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    3-088-336-11(1) Camera Operations Guide Read this first Digital Video Camera Recorder DCR-HC20 © 2004 Sony Corporation
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    operation. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC20 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc
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    wrong direction, the terminal may be damaged, or this may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. Note 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 may appear different from what you see. ,continued 3
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    a wrist strap. For details on the Strap Belt, see page 94. Battery pack • When you are using the touch panel, place your hand on the back side of the LCD panel to support it. Then, touch the buttons displayed on the screen. • Unavailable buttons will be grayed out. Touch the button on the
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    24 Recording with ease - Easy Handycam 25 Adjusting the exposure 26 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 26 Fixing the exposure for the selected subject - Flexible spot meter 26 Adjusting the white balance manually 27 Adjusting the exposure manually 28 Recording in dark places
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    32 Searching manually - EDIT SEARCH 32 Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes - Rec review 33 Playback Viewing pictures recorded on a tape 34 Playing back in various modes 35 Playing back with ease - Easy Handycam 36 Various playback functions 37 Displaying the screen indicators 37
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    ) menu - CLOCK SET/USB STREAM/ LANGUAGE, etc 58 Using the (OTHERS) menu - WORLD TIME, etc 60 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 72 Warning indicators and messages .....78 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 81 Usable cassette tapes 82 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 83 About
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    the charged battery pack to the camcorder. To charge the battery, see page 12. Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. a Slide the OPEN/ b Insert the cassette with c Press . ZEJECT lever in its window-side facing Close
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    to the standby mode, press REC START/STOP again. You can also record by pressing REC START/STOP beside the LCD screen. 4 View the recorded picture on the LCD screen. a Slide the POWER switch repeatedly until the PLAY/EDIT lamp lights up. b Touch (rewind). c Touch (play) to start the playback
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    functions for recording/playback. Press EASY when recording/ playing back. 1 EASY lights up in blue (a) and the screen font size increases (b) during Easy Handycam operation. 2 For details, see instructions for each operation. See page 25 for recording, page 36 for playback. 10 Quick Start
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    (1) Attached to the camcorder. Camera Operations Guide (This manual) (1) Computer Applications Guide (1) Getting started Power cord (1) Wireless Remote Commander (1) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP50 (1) CD
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    wall outlet immediately if any malfunction occurs. Battery pack DC IN jack DC plug 2 With the v mark on the DC plug facing down, connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. v mark 3 Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor. 4 Connect the power cord to the wall outlet. 5 Set the
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    CHG). 2 Open the LCD panel. 3 Press DSPL/BATT INFO. The battery information appears for about 7 seconds. BATTERY INFO BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL 0% 50% 100% REC TIME AVAILABLE LCD SCREEN : 88 min VIEWFINDER : 100 min A Battery charge level: Displays approximate remaining amount of power left in the
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    550 * With LCD BACKLIGHT set to ON. b Notes • The power will not be supplied from the battery pack when the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder, even if its power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet. • The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use
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    on 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 CLOCK SET screen appears (p. 17). LENS COVER switch To turn off the power Slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG), then set the
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    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. To adjust the brightness of the LCD
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    time. If you do not set the date and time, the CLOCK SET screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder. b Note • If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable button-type battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory
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    FOCUS B AL METER MENU FADER END EXPO- SCH SURE 4 Touch MENU. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT FLASH MODE FLASH LVL AUTO SHTR EXEC RET. 5 Select / (SETUP MENU) with , then touch EXEC. SETUP MENU CLOCK SET USB STREAM LANGUAGE DEMO MODE --:--:-- 8 Set M (month), D (day), H (hour) and M (minute
