Sony Handycam DCRHC28 User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS  
For your protection, please read these safety  
instructions completely before operating  
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.  
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.  
Installation  
Water and Moisture  
Use  
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 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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
Overloading  
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or  
convenience receptacles beyond their capacity,  
since this can result in fire or electric shock.  
– Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth  
or other materials.  
Object and Liquid Entry  
– 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.  
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.  
– Do not place the set near or over a radiator or  
heat register, or where it is exposed to direct  
sunlight.  
Attachments  
Do not use attachments not recommended by the  
manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.  
Continued ,  
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (Continued)  
Lightning  
Safety Check  
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.  
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  
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.  
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Read this first  
Before operating the unit, please read this  
manual thoroughly, and retain it for future  
reference.  
For customers in the U.S.A.  
If you have any questions about this  
product, you may call:  
CAUTION  
Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-  
222-SONY (7669).  
Replace the battery with the  
specified type only. Otherwise, fire  
or injury may result.  
The number below is for the FCC related  
matters only.  
Regulatory Information  
For customers in the U.S.A. and  
CANADA  
Declaration of Conformity  
Trade Name: SONY  
Model No.: DCR-HC28  
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.  
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES  
Lithium-Ion batteries are  
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.  
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-  
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking  
Lithium-Ion batteries.  
Battery pack  
CAUTION  
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.  
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.  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with  
Canadian ICES-003.  
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.  
Continued ,  
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Read this first (Continued)  
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:  
Using the camcorder  
• Do not hold the camcorder by the  
following parts.  
– 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.  
Viewfinder  
Battery pack  
– 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.  
LCD panel  
Owner’s Record  
• The camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof  
or waterproof.  
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.  
• 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.  
Model No. DCR-HC28  
Serial No.  
Model No. AC-  
Serial No.  
For the State of California, USA only  
Perchlorate Material - special handling may  
apply, See  
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.  
Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains  
perchlorate.  
Notes on use  
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).  
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• 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.  
• 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.  
Black point  
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  
White, red, blue  
or green point  
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.  
• 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.  
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Table of Contents  
Recording/Playback  
Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording  
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Continued ,  
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GSetttiengpSta1rte:d Checking supplied items  
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP30 (1)  
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)  
Operating Guide (This manual) (1)  
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.  
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack  
You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM”  
2
Slide the POWER switch in the  
direction of the arrow to  
OFF(CHG) (The default setting).  
battery pack (P series/H series)  
(p. 66) after attaching it to your  
camcorder.  
POWER switch  
DC IN jack  
3
Connect the AC Adaptor to the  
DC IN jack on your camcorder.  
DC plug  
To the wall outlet  
AC Adaptor  
Power cord  
DC IN jack  
1
Align the terminals of the battery  
pack and your camcorder 1, then  
attach the battery pack and click  
it into place 2.  
With the v mark facing to the  
LCD screen  
4
Connect the power cord to the AC  
Adaptor and the wall outlet.  
CHG (charge) lamp  
2
1
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and  
charging starts.  
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Charging time  
Approximate time (min.) required when  
you fully charge a fully discharged battery  
pack.  
5
The CHG (charge) lamp turns off  
when the battery is fully charged.  
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from  
the DC IN jack.  
Battery pack  
NP-FP30 (supplied)  
NP-FP50  
Charging time  
115  
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the  
DC IN jack holding both the camcorder  
and the DC plug.  
125  
NP-FP71  
170  
NP-FP90  
220  
NP-FH50  
135  
To use an outside power source  
NP-FH70  
170  
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.  
NP-FH100  
390  
Recording time  
Approximate time (min.) available when  
you use a fully charged battery pack.  
To remove the battery pack  
Continuous  
recording  
time  
Typical  
recording  
time*  
1 Slide the POWER switch to  
OFF(CHG). Hold down the V  
BATT(battery) release lever with one  
hand.  
Battery pack  
NP-FP30  
(supplied)  
95  
110  
135  
160  
330  
395  
500  
580  
155  
180  
330  
395  
760  
890  
45  
55  
2 Remove the battery in the direction of  
NP-FP50  
NP-FP71  
NP-FP90  
NP-FH50  
NP-FH70  
NP-FH100  
65  
the arrow with the other hand.  
80  
POWER switch  
165  
195  
250  
290  
75  
1
2
90  
165  
195  
380  
445  
V BATT (battery)  
release lever  
• 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.  
When storing the battery pack  
Fully discharge the battery before storing it  
for an extended period (p. 66).  
Continued ,  
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Step2: Charging the battery pack (Continued)  
• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC  
Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic  
objects. This may cause a malfunction.  
Playing time  
Approximate time (min.) available when  
you use a fully charged battery pack.  
PRECAUTION  
• Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power  
(house current) is still supplied to it while  
LCD panel  
opened  
LCD panel  
Battery pack  
closed  
NP-FP30  
(supplied)  
connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor.  
105  
135  
NP-FP50  
NP-FP71  
NP-FP90  
NP-FH50  
NP-FH70  
NP-FH100  
150  
370  
550  
170  
370  
845  
190  
465  
705  
220  
465  
1065  
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.  
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Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your  
camcorder firmly  
• 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.  
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).  
POWER switch  
Lens cap  
3
4
Hold the camcorder correctly.  
Ensure a good grip, then fasten  
the grip belt.  
1
2
Remove the lens cap by pressing  
both knobs on the sides of the  
cap.  
4
1
2
3
Slide the POWER switch  
repeatedly in the direction of the  
arrow to turn on the respective  
lamp.  
To turn off the power  
1 Slide the POWER switch to  
OFF(CHG).  
If the POWER  
switch is set to  
OFF(CHG), slide it  
while pressing the  
green button.  
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).  
Lamps that light up  
CAMERA: To record on a tape.  
PLAY/EDIT: To play or edit pictures.  
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Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder  
The LCD panel  
The viewfinder  
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the  
camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best  
angle to record or play (2).  
You can view pictures using the viewfinder  
to avoid wearing down the battery, or when  
the picture seen on the LCD screen is poor.  
180 degrees  
(max.)  
2
Viewfinder  
1
90 degrees to the  
90 degrees  
camcorder  
(max.)  
Viewfinder lens  
adjustment lever  
Move it until the picture is  
clear.  
• 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 adjust the brightness of the viewfinder  
backlight by selecting  
[VF B.L.] (p. 46).  
(LCD/VF SET) -  
• You can adjust the [FADER] and the  
[EXPOSURE] setting using the viewfinder  
(p. 37).  
