Sony Handycam DCR-HC85, Handycam DCR-HC65 Operation Manual
SONY 3_o9o_178_11/11
Digita/ Video Camera Recorder
365/HC85
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© 2004 Sony Corporation
Read this first
Before operating the unit, please read this
manual thoroughly, and retain it lbr future
reference.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
CAUTION: TO REDUCETHE RISKOF ELECTRICSHOCK,
DO NO3 REMOVE COVEF_(OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE¸
ttEFER SERVICING TO QLJA_IFIEt) SERVICE PERSONNEL¸
This symbol is intended to ale_t tile
use! to the presence of tminsulated
"dangerous voltage" within tile
product's enclosme that may be of
sufficient magnialde to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is imended to ale_t the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance
(se_5,icing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the
appliance
0 Notice
It"static electricity or electromagnetic interference
canses data transfer to discontinue midway (fail),
restart the application or disconnect and connect the
USB cable again
For customers in the U.S.A. and
CANADA
RECYCLINGLITHIUM-IONBATTERIES
Lithimn-Ion batteries me _ecyclable
You can hell9 prese!_,e our
environment by returning yore used
rechargeable batteries to the
collection and recycling location
nearest you.
For more intbrmation regarding recycling of
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Caution: Do not handle damaged o5 leaking Lithium-
Ion batteries.
"Memory Stick" andbatterypack
This device complies with Past 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmfifl inte!_rence,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including intert)rence that may canse
undesired operation.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-O03.
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For customers in the U.S.A.
If_u have any _stions abort _is product, you may
call:
Sony Customel Infonnation Center 1-800-222-$0NY
(7669).
The nmnber below is tbr the FCC related mattels only.
Regulatory Intblmafion
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No: DCR-HC65
Responsible Palty: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA
92127 US.A
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Opeiation is subject to tile following two conditions:
(t) This device may not cause hannfill interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, inchlding interference thai may cruise
tmdesired operation.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No: DCR-HC85
Responsible Paty: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA
92127 U.S.A
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Pat 15 of the FCC Rules.
Opeiation is subject to the following two conditions:
(t) This device may not cause harmfill interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interfelence
received, inchlding interference thai may cruise
tmdesired operation.
Owner'sRecord
The model and serial nunlbels are located on the
bottom. Record the serial nmnber in the space
provided below Refer to these nunlbers whenever you
call upon your Sony dealer regarding this prochlct.
Model No. DCR-HC
Selial No
Model No.AC-
Selial No
CAUTION
You ale camioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment
0 Note:
• This equipnlent has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmfifl interference in a
residential installation This equipnlent generates,
uses, and can radiate radio fiequency enelgy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the
insmlctions, may canse harmfifl interference to radio
connmmications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a partictflar
installation If this eqtdpment does cause harmfill
intelference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by tm_ling the equipment offand
on, the user is encouraged to tly to correct the
intelference by one or mole of the following
measllres:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the sepalation between tile equipment and
receiver
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit
dift)rent flora that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult a Sony dealer or an expelienced radioiTV
technician for help
The supplied interface cable nmst be used with
the equipment in order to comply with the limits
for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part
15 of FCC Rules.
• This prochlct contains mercu13,. Disposal of this
product may be regulated if sold in the United States
For disposal or recycling infc_rma tion, please contact
yore local authorities or the Electronics Industries
Alliance (http: ','www.eia e.org).
Notes on use
Note on Cassette Memory
Yore camcolde! is based on the DV tdrmat. You can
use only mini DV cassettes in your camcorder Use of
mini DV cassettes with Cassette Memo!), is
reconmlended as you can use Title search (p. 60), Date
search (p. 61), [_TITLE] (p 8t), ]_TAPE
TITLE] (p 83).
( assettes with Cassette Memory are marked
with (Itl.
Note on the type of "Memory Stick" you
can use in your camcorder
You can use only a "Memoir Stick Duo" which is
about half tile size of a standard "Memory Stick," in
yore camcordel (p 127)
The MEM0r_Y51ICK ]lull mark is indicated on the
"IMemol 3, Stick Duo."
_continued
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Notes on recording
• Betbre starting to leco_d test the recording fimction
to make sine the pictme and sotmd are recorded
without any problems.
• Compensation tbr tile contents of recordings catmot
be provided, even if recording or playback is not
possible due to a malfimction of the camcorder,
storage media, etc
• TV color systems differ depending on the cotmtriesi
regions To view your recordings on a TV, you need
an NTSC system-based TV
• Television programs, fihns, video tapes, and other
materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized
recording of such materials may be connary to the
copyright laws
Notes on the LCD panel, viewfinder, and
lens
• The LCD scleen and the viewfinder are
manufaclnred using extremely high-precision
technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are
operational for effective use
However, there may be some tiny black points and/
or bright points (white. red. blue. or _reen in color)
that appear constantly on the LCD screen and rite
viewfinder
These points are normal results of the manut_a ctnring
process and do not affect the recording in any way.
• Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens
to direct starlight for long paio& of time may cause
nmlfimctions. Be carefitl when placing the camera
near a window or outdoors.
• Do not aim at the sun. Doing so reign cause your
camcorder to malfimction. Take pictures of the sun
only in low light conditions, such as at dusk.
Note on connecting other device
Before connecting yore camcorder to other device
such as a VCR or a computer with a USB or i.LINK
cable, be sure to insat the connector plug in the proper
direction. If you insat the connector plug forcibly in
the wrong direction, the terminal may be damaged, or
this may cause a malfimction of your camcorder.
Notes on using this manual
• The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder
used on this manual are captured using a digital still
camera, and thus lnay appear different from what
you see.
• The ilhlstrations used on this mamml are based on
the model DCR-HC85.
• The on-screen displays in each local language are
used in illustrating the operating procedmes. Change
the screen language before using your camcorda if
necessary (p. 22)
Notes on using the camcorder
•Hold your camcorder conectly.
• To ensme a good grip, fasten the grip belt as shown
in the following illustration.
• When you are using the touch panel, place yore- hand
on the back side of the LCD panel to support it.
Then, touch the buttons displayed on the saeen
Touch the button on the LCD screen.
• If you install the NP-FP70iFP90 (optional) batte_ 7
pack on yore camcorder, extend its viewfinder
• Be carefid not to press buttons on the LCD fiame
accidentally when you open or close the LCD panel,
or when you adjust the angle of the LCD panel
• Do not hold the camcorder by the following pa_ts.
Viewfinder LCD paneI
Battery pack
FIash (DCR-HC85)
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Table of Contents []: Features t peon,,,.
[] : Features available for "Memol T Stick Duo"
onlv.
Read this first ............................................................................................. 2
Quick Start Guide
Recording movies ...................................................................................... 8
Recording still images .............................................................................. 10
Recording/Playing back with ease ........................................................... 12
Getting started
Step 1: Checking supplied items .............................................................. 13
Step 2: Charging the battery pack ............................................................ 14
Using an outside power source ................................................................................. 17
Step 3: Turning the power on ................................................................... 17
Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder ...................................... 18
Adjusting the LCD panel ........................................................................................... 18
Adjusting the viewfinder ............................................................................................ 18
Step 5: Setting the date and time ............................................................. 19
Step 6: Inserting the recording media ...................................................... 20
Inserting a cassette tape ........................................................................................... 20
Inserting a "Memory Stick Duo" ................................................................................ 21
Step 7: Setting the screen language ........................................................ 22
Recording
Recording movies .................................................................................... 24
Recording for a longer time ....................................................................................... 26
Using zoom ............................................................................................................... 27
Recording in mirror mode ......................................................................................... 27
Using the self-timer ................................................................................................... 28
Recording movies fit for breaking into still images []
- Progressive recording mode (DCR-HC85) ...................................................... 28
Recording still images _ - Memory photo recording ............................. 29
Selecting image quality or size ................................................................................. 3!
Using the flash (DCR-HC85) ..................................................................................... 31
Using the self-timer ................................................................................................... 33
Recording a still image on a "Memory Stick Duo" while recording movies on a tape 33
Recording with ease - Easy Handycam ................................................. 34
Recording a movie [] ............................................................................................. 34
,_condnued
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Recording a still image _ ....................................................................................... 35
Making full use of Easy Handycam operation ........................................................... 36
Adjusting the exposure ............................................................................. 37
Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects ............................................................... 37
Fixing the exposure for the selected subject - Flexible spot meter ........................... 37
Adjusting the exposure manually ............................................................................... 38
Recording in dark places - NightShot plus, etc....................................... 39
Adjusting the focus ................................................................................... 40
Adjusting the focus for an off-center subject - SPOT FOCUS .................................. 40
Adjusting the focus manually ..................................................................................... 41
Recording a picture using various effects ................................................ 42
Fading in and out of a scene _ - FADER .............................................................. 42
Using special effects _ - Digital effect .................................................................. 43
Overlaying still images on movies on a tape - MEMORY MIX .................................. 45
Searching for the starting point [] .......................................................... 47
Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording - END SEARCH ............. 47
Searching manually- EDIT SEARCH ....................................................................... 47
Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes - Rec review .................................... 48
Playback
Viewing movies recorded on a tape [] ................................................... 49
Playing back in various modes .................................................................................. 50
Viewing recordings with added effects - Digital effect .............................................. 51
Viewing recordings on a "Memory Stick Duo" _ .................................... 52
Playing back in various modes from a "Memory Stick Duo" ...................................... 53
Playing back with ease - Easy Handycam .............................................. 54
Making full use of Easy Handycam operation ........................................................... 55
Various playback functions ...................................................................... 56
Magnifying pictures - Tape playback zoom/Memory playback zoom ....................... 56
Displaying the screen indicators ................................................................................ 57
Displaying the date/time and camera settings data - Data code .............................. 57
Playing the picture on a TV ...................................................................... 59
Locating a scene on a tape for playback [] ........................................... 60
Searching quickly for a desired scene - Zero set memory ........................................ 60
Searching for a scene using Cassette Memory - Title search .................................. 60
Searching for a scene by date of recording - Date search ....................................... 61
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Advanced ope_alio__s
Using the Menu
Selecting menu items ......................... 62
Using the {_! (CAMERA SET) menu
- PROGRAM AE/WHITE BAL./16:9
Wl DE, etc ..................................... 64
Using the (MEMORY SET) menu
- BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/
ALL ERASE/NEW FOLDER, etc.