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    force the cassette into the compartment. This may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. 1 Slide the OPEN/ZEJECT lever in the direction of the arrow and out and opens up. 2 Insert a cassette with its window-side facing up. Window-side 3 Press . The cassette compartment automatically slides back
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    to be used on the LCD screen. 6 Select the desired language with / , then touch EXEC. 7 Touch . z Tip • Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]] (Simplified English) for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options. POWER switch 1 Turn on your camcorder. 2 Open the LCD panel. 3 Touch
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    REC START/STOP REC START/STOP z Tip • Performing Easy Handycam operation, even first time users can record easily. For details, screen, support the LCD panel with your hand. • If you install a large capacity battery pack (NPFP70/FP90) on your camcorder, we recommend recording with the LCD screen
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    when you do not operate the camcorder for more than about 5 minutes, the power will automatically turn off to prevent battery loss ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 60 without being displayed on the screen. You can view this information during playback if you set [DATA CODE] on the screen (p. 37). Recording for a
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    viewfinder. 3 Touch . appears. 60min STBY 0:00:00 Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees towards the subject. A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the picture will be normal when recorded. Using the self-timer FN 4 Press REC START
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    appears. FN 5 Press PHOTO fully. A shutter sound is heard, and the image is recorded with sound for 7 seconds. The still image is displayed on the screen until recording is completed. To turn the power off Slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG), then set the LENS COVER switch to CLOSE
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    Easy Handycam operation, only the available functions are displayed on the screen. 1 Handycam operation during recording. • During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot connect the USB cable to your camcorder. • You cannot use Easy Handycam operation together with USB Streaming. • During Easy Handycam
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    CAMERA mode. . appears. To cancel the back light function, press BACK LIGHT again. b Note • The back light function is canceled when you set [EXPOSURE] to [MANUAL] (p. 28) or select [SPOT METER] (p. 26). AUTO OK 4 Touch the point you want to adjust and fix the exposure on the
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    set to [MANUAL]. Adjusting the white balance manually You can adjust as a piece of paper filling the screen under the same lighting conditions as you battery pack for replacement. - You bring your camcorder outdoors from inside the house while using fixed exposure, or bring your camcorder
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    of a picture at the best exposure. When recording indoors on a clear day, for instance, you can avoid backlight shadows on people next to the window by manually fixing the exposure to that of the wall side of the room. 1 Slide the POWER switch to select the CAMERA mode. 2 Touch to display
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    the focal point to aim it at a subject not located in the center of the screen. 1 Slide the POWER switch to select the CAMERA mode. 2 Touch to display [ with: - [PROGRAM AE] - Manual exposure - Flexible spot meter - White balance • Adjust the focus manually when it is hard to focus automatically
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    [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is automatically set to [MANUAL]. Adjusting the focus manually You can adjust the focus manually according to the recording conditions. Use this function in the following cases. - To record a subject behind a window covered with raindrops. - To record horizontal stripes. - To
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    STOP REC START/STOP Fading in and out of a scene - FADER You can add the following effects to currently recording pictures. [BLACK] (black fader) [MONOTONE] When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to color. When fading out, the picture gradually changes from color to
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    is selected, you can do this operation. Searching manually - EDIT SEARCH Searching for the last scene of is played back for about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where the start point while viewing the pictures on the screen. The sound is not played back during the
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    the most recently recorded scenes - Rec review You can view a few seconds of the scene recorded just before you stopped the tape. 1 6 Touch . 7 Touch once. The last few seconds of the most recently recorded scene are played back. Then, your camcorder is set to the standby mode. Recording 33
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    camcorder. Some of the operations are possible using the Remote Commander or using the touch panel. When you want to play back recordings on your TV, see page 39. POWER switch z Tip • Performing Easy Handycam ) or stop mode. (rewind) in To review movies on the viewfinder Close the LCD panel.
