2
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
WARNING
3
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
For your protection, please read these safety
instructions completely before operating
the appliance, and keep this manual for
future reference.
Carefully observe all warnings, precautions
and instructions on the appliance, or the one
described in the operating instructions and
adhere to them.
Power Sources
This set should be operated only from the type of
power source indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of the type of electrical power
supplied to your home, consult your dealer or
local power company. For those sets designed to
operate from battery power, or other sources, refer
to the operating instructions.
Polarization
This set may be equipped with a polarized ac
power cord plug (a plug having one blade wider
than the other).
This plug will fit into the power outlet only one
way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to
insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing
the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact
your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
plug by forcing it in.
Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or
convenience receptacles beyond their capacity,
since this can result in fire or electric shock.
Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into the set
through openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short out parts that could result
in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the set.
Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.
Cleaning
Unplug the set from the wall outlet before
cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners
or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened
with water for cleaning the exterior of the set.
Water and Moisture
Do not use power-line operated sets near water –
for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen
sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool, etc.
Power-Cord Protection
Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to the
plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord
exits from the appliance.
Accessories
Do not place the set on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table. The set may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious
damage to the set. Use only a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table recommended by the
manufacturer.
Ventilation
The slots and openings in the cabinet are provided
for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable
operation of the set, and to protect it from
overheating, these slots and openings must never
be blocked or covered.
– Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth
or other materials.
– Never block the slots and openings by placing
the set on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar
surface.
– Never place the set in a confined space, such as
a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper
ventilation is provided.
– Do not place the set near or over a radiator or
heat register, or where it is exposed to direct
sunlight.
Use
Installation
Continued ,
4
Lightning
For added protection for this set during a lightning
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for
long periods of time, unplug it from the wall
outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.
This will prevent damage to the set due to
lightning and power-line surges.
Damage Requiring Service
Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
– When the power cord or plug is damaged or
frayed.
– If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the set.
– If the set has been exposed to rain or water.
– If the set has been subject to excessive shock by
being dropped, or the cabinet has been
damaged.
– If the set does not operate normally when
following the operating instructions. Adjust
only those controls that are specified in the
operating instructions. Improper adjustment 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 attempt to service the set yourself as
opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Replacement parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer that have the same
characteristics as the original parts.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock, or other hazards.
Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to the
set, ask the service technician to perform routine
safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer)
to determine that the set is in safe operating
condition.
Service
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (Continued)
5
Read this first
Before operating the unit, please read this
manual thoroughly, and retain it for future
reference.
Replace the battery with the
specified type only. Otherwise, fire
or injury may result.
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion batteries are
recyclable. You can help preserve
our environment by returning
your used rechargeable batteries
to the collection and recycling
location nearest you.
For more information regarding recycling of
rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-
8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking
Lithium-Ion batteries.
Battery pack
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
If you have any questions about this
product, you may call:
Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-
222-SONY (7669).
The number below is for the FCC related
matters only.
Regulatory Information
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
Note
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications.
CAUTION
For customers in the U.S.A. and
CANADA
For customers in the U.S.A.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: DCR-HC28
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA
92127 U.S.A.
Telephone Number: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Continued ,
6
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
The supplied interface cable must be used with the
equipment in order to comply with the limits for a
digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of
FCC Rules.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the
bottom. Record the serial number in the space
provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever
you call your Sony dealer regarding this product.
For the State of California, USA only
Perchlorate Material - special handling may
apply, See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains
perchlorate.
Types of cassette you can use in your
camcorder
• You can use mini DV cassettes marked
with . Your camcorder is not
compatible with the Cassette Memory
function (p. 65).
Using the camcorder
• Do not hold the camcorder by the
following parts.
• The camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof
or waterproof.
See “Maintenance and precautions”
(p. 68).
• Before connecting your camcorder to
another device with an i.LINK cable, be
sure to insert the connector plug the
correct way, and not forcibly to avoid
damaging the terminal, or cause a
malfunction of your camcorder.
About menu items, LCD panel,
viewfinder, and lens
• A menu item that is grayed out is not
available under the current recording or
playback conditions.
Model No. DCR-HC28
Serial No.
Model No. AC-
Serial No.
Notes on use
Battery packViewfinder
LCD panel
Read this first (Continued)
7
• The LCD screen and the viewfinder are
manufactured using extremely high-
precision technology, so over 99.99% of
the pixels are operational for effective
use. However, there may be some tiny
black points and/or bright points (white,
red, blue, or green in color) that appear
constantly on the LCD screen and the
viewfinder. These points are normal
results of the manufacturing process and
do not affect the recording in any way.
• Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder,
or the lens to direct sunlight for long
periods of time may cause 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 as at dusk.
On recording
• Before starting to record, test the
recording function to make sure the
picture and sound are recorded without
any problems.
• Compensation for the contents of
recordings cannot be provided, even if
recording or playback is not possible due
to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage
media, etc.
• TV color systems differ depending on the
countries/regions. To view your
recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC
system-based TV.
• Television programs, films, video tapes,
and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials
may be contrary to the copyright laws.
About this manual
• The images of the LCD screen and the
viewfinder used in this manual for
illustration purposes are captured using a
digital still camera, and therefore may
appear different.
• The on-screen displays in each local
language are used for illustrating the
operating procedures. Change the screen
language before using your camcorder if
necessary (p. 17).
• Design and specifications of recording
media and accessories are subject to
change without notice.
About the Carl Zeiss lens
Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl
Zeiss lens, which 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.
* MTF stands for Modulation Transfer
Function. The number value indicates the
amount of light from a subject coming into
the lens.
Black point
White, red, blue
or green point
8
Table of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ..................................................................3
Read this first ........................................................................................... 5
Step 1: Checking supplied items ............................................................ 11
Step 2: Charging the battery pack ......................................................... 12
Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly ......... 15
Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder ....................................16
Step 5: Using the touch panel ................................................................17
Changing the language setting .................................................................... 17
Checking the screen indicators (Display guide) .......................................... 17
Step 6: Setting the date and time ........................................................... 19
Step 7: Inserting a Cassette ................................................................... 20
Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam) ........................................22
Recording ............................................................................................... 24
Playback ................................................................................................ 25
Functions used for recording/playback, etc. .......................................... 26
Recording
To use zoom
To record in dark places (NightShot plus)
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT)
To adjust the focus for an off center subject (SPOT FOCUS)
To fix the exposure for the selected subject (Flexible spot meter)
To record in mirror mode
To use a tripod
To use a Shoulder Belt
Playback
To play back the images with added special effects (Picture effect)
Recording/playback
To check the remaining battery (Battery Info)
To turn off the operation confirmation beep (BEEP)
To initialize the settings (RESET)
Other part names and functions
Indicators displayed during recording/playback .....................................28
Searching for the starting point .............................................................. 30
Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording
(END SEARCH) .................................................................................. 30
Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH) ........................................................... 30
Getting Started
Recording/Playback
9
Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review) ....................... 31
Playing the picture on a TV ....................................................................32
Using the menu items ...........................................................34
Operation button items ...........................................................................36
Menu items .............................................................................................41
MANUAL SET menu ......................................................................42
– PROGRAM AE/P EFFECT, etc.
CAMERA SET menu ......................................................................43
– D ZOOM/WIDE SEL/STEADYSHOT, etc.
VCR SET menu ..............................................................................45
– AUDIO MIX
LCD/VF SET menu .........................................................................45
– LCD B.L./LCD COLOR/VF B.L., etc
TAPE SET menu ............................................................................46
– REC MODE/AUDIO MODE/REMAIN
SETUP MENU menu ......................................................................47
– CLOCK SET/LANGUAGE, etc.
OTHERS menu ..............................................................................47
– WORLD TIME/BEEP, etc.
Dubbing to VCR/DVD device, etc. ..........................................................48
Recording pictures from a VCR, etc. ......................................................50
Dubbing sound to a recorded tape .........................................................51
Jacks to connect external devices ..........................................................53
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................54
Warning indicators and messages .........................................................61
Using the Menu
Dubbing/Editing
Troubleshooting
Continued ,
10
Using your camcorder abroad ................................................................64
Usable cassette tapes ............................................................................65
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ...................................................66
About i.LINK ........................................................................................... 67
Maintenance and precautions ................................................................68
Specifications .........................................................................................71
Index ...................................................................................................... 74
Additional Information
Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en español 77
11
Getting Started
Getting Started
Step 1: Checking supplied items
Make sure that you have following items
supplied with your camcorder.
The number in the parentheses indicates the
number of that item supplied.
AC Adaptor (1) (p. 12)
Power cord (1) (p. 12)
A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 32, 48)
Lens cap (1) (p. 15, 24)
• To attach the lens cap
Attach the lens cap to the metal fittings of the
grip belt, as illustrated below, using the strap.
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP30 (1)
(p. 12, 66)
Operating Guide (This manual) (1)
12
Step 2: Charging the battery pack
You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM”
battery pack (P series/H series)
(p. 66) after attaching it to your
camcorder.
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).
3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the
DC IN jack on your camcorder.
4 Connect the power cord to the AC
Adaptor and the wall outlet.
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and
charging starts.
POWER switch
DC IN jack
DC plug
AC Adaptor
Power cord
To the wall outlet
1
2
With the v mark facing to the
LCD screen
DC IN jack
CHG (charge) lamp
13
Getting Started
5 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off
when the battery is fully charged.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from
the DC IN jack.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the
DC IN jack holding both the camcorder
and the DC plug.
To use an outside power source
You can operate your camcorder using the
power from the wall outlet 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 Slide the POWER switch to
OFF(CHG). Hold down the V
BATT(battery) release lever with one
hand.
2 Remove the battery in the direction of
the arrow with the other hand.
When storing the battery pack
Fully discharge the battery before storing it
for an extended period (p. 66).
Charging time
Approximate time (min.) required when
you fully charge a fully discharged battery
pack.
Recording time
Approximate time (min.) available when
you use a fully charged battery pack.
• All times measured under the following
conditions:
Top: Recording with LCD screen.
Bottom: Recording with viewfinder while the
LCD panel closed.
* Typical recording time shows the time when
you repeat recording start/stop, turning the
power on/off and zooming.
2
1
POWER switch
V BATT (battery)
release lever
Battery pack Charging time
NP-FP30 (supplied) 115
NP-FP50 125
NP-FP71 170
NP-FP90 220
NP-FH50 135
NP-FH70 170
NP-FH100 390
Battery pack
Continuous
recording
time
Typical
recording
time*
NP-FP30
(supplied)
95 45
110 55
NP-FP50 135 65
160 80
NP-FP71 330 165
395 195
NP-FP90 500 250
580 290
NP-FH50 155 75
180 90
NP-FH70 330 165
395 195
NP-FH100 760 380
890 445
Continued ,
14
Playing time
Approximate time (min.) available when
you use a fully charged battery pack.
On the battery pack
• Before changing the battery pack, slide the
POWER switch to OFF(CHG).
• The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during
charging, or the Battery Info (p. 27) will not be
correctly displayed under the following
conditions.
– The battery pack is not attached correctly.
– The battery pack is damaged.
– The battery pack is worn-out. (For Battery
Info only.)
• The power will not be supplied from the battery
as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the
DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the
power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet.
On the charging/recording/playback time
• Times measured with the camcorder at 25 °C
(77 °F). (10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) is
recommended.)
• The recording and playback time will be shorter
when you use your camcorder in low
temperatures.
• The recording and playback time will be shorter
depending on the conditions under which you
use your camcorder.
On the AC Adaptor
• Use the nearby wall outlet when using the AC
Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the
wall outlet immediately if any malfunction
occurs while using your camcorder.
• Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow
space, such as between a wall and furniture.
• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC
Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic
objects. This may cause a malfunction.
PRECAUTION
• Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power
(house current) is still supplied to it while
connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor.
Battery pack
LCD panel
opened
LCD panel
closed
NP-FP30
(supplied)
105 135
NP-FP50 150 190
NP-FP71 370 465
NP-FP90 550 705
NP-FH50 170 220
NP-FH70 370 465
NP-FH100 845 1065
Step2: Charging the battery pack (Continued)
15
Getting Started
Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your
camcorder firmly
To record or play back, slide the POWER
switch repeatedly to turn on the respective
lamp.
When using it for the first time, the
[CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 19).
1 Remove the lens cap by pressing
both knobs on the sides of the
cap.
2 Slide the POWER switch
repeatedly in the direction of the
arrow to turn on the respective
lamp.
Lamps that light up
CAMERA: To record on a tape.
PLAY/EDIT: To play or edit pictures.
• After you have set the date and time
([CLOCK SET], p. 19), the next time you
turn on the power of your camcorder, the
current date and time will be displayed on
the LCD screen for a few seconds.
3 Hold the camcorder correctly.
4 Ensure a good grip, then fasten
the grip belt.
To turn off the power
1 Slide the POWER switch to
OFF(CHG).
2 Attach the lens cap.
• At the time of purchase, the power will be set to
turn off automatically if you leave your
camcorder without any operation attempted for
approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power
([A.SHUT OFF], p. 47).