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Step 5: Using the touch panel  
You can play back recorded pictures  
(p. 25), or change the settings (p. 34) using  
the touch panel.  
Changing the language setting  
You can change the on-screen displays to  
show messages in a specified language.  
Select the screen language in [  
Place your hand on the rear side of  
the LCD panel to support it. Then,  
touch the buttons displayed on the  
screen.  
LANGUAGE] on the  
(SETUP  
Checking the screen indicators  
(Display guide)  
DISP/BATT INFO  
You can easily check the meaning of each  
indicator (p. 29) that appears on the LCD  
screen.  
1
2
Touch  
.
–:––:––  
60min  
PAGE1 PAGE2  
Touch the button on the LCD 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.  
SPOT FOCUS  
FOCUS  
SPOT  
DISP  
GUIDE  
METER  
MENU FADER  
END  
SCH  
EXPO–  
SURE  
Touch [DISP GUIDE].  
To hide the screen indicators  
Press DISP/BATT INFO to toggle the  
screen indicators (such as time code) on or  
off.  
Select area for guide.  
END  
DISP GUIDE  
The indicators vary depending on the  
settings.  
Continued ,  
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Step 5: Using the touch panel (Continued)  
3
Touch the area including the  
indicator that you want to check.  
DISP GUIDE  
END  
1/2  
FOCUS:  
MANUAL  
PROGRAM AE:  
SPOTLIGHT  
P EFFECT:  
SEPIA  
PAGE  
PAGE  
RET.  
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].  
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Step 6: Setting the date and time  
Set the date and time when using this  
camcorder for the first time. If you do not  
3
Select [CLOCK SET] with  
/
set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET]  
screen appears every time you turn on your  
camcorder or change the POWER switch  
position.  
, then touch [EXEC].  
CLOCK SET  
• 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).  
Y
M
D
H
M
:
2007 JAN  
1
12 00 AM  
OK  
4
Set [Y] (year) with  
then touch  
/
,
.
You can set any year up to the year  
2079.  
CLOCK SET  
Y
M
D
H
M
:
2007 JAN  
1
12 00 AM  
POWER switch  
Skip to step 4 when you set the clock for  
OK  
the first time.  
5
Set [M] (month), then touch  
and repeat for [D] (day), [H] (hour)  
and [M] (minute).  
1
Touch  
t [MENU].  
MANUAL SET  
PROGRAM AE  
EFFECT  
AUTO SHTR  
P
For midnight, set it to 12:00 AM.  
For midday, set it to 12:00 PM.  
The clock starts.  
EXEC  
RET.  
• 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])).  
2
Select  
/
(SETUP MENU) with  
, then touch [EXEC].  
SETUP MENU  
CLOCK SET  
LANGUAGE  
DEMO MODE  
--:--:--  
EXEC  
RET.  
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Step 7: Inserting a Cassette  
You can use mini DV  
(p. 65).  
• The recordable time varies depending on [REC  
MODE] (p. 46).  
cassettes only  
2
Insert a cassette with its window  
facing outwards, then press  
.
Push the center of the back  
of the cassette lightly.  
1
Slide and hold the  
EJECT lever in the direction of the  
arrow and open the lid.  
OPEN/  
Window  
OPEN/EJECT lever  
Cassette compartment  
The cassette compartment  
automatically slides back in.  
• Do not force the cassette  
Lid  
compartment closed by pressing the  
The cassette compartment automatically  
comes out and opens up.  
portion marked  
while  
{DO NOT PUSH}  
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.  
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21  
RecordinEg/PalasybyackRecording/Playback (Easy Handycam)  
Remove the lens cap (p. 15).  
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.  
A
B
D
C
Recording  
1
Slide the POWER switch A in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn  
on the CAMERA lamp.  
If the POWER switch A is set to OFF(CHG),  
slide it while pressing the green button.  
2
3
Press EASY C.  
EASY  
appears on the screen D.  
Press REC START/STOP B to start recording.*  
60min  
REC 0:00:00  
The indicator (A) changes [STBY] to [REC].  
A
To stop recording, press B again.  
FN  
* Movies are recorded in SP (Standard Play) mode on a cassette.  
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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.  
If the POWER switch is  
set to OFF(CHG), slide it  
while pressing the green  
button.  
Touch  
start playback.  
, then touch  
to  
A
C
B
A Stop  
B Play/Pause toggles as you touch it  
C Rewind/Fast forward  
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.  
23  
   
Recording  
Lens cap  
Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs  
on the sides of the cap  
POWER switch  
REC START/  
STOP  
1
2
Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on  
the CAMERA lamp.  
If the POWER switch is set to OFF(CHG),  
slide it while pressing the green button.  
Press REC START/STOP to start recording.  
The indicator (A) changes [STBY] to [REC].  
A
To stop movie recording  
Press REC START/STOP again.  
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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.  
A
C
B
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  
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).  
25  
           
Functions used for recording/playback, etc.  
Wider range of view: (Wide angle)  
1
2
3
Close view: (Telephoto)  
5
• 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.  
4
• You can set [D ZOOM] (p. 43) if you want to  
zoom to a level greater than 20 ×.  
6
7
• 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.  
qa  
• [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  
q;  
9
8
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.  
qs  
• Do not use these functions in bright places. This  
may cause a malfunction.  
Recording  
To adjust the exposure for backlit  
To use zoom.......................... 1  
Move the power zoom lever 1 slightly for  
a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster  
zoom.  
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.  
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To adjust the focus for an off center  
subject (SPOT FOCUS) ............. 0  
Recording/playback  
See [SPOT FOCUS] on page 36.  
To check the remaining battery  
(Battery Info) ......................... 7  
To fix the exposure for the selected  
subject (Flexible spot meter)...... 0  
See [SPOT METER] on page 36.  
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 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).  
Remaining battery (approx.)  
BATTERY INFO  
BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL  
2
0%  
50%  
100%  
1
REC TIME AVAILABLE  
LCD SCREEN : 86 min  
VIEWFINDER : 99 min  
Recording capacity (approx.)  
• A mirror-image of the subject appears on the  
LCD screen, but the picture will be normal  
when recorded.  
To turn off the operation confirmation  
beep (BEEP) .......................... 0  
See [BEEP] on page 47.  
To use a tripod....................... qs  
To initialize the settings  
(RESET)................................ 8  
Press RESET 8 to initialize all the  
settings, including the setting of the date  
and time.  
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.  
Other part names and functions  
D Internal stereo microphone  
I Speaker  
Playback  
Playback sound comes out from the  
speaker.  
