Sony DCR-HC90 Operating Guide
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)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan 2-548-307-11 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide DCR-HC90 Getting Started 9 Recording/ Playback 20 Using the Menu 36 Dubbing/Editing 60 Using a Computer 72 Troubleshooting 82 Additional Information 104 © 2005 Sony Corporation - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 2
manual servicing) instructions cable (USB, etc.) again. For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES 2 Lithium-Ion batteries or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. "Memory Stick" This device Class B digital apparatus complies SONY Model No.: DCR-HC90 Responsible Party: Sony - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 3
guides. - "Operating Guide" (This manual) - "First Step Guide" for using the supplied software (stored on the supplied CDROM) On the types of recording media you can use in your camcorder • A mini DV cassette marked with (mini DV cassettes with Cassette Memory are incompatible) (p. 105). • "Memory - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 4
was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF measurement system for video cameras and offers a quality typical of a Carl Zeiss lens. Also, the lens for your camcorder is T*-coated to suppress unwanted reflections and faithfully - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 5
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screen indicators (Display guide 15 Step 6: Setting the date and time 16 Step 7: Inserting a tape or a "Memory Stick Duo 17 Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture 19 Recording/Playback Recording/Playback with ease (Easy Handycam 20 Recording 22 Playback 23 - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 7
(Rec review 31 Remote Commander 32 Searching quickly for a desired scene (Zero set memory 32 Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search 33 Playing the picture on a TV 34 Using the Menu Using the menu items 36 Menu items 38 CAMERA SET menu 40 Settings to adjust your camcorder to - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 8
the computer via your camcorder (Signal convert function 80 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 82 Warning indicators and messages 100 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 104 Usable cassette tapes 105 About the "Memory Stick 106 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 108 About i.LINK - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 9
108) CD-ROM "Picture Package Ver.1.5" (1) (p. 72) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) AC Adaptor (1) (p. 10) Getting Started Power cord (1) (p. 10) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 32) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 34, 60) USB cable (1) (p. 70) 9 - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 10
wall outlet Power cord AC Adaptor 1 Slide the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover in the direction of the arrow to open it. 1 2 Battery release lever It is easier to insert the battery by pushing the battery release lever with the corner of the battery pack. 3 Close the battery/"Memory Stick Duo - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 11
pack Turn off the power. Open the battery/ "Memory Stick Duo" cover, then press the battery release lever in the direction of the arrow to remove the battery pack. POWER switch Getting Started /CHG (charge) lamp 5 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. The mark faces right - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 12
the viewfinder while the LCD panel is closed. • Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/off and zooming. Playing time Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack. Battery pack NP-FA50 (supplied) NP-FA70 LCD - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 13
while pressing the green button. Lamps that light up CAMERA-TAPE: To record on a tape. CAMERA-MEMORY: To record on a "Memory Stick Duo." PLAY/EDIT: To play or edit pictures. • When you slide the POWER switch from OFF (CHG) to CAMERA-TAPE or CAMERA-MEMORY, the current date and time will be displayed - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 14
degrees to the lens side, you can see the image in the viewfinder. To darken the LCD screen Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until appears. This setting is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or where you want to save battery power. The recorded picture will not - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 15
LCD screen. 1 Touch . Touch [MENU] during Easy Handycam operation (p. 20). 6 0 min MENU 1/3 TELE MACRO SPOT FOCUS 0:00:00 DISP GUIDE EXPOSURE FADER 2 Touch [DISP GUIDE]. The indicators vary depending on the settings. Select area for guide. DISP GUIDE END 3 Touch the area including the - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 16
time you turn on your camcorder or change the POWER switch position. • If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. In that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then set the - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 17
or a "Memory Stick Duo" Cassette tape You can use mini DV cassettes only (p. 105). • The recordable time varies depending on [REC MODE] (p. 53). 1 Slide and hold the OPEN/ EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. OPEN/EJECT lever 2 Insert a cassette with its window facing - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 18
of recordable pictures varies depending on the image quality or the image size. For details, see page 45. 1 Slide the battery/"Memory Stick Duo 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 - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 19