POWER switch Lens cap
If the POWER
switch is set to
OFF(CHG), slide it
while pressing the
green button.
2
1
4
3
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Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the
camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best
angle to record or play (2).
• If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the
lens side, you can close the LCD panel with the
LCD screen facing out. This is convenient
during playback operations.
• See [LCD BRT] (p. 39) to adjust the brightness
of the LCD screen.
You can view pictures using the viewfinder
to avoid wearing down the battery, or when
the picture seen on the LCD screen is poor.
• You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder
backlight by selecting (LCD/VF SET) -
[VF B.L.] (p. 46).
• You can adjust the [FADER] and the
[EXPOSURE] setting using the viewfinder
(p. 37).
The LCD panel
2
1
180 degrees
(max.)
90 degrees
(max.)
90 degrees to the
camcorder
The viewfinder
Viewfinder lens
adjustment lever
Move it until the picture is
clear.
Viewfinder
17
Getting Started
Step 5: Using the touch panel
You can play back recorded pictures
(p. 25), or change the settings (p. 34) using
the touch panel.
Place your hand on the rear side of
the LCD panel to support it. Then,
touch the buttons displayed on the
screen.
• If the buttons on the touch panel do not work
correctly, adjust the LCD screen
(CALIBRATION) (p. 70).
• Dots in lines may appear on the LCD screen, but
this is not a malfunction. These dots are not
recorded.
To hide the screen indicators
Press DISP/BATT INFO to toggle the
screen indicators (such as time code) on or
off.
You can change the on-screen displays to
show messages in a specified language.
Select the screen language in [
LANGUAGE] on the (SETUP
MENU) (p. 34, 47).
You can easily check the meaning of each
indicator (p. 29) that appears on the LCD
screen.
1 Touch .
2 Touch [DISP GUIDE].
The indicators vary depending on the
settings.
Touch the button on the LCD screen.
DISP/BATT INFO
Changing the language setting
Checking the screen indicators
(Display guide)
SPOT
FOCUS
FOCUS
MENU FAD ER END
SCH
EXPO–
SURE
SPOT
METER
DISP
GUIDE
PA G E 1 PA G E 2
60min
–:––:––
Select area for guide.
DISP GUIDE
END
Continued ,
18
3 Touch the area including the
indicator that you want to check.
The meanings of the indicators in the
area are listed on the screen. If you
cannot find the indicator you want to
check, touch [PAGE r]/[PAGE R] to
toggle.
When you touch [ RET.], the screen
returns to the area selecting display.
To finish the operation
Touch [END].
DISP GUIDE
END
FOCUS:
MANUAL
PROGRAM AE:
SPOTLIGHT
P EFFECT:
SEPIA
1/2
RET.PAGEPAGE
Step 5: Using the touch panel (Continued)
19
Getting Started
Step 6: Setting the date and time
Set the date and time when using this
camcorder for the first time. If you do not
set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET]
screen appears every time you turn on your
camcorder 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
date and time again (p. 71).
Skip to step 4 when you set the clock for
the first time.
1 Touch t [MENU].
2 Select (SETUP MENU) with
/ , then touch [EXEC].
3 Select [CLOCK SET] with /
, then touch [EXEC].
4 Set [Y] (year) with / ,
then touch .
You can set any year up to the year
2079.
5 Set [M] (month), then touch
and repeat for [D] (day), [H] (hour)
and [M] (minute).
For midnight, set it to 12:00 AM.
For midday, set it to 12:00 PM.
The clock starts.
• 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 39 for [DATA CODE]
(During Easy Handycam operation, you can set
only [DATE/TIME])).
POWER switch
MANUAL SET
PROGRAM AE
P EFFECT
AUTO
SHTR
EXEC
RET.
SETUP MENU
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
DEMO MODE
EXEC
RET.
--
:
--
:
--
CLOCK SET
YMDHM
OK
2007 JAN 1
:
00
12
AM
CLOCK SET
OK
YMDHM
2007
JAN
:
00
AM
112
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Step 7: Inserting a Cassette
You can use mini DV cassettes only
(p. 65).
• The recordable time varies depending on [REC
MODE] (p. 46).
1 Slide and hold the OPEN/
EJECT lever in the direction of the
arrow and open the lid.
The cassette compartment automatically
comes out and opens up.
2 Insert a cassette with its window
facing outwards, then press
.
The cassette compartment
automatically slides back in.
• Do not force the cassette
compartment closed by pressing the
portion marked while
it is sliding in. It may cause a
malfunction.
3 Close the lid.
To eject the cassette
Open the lid following the same procedure
as described in step 1 and remove the
cassette.
OPEN/EJECT lever
Lid
Window
Push the center of the back
of the cassette lightly.
Cassette compartment
{DO NOT PUSH}
21
Getting Started
22
Recording/Playback
Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam)
1 Slide the POWER switch A in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn
on the CAMERA lamp.
2 Press EASY C.
3 Press REC START/STOP B to start recording.*
* Movies are recorded in SP (Standard Play) mode on a cassette.
Recording
A
B
D C
With this Easy Handycam operation, most of
the camera settings are automatically optimally
adjusted, which frees you from detailed
adjustments. The screen font size increases for
easy viewing.
Remove the lens cap (p. 15).
If the POWER switch A is set to OFF(CHG),
slide it while pressing the green button.
EASY
appears on the screen D.
A
0:00:00
REC
FN
60min
The indicator (A) changes [STBY] to [REC].
To stop recording, press B again.
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Recording/Playback
Slide the POWER switch A in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on
the PLAY/EDIT lamp. Touch the buttons on the screen D as follows.
x To cancel Easy Handycam operation
Press EASY C again. disappears from the screen D.
x Adjustable menu settings during Easy Handycam operation
Touch and [MENU] to display adjustable menu settings. See page 34 for details on
setting.
• Almost all the settings return to the default setting automatically (p. 41).
• Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you want to add any effects or settings to the images. Almost all the
settings are returned to the previous situation.
x Unavailable buttons during Easy Handycam
During Easy Handycam operation, the BACK LIGHT button (p. 26) is unavailable. [Invalid
during Easy Handycam operation.] appears if operations not available during Easy Handycam
are attempted.
Playback
A
B
C
A Stop
B Play/Pause toggles as you touch it
C Rewind/Fast forward
Touch , then touch to
start playback.
If the POWER switch is
set to OFF(CHG), slide it
while pressing the green
button.
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Recording
1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on
the CAMERA lamp.
2 Press REC START/STOP to start recording.
To stop movie recording
Press REC START/STOP again.
Lens cap
Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs
on the sides of the cap
POWER switch
REC START/
STOP
If the POWER switch is set to OFF(CHG),
slide it while pressing the green button.
A
The indicator (A) changes [STBY] to [REC].
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Recording/Playback
Playback
1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow
repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.
2 Start playing back.
Touch to rewind the tape to the desired point, then touch to start
playback.
To adjust the volume
Touch t [PAGE1] t [VOL], then / to adjust the volume.
To search for a scene during playback
Touch and hold / during playback (Picture Search), or / while fast
forwarding or rewinding the tape (Skip Scan).
• You can play back in various modes ([V SPD PLAY], p. 40).
A
B
C
A Stop
B Play/Pause toggles as you touch it
• Playback automatically stops if pause is engaged for more than 3 minutes.
C Rewind/Fast forward
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Functions used for recording/playback, etc.
To use zoom.......................... 1
Move the power zoom lever 1 slightly for
a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster
zoom.
• The minimum possible distance between
camcorder and subject while maintaining 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 [D ZOOM] (p. 43) if you want to
zoom to a level greater than 20 ×.
• Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom
lever. If you move your finger off the power
zoom lever, the operation sound of the power
zoom lever may also be recorded.
• [STEADYSHOT] may not reduce image
blurring as desired when the power zoom lever
is set to the T (Telephoto) side.
To record in dark places (NightShot
plus) ................................... 2
Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch 2 to
ON. ( and [“NIGHTSHOT PLUS”]
appear.)
• The NightShot plus function uses infrared light.
Therefore, do not cover the infrared port 3
with your fingers or other objects. Remove the
conversion lens (optional) if it is attached.
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 36)
when it is hard to focus automatically.
• Do not use these functions in bright places. This
may cause a malfunction.
To adjust the exposure for backlit
subjects (BACK LIGHT).............. 6
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects,
press BACK LIGHT 6 to display .. To
cancel the back light function, press BACK
LIGHT again.
Recording
q;
qa
9
6
7
8
1
2
5
4
3
qs
Close view: (Telephoto)
Wider range of view: (Wide angle)
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Recording/Playback
To adjust the focus for an off center
subject (SPOT FOCUS) ............. 0
See [SPOT FOCUS] on page 36.
To fix the exposure for the selected
subject (Flexible spot meter)...... 0
See [SPOT METER] on page 36.
To record in mirror mode .......... qa
Open the LCD panel qa 90 degrees to the
camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees
to the lens side (2).
• A mirror-image of the subject appears on the
LCD screen, but the picture will be normal
when recorded.
To use a tripod....................... qs
Attach the tripod (optional: the length of the
screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.))
to the tripod receptacle qs using a tripod
screw.
To use a Shoulder Belt ............. 5
Attach the Shoulder Belt (optional) to its
designated hook 5.
To play back the images with added
special effects (Picture effect) .... 0
See [P EFFECT] on page 42.
To check the remaining battery
(Battery Info) ......................... 7
Set the POWER switch to OFF(CHG), then
press DISP/BATT INFO 7. The battery
information appears for about 7 seconds.
You can view the battery information for up
to 20 seconds by pressing DISP/BATT
INFO again while the battery information is
displayed.
To turn off the operation confirmation
beep (BEEP) .......................... 0
See [BEEP] on page 47.
To initialize the settings
(RESET)................................ 8
Press RESET 8 to initialize all the
settings, including the setting of the date
and time.
Other part names and functions
D Internal stereo microphone
I Speaker
Playback sound comes out from the
speaker.
• For how to adjust the volume, see page 25.
Playback
2
1
Recording/playback
BATTERY INFO
BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL
REC TIME AVAILABLE
LCD SCREEN
VIEWFINDER
:
:
86
99
min
min
0% 50% 100%
Remaining battery (approx.)
Recording capacity (approx.)
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Indicators displayed during recording/playback
A Remaining battery (approx.)
B Recording mode (SP or LP) (46)
C Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or
[REC] (recording))
D Recording: Tape counter (hour:
minute: second)
Playback: Time code (hour: minute:
second: frame)
E Recording capacity of the tape (approx.)
(46)
F Function button (34)
The date/time during recording and the
camera setting data will be recorded
automatically. They do not appear on the
screen during recording, but you can check
them as [DATA CODE] during playback
(p. 39).
G Tape transport indicator
H Video operation buttons (25)
Recording
Data code during recording
123 4 5
6
Viewing
127 4 5
68
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Recording/Playback
You can use [DISP GUIDE] (p. 17) to
check the function of each indicator that
appears on the LCD screen.
• Some of the indicators may not appear when
you use [DISP GUIDE].
Upper left
Upper right
Center
Bottom
Indicators when you made
changes
Indicator Meaning
AUDIO MODE (46)
Indicator Meaning
DV input (50)
Indicator Meaning
NightShot plus (26)
% Z Warning (61)
0:00:00STBY
FN
+
EDIT
60min
60min
/
Upper left Upper right
Bottom Center
Indicator Meaning
Flexible spot meter (36)/
Manual exposure (38)
9 Manual focus (36)
.
Backlight (26)
PROGRAM AE (42)
Picture effect (42)
n White balance (38)
Wide select (44)
SteadyShot off (44)
Panel off (37)
EDITSEARCH (44)
+
EDIT
/
( ) is a reference page.
The indicators during recording will not be recorded.
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Searching for the starting point
Make sure that the CAMERA lamp
lights up (p. 24).
[END SCH] (END SEARCH) will not
work once you eject the cassette after you
have recorded on the tape.
Touch t [PAGE1], then touch
[END SCH].
The last scene of the most recent
recording is played back for about 5
seconds, and the camcorder enters the
standby mode at the point where the last
recording has finished.
• [END SCH] will not work correctly when there
is a blank section between recorded sections on
the tape.
• This operation is also available when the
POWER switch is set to PLAY/EDIT.
You can search for the start point to start
the next recording while viewing the
pictures on the screen. The sound is not
played back during the search.
1 Touch t [PAGE1] t
[MENU].
2 Select (CAMERA SET) with
/ , then touch [EXEC].
3 Select [EDITSEARCH] with /
, then touch [EXEC].
4 Select [ON] with / ,
then touch [EXEC] t .
5 Touch and hold (to go
backward)/ (to go forward)
and release it at the point where
you want the recording to start.
Searching for the last scene of
the most recent recording (END
SEARCH)
0:00:00
SPOT
FOCUS
FOCUS
MENU FAD ER END
SCH
EXPO–
SURE
SPOT
METER
DISP
GUIDE
PA G E 1 PA G E 2
60min
Touch here again to cancel the operation.
Searching manually
(EDIT SEARCH)
0:00:00STBY60min
EDIT
FN
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Recording/Playback
You can view a few seconds of the scene
recorded just before you stopped the tape.