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    displayed during playback 60min 0:00:00:15 60min FN A Remaining battery time B Recording mode (SP or LP) C Tape transport indicator *Horizontal lines may appear at the top, bottom, or in the center of the screen. This is not a malfunction. **Pictures output from the DV Interface cannot be played
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    Notes • During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot connect the USB cable to your camcorder. • You cannot use Easy Handycam operation together with USB Streaming. z Tip • When you touch and MENU during Easy Handycam operation, only the available functions are displayed on the screen. 1 Open the
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    display the recorded date and camera setting data. DSPL/BATT INFO POWER switch Displaying the screen indicators You can choose to display the time code, tape counter, and other information on the screen. Press DSPL/BATT INFO. The indicators appear/disappear as you press the button. z Tips • You
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    If you record the picture without setting the clock and [--:--:--] will appear. 60min 0:00:00:00 AUTO 100 AWB F1. 7 9dB FN A SteadyShot off B Exposure C White balance D Gain E Shutter speed F Aperture value 38 Playback
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    the picture on a TV A/V OUT jack Connect your camcorder to a TV using the supplied A/V connecting cable as shown in the following illustration. Connect the supplied AC Adaptor to the wall outlet for the power supply (p. 14). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be
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    on the Remote Commander at the point you want to locate later on. The tape counter is reset to "0:00:00" and appears on the screen. 60min 0:00:00 4 Press PLAY. The playback starts from the point designated "0:00:00" on the tape counter. To cancel the operation Press ZERO SET
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    on the tape. Playback starts automatically from the point where the date changes. Screen example (when the cassette has Cassette Memory): DATE SEARCH 1 JAN / 4 • If one day's recording is less than 2 minutes, your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes. •
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    choosing the recording date on the screen. ([CM SEARCH] is set to [ON] by default). When you are using a cassette that does not have Cassette Memory, your camcorder searches the still image automatically regardless of the recording date. Playing back still images in sequence - Photo scan You can
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    STBY EXEC RET. 4 Select the icon of the desired menu with / , then touch [EXEC]. MANUAL SET (p. 44) CAMERA SET (p. 47) VCR SET (p. 50) LCD/VF SET (p. 51) CM the menu screen. You can go back to the previous screen each time you touch [ RET.]. Customizing Your Camcorder 43 Customizing Your
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    power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you can operate at the moment. Unavailable items will be grayed out. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows that comes in between the camcorder and the subject. * Your camcorder is
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    Customizing Your Camcorder P EFFECT **Your camcorder is adjusted to focus only on distant subjects. b Note FLASH MODE Note that these settings will not function with external flashes that do not support the following settings. GON AUTO To trigger the flash (optional) regardless of the
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    settings will not function with external flashes that do not support the following settings. HIGH GNORMAL LOW To make the flash The setting returns to [NORMAL] when you disconnect the power source from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. AUTO SHTR GON OFF Select to automatically activate the
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    to the "W" side than recording in [OFF]. When you connect your camcorder to the S video input jack of a TV compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system and play the tape, the TV switches to full mode automatically. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV. ,continued Customizing Your
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    16:9 wide TV. The recorded picture will be played in full mode when you connect to your TV compatible with ID-1/ID-2 systems. z Tips • The ID-1 the LCD screen. Select to display / - and + on the LCD screen, and use the EDITSEARCH function and Rec review (p. 32). 48 Customizing Your Camcorder
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    NightShot Light to emit infrared rays (invisible). GON OFF Select to use the NightShot Light (p. 29). Select to disable the NightShot Light (p. 29). Customizing Your Camcorder Customizing Your Camcorder 49
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    with G. The indicators in parentheses appear when the setting is selected. The settings you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you can operate at the moment. Unavailable items will be grayed out. VCR SET HiFi SOUND AUDIO MIX EXEC RET. HiFi
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    . GBRT NORMAL Standard brightness. BRIGHT Select to brighten the LCD screen. b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], the battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording. LCD
