Sony DCR-HC62 Owner’s Manual

Digital Video Camera Recorder

Operating Guide

DCR-HC62

Getting Started

Using the Menu

Dubbing/Editing

Using a Computer a

Troubleshooting

Additional Information

Quick Reference

Spanish Quick Guide/

Gufa rapida en espaSol

Mini [IL'f vi_eol_igit_l _ _ lilfoLITHIUM

C_ssete s_lEs

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

moisture. Do not expose the batteries to

excessive heat such as sunshine,

fire or the like.

CAUTIONTO_UO_ THERISKOF__¢TalC S_IOOK

r_O_OTREMOWCOVE_(On_A¢_).

_OUSER-SE_VtCEABLEPA_TSt_StOE.

REFERSERWCIN_m OUAUFIEDSERVICEPERSOnNEl-

the user to tile presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's

This symbol is intended to alert ellClllsLlle thal lllay be of

sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric

shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert tile user lo lhe presence ol important operating and maintenance (servicing)

instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

For yottr protection, please read these safety instructions completely bel\_re operating the appliance, attd keep this manual for

future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions

and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating inslructions attd

adhere to them.

PowerSources

This sel should be operatcd only from tile lype of power source indicated on the marking label. If you armnot sure of lhe type of electrical power supplied to your home, consuh your dealer or local power company. For lhose sets designed 1o operate liom battel 3, power, or other sourc:cs, rel_:r to tile operating instructions,

Polarization

This set may be equipped with a polarized ac power cord phlg (a phlg having one blade wider than tile other),

This plug will fil into the power out]el only one way. This is a salcly lbalure. If you are unable to insert tile phlg lully into the outlel, try reversing lhe plug. It the plug should still l_til to fit, colltact your electrician to have a suitable oullet installed. Do not del_at the salbty purpo_ ol the polarized phlg by forcing it in.

Overloading

Do not overload wall otltlets, extension Colds Ol

convenience receplacles beyond lheir capacity, since tiffs can resuh in life or eleclric shock.

ObjectandLiquidEntry

Never push objects ol any kind inlo the set lhrougl/openings as they may touch dangerous vohage points or short otlt parts that could resuh in a fire or electric shock. Never spill ]k]uid ol ally

kind on the set.

Attachments

Do not rise attachlnents llOt leCOl/ll/lellded by the l]lantll!acturer, as they may cause hazalds,

Cleaning

Unplug tile set lroln the wall omlet belore cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. U_ a cloth lightly dampened with water lbr cleaning the exterior ol tile set.

Water and Moisture

Do not use power-line opcraled _ls near \rater lbr example, near a bathlub, washbowl, kitchen sink. or laundry tub. in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool. etc.

Power-CordProtection

Route tile power cord sothai it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to tile plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord exits lioln the appliance.

Accessories

Do not place tile set on an unstable cart. stand. tripod, bracket, or table. Tile set may lall, causing serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious damage to tile set. Use only a carl. stand, tripod. bracket, or table recommended by the

illanulucturcr.

Ventilation

Tile slots and openings in tile cabinet arc provided lbr necessary velltilation. To ensure reliable operalion of tile set, and lo protect il fl'oln overheating, flmse slots and openings must never

be blocked or covered.

Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth

or olhcr inalerials,

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

surlace. Never place the set in a confined space, such as

a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper vcntilatkm is provided.

Do not place tile set near or over a radiator or heal register, or whm'c it is exposed to direct sunlight.

Lightning

For added protection lor this set during _Llightning storm, or when it is lell unattcnded and unused lor

long periods of time. unplug it from tile wall outlet and disconnect tile antenna or cable systeln.

This will prevent damage to file set due to lighming and power-line surges.

DamageRequiringService

Unplug tile set |roln tile wall outlet and relcr servicing to qualified service personnel under tile lbllowing conditions:

When the power cord or plug is damaged or fi'ayed.

If liquid llas been spilled or objects bye l_dlen into tile set.

If tile set has been exposed to rain or water.

If tile _t has been subject to cxccssive shock by being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged.

If file sel does not operate normally when lollowing tile operating inslructions. Adjust only fllose controls that arc specified in lhe operating instruclions, hnproper adjustment of othm controls may rcsu]l in damage and will often require exlensive work by a qualified techniciml to restore tile set to normal operation.

When lhe sel exhibits a dislinct cllange in per%rmance this indicz,les a need %r service.

Servicing

Do not ilttenlpt to service tile set yourself us opening or rcnlovhlg covers may expose you IO

dangerous voltage or other lla/ilrds. Rel_:r all selMcing to qualified service personnel.