...................................................... 70
Using the _ (PICT.APPLI.) menu
- PICT.EFFECT/SLIDE SHOW/
FRAME REC/INT.REC-STL, etc.
......................................................74
Using the !_._:;; (EDIT/PLAY) menu
- TITLE/TAPE TITLE, etc ............ 80
Using the (STANDARD SET) menu
- REC MODE/MULTI-SOUND/
AUDIO MIX/USB-CAMERA, etc...84
Using the o_ (TIME/LANGU.) menu
- CLOCK SET/WORLD TIME, etc.
...................................................... 89
Customizing Personal Menu .............. 90
Dubbing/Editing
Connecting to a VCR or TV ............... 93
Dubbing to another tape [] ............ 94
Recording pictures from a VCR or TV
...................................................... 95
Dubbing pictures from a tape to a
"Memory Stick Duo" ..................... 96
Dubbing still images from a "Memory
Stick Duo" to a tape ...................... 97
Dubbing selected scenes from a tape
- Digital program editing .............. 98
Dubbing sound to a recorded tape []
.................................................... 105
Deleting recorded pictures _] ........ 107
Marking recorded images with specific
information []
- Image protection/Print mark .... 108
Printing recorded images (PictBridge
compliant printer) _ ................. 110
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ............................... 113
Warning indicators and messages ...121
Additional Information
Using your camcorder abroad .......... 125
Usable cassette tapes ...................... 126
About the "Memory Stick". ................ 127
About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack
.................................................... 130
About i.LINK ..................................... 131
Maintenance and precautions .......... 132
Specification ..................................... 135
Quick Reference
Identifying parts and controls ........... 138
Index ................................................ 146
Refer also to other operating instructions
supplied with your camcorder:
• Editing inmges with yore computm
+Comlmte_ Applications Guide
7
Quick Start Guide
Recordingmovies
Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder.
To charge the battery, see page 14.
_]) Lift up the viewfinder. O Slide the battery pack in the direction
of the arrow until it clicks.
2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder.
_]) Slide the L._ OPEN/
EJECT lever in the
direction of the arrow
to open the lid.
The cassette compartment
comes out automatically.
Insert the cassette with _) Press _.
its window-side facing Close the cassette lid after
up, then push the center the cassette compartment
of the back of the slides back in by itself.
cassette.
OPEN/EJECT tever
Window-side
...., .............%
_ ii ....
8 Quick Start Guide
Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen.
Th_ date and time is not set up in the default setting. To set the date and time, see page 19.
O Remove the lens cap.
O Press OPEN and
open the LCD panel.
While pressing the
green button, slide
the POWER switch
down to light up the
CAMERA-TAPE lamp.
Tile power turns on.
_) Press REC START/
STOP.
Recording starts. To
change to standby mode,
press REC START/STOP
again.
You cmlalso use RE(:
START/STOP of theLCD
panel.
View the recorded picture on the LCD screen.
Slide the POWER
switch repeatedly
until the PLAY/EDIT
lamp lights up.
Touch _ (rewind).
_) Touch _ (play) to
start the playback.
To stop, press _.
To mm offthe power, slide the
POWER switch up to OFF
(CHG).
Quick Start Guide I9
Recordingstill images
Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder.
To charge the battery, see page 14.
0 Lift up the viewfinder. 0 Slide the battery pack in the direction
of the arrow until it clicks.
_., ........
.....
2 Insert a "Memory Stick Duo" into the camcorder.
Insert it so that the 4 mark
is at the bottom left
corner. Push in until it
clicks.
• mark
...... :i
10 Quick Start Guide
Recording/Playingback with ease
By switching to Easy Handycam operation, recording/playback operation
becomes even easier.
Easy Handycam operation allows easy recording/playback for even first
time users by providing only the basic functions for recording/playback.
Press EASY when recording/
playing back.
EASY lights up m blue (I_) and
screen font size increases (!_) during
Easy Handycam operation.
For details, see instructions for each operation.
See page 34 lbr recording, page 54 for playback.
12 Quick Start Guide
Gettingstarted
Step 1: Checking
supplieditems
Make sure you have following items supplied
with your camcorder.
The number in parentheses indicates the number
of that item supplied.
"Memory Stick Duo" 8MB (1)
You can use only a "Memo!), Stick Duo' which is
about half the size of a standard "Memo_7 Stick," in
your camcorder See page 127 tL_rdetails
Lens hood (1)
(DCR-HC85)
Use the lens hood to record under strong light, such as
under the sun Note when you use a filter (optional),
the shadow of the lens hood may appear on tile screen
Also, if you force the lens hood on, you may not be
able to remove it again.