TV, recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode is recommended. Recording a moving picture or still image on the "Memory Stick Duo" Set the POWER switch to number of recordable pictures, see page 45. Selecting the aspect ratio for recording movies on a tape Be sure to set the POWER switch to CAMERA-TAPE. - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 20
the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the respective lamp to select a recording medium. Recording movies : Light up the CAMERATAPE lamp. Recording still images : Light up the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp. If the POWER switch is set to OFF, slide it down while pressing the green button. 2 Press - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 21
off and all the settings are returned to the previous situation. • The recording mode for tape, and the image size and quality for "Memory Stick Duo" return to the default settings. • What you can do during Easy Handycam operation - Adjust some menu settings (p. 38) If you touch [MENU], adjustable - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 22
direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the respective lamp to select a recording medium. To record on a tape, light up the CAMERA-TAPE lamp. To record on a "Memory Stick Duo," light up the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp. If the POWER switch is set to OFF, slide it down while pressing the green button - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 23
Playback 1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. Recording/Playback 2 Start playing back. Movies On a "Memory Stick Duo" : Touch / to select a picture with , then touch . Still images Touch . The most recently recorded image is - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 24
your camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto. • You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] if you want to zoom to a level greater than 10 ×. To record sound with more presence (4CH MIC REC recording Connect - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 25
battery charge is complete. (In the CAMERA-TAPE mode, it takes a while to fully charge the flash lamp since it charges its battery record in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens can be adjusted with the power zoom lever or the zoom - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 26
7 Recording/playback To check the remaining battery (Battery Info Set the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG), then press DISP/BATT INFO . The battery information red during recording (p. 56). Remote sensor Point the Remote Commander (p. 32) towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder. - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 27
27 Recording/Playback - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 28
size (19, 45) Quality ([FINE] or [STD]) (45) "Memory Stick Duo" indicator and the number of images that can be recorded (approx.) Review button (22) Data code during playback The date/time data and the camera setting data will be recorded automatically. They do not appear on the screen during - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 29
recording will not be recorded. Viewing movies On a tape 1 2 qd 45 Viewing still images 1 qg 9 2016 wd wf qh qj MEMORY PLAY qk ql qf 7 Tape transport indicator Video operation buttons (23) When there is a "Memory Stick Duo" inserted in the camcorder, (STOP) changes to ("Memory - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 30
right Indicator +3 Center Meaning EXT SUR MIC (54) 4CH MIC REC recording (54) AUDIO MODE (53) Continuous photo recording (45) Self-timer recording (44) Interval photo recording (51) Flash light (43) Frame recording (50) Meaning A/VDV OUT (55) DV input (62) Zero set memory (32) Slide show (48) LCD - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 31
not work once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape. Touch . 6 0 min END SEARCH EXECUTING 1 0:00:00 CANCEL Touch here to cancel the operation. The last scene of the most recent recording is played back for about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 32
) (p. 23) ZERO SET MEMORY Transmitter REC START/STOP (p. 22) Power zoom (p. 24) DISPLAY (p. 15) Memory control buttons (Index, -/+, Memory playback) (p. 23) • Aim the Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder (p. 32 26). • To change the battery, see page 113 - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 33
(Date search) You can locate the point where the recording date changes. 1 Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. 2 Press SEARCH M. . 3 Press (previous)/(next) to select a recording date. 6 0 min 0:00:00:00 3 0 min DATE -01 SEACH P.MENU To cancel the operation - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 34
TV Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 10). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. A/V jack A/V 1 (Yellow) (White) (Red) VCRs or TVs 2 : Signal flow A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 35
When you play back a picture recorded in 16:9 aspect ratio on a 4:3 TV not compatible with the 16:9 signal, set [TV TYPE] to [4:3]. When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack) Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 36
instructions below to use each of the menu items listed after this page. 1 Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the respective lamp. [CAMERA-TAPE] lamp: settings on a tape [CAMERA-MEMORY] lamp: Duo" settings on a "Memory VAR. SPD PB 0:00:00:00 DISP GUIDE VOLUME REC CTRL Touch the desired - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 37
Using the Menu After finishing the settings, touch (close) to hide the menu screen. If you decide not to change the setting, touch to return to the previous screen. 37 - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 38
