Sony DCR-HC62 Operating Guide
Sony DCR-HC62 - Handycam Camcorder - 1070 KP Manual
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Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide DCR-HC62 Getting Started 11 Recording/ Playback 20 Using the Menu 34 Dubbing/Editing 56 Using a Computer 64 Troubleshooting 68 Additional Information 78 Quick Reference 90 Spanish Quick Guide/ Guía rápida en español 100 © 2008 Sony Corporation - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 2
servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 3
operating instructions. Improper adjustment of 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. Servicing Do not - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 4
manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. CAUTION Replace the battery with the specified type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result. For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DCR-HC62 - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 5
is supplied with two kinds of manuals - "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) Type of cassette you can use in your camcorder You can use mini DV cassettes marked with . Your - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 6
this first (Continued) Using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts. Viewfinder Battery pack About menu items, LCD malfunctions. • Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction. Take pictures of the sun only in low light conditions, such - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 7
problems. • Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder copyright laws. About this manual • The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used in this manual for illustration purposes are - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 8
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11 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 12 Step 3: Handycam 20 Recording 22 Zooming zoom 28 Using the guide functions (USAGE GUIDE 28 Searching for the starting point ..... 29 Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH 29 Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH 30 Reviewing - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 10
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 Information Using your camcorder abroad ...... 78 Maintenance and precautions - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 11
your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 12) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1) (p. 12, 81) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 12) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 64) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Wireless - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 12
4 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet (wall socket). 1 Align the terminals of the battery pack and your camcorder 1, then attach the battery pack and click it into place 2. 2 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to OFF(CHG) (The default setting - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 13
an outside 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 the battery pack 1 Turn off the power, then press PUSH - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 14
you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/off and zooming. b Notes • All times measured under the following conditions: Top DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. • Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power (house - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 15
camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 52). z 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 page 51 for [DATA CODE] (During Easy Handycam - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 16
Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time (Continued) • If the buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly, adjust the touch panel (CALIBRATION) (p. 85). Changing the language setting You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. Touch t - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 17
You can view pictures using the viewfinder to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the picture seen on the LCD screen is poor. degrees (max.) 2 DISP/BATT INFO 2 90 degrees (max.) 1 90 degrees to the camcorder b Notes • Do not press the buttons below the LCD frame accidentally when you open - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 18
Step 5: Inserting a tape or a "Memory Stick Duo" Cassette tape You can use mini DV (p. 79). cassettes only 1 Slide and hold the OPEN/ EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. b Notes • Do not force the - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 19
body. b Notes • When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder is reading/writing data. Do not shake or knock your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, image data may be damaged. • If you force the "Memory Stick Duo" into - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 20
Playback Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam) With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera EASY A. appears on the EASY screen B. 3 Press PHOTO D to record.** 60min EASY 1.0M 3 0 GUIDE MENU Flashing t Lit Press and hold lightly Press fully to record. to adjust the focus. * Movies are - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 21
playback. Touch t / to select a picture. GUIDE A B GUIDE A D C D A GUIDE (p. 28) B Rewind/Fast forward C Stop D Play/Pause toggles MENU B C A GUIDE (p. 28) B Tape playback C Previous/Next D Delete (p. 60) x To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY A again. disappears from - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 22
P-MENU GUIDE P-MENU [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press REC START/STOP A (or B) again. b Notes • You cannot record movies onto a "Memory Stick Duo" using your camcorder. z Tips • While recording movies on a tape, or while in standby mode, you can record a still image on a "Memory Stick Duo - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 23