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    the menu settings" (p. 43). The default settings are marked with G. The settings you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you can operate at the moment. Unavailable items will be grayed out. CM SET TITLE TITLEERASE TITLE DSPL CM SEARCH TAPE TITLE
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    , [TITLE SAVE] is displayed on the screen for about 5 seconds, and the title is set. b Notes • The point you superimposed the title may be detected as an index signal when searching a recording with other video device. • When you are using your camcorder on the battery pack and do not operate it for
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    label you have created, touch repeatedly to erase the characters, then touch . • To change the label you have created, insert the cassette into your camcorder and go through the procedure from step 1. ERASE ALL You can delete all data such as date, title, cassette label, and photo data saved
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    you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you can operate at the moment. Unavailable items SP mode (Long Play). The use of Sony Excellence/Master mini DV cassette is recommended to get the most out of your camcorder. b Notes • You cannot add sound
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    recordings of flowers blooming, etc. with this function. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor during 9 Press REC START/STOP. Interval recording starts. lights up on the screen during Interval recording. To cancel Interval recording, set to [OFF], then touch
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    Customizing Your Camcorder z Tips • If you adjust the focus manually, you may be able to record clear pictures even if the light changes (p. 30). • You can silence the beeps during recording (p. 60). Customizing Your Camcorder 57
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    You can set the date and time (p. 17). USB STREAM You can connect a USB cable (supplied) to your camcorder, and view the picture displayed on the screen of your camcorder on your computer (USB Streaming). For details, refer to the "Computer Applications Guide." GOFF ON Select to deactivate the
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    Customizing Your Camcorder • If [A.SHUT OFF] is set to [5min] when the camcorder is used on the battery pack, the power will be turned off after approximately 5 minutes (p. 60). Customizing Your Camcorder 59
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    can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you can operate at the moment. camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off to prevent the battery from becoming consumed. Select to deactivate Auto shut off. b Note • When you connect your camcorder
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    viewfinder. Select to show the displays such as the time code on the TV screen, LCD screen, and in the viewfinder. GON OFF Select to turn on the camera recording lamp on the front of your camcorder during recording. Select this setting in the following recording situations. The camera recording
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    jack on the VCR or the TV. To use an i.LINK cable for connection Use an i.LINK cable (optional) to connect your camcorder to the other device via the DV Interface. The video and sound signals are transmitted digitally, producing high quality pictures. Note that you cannot record the picture and
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    camcorder, and record it on the VCR. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your VCR for details. 5 When the dubbing is finished, stop your camcorder and the VCR. b Notes • When your camcorder is connected played on the connected device appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder. 5 Touch
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    by the following procedure before. b Notes • You cannot perform Digital program editing on a VCR that does not support [IR SETUP] codes. • The operating signal for Digital program editing cannot be transferred via the LANC jack. • When your camcorder is connected to the VCR via the DV Interface, you
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    you connect with an A/V connecting cable, you need to check the [IR SETUP] code signal to see if your VCR can be operated by your camcorder (infrared to the operating instructions supplied with your VCR for details on operation. 5 Point the infrared ray emitter of your camcorder towards the remote
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    the synchronization of the VCR Follow the steps below when you are performing Digital program editing for the first time to a tape in a VCR. You synchronization of your camcorder and the VCR to avoid not recording the starting scene. 1 Remove the cassette from your camcorder. Prepare a pen
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    touch . Recording the selected scenes as programs When you are performing Digital program editing for the first time to a tape in a VCR, beforehand. 1 Prepare a cassette. Insert a tape to be played back into the camcorder, then insert a cassette for recording into your VCR. 2 Touch to display