Shoulder strap (1)
See page 141 on how to attach the shoulder strap
m
Memory Stick Duo adaptor (1)
If you attach a Memo_, Stick Duo adaptor to a
"Memo! 7 Stick Duo," you can use a "Memory Stick
Duo" with any of the devices compatible with a
standard "Memoz), Stick."
Wireless Remote Commander (1)
A button-t_e lithium batte W is aheady installed
A/V connecting cable (1)
AC Adaptor (1)
USB cable (1)
Power cord (1)
Lens cap (1)
Attached to the camcorder.
Rechargeabte battery pack NP-FP50 (1)
CD-ROM "SPVD-012 USB Driver" (1)
Cleaning cloth (1)
Shoe cover (1)
Attached to the camco_de!
Camera Operations Guide (This manual)
(1)
Computer Applications Guide (1)
Getting started 13
Step2: Chargingthe
battery pack
You can charge the battery by attaching the
"InfoLITHI[ M" batter)' pack (P series) to
your camcorder.
0 Note
• You cannot use batteries other than the
"InIBLITHIUM" battery pack (P series) (p. 130)
• Do nm short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor
or batta), temlinals with any metallic objects This
may canse a malfimction.
• Use a nearby wall outlet when using tile AC
Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor flora the wall
outlet inunediately if any malfimction occurs
2 Attach the batter)' pack by sliding it in
the direction of the arrow until it
clicks.
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With the a mark on the DC plug facing
the LCD panel side, connect the AC
Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your
camcorder.
To the wall outlet
Lift up the viewfinder.
Connect the power cord to the AC
Adaptor.
Connect the power cord to the wall
outlet.
14 Gettingstarted
Slide the POWER switch up to OFF
(CHG).
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and
charging starts.
CHG
SHG (charge)
lamp
Aftercharging thebattery
The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the
battery is frilly charged. Disconnect the AC
Adaptor from the DC IN jack.
Toremove the batterypack
POWER
PUSH switch
Tocheck theremaining battery- Battery
Info
DISPLAY/BATT INFO
POWER switch
You can check the battery's current charge leve!
and its current remaining recording time both
during charging or when the power is turned oft'.
1 Set tile POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel.
3 Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO.
The battery information appears for abont 7
seconds.
Keep the button pressed to view it for about
20 seconds.
I
if}
¢D
Battery
1 Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
2 Lift up the viewfinder.
3 Slide the battery pack out in the direction
of the arrow while pressing the PUSH
button.
1# Note
• If you do not use file batte13,pack for a long time, use
up the battery pack completely before storing it. See
page 130 about storage of the barrel 3, pack.
[] Battery charge level: Displays
approximate remaining amount of
power left in the battery pack.
[] Approximate possible recording time
using the LCD panel.
[] Approximate possible recording time
using the viewfinder.
Getting started 15
Chargingtime
Approximate number of minutes required when
you full?: charge a fully discharged battery pack
at 25°((77°F). (10 30°C (50 86°F)
recommended.)
pack
Battery
NP-FP50 (supplied) 125
NP-FP70 155
NP-FP90 220
Recordingtimewhenrecording withthe
LCDscreen on
Approximate number of minutes available
when you use a fully charged batter3: pack at
25°C (77"F).
For DCR-HC65:
With LCD BACKLIGHT set to ON
Battery pack Continuous Typical*
recording recording
time time
NP-FP50 70 35
(supplied)
NP-FP70 150 80
NP-FPg0 270 145
With LCD BACKLiGHT set to OFF
Battery pack Continuous Typical*
recording recording
time time
NP-FP50 100 55
(supplied)
NP-FP70 215 115
NP-FPg0 385 210
For DCR-HC85:
With LCD BACKLIGHT set to ON
Battery pack Continuous Typical*
recording recording
time time
NP-FP50 60 30
(supplied)
NP-FPT0 125 65
NP-FPg0 230 125
16 Gettingstarted
With LCD BACKLIGHT set to OFF
Battery pack Continuous Typical*
recording recording
time time
NP-FP50 80 40
(supplied)
NP-FP70 175 95
NP-FPg0 310 170
Recordingtimewhenrecordingwith the
viewfinder
Approximate number o1"minutes available
when you use a fully charged battery pack at
25"C (77"F).
For DCR-HC65:
Battery pack Continuous Typical*
recording recording
time time
NP-FP50 100 55
(supplied)
NP-FP70 215 115
NP-FPg0 385 210
For DCR-HC85:
Battery pack Continuous Typical*
recording recording
time time
NP-FP50 80 40
(supplied)
NP-FP70 175 95
NP-FPg0 310 170
* Approximate nmube! of minutes when recording
while you repeatedly record, sta!listop, slide the
POWER switch to change the power mode, and
zoom. The actual battm T life may be shorter
Playing time
Approximate number of minutes available
when you use a fully charged battery pack at
25"C (77"F).
BatterY PaCk LCD panel LCD panel
opened* closed
NP-FP50 80 120
(supplied)
NP-FP70 175 255
NP-FPg0 310 455
* With LCD BACKLIGHT set to ON.