the green button. Press and hold PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. Beep min 1.0M Shutter click min 1.0M GUIDE P-MENU GUIDE P-MENU Flashing bLights up A shutter sound is heard. When disappears, the image has been recorded. To check the latest recording on a "Memory - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 24
zoom lever, the operation sound of the power 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 optional) if it is attached. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 39) when it is hard to - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 25
again. Recording in mirror mode 2 1 Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side (2). z Tips • A mirror 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 - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 26
it while pressing the green button. Playing movies Touch , then touch to start playback. Toggles Play or Pause as you touch* 60min 60min GUIDE P-MENU Stop** Rewind/Fast forward * Playback automatically stops if pause is engaged for more than 3 minutes. ** is displayed instead of when - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 27
Recording/Playback Viewing still images Touch . The most recently recorded image is displayed. 1.0M MEMORY PLAY GUIDE Switch the playback media* Previous/Next P-MENU Go to the index screen display * is displayed on the tape playback screen. To display pictures on a "Memory - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 28
(Telephoto). To cancel, touch [END]. b Notes • You cannot change the zoom speed with the zoom buttons below the LCD frame. GUIDE P-MENU Your camcorder has 3 guide functions as shown below. SHOOT GUIDE: USEFUL GUIDE: DISP GUIDE: Takes you to the setting screens related to recording. Takes you to - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 29
instruction. Follow the instruction to cancel Easy Handycam operation and then select the setting. z Tips • If [SET] is not displayed in step 3, follow the instruction recent recording is played back for about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where the last recording - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 30
(Rec review) You can view about 2 seconds of the scene recorded just before you stopped the tape. Make sure that the CAMERA-TAPE lamp lights up (p. 22). Touch t 6 0 min . STBY 0:00:00 EDIT The last 2 seconds (approx.) of the most recently recorded scene are played back. Then, your camcorder is - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 31
STOP 1 Press SEARCH M. on the Remote Commander. 2 Press .(previous)/>(next) to select a recording date. 6 0 min 0:00:00:00 3 0 min DATE -01 SEACH GUIDE P-MENU To cancel the operation Press STOP. b Notes • The Date search will not function correctly when there is a blank section between recorded - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 32
the A/V connecting cable (1) or the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (2). Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 12). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. Device without an S VIDEO - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 33
recorded in 16:9 aspect ratio on a 4:3 TV not compatible with the 16:9 signal, set [TV TYPE] to [4:3]. Recording/Playback • When you connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system, and play back the tape, set [TV TYPE] to [16:9]. The TV automatically switches the aspect ratio - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 34
as you like (p. 54). 1 Touch . 6 0 min STBY 0:00:00 MENU DISP GUIDE 1/3 SCENE SELECT LCD BRIGHT TELE MACRO FADER 2 Touch the desired item. If the desired items during Easy Handycam operation is not displayed during Easy Handycam operation. Touch [MENU] to display the menu index screen. - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 35
items (z) vary depending on which lamp is lit. During Easy Handycam operation, the following settings are automatically applied (p. 20). TAPE z SUPER NSPLUS z NS LIGHT z COLOR SLOW S z SELF-TIMER z*1 DIGITAL ZOOM z STEADYSHOT z MEMORY SET menu (p. 42) STILL SET - ALL ERASE - FORMAT - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 36
- LCD/VF SET z TV TYPE z USB CAMERA z DISP GUIDE z GUIDEFRAME z DATA CODE - REMAINING z REMOTE CTRL z BEEP /LANGU. menu (p. 53) CLOCK SET z WORLD TIME z LANGUAGE z MEMORY PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam - z - - z - - z - - z - - z SP - - 12BIT - z z - z - z - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 37
surroundings in twilight scenes. LANDSCAPE* ( ) Select to shoot distant subjects clearly. This setting also prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows between the camcorder and the subject. PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) ( ) Select to bring out the subject such as people or - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 38
[END]. To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO] t [END]. b Notes • If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is automatically set to [MANUAL]. EXPOSURE You can fix the brightness of a picture manually. Adjust the brightness when the subject is too bright or too dark. 2 1 3 1 Touch - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 39
you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder outdoors after inside use automatically set to [MANUAL]. FOCUS You can adjust the focus manually. You can select zoom lever towards T (Telephoto) to adjust the focus, then towards W (Wide angle) to adjust the zoom - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 40
stands out clearer. When you set [TELE MACRO] to [ON] ( ), the zoom (p. 24) moves to the top of the T (Telephoto) side automatically and allows • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 39) when it is hard to focus automatically. • The shutter speed of your camcorder changes depending on the - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 41