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    8 and create programs. 10Set your VCR to recording pause. Skip this step if your camcorder is connected via an i.LINK cable. 11Touch [START]. V I DEO ED I T START 0: stops automatically. To cancel recording, touch [CANCEL]. To end Digital program editing Touch [ END]. To save a program without
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    OUT jack. Check the picture on the LCD screen or the viewfinder. • When you use an external microphone (optional) to record additional audio, you can check the picture and the sound by connecting your camcorder to a TV using the A/V connecting cable. However, the sound you have recorded afterwards
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    AUDIO DUB]. A green X mark appears on the LCD screen. 60min A DUB CTRL 0:00:00:00 RET. AUDIO camcorder. The sound may deteriorate when you dub audio on a tape recorded on other camcorders (including other DCR-HC20 camcorders battery pack or other power sources have been disconnected. 70
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    Creating DVDs or VCDs When your camcorder is connected to a Sony VAIO series personal computer, you can easily burn the picture recorded on the tape to a DVD (Direct Access to "Click to DVD"). And, when your camcorder is connected to a personal computer, you can easily burn the picture recorded on
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    If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem Overall operations persists, remove the power source and contact your Sony dealer. If "C:ss:ss" is displayed on the LCD screen or the viewfinder, the self-diagnosis display
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    on again. (p. 15) Or use the AC Adaptor. A problem occurs when the camcorder is connected to the AC Adaptor. cTurn off the power, and disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet. Then, connect it again. Cassette tapes Troubleshooting Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Cassette cannot
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    viewfinder when the LCD panel is open. (p. 16) The picture remains on the LCD screen. • This occurs when your camcorder is turned off forcibly by removing the battery pack, disconnecting the DC plug from your camcorder or the like while turning on the power. This is not a malfunction. Recording
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    Black bands appear when you record cSet STEADYSHOT to [OFF] on the a TV screen or computer screen. AE] to [AUTO] in the (MANUAL SET) menu. (p. 44) The connecting cable are connected as well. (p. 39) cClean the head using the cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 87) ,continued Troubleshooting 75
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    on the screen. • The camcorder is connected correctly to the input jack of the other device via the A/V connecting cable. cSet [DISPLAY] to [LCD] in the (OTHERS) menu. (p. 61) Pictures from connected devices are • The input signal is not NTSC During Easy Handycam operation, Troubleshooting
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    section on the tape. The VCR is not responding properly • While connecting via an i.LINK cable, select [IR] in step 9 of "Step 1: during Digital program editing when Preparing your camcorder and VCR for operation" (p. 64). it is connected via an i.LINK cable. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 77
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    . cPress the RESET button (p. 92), then operate your camcorder again. E:61:ss / E:62:ss cContact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Inform them of the 5-digit code, which starts from "E." E (Battery level warning) • The battery pack is nearly used up. • Depending on the
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    is displayed (p. 78).* • There is something wrong with the external flash (optional). * You hear a melody or beep sound when the warning indicators appear on the screen. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 79
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    25, 36. Cannot cancel Easy Handycam cSee page 25, 36. Cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected - Invalid button with Easy Handycam operation cSee page 25, 36. USB invalid during Easy Handycam cTouch . HDV recorded tape. Cannot playback. cYour camcorder cannot play back this format. Play
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    (OTHERS) menu, then set the time difference (p. 60). AC-L25A/L25B [a] [b] On TV color systems Your camcorder is an NTSC system-based camcorder. If you want to view the playback picture on a TV, it must be an NTSC systembased TV (see the following list) with the AUDIO/VIDEO input jack. System
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    in another video camera connected to your camcorder. When you record You cannot record software on your camcorder that contains copyright control signals for copyright protection of software. [Cannot record due to copyright protection.] appears on the LCD screen, or on the TV screen if you try to
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    time in minutes. With an AC Adaptor/charger (optional), the remaining battery time and charging time appear. To charge the battery pack • Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your camcorder. • We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to
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    it up, and insert it in your camcorder right before you start taking shots. - Use a large capacity battery pack: NPFP70/FP90 (optional). • Frequent use of the LCD screen or a frequent playback, fast forward or rewind operation wears out the battery pack faster. We recommend using a large capacity