SPOT FOCUS FOCUS TELE MACRO FLASH SET SUPER NS NS LIGHT COLOR SLOW S ZEBRA SELF-TIMER DIGITAL ZOOM STEADYSHOT PROGRES.REC MEMORY SET menu (p. 45) STILL SET × MOVIE SET × ALL ERASE* × FORMAT × FILE NO. × NEW FOLDER × REC FOLDER × PB - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 39
the position of the lamp. *These functions are available during Easy Handycam operation. Using the Menu PRINT Position of lamp: TAPE × EDIT AUDIO MIX × EXT SUR MIC LCD/VF SET A/V DV OUT × VIDEO INPUT × TV TYPE USB-CAMERA USB-PLY/EDT × DISP GUIDE* GUIDEFRAME DATA - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 40
atmosphere of situations such as sunsets, general night views or fireworks. LANDSCAPE**( ) Select to shoot distant subjects clearly. This setting also prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows that comes in between the camcorder and the subject. • Items with one asterisk - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 41
manually. When recording indoors on a clear day, for instance, you can avoid backlight shadows on people next to the window by fixing the exposure to that of the wall side of the room. 2 1 3 Touch [MANUAL ] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 42
CAMERA [FOCUS] is automatically set to [MANUAL]. FOCUS You can adjust the focus manually. Select this when you want to recording. When you want to record a subject at close range, move the power zoom lever to W (wide angle), then adjust the focus. • The minimum distance required between your camcorder - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 43
disconnect the power source from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. REDEYE REDUC You can prevent redeye by activating the flash before recording. Set [ Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 42) when it is hard to focus automatically. ZEBRA This is useful as a guide when adjusting the - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 44
to 120 × zoom is performed digitally. STEADYSHOT You can compensate for camera shake (the default setting is [ON]). Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( ) when using a tripod (optional) or the conversion lens (optional). PROGRES.REC You can reduce image blur when recording moving pictures on tapes, intended - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 45
you set 16:9 (wide) ratio of the screen, [IMAGE SIZE] is set to [2016 × 1134] automatically (p. 19). Capacity of the "Memory Stick Duo" (MB) and the number of recordable pictures In 4:3 aspect ratio 2016 × 1512 * 1600 × 1200 * 640 × 480* 8MB 16MB (supplied) 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 5 8 50 - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 46
selected for image quality. Bottom: [STANDARD] is selected for image quality. • When using the "Memory Stick Duo" made by Sony Corporation. The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording environment. • The image size of a 4:3 picture is as follows. - [FINE] is selected for an - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 47
: - Operate the POWER switch/operation buttons. - Eject the "Memory Stick Duo." FORMAT The supplied or newly purchased "Memory Stick Duo" has camcorder. You will have to format the "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 47), or delete them using your computer. • The number of recordable pictures on a "Memory - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 48
selecting menu items. FADER You can add the following effects to currently recording pictures. Select the desired effect, then touch . When you select 180 degrees and closed with the screen facing out. Make sure that the CAMERA-TAPE or the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp lights up. Close the LCD panel - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 49
/ before touching [START]. • If movies are played in the slide show, you can adjust the volume with / . D. EFFECT (Digital effect) You can add digital effects to your recordings. Touch the desired effect. Adjust the effect with / , then touch . When you select [STILL] or [LUMI. KEY], the - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 50
on the tape in your camcorder. • You cannot add effects to externally input pictures. Also, you cannot output playback pictures edited with digital effects via the DV Interface. • You can save pictures edited using special effects on a "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 63) or record them on another tape (p. 61 - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 51
still image recording starts. To cancel [INT.REC-STL], select [OFF] in step . DEMO MODE The default setting is [ON], allowing you to view the demonstration in about 10 minutes, after you have removed both a cassette and a "Memory Stick Duo" from your camcorder, and slide the POWER switch down - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 52
"Click to DVD")" (p. 77) for details. BURN VCD When your camcorder is connected to a personal computer, you can easily burn the picture recorded on the tape on a CD-R (Direct Access to Video CD Burn) using this command. See "First Step Guide" in the supplied CD-ROM for details. END SEARCH EXEC The - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 53
a dual sound track cassette on your camcorder. • The setting returns to [STEREO] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. AUDIO MIX You can monitor the sound recorded on the tape with audio dubbing or 4CH MIC recording during playback. When playing - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 54
from [4CH MIC] to [WIDE STEREO] or [STEREO]. • You can check the recorded front and rear sound after recording ([AUDIO MIX], p. 53). • Your camcorder cannot output 5.1ch surround sound. • For creating a 5.1ch surround sound compliant DVD, you need software and a device that supports this function - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 55