1 Touch t [PAGE1] t
[MENU].
2 Select (CAMERA SET) with
/ , then touch [EXEC].
3 Select [EDITSEARCH] with /
, then touch [EXEC].
4 Select [ON] with / ,
then touch [EXEC] t .
5 Touch .
The last few seconds of the most
recently recorded scene are played back.
Then, your camcorder is set to the
standby.
Reviewing the most recently
recorded scenes (Rec review)
0:00:00STBY60min
EDIT
FN
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Playing the picture on a TV
You can connect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or a VCR using the A/V connecting
cable (1) or the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (2). Connect your camcorder to the
wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 12). Refer also to the
instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.
A A/V connecting cable (supplied)
B A/V connecting cable with S
VIDEO (optional)
When connecting to another device via the S
VIDEO jack, by using the A/V connecting
cable with an S VIDEO cable, pictures can be
reproduced more faithfully than with the
supplied A/V cable connection.
Connect the white and red plugs (left/right
audio) and S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO
channel) of an A/V connecting cable. In this
case, the yellow (standard video) plug
connection is not necessary. S VIDEO
connection only will not output audio.
• You can display the time code on the TV screen
by setting [DISP OUT] to [V-OUT/LCD]
(p. 47).
When connecting your camcorder to a
TV through a VCR
Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN
input on the VCR. Set the input selector on
the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2,
etc.), if the VCR has an input selector.
When your TV is monaural (Only one
audio input jack)
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V
connecting cable to the video input jack and
connect the white (left channel) or the red
(right channel) plug to the audio input jack
of your TV or VCR.
A/V OUT
2
1
A/V OUT jack
(Yellow) (White) (Red)
: Signal flow
VCRs or TVs
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Recording/Playback
34
Using the Menu
Using the menu items
Follow the instructions below to use each of the menu items listed after this page.
1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow
repeatedly to turn on the respective lamp.
CAMERA lamp: settings for recording on a tape
PLAY/EDIT lamp: settings for viewing/editing
2 Touch the LCD screen to select the menu item.
Unavailable items will be grayed out.
x To use the operation buttons on PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3
For details of the button items, see page 36.
1 Touch .
2 Touch the desired page.
3 Touch the desired button.
4 Select the desired setting, then touch t (close).
• With some settings, you do not have to touch .
x To use menu items
For details of the items, see page 42.
1 Touch t [MENU] on [PAGE1].
The menu index screen appears.
2 Select the desired menu.
Touch / to select the item, then touch [EXEC]. (The process in step 3 and 4
is the same as that in step 2.)
3 Select the desired item.
4 Customize the item.
After finishing the settings, touch (close) to hide the menu screen.
Each touch of [ RET.] takes you to the previous screen.
1234
MANUAL SET
P EFFECT
EXEC
RET.
TAPE SET
REC MODE
REMAIN
EXEC
RET.
SP
LP
EXEC
RET.
TAPE SET
REC MODE
REMAIN
LP
EXEC
RET.
TAPE SET
REC MODE
REMAIN
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Using the Menu
x To use menu items during Easy Handycam operation
1 Touch .
2 Select the desired menu.
Touch [MENU] then select the desired menu.
3 Change your item setting.
After finishing the settings, touch (close) to hide the menu screen.
Each touch of [ RET.] takes you to the previous screen.
• Cancel Easy Handycam operation to use menu items normally.
0:00:00
STBY
FN
60min
36
Operation button items
Available operation buttons vary depending
on the position of the lamp and the display
(PAGE).
The default settings are marked with B.
The indicators in parentheses appear when
the items are selected.
The available functions during Easy
Handycam operation are marked with “*”.
See page 34 for details on selecting
button items.
[PAGE1]
You can select and adjust the focal point to
aim it at a subject not located in the center
of the screen.
Touch the point where you want to focus on
in the frame.
9 appears.
To adjust the focus automatically, touch
[ AUTO] or set [FOCUS] to
[ AUTO].
• If you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is
automatically set to [MANUAL].
• The setting returns to [ AUTO] when you
turn the power off for more than 12 hours.
You can adjust the focus manually. You can
select this function also when you want to
focus on a certain subject intentionally.
1 Touch [MANUAL].
9 appears.
2 Touch (focusing on close subjects)/
(focusing on distant subjects) to
sharpen the focus. appears when the
focus cannot be adjusted any closer, and
appears when the focus cannot be adjusted
farther away.
To adjust the focus automatically, touch
[ AUTO] in step 1.
• It is easier to focus on the subject by moving the
power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to
adjust the focus, then towards W (wide angle) to
adjust the zoom for 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 possible distance between
camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp
focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide
angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for
telephoto.
• The setting returns to [ AUTO] when you
turn the power off for more than 12 hours.
You can adjust and fix the exposure to the
subject, so that it is recorded in suitable
brightness even when there is strong
contrast between the subject and the
background, such as subjects in the
spotlight on stage.
Touch the point where you want to fix and
adjust the exposure on the screen.
appears.
When the CAMERA lamp lights
up
SPOT FOCUS
FOCUS
OK
AUTO
SPOT FOCUS
0:00:00
STBY60min
Touch here
SPOT METER (Flexible spot
meter)
OK
AUTO
SPOT METER
0:00:00
STBY60min
Touch here
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Using the Menu
To return the setting to automatic exposure,
touch [ AUTO] or set [EXPOSURE] to
[ AUTO].
• If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is
automatically set to [MANUAL].
• The setting returns to [ AUTO] when you
turn the power off for more than 12 hours.
See page 17.
See page 41.
You can add the following effects to
currently recording pictures.
1 Select the desired effect in standby mode
(to fade in) or recording mode (to fade out),
then touch t .
2 Press REC START/STOP.
The fader indicator stops flashing and
disappears when the fade is complete.
To cancel [FADER] before starting the
operation, touch [ OFF] in step 1.
• If you press REC START/STOP once, the
setting is canceled.
WHITE
BLACK
MOSC. FADER
MONOTONE
When fading in, the picture gradually
changes from black and white to color.
When fading out, it gradually changes from
color to black and white.
Using the viewfinder
You can adjust [EXPOSURE] and
[FADER] while using the viewfinder by
having the LCD panel rotated 180 degrees
and closed with the screen facing out.
1 Make sure that the CAMERA lamp lights
up.
2 Close the LCD panel with the screen
facing out.
appears.
3 Touch .
4 Touch .
The LCD screen is turned off.
5 Touch the LCD screen while checking the
display in the viewfinder.
[EXPOSURE], etc. are displayed.
6 Touch the button you want to set.
[EXPOSURE]: Adjust with / ,
and touch .
[FADER]: Touch it repeatedly to select a
desired effect.
: The LCD screen lights up.
To hide the buttons, touch .
See page 30.
DISP GUIDE (Display Guide)*
MENU*
FADER
Fading out Fading in
END SCH (END SEARCH)
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You can fix the brightness of a picture
manually. Adjust the brightness when the
subject is much brighter or darker than the
background.
1 Touch [MANUAL].
appears.
2 Adjust the exposure by touching /
.
To return the setting to automatic exposure,
touch [ AUTO].
• You can adjust [EXPOSURE] and [FADER]
while using the viewfinder by having the LCD
panel rotated 180 degrees and closed with the
screen facing out (p. 37).
• The setting returns to [ AUTO] when you
turn the power off for more than 12 hours.
[PAGE2]
You can adjust the color balance to the
brightness of the recording environment.
B AUTO
The white balance is adjusted
automatically.
OUTDOOR ( )
The white balance is adjusted to be
appropriate for the following recording
conditions:
– Outdoors
– Night views, neon signs and fireworks
– Sunrise or sunset
– Under daylight fluorescent lamps
INDOOR (n)
The white balance is adjusted to be
appropriate for the following recording
conditions:
– Indoors
– At party scenes or studios where the lighting
conditions change quickly
– Under video lamps in a studio, or under
sodium lamps or incandescent-like color
lamps
ONE PUSH ( )
The white balance will be adjusted
according to the ambient light.
1 Touch [ONE PUSH].
2 Frame a white object such as a piece of
paper, to fill the screen under the same
lighting conditions as you will shoot
the subject.
3 Touch .
flashes quickly. When the white
balance has been adjusted and stored in
the memory, the indicator stops
flashing.
•Do not shake your camcorder while
is flashing quickly.
• flashes slowly if white balance
could not be set.
•If keeps flashing even after you
have touched , set [WHT BAL]
to [ AUTO].
• If you have changed the battery pack while [
AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder
outdoors after inside use with the [EXPOSURE]
set (or vice versa), select [ AUTO] and aim
your camcorder at a nearby white object for
about 10 seconds for better color balance
adjustment.
• Redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure if you change
the [PROGRAM AE] settings, or bring your
camcorder outdoors from inside the house, or
vice versa.
• Set [WHT BAL] to [ AUTO] or [ONE
PUSH] under white or cool white fluorescent
lamps.
• The setting returns to [ AUTO] when you
turn the power off for more than 12 hours.
EXPOSURE
WHT BAL (White balance)
AUTO
MANU–
AL
EXPOSURE
OK
0:00:00STBY60min
1
2
Operation button items (Continued)
39
Using the Menu
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen. The recorded picture will not be
affected by this operation.
Adjust the brightness with / .
You can use the video operation buttons
( / / / ) on every PAGE.
[PAGE1]
See page 41.
See page 25.
See page 30.
See page 17.
[PAGE2]
During playback, displays information
(data code) recorded automatically at the
time of recording.
B OFF
Data code is not displayed.
DATE/TIME
Displays the date and time.
CAM DATA (below)
Displays camera setting data.
ASteadyShot off
BExposure
CWhite balance
DGain
EShutter speed
FAperture value
• In the [DATE/TIME] data display, the date and
time are displayed in the same area. If you
record a picture without setting the clock, [--- --
----] and [--:--:--] will appear.
• During Easy Handycam operation, you can set
[DATE/TIME] only.
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen. The recorded picture will not be
affected by this operation.
Adjust the brightness with / .
LCD BRT (LCD bright)
When the PLAY/EDIT lamp lights
up
MENU*
VOL* (Volume)
END SCH (END SEARCH)
DISP GUIDE (Display Guide)*
DATA CODE*
LCD BRT (LCD bright)
FN
0:00:00:0060min
AWB100
9dBF1. 8
AUTO
1
2
3
456
Continued ,
40
[PAGE3]
You can play back in various modes while
viewing movies.
1 Touch the following buttons during
playback.
2 Touch [ RET.] t .
To return to the normal playback mode,
touch (Play/Pause) twice (once from
frame playback).
• You will not hear the recorded sound. You may
see mosaic-like images of the previously played
picture.
See page 52.
See page 50.
V SPD PLAY
(Various speed playback)
To Touch
change the
playback
direction*
(frame)
play back
slowly**
[ySLOW]
To reverse direction:
(frame) t
[ySLOW]
play back 2
times faster
(double speed)
(double speed)
To reverse direction:
(frame) t
(double speed)
play back frame
by frame
(frame) during
playback pause.
To reverse direction:
(frame) during
frame playback.
* 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
(i.LINK) cannot be played back smoothly in
slow mode.
A DUB CTRL (Audio dubbing)
REC CTRL (Recording control)
Operation button items (Continued)
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Using the Menu
* The value set before Easy Handycam operation will be retained during Easy Handycam operation.
Menu items
• Available menu items (z) vary depending on which lamp is lit.
• During Easy Handycam operation, the following settings are automatically applied (p. 22).
CAMERA PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam
MANUAL SET menu (p. 42)
PROGRAM AE z – AUTO
P EFFECT zz
OFF
AUTO SHTR z –
ON
CAMERA SET menu (p. 43)
D ZOOM z – OFF
WIDE SEL z –
4:3
STEADYSHOT z –
ON
EDITSEARCH z –
OFF
N.S.LIGHT z –
ON
VCR SET menu (p. 45)
AUDIO MIX – z –
LCD/VF SET menu (p. 45)
LCD B.L. zzBRT NORMAL
LCD COLOR zz
–
VF B.L. zz
BRT NORMAL
WIDE DISP zz
–
TAPE SET menu (p. 46)
REC MODE zz SP
AUDIO MODE z –
12BIT
REMAIN zz
AUTO
SETUP MENU menu (p. 47)
CLOCK SET zz z
LANGUAGE zz
z
DEMO MODE z –
ON
OTHERS menu (p. 47)
WORLD TIME zz –*
BEEP zz
z
A.SHUT OFF zz
5min
DISP OUT zz
LCD
42
MANUAL SET menu
– PROGRAM AE/P EFFECT, etc.
The default settings are marked with B.
The indicators in parentheses appear when
the items are selected.
See page 34 for details on selecting
menu items.
You can record pictures effectively in
various situations with the PROGRAM AE
function.
B AUTO
Select to automatically record pictures
effectively without the [PROGRAM AE]
function.
SPOTLIGHT*( )
Select to prevent people’s faces from
appearing excessively white when subjects
are lit by strong light.
PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) ( )
Select to bring out the subject such as
people or flowers while creating a soft
background.
SPORTS* (Sports lesson) ( )
Select to minimize shake when shooting
fast moving subjects.
BEACH&SKI*( )
Select to prevent people’s faces from
appearing dark in strong light or reflected
light, such as at a beach in midsummer or
on a ski slope.
PROGRAM AE
SUNSETMOON**( )
Select to maintain the 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 (*) can be adjusted
to focus on subjects only a short distance
away. Items with two asterisks (**) can be
adjusted to focus on subjects farther away.
• The setting returns to [AUTO] when you turn
the power off for more than 12 hours.
You can add special effects to a picture
during recording or playback. appears.
B OFF
Does not use [P EFFECT] setting.
NEG.ART
The color and brightness are reversed.
P EFFECT (Picture effect)
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Using the Menu
SEPIA
Pictures appear in sepia.
B&W
Pictures appear in black and white.
SOLARIZE
Pictures appear as an illustration with
strong contrast.
PASTEL*
Pictures appear as a pale pastel drawing.
MOSAIC*
Pictures appear mosaic-patterned.
• You can record pictures edited with special
effects on another VCR/DVD device, etc.
(p. 48).
• You cannot output playback pictures edited with
picture effects via the DV Interface (i.LINK).
• You cannot add effects to externally input
pictures.
Automatically activates the electronic
shutter to adjust the shutter speed when
recording in bright conditions if you set it to
[ON] (the default setting).
* Not available during playback.
AUTO SHTR (Auto shutter)
CAMERA SET
menu
– D ZOOM/WIDE SEL/STEADYSHOT, etc.
The default settings are marked with B.
The indicators in parentheses appear when
the items are selected.
See page 34 for details on selecting
menu items.
You can select the maximum zoom level in
case you want to zoom to a level greater
than 20 × (the default setting) while
recording on a tape. Note that the image
quality decreases when you are using the
digital zoom.
B OFF
Up to 20 × zoom is performed optically.
40 ×
Up to 20 × zoom is performed optically,
and after that, up to 40 × zoom is
performed digitally.
800 ×
Up to 20 × zoom is performed optically,
and after that, up to 800 × zoom is
performed digitally.
D ZOOM (Digital zoom)
The right side of the bar shows the digital
zooming factor. The zooming zone
appears when you select the zooming
level.
Continued ,
44
You can record a picture in a ratio suitable
for the screen on which it will be displayed.
Refer also to the operating instructions
supplied with your TV for details.
B 4:3
Standard setting (to record pictures to be
played back on a 4:3 TV).
16:9 WIDE ( )
Records pictures to be played back on a
16:9 wide TV in full screen mode.
• When you record a picture to be played back on
a 16:9 wide TV connected to your camcorder,
select [16:9 WIDE]. The recorded picture will
be played in full mode when you connect to
your ID-1/ID-2 compatible TV.
When viewed on the LCD screen/viewfinder with
[16:9 WIDE] selected.
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), then the image becomes
natural.
B OFF
Does not display or on the
LCD screen.
ON
Displays and on the LCD
screen, and enables the EDIT SEARCH
function and Rec review (p. 30).
When using the NightShot plus (p. 26)
function to record, you can record clearer
pictures by setting [N.S.LIGHT], which
emits infrared light (invisible), to [ON] (the
default setting).
• Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers
or other objects (p. 26).
• Remove the conversion lens (optional) if it is
attached.
• The maximum shooting distance using
[N.S.LIGHT] is about 3 m (10 feet). If you
record subjects in dark places, such as night
scenes or in moonlight, set [N.S.LIGHT] to
[OFF]. You can make the image color deeper
this way.
WIDE SEL (Wide select)
* Picture appears in full screen mode when the
wide-screen TV switches to full mode.
**Played in 4:3 mode. When you play a picture in
the wide mode, it appears as you have seen on
the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
STEADYSHOT
When viewed on a 16:9 wide
screen TV*
When viewed on a standard
TV**
EDITSEARCH
N.S.LIGHT (NightShot Light)
CAMERA SET menu (Continued)
45
Using the Menu
VCR SET menu
– AUDIO MIX
See page 34 for details on selecting
menu items.
See page 52.
LCD/VF SET menu
– LCD B.L./LCD COLOR/VF B.L., etc
The default settings are marked with B.
See page 34 for details on selecting
menu items.
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen’s backlight. The recorded picture
will not be affected by this operation.
B BRT NORMAL
Standard brightness.
BRIGHT
Brightens the LCD screen.
• When you connect your camcorder to outside
power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically
selected for the setting.
• When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is
slightly reduced during recording.
You can adjust the color on the LCD screen
with / . The recorded picture
will not be affected by this operation.
AUDIO MIX
LCD B.L. (LCD back light)
LCD COLOR
Low intensity High intensity
Continued ,
46
You can adjust the brightness of the
viewfinder. The recorded picture will not be
affected by this operation.
B BRT NORMAL
Standard brightness.
BRIGHT
Brightens the viewfinder screen.
• When you connect your camcorder to outside
power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically
selected for the setting.
• When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is
slightly reduced during recording.
You can select how a 16:9 aspect ratio
picture appears in the viewfinder and the
LCD screen by setting [WIDE SEL] to
[16:9 WIDE]. The recorded picture will not
be affected by this operation.
B LETTER BOX
Normal setting (standard type of display)
SQUEEZE
Expands the picture vertically if black
bands at the top and bottom in 16:9 aspect
ratio are undesirable.
VF B.L. (Viewfinder back light)
WIDE DISP (Wide display)
TAPE SET menu
– REC MODE/AUDIO MODE/REMAIN
The default settings are marked with B.
The indicators in parentheses appear when
the items are selected.
See page 34 for details on selecting
menu items.
B SP (SP)
Records in the SP (Standard Play) mode on
a cassette.
LP (LP)
Increases the recording time to 1.5 times
the SP mode (Long Play).
• If you record in the LP mode, a mosaic-like
noise may appear 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 the time code may not be
written properly between the scenes.
B 12BIT
Records in the 12-bit mode (2 stereo
sounds).
16BIT ( )
Records in the 16-bit mode (1 stereo sound
with high quality).
B AUTO
Displays the remaining tape indicator for
about 8 seconds in situations such as those
described below.
• When you set the POWER switch to PLAY/
EDIT or CAMERA with a cassette inserted.
• When you touch (Play/Pause).
ON
Always displays the remaining tape
indicator.
REC MODE (Recording mode)
AUDIO MODE
REMAIN
LCD/VF SET menu (Continued)
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Using the Menu
SETUP MENU
menu
– CLOCK SET/LANGUAGE, etc.
See page 34 for details on selecting
menu items.
See page 19.
You can select the language to be used on
the LCD screen.
• Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]]
(simplified English) for when you cannot find
your native tongue among the options.
The default setting is [ON], allowing you to
view the demonstration in about 10
minutes, after you have removed a cassette
from your camcorder, and slide the
POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the
CAMERA lamp.
• The demonstration will be suspended in
situations such as those described below.
– When you touch the screen during the
demonstration. (The demonstration starts
again after about 10 minutes.)
– When a cassette is inserted.
– When the POWER switch is set to other than
CAMERA.
OTHERS menu
– WORLD TIME/BEEP, etc.
The default settings are marked with B.
See page 34 for details on selecting
menu items.
When using your camcorder abroad, you
can set the time difference by touching
/ , the clock will be adjusted in
accordance with the time difference.
If you set the time difference to 0, the clock
returns to the originally set time.
B ON
A melody sounds when you start/stop
recording, or operate the touch panel.
OFF
Cancels the melody.
B 5min
The camcorder is automatically turned off
when you do not operate your camcorder
for more than approximately 5 minutes.
NEVER
The camcorder is not automatically turned
off.
• When you connect your camcorder to a wall
outlet, [A.SHUT OFF] is automatically set to
[NEVER].
B LCD
Shows displays such as the time code on
the LCD screen and in the viewfinder.
V-OUT/LCD
Shows displays such as the time code on
the TV screen, LCD screen, and in the
viewfinder.
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
DEMO MODE
WORLD TIME
BEEP
A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off)
DISP OUT (Display output)
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Dubbing/Editing
Dubbing to VCR/DVD device, etc.
You can copy the picture played back on your camcorder to other recording devices (VCR/
DVD device, etc.).
You can connect your camcorder to a VCR/DVD device, etc., using the A/V connecting cable
(1), the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (2), or the i.LINK cable (3).
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation
(p. 12). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.
A A/V connecting cable (supplied)
B A/V connecting cable with S
VIDEO (optional)
When connecting to another device via the S
VIDEO jack, by using the A/V connecting
cable with an S VIDEO cable, pictures can be
reproduced more faithfully than with the
supplied A/V cable connection. Connect the
white and red plugs (left/right audio) and S
VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of an A/V
connecting cable. In this case, the yellow
(standard video) plug connection is not
necessary. S VIDEO connection only will not
output audio.
C i.LINK cable (optional)
Use an i.LINK cable to connect your
camcorder to another device equipped with an
i.LINK jack. The video and audio signals are
transmitted digitally, producing high quality
pictures and sound. Note that you cannot
output picture and sound separately.
• When you are connecting your camcorder to a
monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the
A/V connecting cable to the video jack, and the
red (right channel) or the white (left channel)
plug to the audio jack on the VCR/TV.
• When you connect a device via an A/V
connecting cable, set [DISP OUT] to [LCD] (the
default setting) (p. 47).
DV
A/V OUT
2
1
3
A/V OUT jack
(Yellow) (White) (Red)
: Signal flow
To i.LINK jack
To DV Interface (i.LINK)
VCR/DVD
device
AUDIO/
VIDEO jacks
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Dubbing/Editing
1 Prepare your camcorder for
playback.
Insert the recorded cassette.
Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to
turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.
2 Prepare your VCR/DVD device for
recording.
When dubbing to the VCR, insert a
cassette for recording.
When dubbing to the DVD recorder,
insert a DVD for recording.
If your recording device has an input
selector, set it to the appropriate input
(such as video input1, video input2).
3 Connect your VCR/DVD device to
your camcorder as a recording
device.
Connect your camcorder to the input
jacks of a VCR or a DVD device.
4 Start playback on the camcorder,
and recording on the VCR/DVD
device.
Refer to the operating instructions
supplied with your recording device for
details.
5 When dubbing is complete, stop
your camcorder and the VCR/DVD
device.
• To record the date/time and camera settings data
when connected by the A/V connecting cable,
display them on the screen (p. 39, 47).
• The following cannot be output via the DV
Interface (i.LINK):
– Indicators
– Pictures edited using [P EFFECT] (p. 42)
• When connected using an i.LINK cable, the
recorded picture becomes rough when a picture
is paused on your camcorder while recording to
a VCR.
• When connected using an i.LINK cable, data
code (date/time/camera settings data) may not
be displayed or recorded depending on the
device or application.
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Recording pictures from a VCR, etc.
Using an i.LINK cable (optional), you can record pictures from a VCR, etc., on a tape.
Be sure to insert a cassette for recording in your camcorder beforehand.
You can connect your camcorder to a VCR etc. or an i.LINK-compatible device using the
i.LINK cable (optional).
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation
(p. 12). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.
1 Connect your VCR to your
camcorder with an i.LINK cable.
• 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.)
2 Insert a cassette into the VCR.
3 Slide the POWER switch
repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/
EDIT lamp.
4 Set your camcorder to recording
pause mode.
Touch t [PAGE3] t [REC
CTRL] t [REC PAUSE].
5 Start playing the cassette on the
VCR.
The picture played on the connected
device appears on the LCD screen of
your camcorder.
6 Touch [REC START] at the point
you want to start recording.
• You cannot record pictures on your camcorder from a VCR etc. that does not have an
i.LINK jack.
• You cannot input picture and sound separately.
DV
: Signal flow
To i.LINK jack
To DV Interface (i.LINK)
AV device with
i.LINK output
jack
i.LINK cable (optional)
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Dubbing/Editing
7 Stop recording.
Touch (Stop) or [REC PAUSE].
8 Touch [ RET.] t .
Dubbing sound to a
recorded tape
You can add sound to a tape already
recorded in the 12-bit mode (p. 46) without
erasing the original sound.
You can record audio by using the internal
stereo microphone.
• You cannot record additional audio:
– When the tape has been recorded in the 16-bit
mode (p. 46).
– When the tape has been recorded in the LP
mode.
– When your camcorder is connected via an
i.LINK cable.
– When the tape has been recorded in 4CH MIC
mode.
– On blank sections of the tape.
– When the tape has been recorded in a TV
color system other than that of your
camcorder (p. 64).
– When the write-protect tab of the cassette is
set to SAVE (p. 65).
– On sections recorded in HDV format.
• When you add sound, the picture will not be
output from the A/V OUT jack. Check the
picture on the LCD screen or the viewfinder.
Internal stereo
microphone
Continued ,
52
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) to play
back the tape, then touch it again
at the point where you want to
start recording the sound.
3 Touch t [PAGE3] t [A
DUB CTRL] t [AUDIO DUB].
