Sony Handycam DCR-HC62 Operating Manual
SONY;
Digital Video Camera Recorder
3-278-985-11(1)
Getting Started _
Operating Guide
DCR-HC62
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Using a Computer _
Additional Information _
Spanish Quick Guide/ _
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Recording!
Playback
Using the Menu _
Dubbing/Editing _
Troubleshooting _
Quick Reference _
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SERIES
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.
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
For yourprotection, please read these safety
instructions completely before operating
the appliance, and keep this manual for
future reference.
Carefully observe all warnings, precautions
or
and instructions on the appliance,
described in the operating instructions and
adhere to them.
the one
CAUTION:TOREDUCE
DO
NOT
REMOVE
NO
USER·SERVICEABLE
REFER
SERVICINGTOQUALIFIED
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence
uninsulated "dangerous
voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be
sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk
shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence
important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
THE
RISKOFELECTRIC
COVER
PARTS
SERVICE
(OR
BACK).
INSIDE,
PERSONNEL.
of
SHOCK,
of
electric
of
of
Power
This set should be operated only from the type
power source indicated on the marking label.
you are not sureofthe typeofelectrical power
supplied to your home, consult your dealer or
local power company. For those sets designed to
operate from battery power, orothersources, refer
to the operating instructions.
Sources
of
If
Polarization
This set may be equipped with a polarized
power cord plug (a plug having one blade wider
than the other).
This plug will fit into the power outlet only one
way. This is a safety feature.
insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing
the plug.
your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed.
Do not defeat the safety purpose
plug by forcing it in.
If
the plug should still fail to fit, contact
If
you are unable to
of
the polarized
ac
Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or
convenience receptacles beyond their capacity,
since this can result in fire or electric shock.
2
Object
Never push objectsofany kind into the set
through openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short out parts that could result
in
kind on the set.
and
Liquid
a fireorelectric shock. Never spill liquidofany
Entry
Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.
Cleaning
Unplug the set from the wall outlet before
or
cleaning
or
aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened
with water for cleaning the exterior
polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners
of
the set.
long periodsoftime, unplug it from the wall
outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.
This will prevent damage to the set due to
lightning and power-line surges.
Water
Do not use power-line operated sets near
for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen
sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement,
swimming pool, etc.
Power-Cord
Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon
against them, paying particular attention to the
plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord
exits from the appliance.
and
Moisture
Protection
water-
or
near a
or
Accessories
Do
not place the set on an unstable cart, stand,
or
tripod, bracket,
serious injury to a child
damage to the set. Use only a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table recommended by the
manufacturer.
table. The set may fall, causing
or
an adult, and serious
Ventilation
Damage
Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
- When the power cord
frayed.
-
If
liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the set.
-
If
the set has been exposed to rain or water.
-If
the set has been subject to excessive shock by
being dropped, or the cabinet has been
damaged.
-If
the set does not operate normally when
following the operating instructions. Adjust
only those controls that are specified in the
operating instructions. Improper adjustment
other controls may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the set to normal operation.
- When the set exhibits a distinct change in
performance - this indicates a need for service.
Requiring
or
Service
plug is damaged
or
of
Servicing
The slots and openings in the cabinet are provided
for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable
of
operation
overheating, these slots and openings must never
be blocked
- Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth
or
other materials.
- Never block the slots and openings by placing
the set on a bed, sofa, rug,
surface.
- Never place the set in a confined space, such as
a bookcase,
ventilation is provided.
- Do not place the set nearorover a radiator or
heat register,
sunlight.
the set, and to protect it from
or
covered.
or
or
built-in cabinet, unless proper
or
where it is exposed to direct
lightning
For added protection for this set during a lightning
or
storm,
when it is left unattended and unused for
other similar
Do not attempt to service the set yourself as
opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Replacement
When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer that have the same
characteristics as the original parts.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock, or other hazards.
Safety
Upon completionofany service or repairs to the
set, ask the service technician to perform routine
safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer)
to determine that the set is in safe operating
condition.
Check
parts
3
Read
this
first
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.
RECYCLING
Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable.
You can help preserve our
environment by returning your
used rechargeable batteries to the
collection and recycling location
nearest you.
For more information regarding
recycling
800-822- 8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.orgl
Caution: Do not handle damaged
Lithium-Ion batteries.
LITHIUM-ION
of
rechargeable batteries, call toll free
BATIERIES
or
leaking
If
you have any questions about this
product, you may call:
Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-S0NY (7669).