of the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO cable (optional). TV TYPE See page 34. USB-CAMERA You can view the pictures displayed on the screen of your camcorder on your computer (USB Streaming) via the USB cable. See "First Step Guide" stored on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 70). USB-PLY/EDT (USB-Play/Edit - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 56
VCR remote control unit. • The setting returns to [ON] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. REC LAMP (Recording lamp) The camera recording lamp will not light up during recording when you set this to [OFF]. (The default setting is [ON].) BEEP - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 57
on selecting menu items. CLOCK SET See page 16. WORLD TIME When using your camcorder abroad, you can set the time difference by touching / , the clock will be , Latin America or in Japan (as an Overseas Model). • Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]] (simplified English) for when you cannot find your - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 58
add up to 28 menu items for each POWER switch position. Delete a less important menu 0 min STBY Select the category. 0:00:00 END CAMERA SET PICT. APPLI. EDIT/PLAY STANDARD SET TIME/LANGU. Select button to delete. 0:00:00 MENU DISP GUIDE END 1/3 TELE MACRO EXPOSURE SPOT FOCUS FADER 2 - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 59
Using the Menu Arranging the order of menu items displayed on Personal Menu 1 Touch [P-MENU SET UP] [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, repeat - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 60
to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. A/V jack A/V 1 AUDIO/ VIDEO jacks (Yellow) (White) (Red) VCRs or TVs To S VIDEO jack 2 DV To DV Interface : Signal flow A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect the A/V connecting cable to your camcorder. The A/V jack - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 61
input (such as video 1, video 2, etc.). 3 Prepare your camcorder for playback. Insert the recorded cassette. Set [TV TYPE] according to the playback device (TV, etc.) (p. 34). 4 Start the playback on your camcorder, and record it on the VCR. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 62
on your TV.) 2 If you are recording from a VCR, insert a cassette. 3 Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. 4 Operate your camcorder to record movies. When recording on a tape, touch [ REC CTRL][REC PAUSE]. When recording on a "Memory Stick Duo," touch [MENU] (EDIT - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 63
pictures from a tape to a "Memory Stick Duo" You can record movies or still images on a "Memory Stick Duo." Make sure you have a recorded tape and a "Memory Stick Duo" inserted into your camcorder. 1 Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. 2 Search and record the scene you want - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 64
the LP mode. - When your camcorder is connected via an i.LINK cable. - When the tape is recorded in 4CH MIC REC mode. - When the tape has been recorded in a TV color system other than that of your camcorder. - On blank sections of the tape. - When the write-protect tab of the cassette is set to SAVE - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 65
to a TV or other device using the A/V connecting cable. However, sound you are recording is not output from your camcorder. Check the sound using a TV or other device. Recording sound Insert a recorded cassette into your camcorder beforehand. 1 Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the PLAY/EDIT - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 66
Deleting recorded pictures from the "Memory Stick Duo" 1 Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. 2 Touch . 6 0 min 2016 101-0001 2 / 10 101 MEMORY PLAY P-MENU 3 Select a picture you want to delete with / . • To delete all pictures at once, select [ALL ERASE] (p. 47). 4 - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 67
into your camcorder beforehand. Connect your camcorder to the printer 1 Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. 2 Touch [MENU] (STANDARD SET)[USB-PLY/ EDT][PictBridge] . 3 Connect the USB jack (p. 69) of your camcorder to a printer using the USB cable. 4 Touch (PICT - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 68
to the operating instructions for the printer to be used. • Do not attempt the following operations when is on the screen. The operations may not be performed properly. - Operating the POWER switch. - Disconnecting the USB cable from your camcorder or the printer. - Removing the "Memory Stick Duo - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 69
The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light, a flash, or a microphone. The accessory can be turned on or off as you operate the POWER switch on your camcorder. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your accessory for details. • When you - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 70
from those available for Windows computers. For details, refer to chapter 6 of "First Step Guide" on CD-ROM. For "First Step Guide", see the next section. • There are 2 ways to connect your camcorder to a computer. - USB cable This method is good for copying video and sound recorded on a tape to the - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 71
LINK cable), disc drive (You need a CD-R drive to create a video CD. For the compatible drive, visit the following URL: http://www.ppackage.com/) When playing pictures recorded on a "Memory Stick Duo" on a computer OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 72
