Sony DCR HC65 User Manual

3-090-178-11(1)  
Camera  
Operations Guide  
Read this first  
Digital Video Camera Recorder  
DCR-HC65/HC85  
© 2004 Sony Corporation  
For customers in the U.S.A. and  
CANADA  
Read this first  
Before operating the unit, please read this  
manual thoroughly, and retain it for future  
reference.  
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/  
WARNING  
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not  
expose the unit to rain or moisture.  
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-  
Ion batteries.  
“ Memory Stick” and 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 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 Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian  
ICES-003.  
This symbol is intended to alert the  
user to the presence of important  
operating and maintenance  
(servicing) instructions in the  
literature accompanying the  
appliance.  
b Notice  
If static electricity or electromagnetic interference  
causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail),  
restart the application or disconnect and connect the  
USB cable again.  
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b 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.  
For customers in the U.S.A.  
If you have any questions about this product, you may  
call:  
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. 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 to an outlet on a circuit  
different from that to which the receiver is  
connected.  
Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY  
(7669).  
The number below is for the FCC related matters only.  
Regulatory Information  
Declaration of Conformity  
Trade Name: SONY  
Model No.: DCR-HC65  
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.  
Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA  
92127 U.S.A.  
Telephone No.: 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.  
– Consult a Sony 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.  
• This product contains mercury. Disposal of this  
product may be regulated if sold in the United States.  
For disposal or recycling information, please contact  
your local authorities or the Electronics Industries  
Alliance (http://www.eiae.org).  
Declaration of Conformity  
Trade Name: SONY  
Model No.: DCR-HC85  
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.  
Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA  
92127 U.S.A.  
Telephone No.: 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.  
Notes on use  
Note on Cassette Memory  
Owners Record  
Your camcorder is based on the DV format. You can  
use only mini DV cassettes in your camcorder. Use of  
mini DV cassettes with Cassette Memory is  
recommended as you can use Title search (p. 60), Date  
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 upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.  
Model No. DCR-HC  
search (p. 61), [  
TAPE  
Cassettes with Cassette Memory are marked  
with  
Serial No.  
Model No.AC-  
.
Serial No.  
Note on the type of “Memory Stick” you  
can use in your camcorder  
You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo,” which is  
about half the size of a standard “Memory Stick,” in  
your camcorder (p. 127).  
CAUTION  
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications  
not expressly approved in this manual could void your  
authority to operate this equipment.  
The  
mark is indicated on the  
“Memory Stick Duo.”  
,continued  
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Notes on recording  
Notes on using the camcorder  
• Before starting to record, test the recording function  
to make sure the picture and sound are recorded  
without any problems.  
• Hold your camcorder correctly.  
• 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.  
• To ensure a good grip, fasten the grip belt as shown  
in the following illustration.  
Notes on the LCD panel, viewfinder, and  
lens  
• 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.  
• When you are using the touch panel, place your hand  
on the back side of the LCD panel to support it.  
Then, touch the buttons displayed on the screen.  
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. Be careful when placing the camera  
near a window or outdoors.  
• 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.  
• If you install the NP-FP70/FP90 (optional) battery  
pack on your camcorder, extend its viewfinder.  
• Be careful not to press buttons on the LCD frame  
accidentally when you open or close the LCD panel,  
or when you adjust the angle of the LCD panel.  
• Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts.  
Note on connecting other device  
Before connecting your camcorder to other device  
such as a VCR or a computer with a USB or i.LINK  
cable, be sure to insert the connector plug in the proper  
direction. If you insert the connector plug forcibly in  
the wrong direction, the terminal may be damaged, or  
this may cause a malfunction of your camcorder.  
Notes on using this manual  
• The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder  
used on this manual are captured using a digital still  
camera, and thus may appear different from what  
you see.  
• The illustrations used on this manual are based on  
the model DCR-HC85.  
• The on-screen displays in each local language are  
used in illustrating the operating procedures. Change  
the screen language before using your camcorder if  
necessary (p. 22).  
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: Features available for tape only.  
: Features available for “Memory Stick Duo”  
only.  
Table of Contents  
Recording movies fit for breaking into still images  
– Progressive recording mode (DCR-HC85) ...................................................... 28  
– Memory photo recording............................. 29  
,continued  
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Marking recorded images with specific  
– Image protection/Print mark ....108  
Printing recorded images (PictBridge  
Using the  
(CAMERA SET) menu  
WIDE, etc. ....................................64  
– BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/  
ALL ERASE/NEW FOLDER, etc.  
......................................................70  
– PICT.EFFECT/SLIDE SHOW/  
FRAME REC/INT.REC-STL, etc.  
......................................................74  
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack  
– TITLE/TAPE TITLE, etc. ...........80  
– REC MODE/MULTI-SOUND/  
AUDIO MIX/USB-CAMERA, etc. ..84  
Using the  
(TIME/LANGU.) menu  
......................................................89  
Index ................................................146  
Recording pictures from a VCR or TV  
Dubbing pictures from a tape to a  
Dubbing still images from a “Memory  
Dubbing selected scenes from a tape  
Refer also to other operating instructions  
supplied with your camcorder:  
Dubbing sound to a recorded tape  
....................................................105  
• Editing images with your computer  
cComputer Applications Guide  
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