To play back the images with added  
special effects (Picture effect) .... 0  
• For how to adjust the volume, see page 25.  
See [P EFFECT] on page 42.  
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Indicators displayed during recording/playback  
Recording  
Viewing  
1
2
7
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
6
A Remaining battery (approx.)  
G Tape transport indicator  
H Video operation buttons (25)  
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)  
Data code during recording  
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).  
28  
                   
( ) is a reference page.  
The indicators during recording will not be recorded.  
Bottom  
Indicators when you made  
changes  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Flexible spot meter (36)/  
Manual exposure (38)  
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].  
9
.
Manual focus (36)  
Backlight (26)  
PROGRAM AE (42)  
Upper left  
Upper right  
Picture effect (42)  
White balance (38)  
60min  
STBY  
0:00:00  
60min  
n
Wide select (44)  
SteadyShot off (44)  
Panel off (37)  
+
FN  
/
E D I T  
+
/
E D I T  
EDITSEARCH (44)  
Bottom  
Center  
Upper left  
Indicator  
Meaning  
AUDIO MODE (46)  
Upper right  
Indicator  
Meaning  
DV input (50)  
Center  
Indicator  
Meaning  
NightShot plus (26)  
Warning (61)  
% Z  
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Searching for the starting point  
Make sure that the CAMERA lamp  
lights up (p. 24).  
Searching manually  
(EDIT SEARCH)  
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.  
Searching for the last scene of  
the most recent recording (END  
SEARCH)  
[END SCH] (END SEARCH) will not  
work once you eject the cassette after you  
have recorded on the tape.  
1
2
3
4
Touch  
[MENU].  
t [PAGE1] t  
Touch  
t [PAGE1], then touch  
[END SCH].  
Select  
/
(CAMERA SET) with  
, then touch [EXEC].  
60min  
PAGE1 PAGE2  
0:00:00  
Select [EDITSEARCH] with  
, then touch [EXEC].  
/
SPOT FOCUS  
FOCUS  
SPOT  
METER  
DISP  
GUIDE  
MENU FADER  
END  
SCH  
EXPO–  
SURE  
Touch here again to cancel the operation.  
Select [ON] with  
then touch [EXEC] t  
/
,
.
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.  
60min  
STBY  
0:00:00  
EDIT  
FN  
• [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.  
5
Touch and hold  
backward)/  
(to go  
(to go forward)  
and release it at the point where  
you want the recording to start.  
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Reviewing the most recently  
recorded scenes (Rec review)  
You can view a few seconds of the scene  
recorded just before you stopped the tape.  
1
2
3
4
Touch  
[MENU].  
t [PAGE1] t  
Select  
/
(CAMERA SET) with  
, then touch [EXEC].  
Select [EDITSEARCH] with  
, then touch [EXEC].  
/
Select [ON] with  
then touch [EXEC] t  
/
,
.
60min  
STBY  
0:00:00  
EDIT  
FN  
5
Touch  
.
The last few seconds of the most  
recently recorded scene are played back.  
Then, your camcorder is set to the  
standby.  
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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.  
1
A/V OUT  
(Yellow)  
(White)  
(Red)  
A/V OUT jack  
VCRs or TVs  
: Signal flow  
2
A A/V connecting cable (supplied)  
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.  
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.  
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33  
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  
• With some settings, you do not have to touch  
t
(close).  
.
x To use menu items  
For details of the items, see page 42.  
1
2
3
4
MANUAL SET  
EFFECT  
TAPE SET  
REC MODE  
REMAIN  
TAPE SET  
REC MODE  
REMAIN  
TAPE SET  
REC MODE  
REMAIN  
P
SP  
LP  
LP  
EXEC  
RET.  
EXEC  
RET.  
EXEC  
RET.  
EXEC  
RET.  
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.  
34  
           
x To use menu items during Easy Handycam operation  
60min  
STBY 0:00:00  
FN  
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.  
35  
 
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  
1 Touch [MANUAL].  
9 appears.  
2 Touch  
(focusing on distant subjects) to  
sharpen the focus. appears when the  
(focusing on close subjects)/  
button items.  
focus cannot be adjusted any closer, and  
appears when the focus cannot be adjusted  
farther away.  
When the CAMERA lamp lights  
up  
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.  
[PAGE1]  
SPOT FOCUS  
You can select and adjust the focal point to  
aim it at a subject not located in the center  
of the screen.  
60min  
SPOT FOCUS  
STBY  
0:00:00  
Touch here  
• The setting returns to [  
AUTO] when you  
AUTO  
OK  
turn the power off for more than 12 hours.  
Touch the point where you want to focus on  
in the frame.  
9 appears.  
SPOT METER (Flexible spot  
meter)  
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.  
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.  
60min  
SPOT METER  
STBY  
0:00:00  
Touch here  
FOCUS  
You can adjust the focus manually. You can  
select this function also when you want to  
focus on a certain subject intentionally.  
AUTO  
OK  
Touch the point where you want to fix and  
adjust the exposure on the screen.  
appears.  
36  
           
To return the setting to automatic exposure,  
touch [ AUTO] or set [EXPOSURE] to  
AUTO].  
MOSC. FADER  
[
• If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is  
automatically set to [MANUAL].  
MONOTONE  
• The setting returns to [  
AUTO] when you  
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.  
turn the power off for more than 12 hours.  
DISP GUIDE (Display Guide)*  
See page 17.  
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.  
MENU*  
See page 41.  
1 Make sure that the CAMERA lamp lights  
up.  
FADER  
2 Close the LCD panel with the screen  
facing out.  
appears.  
You can add the following effects to  
currently recording pictures.  
3 Touch  
4 Touch  
The LCD screen is turned off.  
.
1 Select the desired effect in standby mode  
(to fade in) or recording mode (to fade out),  
.
then touch  
t
.
5 Touch the LCD screen while checking the  
display in the viewfinder.  
[EXPOSURE], etc. are displayed.  
2 Press REC START/STOP.  
The fader indicator stops flashing and  
disappears when the fade is complete.  
6 Touch the button you want to set.  
[EXPOSURE]: Adjust with  
and touch  
To cancel [FADER] before starting the  
/
,
operation, touch [  
OFF] in step 1.  
.
[FADER]: Touch it repeatedly to select a  
desired effect.  
• If you press REC START/STOP once, the  
setting is canceled.  
: The LCD screen lights up.  
To hide the buttons, touch  
.
Fading out  
Fading in  
END SCH (END SEARCH)  
WHITE  
See page 30.  