The number below is for the FCC related
matters only.
Regulatory
Information
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: DCR-HC62
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego,
92127 U.S.A.
Telephone number: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part
Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
1-
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
15ofthe FCC
CA
Battery
This device complies with Part15of
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Owner's
The model and serial numbers are located on the
bottom. Record the serial number in the space
provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever
you call your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DCR-HC62
Serial No.
Model No. ACSerial No.
pack
the FCC
Record
Notes
DCR-HC62 is to be used with AC Adaptor Model
AC-L2001L200B.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
Note
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if
not installed and usedinaccordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications.
15ofthe FCC Rules.
4
However, there is no guarantee that interference
If
off
and on,
radiorrV
of
Part15of
with
this
only
two
will not occur in a particular installation.
equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment
the user is encouraged to try to correct the
of
interference by one or more
measures:
- Reorientorrelocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced
technician for help.
The supplied interface cable must be used with the
equipment in order to comply with the limits for a
digital device pursuant to Subpart B
FCC Rules.
For
the
StateofCalifornia,
Perchlorate Material - special handling may
apply, See
www.dtsc.ca.i:0y!bazardouswaste/perchlorate
Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains
perchlorate,
Your
camcorderissupplied
the following
USA
- "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)
Typeofcassette
you
can
useinyour
camcorder
Typesof"Memory
in
your
camcorder
You can use "Memory Stick" that have the
logo shown below (p. 80).
-
MEMORY
-
MEMORY
PRO Duo")
-
MEMDRYSmK
PRO-HG Duo")
"Memory Stick Duo"
(This size can be used with your
camcorder.)
BONY
"Memory Stick"
(You cannot use with your camcorder.)
• You cannot use any typeofmemory card
except "Memory Stick Duo."
• "Memory Stick PRO Duo" canbeused
only with "Memory Stick PRO"
compatible equipment.
• Do not attach a label or the like on a
"Memory Stick Duo" or a Memory Stick
Duo adaptor.
When
with
STICK
Duo
STICK
PRO
PRD-Hli
usinga"Memory
"Memory
Stick"
("Memory Stick Duo")
DUD
Duo
Stick"
you
can
("Memory Stick
("Memory Stick
Stick
Duo"
compatible
use
equipment
Be sure to insert the "Memory Stick Duo"
into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.
You can use mini DV cassettes marked
with
Mini~T.
compatible with the Cassette Memory
function (p. 79).
Your camcorder is not
Memory Stick Duo Adaptor
,
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5
Read
this
first
(Continued)
Using
• Do not hold the camcorder by the
the
camcorder
following parts.
Viewfinder
LCD panel
Battery pack
About
viewfinder,
• A menu item thatisgrayed outisnot
• The LCD screen and the viewfinder are
menu
available under the current recording
playback conditions.
manufactured using extremely highprecision technology, so over 99.99%
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
do not affect the recording in any way.
items,
and
of
the manufacturing process and
LCD
lens
panel,
or
of
• The camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof
or waterproof.
See "On use and care" (p. 83).
• When connecting your camcorder to
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
of
in a malfunction
your camcorder.
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White, red, blue
or green point
• Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder,
or
the lens to direct sunlight for long
of
periods
• Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might
cause your camcorder to malfunction.
Take pictures
conditions, such as at dusk.
About
• The on-screen displays in each local
language are used for illustrating the
operating procedures. Change the screen
language before using your camcorder
necessary (p. 16).
time may cause malfunctions.
of
the sun only in low light
changing
the
Black point
language
setting
if
6
On
recording
• Before starting to record, test the
recording function to make sure the
picture and sound are recorded without
any problems.
• Compensation for the contents
recordings cannot be provided, even if
recording or playback is not possible due
of
to a malfunction
media, etc.
• TV color systems differ depending on the
country/region. To view your recordings
on a TV, you need a NTSC system-based
TV.
• Television programs, films, video tapes,
and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording
may be contrary to the copyright laws.
the camcorder, storage
of
of
such materials
About
• The imagesofthe LCD screen and the
• Design and specifications
About
• Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl
this
manual
viewfinder used in this manual for
illustration purposes are captured using a
digital still camera, and therefore may
appear different.
of
recording
media and accessories are subject to
change without notice.
the
Carl
Zeiss
Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly
by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony
Corporation, and produces superior
It
images.
system for video cameras and offers a
quality typical
MTF= Modulation Transfer Function
The number value indicates the amount
light from a subject coming into the lens.
adopts the MTF measurement
of
lens
a Carl Zeiss lens.
of
7
8
Table
of
Contents
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2
Read this first
Notes on use , 5
Getting
Step1:Checking supplied items
.....................................................