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    the operating instructions of Sony (e.g. a VAIO series personal computer) as well as to video device. Before connecting this unit to your computer, make sure that application software supported by this unit is already installed on your computer. Some i.LINK compatible video devices such as Digital
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    inside of the viewfinder or the LCD screen. - Anywhere very humid. • Operate your camcorder on DC 7.2 V (battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor). • For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in these operating instructions. • Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example, from rain or
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    Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility to have the video head replaced. LCD screen • Do not add excessive pressure on the LCD screen, as it may cause damage. • If your camcorder from your camcorder, then disconnect any connecting cables except the AC Adaptor from your camcorder. 3
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    state for a long time. To charge the pre-installed button-type battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed button-type battery to retain the date, time, and other settings even when the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG). The pre-installed button-type battery is always charged while you are using your
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    ) Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Electric viewfinder (black and white) in.) 10 × (Optical), 120 × (Digital) F = 1.7 ~ 2.3 Focal length (ø 2.5 mm) USB jack mini-B MIC screen Picture 6.2 cm (2.5 type) Total dot number 123 200 (560 × 220) General Power requirements DC 7.2 V (battery
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    g (15 oz) including the NP-FP50 rechargeable battery pack and DVM60 cassette. Supplied accessories See page 11. AC Adaptor AC-L25A/L25B the projecting parts Mass (approx.) 190 g (6.7 oz) excluding the power cord Rechargeable battery pack (NP-FP50) Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC
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    Identifying parts and controls Camcorder 1 2 3 A LCD/Touch panel screen (p. 3, 16) B LCD BACKLIGHT button* (p. 16) C REC START/STOP button (p. 21) D BACK LIGHT button* (p. 26) E DSPL/BATT INFO button (p. 13, 37) F EASY button (p. 25, 36) G Viewfinder (p. 3, 16) H Battery pack (p. 12) * These buttons
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    the accessory to/from your camcorder. The accessory shoe has a safety device for fixing the installed accessory securely. To connect an accessory, press fine images. The lens for your camcorder was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation. It adopts the MTF measurement
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    1 7 2 3 8 4 5 9 0 6 qa A PHOTO button (p. 24) B Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 16) C BATT (battery) release button (p. 13) D CHG (charge) lamp (p. 12) E REC START/STOP button (p. 21) F DC IN jack (p. 12) G Power zoom lever H CAMERA, PLAY/EDIT mode lamps (p. 15) I
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    less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely, and the screw may damage your camcorder. Using the Strap Belt as a wrist strap It is useful when you carry your camcorder. 1 Open the hook and loop fastener of the hand pad (a) and remove it from the ring (b). 3 Use the
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    , point towards the remote sensor to control your camcorder. G REC START/STOP button (p. 23) H Power zoom button (p. 22) I DISPLAY button (p. 40) * These buttons are not available during Easy Handycam operation. To change the button-type battery 1 While pressing on the tab, insert your fingernail
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    Remote Commander • A button-type lithium battery (CR2025) is used in the Remote Commander. Do not use batteries other than CR2025. • Point the optional). • When you are operating with the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder, your VCR may also operate. In that case, select a commander mode
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    on the LCD screen and viewfinder to indicate the state of your camcorder. Example: y60min SP LP STBY REC 60min q % Z 9 Meanings Remaining battery (p. 21) Recording mode (p. 22) PAL system video (p. 76 78) Picture effect (p. 45) Manual exposure (p. 28) Manual focus (p. 30) PROGRAM AE (p. 44
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    60 Auto shutter (AUTO SHTR) 46 B BACK LIGHT (camera).... 26 Battery Battery Info 13 Battery pack 12 Remaining battery 21, 84 BEEP 16, 60 Black fader (BLACK) ....... 31 BURN DVD 71 BURN VCD 71 Button-type battery Camcorder 88 Remote Commander ... 95 C CALIBRATION 87 Camera settings data
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    Slow 35 Playing time 14 Power mode 15 PROGRAM AE 44 R Rec review 33 REC START/STOP ...........21 Recording capacity Display 22 REMAIN 55 Recording TITLEERASE 53 Title search 40 TV color systems 81 U USB jack 92 USB Streaming (USB STREAM 58 Using abroad 81 V Video head 87 Viewfinder
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