BLACK  
Continued ,  
37  
             
Operation button items (Continued)  
INDOOR (n)  
EXPOSURE  
The white balance is adjusted to be  
appropriate for the following recording  
conditions:  
You can fix the brightness of a picture  
manually. Adjust the brightness when the  
subject is much brighter or darker than the  
background.  
– Indoors  
– At party scenes or studios where the lighting  
conditions change quickly  
60min  
AUTO  
STBY  
0:00:00  
OK  
– Under video lamps in a studio, or under  
sodium lamps or incandescent-like color  
lamps  
MANU–  
AL  
1
2
ONE PUSH (  
The white balance will be adjusted  
according to the ambient light.  
)
EXPOSURE  
1 Touch [ONE PUSH].  
1 Touch [MANUAL].  
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.  
appears.  
2 Adjust the exposure by touching  
/
.
3 Touch  
.
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).  
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.  
• The setting returns to [  
AUTO] when you  
turn the power off for more than 12 hours.  
flashes slowly if white balance  
could not be set.  
•If  
keeps flashing even after you  
[PAGE2]  
have touched  
to [ AUTO].  
, set [WHT BAL]  
WHT BAL (White balance)  
You can adjust the color balance to the  
brightness of the recording environment.  
• 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  
B
AUTO  
your camcorder at a nearby white object for  
about 10 seconds for better color balance  
adjustment.  
The white balance is adjusted  
automatically.  
• Redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure if you change  
the [PROGRAM AE] settings, or bring your  
camcorder outdoors from inside the house, or  
vice versa.  
OUTDOOR (  
)
The white balance is adjusted to be  
appropriate for the following recording  
conditions:  
• Set [WHT BAL] to [  
AUTO] or [ONE  
PUSH] under white or cool white fluorescent  
lamps.  
– Outdoors  
– Night views, neon signs and fireworks  
– Sunrise or sunset  
• The setting returns to [  
AUTO] when you  
turn the power off for more than 12 hours.  
– Under daylight fluorescent lamps  
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[PAGE2]  
LCD BRT (LCD bright)  
DATA CODE*  
During playback, displays information  
(data code) recorded automatically at the  
time of recording.  
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD  
screen. The recorded picture will not be  
affected by this operation.  
Adjust the brightness with  
/
.
B
OFF  
When the PLAY/EDIT lamp lights  
up  
Data code is not displayed.  
DATE/TIME  
Displays the date and time.  
You can use the video operation buttons  
(
/
/
/
) on every PAGE.  
CAM DATA (below)  
Displays camera setting data.  
[PAGE1]  
MENU*  
60min  
0:00:00:00  
1
2
3
AUTO  
100 AWB  
See page 41.  
F1. 8  
9dB  
FN  
VOL* (Volume)  
6
5
4
See page 25.  
ASteadyShot off  
BExposure  
CWhite balance  
DGain  
END SCH (END SEARCH)  
See page 30.  
EShutter speed  
FAperture value  
DISP GUIDE (Display Guide)*  
• 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.  
See page 17.  
• During Easy Handycam operation, you can set  
[DATE/TIME] only.  
LCD BRT (LCD bright)  
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD  
screen. The recorded picture will not be  
affected by this operation.  
Adjust the brightness with  
/
.
Continued ,  
39  
       
Operation button items (Continued)  
[PAGE3]  
A DUB CTRL (Audio dubbing)  
V SPD PLAY  
(Various speed playback)  
See page 52.  
You can play back in various modes while  
viewing movies.  
REC CTRL (Recording control)  
See page 50.  
1 Touch the following buttons during  
playback.  
To  
Touch  
change the  
playback  
direction*  
(frame)  
play back  
[ySLOW]  
slowly**  
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.  
2 Touch [  
To return to the normal playback mode,  
touch (Play/Pause) twice (once from  
RET.] t  
.
frame playback).  
• You will not hear the recorded sound. You may  
see mosaic-like images of the previously played  
picture.  
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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  
P EFFECT  
z
z
z
z
AUTO  
OFF  
ON  
AUTO SHTR  
CAMERA SET menu (p. 43)  
D ZOOM  
z
z
z
z
z
OFF  
4:3  
ON  
WIDE SEL  
STEADYSHOT  
EDITSEARCH  
N.S.LIGHT  
OFF  
ON  
VCR SET menu (p. 45)  
AUDIO MIX  
z
LCD/VF SET menu (p. 45)  
LCD B.L.  
LCD COLOR  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
BRT NORMAL  
VF B.L.  
WIDE DISP  
BRT NORMAL  
TAPE SET menu (p. 46)  
REC MODE  
AUDIO MODE  
z
z
z
z
SP  
12BIT  
AUTO  
REMAIN  
z
SETUP MENU menu (p. 47)  
CLOCK SET  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
LANGUAGE  
DEMO MODE  
ON  
OTHERS menu (p. 47)  
WORLD TIME  
BEEP  
A.SHUT OFF  
DISP OUT  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
–*  
z
5min  
LCD  
* The value set before Easy Handycam operation will be retained during Easy Handycam operation.  
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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.  
SUNSETMOON**(  
)
Select to maintain the atmosphere of  
situations such as sunsets, general night  
views or fireworks.  
PROGRAM AE  
You can record pictures effectively in  
various situations with the PROGRAM AE  
function.  
BAUTO  
Select to automatically record pictures  
effectively without the [PROGRAM AE]  
function.  
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.  
SPOTLIGHT*(  
)
Select to prevent people’s faces from  
appearing excessively white when subjects  
are lit by strong light.  
• 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.  
PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) (  
)
Select to bring out the subject such as  
people or flowers while creating a soft  
background.  
• The setting returns to [AUTO] when you turn  
the power off for more than 12 hours.  
P EFFECT (Picture effect)  
You can add special effects to a picture  
during recording or playback.  
appears.  
SPORTS* (Sports lesson) (  
)
Select to minimize shake when shooting  
fast moving subjects.  
BOFF  
Does not use [P EFFECT] setting.  
NEG.ART  
The color and brightness are reversed.  
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.  
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CAMERA SET  
menu  
– D ZOOM/WIDE SEL/STEADYSHOT, etc.  
SEPIA  
Pictures appear in sepia.  
The default settings are marked with B.  
The indicators in parentheses appear when  
the items are selected.  
B&W  
Pictures appear in black and white.  
See page 34 for details on selecting  
menu items.  
SOLARIZE  
Pictures appear as an illustration with  
strong contrast.  