Step 2: Charging the battery pack
.....................................................12
Step3:Turning the power
setting the date and time 15
Changing the language setting."
Step 4: Making setting adjustments
before recording 17
Step5:Inserting a tape or a "Memory
Stick Duo" 18
(@)
Easy Recording/Playback
(Easy Handycam) 20
Recording 22
Zooming 24
Recording
Adjusting the exposure for backlit
Recording
Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or
Playback 26
Using the guide functions
(USAGE GUIDE) 28
Searching for the starting point 29
Searching for the last scene of the
Started
on
and
Recording/Playback
in
dark places
(NightShot plus) , 24
subjects 25
in
mirror mode
4:3) of the recording picture
Using
Searching manually
Reviewing the most recently
PB
zoom 28
most recent recording
(END SEARCH) 29
(EDIT SEARCH) 30
recorded scenes
.4
11
16
25
25
(Rec review) 30
Searching quickly for a desired
scene (Zero set memory) ......... 30
Searching for a scene by date of
recording (Date search) ,
Playing the picture
Using
the
Menu
on
a TV 32
31
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
additional functions
playback
..
EDIT/PLAY menu .48
Settingsfor editing or playing back
various modes
c, STANDARD SET menu 50
Settings while recordingonatape or
other basic settings
e:e
TIME/LANGU. menu 53
Customizing Personal Menu 54
on
pictures or
on
recording/
in
Dubbing/Editing
Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD
recorders 56
Recording pictures from a VCR, etc.
.....................................................
Dubbing pictures from a tape to a
"Memory Stick Duo" 60
Deleting recorded pictures from the
"Memory Stick Duo" 60
Marking imageson the "MemoryStick
Duo" with specific information
(Print mark/Image protection) .....
58
61
Continued"
9
TableofContents
Printing recorded images
(PictBridge compliant printer) ..... 62
(Continued)
UsingaComputer
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
Troubleshooting 68
Warning indicators and messages
....................................................75
Additional
Using your camcorder abroad 78
Maintenance and precautions 79
Usable cassette tapes 79
About the "Memory Stick" 80
About the "lnfoLiTHIUM" battery
pack
About
On
using your camcorder 83
Specifications 87
Quick
Identifying parts and controls ....... 90
Indicators displayed during recording/
playback 94
Index 97
Reference
Information
i.L1NK
81
82
Spanish
rapida
Quick
en
espanol
Guide/Guia
10
100
Getting
Started
Step
Make sure that you have following items
supplied with your camcorder.
The number in the parentheses indicates the
number
AC Adaptor (1) (p. 12)
Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 12)
1:
Checking
of
that item supplied.
supplied
items
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1)
12,81)
(p.
CD-ROM "Handycam Application
Software" (1) (p. 64)
Operating Guide (This manual) (1)
•
Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 93)
A button-type lithium battery is already installed.
AN
connecting cable (1) (p. 32, 56)
USB cable (1) (p. 62)
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11
Step
2:
Charging
the
battery
pack
2
DCINjack
4
To
the wall outlet
(wall socket) I AC Adaptor
You can charge
battery pack
into
ittoyour
the
place
attaching
" Notes
• You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery
pack otherthan the H series to your camcorder.
1 Align
packand
attach the battery pack and
it
the
"lnfoLiTHIUM"
(H
series) (p. 81) after
camcorder.
terminalsofthe
your
camcorder
00.
+~.-
Power cord (Mains lead)
battery
CD,
then
click
POWER switch
4 Connect the power cord (mains
lead)tothe
wall outlet (wall socket).
CHG (charge) lamp
AC Adaptor and
the
2 Slide the POWER switch in the
direction
OFF(CHG) (The default setting).
3 With
facing down, connect the AC
Adaptor
camcorder.
12
the.
of
to
the
arrow
mark
the
DCINjack
on
the
to
DC
plug
on
your
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and
charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp
off
turns
charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor
from the DC IN jack.
" Notes
• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN
jack holding both the camcorder and the DC
plug.
when the battery is fully
To
useanoutside
power
source
You can operate your camcorder using the
power from 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
remove
CD
Tum
the
battery
off
the power, then press PUSH.
pack
® Remove the battery pack in the direction
of
the arrow.
To
check
(Battery
the
remaining
Inlo)
battery
Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then
press DISPIBATT INFO.