Replacementparts

Wllen replacement parts m'e required, be sure tile service technician has used rcpl_Lcelnent pmts specified by tile nlmmlacmrcr that have tile same characteristics _Lstile original pro'Is.

Unauthorized substimtkms may rcsu]l in fire, electric shock, or other hazaMs.

SafetyCheck

Upon con_pletion of rely ser_ ice or repairs to tile set. ask tile selvice techniciml to l_erlolm routine safi:ty checks (as specified by tile manuh,cturcr) to detcmline that file set is ill sale operating

condilkm.

Readthis first

Be%re 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

Lifllium-lon baueries are rccyclable. You can help pre_rve our _IF-_/'D_

ellvirolllilen[ by, relllrning your used rechargeable batteries to tile colleclion and recycling localkm

lleares[ you.

For more inR_rmatkm regarding recycling of rechargeable balteries, call loll lre_ 1-

800-822- 8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking

Lilhiun>lon balteries.

Batterypack

This device complies with Part 15 ol tile FCC Rules. Operalion is subjecl to the lbllowing lwo

conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmflfl

interlcrcnce, and (2) this device must accept any intcrlcrence received, including interlcrcnce thai

may cause undesired operation.

Owner'sRecord

Tile model and serial numbers me located on the

botlonl. Record tile serial nunlbcr ill tile space provkled below. Relcr to these nunlbers whene_ er you call your Sony dealer regarding lifts producl.

Model No. DCR-HC62 Serial No. Model No. AC- Serial No.

If you have any questions about this

product, you may call:

Sony Customer htformation Center 1-800-

222-SONY (7669).

The number below is for the FCC related

matters only.

RegulatoryInformation

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model No.: DCR-HC62 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo. San Diego. CA

92127 U.S.A. Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC

Rules. Operation is sul_iecl to the lollowing lwo

conditions: (1) This dcvice nlay not cause harmflfl

interlcrcnce, and (2) this device must accept any interlcrcnce received, including intmlcrcnce thai may cau_ undesired operation.

Notes

DCR-HC62 is to be u_d with AC Adaptor Model

AC-L2b_I/L2I}0B.

CAUTION

You arc caulioned l]lat ally changes or

modificg_tions not expressly approved in this

nlanual could void your aulhorily 1<1operale this

equipnlenL

Note

This equipmcnt has been tested and tk)und to

comply with file limits lor a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of file FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmflfl interlcrence ill a

residential installation. This equipment generates,

uses, and can radiate radio flcquency enelgy and.

if not instzdled and used in accordance with tile

instructions, may cause hzJrmful interli:rence to

radio conni] ilnicalion s.

However, lllel_ is 110 g/laranlee thai interlclvnce

will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cruise harnflhl interlcrcnce m

radio or mlevision reception, which can be determined by turning tile equipmenl oil and on,

tile user is encouraged to tl 3' 10correct tile interlcrence by one or more of lhe lollowing

measures:

Rcorienl or relocate file receiving amenna. lncrcase file separation between the equipnlenl

and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuil dill;xrcnt b'onl lhat to which the receiver is connected.

Consuh the dealer or all experienced radio/TV

technician lor help. Tile supplied interlace cable musl be used with the equipnlent ill ordcr to conlply with tile limits lbr a

digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

For the State of California, USA only

Pcrchloratc Malerial - special handling may apply, See

www.dtsc.ca,_ov/hazardouswastc/perchlorate Pcrchlorate Matcrial: Lithium battery contains

perchlorate,

Yourcamcorderissuppliedwithtwo kindsofmanuals

"Operating Guide" (This manual)

"First Step Guide" for connecting the

camcorder to a computer attd using the

supplied software (stured un the supplied

CD-ROM)

Type of cassette you can use in your camcorder

You can use mini DV cassettes marked with u_I_'. Your camcorder is not

compatible with the Cassette Memo U function (p. 79).

Types of "Memory Stick" you can use

in your camcorder

You can use "Memury Stick" that have the logo shown below (p. 80).

MEMORYSTIEKrluo("Memury Stick Duo") MEM0r_Y5TIEKPRO nu0 ("Memury Stick

PRO Duu")

MEM0nvgrlcKPR0-Ha Duo("Memory Stick

PRO-HG Duo"/

"Memory Stick Duo" (This size can be used with your

camcorder,)

"Memory Stick" (You cannot use with your camcorder.)

• You catmot use arty type of memory card

except "Memory Stick Due."

• "Memory Stick PRO Due" can be used only with "Memo U Stick PRO"

compatible equipment.