D ZOOM (Digital zoom)  
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.  
PASTEL*  
Pictures appear as a pale pastel drawing.  
MOSAIC*  
Pictures appear mosaic-patterned.  
The right side of the bar shows the digital  
zooming factor. The zooming zone  
appears when you select the zooming  
level.  
BOFF  
Up to 20 × zoom is performed optically.  
* Not available during playback.  
• 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).  
40 ×  
Up to 20 × zoom is performed optically,  
and after that, up to 40 × zoom is  
performed digitally.  
800 ×  
• You cannot add effects to externally input  
pictures.  
Up to 20 × zoom is performed optically,  
and after that, up to 800 × zoom is  
performed digitally.  
AUTO SHTR (Auto shutter)  
Automatically activates the electronic  
shutter to adjust the shutter speed when  
recording in bright conditions if you set it to  
[ON] (the default setting).  
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CAMERA SET menu (Continued)  
WIDE SEL (Wide select)  
EDITSEARCH  
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.  
BOFF  
Does not display  
LCD screen.  
or  
on the  
ON  
Displays  
B4:3  
and  
on the LCD  
Standard setting (to record pictures to be  
played back on a 4:3 TV).  
screen, and enables the EDIT SEARCH  
function and Rec review (p. 30).  
16:9 WIDE (  
Records pictures to be played back on a  
16:9 wide TV in full screen mode.  
)
N.S.LIGHT (NightShot Light)  
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).  
• 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.  
• Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers  
or other objects (p. 26).  
• Remove the conversion lens (optional) if it is  
attached.  
When viewed on the LCD screen/viewfinder with  
[16:9 WIDE] selected.  
• 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.  
When viewed on a 16:9 wide  
screen TV*  
When viewed on a standard  
TV**  
* 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  
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.  
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VCR SET menu  
LCD/VF SET menu  
– AUDIO MIX  
– LCD B.L./LCD COLOR/VF B.L., etc  
See page 34 for details on selecting  
menu items.  
The default settings are marked with B.  
See page 34 for details on selecting  
menu items.  
AUDIO MIX  
LCD B.L. (LCD back light)  
See page 52.  
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD  
screen’s backlight. The recorded picture  
will not be affected by this operation.  
BBRT 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.  
LCD COLOR  
You can adjust the color on the LCD screen  
with  
/
. The recorded picture  
will not be affected by this operation.  
Low intensity High intensity  
Continued ,  
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LCD/VF SET menu (Continued)  
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.  
VF B.L. (Viewfinder back light)  
You can adjust the brightness of the  
viewfinder. The recorded picture will not be  
affected by this operation.  
BBRT NORMAL  
Standard brightness.  
REC MODE (Recording mode)  
BSP (SP)  
BRIGHT  
Records in the SP (Standard Play) mode on  
a cassette.  
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.  
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.  
WIDE DISP (Wide display)  
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.  
AUDIO MODE  
BLETTER BOX  
Normal setting (standard type of display)  
B12BIT  
SQUEEZE  
Records in the 12-bit mode (2 stereo  
sounds).  
Expands the picture vertically if black  
bands at the top and bottom in 16:9 aspect  
ratio are undesirable.  
16BIT (  
)
Records in the 16-bit mode (1 stereo sound  
with high quality).  
REMAIN  
BAUTO  
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.  
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SETUP MENU  
OTHERS menu  
– WORLD TIME/BEEP, etc.  
menu  
– CLOCK SET/LANGUAGE, etc.  
The default settings are marked with B.  
See page 34 for details on selecting  
menu items.  
See page 34 for details on selecting  
menu items.  
WORLD TIME  
CLOCK SET  
When using your camcorder abroad, you  
can set the time difference by touching  
See page 19.  
/
, 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.  
LANGUAGE  
You can select the language to be used on  
the LCD screen.  
BEEP  
• Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]]  
(simplified English) for when you cannot find  
your native tongue among the options.  
BON  
A melody sounds when you start/stop  
recording, or operate the touch panel.  
DEMO MODE  
OFF  
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.  
Cancels the melody.  
A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off)  
B5min  
The camcorder is automatically turned off  
when you do not operate your camcorder  
for more than approximately 5 minutes.  
• 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.)  
NEVER  
The camcorder is not automatically turned  
off.  
– When a cassette is inserted.  
– When the POWER switch is set to other than  
CAMERA.  
• When you connect your camcorder to a wall  
outlet, [A.SHUT OFF] is automatically set to  
[NEVER].  
DISP OUT (Display output)  
BLCD  
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.  
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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.  
1
A/V OUT  
AUDIO/  
VIDEO jacks  
A/V OUT jack  
(Yellow)  
(White)  
(Red)  
VCR/DVD  
device  
To i.LINK jack  
2
To DV Interface (i.LINK)  
DV  
3
: Signal flow  
A A/V connecting cable (supplied)  
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.  
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.  
• 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).  
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• 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.  
1
2
Prepare your camcorder for  
playback.  
Insert the recorded cassette.  
Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to  
turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.  
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
4
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.  
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.  
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Recording pictures from a TV or VCR/DVD  
device, etc.  
Using an i.LINK cable (optional), you can record pictures or TV programs from a TV or  
VCR/DVD device, etc., on a tape.  
Be sure to insert a cassette for recording in your camcorder beforehand.  
You can connect your camcorder to a TV, VCR/DVD 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.  
You cannot record pictures on your camcorder from a TV or VCR/DVD device that does  
not have an i.LINK jack.  
• You cannot input picture and sound separately.  
To i.LINK jack  
TVs or VCR/  
DVD devices  
To DV Interface (i.LINK)  
DV  
i.LINK cable (optional)  
: Signal flow  
1
Connect your TV or VCR/DVD  
device to your camcorder with an  
i.LINK cable.  
4
5
Set your camcorder to recording  
pause mode.  
Touch  
t [PAGE3] t [REC  
CTRL] t [REC PAUSE].  
• 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.)  
When recording pictures from a  
VCR/DVD device:  
Start playing the cassette or the  
disc on the VCR/DVD device.  
2
3
If you are recording from a VCR/  
DVD device, insert a cassette or a  
DVD.  
When recording pictures from a  
TV:  
Select a TV program.  
Slide the POWER switch  
repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/  
EDIT lamp.  
The picture played on the connected  
device appears on the LCD screen of  
your camcorder.  
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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.  
6
7
8
Touch [REC START] at the point  
you want to start recording.  
Internal stereo  
microphone  
Stop recording.  
Touch  
(Stop) or [REC PAUSE].  