Using the Menu The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming factor. The zooming zone appears when you select the zooming level. B OFF Up to 25 × zoom is performed optically. 50 × Up to 25 × zoom is performed optically, and after that, up to 50 × zoom is performed digitally. 2000 × Up to 25 - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 42
at the best exposure. b Notes • [BURST] can be set only when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA-MEMORY. • [BURST] cannot be set during Easy Handycam operation. • The maximum number of images will be recorded in the self-timer mode or when you are operating with the Remote Commander. • [EXP.BRKTG - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 43
settings: Top: [FINE] is selected for image quality. Bottom: [STANDARD] is selected for image quality. • When using the "Memory Stick Duo" made by Sony Corporation. The number of pictures you can record varies depending on the recording environment and the recording media. ALL ERASE Deletes all the - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 44
folder, a new folder is automatically created for storing subsequent images. Touch [YES] t . b Notes • You cannot delete the created folders using your camcorder. You will have to format the "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 43), or delete them using your computer. • The number of recordable pictures on - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 45
Using the Menu OVERLAP (fade in only) WIPE (fade in only) DOT FADER (fade in only) SLIDE SHOW Plays back in sequence the images stored on a "Memory Stick Duo," or in a folder (slide show). 1 Touch t [PB FOLDER]. 2 Select [ALL FILES ( )] or [CURRNT FOLDER ( , Current folder)], then touch . If you - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 46
effect with a sepia hue to pictures. b Notes • Adjust the focus manually using a tripod (optional) since adjusting the focus automatically is hard when [ ]. • Effects added to the playback pictures are not output via the DV Interface (i.LINK). Only the original pictures can be output. • You cannot - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 47
, etc. (p. 56). SMTH INT.REC (Smooth interval tape recording) Your camcorder will shoot 1 frame of the picture at a selected interval and keep them be recorded if the battery or tape has run out. • There may be discrepancies in the interval. z Tips • If you adjust the focus manually, you can record - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 48
Guide" on the supplied CD-ROM for details. PictBridge PRINT Select this when you connect the camcorder to a PictBridge-compatible printer to print out directly (p. 62). STREAM Select this to view movies on a tape on the computer. b Notes • During Easy Handycam from the DV Interface (i.LINK - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 49
. The sound may deteriorate when you dub audio on a tape recorded on other camcorders (including other DCR-HC62 camcorders). Recording sound Insert a recorded cassette into your camcorder beforehand. 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. 2 Touch (Play/Pause - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 50
• If you record in the LP mode, pictures may appear mosaic-like or sound may be interrupted when you play back the tape on other camcorders or VCRs. • When you mix recordings in the SP mode and in the LP mode on one tape, the playback picture may be distorted or - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 51
connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life disappear. z Tips • Placing the subject at the cross point of the guide frame makes a balanced composition. DATA CODE During playback, displays information ( - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 52
6 0 min 1 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 GUIDE AUTO 100 AWB F1. 8 9 dB 2 3 4 65 A SteadyShot off clock and [--:--:--] will appear. • During Easy Handycam operation, you can set [DATE/TIME] only. z Tips • Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder from responding to a command sent by another VCR remote - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 53
on selecting menu items. CLOCK SET See page 15. WORLD TIME When using your camcorder abroad, you can set the time difference by touching / , the clock will LCD screen. b Notes • Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]] (simplified English) for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options. Using - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 54
MENU SET UP] t [DELETE]. If the desired menu item is not displayed, touch / . 6 0 min STBY Select button to delete. 0:00:00 MENU DISP GUIDE END 1/3 SCENE SELECT LCD BRIGHT TELE MACRO FADER 2 Touch the menu item that you want to delete. 6 0 min DELETE STBY 0:00:00 Delete this from - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 55
Using the Menu Arranging the order of menu items displayed on Personal Menu 1 Touch t [P-MENU SET UP] t [SORT]. If the desired menu item is not displayed, touch / . 2 Touch the menu item you want to move. 3 Touch / to move the menu item to the desired place. 4 Touch . To sort more items, - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 56
(1), the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (2), or the i.LINK cable (3). Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 12). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. Device without an S VIDEO jack - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 57
cannot be output via the DV Interface (i.LINK): - Indicators - Pictures edited using [PICT.EFFECT] (p. 46), [D.EFFECT] (p. 45) or PB zoom (p. 28). • When connected using an i.LINK cable, the recorded picture becomes rough when a picture is paused on your camcorder while recording. • When connected - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 58
for this operation (p. 12). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. b Notes • You cannot record pictures on your camcorder from a VCR, etc., that does not have an i.LINK jack. DV To i.LINK jack To DV Interface (i.LINK) AV device with i.LINK jack : Signal - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 59