• Du nut attach a label or the like on a "Memory Stick Duo" or a Memory Stick

Duu adaptur.

When usinga "Memory Stick Duo" with "Memory Stick" compatible

equipment

Besure tuinsert the "Memory Stick Duo"

into the Memory Stick Due Adaptor.

MemoryStickDuoAdaptor

Continued._ 5

Readthis fl_st (Co_ti_e_/

Using the camcorder

• Do not hold the camcorder by the lkfllewing parts.

Viewfinder Battery pack

LCD panel

• The camcerder is not dustpreef, drippreef or waterproof.

See "On use and care"/p. 83).

• When connecting your camcorder tu another device with communication

cables, be sure to insert the connector plug in the correct way. Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will damage the terminal and may result in a malfimction uf your camcorder.

About menu items, LCD panel,

viewlinder,and lens

• A menu item that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions.

• The LCD screen and the viewfiuder are manufactured using extremely high-

precision technology, so over 99.9991 of the pixels are operational fur effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points aud/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in colur) that appear constantly un the LCD screen and the viewfiuder. These points are normal results of the manufacturing prucess and du not affect the recording in any way.

point

_White, red, blue

or green point

• Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to direct sunlight lk_rlong periods of time may cause m:dfunctions.

• Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malflmction.

Take pictures of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at dusk.

About changing the language setting

• The on-screen disph,ys in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures. Change the screen language befl_re using your camcorder if necessary (p. 16).

Onrecording

• Before starting to record, test the recording fuuction to make sure the picture and sound are recorded without any problems.

• Compensation for the coutents 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 systmns differ depending on the country/region. To view your recordings on a TV. you need a NTSC system-based

TV.

• Television programs, fihns, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.

Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws.

Aboutthis 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.

• Design and specifications of recording media and accessories are subject to change without notice.

AbouttheCarlZeisslens

• 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= Modulation Transfer Function The number value indicates the amount of

light from a suhject coming into the lens.

Tableof Contents

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ......... 2

Read this first .................................. 4

Notes on use ................................. 5

Step 1: Checking supplied items

.....................................................11

Step 2: Charging the battery pack

..................................................... 12

Step 3: Turning the power on and

setting the date and time ............ 15

Changing the language setting ... 16

Step 4: Making setting adjustments

before recording .......................... 17

Step 5: Inserting a tape or a "Memory

Stick Duo" ................................... 18

Easy Recording/Playback

(Easy Handycam) ....................... 20

Recording ..................................... 22

Zooming ...................................... 24

Recording in dark places

(NightShot plus) ........................ 24

Adjusting the exposure for backlit

subjects .................................... 25

Recording in mirror mode ........... 25

Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or

4:3) of the recording picture ..... 25

Playback ....................................... 26

Using PB zoom ........................... 28

Using the guide functions

(USAGE GUIDE) ........................ 28

Searching for the starting point ..... 29

Searching for the last scene of the

most recent recording

(END SEARCH) ........................ 29

Searching manually

(EDIT SEARCH) ........................ 30

Reviewing the most recently

recorded scenes

(Rec review) .............................. 30

Searching quickly for a desired

scene (Zero set memory) ......... 30

Searching for a scene by date of

recording (Date search) ........... 31

Playing the picture on a TV ........... 32

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

Menu items ................................... 35

_) CAMERA SET menu ............... 37

Settings to adjust your camcorder to

the recording conditions

MEMORY SET menu ............. 42

Settings for the "Memory Stick Duo"

PICT.APPLI. menu ................ 44

Special effects on pictures or

additional functions on recording/ playback

_;@ EDIT/PLAY menu .................. 48

Settings for editing or playing back in

various modes

_ STANDARD SET menu ......... 50

Settings while recording on a tape or

other basic settings

,_@ TIME/LANGU. menu .............. 53

Customizing Personal Menu ......... 54

Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD

recorders ..................................... 56

Recording pictures from a VCR, etc.

..................................................... 58

Dubbing pictures from a tape to a

"Memory Stick Duo" .................... 60

Deleting recorded pictures from the

"Memory Stick Duo" .................... 60

Marking images on the "Memory Stick

Duo" with specific information

(Print mark/Image protection) ..... 61

Continued._ 9

Tab[s sf Csstests (Csstisssd}

Printing recorded images

(PictBridge compliant printer) ..... 62

What you can do with Windows

computer .................................... 64

Installing the "First Step Guide" and

software ...................................... 65

Viewing "First Step Guide" . .......... 67

Using a Macintosh computer ........ 67

Troubleshooting ........................... 68

Warning indicators and messages

.................................................... 75

Using your camcorder abroad ...... 78

Maintenance and precautions ...... 79

Usable cassette tapes ................ 79

About the "Memory Stick" ........... 80

About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery

pack .......................................... 81

About i.LINK ................................ 82

On using your camcorder ........... 83

Specifications ............................... 87

Identifying parts and controls ....... 90

Indicators displayed during recording/

playback ..................................... 94

Index ............................................ 97

Step1: Checkingsupplieditems

Make sure that you bave following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied.