a Macintosh computer using a USB cable, you cannot copy pictures recorded on a tape to the computer. To copy recordings from a tape, connect your camcorder to the computer with an i.LINK cable and use the standard software in the OS. Installing the software and "First Step Guide" on a computer You - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 73
with the InstallShield Wizard. In such a case, manually copy "First Step Guide" to your computer according to the message instructions. 5 Select the language for the application to be installed, then click [Next]. 8 Select where to save the software, then click [Next]. 9 Click [Install] on the - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 74
Installing the software and "First Step Guide" on a computer (continued) 10 Select the language for "First Step Guide" to be installed, ] to install the "First Step Guide". Click [Next]. 12 Click [Next], then follow the on-screen instructions to install ImageMixer VCD2. Click [Finish]. 74 - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 75
Package Menu] and [Picture Package Menu destination Folder] (and "First Step Guide", if installed by steps 11-12) appear on the desktop. 15 Remove your camcorder is not connected to the computer. 2 Turn on the computer. Close all applications running on the computer before installing the software. - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 76
Guide" is not installed automatically. Starting up on a Macintosh computer Double-click "FirstStepGuide.pdf". For inquires about this software Pixela User Support Center Pixela Home Page Windows Package by Sony Corporation would download it from the Adobe Systems web page: http://www.adobe.com/ 76 - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 77
Creating a DVD (Direct Access to "Click to DVD") You can create DVDs when you connect your camcorder to a Sony VAIO series computer* that supports "Click to DVD" via an i.LINK cable (optional). The picture is automatically copied and written to a DVD. The following procedures describe how to create - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 78
. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source since it takes a few hours to create a DVD. 3 Insert a recorded cassette into your camcorder. 4 Connect your camcorder to a computer via an i.LINK cable (optional) (p. 77). • When you connect your camcorder to a computer, make sure you insert the - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 79
screen of your camcorder. • Do not disconnect the i.LINK cable or set the POWER switch to another mode on your camcorder until the picture recorded on the same tape. • You cannot operate your camcorder in the following situations: - While playing back a tape - While recording images onto a "Memory - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 80
) Using the A/V connecting cable and an i.LINK cable (optional), you can convert an analog signal output from an analog device such as a VCR to a digital signal and transfer it to a digital device, such as a computer, via your camcorder. Software that can record the video signal must be installed on - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 81
does not support the signal convert function. • You may not be able to output the pictures correctly depending on the condition of the analog video signal input to your camcorder. • You cannot transfer pictures with copyright protection signals to a computer. • You can use a USB cable instead of - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 82
If you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, remove the power source and contact your Sony dealer. Overall operations/Easy Handycam The power does not turn on. • The battery pack is discharged, running low - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 83
CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged. • Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly. If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet and contact your Sony dealer.The battery pack may be damaged. The power turns off frequently although the - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 84
to adjust the lens (p. 14). The picture in the viewfinder has disappeared. • Close the LCD panel. The picture is not displayed in the viewfinder when the LCD panel is open (p. 14). Cassette tapes The cassette cannot be ejected from the compartment. • Make sure the power source (battery pack or AC - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 85
Troubleshooting The cassette is not ejected even when the cassette lid is open. • Moisture condensation is starting in your camcorder (p. 111). The Cassette Memory indicator or title display does not appear while using a cassette with Cassette Memory. • This camcorder does not support Cassette - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 86
file format is not supported on your camcorder (p. 106). Recording Refer also to "Adjusting the image during recording" (p. 88) and "Memory Stick Duo" section (p. 85). The tape does not start when you press REC START/STOP. • Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the CAMERA-TAPE lamp (p. 22). • The - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 87
of the tape. This is not a malfunction. Smooth interval recording stops/[Smooth interval rec discontinued due to error.] appears and recording stops. • The video head may be dirty. Use a cleaning cassette (optional). • Try again from the beginning. • Use a Sony mini DV cassette. Continued 87 - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 88
] cannot be changed. • [FLASH LEVEL] cannot be changed during Easy Handycam operation (p. 43). [DIGITAL ZOOM] does not function. • [DIGITAL ZOOM] does not function when you set [TELE MACRO] to [ON]. A vertical band appears when recording candlelight or electric light in the dark. • This occurs when - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 89