you want to start recording. 7 Stop recording. Touch (Stop) or [REC PAUSE]. 8 Touch t . b Notes • The indicator appears when you connect your camcorder and other devices via an i.LINK cable. (This indicator may also appear on the connected device.) Recording still images 1 Perform steps 1 to - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 60
tape and stored on the "Memory Stick Duo" are recorded. On your camcorder, the date and time the picture is recorded on the tape are displayed Touch . 6 0 min 1.0M 1 0 1 - 0 0 0 12 2 / 10 101 MEMORY PLAY GUIDE P-MENU 3 Select a picture you want to delete with / . 4 Touch t [YES]. b Notes • - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 61
other device. Selecting still images for printing (Print mark) The DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard is used to select images for printing on your camcorder. By marking images that you want to print out, you do not need to reselect them when you print them out. (You cannot specify the - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 62
power from the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 12). Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" containing still images into your camcorder and turn on the printer. Connecting your camcorder to the printer z Tips • You can also operate by selecting in the following orders: - Touch t [MENU] t (PICT.APPLI - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 63
be trimmed widely. • Some printer models may not support the date and time printing function. Refer to your printer's operating instructions for details. • We cannot guarantee the printing of images recorded with a device other than your camcorder. • PictBridge is an industry standard established by - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 64
. About "First Step Guide" The "First Step Guide" is an instruction manual you can refer to on your computer. 64 This describes basic operations, from initial hookup of your camcorder and computer and making settings, to general operation the first time you use the software "Picture Motion Browser - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 65
USB (USB 2.0 compatible) is recommended), DV Interface (IEEE1394, i.LINK) (to connect via an i.LINK cable), optical disc drive (CD-ROM drive is necessary Step Guide" and software You need to install the "First Step Guide" and software to your Windows computer before connecting your camcorder to - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 66
"First Step Guide" and software (Continued) 5 Select the desired language and the model name of your camcorder from the pull-down menu. 6 Click [FirstStepGuide(HTML)]. Installation starts. When [Save is complete] appears, click [OK] to finish the installation. To view the "First Step Guide" in PDF - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 67
) About "First Step Guide" The "First Step Guide" is an instruction manual you can refer to on your computer. This describes basic operations, from initial hookup of your camcorder and computer and making setting, to general operation the first time you use the software. Referring to "Installing - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 68
If you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam/ Remote Commander 68 • Batteries/Power sources 69 • LCD screen - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 69
). The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged. • Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 12). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be worn-out. The remaining - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 70
Troubleshooting appear while using a cassette with Cassette Memory. • This camcorder does not support Cassette Memory, so the indicator does not appear. The the AC Adaptor, rewind/fast forward speed increases (compared with battery operation) and therefore increases noise. This is not a malfunction - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 71
leave your camcorder for at Sony mini DV cassette. The auto focus does not function. • Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p. 39). • The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually (p. 39). [STEADYSHOT] does not function. • Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 41). Troubleshooting - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 72
Troubleshooting (Continued) The backlight function does not function. • In the following settings, the backlight function is canceled. - [MANUAL] of [EXPOSURE] - [SPOT METER] • The backlight function does not work during Easy Handycam operation (p. 21). A vertical band appears when recording - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 73
system other than that of your camcorder (NTSC). This is not a (4CH MIC REC). Your camcorder is not compatible with 4ch is too short, your camcorder may not accurately find the zoomed. • You cannot zoom pictures from connected devices on your camcorder picture from your camcorder (p. 56). New sound - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 74
Troubleshooting ( computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect them again correctly. You cannot install the supplied software, "Picture .] [SPOT FOCUS] [TELE MACRO] [SUPER NSPLUS] [COLOR SLOW S] [DIGITAL ZOOM] [FADER] [D.EFFECT] [OLD MOVIE] If this function is set NightShot plus, - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 75
problem persists even after you have tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis display) C:04:ss • The battery pack is not an "InfoLITHIUM" battery then operate your camcorder again. Do Troubleshooting Continued , 75 - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 76
camcorder steady with both hands and shoot the image. However, note that the camera-shake warning indicator does not disappear. * You hear a melody when the warning indicators appear on the screen (p. 52). 76 Examples of warning messages If messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 77