4 Touch (Play) and start
playing back the audio you want
to record at the same time.
appears while recording the new
sound in stereo 2 (ST2) during the
playback of the tape.
5 Touch (Stop) when you want
to stop recording.
To dub on other scenes, repeat step 2 to
select scenes, then touch [AUDIO
DUB].
6 Touch [ RET.] t .
• You can only record additional audio over a
tape recorded on your camcorder. The sound
may deteriorate when you dub audio on a tape
recorded on other camcorders (including other
DCR-HC28 camcorders).
To check the recorded sound
1 Play back the tape on which you have
recorded audio (p. 25).
2 Touch t [PAGE1] t [MENU].
3 Select (VCR SET), then touch
/ to select [AUDIO MIX],
then touch [EXEC].
4 Touch / to adjust the balance
of the original sound (ST1) and the new
sound (ST2), then touch [EXEC].
• The original sound (ST1) is output at the default
setting.
• Audio balance adjustment returns to the default
setting after 12 hours of turning the power off.
Recording sound
RET.
0:00:00:0060min
AUDIO
DUB
0:00:00:0060min
A DUB CTRL
X appears.
ST1
ST2
VCR SET
AUDIO MIX
EXEC
RET.
Dubbing sound to a recorded tape (Continued)
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
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.
The power does not turn on.
• Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 12).
• Use the AC Adaptor to connect to a wall outlet (p. 12).
The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on.
• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it
after about 1 minute.
• Press the RESET button (p. 27) using a sharp-pointed object. (If you press the RESET button,
all settings are reset.)
Buttons do not work.
• During Easy Handycam operation, not all buttons are functional (p. 23).
Settings change during Easy Handycam operation.
• During Easy Handycam operation, the settings of the functions that are not displayed on the
screen return to their defaults. Previously made settings are restored when you cancel the
Easy Handycam operation (p. 22, 41).
[DEMO MODE] does not start.
• You cannot view the demonstration together with NightShot plus (p. 26).
• Eject the cassette from your camcorder (p. 20).
The camcorder gets warm.
• The camcorder may get warmer while you use it. This is not a malfunction.
The power abruptly turns off.
• When approximately 5 minutes have elapsed while you do not operate your camcorder, the
camcorder is automatically turned off (A.SHUT OFF). Change the setting of [A.SHUT OFF]
(p. 47), or turn on the power again (p. 15), or use the AC Adaptor.
• Charge the battery pack (p. 12).
The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged.
• Slide the POWER switch to OFF(CHG) (p. 12).
• Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 12).
• Connect the power cord to the wall outlet properly (p. 12).
• The battery charge is completed (p. 13).
Overall operations/Easy Handycam
Batteries/Power sources
55
Troubleshooting
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 and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be
worn-out.
The power turns off frequently although the remaining battery time indicator
indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate.
• A problem has occurred in the remaining battery time indicator, or the battery pack has not
been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again to correct the indication (p. 12).
The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.
• Ambient temperature is too high or too low, or the battery pack has not been charged enough.
This is not a malfunction.
• Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, the battery may be worn-out. Replace
it with a new one (p. 12, 66).
• The indicated time may not be correct in certain circumstances. For example, when you open
or close the LCD panel, it takes about 1 minute to display the correct remaining battery time.
The battery pack discharges too quickly.
• Ambient temperature is too high or too low, or the battery pack has not been charged enough.
This is not a malfunction.
• Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, the battery may be worn-out. Replace
it with a new one (p. 12, 66).
A problem occurs when the camcorder is connected to the AC Adaptor.
• Turn off the power, and disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet. Then, connect it
again.
A rippling effect appears on the LCD screen when you touch it.
• This is not a malfunction. Do not press hard on the LCD screen.
An unknown picture appears on the LCD screen or viewfinder.
• The camcorder is in [DEMO MODE] (p. 47). Touch the LCD screen or insert a cassette to
cancel [DEMO MODE].
An unknown indicator appears on the screen.
• A warning indicator or message appears on the screen (p. 61).
LCD screen/viewfinder
Continued ,
56
The picture remains on the LCD screen.
• This occurs if you disconnect the DC plug from your camcorder or remove the battery pack
without turning off the power first. This is not a malfunction.
The buttons do not appear on the touch panel.
• Touch the LCD screen lightly.
• Press DISP/BATT INFO on your camcorder (p. 17).
The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not work at all.
• Adjust the screen ([CALIBRATION]) (p. 70).
The picture in the viewfinder is not clear.
• Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever until the picture appears clearly (p. 16).
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. 16).
Dots in lines appear on the LCD screen.
• This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded.
The cassette cannot be ejected from the compartment.
• Make sure the power source (battery pack or AC Adaptor) is connected correctly (p. 12).
• Remove the battery pack from the camcorder, then attach it again (p. 13).
• Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 12).
• Moisture condensation has occurred inside the camcorder (p. 69).
The Cassette Memory indicator or title display does not appear while using a
cassette with Cassette Memory.
• This camcorder does not support Cassette Memory, so the indicator does not appear.
The remaining tape indicator is not displayed.
• Set [ REMAIN] to [ON] to always display the remaining tape indicator (p. 46).
The cassette is noisier during rewinding or fast-forwarding.
• When using the AC Adaptor, rewind/fast forward speed increases (compared with battery
operation) and therefore increases noise. This is not a malfunction.
Cassette tapes
Troubleshooting (Continued)
57
Troubleshooting
Refer also to “Adjusting the image during recording” (p. 57).
The tape does not start when you press REC START/STOP.
• Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the CAMERA lamp (p. 24).
• The tape has reached the end. Rewind it, or insert a new cassette.
• Set the write-protect tab to REC or insert a new cassette (p. 65).
• The tape is stuck to the drum due to moisture condensation. Remove the cassette and leave
your camcorder for at least 1 hour, then re-insert the cassette (p. 69).
You cannot record a smooth transition on a tape from the last recorded scene
to the next.
• Perform END SEARCH (p. 30).
• Do not remove the cassette. (The picture will be recorded continuously without a break even
when you turn the power off.)
• Do not record pictures in SP mode and LP mode on the same tape.
• Avoid stopping then recording a movie in the LP mode.
[END SCH] does not work.
• Do not eject the cassette after recording (p. 30).
• There is nothing recorded on the cassette.
[END SCH] does not work correctly.
• There is a blank section between recorded sections of the tape. This is not a malfunction.
Refer also to “Menu” (p. 59).
The auto focus does not function.
• Set [FOCUS] to [ AUTO] (p. 36).
• The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually (p. 36).
[STEADYSHOT] does not function.
• Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 44).
The BACK LIGHT function does not function.
• In the following settings, the BACK LIGHT function is canceled.
– [MANUAL] of [EXPOSURE]
– [SPOT METER]
• The BACK LIGHT function does not work during Easy Handycam operation (p. 23).
Recording
Adjusting the image during recording
Continued ,
58
A vertical band appears when recording candlelight or electric light in the dark.
• This occurs when the contrast between the subject and the background is too high. This is not
a malfunction.
A vertical band appears when recording a bright subject.
• This phenomenon is called the smear effect. This is not a malfunction.
The color of the picture is not correctly displayed.
• Deactivate the NightShot plus function (p. 26).
The screen picture is bright, and the subject does not appear on the screen.
• Deactivate the NightShot plus function (p. 26), or cancel the BACK LIGHT function (p. 26).
The picture appears too bright, or flickering or changes in color occurs.
• These anomalies may occur when recording pictures under the discharge tube, such as a
fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp, with [PORTRAIT] or [SPORTS]. This is
not a malfunction. Cancel [PROGRAM AE] to reduce the anomaly (p. 42).
Black bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen.
• Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (p. 44).
You cannot play back tape.
• Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.
• Rewind the tape (p. 25).
Horizontal lines appear on the picture. The displayed pictures are not clear or
do not appear.
• Clean the head using the cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 69).
No sound or only a low sound is heard.
• Turn up the volume (p. 25).
• Adjust [AUDIO MIX] from the [ST2] (additional sound) side until the sound is heard
appropriately (p. 52).
• If you are using an S VIDEO plug, make sure the red and white plugs of the A/V connecting
cable are also connected (p. 32).
Playback
Troubleshooting (Continued)
59
Troubleshooting
The sound breaks off.
• Clean the head using the cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 69).
“---” is displayed on the screen.
• The tape you are playing was recorded without setting the date and time.
• A blank section on the tape is being played.
• The data code on a tape with a scratch or noise cannot be read.
Noises appear and is displayed on the screen.
• The tape was recorded in a TV color system other than that of your camcorder (NTSC). This
is not a malfunction (p. 64).
is displayed on the screen.
• The tape you are playing was recorded on another device with a 4ch microphone (4CH MIC
REC). Your camcorder is not compatible with 4ch microphone recording.
Menu items are grayed out.
• You cannot select grayed items in the current recording/playback situation.
You cannot use [SPOT FOCUS].
• You cannot use [SPOT FOCUS] together with [PROGRAM AE].
You cannot use [SPOT METER].
• You cannot use [SPOT METER] together with NightShot plus.
• If you set [PROGRAM AE], [SPOT METER] is automatically set to [ AUTO].
You cannot use [EXPOSURE].
• You cannot use [EXPOSURE] together with NightShot plus.
• If you set [PROGRAM AE], [EXPOSURE] is automatically set to [ AUTO].
You cannot use [WHT BAL].
• You cannot use [WHT BAL] together with NightShot plus.
You cannot use [PROGRAM AE].
• You cannot use [PROGRAM AE] together with NightShot plus.
Menu
Continued ,
60
Time code and other information appear on the display of the connected
device.
• Set [DISP OUT] to [LCD] while connected with an A/V connecting cable (p. 47).
You cannot dub correctly using the A/V connecting cable.
• The A/V connecting cable is not connected properly. Make sure that the A/V connecting
cable is connected to the input jack of another device for dubbing a picture from your
camcorder (p. 48).
New sound added to a recorded tape is not heard.
• Adjust [AUDIO MIX] from the [ST1] (original sound) side until the sound is heard
appropriately (p. 52).
Pictures from connected devices are not displayed correctly.
• The input signal is not NTSC (p. 64).
The computer does not recognize your camcorder.
• Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, then connect it again securely.
• Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect
them again correctly.
You cannot view the video your camcorder is seeing on the computer.
• Disconnect the cable from the computer, turn on the camcorder, then connect it again.
You cannot view the video recorded on a tape on the computer.
• Disconnect the cable from the computer, then connect it again.
Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to other devices
Connecting to a computer
Troubleshooting (Continued)
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Troubleshooting
Warning indicators and messages
If indicators appear on the LCD screen or in
the viewfinder, check the following.
Some symptoms you can fix by yourself. If
the 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 pack. Use an
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p. 66).
• Connect the DC plug of the AC
Adaptor to the DC IN jack of your
camcorder securely (p. 12).
C:21:ss
• Moisture condensation has occurred.
Remove the cassette and leave your
camcorder for at least 1 hour, then re-
insert the cassette (p. 69).
C:22:ss
• Clean the head using a cleaning
cassette (optional) (p. 69).
C:31:ss / C:32:ss
• Symptoms that are not described above
have occurred. Remove and insert the
cassette, then operate your camcorder
again. Do not perform this procedure if
moisture condensation has occurred
(p. 69).
• Remove the power source. Reconnect it
and operate your camcorder again.
• Change the cassette. Press RESET
(p. 27), and operate your camcorder
again.
E:61:ss / E:62:ss
• Contact 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 operating,
environment, or battery conditions, E
may flash, even if there are
approximately 5 to 10 minutes
remaining.
% (Moisture condensation warning)*
• Eject the cassette, remove the power
source, and then leave it for about 1
hour with the cassette lid open (p. 69).
Q (Warning indicators pertaining to
the tape)
Slow flashing:
• There is less than 5 minutes remaining
on the tape.
• No cassette is inserted.*
• The write-protect tab on the cassette is
set to lock (p. 65).*
Fast flashing:
• The tape has run out.*
Z (Eject cassette warning)*
Slow flashing:
• The write-protect tab on the cassette is
set to lock (p. 65).
Fast flashing:
• Moisture condensation has occurred
(p. 69).
• The self-diagnosis display code is
displayed (p. 61).
* You hear a melody when the warning indicators
appear on the screen (p. 47).
Self-diagnosis display/Warning
indicators
Continued ,
62
If messages appear on the screen, follow the
instructions.
x Battery/Power
Use the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.
(p. 66)
Battery level is low.
• Change the battery (p. 12, 66).
Old battery. Use a new one. (p. 66)
Z Re-attach the power source. (p. 12)
Use new AC adapter or reinsert.
(p. 12)
x Moisture condensation
%Z Moisture condensation. Eject
the cassette (p. 69)
% Moisture condensation. Turn off
for 1H. (p. 69)
x Cassette/Tape
Q Insert a cassette. (p. 20)
Z Reinsert the cassette. (p. 20)
• Check if the cassette is damaged.
QZ The tape is locked - check the
tab. (p. 65)
Q The tape has reached the end.