{J Note
• The power will not be supplied fiom the battery pack
when the AC Adaptor is cmmected to the DC IN jack
of your camcorder, even if its power cord is
discotmected from file wall outlet
• The recording and playback time will be shorter
when you use your camcorder in low temperature.
• The CHG (charge) lamp flashes &bring charging, or
the batte_), intbrmation will not be correctly
displayed in following conditions
The balte_ 7 pack is not attached correctly
The batta), pack is damaged.
The balta 7 pack is fiflly discharged. (For Batte_),
intbrmation only)
You can use the AC Adaptor as the power
source when you do not want the battery to
run out. While you are using the AC Adaptor,
the batter T pack will not lose its charge even
when it is attached to your camcorder.
PRECAUTION
Even if your camcorder is turned oft; AC power
(house current) is still supplied to it while
connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor.
Connect ),our camcorder as shown in
"Charging the batter), pack" (p. 14).
Step3:Turningthe
poweron
You need to slide the POWER switch
repeatedly to select the desired power mode
to record or play.
When using this camcorder for the first time,
the [(?LOCK SET] screen appears (p. 19).
6"}
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While pressing the green button, slide the _.
,-n
POWER switch down.
The power turns on.
To enter the recording or playing mode, slide
the switch repeatedly until the respective lamp
lbr the desired power mode lights up.
• CAMERA-TAPE mode: To record on a tape.
• CAMERA-MEMORY mode: To record on a
"Memory Stick Duo."
• PLAY/EDIT mode: To play or edit pictures on
a tape or "Memory Stick Duo."
Toturn offthepower
?
Slide the po'vx, ER switch np to OFF ((HG).
Getting started 17
Step4: Adjustingthe
LCDpanel and
viewfinder
You can adjust the angle and brighmess of
the LCD panel to meet various recording
situations.
Even when there are obstructions between you
and the subject, you can check the subject on the
LCD screen during recording by adjusting the
angle of the LCD panel.
Maximum
180 degrees
daximum
90 degrees
LCI3 BACKLIGHT
Press OPEN and open the LCD
panel.
3 Adjust the item with [[_]/[[_], then
touch [_}_].
"_° Tip
• If you !orate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens
side, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD
screen facing out.
• If you are using the baste W pack for power source,
you can adjust the brightness by selecting [LCD BL
LEVEL] from the [LCDiVF SET] on the
(STANDARD SET) menu (p. 85).
• When you use your camcorder in bright conditions,
press LCD BACKLIGHT to switch offthe LCD
screen backlight (_E_o_ appears on the screen) This
setting saves batte W power.
• Even if you adjust the LCD saeen backlight, the
recorded picture will not be affected
• You can tmn offthe operation confirmation beep by
setting [BEEP] in the (STANDARD SET)
menu to [OFF] (p. 88).
You can view images using the viewfinder
when you close the LCD panel. Use the
viewfinder when the battery is running out, or
when the screen is hard to see.
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the
camcorder, then rotate it to the desired
position.
Toadjustthe brightnessofthe LCD
screen
1 Touch _.
2 Touch [LCD BRIGHT].
If the item is not displayed on the screen,
touch [[]_2]/[[[_]. If you cannot find it, touch
[MENU], (STANDARD SET) menn,
then touch [L(D, VF SET] (p. 85).
Viewfinder tens adjustment lever
Lift up the viewfinder.
Adjust the viewfinder lens adjustment
lever until the picture is clear.
18 Gettingstarted
Touse the viewfinderduringoperation
When you are recording on a tape or a "Memory
Stick Duo," you can acliust the exposure (p. 37)
and fader (p. 42) while checking the image on
the viewfinder. Have the LCD panel rotated 180
degrees and closed with the screen facing out.
1 Set the power mode to CAMERA-TAPE
or CAMERA-MEMORY (p. 17).
2 Close the LCD panel with the screen
facing out.
appears on the screen.
3 Touch _.
[Set LCD off?[ appears on the screen.
4 Touch [YES].
The L(D screen is turned off
$ Touch the LCD screen while checking
the display in the viewfinder.
[EXPOSURE[, etc are displayed.
6 Touch the button you want to set.
• [EXPOSURE]: Acljust with [_
and touch [_1.
• [FADER]: Touch it repeatedly to select a
desired effect (only in the (AMERA-
TAPE mode).
• [_: The LCD screen lights up.
To hide the buttons on the LCD screen,
touch [_.
"_"Tip
• To adjust the brighmess of the viewfinder backlight,
select (STANDARD SET) menu, [LCDiVF
SET], then [VF BilGHT] (when you are using the
battery pack, p 85).
Step 5: Settingthe
date andtime
Set the date and time when using this
camcorder for the first time. If you do not set
the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen
appears every time you turn on your
camcorder.
0 Note
• If you do not use your camcorder for about 3
months, die built-in iechmgeable button-type --n
€._
batteW gets dischalged and file date and time
settings may be cleared from the memo W. In that
case, charge the iechargeable button-type battery
(p 135) and then set the date and time again. _-
OPEN
POWER switch
Press OPEN and open the LCD panel.