AC Adaptor (1) (p. 12)

Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 12)

Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 93)

A butlon-lype lithium battery is already installed.

A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 32, 56)

Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1)

(p. 12, 81)

CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 64)

Operating Guide (This manual) (1)

USB cable (1) (p. 62)

Step2: Chargingthebattery pack

Battery pack

DC IN jack

To the wall outlet (wall socket) AC Adaptor

Power cord (Mains lead)

You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) (p. 81) after

attaching it to your camcorder.

O Notes

• You cannot attach any +'lntoL]TH[UM" battmy

pack oth_f th;tll the H _l'it3S 10 youf CftI/]CoI'dCI',

1 Align 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).

With the • mark on the DC plug facing down, connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your

camcorder.

plug

POWER switch

4Connect the power cord (mains

lead) to the AC Adaptor and the

wall outlet (wall socket).

The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when tile battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack.

O Notes

• Disconnect the AC Adaptor h'onl the DC IN

jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug.

Touseanoutsidepowersource

You can operate your camcorder using tile power lrom the wall outlet (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 checkthe remaining battery (Battery Info)

Set tile POWER switch toOFF/CHG), then press DISP/BATT INFO.

To remove the battery pack

(_) Turn off the power, fllen press PUSH. @ Remove the baltery pack in Ihe direclion

of Ihe arrow.

POWER switch

When storing the battery pack

Fully discharge the battery before storing it for an extended period (p. 82).

DISP/BATT INFO button

After a while, the approximate recordable time and battery, information appear lk_r about 7 seconds. You can view the baltery information for up to 20 seconds by pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while tile information is displayed.

Remaining battery (approx.)

[

i__

..... 1

Recording capacity (approx.)

You can check the remaining battery charge on the LCD screen.

,_ Sufficienl power remaining ,{ ] Baltery low, recording/

4_ Replace Ihe batlery v,,ith a

playback will slop soon.

fully charged ()tie, or charge the battery.

Continued._ 13

Step 2: gha(g)e) the battery pack(geetieee_}

Chargingtime

Approximate tithe (rain.) required when you !'lilly charge a IMly discharged battery pack.

NP-FH70 31)0 370 NP-FH 100 695 845

NP-FH40 (supplied) 125 NP-FHS0 135

NP-FH70 170 NP-FH 100 390

Re¢0rdingtime

Approxinmte time (rain.) :w:dh_ble when you use a ftflly charged battery pack.

NP-FH4/) 100 50 (supplied) I10 55 NP-FH50 I 15 55

NP-FH70 245 120

NP-FH I00 565 280

* Typical rccording time shows the time when

you repeal recording start/slop, turning lhe power on/ol] and zoonlillg,

0 Notes

• All limes measured under tile lollowing conditions:

Top: Recording with LCD screen. Bottom: Recording with viewfindcr while tile LCD panel dosed,

130 65

280 140

635 315

Playingtime

Approximate time (rain.) avaihff_le when you use a ftflly charged battery pack.

NP-FH40 (supplied)

NP-FH50 140 170

120 150

On the battery pack

• Belore changing tile baltery pack, slide tile POWER switch to OFF (CHG/.

• The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or the Battcry lnIo (p. 13) will not be convctly displayed under the lollowing

condilkms.

The balicl3 _ pack is nol altached corrcctly.

Tile barrel 3, pack is damaged. The baltery pack is worn-oul (R)r Battery Inh) only),

• Tile power will not be supplied h'onl the battely as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the power cord (mains lead) is disconnected hx)m tile wall outlet (wall socket).

On the charging/recording/playback time

• Times nleasurcd wilh the camcoMer al 25°C (77°F). (10%" - 30%" (50°F - 86°F) is

reconmlended. )

• Tile recording and playback time will be shorter

when you use your camcorder ill low

lemperatures.

• The recording and playback time will be shorter depending on file condilions under which you

IISe yollr canlcorder.

On the AC Adaptor

• Use tile nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using tile AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor h'om the wall outlet (wall socket)

inmledialely if any malfunclkm occup, while using your canlcorder.