•
POWER switch
When
storing
the
battery
pack
Fully discharge the battery before storing it
for an extended period (p. 82).
DISP/BATTINFO button
After a while, the approximate recordable
time and battery information appear for
about 7 seconds. You can view the battery
information for up to 20 seconds by
TT
pressing DISPIBA
INFO again while the
information is displayed.
Remaining battery (approx.)
BATTERY
BATTERY
______
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T'
LCD
SCREEN:
I
VIEWFINDER:
CHARGE
..
&::
....
50-.4
I
INFO
LEVEL
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60
mini
65
mini
100%
I
Recording capacity (approx.)
You can check the remaining battery charge
on the LCD screen.
<DI
~LW
I Battery low, recording!
Sufficient power remaining
playback will stop soon.
~Litirl!;lijll
Replace the battery with a
fully charged one, or charge
the battery.
Continued'"
13
Step2:Charging
the
battery
pack
(Continued)
Charging
time
Approximate time (min.) required when
you fully charge a fully discharged battery
pack.
NP-FH40 (supplied)
NP-FH50
NP-FH70
NP-FHl00
Recording
time
125
135
170
390
Approximate time (min.) available when
you use a fully charged battery pack.
NP-FH40
(supplied)
100
110
50
55
NP-FH70
NP-FH100
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. 13) 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
jackofyour camcorder, even when the
power cord (mains lead) is disconnected from
the wall outlet (wall socket).
300
695
370
845
NP-FH50
NP-FH70 245 120
NP-FHl00
* Typical recording time shows the time when
you repeat recording start/stop, turning the
power on/off and zooming.
"
Notes
• All times measured under the following
conditions:
Top: Recording with LCD screen.
Bottom: Recording with viewfinder while the
LCD panel closed.
Playing
time
115
130 65
280 140
565 280
635 315
55
Approximate time (min.) available when
you use a fully charged battery pack.
NP-FH40
(supplied)
120 150
On the charging/recording/playback time
• Times measured with the camcorder at
(77°F). (10°C - 30°C
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 outlet (wall socket) when
using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC
Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket)
immediately
using your camcorder.
• Do not use the AC Adaptor placed
space, such as between a wall and furniture.
•
Do
not short-circuit the DC plugofthe AC
Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic
objects. This may cause a malfunction.
• Even
if
(house current) is still supplied to it while
connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the
AC Adaptor.
if
your camcorder is turned off, AC power
(SOOP
- 86°F)
any malfunction occurs while
2SOC
is
in
a narrow
NP-FH50 140 170
14
Step
3:
Turning
the
power
on
and
setting
the
date
Set the date and time when using this
camcorder for the first time.Ifyou do not
set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET]
screen appears every time you
camcorder
position.
Touch the button
on the LCD screen.
and
or
time
tum
change the POWER switch
POWER switch
on your
3 Move to [M] (month) with
then set with
4 Move to
set with
hour and minute.
For
For midday, set it to 12:00 PM.
010
midnight, set it to 12:00 AM.
[0]
(day) with
0~.
and repeat for the
G,
G,
5 Make sure the date and time
settings are correct, then touch
lOKI.
The clock starts.
then
•
1 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:
The
[CLOCK SET] screen appears.
CLOCK
.....
2 Set [Y] (year) with
You can set any year up to the year
2079.
SET
~JAN
To
playoredit pictures.
Y M 0
112:DOAM
0/0.
..
To
turn
off
the
power
Slide the POWER switch to
To
reset
You can set the desired date and time by
touching
SET] (p. 34).
" Notes
•Ifyou do not use your camcorder for
months,
discharged and the date and time settings may
be
charge the rechargeable battery and then set the
date and time again (p. 86).
At
•
off
without any operation attempted for
approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power
([A.SHUT OFF], p. 52).
.~.
Tips
• The date and time are not displayed while
recording, but they are automatically recorded
on the tape, and can be displayed during
playback (see page51for [DATA CODE]
(During Easy Handycam operation, you can set
only [DATEffIME])).
the
date
and
Ip-MENUI
the built-in rechargeable battery gets
cleared from the memory. In that case,
the timeofpurchase, the power is set to
automaticallyifyou leave your camcorder
--+ I~III~1--+ [CLOCK
OFF
time
(CHG).
about
3
tum
Continued"
15
Step3:Turning
•Ifthe buttons on the touch panel do not work
correctly, adjust the touch panel
(CALIBRA
You can change the on-screen displays to
show messages in a specified language.