Touch [  
RET.] t  
.
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.  
Continued ,  
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Dubbing sound to a recorded tape (Continued)  
Recording sound  
6
Touch [  
RET.] t  
.
Insert a recorded cassette into your  
camcorder beforehand.  
• 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).  
1
2
Slide the POWER switch  
repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/  
EDIT lamp.  
To check the recorded sound  
1 Play back the tape on which you have  
recorded audio (p. 25).  
Touch  
(Play/Pause) to play  
back the tape, then touch it again  
at the point where you want to  
start recording the sound.  
2 Touch  
t [PAGE1] t [MENU].  
3 Select  
(VCR SET), then touch  
to select [AUDIO MIX],  
/
then touch [EXEC].  
VCR SET  
AUDIO MIX  
3
Touch  
t [PAGE3] t [A  
ST1  
ST2  
RET.  
DUB CTRL] t [AUDIO DUB].  
X appears.  
EXEC  
60min  
DUB CTRL  
0:00:00:00  
RET.  
A
4 Touch  
/
to adjust the balance  
of the original sound (ST1) and the new  
sound (ST2), then touch [EXEC].  
AUDIO  
DUB  
• 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.  
4
5
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.  
Touch  
to stop recording.  
(Stop) when you want  
To dub on other scenes, repeat step 2 to  
select scenes, then touch [AUDIO  
DUB].  
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Jacks to connect external devices  
Open the jack cover.  
A
DV Interface (i.LINK) (p. 48, 50)  
B A/V (audio/video) OUT jack (p. 32, 48)  
C DC IN jack (p. 12)  
1
2
3
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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.  
Overall operations/Easy Handycam  
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.  
Batteries/Power sources  
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).  
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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.  
LCD screen/viewfinder  
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).  
Continued ,  
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Troubleshooting (Continued)  
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.  
Cassette tapes  
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.  
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Recording  
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.  
Adjusting the image during recording  
Refer also to “Menu” (p. 59).  
The auto focus does not function.  
• Set [FOCUS] to [  
• 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).  
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Troubleshooting (Continued)  
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).  
Playback  
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).  
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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  
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.  
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Troubleshooting (Continued)  
Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to other devices  
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).  
Connecting to a computer  
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.  
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Warning indicators and messages  
Self-diagnosis display/Warning  
indicators  
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.  
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.  
% (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).  
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).  
Q (Warning indicators pertaining to  
the tape)  
Slow flashing:  
• There is less than 5 minutes remaining  
on the tape.  
• No cassette is inserted.*  
• Connect the DC plug of the AC  
Adaptor to the DC IN jack of your  
camcorder securely (p. 12).  
• The write-protect tab on the cassette is  
set to lock (p. 65).*  
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).  
Fast flashing:  
• The tape has run out.*  
C:22:ss  
• Clean the head using a cleaning  
cassette (optional) (p. 69).  
Z (Eject cassette warning)*  
Slow flashing:  
• The write-protect tab on the cassette is  
set to lock (p. 65).  
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).  
Fast flashing:  
• Moisture condensation has occurred  
(p. 69).  
• The self-diagnosis display code is  
displayed (p. 61).  
• Remove the power source. Reconnect it  
and operate your camcorder again.  
* You hear a melody when the warning indicators  
appear on the screen (p. 47).  
• 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.”  
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Warning indicators and messages (Continued)  
Description of warning  
messages  
Q The tape has reached the end.  
• Rewind or change the tape.  
If messages appear on the screen, follow the  
instructions.  
x Others  
x Battery/Power  
Cannot record due to copyright  
protection. (p. 65)  
Use the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.  
(p. 66)  
Cannot add audio. Disconnect the  
i.LINK cable. (p. 51)  
Battery level is low.  
• Change the battery (p. 12, 66).  
Not recorded in SP mode. Cannot  
add audio. (p. 51)  
Old battery. Use a new one. (p. 66)  
Not recorded in 12-bit audio. Cannot  
add audio. (p. 51)  
Z Re-attach the power source. (p. 12)  
Use new AC adapter or reinsert.  
(p. 12)  
Cannot add audio on the blank  
portion of a tape. (p. 51)  
x Moisture condensation  
Cannot add audio. (p. 51)  
• You cannot add sound to a tape  
recorded on other devices by 4CH MIC  
REC.  
%Z Moisture condensation. Eject  
the cassette (p. 69)  
x
Dirty video head. Use a  
cleaning cassette. (p. 69)  
% Moisture condensation. Turn off  
for 1H. (p. 69)  
Cannot start Easy Handycam.  
x Cassette/Tape  
Q Insert a cassette. (p. 20)  
Cannot cancel Easy Handycam.  
Z Reinsert the cassette. (p. 20)  
• Check if the cassette is damaged.  
QZ The tape is locked - check the  
tab. (p. 65)  
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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  
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).  
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].  
AC-L25A/L25B  
[a]  
[b]  
On TV color systems  
Your camcorder is NTSC system, so its  
picture can only be viewed on a NTSC  
system TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO input  
jack.  
System  
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.  
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Usable cassette tapes  
x To prevent accidental erasure  
Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to  
set it to SAVE.  
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.  
REC: The cassette can be  
recorded.  
SAVE: The cassette cannot be  
recorded (write-protected).  
REC  
SAVE  
• You have used EDIT SEARCH.  
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.  
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.  
Do not put a label  
along this border.  
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  
Labeling position  
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.  
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.  
Notes on use  
x When cleaning the gold-plated  
connector  
x When not using your camcorder for a  
long time  
Remove the cassette and store it.  
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.  
Gold-plated connector  
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About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack  
– Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-FP71/  
FP90/FH70/FH100 (optional).  
This unit is compatible with an  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series/  
H series).  
Your camcorder operates only with an  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.  
“InfoLITHIUM” P series battery packs  
• 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.  
have the  
“InfoLITHIUM” H series battery packs  
have the mark.  
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.  
• 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.  
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.  
• 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 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.  
• 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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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.  
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.  
What is i.LINK?  
• Each battery’s life is governed by storage,  
operating and environmental conditions.  
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)  
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About i.LINK (Continued)  
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.  
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.  
– Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical  
vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.  
* What is Mbps?  
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.  
– 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 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.  
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  
• 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.  
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.  
• 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.  
About the required i.LINK cable  
Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable  
(during DV dubbing).  
• Do not damage the power cord such as by  
placing anything heavy on it.  
• Keep metal contacts clean.  
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• 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 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.  
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.  
• When you use your camcorder in a hot and  
humid place.  