Proceed to step 7 when you set the clock for
the first time.
Touch_.
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Getting started 19
Touch [MENU].
Step6: Insertingthe
recordingmedia
Select (!_ (TIME!LANG[ .) with
[_[]/[2_, then touch [_E]-
Select [CLOCK SET] with [_/[2_1,
then touch [_1-
7 Set [Y] (year) with [Z]/[]]_, then touch
You can use mini DV MI_" cassettes only.
For details on these cassettes (such as write-
protection), see page 126.
0 Note
• Do not force the cassette into the compaltment This
may cause a malfimction of your camcordei
Slide the L_ OPEN/EJECT lever in
the direction of the arrow and open the
lid.
L OPEN/EJECT fever Lid
%
The cassette compartment automaticall'¢
comes out and opens up.
You can set any year up to the ,,'ear ?079
Set [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and
minute in the same way as was done in
step 7, then touch []_].
For midnight, set it to 12:00AM.
For midday, set it to 12:00PM.
20 Getting started
facing up.
Window-side
Push the center of the back
of the cassette lightty.
Press _.
The cassette compartment automatically
slides back in.
Close the lid.
Toeject thecassette
1 Slide the L OPEN/EJECT lever in the
direction of the arrow and open the lid.
The cassette compartment automatically
comes out.
2 Take out tile cassette, then press _.
The cassette compartment automatically
slides back in.
3 Close tile lid.
For details on the "Memory Stick Duo" (such
as write-protection), see page 127.
0 Note
• You can use only a "Memory Stick Duo," which is
about half the size ofa standald "N1emol 3, Stick," in
your calncorder (19.127). De not ray to force any
ethel type of "Memol 3, Stick" into tile "Memory
Stick Duo" slot.
Insert the Memory Stick Duo with the _I
mark at the bottom left corner until it
clicks.
Toeject a "Memory Stick Duo"
Lightly push the "Memory Stick Duo" in once.
LightIy push in
once
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Getting started 21
O Note
• If you tbrce the "Memo1), Stick Duo" into the
"Memory Stick Duo" slot in the wrong direction, the
"Memory Stick Duo" slot may be damaged.
• Do not insert anything other than a "Memory Stick
Duo" into the "Memoz), Stick Duo" slot. Doing so
may cause a malftmction of your camcorder.
• When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your
camcorder is reading/writing data fiom/to the
"Memory Stick Duo" Do not shake or knock your
camcorder, tmn the power oft', eject the "Memo_),
Stick Duo," or remove the batte! 7 pack. Othezavise,
image data may be damaged
Step7:Settingthe
screenlanguage
You can select the language to be used on the
LCD screen.
OPEN
POWER switch
Press OPEN to open the LCD panel.
Touch _.
Touch [LANGUAGE].
If the item is not displayed on the screen,
touch [[_]/[_]. If you cannot find it, touch
[MENU], and select it from the "_
(TIME&ANGU.) menu (p. 89).
Select the desired language with [_]/
[_, then touch E_]-
22 Getting started
"_° Tip
• Yore- camcorder offers [ENG [SIMP]] (simplified
English) for when you cannot find yore nati;'e
tongue among the options.
I
e_
¢D
Getting started 23
Recording
Recordingmovies
You can record movies on a tape or a
"Memory Stick Duo."
Before recording, follow steps 1 to 7 in
"Getting started" (p. 13 to p. 22).
When you are recording on a tape, movies
will be recorded along with stereo sound.
When you are recording on a "Memory Stick
Duo," the movie will be recorded with
monaural sound.
Camera recording lamp POWER switch
REC START/STOP
"_" Tip
• Pertbrming Easy Handycam operation, even first time
users can iecold easily. For details, see page 34
Remove the lens cap. Pull the lens cap
string down and attach it to the grip
belt.
2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel.
Select the recording mode.
[_Yo record on a tape
Slide the POWER switch until the
CAMERA-TAPE lmnp lights up, and your
camcorder is set to the standby mode.
SIide the POWER
switch while pressing
the green button.
[_[]To record on a "Memory Stick
Duo" - MPEG MOVIE EX
Slide me POWER switch repeatedly until
the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp lights up,
and the currently selected recording folder
appears on the screen.
_ rAPE--t- CAMERA
I_4EMORYJ
_ --\ ,._ Slide the POWER
,_)/,/i_"_ _X_,o9 switchwhilepressing
j, , the green button
Press REC START/STOP.
Recording starts. [RE(?] appears on the
LCD screen and the Camera recording lamp
lights up.
Press REC START/STOP again to stop
recording.
Tocheckthe most recentlyrecorded
MPEGmovie _3 - Review
Touch [_. Playback starts automatically.
Touch [_ again to return to standby.
To delete the movie, touch [_ afier playback
is finished, then [YES].
To cancel deleting, touch [NO].
Toturn thepoweroff
Slide the POWER switch up to the OFF (CHG)
position.