(p. 20, 25)
• Rewind or change the tape.
x Others
Cannot record due to copyright
protection. (p. 65)
Cannot add audio. Disconnect the
i.LINK cable. (p. 51)
Not recorded in SP mode. Cannot
add audio. (p. 51)
Not recorded in 12-bit audio. Cannot
add audio. (p. 51)
Cannot add audio on the blank
portion of a tape. (p. 51)
Cannot add audio. (p. 51)
• You cannot add sound to a tape
recorded on other devices by 4CH MIC
REC.
x Dirty video head. Use a
cleaning cassette. (p. 69)
Cannot start Easy Handycam.
(p. 22, 54)
Cannot cancel Easy Handycam.
(p. 22, 54)
Description of warning
messages
Warning indicators and messages (Continued)
63
Troubleshooting
Invalid during Easy Handycam
operation. (p. 23)
HDV recorded tape. Cannot
playback.
• Your camcorder cannot play back this
format. Play back the tape with the
equipment that recorded it.
HDV recorded tape. Cannot add
audio.
• Your camcorder does not allow you to
add audio on a section of a tape
recorded in HDV format (p. 51).
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Additional Information
Using your camcorder abroad
Power supply
You can use your camcorder in any
country/region using the AC Adaptor
supplied with your camcorder within the
AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range.
Use a commercially available AC plug
adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the
design of the wall outlet [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.
Simple setting of the clock by time
difference
You can easily set the clock to local time
abroad by the time difference you are in.
Select [WORLD TIME] in the
(OTHERS) menu, then set the time
difference (p. 47).
System Used in
NTSC Bahama Islands, Bolivia,
Canada, Central America, Chile,
Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana,
Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico,
Peru, Surinam, Taiwan,
the Philippines, the U.S.A.,
Venezuela, etc.
PAL Australia, Austria, Belgium,
China, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Finland, Germany,
Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary,
Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia,
New Zealand, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Singapore,
Slovak Republic, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand,
United Kingdom, etc.
PAL - M Brazil
PAL - N Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay.
SECAM Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran,
Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine,
etc.
AC-L25A/L25B [a] [b]
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Additional Information
Usable cassette tapes
You can use mini DV format cassettes only.
Use a cassette with the mark.
Your camcorder is not compatible with the
Cassette Memory function.
To prevent a blank section from being
created on the tape
Go to the end of the recorded section using
END SEARCH (p. 30) before you begin the
next recording in the following cases:
• You have played back the tape.
• You have used EDIT SEARCH.
Copyright signal
x When you play back
If the cassette you play back on your
camcorder contains copyright signals, you
cannot copy it to a tape in another video
camera connected to your camcorder.
x 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 viewfinder if you try to record such
software. Your camcorder does not record
copyright control signals on the tape when
it records.
Notes on use
x When not using your camcorder for a
long time
Remove the cassette and store it.
x To prevent accidental erasure
Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to
set it to SAVE.
x When labeling the cassette
Be sure to place the label only on the
locations shown in the following
illustration so as not to cause a malfunction
of your camcorder.
x After using the cassette
Rewind the tape to the beginning to avoid
distortion of the picture or the sound. The
cassette should then be put in its case, and
stored in an upright position.
x When cleaning the gold-plated
connector
Generally, clean the gold-plated connector
on a cassette with a cotton-wool swab after
every 10 times it has been ejected.
If the gold-plated connector on the cassette
is dirty or dusty, the remaining tape
indicator may not show correctly.
REC
SAVE
REC: The cassette can be
recorded.
SAVE: The cassette cannot be
recorded (write-protected).
Do not put a label
along this border.
Labeling position
Gold-plated connector
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About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
This unit is compatible with an
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series/
Hseries).
Your camcorder operates only with an
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.
“InfoLITHIUM” P series battery packs
have the mark.
“InfoLITHIUM” H series battery packs
have the mark.
What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery
pack?
An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a
lithium-ion battery pack that has functions
for communicating information related to
operating conditions between your
camcorder 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 your camcorder.
• We recommend charging the battery pack in an
ambient temperature of between 10 °C to 30 °C
(50 °F to 86 °F) until the CHG (charge) lamp
turns off. If you charge the battery pack outside
of this temperature range, you may not be able
to charge it efficiently.
• When charging the battery pack while the AC
Adaptor is connected to your camcorder, after
charging is complete, disconnect the cable from
the DC IN jack on your camcorder or remove
the battery pack.
To use the battery pack effectively
• Battery pack performance decreases when the
surrounding temperature is 10 °C (50 °F) or
below, and the length of time you can use the
battery pack becomes shorter. In that case, do
one of the following to use the battery pack for a
longer time.
– Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up,
and insert it in your camcorder right before
you start taking shots.
– Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-FP71/
FP90/FH70/FH100 (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 battery
pack: NP-FP71/FP90/FH70/FH100 (optional).
• 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 recordings before making the actual
recording.
• Do not expose the battery pack to water. The
battery pack is not water resistant.
About the remaining battery time
indicator
• When the power goes off even though the
remaining battery time indicator indicates that
the battery pack has enough power to operate,
charge the battery pack fully again. Remaining
battery time will be indicated correctly. Note,
however, that the battery indication will not be
restored if it is used in high temperatures for a
long time, or if left in a fully charged state, or
when the battery pack is frequently used. Use
the remaining battery time indication as a rough
guide only.
• The E mark that indicates low battery flashes
even if there are still 5 to 10 minutes of battery
time remaining, depending on the operating
conditions or ambient temperature.
About storage of the battery pack
• If the battery pack is not used for a long time,
fully charge the battery pack and use it up on
your camcorder once a year to maintain proper
function. To store the battery pack, remove it
from your camcorder and put it in a dry, cool
place.
• To discharge the battery pack on your
camcorder completely, set [A.SHUT OFF] to
[NEVER] on the (OTHERS) menu and
leave your camcorder in tape recording standby
until the power goes off (p. 47).
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Additional Information
About battery life
• Battery capacity decreases over time and
through repeated use. If decreased usage time
between charges becomes significant, it is
probably time to replace it with a new one.
• Each battery’s life is governed by storage,
operating and environmental conditions.
About i.LINK
The DV Interface on this unit is an i.LINK-
compliant 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 to other i.LINK-compatible
devices. You can also control other devices
using the i.LINK.
i.LINK-compatible devices can be
connected using an i.LINK cable. Possible
applications are operations and data
transactions with various digital AV
devices.
When two or more i.LINK-compatible
devices are daisy-chained with the unit,
operation becomes possible from any
device in the chain. Note that operation
method may vary, or data transactions may
not be possible, depending on specifications
and characteristics of the connected
devices.
• Normally, only one device can be connected to
this unit with an i.LINK cable. When
connecting this unit to an i.LINK-compatible
device having two or more DV Interfaces, refer
to the operating instructions of the device to be
connected.
• i.LINK is a more familiar term for the IEEE
1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and
is a trademark approved by many corporations.
• IEEE 1394 is an international standard
standardized by the Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers.
About the i.LINK Baud rate
i.LINK’s maximum baud rate varies
according to the device. There are 3 types.
S100 (approx. 100Mbps*)
S200 (approx. 200Mbps)
S400 (approx. 400Mbps)
Continued ,
68
The baud rate is listed under
“Specifications” in the operating
instructions of each piece of equipment. It
is also indicated near the i.LINK interface
on some devices.
The baud rate may differ from the indicated
value when the unit is connected to a device
with a different maximum baud rate.
Mbps stands for “megabits per second,” or
the amount of data that can be sent or
received in one second. For example, a
baud rate of 100 Mbps means that 100
megabits of data can be sent in one second.
To use i.LINK functions on this unit
For details on how to dub when this unit is
connected to other video devices having a
DV Interface, see page 48, 50.
This unit can also be connected to other
i.LINK (DV Interface) compatible devices
made by Sony (e.g. a VAIO series personal
computer) as well as to video devices.
Some i.LINK compatible video devices,
such as Digital Televisions, DVD,
MICROMV or HDV recorders/players are
not compatible with DV devices. Before
connecting to other devices, be 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.
• When you connect this unit to a device equipped
with an i.LINK jack using an i.LINK cable,
power off the device and remove the power cord
from the wall outlet before connecting (or
disconnecting) an i.LINK cable.
About the required i.LINK cable
Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable
(during DV dubbing).
* What is Mbps?
Maintenance and
precautions
On use and care
• Do not use or store the camcorder and
accessories in the following locations.
– Anywhere extremely hot or cold. Never leave
them exposed to temperatures above 60 °C
(140 °F), such as under direct sunlight, near
heaters or in a car parked in the sun. They
may malfunction or become deformed.
– Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical
vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.
– Near strong radio waves or radiation. The
camcorder may not be able to record properly.
– Near AM receivers and video equipment.
Noise may occur.
– On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If sand
or dust gets in your camcorder, it may
malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction
cannot be repaired.
– Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD
screen, the viewfinder, or the lens may be
exposed to direct sunlight. This damages the
inside of the viewfinder or the LCD screen.
– Anywhere very humid.
• Operate your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/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 sea water. If your camcorder gets
wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this
malfunction cannot be repaired.
• If any solid object or liquid gets inside the
casing, unplug your camcorder and have it
checked by a Sony dealer before operating it
any further.
• Avoid rough handling, disassembling,
modifying, physical shock, or impact such as
hammering, dropping or stepping on the
product. Be particularly careful of the lens.
• Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF(CHG)
when you are not using your camcorder.
• Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for
example, and operate it. Doing so might cause
heat to build up inside.
• When disconnecting the power cord, pull it by
the plug and not the cord.
• Do not damage the power cord such as by
placing anything heavy on it.
• Keep metal contacts clean.
About i.LINK (Continued)
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Additional Information
• 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
• Periodically turn on the camcorder and play a
cassette for about 3 minutes.
• Use up the battery pack completely before
storing it.
Moisture condensation
If your camcorder is brought directly from a
cold place to a warm place, moisture may
condense inside your camcorder, on the
surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this
state, the tape may stick to the head drum
and be damaged or your camcorder may not
operate correctly. If there is moisture inside
your camcorder, [%Z Moisture
condensation. Eject the cassette] or [%
Moisture condensation. Turn off for 1H.]
appears. The indicator will not appear when
the moisture condenses on the lens.
x If moisture condensation has occurred
None of the functions except cassette
ejection will work. Eject the cassette, turn
off your camcorder, and leave it for about
one hour with the cassette lid open. Your
camcorder can be used again when both of
the following conditions are met:
• The warning message does not appear when the
power is turned on.
•Neither % or Z flash when a cassette is inserted
and video operation buttons are touched.
If moisture starts to condense, your
camcorder sometimes cannot detect
condensation. If this happens, the cassette is
sometimes not ejected for 10 seconds after
the cassette lid is opened. This is not a
malfunction. Do not close the cassette lid
until the cassette is ejected.
x Note on moisture condensation
Moisture may condense when you bring
your camcorder from a cold place into a
warm place (or vice versa) or when you use
your camcorder in a humid place as shown
below.
• When you bring your camcorder from a ski
slope into a place warmed up by a heating
device.
• When you bring your camcorder from an air
conditioned car or room into a hot place outside.
• When you use your camcorder after a squall or a
shower.
• When you use your camcorder in a hot and
humid place.
x How to avoid moisture condensation
When you bring your camcorder from a
cold place into a warm place, put your
camcorder in a plastic bag and seal it
tightly. Remove the bag when the air
temperature inside the plastic bag has
reached the surrounding temperature (after
about one hour).
Video head
• If the video heads are dirty, video or sound
distortion may be apparent.
• If the following problem occurs, clean the video
heads for 10 seconds with the Sony DVM-
12CLD cleaning cassette (optional).
– Mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback
picture or the screen is displayed in blue.
– Playback pictures do not move.
– Playback pictures do not appear or the sound
breaks off.
–[x Dirty video head. Use a cleaning
cassette.] appears on the screen during
recording/playback.
Continued ,
70
• The video heads will wear after long use. If you
cannot obtain a clear image even after using a
cleaning cassette (optional), it might be because
the video heads are worn. Please contact your
Sony dealer or local authorized 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 is used in a cold place, a
residual image may appear on the LCD screen.
This is not a malfunction.
• While using your camcorder, the back of the
LCD screen may heat up. This is not a
malfunction.
x To clean the LCD screen
If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen
dirty, it is recommended you use a soft
cloth to clean it. When you use the LCD
Cleaning Kit (optional), do not apply the
cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen.
Use cleaning paper moistened with the
liquid.
x On adjustment of the LCD screen
(CALIBRATION)
The buttons on the touch panel may not
work correctly. If this happens, follow the
procedure below. It is recommended you
connect your camcorder to the wall outlet
using the supplied AC Adaptor during the
operation.
1 Slide the POWER switch to OFF(CHG).
2 Eject the cassette from your camcorder,
then disconnect any connecting cables
except the AC Adaptor from your
camcorder.
3 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn
on the PLAY/EDIT lamp while pressing
DISP/BATT INFO on your camcorder, and
keep pressing down DISP/BATT INFO for
about 5 seconds.
4 Touch the “×” displayed on the screen with
the corner of the “Memory Stick” or the
like.