• Do not use tile AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and fllrnimrc.

• Do not sh<m-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic

ohjects. This may cause a mallhnction,

• Even if your canlcorder is turned ofl_ AC power (house current) is still supplied 1oil while

connected 1o lhe wall outlel (wall sockel) via lhe AC Adaptor.

Step3: Turningthepoweronandsettingthe date andtime

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 tittle you turn on your camcorder or change the POWER switch position.

3 Move to [M] (month) with 1_7,

then set with 1_7/1_7.

4 Move to [D] (day) with EiiE], then

set with 1_7/[_ and repeat for the hour and minute.

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

Touch the button on the LCD screen.

POWER switch

/ While pressing the green button,

slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to turn on

the respective lamp.

CAMERA-TAPE: To record on a tape. CAMERA-MEMORY: To record on a

"Memory Stick Duo." PLAY/EDIT: To play or edit pictures.

Tile [CLOCK SET] screen appears.

2:00AM

2 Set [Y] (year) with FzI/FTI.

You can selany year up to the year

2079.

_D Make sure the date and time

settings are correct, then touch

I_<1.

The clock starls.

To turn off the power

Slide lhe POWER switch to OFF (CHG).

To resetthe dateand time

You can set tile desired dale and time by touching INggff01--+ [_]/l_] --+ [CLOCK SET] (p. 34).

(J Notes

• If you do not use your c_,mcorder lor about 3

months, fl_ebulb-in recharge'able b.uery gets

discharged and the date and lime settings may be cleared fl'om lhe memoly. In that case,

charge the rcchargeable battery and then set the

date and lime again (p. 86).

• At the time of purchase, the power is set to turn ol1 aulomaticully if you leave your camcorder

without any operation atlempled tot

approximately 5 minutes, 1o save batlery power

([A.SHUT OFF], p. 52).

"_° Tips

• Tile date andtime arc not displaycd while

recording, bul they are automatically recorded

on the tape, andcan be displayed during

playback (see page 51 lbr [DATA ('ODE]

(During Easy Hmldycam operation, you can set

only [DATE/TIMEI)).

Continued._ 15

S_÷p3: Tu_i_gthspows_o_ a_ s÷t_i_g_hs_atea_ time(go_im_÷_l

• If tile bullons on the touch panel do not work correctly, adjust the touch panel

(CALIBRATION) (p. 85).

You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language.

Touch Ig:ggg01-+ [MENU] -+

(J_ (TIME/LANGU.)--_ [LANGUAGE],

then select the desired language.

Step4: Makingsettingadjustmentsbefore recording

Slide tile LENS COVER switch to OPEN.

Afler recording, set the LENS COVER switch tu CLOSE, to cluse the lens cu',er.

Open tile LCD panel 90 degrees to tile camcorder/O), then rotate it to the best

angle Io record ur play/Q/.

DISP/BATT INFO

180 degrees (max.)

@ 90 degrees to

90 degrees the camcorder (max.)

0 Notes

• Do not press the buttons below the LCD hame accidenlally when you open or adjust lhe LCD panel.

"_° Tips

• If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD sclven ti_cing out. This is convenient during playback operalions.

• See [LCD/VF SET] - [LCD BRIGHT]/P- 51 )to m[iusl lhe brighlness of lhe LCD screcn.

• Press DISP/BATT INFO to toggle the screen indicators (such as Baucry Into) on or oil

Viewfinder lens adjustment lever

Move it until the picture is clear.

"_° Tips

• You can adjust the brightness of the viewtindcr backlight by selecting [LCD/VF SET] - [VF B.LIGHT] (p. 51).

Fasten the grip bell and hokl your camcorder correctly.

Step5: Insertinga tape ora "Memory Stick DUO"

O Notes

• Do not force the cassette

You can use mini DV M_i_* cassettes only /p. 79).

compartment closed by pressing the portion marked _ while it is sliding in. It may cause a

malfunction.

1Slide and hold the [- OPEN/

EJECT lever in the direction of the

arrow and open the lid.

['- OPEN/EJECT lever

Lid

The cassettecenlparln/ent autenmtically

COllieS out and opens tip.

/ Insert a cassette with its window

facing outwards, then press _dg_'.

Push the center of file back of the cassette lightly.

Window

3 Close the lid.

To eject the cassette

Open tile lid following tile same procedure as described in step 1 and remove tile

cassette.

"_"Tips

• The rccordable time _aries depending on [[_'l REC MODEl (p. 50).

You can use "Memory Stick" that have the logo shown below (p. 80).