Troubleshooting Check the connected device. • Switch off the printer and switch it on again, then disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it. Cannot print. Check the printer. • Switch off the printer and switch it on again, then disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it. 77 - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 78
where you are. Select [WORLD TIME] in the (TIME/ LANGU.) menu, then set the time difference (p. 53). AC-L200/L200B [a] [b] On TV color systems Your camcorder is NTSC system, so its picture can only be viewed on a NTSC system TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO input jack. System NTSC PAL PAL - M PAL - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 79
cassette tapes You can use mini DV format cassettes only. Use a cassette with the mark. Your camcorder is not compatible with the your camcorder. x When you record You cannot record software on your camcorder that contains copyright control signals for copyright protection of software. [Cannot - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 80
formatted by a computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder. • Data read/write speed may vary Stick Duo," turn the power off on your camcorder, or remove the battery pack for replacement while your camcorder is reading or writing image files on 80 the - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 81
and an optional AC Adaptor/ charger. The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in minutes. To charge the battery pack • Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 82
on your camcorder. The battery pack is also consumed when your camcorder is in recording standby or playback pause. • Have spare battery packs ready unit to an i.LINK-compatible device having two or more DV Interfaces, refer to the operating instructions of the device to be connected. z Tips • i. - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 83
sure to confirm whether the device is compatible with a DV device or not. For details on precautions and compatible application software, refer also to the operating instructions for the device to be connected. b Notes • When connecting your camcorder to another i.LINK-compatible device, be sure to - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 84
. • If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked, - consult your local authorized Sony service facility. - wash off any liquid that may have contacted your skin. - if any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with plenty of water and consult a doctor. x When not using your camcorder for a long time - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 85
apparent. • If the following problem occurs, clean the video heads for 10 seconds with the Sony DVM12CLD cleaning cassette (optional). - Sony service facility to have the video heads replaced. LCD screen • Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD screen, as it may cause damage. • If your camcorder - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 86
part. Do not disassemble it further. • Do not touch the lens of the eyecup block. On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to retain the date, time, and other settings even when the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG). The preinstalled - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 87
battery pack attached. Use your camcorder after charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery. However, even if the pre-installed rechargeable battery is not charged, the camcorder battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery cassette Mini DV cassette with × (Optical), 2 - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 88
information such as your camcorder's setting information at with less than 2.2 kΩ (kilohms) USB jack mini-B DV input/output jack i.LINK Interface (IEEE1394, 4-pin × 4 5/8 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts with supplied battery pack NP-FH40 attached Mass (approx.) 390g(13oz) main unit only - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 89
See the label on the AC Adaptor for other specifications. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC without notice. On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," " manual. Additional Information 89 - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 90
) are reference pages. A NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch (24) B PHOTO button (20, 23) C Power zoom lever (24, 28) D OPEN/EJECT lever (18) E Hooks for a shoulder belt Attach a shoulder Commander (93) towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder. J Internal stereo microphone (49) K Infrared port (24) 90 - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 91
screen/touch panel (17, 94) E REC START/STOP button (20, 22) F Zoom buttons (24, 28) G WIDE SELECT button (25) H Speaker Playback sound comes out from the speaker. For how to adjust the volume, see page 26. I BATT (battery release) PUSH button (13) J CHG (charge) lamp (12) K Access lamp (18) L - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 92
Identifying parts and controls (Continued) A POWER switch (15) B Viewfinder (17) C Eyecup (86) D Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (17) E DV interface (56, 58) F DC IN jack (12) G CAMERA-TAPE, CAMERA- MEMORY, PLAY/EDIT lamp (15) H REC START/STOP button (20, 22) I A/V Remote Connector (32, 56) J - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 93
the Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder (p. 90). • To change the battery, see page 87. A PHOTO button* (20, 23 Power zoom buttons (24, 28) J DISPLAY button Toggles the screen indicators (such as Battery Info) on or off. * Not available during Easy Handycam operation - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 94
GUIDE P-MENU qd 7 8 Viewing movies 1 2 qf 45 GUIDE 7 qg 8 Viewing still images 1 qh q; 1.0M wf wg qj qk ql MEMORY PLAY w; GUIDE 7 wa ws wd 8 94 A Remaining battery .) (52) F END SEARCH/EDIT SEARCH/Rec review display switch button (30) G GUIDE button (28) H Personal Menu button (34) - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 95