Moisture condensation  
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).  
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.  
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.  
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.  
– Playback pictures do not move.  
• 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.  
– 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.  
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Maintenance and precautions (Continued)  
• 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.  
4 Touch the “×” displayed on the screen with  
the corner of the “Memory Stick” or the  
like.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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Specifications  
On charging the pre-installed  
rechargeable battery  
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  
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.  
NTSC color, EIA standards  
Usable cassette  
Mini DV cassette with the  
printed  
mark  
Tape speed  
SP: Approx. 18.81 mm/s  
LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/s  
Recording/playback time  
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.  
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  
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.  
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 ,  
71  
       
Specifications (Continued)  
Color temperature  
Storage temperature  
[AUTO], [ONE PUSH], [INDOOR]  
(3 200 K), [OUTDOOR] (5 800 K)  
Minimum illumination  
5 lx (lux) (F 1.8)  
-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  
0 lx (lux) (during NightShot plus  
function)  
(2 5/8 × 3 1/8 × 4 1/2 in.) (w/h/d)  
(including the projecting parts with  
supplied battery pack NP-FP30  
attached)  
Input/Output connectors  
Audio/Video output  
10-pin connector  
Mass (approx.)  
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 (ohms),  
unbalanced  
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω  
(ohms), unbalanced  
Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω  
(ohms), unbalanced  
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.  
Audio signal: 327 mV (at load  
impedance 47 k(kilohms)), Output  
impedance with less than 2.2 kΩ  
(kilohms)  
AC Adaptor AC-L25A/L25B  
Power requirements  
DV input/output  
AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz  
Current consumption  
0.35 - 0.18 A  
i.LINK Interface (IEEE1394, 4-pin  
connector S100)  
Power consumption  
LCD screen  
18 W  
Output voltage  
Picture  
DC 8.4 V*  
6.2 cm (2.5 type)  
Total dot number  
123 200 (560 × 220)  
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.)  
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  
190 g (6.7 oz) excluding the power cord  
* See the label on the AC Adaptor for  
During camera recording using the  
LCD 2.1 W  
other specifications.  
Operating temperature  
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)  
72  
Rechargeable battery pack (NP-FP30)  
On trademarks  
• “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
• i.LINK and are trademarks of Sony  
Corporation.  
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.)  
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.  
40 g (1.5 oz)  
Operating temperature  
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)  
Type  
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.  
Lithium ion  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
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Index  
Numeric  
F
Flexible spot meter  
Pre-installed rechargeable  
A
A DUB CTRL  
Connect  
G
AUTO SHTR  
H
D
A.SHUT OFF  
I
B
DISP GUIDE  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack  
BATT (battery) release lever  
DISP OUT  
Battery  
J
E
L
C
74  
 
O
S
Operation confirmation beep  
Searching for the starting point  
M
P
Movie  
Pre-installed rechargeable  
T
R
REC CTRL  
(Recording mode)..........46  
(Recording control).............. 50  
REC MODE  
N
NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch  
..............................................26  
................................See Battery  
N.S.LIGHT  
U
Continued ,  
75  
Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en español  
Paso 1: Comprobación de los elementos  
suministrados  
Batería recargable NP-FP30 (1)  
Asegúrese de que su videocámara contiene  
los siguientes elementos.  
El número entre paréntesis indica la  
cantidad del elemento.  
Adaptador de alimentación de ca (1)  
Guía de operaciones (Este manual) (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.  
77  
   
Paso 2: Carga de la batería  
Para cargar la batería “InfoLITHIUM”  
2
Deslice el interruptor POWER en  
el sentido de la flecha hasta la  
posición OFF(CHG) (Ajuste  
predeterminado).  
(serie P/serie H), conéctela a la  
videocámara.  
Interruptor POWER  
Toma de  
entrada de  
cc  
Enchufe de cc  
3
Conecte el adaptador de  
alimentación de ca a la toma de  
entrada de cc de la videocámara.  
Al tomacorriente  
de pared  
Adaptador de  
alimentación de ca  
Cable de  
alimentación  
1
Alinee los terminales de la batería  
y de su videocámara 1, luego  
coloque la batería y cálcela en su  
lugar 2.  
Toma de entrada  
de cc  
Con la marca v hacia la  
pantalla LCD  
4
Conecte el cable de alimentación  
al adaptador de alimentación de  
ca y al tomacorriente de pared.  
El indicador CHG (carga)  
2
1
El indicador CHG (carga) se enciende y  
se inicia el proceso de carga.  
78  
Cuando guarde la batería  
Descargue completamente la batería antes  
de guardarla durante un período  
prolongado.  
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  
Tiempo de carga  
Tiempo aproximado (min) necesario para  
cargar totalmente una batería descargada  
por completo.  
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  
Batería  
Tiempo de carga  
NP-FP30  
115  
(suministrado)  
NP-FP50  
NP-FP71  
NP-FP90  
NP-FH50  
NP-FH70  
NP-FH100  
125  
170  
220  
135  
170  
390  
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.  
Tiempo de grabación  
Tiempo aproximado (min) disponible  
cuando utiliza una batería completamente  
cargada.  
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).  
Tiempo de  
grabación  
continua  
Tiempo de  
grabación  
normal*  
Batería  
2 Extraiga la batería con la otra mano en  
el sentido de la flecha.  
NP-FP30  
(suministrado)  
95  
110  
135  
160  
330  
395  
500  
580  
155  
180  
330  
395  
760  
890  
45  
55  
Interruptor POWER  
NP-FP50  
NP-FP71  
NP-FP90  
NP-FH50  
NP-FH70  
NP-FH100  
65  
80  
1
2
165  
195  
250  
290  
75  
90  
165  
195  
380  
445  
Botón de liberación  
V BATT (batería)  
Continuación ,  
79  
Paso 2: Carga de la batería (Continuación)  
• 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.  
• 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.  
Tiempo de reproducción  
Tiempo aproximado (min) disponible  
cuando utiliza una batería completamente  
cargada.  
Panel LCD  
abierto  
Panel LCD  
cerrado  
Batería  
• 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  
NP-FP30  
(suministrado)  
105  
135  
NP-FP50  
NP-FP71  
NP-FP90  
NP-FH50  
NP-FH70  
NP-FH100  
150  
370  
550  
170  
370  
845  
190  
465  
funcionamiento.  
705  
PRECAUCIÓN  
220  
• 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  
465  
1065  
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)  
80  
Paso 3: Encendido y sujeción de la videocámara  
con firmeza  
• 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).  