MEmOm'5]'ICKgun ("Memory Stick Duo") M_Mor_Y5TICKPRDDun ("Memory Stick

PRO Duo") MEmoRYSTI[gPR[j-HGBI}o("Memory Stick

PRO-HG Duo")

1 Open the LCD panel.

Cassette compartment

The cassette compartment automatically slides back in.

2 Insert the "Memory Stick Duo"

into the Memory Stick Duo slot in

the right direction until it clicks.

Access lamp

With the • mark facing to the LCD screen

To eject a "Memory Stick Duo"

Lightly gush in once and slide out the "Memory Stick Due" alengside the camcorder body.

0 Notes

• When tile _ccess lamp is lit or/l_shing, your

camcorder is rcading/writing data. Do not shake or knock your catncorder, turn tile power off, ,<iect the 'Memoly Stick Duo," or renlove file baltcry pack. Olherwise, image data may be damaged.

• If you lorce tile "Memory Slick Duo" into tile

s]ol in the wrong diwction, the 'Memol T Slick Duo," the Memory Stick Duo slot, or image dala may be damaged.

• Do nol rcmove the "Memory Stick Duo"

lfircibly with the fingers as it may be damaged.

• When inserting or cjecting the 'Menlory Slick

Duo," be carcfifl dlat the "Memory Stick Duo" does not pop out and drop.

"_° Tips

• The number of recor&,ble pictures _ mies depcnding on the image quality or the image

size. For details, see page 42.

Recording/Playba&

EasyRecording/Playback(EasyHandycam)

With this Easy Handycatn operation, most of the camera settings are autonmtically optinmlly at[iusted, which frees you from detailed a@lstments. The screen font size increases for easy viewing.

Open the lens cover (p. 17). I [_

II the POWER switch is sel

while pressing lhe green

....... ,b.......

Slide the POWER ,_" s switch [] to turn on I_'ME_0_-'_

the CAMERA-TAPE "_ lamp.

,fOo, TAPE

2 Press EASY _.

_ EASY SCl'een L_.

Press REC START/STOP [] (or

[_) to start recording.*

To stop recording, press RE(? START/ STOP again.

* Movies are recorded in SP (Slandard Play) mode on a cassette.

** Still inlages are recorded in [PINE]qualily on a "Memory Slick Duo."

[_ _pears on the

START,

STOP

The indicator changes from [STBY] to [REC].

/ Slidethe POWER

switch [] to turn on _ _ %_>_: the CAMERA-

MEMORY lamp,

C_ TApE---_

2 Press EASY [_.

_pears on Ihe

screen L_.

3 Press PHOTO [] to record.**

Q O

Press and hold lightly Press lillly to record. to adjust the focus.

Flashing ---+Lit

Slide the POWER switch [] to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. Touch the buttons on the screen [] as follows.

Movies

Touch _, then touch

to start playback.

Still images

Touch _ --* _/

r_7 to select a picture.

O GUIDE (p. 28) {_ Rewind/Fast forward

Stop Play/Pause toggles

_ GUIDE (p. 28) _ Tape playback

_ Previous/Next

Delete (p. 60)

• To cancel EasyHandycam operation

Press EASY [] again. _ disappears fron/tile screen.

• Adjustable menu settings during Easy Handycamoperation

TouchIMENUIto display ac[iustable menu settings. See page 34 for details on settings.

• Allnosl all the sellings relurn to theirdel_mltsautomz_fically(p.35).

• ]P2MEff0]is nol displayed during Easy Handycam operation.

• Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you want to add anyellccts or settings to the images.

• Unavailable buttonsduring Easy Handycam

During Easy Handycam operation, tile l'ollowillg buttons are unav:dh_ble. [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation.] may appear if operations not available during Easy Handycam are attempted.

• [] (back ligllt) button (p. 25)

• WIDE SELECT button (in the CAMERA-MEMORY mode) (p, 25)

• PHOTObutton (in the CAMERA-TAPE mode) (p. 22)

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Recording

Open the lens cover (i 5. 17).

-- PHOTO

POWER switch

REC START/ STOP []

Movies are recorded on a lape.

Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the CAMERA-TAPE lamp.

Press REC START/STOP [] (or [_).

REC

START/

STOP

-_ 0:00:00 _ 60rain

60mln 60mln_J 60m_nI_

[STBY] [REel

To slop recording, press RE(7START/STOP [] (or[_]) again.

O Notes

• YOU C_l]l]Ol r_cord ii]ovics Ol]lO _t 't=g[el/lOly Stick [)LIO _ usil]_ your C;tll]cordcl',

"_" Tips

• While recording ramies on a tape, or while in slandby mode, you c_,nrecord a still image on a 'Mcmory Slick Duo" by pressing PHOTO lhlly. Slill images will be fixed to image size [O.2MI in 16:9 screen or [VGA (0.3M)I in 4:3 screen (i5.42).