) DV output (56) i.LINK connection (56, 58) Zero set memory (30, 93) Center Indicator E Z Bottom Indicator 9 Meaning Slide show (45) NightShot plus (24) Super NightShot plus (40) Color Slow Shutter (40) PictBridge connecting (62) Warning (75) Meaning Picture effect (46) Digital effect (45) Manual - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 96
check the meaning of each indicator that appears on the LCD screen. 1 Touch [GUIDE] t [DISP GUIDE]. 60min STBY GUIDE P-MENU 2 Touch the area including the indicator that you want to check. The meanings the operation, touch [END]. z Tips • You can also operate by touching t [DISP GUIDE]. 96 - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 97
50 AUTOSLW SHTR (Auto Slow Shutter 39 B B&W 46 Backlight 25, 72 Battery 12, 81 BEACH 37 BEEP 52 BLACK FADER 44 BURST 42 C CALIBRATION DEMO MODE 47 DIGITAL ZOOM 41 DISP GUIDE (Display guide 96 DISP OUTPUT 52 Display indicators 94 DOT FADER 45 Dubbing 56, 60 E Easy Handycam 20, 34 EDIT - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 98
PASTEL 46 PB FOLDER (Playback folder 44 PB zoom 28 Personal Menu 34, 54 PICT.APPLI. menu 50 Rec review 30 Recording 20, 22 Recording time 14 REMAINING 52 Remaining battery.......... 13, color systems 78 TV TYPE 33 TWILIGHT 37 U USAGE GUIDE 28 USB CAMERA 51 USB SELECT 48 Using abroad 78 - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 99
Quick Reference Write-protect tab 79 Z Zero set memory 30 Zoom 24 99 - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 100
Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en español Paso 1: Comprobación de los elementos (1) Batería recargable NP-FH40 (1) Cable de alimentación (1) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) Guía de operaciones (este manual) (1) Control remoto inalámbrico (1) Tiene instalada una pila de litio tipo - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 101
Paso 2: Carga de la batería Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en español 1 2 2 3 1 Batería Enchufe de cc Toma de entrada de cc 4 Interruptor POWER Al tomacorriente de pared Adaptador de alimentación de ca - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 102
Paso 2: Carga de la batería (Continuación) Para utilizar una fuente de alimentación externa Puede utilizar una fuente de alimentación del tomacorriente de pared para operar la videocámara mediante las mismas conexiones que realiza al cargar la batería. La batería no perderá la carga en este caso. - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 103
Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en español Tiempo de carga Tiempo aproximado ( inicio/ detención de la grabación, al conectar y desconectar la alimentación y al usar la función de zoom. b Notas • Todo el tiempo calculado en las siguientes condiciones: Parte superior: Grabación con pantalla LCD. - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 104
Paso 2: Carga de la batería (Continuación) Acerca del adaptador de alimentación de ca • Si utiliza el adaptador de alimentación de ca conéctelo a un tomacorriente de pared cercano. Si se produce alguna falla de funcionamiento al utilizar la videocámara, desconecte el adaptador de alimentación de ca - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 105
Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en español Paso 3: Activación de la alimentación y ajuste de la fecha y hora Ajuste la fecha y la hora cuando use la videocámara - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 106
stas se grabarán automáticamente en la cinta y podrán visualizarse durante la reproducción ([CÓDIGO DATOS] (durante el modo de operación Easy Handycam, únicamente podrá ajustar [FECHA/HORA])). • Si los botones del panel táctil no funcionan correctamente, ajuste el panel táctil (CALIBRACIÓN). Cambio - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 107
brillo de fondo del visor seleccionando [AJ LCD/VISOR] - [LUZ F.VISOR]. Correa de sujeción Ajuste la correa de sujeción y sujete la cámara correctamente. 4 1 2 3 Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en español 107 - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 108
Paso 5: Inserción de una cinta o un "Memory Stick Duo" Cinta de videocasete Solamente puede utilizar videocasetes de formato mini DV . 1 Deslice la palanca OPEN/ EJECT en el sentido de la flecha y manténgala en esa posición para abrir la tapa. b Notas • No fuerce el compartimiento - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 109
y se caiga. z Sugerencias • El número de imágenes que se pueden grabar varía en función de la calidad o el tamaño de la imagen. Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en español 109 - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 110
Grabación Abra la cubierta del objetivo. PHOTO Interruptor POWER REC START/ STOP B Grabación de películas Las películas se graban en una cinta. REC START/ STOP A Deslice el interruptor POWER varias veces en el sentido de la flecha para que se encienda el indicador CAMERA-TAPE. Si el interruptor - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 111
Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en español Grabación de imágenes fijas Las imágenes fijas se graban en el "Memory Stick Duo". Deslice el interruptor POWER - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 112
Reproducción Deslice el interruptor POWER en el sentido de la flecha varias veces para encender el indicador PLAY/EDIT. Si el interruptor POWER está en la posición OFF (CHG), deslícelo mientras presiona el botón verde. Reproducción de películas Toque y, a continuación, toque para iniciar la - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 113
Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en español Visualización de imágenes fijas Toque . Se visualiza la imagen grabada más recientemente. 1,0M REPR. MEM. GUÍA Cambio del soporte de - Sony DCR-HC62 | Operating Guide - Page 114
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Digital Video Camera Recorder
Operating Guide
DCR-HC62
Getting Started
11
Recording/
Playback
20
Using the Menu
34
Dubbing/Editing
56
Using a Computer
64
Troubleshooting
68
Additional Information
78
Quick Reference
90
Spanish Quick Guide/
Guía rápida en español
100