). You cannot play back the tape. • Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. • Rewind the tape (p. 23). Troubleshooting The pictures stored on a "Memory Stick Duo" are not played back in the actual size or aspect ratio. • Pictures recorded on other devices may not appear in the - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 90
using an S VIDEO plug, make sure the red and white plugs of the A/V connecting cable are connected as well (p. 34). The sound breaks off. • Clean the head using the cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 111). "---" is displayed on the screen. • The tape you are playing was recorded without setting the - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 91
select grayed items in the current recording/playback situation. You cannot use [PROGRAM AE]. • You cannot use [PROGRAM AE] together with: - NightShot - [SUPER NS] - [COLOR SLOW S] - [TELE MACRO] • [SPORTS] will not work when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA-MEMORY. You cannot use [SPOT METER - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 92
Troubleshooting (continued) You cannot use [WHITE BAL.]. • You cannot use [WHITE cannot use [TELE MACRO]. • You cannot use [TELE MACRO] together with: - [PROGRAM AE] - Recording a movie on a tape or "Memory Stick Duo." You cannot use [SUPER NS]. • You cannot use [SUPER NS] together with: - [FADER - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 93
Troubleshooting ] set to [MANUAL] - Other than cable is not connected properly. Make sure that the A/V connecting cable is connected to the proper jack, i.e. to the output jack of a device you are dubbing a picture from, or to the input jack of another device for dubbing a picture from your camcorder - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 94
on the computer. • Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the CAMERA-TAPE lamp on your camcorder, and set [USB-CAMERA] to [USB STREAM] (p. 55). (Only when connecting to the Windows computer with a USB cable) • Disconnect the cable from the computer, turn on the camcorder, then connect it again. 94 - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 95
software in the OS. You cannot view the pictures recorded on a "Memory Stick Duo" on the computer. • Insert a "Memory Stick Duo" in the correct direction, then push it all the way in. • You cannot use an i.LINK cable. Connect the camcorder and the computer using the USB cable. • Slide the POWER - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 96
copying and viewing pictures recorded on a "Memory Stick Duo" - [? Sony Handycam] or [? Sony DSC] with a "?" mark in the [Other devices] folder 5 When the [Confirm Device Removal] screen appears, click [OK]. 6 Turn off the power of your camcorder, disconnect the USB cable, then restart the computer - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 97
Troubleshooting For copying and viewing pictures recorded on a "Memory Stick Duo" - [? Sony Handycam] or [? Sony DSC] with a "?" mark in the [Other devices] folder 5 When the [Confirm Device Removal] screen appears, click [OK]. 6 Turn off the power of your camcorder, disconnect the USB cable, then - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 98
Troubleshooting (continued) 5 Double-click [Setup.exe]. • Deleting anything other than [USB Composite Device], [USB Audio Device], [USB Device], [? Sony Handycam] and [? Sony DSC] may cause a malfunction of your computer. You cannot copy pictures to the Windows computer. • Display pictures recorded - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 99
following URL: http://www.ppackage.com/ [USB streaming... This function is not available.] appears on the screen of your camcorder. • Start recording or playing back pictures recorded on a "Memory Stick Duo" after USB Streaming is finished. "First Step Guide" is not displayed correctly. • Follow the - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 100
111). • Remove the power source. Reconnect it again and operate your camcorder again. • Change the cassette. Press RESET (p. 26), and operate your camcorder again. E:61: / E:62: / E:91: • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Inform them of the 5-digit code, which - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 101
, follow the instructions. Battery Use the " InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (p. 108). Battery level is low. • Change the battery (p. 10, 108) Old battery. Use a new one (p. 108). Re-attach the power source (p. 10). Moisture condensation Moisture condensation. Eject the cassette (p. 111) Moisture - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 102
still images on Memory Stick (p. 106). Cannot record movies on Memory Stick (p. 106). PictBridge compliant printer Check the connected device. • Switch off the printer and switch it on again, then disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it. Connect the camcorder to a PictBridge compatible printer - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 103
sound to the tape recorded with 4CH MIC REC. Cannot use 4CH MIC REC (p. 54). • Disconnect the external 4CH microphone (optional) once, then connect it again. Dirty video head. Use a cleaning cassette (p. 111). Cannot start Easy Handycam Cannot cancel Easy Handycam (p. 20). USB is invalid in this - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 104
57). AC-L200 [a] [b] On TV color systems Your camcorder is an NTSC systembased camcorder. If you want to view the playback picture on a TV, it must be an NTSC system based TV (see the following list) with an AUDIO/VIDEO input jack. System NTSC PAL PAL - M PAL - N SECAM Used in Bahama Islands - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 105
, you cannot copy it to a tape 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 - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 106