Touch
e:e
then select the desired language.
nON)
Ip·MENUI
(TIMEILANGU.)
--+
the
poweronand
(p.
85).
[MENU]
--+
--+
[LANGUAGE],
setting
the
date
and
time
(Continued)
16
Step
4:
Making
recording
setting
adjustments
before
Slide the LENS COVER switch to OPEN.
After recording, set the LENS COVER
switch to CLOSE, to close the lens cover.
Open the LCD panel90degrees to the
(CD),
camcorder
angle to record
then rotate it to the best
or
play
(®).
DISP/BATT INFO
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
clear.
.~.Tips
• You can adjust the brightnessofthe viewfinder
backlight by selecting
B.LIGHT] (p. 51).
[LCDNF
SET] - [VF
is
•
CD
®
90
degrees
(max.)
U Notes
• Do not press the buttons below the LCD frame
accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD
panel.
.~.
Tips
•
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.
[LCDNF
• See
adjust the brightnessofthe LCD screen.
• Press DISPIBA
indicators (such as Battery Info) on or off.
SET] - [LCD BRIGHT] (p. 51) to
90 degrees to
the camcorder
TT
INFO to toggle the screen
Fasten the grip belt and hold your
camcorder correctly.
17
Step
5:
Insertingatape
Duo"
You can use mini DV
(p.79).
1Slide and hold the r OPENI
EJECT leverin the direction
arrow and open the lid.
r OPEN/EJECT lever
Mini~""
cassettes only
of
the
ora"Memory
" Notes
• Do
not
force the cassette
compartment closed
portion marked
itissliding
malfunction.
in.Itmay cause a
Stick
by
pressing the
IDO NOT PUSH I while
3 Close the lid.
To
eject
the
cassette
Open the lid following the same procedure
as described in step 1 and remove the
cassette.
.
~.
Tips
Thecassettecompartment automatically
comes out and opens up.
2 Insert a cassette with
facing outwards, then press
IPUSH!.
its
window
• The recordable time varies depending on
[I!!)
REC MODE] (p. 50).
You can use "Memory Stick" that have the
(p.
logo shown below
-
MEMORY
-
MEMORY
PRO Duo")
-MEMORY5TI[KPRO·HGOuo
PRO-HG Duo")
5TI[K
5TlrK
Duo
PRO
80).
("Memory Stick Duo")
Duo
("Memory Stick
("Memory Stick
1 Open the LCD panel.
Cassette compartment
The cassette compartment
automatically slides back in.
18
2 Insert the "Memory Stick Duo"
into the Memory Stick Duo slot
the right direction until it clicks.
Access lamp
in
C)
•
CD
::::I
=
=
en
I»
-
::s.
CD
Q,
the.
With
the LCD screen
To
ejecta"Memory
Lightly push in once and slide out the
"Memory Stick Duo" alongside the
camcorder body.
" Notes
• When the access lamp is litorflashing, your
camcorder is reading/writing data. Do not shake
or
knock your camcorder, turn the power off,
eject the "Memory Stick Duo,"
battery pack. Otherwise, image data may be
damaged.
If
you force the "Memory Stick Duo" into the
•
slot in the wrong direction, the "Memory Stick
Duo," the Memory Stick Duo slot, or image data
may be damaged.
• Do not remove the "Memory Stick Duo"
forcibly with the fingers as it may be damaged.
or
• When inserting
Duo," be careful that the "Memory Stick Duo"
does not pop out and drop.
ejecting the "Memory Stick
mark facing to
Stick
Duo"
or
remove the
.~.Tips
• The numberofrecordable pictures varies
depending on the image quality
size. For details, see page 42.
or
the image
19
Recording/Playback
i
With
adjusted, which frees you from detailed adjustments.
viewing.
Open
Movies
Easy
this Easy
the
lens
Recording/Playback
Handycam
cover
(p.
operation, mostofthe
17).
camera
@
(Easy
settings are automatically optimally
The
screen font size increases for easy
Still
images
Handycam)
If
the
POWER
to
OFF
(CHG), slide it
while
pressing
button.
(4:3)
switchisset
the
green
31
1 Slide the POWER
switch
the CAMERA-TAPE
lamp.
2 Press EASY
:.·
~~tq1,
8
, screen
3 Press REC START/STOP [f] (or
[Q) to start recording.*
..
<
[g]
EASY
to turn on
[Al.
~
REC
..
lD
GOm,n
ipears
B.
_
l.!!~:oo:oo
on the
I
W
STARTI
STOP
The indicator changes
from [STBY] to [REC].