Still images are recorded on Ilae "Memory Stick Duo."

Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly

to turn on the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp.

Press and hold PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it

fully.

Flashing *Lights up

A shutter sound is heard. When |||| disappears, the image has been recorded.

To checkthe latestrecordingon a "Memory Stick Duo"

Touch _. To delete the picture, touch UN7_ [YES].

"_" Tips

• See page 42 tbr details on the image quality, the image size or the number of rccordable pictures.

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Recordi_# (Co_ti_ed)

You can magnify images up to 25 limes lhe original size with the power zoom lever or

Ihe zoom btltlolls below the LCD frame.

"_° Tips

• You can _t {DIGITAL ZOOMI/p, 41) ilyou

want to ZOOll't to 0. level greater than 25 ×.

Wider range of view:

Close view: (Telephoto)

Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Move it furlher for a fasler

ZOOII].

0 Notes

• [STEADYSHOT] nlay not reduce image

blurring as desired when the power zoom lever is set to the T (Telephoto) side.

• Be sure to ke_p your finger on tile power ZOOll] lever. If you move your finger oH the power )'_m lcvm-, the, ol_,:rat ion _*mnd of the power zoonl lever nlay also be recorded.

• You cannot change tile zoom speed with lhe zoom bretons below lhe LCD lrame.

• !he minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp

locus is about I cm (about 13132 in.) lot wide angle and about 80 cnl (about 2 518 lcet) lbr

lclepholo.

Infrared port

Set Ihe NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON. ({_ and ["NIGHTSHOT PLUS"]

appears.)

0 Notes

• Tbc NightSbot plus u_d Super NightShot plus

functions use infrared ligtlt. Therefore, do nol cover tile inl_ared port with your fingers or other objecls. Remove lhe conversion lens (oplional)

if it is attached.

• Adjust the R>cus nlanually ([FOCUSI, p. 39) when it is hard KIli)cus automalically.

• Do nol use the NightShol phls and Super NightShol plus flmclions in bright places. Xbis

nlay cause a lna]tllnclion,

"_° Tips

• To record an inlage brigbler, use Super NightShot plus funclion (p. 40). To recoM ml image more l,dlhfully 1o the original colors, use

Color Slow Shutter fimction (p. 40).

WIDE SELECT POWER switch

To adjust tile exposure for backlit suhjects, press [] (back light) to display []. To cancel the backlight tuuction, press []

(back light) again.

Open tile LCD panel 90 degrees to tile camcorder (@), then rotate it 180 degrees

to the lens side (@).

"_° Tips

• A mirror-image ot tile subject appears on the

LCD screen, bill tile image will be normal when recorded.

Selecting the aspect ratio for movies =o

@ Set Ihe POWER switch Io CAMERA-

TAPE. ='

(_) Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to _"

selecl the desired screen aspect ratio. ,_

"_° Tips

• Diflcrcnces between 4:3 and 16:9 image _iews vary depending on lhe zoom posilion when

recording.

• If you play back a picture on TV, sel [TV

TYPE] ti.>r playback ill the w, pect ralio of the TV (p. 33).

• When viewing pictures recorded in 16:9 aspect

ralio with [TV TYPE] set to [4:3], pictures may appeal; rough depending on the subject (p. 33).

Selecting the aspect ratio for still

images

(_) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA-

MEMORY. The aspect ratio of the picture switches

to 4:3.

(_) Press WIDE SELECT to select the

desired screen aspect ratio.

0 Notes

• Still images will be fixed to image size[0.7ivl] (_o.7_a)infile 16:9/wide) mode. Illthe 4:3

mode,you can selecl uI)to [I.0MI (_[_.0M)'

"_° Tips

• For tile n/llllber o1 recoMable I?icturcs, s_ page

42.

Playback

Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.

...... If Ihe POWER swilch is set Io OFF (CHG), slide it

owE_ while pressing the green billion.

J,_5_g_o_O\ rAPE

Touch _, then touch _ to start playback.

Toggles Play or Pause as you touch*

60rain _ b,_ 0:00:00

Stop** Rewind/Fast lorward

* Playback automatically slops if pause is engaged lor nlore than 3 nfinutes. ** Fffg_gY] is displayed instead of _ when a "Memory Stick Duo" with recorded images is inserted and

a tape is not being played.