The position of the “×” changes. If you did
not press the right spot, start from step
4
again.
• You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if it is
rotated.
On handling the casing
• If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body
with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water,
and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.
• Avoid the following to avoid damage to the
finish.
– Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,
alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide
and sunscreen.
– Handling with above substances on your
hands.
– Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or
vinyl objects for a long period of time.
About care and storage of the lens
• Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft
cloth in the following instances:
– When there are fingerprints on the lens
surface.
– In hot or humid locations
– When the lens is exposed to salty air such as
at the seaside.
• Store in a well-ventilated location subject to
little dirt or dust.
• To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as
described above. It is recommended that you
operate your camcorder about once a month to
keep it in optimum state for a long time.
Maintenance and precautions (Continued)
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Additional Information
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 pre-
installed rechargeable battery is always
charged while your camcorder is connected
to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor or
while the battery pack is attached. The
rechargeable battery will be fully
discharged in about 3 months if you do
not use your camcorder at all without the
AC Adaptor connected or the 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 operation will not be affected as
long as you are not recording the date.
x 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.
Specifications
System
Video recording system
2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system
Audio recording system
Rotary heads, PCM system
Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo
1, stereo 2), 16 bits (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
Approx. 2 min 40 s (using a DVM60
cassette and rechargeable battery pack)
Approx. 1 min 45 s (using a DVM60
cassette and AC Adaptor)
Viewfinder
Electric viewfinder (color)
Image device
3.0 mm (1/6 type) CCD (Charge
Coupled Device)
Gross: Approx. 680 000 pixels
Effective (movie): Approx. 340 000
pixels
Lens
Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
20 × (Optical), 800 × (Digital)
Focal length
f=2.3 ~ 46 mm (3/32 ~ 1 13/16 in.)
When converted to a 35 mm still
camera
In CAMERA: 44 ~ 880 mm (1 3/4 ~
34 1/32 in.)
F1.8 ~ 3.1
Filter diameter: 25 mm (1 in.)
Continued ,
72
Color temperature
[AUTO], [ONE PUSH], [INDOOR]
(3 200 K), [OUTDOOR] (5 800 K)
Minimum illumination
5 lx (lux) (F 1.8)
0 lx (lux) (during NightShot plus
function)
Input/Output connectors
Audio/Video output
10-pin connector
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms),
unbalanced
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω
(ohms), unbalanced
Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω
(ohms), unbalanced
Audio signal: 327 mV (at load
impedance 47 kΩ (kilohms)), Output
impedance with less than 2.2 kΩ
(kilohms)
DV input/output
i.LINK Interface (IEEE1394, 4-pin
connector S100)
LCD screen
Picture
6.2 cm (2.5 type)
Total dot number
123 200 (560 × 220)
General
Power requirements
DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack)
DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)
Average power consumption
During camera recording using the
viewfinder 1.8 W
During camera recording using the
LCD 2.1 W
Operating temperature
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Storage temperature
-20 °C to + 60 °C (-4 °F to + 140 °F)
Dimensions (approx.)
65 × 79 × 113 mm
(2 5/8 × 3 1/8 × 4 1/2 in.) (w/h/d)
(including the projecting parts)
65 × 79 × 113 mm
(2 5/8 × 3 1/8 × 4 1/2 in.) (w/h/d)
(including the projecting parts with
supplied battery pack NP-FP30
attached)
Mass (approx.)
360 g (12 oz) main unit only
420 g (14 oz) including the NP-FP30
rechargeable battery pack and DVM60
cassette.
Supplied accessories
See page 11.
AC Adaptor AC-L25A/L25B
Power requirements
AC 100 V - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Current consumption
0.35 - 0.18 A
Power consumption
18 W
Output voltage
DC 8.4 V*
Operating temperature
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Storage temperature
-20 °C to + 60 °C (-4 °F to + 140 °F)
Dimensions (approx.)
56 × 31 × 100 mm (2 1/4 × 1 1/4 × 4 in.)
(w/h/d) excluding the projecting parts
Mass (approx.)
190 g (6.7 oz) excluding the power cord
*
See the label on the AC Adaptor for
other specifications.
Specifications (Continued)
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Additional Information
Rechargeable battery pack (NP-FP30)
Maximum output voltage
DC 8.4 V
Output voltage
DC 7.2 V
Capacity
3.6 Wh (500 mAh)
Dimensions (approx.)
31.8 × 18.5 × 45.0 mm
(1 5/16 × 3/4 × 1 13/16 in) (w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
40 g (1.5 oz)
Operating temperature
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Type
Lithium ion
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
On trademarks
• “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
• i.LINK and are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
• is a trademark.
• “Handycam” and
are
registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are
trademarks or registered trademarks of U.S.
Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other
countries.
All other product names mentioned herein may be
the trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies. Furthermore, ™ and “®”
are not mentioned in each case in this manual.
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Index
Numeric
12BIT....................................46
16BIT....................................46
16:9 WIDE ...........................44
4:3.........................................44
A
A DUB CTRL
(Audio dubbing) ...................52
AC Adaptor ..........................12
Adjusting exposure for back
light.................................26, 57
AUDIO MIX ........................52
AUDIO MODE ....................46
AUTO SHTR
(Auto shutter) .......................43
A.SHUT OFF
(Auto shut off)......................47
A/V connecting cable .....32, 48
A/V OUT jack ................32, 48
B
BACK LIGHT................26, 57
BATT (battery) release lever
..............................................13
Battery
Battery info....................27
Battery pack ..................12
Charging time................13
Playing time ..................14
Recording time ..............13
Remaining battery .........28
BEACH&SKI.......................42
BEEP ....................................47
BLACK ................................37
B&W ....................................43
C
CALIBRATION...................70
CAM DATA.........................39
CAMERA SET menu...........43
Cassette .......................... 20, 65
Insert/Eject.................... 20
Write-protect tab........... 65
Cassette compartment.......... 20
Charging the battery............. 12
Battery pack.................. 12
Pre-installed rechargeable
battery........................... 71
Charging time ...................... 13
CHG (charge) lamp.............. 12
CLOCK SET........................ 19
Connect
TV........................... 32, 50
VCR.................. 32, 48, 50
D
D ZOOM (Digital zoom) ..... 43
DATA CODE ................ 28, 39
DATE/TIME............ 19, 28, 39
DC IN jack........................... 12
DC plug................................ 12
DEMO MODE............... 47, 54
DISP GUIDE
(Display guide) .................... 17
DISP OUT
(Display output) ................... 47
Display indicators ................ 28
DISP/BATT INFO button
....................................... 17, 27
Double speed Playback........ 40
Dubbing ......................... 48, 51
DV Interface ............ 48, 50, 53
E
EASY button........................ 22
Easy Handycam ............. 22, 35
EDITSEARCH............... 30, 44
END SCH
(END SEARCH)............ 30, 57
EXPOSURE................... 38, 59
F
FADER.................................37
Fireworks..............................42
Flexible spot meter
...................See SPOT METER
FN (Function) button......28, 34
FOCUS...........................36, 57
Frame-by-frame Playback....40
Full charge............................13
G
Getting started ......................11
Grip belt................................15
H
Holding the camcorder.........15
I
Icon.......See Display indicators
ID-1/ID-2..............................44
Indicators..............................29
INDOOR ..............................38
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
..............................................66
Infrared port..........................26
Initialize (Reset) ...................27
Internal stereo microphone...27
i.LINK ..................................67
i.LINK cable...................48, 50
J
Jack.......................................53
L
Label.....................................65
LANDSCAPE ......................42
LANGUAGE........................47
LCD......................................47
LCD BRT (LCD bright).......39
LCD B.L.
(LCD back light) ..................45
75
Additional Information
LCD COLOR........................45
LCD panel.............................16
LCD screen...........................16
LCD/VF SET menu ..............45
Lens cap....................11, 15, 22
LETTER BOX......................46
Lid.........................................20
LP (Long Play) .....................46
M
Maintenance..........................68
MANUAL SET menu...........42
Menu.....................................34
CAMERA SET menu....43
LCD/VF SET menu.......45
MANUAL SET menu ...42
Menu items....................41
OTHERS menu..............47
SETUP MENU menu ....47
TAPE SET menu...........46
Using the menu..............34
VCR SET menu.............45
Mirror mode..........................27
Moisture condensation..........69
MONOTONE .......................37
MOSAIC...............................43
MOSC. FADER....................37
Movie
REC MODE
(Recording mode)..........46
N
NEG.ART .............................42
NightShot plus ......................26
NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch
..............................................26
NTSC..............................59, 64
N.S.LIGHT
(NightShot Light) .................44
O
ONE PUSH ..........................38
OPEN/EJECT lever..............20
Operation button ..................34
Operation confirmation beep
..................................See BEEP
OTHERS menu ....................47
OUTDOOR ..........................38
P
P EFFECT (Picture effect) ... 42
PAL ......................................64
PASTEL ...............................43
Picture Search ......................25
Playback ...............................25
Double speed.................40
Frame............................40
Reverse..........................40
Slow.............................. 40
Playing time .........................14
PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) ... 42
Power cord ...........................12
POWER switch ..............12, 15
Pre-installed rechargeable
battery................................... 71
PROGRAM AE..............42, 59
R
REC CTRL
(Recording control) ..............50
REC MODE
(Recording mode) ................46
Rec review............................31
REC START/STOP button
........................................ 22, 24
Rechargeable battery pack
................................See Battery
Recording.............................24
Recording capacity...............28
Recording time.....................13
REMAIN..............................46
RESET button ......................27
Reversal Playback ................40
S
S VIDEO cable...............32, 48
S VIDEO jack.................32, 48
Searching for the starting point
..............................................30
Self-diagnosis display...........61
SEPIA...................................43
Setting the date and time ......19
SETUP MENU menu ...........47
Shoulder Belt........................27
Skip Scan..............................25
Slow Playback ......................40
SOLARIZE...........................43
SP (Standard Play)................46
Speaker .................................27
Specifications .......................71
SPORTS (Sports lesson).......42
SPOT FOCUS ................36, 59
SPOT METER
(Flexible spot meter).......36, 59
SPOTLIGHT ........................42
SQUEEZE ............................46
STEADYSHOT..............44, 57
SUNSETMOON...................42
T
Tape counter .........................28
TAPE SET menu ..................46
Tape ......................See Cassette
Telephoto..............................26
Time code .............................28
Touch panel ..........................17
Trademark.............................73
Tripod ...................................27
TV...................................32, 50
TV color systems..................64
U
Using abroad.........................64
Continued ,
76
V
V SPD PLAY
(Various speed playback).....40
VCR SET menu....................45
VF B.L.
(Viewfinder back light) ........46
Video head............................69
Video operation buttons .......28
Viewfinder............................16
Back light ......................46
Viewfinder lens adjustment
lever......................................16
VOL (Volume) .....................25
V-OUT/LCD ........................47
W
Wall outlet............................12
Warning indicators ...............61
Warning messages................62
WHITE.................................37
WHT BAL
(White balance) ..............38, 59
Wide angle............................26
WIDE DISP
(Wide display)......................46
WIDE SEL
(Wide select).........................44
WORLD TIME.....................47
Write-protect tab...................65
Z
Zoom ....................................26
Zoom lever ...........................26
Index (Continued)
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Paso 1: Comprobación de los elementos
suministrados
Asegúrese de que su videocámara contiene
los siguientes elementos.
El número entre paréntesis indica la
cantidad del elemento.
Adaptador de alimentación de ca (1)
Cable de alimentación (1)
Cable de conexión A/V (1)
Tapa del objetivo (1)
• Para instalar la tapa del objetivo
Acople la tapa del objetivo a los adaptadores de
metal de la correa de sujeción, como se ilustra a
continuación, utilizando la bandolera.
Batería recargable NP-FP30 (1)
Guía de operaciones (Este manual) (1)
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Paso 2: Carga de la batería
Para cargar la batería “InfoLITHIUM”
(serie P/serie H), conéctela a la
videocámara.
1 Alinee los terminales de la batería
y de su videocámara 1, luego
coloque la batería y cálcela en su
lugar 2.
2 Deslice el interruptor POWER en
el sentido de la flecha hasta la
posición OFF(CHG) (Ajuste
predeterminado).
3 Conecte el adaptador de
alimentación de ca a la toma de
entrada de cc de la videocámara.
4 Conecte el cable de alimentación
al adaptador de alimentación de
ca y al tomacorriente de pared.
El indicador CHG (carga) se enciende y
se inicia el proceso de carga.
Interruptor POWER
Toma de
entrada de
cc
Enchufe de cc
Adaptador de
alimentación de ca
Cable de
alimentación
Al tomacorriente
de pared
1
2
Con la marca v hacia la
pantalla LCD
Toma de entrada
de cc
El indicador CHG (carga)
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5 El indicador CHG (carga) se
apaga cuando la batería está
completamente cargada.
