] to display adjustable n/entl settings. See page 34 lklr details (111

setting.

• Almost all the settings return to the delaull setting automatically (p. 41 ).

• Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you want to add any effects or settings to the images. Ahnost all the settings arc returned tO the previous situalion,

• Unavailable buttonsduring Easy Haudycam

During Easy H:md>cmn operation, the BACK LIGHT button (p. 26) is unav:lihJble. [Invalid

during Easy Handycam operation.] appears if operations not available during Easy Handycam are attempted.

Recording

Lens cap

Relnove the lens cap by pressing both knob_; on Ihe sides of Ihe cap

POWER switch

REC START/

STOP

1Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on

the CAMERA lamp.

If the POWER switch is solto OFF(CHGL slide it while pressing the green button.

2 Press REC START/STOP to start recording.

The indicalor (O) changes ISTBYI to IRECI. _

To stop movie recording PressREC START/STOP again.

STA_,'

STOP

Playback

1Slide 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.

O Stop Q Play/Pause toggles as you touch it

• Playback automatically stops if pause is engaged lot more than 3minutes.

Q Rewind/Fast forward

To adjustthe volume

Touch _ --+ [PAGEI] --+ [VOL],then [_7/[_7 to at{justtilevolume.

Tosearchfora sceneduringplayback

Touch :rod hold _/E_ during playback (Picture Search), or [_/_ v,hile fast forwarding or rewinding the tape (Skip Scan).

• You can play back in various modes ([V SPD PLAY], 17.40).

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Functionsusedfor recording/playback,etc.

[] Wider range of view: (Wide angle)

Close view: (Telephoto)

• Tile nlininmnl possible distance between camcorder and subject while lnaintaining shmp Rlcus is about 1cnl (about 13/32 in.) lor wide angle and about go cnl (about 2 5/8 leel) lklr teleplloto.

• You can _t [D ZOOMI (p. 43) if you warn to ZOOlnto a level greater than 20 ×.

• Be sure to keep your linger on lhe power zoonl lever. If you move your finger oil tile power ZOOll]lever, tile operation sound of die power ZOOli]lever may also be recorded.

• [STEADYSHOTI may nol reduce inlage blurring as desired when the power zoom lever is set to the T (Telephoto) side.

Torecordin dark places(NightShot

plus) ................................... []

Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch [] to ON. (1_ and ["NIGHTSHOT PLUS"]

appear.)

• The NightShot plus function uses inlrared light. Tllemlom, do not cover the inliamd port

wilh your fingers or olher objecls, Remove tile converskm lens (optional) if il is attached.

• Adjust tile klcus manually ([FOCUSI, p. 36) when it is hard to locus automalically.

• Do not use these functions in bright places. This nlay cause a [na]l/lnclion.

Touse zoom.......................... []

]Move the power zoom lever [] slightly for a slower zoom. Move it fltrther lklr a faster

ZOOII].

Toadjust the exposure for backlit

subjects (BACKLIGHT).............. []

To adjust the exposurefor backlit subjects. press BACK LIGHT [] todisplay I_. To cancel the back light function, press BACK LIGHT again.

To adjustthe focusforan offcenter

subject(SPOTFOCUS)............. []

See [SPOT FOCUS] on page 36.

To fix the exposureforthe selected

subject(Flexiblespotmeter)...... []

See [SPOT METER] on page 36.

Torecordin mirrormode.......... []

Open tile LCD pmlel [] 90 degrees to the camcorder/@), then rotate it 180 degrees

to the lens side (@).

• A mirror-inmge ol the subject appears (m the

LCD screen, but the picture will be normal wtlen recorded.

Touseatripod....................... []

Albach the Iripod (optional: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)) le the tripod receplacle [] using a tripod

screw.

To usea Shoulder Belt ............. []

Attach the Shoulder Belt (o;:)lion:d) lo ilk designaled hook [_.

To play backthe imageswith added

special effects(Pictureeffect) .... []

See [P EFFECT] onpage 42.

To checkthe remaining battery

(BatteryInfo)......................... []

Set the POWER s_ itch to OFF(CHG), then press DISP/BATT INFO [_. 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.)

_R:_LCD_CFtEEN: 86 rain

Recording capacity (approx.)

Toturnoff the operationconfirmation

beep(BEEP).......................... []

See [BEEP] on page 47.

To initialize the settings

(RESET) ................................ []

Press RESET [] tu initi:dize all the settings, including the setting of the date

and time.

Other partnamesand functions

[] Internal stereo microphone [] Speaker

Playback sound comes out from the speaker.

• For how to adjust tile volume, see page 25,

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