To adjust the sound volume

Touch Ig_gff0]--* [VOLUME], then F_q/F_q to a_[iust the xolume.

"_"Tips

• Ityou cannot lind IVOLUMEI in Ig2_g0],touch IMENUI (p. 34),

60rain 1_

Tosearchforasceneduringplayback

Touch :rodhold _1[_ during playback (Picture Search), or _1[_] whilefast

forwarding or rewinding the tape (Skip Scan).

"_" Tips

• You elm play back in various modes ([[_TVAR.SPD PB], p. 48).

Touch I_.

The most recenlly recorded image is displayed.

,rain

Swilch Ihe playback -

II/edia*

Prevkms/Next

Go to tile index screen display

* _ is displayed on Itle tape playback screen.

Todisplaypicturesona "Memory StickDuo"ontheindexscreen

Touch [_. Touch one of the pictures to back to II'_esii'J_le display mode.

O Previous/Next 6 pictures O The picture displayed beibre switching to the index screen.

To view pictures in other folders, touch _ -* _ -* [PB FOLDER 1, select a folder with I_]/1_], then touch _ (p. 44).

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?_ayback (g0_ti_e_}

You can magnify tile recorded picture l'ron/ about 1.1 to 5 times tile original size. Magnificatiou can be adjusted with the power zoom lever or tile ZOOlnbuttons

below tile LCD frame.

(_) Play back tile picture you want to

magnify.

(_) Magnil3 the picture with T (Telephoto).

Tile screen is lbamed.

@ Touch tile screen at tile point you want

to display in tile center of tile displayed frame.

(_) A([iust the magnification with W (Wide

angle)IT/Telephoto).

Usingthe guide functions(USAGE GUIDE)

You can easily select tile desired setting screens by using tile guide fuuclious

(USAGE GUIDE/.

Your canlcorder has 3 guide functions as

shown below.

SHOOT GUIDE:

USEFUL

GUIDE:

DISP

GUIDE:

Takes you to the setting screens related to

recording. Takes you to the setting

screens related to the basic operations.

Enables you to check the meaning of each indicator that appears on the LCD screen. See page 96 lbr

details.

1Touch [GUIDE].

To cancel, touch [END].

O Notes

• You cmmotchange the zoom speed with tile zoom buttons below the LCD h'ame.

2 Select the desired item.

e.g., to record night views Touch ]SHOOT GUIDEI --+ [SELECT

SCENE] --+ 1_11_7 to display [To keep the moodof a night view].

Touch [SET].

Tile desired setting screen appears. Attiust the settings according to your

purpose.

Unavailable settings during Easy

Handycam

During Easy H:mdycam operation, some items are unavailable. If an attempted setting is not available, but still desire& touch [SET] to display an on-screen

instruction. Follow the instruction to cancel Easy Handycam operation and then select

the setting.

"_" Tips

• If ISET] is not displayed in step 3, lollow the

insll'UClion on the screcl3,

Searchingforthe startingpoint

[END SEARCH] will not work once you _4iectthe cassette after you have recorded on the tape.

Make sure that the CAMERA-TAPE lamp lights up (p. 22).

Toueh_-_l_37.

Touch here Io cancel Ihe operalion.

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.

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0 Notes

• [END SEARCH] will not work correctly when

there is a blank section between recorded

sections on lhe lape.

"_° Tips

• You can also select lEND SEARCH] hom the

menu. When lhe PLAY/EDIT lamp lighls tip,

select tile [END SEARCHIshorl-ctllill Personal Menu (p. 34).

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$÷arch}_g for the starting point (go_ti_ue_}

You can search for the start point to start the next recording while viewing tile pictures oil the screen. The sound is not played back during the search.

Make sure that the CAMERA-TAPE lamp lights up (p. 22).

1 Touch _.

Make sure that the PLAY/EDIT lamp lights up (p. 26).

2 Touch and hold [_ (to go

backward)/[_ (to go forward) and release it at the point where you want the recording to start.

/ During playback, press ZERO

Tile last 2 seconds (approx.) of tile most recently recorded scene are played back. Then. your camcorder is sel to standby.

II._IREW

PLAY STOP

DISPLAY

ZERO SET MEMORY

SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander at a point you want

to locate later on.

The tape counter is reset to "0:00:00" and +0÷ appears on tile screen.

You can view about 2 seconds of the scene recorded just before you stopped the tape.

Make sure that the CAMERA-TAPE lamp lights up (p. 22).

Touch _ -+ [_.

E_1_ EDIT EZE1_

,o*

If tile tape counter is not displayed,

press DISPLAY.

2 Press STOP when youwant to

stop playback.

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