This file name appears on the screen on your camcorder. - MOV00001.MPG: This file name appears on the display of a computer. • A "Memory Stick Duo" formatted by a computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder. • Data read/write speed may vary depending on the - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 107
PRO Duo" that can be used on your camcorder is 1 GB. • This unit does not support high speed data transfer. On image data compatibility • Image data files recorded on a "Memory Stick Duo" by your camcorder conform to the Design Rule for Camera File Systems universal standard established by the JEITA - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 108
). • Be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) when not recording or playing back on your camcorder. The battery pack is also consumed when your camcorder is in recording standby or playback pause. • Have spare battery packs ready for two or three times the expected recording time, and make trial - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 109
and environment for each battery pack. About i.LINK The DV Interface on this unit is an i.LINKcompliant DV Interface. This section describes the i.LINK standard and its features. What is i.LINK? i.LINK is a digital serial interface for transferring digital video, digital audio, and other data - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 110
application software, refer also to the operating instructions for the device to be connected. About the required i.LINK cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable (during DV dubbing). 110 Maintenance and precautions On use and care • Do not use or store the camcorder and accessories in - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 111
(after about one hour). Video head • When the video head becomes dirty, you cannot record pictures normally, or distorted picture or sound is played back. • If the following problem occurs, clean the video heads for 10 seconds with the Sony DVM12CLD cleaning cassette (optional). - Mosaic-pattern - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 112
AC Adaptor during the operation. Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. Disconnect cables other than that of the AC Adaptor from your camcorder, then eject the cassette and "Memory Stick Duo" from your camcorder. Touch [MENU] (STANDARD SET) [CALIBRATION - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 113
will not be affected as long as you are not recording the date. Procedures Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it with the POWER switch set to OFF (CHG) for more than 24 hours. To change the battery of the Remote Commander While pressing on the tab - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 114
Using the Strap Belt as a wrist strap This is useful for carrying your camcorder. 1 Open the hook and loop fastener of the hand pad and Hand pad 2 Move the hand pad fully to the right , then close the hook and loop fastener again . 3 Use the Strap Belt as a wrist strap as illustrated. 114 - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 115
(Fs 48 kHz, stereo) Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette Mini DV cassette with the mark printed Tape speed SP: Approx. 18.81 mm/s LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/s Recording/ playback time SP: 60 min (using a DVM60 cassette) LP: 90 min (using a DVM60 cassette) Fast forward/ rewind time - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 116
(continued) Average power consumption Operating temperature Storage temperature Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Supplied accessories During camera recording using the viewfinder 3.0 W (when using the battery pack) During camera recording using the LCD 3.3 W (when using the battery pack) 0 °C to - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 117
60, 77 D. EFFECT (Digital effect 49, 93 E EASY button 20 Easy Handycam 20 EDIT SEARCH 31 END SEARCH 31, 52 END SEARCH/EDIT SEARCH/Rec review display switch button 28 ERASE ALL ERASE 47 Pictures 66 EXPOSURE 41, 91 EXP. BRKTG (Exposure bracketing).......... 45 EXT SUR MIC 54 EDIT/PLAY menu - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 118
14 Lens cover 22 Lid 17 Lithium battery 113 LP (Long Play 53 LUMI. KEY (Luminance key 49 M Macintosh 72, 75 Maintenance 110 Main sound 53 MEMORY SET menu.......... 45 "Memory Stick 106 "Memory Stick Duo 17 FORMAT 47 Insert/Eject 18 Number of recordable pictures 45 Recordable time - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 119
Menu R Rechargeable battery pack See Battery Recording 22 Recording capacity 28 Cassette 28 Memory Stick 28 Recording time 12, 46 REC CTRL (Recording control 62 REC FOLDER (Recording folder 47 REC LAMP 56 REC lamp (Recording lamp 26 REC MODE (Recording mode 53 Rec review 31 REC START - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 120
VIDEO jack 34, 60 T Tape See Cassette Tape counter 28 Tape playback select button 29 Telephoto 24 TELE MACRO 42, 92 TIME/LANGU. menu.......... 57 Time code 28 Touch panel 15 Trademark 123 TRAIL 50 Transmitter 32 Tripod 25 TV 34, 60 TV color systems 104 TV TYPE 34 U USB-CAMERA 55 USB - Sony DCR-HC90 | Operating Guide - Page 121
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. • Picture Package is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • is a trademark. • Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of U.S. Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. • iMac, iBook, Macintosh, Mac OS, PowerBook and PowerMac are trademarks of
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Digital Video Camera Recorder
Operating Guide
DCR-HC90
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Using the Menu
Dubbing/Editing
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