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].  
Interruptor POWER Tapa del objetivo  
3
Sostenga la videocámara  
correctamente.  
4
Asegúrese de que la sostiene  
correctamente y luego ajuste la  
correa de sujeción.  
1
2
Extraer la tapa del objetivo  
presionando ambas palancas en  
los laterales de la tapa.  
4
1
2
Deslice el interruptor POWER  
varias veces en el sentido de la  
flecha para que se encienda el  
indicador correspondiente.  
3
Si el interruptor  
POWER está en la  
posiciónOFF(CHG),  
deslícelo mientras  
presiona el botón  
verde.  
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]).  
Indicadores que se encienden  
CAMERA: Para grabar en una cinta.  
PLAY/EDIT: Para reproducir o editar  
imágenes.  
81  
Paso 4: Ajuste del panel LCD y el visor  
El panel LCD  
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).  
Puede ver imágenes utilizando el visor para  
evitar el desgaste de la batería o cuando la  
imagen en la pantalla LCD es mala.  
Visor  
180 grados  
(máx.)  
2
1
90 grados con respecto  
90 grados  
a la videocámara  
(máx.)  
Palanca de ajuste del  
objetivo del visor  
Muévala hasta que la  
imagen se aclare.  
• 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 ajustar el brillo de fondo del visor  
seleccionando  
VIS].  
(AJ LCD/VIS) - [LUZ F.  
• Puede ajustar los valores de [AU GR DESV] y  
de [EXPOSIC.] con el visor.  
82  
Paso 5: Uso del panel sensible al tacto  
Puede reproducir imágenes grabadas o  
cambiar los ajustes con el panel sensible al  
tacto.  
Cambio de los ajustes de  
idioma  
Puede cambiar las indicaciones en pantalla  
para mostrar mensajes en un idioma en  
Coloque la mano en la parte  
posterior del panel LCD para  
sostenerlo. A continuación, toque  
los botones que se muestran en la  
pantalla.  
particular. Toque  
t [MENU] t  
(AJUS. MENÚ) t  
[
LANGUAGE] para seleccionar el  
idioma de la pantalla.  
DISP/BATT INFO  
Comprobación de los  
indicadores de pantalla (Vista  
guía)  
Puede comprobar fácilmente el significado  
de cada indicador que aparece en la pantalla  
LCD.  
1
2
Toque  
.
Toque los botones de la pantalla LCD.  
60min  
PÁG.1  
–:––:––  
• 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  
PÁG.2  
ENF. ENFOQ  
PUNTO  
MEDI  
VIST.  
GUÍA  
PUNTO  
MENU AU GR  
DESV  
BÚSQ.  
FINAL  
EXPO-  
SIC.  
funcionamiento. Estos puntos no se graban.  
Toque [VIST. GUÍA].  
Para ocultar los indicadores de  
pantalla  
Presione DISP/BATT INFO para activar o  
desactivar los indicadores de pantalla  
(como el código de tiempo).  
Seleccione área de guía.  
FIN  
VIST.GUÍA  
Los indicadores varían en función de los  
ajustes.  
Continuación ,  
83  
Paso 5: Uso del panel sensible al tacto (Continuación)  
3
Toque el área que incluye el  
indicador que desea comprobar.  
VIST. GUÍA  
FIN  
1/2  
ENFOQUE:  
MANUAL  
EXP AUT PR:  
ESCEN  
EFECTO IMG:  
SEPIA  
PÁG.  
PÁG.  
VOLV  
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].  
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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.  
3
Seleccione [AJ. RELOJ] con  
, luego toque [EJEC.].  
/
AJ. RELOJ  
• 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.  
A
M
1
D
H
M
:
2007  
1
12 00AM  
OK  
4
Ajuste [A] (año) con  
luego toque  
/
,
.
Puede seleccionar cualquier año hasta el  
año 2079.  
AJ. RELOJ  
A
M
1
D
H
M
:
2007  
1
12 00AM  
Interruptor POWER  
OK  
Salte al paso 4 cuando ajuste el reloj por  
primera vez.  
5
Ajuste [M] (mes) y toque  
a continuación, repita el mismo  
proceso para [D] (día), [H] (hora) y  
[M] (minutos).  
y,  
1
Toque  
t [MENU].  
AJ. MANUAL  
EXP AUT PR  
EFECTO IMG  
OBTUR AUTO  
Ajuste la medianoche a las 12:00 AM.  
Ajuste el mediodía a las 12:00 PM.  
El reloj se pone en funcionamiento.  
EJEC.  
VOLV  
• 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])).  
2
Seleccione  
(AJUS. MENÚ)  
, luego toque  
con  
/
[EJEC.].  
AJUS. MENÚ  
AJ. RELOJ  
LANGUAGE  
MODO DEMO  
--:--:--  
EJEC.  
VOLV  
85  
Paso 7: Inserción de un videocasete  
Solamente puede utilizar videocasetes mini  
DV  
.
2
Inserte un videocasete con la  
cara de la ventanilla hacia afuera  
y, a continuación, presione  
• El tiempo disponible para grabación varía en  
función del [MOD GRB].  
.
Presione ligeramente el  
centro de la parte posterior  
del videocasete.  
1
Deslice y sostenga la palanca  
OPEN/EJECT en el sentido de la  
flecha y abra la tapa.  
Ventanilla  
Palanca  
OPEN/EJECT  
Compartimiento del videocasete  
El compartimiento del  
videocasete se desliza  
automáticamente hacia adentro.  
Tapa  
• No fuerce el compartimiento del  
videocasete presionando la parte  
El compartimiento del videocasete sale  
automáticamente y se abre.  
con la marca  
mientras  
{DO NOT PUSH}  
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.  
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Grabación  
Tapa del objetivo  
Extraer la tapa del objetivo presionando ambas palancas  
en los laterales de la tapa  
Interruptor POWER  
REC START/  
STOP  
1
2
Deslice el interruptor POWER varias veces en el sentido de la flecha para  
que se encienda el indicador CAMERA.  
Si el interruptor POWER está en la posición  
OFF(CHG), deslícelo mientras presiona el  
botón verde.  
Presione REC START/STOP para iniciar la grabación.  
GRAB.  
El indicador (A) cambia [ESPERA] a  
A
[GRAB.].  
Para detener la grabación de la película  
Presione REC START/STOP nuevamente.  
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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.  
A
C
B
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  
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]).  
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Additional information on this product and answers  
to frequently asked questions can be found at our  
Customer Support Website.  
Printed in Japan  

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