24 Recording
Indicatorsdisplayedduringrecording
ona tape
The indicators will not be recorded on the tape.
Date/time and the camera settings data (p. 57)
will not be displayed during recording.
[]
Indicatorsdisplayedduringrecording
ona "Memory StickDuo"
The indicators will not be recorded on the
"Memory Stick Duo."
Date/time (p. 57) wil! not be displayed during
recording.
[] Indicators for Cassette Memory cassettes
[] Remaining battery
The indicated time may not be correct
depending on the environment of use.
When you opened or closed the LCD panel,
it takes about 1 minute to display the correct
remaining battery time.
[] Recording mode (SP or LP)
[] Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or
[REC 1 (recording))
[] Time code or tape counter (hour:
minute: second)
[] Recording capacity of the tape (p. 87)
[] Personal Menu button (p. 62)
[] END SEARCH/EDIT SEARCH/Rec
review display switch button (p. 47)
[] Recording folder
[] Remaining battery
The indicated time may not be correct
depending on the environment of use.
When you opened or closed the LCD panel,
it takes about i minnte to display the correct
remaining battery time.
[] Recording status ([STBY 1 (standby) or
[RE(;] (recording))
[] Movie size
[] Recorded time (hour: minute: second)
[] Recording capacity of the "Memory
Stick Duo"
[] "Memory Stick Duo" recording start
indicator (appears for about 5 seconds)
[] Personal Menu button (p. 62)
[] Review button (p. 24)
O Note
• Before changing the battel 3, pack, slide the POWER
switch up to OFF (CHG).
• In tile defanlt setting, when you do not operate the
camcorder tbr mole allan about 5minutes, the power
will amomatically tirol off to prevent battery loss
([A.SHUT OFF], p. 88) To restart recording, slide
tlle POWER switch down to select CAMERA-
TAPE or CAME1L_-MEMORY, and then press
REC START/STOP
• While recording movies on a "Memoir Stick Duo,"
the only menu items available will be those with
shol_ cuts on the Personal Menu In order to use
othel menu items, add them to the Personal Menu.
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Recording 25
m
o
• When you are recording on a "Memo_ 7 Stick Duo"
with an external flash (optional) attached to the
intelligent accessory shoe, turn offthe power of the
external flash to prevent charging noise f!om getting
recorded.
"_" Tip
• If you do not use yore camcorder tbr a long time,
remove the cassette and store it.
• You can also use REC START/STOP of the LCD
panel to record moving pictmes. It is usefifl when
you record flom a low-angle or record yourself in the
reinor mode.
• To press REC START,'STOP on LCD frame,
support the LCD panel with your hand.
• Recording with LCD screen is recommended when
you use the large capacity battery pack
(NP-FP70iFP90).
• To ensure slnooth tlansition on a tape from the last
recorded scene to the next, note the following.
Do not remove the cassette. (The pictme will be
recorded continuously without a break even when
you tm_l the power oft)
Do not record pictmes in SP mode and LP mode on
the same tape
Avoid stopping then recording a movie in the LP
mode
• See"To record tbr a longer time on a "Memo! WStick
Duo'"' (p. 26) for the approximate length of time it is
possible to record on a "Memo_ 7 Stick Duo" of
different capacities.
• The recording time, date, and the camera settings
data (for tape only) are recorded automatically on
the recording media without being displayed on the
screen You can view this information dming
playback by selecting [DATA CODE] in the menu
setting (p 57).
Torecordfor a longertime on a tape
In the _ (STANDARD SET) menu, select
[[_ RE(: MODE], then [LP](p 84)
In the LP mode, you can record 1.5 times longer
than you can when recording in the SP mode.
A tape recorded in the LP mode should be
played back only on this camcorder.
Torecord for a longertime on a
"Memory StickDuo"
In the (MEMORY SET) menu. select
[MOVIE SET], [ g2_ IMAGE SIZE], then [160 ×
1121 (p. 71).
The length of time you can record on a
"Memory Stick Duo" varies depending on the
image size and the recording environment.
Refer to the lbllowing list lbr approximate length
of time you can record movies on a "Memory
Stick Duo" formatted on your camcorder.
Image size and time
(hour: minute: second)
8MB 00:01:20 00:05:20
(supplied)
16MB 00:02:40 00:10:40
32MB 00:05:20 00:21:20
64MB 00:10:40 00:42:40
128MB 00:21:20 01:25:20
256MB 00:42:40 02:50:40
(MSX-M256)
512MB 01:25:20 05:41:20
(MSX-M512)
26 Recording
When the CAMERA-TAPE mode is
selected, you can choose zoom to
magnification levels greater than 10 times,
and from that point activate the digital zoom
([DIGITAL ZOOM[, p. 68).
Occasional use of the zoom is effective, but
use it sparingly for best results.
1 cm (approx 80 cm (approx
1/2 inch)* 2 5/8 feet)*
W T
* The mmimmn distance required between your
camcordei and the subject to get a shaqJ focus in
that position of the lever
Move the power zoom lever slightly for a
slower zoom. Move it further for a faster
zoom.
To record wider range of view
Move the power zoom lever towards W.