1 Slide the POWER
[g]
switch
the CAMERAMEMORY lamp.
2 Press EASY
• EASY B
".-
8
T
3 Press PHOTO
Press and hold lightly Press fully to record.
to adjust the focus.
to turn on
[Al.
~
screen.
[Q]
4i1160min
-I,>o:mo
~m~~
---=
Flashing
--+
cl
TAPE~
'.""MEMORY
""p"
pears
i
to record.
Lit
on
CAMERA
the
**
To
stop recording, press
STOP
* Movies
** Still images
again.
are
recordedinSP (Standard Play)
are
recordedin[FINE]
20
REC
START/
modeona cassette.
qualityona "Memory Stick Duo."
Slide the POWER switch
on the screen
~
as follows.
~
to turn on the PLAYIEDIT lamp. Touch the buttons
Still
Movies
images
Touch I
[±]
_G_Uf-I~_)L_;r
G GUIDE (p. 28)
e Tape playback
e PreviouslNext
o
TAPE~
,c11EMORY
/j_
CAMERA
Touch
I~
~--O
I"'®I,
III
to start playback.
then touch
---t
~
~::J~Et~~
G GUIDE (p. 28)
e RewindlFast forward
eStop
CD
PlaylPause toggles
CD
•
To
cancel
Press EASY
•
Adjustable
Touch [MENU] to display adjustable menu settings. See page 34 for details on settings.
Easy
[A]
again.
menu
Handycam
~
settings
disappears from the screen.
during
operation
Easy
Handycam
MHoiORY
I
-+
c=:J1
to select a picture.
Delete
(p.
60)
operation
~
•
• Almost all the settings return to their defaults automatically (p. 35).
•
Ip·MENUI
• Cancel Easy Handycam operation
•
Unavailable
During Easy Handycam operation. the following buttons are unavailable. [Invalid during
Easy Handycam operation.] may appear
are attempted.
•~(back light) button (p. 25)
• WIDE SELECT button (in the CAMERA-MEMORY mode) (p. 25)
• PHOTO button (in the CAMERA-TAPE mode) (p. 22)
is not displayed during Easy Handycam operation.
if
you want to add any effects or settings to the images.
buttons
during
Easy
Handycam
if
operations not available during Easy Handycam
21
Recording
Open the lens cover (p. 17).
jPHOTO
REC
START/
STOP~
Recording
Movies are recorded on a tape.
o
Slidethe
to
movies
POWER
turn
MODEONOi=~
on the CAMERA-TAPE lamp.
--
~••~I\/
./
e'
p,\,
0\8
TAPE
~
MEMORY
If
while pressing the green button.
CAMERA
''!i---
~
POWER switch
RECSTART/
STOP
lA]
switch in the directionofthe arrow repeatedly
the POWER switchisset to OFF (CHG), slide
it
~
fA
Press
STARTI
STOP
To
REC
stop recording, press REC START/STOP
START/STOP
c.-
60min
Sf
@~
[STBY]
IAJ
0:00:00
60min~
(or
~).
G1160min
IAl
(or~)
[REC]
again.
0:00:00
60min~
U Notes
• You cannot record movies onto a "Memory Stick Duo" using your camcorder.
.~.Tips
• While recording movies on a tape,orwhileinstandby mode, you can record a still image on a "Memory
Stick Duo"
[VGA (O.3M)] in 4:3 screen (p. 42).
by
pressing PHOTO fully. Still images will be fixed to image size
[O.2M]
in 16:9 screen
or
22
Recording
still
images
:JI
Still images are recordedonthe
Slide the POWER switch
o
to turn on the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp.
If
the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), slide it
while pressing the green button.
Press and hold PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it
fUlly.
"Memory
Stick
Duo."
in
the direction of the arrow repeatedly
Gl60n;n
.~
Cil>J
.
AE
...
1110
:a
•
CD
n
Q
...
=.
_.
::::I
CCI
-=a
C»
'<
cr
C»
n
~
Flashing +Lights up
A shutter
To
check
Touch
.~.Tips
• See page42for detailsonthe image quality, the image size or
the
I@]I.
sound
latest
To
delete the picture, touch
is heard.
recordingona
When
IIII
disappears, the
"Memory
[J[]
----.
Stick
[YES] .
image
has
been
recorded.
Duo"
the
number of recordable pictures.
Continued"
23
Recording
You can magnify images up to 25 times the
original size with the power zoom lever
the zoom buttons below the LCD frame.