Desconecte el adaptador de
alimentación de ca de la toma de
entrada de cc
Desconecte el adaptador de
alimentación de ca de la toma de entrada
de cc sujetando a la vez la videocámara
y la clavija de cc
Para utilizar una fuente de
alimentación externa
Puede utilizar la cámara mediante la
alimentación del tomacorriente de pared
realizando las mismas conexiones que
cuando carga la batería. La batería no
perderá la carga en este caso.
Para retirar la batería
1 Deslice el interruptor POWER hasta la
posición OFF(CHG). Mantenga
presionado con una mano el botón de
liberación V BATT (batería).
2 Extraiga la batería con la otra mano en
el sentido de la flecha.
Cuando guarde la batería
Descargue completamente la batería antes
de guardarla durante un período
prolongado.
Tiempo de carga
Tiempo aproximado (min) necesario para
cargar totalmente una batería descargada
por completo.
Tiempo de grabación
Tiempo aproximado (min) disponible
cuando utiliza una batería completamente
cargada.
2
1
Interruptor POWER
Botón de liberación
V BATT (batería)
Batería Tiempo de carga
NP-FP30
(suministrado)
115
NP-FP50 125
NP-FP71 170
NP-FP90 220
NP-FH50 135
NP-FH70 170
NP-FH100 390
Batería
Tiempo de
grabación
continua
Tiempo de
grabación
normal*
NP-FP30
(suministrado)
95 45
110 55
NP-FP50 135 65
160 80
NP-FP71 330 165
395 195
NP-FP90 500 250
580 290
NP-FH50 155 75
180 90
NP-FH70 330 165
395 195
NP-FH100 760 380
890 445
Continuación ,
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• Todo el tiempo calculado en las siguientes
condiciones:
Parte superior: Grabación con pantalla LCD.
Parte inferior: Grabación con el visor mientras
el panel LCD se encuentra cerrado.
* El tiempo de grabación normal muestra la hora
cuando se repite la operación de inicio/
detención de la grabación, al conectar y
desconectar la alimentación y al usar la función
de zoom.
Tiempo de reproducción
Tiempo aproximado (min) disponible
cuando utiliza una batería completamente
cargada.
Acerca de la batería
• Antes de cambiar la batería, deslice el
interruptor POWER a la posición OFF(CHG).
• El indicador CHG (carga) parpadeará durante la
carga o la información de la batería no se
mostrará correctamente en las siguientes
condiciones.
– La batería no está correctamente conectada.
– La batería está dañada.
– La batería está completamente desgastada.
(Sólo para la información de la batería.)
• Cuando el adaptador de alimentación de ca esté
conectado a la toma de entrada de cc de la
videocámara, la batería no suministrará
alimentación, incluso si el cable de alimentación
está desconectado al tomacorriente de pared.
Acerca del tiempo de carga/grabación/
reproducción
• Tiempo calculado con la videocámara a 25 °C
(Se recomienda de 10 °C a 30 °C)
• El tiempo de grabación y de reproducción será
más corto cuando use la videocámara a bajas
temperaturas.
• El tiempo de grabación y de reproducción será
más corto en función de las condiciones de uso
de la videocámara.
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 del tomacorriente de
inmediato.
• No utilice el adaptador de alimentación de ca
colocado en un espacio angosto, tal como entre
una pared y los muebles.
• Evite la formación de cortocircuitos en la clavija
de cc del adaptador de alimentación de ca o en
el terminal de la batería con objetos metálicos.
Esto podría provocar una falla de
funcionamiento.
PRECAUCIÓN
• Aunque la videocámara esté apagada, seguirá
recibiendo adaptador de alimentación de ca
(corriente doméstica) mientras esté conectada a
la toma de pared mediante el adaptador de
alimentación de ca
Batería
Panel LCD
abierto
Panel LCD
cerrado
NP-FP30
(suministrado)
105 135
NP-FP50 150 190
NP-FP71 370 465
NP-FP90 550 705
NP-FH50 170 220
NP-FH70 370 465
NP-FH100 845 1065
Paso 2: Carga de la batería (Continuación)
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Paso 3: Encendido y sujeción de la videocámara
con firmeza
Para grabar o reproducir, deslice varias
veces el interruptor POWER hasta que se
encienda el indicador respectivo.
Al utilizarla por primera vez, aparecerá la
pantalla [AJ. RELOJ].
1 Extraer la tapa del objetivo
presionando ambas palancas en
los laterales de la tapa.
2 Deslice el interruptor POWER
varias veces en el sentido de la
flecha para que se encienda el
indicador correspondiente.
Indicadores que se encienden
CAMERA: Para grabar en una cinta.
PLAY/EDIT: Para reproducir o editar
imágenes.
• Luego de ajustar la fecha y la hora ([AJ.
RELOJ]), la próxima vez que encienda su
videocámara, la fecha y hora actual
aparecerán en la pantalla LCD durante
algunos s (segundo).
3 Sostenga la videocámara
correctamente.
4 Asegúrese de que la sostiene
correctamente y luego ajuste la
correa de sujeción.
Para apagar la videocámara
1 Deslice el interruptor POWER hasta la
posición OFF(CHG).
2 Acople la tapa del objetivo.
• Al momento de la compra, la alimentación se
ajusta para desconectarse automáticamente si no
se opera la videocámara durante unos 5 min
(minuto) para ahorrar energía de la batería
([APAG. AUTO]).
Interruptor POWER Tapa del objetivo
Si el interruptor
POWER está en la
posición OFF(CHG),
deslícelo mientras
presiona el botón
verde.
2
1
4
3
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Paso 4: Ajuste del panel LCD y el visor
Abra el panel LCD a 90 grados con
respecto a la videocámara (1), luego gírelo
hacia el mejor ángulo para grabar o
reproducir (2).
• Si gira el panel LCD 180 grados hacia el lado
del objetivo, podrá cerrarlo con la pantalla LCD
hacia afuera. Esto resulta conveniente durante
operaciones de reproducción.
• Consulte [BRIL LCD] para ajustar el brillo de la
pantalla LCD.
Puede ver imágenes utilizando el visor para
evitar el desgaste de la batería o cuando la
imagen en la pantalla LCD es mala.
• Puede ajustar el brillo de fondo del visor
seleccionando (AJ LCD/VIS) - [LUZ F.
VIS].
• Puede ajustar los valores de [AU GR DESV] y
de [EXPOSIC.] con el visor.
El panel LCD
2
1
180 grados
(máx.)
90 grados
(máx.)
90 grados con respecto
a la videocámara
El visor
Palanca de ajuste del
objetivo del visor
Muévala hasta que la
imagen se aclare.
Visor
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Paso 5: Uso del panel sensible al tacto
Puede reproducir imágenes grabadas o
cambiar los ajustes con el panel sensible al
tacto.
Coloque la mano en la parte
posterior del panel LCD para
sostenerlo. A continuación, toque
los botones que se muestran en la
pantalla.
• Si los botones del panel sensible al tacto no
funcionan correctamente, ajuste la pantalla LCD
(CALIBRACIÓN).
• Pueden aparecer líneas de puntos en la pantalla
LCD, lo que no significa una falla de
funcionamiento. Estos puntos no se graban.
Para ocultar los indicadores de
pantalla
Presione DISP/BATT INFO para activar o
desactivar los indicadores de pantalla
(como el código de tiempo).
Puede cambiar las indicaciones en pantalla
para mostrar mensajes en un idioma en
particular. Toque t [MENU] t
(AJUS. MENÚ) t
[ LANGUAGE] para seleccionar el
idioma de la pantalla.
Puede comprobar fácilmente el significado
de cada indicador que aparece en la pantalla
LCD.
1 Toque .
2 Toque [VIST. GUÍA].
Los indicadores varían en función de los
ajustes.
Toque los botones de la pantalla LCD.
DISP/BATT INFO
Cambio de los ajustes de
idioma
Comprobación de los
indicadores de pantalla (Vista
guía)
–:––:––
ENF.
PUNTO
ENFOQ
MENU AU GR
DESV
BÚSQ.
FINAL
EXPO-
SIC.
MEDI
PUNTO
VIST.
GUÍA
PÁ G . 1 PÁ G . 2
60min
Seleccione área de guía.
VIST.GUÍA
FIN
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3 Toque el área que incluye el
indicador que desea comprobar.
Los significados de los indicadores del
área se muestran en la pantalla. Si no
puede encontrar el indicador que desea
comprobar, toque [PÁG. r]/[PÁG. R]
para activarlos o desactivarlos.
Cuando toque [ VOLV], la pantalla
volverá a la visualización de selección
del área.
Para finalización la operación
Toque [FIN].
VIST. GUÍA
FIN
ENFOQUE:
MANUAL
EXP AUT PR:
ESCEN
EFECTO IMG:
SEPIA
1/2
VOLVPÁG.PÁG.
Paso 5: Uso del panel sensible al tacto (Continuación)
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Paso 6: Ajuste de la fecha y la hora
Ajuste la fecha y la hora cuando use la
videocámara por primera vez. De lo
contrario, la pantalla [AJ. RELOJ]
aparecerá cada vez que encienda la
videocámara o cambie la posición del
interruptor POWER.
• Si no usa la videocámara durante
aproximadamente 3 meses, la batería
recargable incorporada se descarga y es posible
que los ajustes de la fecha y la hora se borren de
la memoria. En este caso, cargue la batería
recargable y ajuste la fecha y la hora
nuevamente.
Salte al paso 4 cuando ajuste el reloj por
primera vez.
1 Toque t [MENU].
2 Seleccione (AJUS. MENÚ)
con / , luego toque
[EJEC.].
3 Seleccione [AJ. RELOJ] con
/ , luego toque [EJEC.].
4 Ajuste [A] (año) con / ,
luego toque .
Puede seleccionar cualquier año hasta el
año 2079.
5 Ajuste [M] (mes) y toque y,
a continuación, repita el mismo
proceso para [D] (día), [H] (hora) y
[M] (minutos).
Ajuste la medianoche a las 12:00 AM.
Ajuste el mediodía a las 12:00 PM.
El reloj se pone en funcionamiento.
• Durante la grabación, no se visualizan la fecha y
la hora, pero se graban automáticamente en la
cinta y se pueden visualizar durante la
reproducción ([CÓD. DATOS] (Durante el
funcionamiento de Easy Handycam, sólo se
puede ajustar [FECHA/HORA])).
Interruptor POWER
AJ. MANUAL
EXP AUT PR
EFECTO IMG
OBTUR AUTO
EJEC.
VOLV
AJUS. MENÚ
AJ. RELOJ
LANGUAGE
MODO DEMO
EJEC.
VOLV
--
:
--
:
--
AJ. RELOJ
AMDHM
OK
2007 1 1
:
00
12
AM
AJ. RELOJ
OK
AMDHM
20 0 7 1
:
00
112
AM
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Paso 7: Inserción de un videocasete
Solamente puede utilizar videocasetes mini
DV .
• El tiempo disponible para grabación varía en
función del [MOD GRB].
1 Deslice y sostenga la palanca
OPEN/EJECT en el sentido de la
flecha y abra la tapa.
El compartimiento del videocasete sale
automáticamente y se abre.
2 Inserte un videocasete con la
cara de la ventanilla hacia afuera
y, a continuación, presione .
El compartimiento del
videocasete se desliza
automáticamente hacia adentro.
• No fuerce el compartimiento del
videocasete presionando la parte
con la marca mientras
se desliza hacia adentro. Podría
provocar una falla de
funcionamiento.
3 Cierre la tapa.
Para expulsar el videocasete
Abra la tapa realizando el mismo
procedimiento como se describe en el paso
1 y extraiga el videocasete.
Palanca OPEN/EJECT
Tapa
Ventanilla
Presione ligeramente el
centro de la parte posterior
del videocasete.
Compartimiento del videocasete
{DO NOT PUSH}
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Grabación
1 Deslice el interruptor POWER varias veces en el sentido de la flecha para
que se encienda el indicador CAMERA.
2 Presione REC START/STOP para iniciar la grabación.
Para detener la grabación de la película
Presione REC START/STOP nuevamente.
Tapa del objetivo
Extraer la tapa del objetivo presionando ambas palancas
en los laterales de la tapa
Interruptor POWER
REC START/
STOP
Si el interruptor POWER está en la posición
OFF(CHG), deslícelo mientras presiona el
botón verde.
A
GRAB.
El indicador (A) cambia [ESPERA] a
[GRAB.].
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Reproducción
1 Deslice el indicador POWER en el sentido de la flecha
varias veces para encender el indicador PLAY/EDIT.
2 Inicie la reproducción.
Toque para rebobinar la cinta al punto deseado y luego presione
para iniciar la reproducción.
Para ajustar el volumen
Toque t [PÁG.1] t [VOL], luego / para ajustar el volumen.
Para buscar una escena durante la reproducción
Mantenga presionado / durante la reproducción (Búsqueda de imágenes), o /
durante el avance rápido o rebobinado de la cinta (Exploración con salto).
• Puede reproducir en diversos modos ([REP VEL V]).
A
B
C
A Detener
B Reproducir/Pausa se alterna cada vez que toca el botón
• La reproducción se detiene automáticamente si se acciona la pausa durante más de 3 min
(minuto).
C Rebobinar/Avanzar rápidamente
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