The subject appears farther away (Wide
angle).
To record closer view
Move the power zoom lever towards T.
The subject appears closer (Telephoto).
You can turn the LCD panel towards the
subject so that you and your subject can share
the image being recorded. You can also
utilize this function when recording yourself,
to keep the attention of small chil&en
attracted to the camcorder while you record
them.
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the
camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees
towards the subject.
A mirror-ilnage of the subject appears on the
LCD screen, but the picture will be normal
when recorded.
Recording 27
With the self-timer, you can start recording
after a delay of about 10 seconds.
REC START/STOP
REC START/STOP
Touch_.
If the item is not displayed on the screen,
touch [_/[_. If you cannot find it, touch
[MENU[, and select it from the gi]_
(CAMERA SET) menu.
_g0min g TSTBY O¸OO¸O0
SELF T_,4_R C>_
Touch [ON], then [_].
@ appears.
STB¥ 00000
Press REC START/STOP.
You will hear a beep sound counting down
for about 10 seconds (The count down
indication begins from 8).
The recording starts.
To stop recording, press RE( START/
STOP.
Tocancelthe countdown
Tonch [RESET] or press RE( START STOP.
Tocancelthe self-timer
Follow steps i and 2, then select [OFF[ in step
3.
This feature is useful for movies you intend
to import to your computer to produce still
images.
You can record pictures with less blurring than
recording in the normal mode, prodncing
pictures suitable for analyzing high-speed
action such as sports. To erLioy as a movie, it is
bett_r to record the pictnre in the nom_al mode
since the image is recorded only every 1/30 of a
second in the progressive recording mode.
REC START/STOP
Touch_.
Touch [PROGRE RE(:].
If the item is not displayed on the screen,
tonch [_ [_. If yon cannot find it, tonch
28 Recording
[MENU], and select [PROGRES. REC]
from the _:2'i ((AMERA SET) menu.
Touch [ON], then [_].
30p appears
Press REC START/STOP.
Press it again to stop recording.
To cancelthe progressiverecording
mode
FoFtow steps I and 2, then select [OFF] in step
3.
Note on the progressive recording mode
In a nomlal TV broadcast the screen is divicled into 2
finer fields and these are displayed in tinn, eve_W 1/60
of a second. Thus, the actual picture displayed in an
instant covers only half of the apparent picnue area In
progressive recording, the picture is fully displayed
with all the pixels. A picture recorded in this mode
appears clearer, but a moving s_bject may appea_
awkward.
0 Note
• When recording in the progressive recording mode
trader fluorescent light or a light bulb, the screen
may flicker. This is not a malfimction.
• You cannot use the ProNessive recording mode
together with [16:9 WIDE] mode
Recordingstill
imagesE:3
- Memoryphotorecording
You cma record still images on a "Memory
Stick Duo." Before recording, follow steps 1
to 7 in "Getting started" (p. 13 to p. 22).
PHOTO
;;J;;;'
POWER switch
"_° Tip
• Pertbm_ing Easy Handycam operation even first time
users can record easily For details, see page 34.
Remove the lens cap. Pull the lens cap
string down and attach it to the grip
belt.
÷
Press OPEN and open the LCD panel.
/
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Recording 29
until the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp
lights up.
The selected recording tblder is displayed.
Stide the POWER
switch while pressing
the green button.
Press and hold PHOTO lightly.
You will hear a light beeping sound when
the focus and brightness settings are
adjusted. Recording does not start at this
point.
The indicator
stops flashing
The number of images
that can be recorded*
*Tile number of images that can be iecoided
varies depending on the image quality setting
and the recoiding environment.
A shutter sound is heard. When bars of
llll _ disappear, the image is recorded on
the "Memory Stick Duo."
Tocheckthe most recentlyrecorded
image- Review
Touch _.
Touch E_[] to retnrn to standby.
To delete the image, touch [3D, then [YES].
To cancel deleting, touch [NO].
Toturn thepoweroff
Slide the POWER switch up to the OFF ((HG)
position.
Torecordstill imagescontinuously-
Burst
Select the (MEMORY SET) menu,
[STILL SET], then [_ BURST](p.7O).
You can record images continuously in a time
interval of about 0.5 to 0.07 seconds.
Indicatorsdisplayedduringrecording
% %
[] Recording folder
[] Image size
For DCR-H( 65:
[_152 (1152 x 864) or L_640 (640 x 480)
For DCR-HC85:
I_7eoo(1600 x 1200)or _4o (640 x 480)
[] Quality
FINE([FINE]) or STD([STANDARD])
[] Personal Menu button (p. 62)
[] Review button (p. 30)
"_°Tip
• When you p_ess PHOTO on your Remote
Commander, the image displayed on the screen at
that timing is recorded
• The recording time, date, and the camera settings
data are recorded automatically on the recording
media without being displayed on the screen. You
can view this infommtion dm-ingplayback by
selecting [DATA CODE] in the menu setting
(p. 57).
• The recording angle is wider than that of the
CAMERA-TAPE mode.
30 Recording
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