(Continued)
or
.~.
Tips
• You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 41)ifyou
want to zoom to a level greater than
25
x.
••
Wider range of view:
(Wide angle)
T
Close view: (Telephoto)
Move the power zoom lever slightly for a
slower zoom. Move it further for a faster
zoom.
" Notes
• [STEADYSHOT] may not reduce image
blurring as desired when the power zoom lever
is set to the T (Telephoto) side.
• Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom
lever.
If
you move your finger
zoom lever, the operation sound
zoom lever may also be recorded.
• You cannot change the zoom speed with the
zoom buttons below 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
cm
angle and about 80
telephoto.
(about 2 5/8 feet) for
off
the power
of
the power
_ )
ON' •
NIGHTSHOT
OFF
PLUS
1----
..
Infrared port
Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON.
(l!!l
and ["NIGHTSHOT PLUS"]
appears.)
" Notes
• The NightShot plus and Super NightShot plus
functions use infrared light. Therefore, do not
cover the infrared port with your fingers or other
objects. Remove the conversion lens (optional)
if
it is attached.
p.
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS],
when it is hard to focus automatically.
• Do not use the NightShot plus and Super
NightShot plus functions in bright places. This
may cause a malfunction.
.~.
Tips
• To record an image brighter, use Super
NightShot plus function (p. 40). To record an
image more faithfully to the original colors, use
Color Slow Shutter function (p. 40).
39)
24
POWER switch
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects,
press
cancel the backlight function, press
~ (back light) to display
(back light) again.
90
Open the LCD panel
camcorder
to the lens side
.".
Tips
• A mirror-imageofthe subject appears on the
LCD screen, but the image will be normal when
recorded.
(CD),
then rotate it 180 degrees
(@).
degrees to the
~.
To
~
Selecting
CD
Set the POWER switch to CAMERATAPE.
@ Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to
select the desired screen aspect ratio.
.".Tips
• Differences between 4:3 and 16:9 image views
vary depending on the zoom position when
recording.
•
If
you play back a picture on TV, set [TV
TYPE] for playback in the aspect ratio
TV (p. 33).
• When viewing pictures recorded in 16:9 aspect
ratio with [TV TYPE] set to [4:3], pictures may
appear rough depending on the subject (p. 33).
Selecting
the
the
aspect
aspect
ratio
ratio
for
movies
for
still
of
the
images
CD
Set the POWER switch to CAMERAMEMORY.
of
The aspect ratio
to 4:3.
the picture switches
•
@ Press WIDE SELECT to select the
desired screen aspect ratio.
" Notes
• Still images will be fixedtoimage size
([:(;1.M)
mode, you can select up to [l.OM]
.".Tips
•
For
42.
in
the 16:9 (wide) mode. In the 4:3
the numberofrecordable pictures, see page
[O.7M]
(kdM)
.
25
Playback
Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to
turn on the PLAYIEDIT lamp.
----
~.
"(CHG
MODEONOFF0TAPE
'"
/.~
Playing
Touch
1+481,
If
while pressing the green button.
~
c1\.).4EMORY
..
I
movies
then touch
the
CAMERA
POWER
IQiii]
60min
switch is set to
I~
III
to start playback.
Toggles PlayorPause as you touch*
OFF
(CHG), slide it
0:00:00
60min
GUIDE
~
§)
* Playback automatically stops
**
I
MEMORY
I
is
displayed instead
is
a tape
To
Touch
not being played.
adjust
the
Ip-MENul----.
sound
volume
[VOLUME],
LT~
if
of
c;~
Stop**
pauseisengaged for more than 3 minutes.
~
when a "Memory Stick Duo" with recorded imagesisinserted and
then
c::=::::J/[±]
r-::
=m
RewindlFast forward
to
.~.Tips
•
If
you cannot find [VOLUME]
To
search
Touch
forwardingorrewinding
forascene
and
hold
1
..
81/1+481
in
Ip·MENUI,
during
during
the
tape
touch [MENU]
playback
playback
(Skip
Scan)
(Picture
.
.~.Tips
• You can play backinvarious modes ([I!!IVAR.SPD PB],
~§gJ
adjust
(p.
34).
Search),
p.
48).
the
I
P·MENU
volume
or
I
.
1
..
81/1+481
while
fast
26
Viewing
still
images
aI
Touch
The most recently recorded image is displayed.
* I
MEMORY
To
Touch
IMEMORYI.
I
is
displayed on the tape playback screen.
display
[8].
[1.'OM
_____
picturesona
Touch oneofthe pictures to back to the single display mode.
"Memory
L_1=::J
PreviouslNext Go to the index screen display
Lr=oJ
Stick
LT--=:J
Duo"onthe
P-MENU
index
•
screen
l~:i
.
IDDD
i
:
G PreviouslNext 6 pictures
GLJ
18
101-0002
!I
I
2/10
~10
,I
!I21J.
•
CSEIJ
e The picture displayed before switching to the index screen.
To view pictures in other folders, touch
~/0,
then touch
lOKI
(p. 44).
[BJ
-+
ISETI-+[PB FOLDER], select a folder with
Continued'"
27
Playback
(Continued)
Using
the
guide
You can magnify the recorded picture from
about
Magnification can be adjusted with the
power zoom lever
below the LCD frame.
1.1
to 5 times the original size.
or
the zoom buttons
W T
••
<D
Play back the picture you want to
magnify.
® Magnify the picture with T (Telephoto).
The screen is framed.
@)
Touch the screen at the point you want
to display in the centerofthe displayed
frame.
functions
(USAGE
GUIDE)
You can easily select the desired setting
screens by using the guide functions
(USAGE GUIDE).
G11160rnin
Your camcorder has 3 guide functions as
shown below.
SHOOT
GUIDE:
USEFUL
GUIDE:
DISP
GUIDE:
Sf
STBY
Takes you to the setting
screens related
recording.
Takes you to the setting
screens related to the
basic operations.
Enables you
meaning ofeach indicator
that appears
screen. See page 96 for
details.
0:00:00
to
on
to
check the
the LCD
@ Adjust the magnification with W (Wide
angle)/T (Telephoto).
To
cancel, touch [END].
" Notes
•
You
cannot
zoom
buttons
change
below
the
the
zoom
LCD
speed
frame.
with
the
1 Touch [GUIDE].
2 Select the desired item.
e.g., to record night views
Touch [SHOOT GUIDE]
SCENE]
keep the mood
--.
0/~
of
a night view].
--.
to display [To
3 Touch [SET].
The desired setting screen appears.
Adjust the settings according to your
purpose.
[SELECT
28
Searching
for
the
Unavailable
settings
during
Easy
Handycam
During Easy Handycam operation, some
If
items are unavailable.
setting is not available, but still desired,
touch [SET] to display an on-screen
instruction. Follow the instruction to cancel
Easy Handycam operation and then select
the setting.
.~.
Tips
•If[SET] is not displayed in step3,follow the
instruction on the screen.
an attempted
starting
[END SEARCH] will not work once you
ejectthe cassette after you have recorded on
the tape.
Make sure that the CAMERA-TAPE
lamp lights up (p. 22).
Touch
~4:n)I--+
....GOmin
ENO-SEARCH--------··--
EXECUTING
point
80.
S!
)(
1
0:00:00
IICANCELII
I
Touch
heretocancel
the
operation.
•
The last sceneofthe 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.
" Notes
• [END SEARCH] will not work correctly when
there is a blank section between recorded
sections on the tape .
.~.Tips
• You can also select [END SEARCH] from the
menu. When the PLAY/EDIT lamp lights up,
select the [END SEARCH] short-cut in Personal
Menu (p. 34).
Continued"
29
Searching
for
the
starting
point
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.
Make sure that the CAMERA-TAPE
lamp lights up (p. 22).
1
Touch~.
(Continued)
The last 2 seconds (approx.)ofthe most
recently recorded scene are played back.
Then, your camcorder is set to standby.
Make sure that the PLAY/EDIT lamp
lights up (p. 26).
<lIII60min
2 Touch and hold
backward)/[£]
51!
STBY
I®
/ -I (to go
(to go forward)
0:00:00
and release it at the point where
you want the recording to start.
You can view about 2 secondsofthe scene
recorded just before you stopped the tape.
Make sure that the CAMERA-TAPE
lamp lights up (p. 22).
"'REW
PLAY
STOP
DISPLAY
ZERO SET MEMORY
1 During playback, press ZERO
SET MEMORY on the Remote
Commander at a point you want
to locate later on.
The tape counterisreset to "0:00:00"
+0+
and
appears on the screen.
Q1160min
S!
-
0:00:00
Touch
~
-+
G1160min
c::::E:J~
I®
l!
/ -I.
STBY
EDIT
e±:J~
30
0:00:00
If
the tape counter is not displayed,
press DISPLAY.
2 Press STOP when you want to
stop playback.
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