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Sony DCR-HC85 Marketing Operation Manual

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© 2004 Sony Corporation
Digital Video Camera Recorder
DCR-HC65/HC85
3-090-178-11(1)

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  • Page 1 Camera Operations Guide Read this first Digital Video Camera Recorder DCR-HC65/HC85 © 2004 Sony Corporation 3-090-178-11(1)

  • Page 2: Read This First

    Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...

  • Page 3: Notes On Use

    – Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult a Sony dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
  • Page 4 Notes 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.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Read this first ... 2 Quick Start Guide Recording movies ... 8 Recording still images ... 10 Recording/Playing back with ease ... 12 Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items... 13 Step 2: Charging the battery pack... 14 Using an outside power source ...
  • Page 6 Recording a still image Making full use of Easy Handycam operation ... 36 Adjusting the exposure... 37 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects ... 37 Fixing the exposure for the selected subject – Flexible spot meter ... 37 Adjusting the exposure manually ... 38 Recording in dark places –...
  • Page 7 Advanced operations Using the Menu Selecting menu items ...62 Using the (CAMERA SET) menu – PROGRAM AE/WHITE BAL./16:9 WIDE, etc..64 Using the (MEMORY SET) menu – BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/ ALL ERASE/NEW FOLDER, etc..70 Using the (PICT.APPLI.) menu – PICT.EFFECT/SLIDE SHOW/ FRAME REC/INT.REC-STL, etc.

  • Page 8: Quick Start Guide

    Quick Start Guide Recording movies Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. To charge the battery, see page 14. Lift up the viewfinder. Insert a cassette into the camcorder. Slide the OPEN/ EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow to open the lid.

  • Page 9: Start Recording While Checking The Subject On The Lcd Screen

    Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen. The date and time is not set up in the default setting. To set the date and time, see page 19. Remove the lens cap. Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch...

  • Page 10: Recording Still Images

    Recording still images Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. To charge the battery, see page 14. Lift up the viewfinder. Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into the camcorder. Insert it so that the b mark is at the bottom left corner.
  • Page 11 Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen. The date and time is not set up in the default setting. To set the date and time, see page 19. Remove the lens cap. Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch...

  • Page 12: Recording/Playing Back With Ease

    Recording/Playing back with ease By switching to Easy Handycam operation, recording/playback operation becomes even easier. Easy Handycam operation allows easy recording/playback for even first time users by providing only the basic functions for recording/playback. Press EASY when recording/ playing back. EASY lights up in blue (1) and screen font size increases (2) during Easy Handycam operation.

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. “Memory Stick Duo” 8MB (1) You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo,” which is about half the size of a standard “Memory Stick,”...

  • Page 14: Step 2: Charging The Battery Pack

    Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the battery by attaching the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series) to your camcorder. b Note • You cannot use batteries other than the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series) (p. 130). • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminals with any metallic objects.
  • Page 15 Slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG). The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. CHG (charge) lamp After charging the battery The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack. To remove the battery pack PUSH Battery pack...
  • Page 16 Charging time Approximate number of minutes required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack at 25°C (77°F). (10 – 30°C (50 – 86°F) recommended.) Battery pack NP-FP50 (supplied) NP-FP70 NP-FP90 Recording time when recording with the LCD screen on Approximate number of minutes available when you use a fully charged battery pack at 25°C (77°F).

  • Page 17: Using An Outside Power Source

    Battery pack LCD panel opened* NP-FP50 (supplied) NP-FP70 NP-FP90 * With LCD BACKLIGHT set to ON. b Note • The power will not be supplied from the battery pack when the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder, even if its power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet.

  • Page 18: Step 4: Adjusting The Lcd Panel And Viewfinder

    Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder Adjusting the LCD panel You can adjust the angle and brightness of the LCD panel to meet various recording situations. Even when there are obstructions between you and the subject, you can check the subject on the LCD screen during recording by adjusting the angle of the LCD panel.

  • Page 19: Step 5: Setting The Date And Time

    To use the viewfinder during operation When you are recording on a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo,” you can adjust the exposure (p. 37) and fader (p. 42) while checking the image on the viewfinder. Have the LCD panel rotated 180 degrees and closed with the screen facing out.

  • Page 20: Step 6: Inserting The Recording Media

    Touch [MENU]. 60min –: ––: –– CAMERA SET PROGRAM AE SPOT METER EXPOSURE Select (TIME/LANGU.) with , then touch 60min – :– –: –– DISPLA Y MENU ROTATE A. SHUT OFF CLOCK SET ––:––:–– WORLD LANGUAGE PROGRAM AE Select [CLOCK SET] with then touch –: ––: ––...

  • Page 21: Inserting A "Memory Stick Duo

    Insert a cassette with its window-side facing up. Window-side Push the center of the back of the cassette lightly. Press The cassette compartment automatically slides back in. Close the lid. To eject the cassette Slide the OPEN/EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow and open the lid.

  • Page 22: Step 7: Setting The Screen Language

    b Note • If you force the “Memory Stick Duo” into the “Memory Stick Duo” slot in the wrong direction, the “Memory Stick Duo” slot may be damaged. • Do not insert anything other than a “Memory Stick Duo” into the “Memory Stick Duo” slot. Doing so may cause a malfunction of your camcorder.
  • Page 23 z Tip • Your camcorder offers [ENG [SIMP]] (simplified English) for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options. Getting started...

  • Page 24: Recording

    Recording Recording movies You can record movies on a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo.” Before recording, follow steps 1 to 7 in “Getting started” (p. 13 to p. 22). When you are recording on a tape, movies will be recorded along with stereo sound. When you are recording on a “Memory Stick Duo,”...

  • Page 25: Remaining Battery

    Indicators displayed during recording on a tape The indicators will not be recorded on the tape. Date/time and the camera settings data (p. 57) will not be displayed during recording. 60min 0:00:00 60min P-MENU A Indicators for Cassette Memory cassettes B Remaining battery The indicated time may not be correct depending on the environment of use.

  • Page 26: Recording For A Longer Time

    • When you are recording on a “Memory Stick Duo” with an external flash (optional) attached to the intelligent accessory shoe, turn off the power of the external flash to prevent charging noise from getting recorded. z Tip • If you do not use your camcorder for a long time, remove the cassette and store it.

  • Page 27: Using Zoom

    Using zoom When the CAMERA-TAPE mode is selected, you can choose zoom to magnification levels greater than 10 times, and from that point activate the digital zoom ([DIGITAL ZOOM], p. 68). Occasional use of the zoom is effective, but use it sparingly for best results. 1 cm (approx.

  • Page 28: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the self-timer With the self-timer, you can start recording after a delay of about 10 seconds. REC START/STOP REC START/STOP Touch Touch [SELF-TIMER]. If the item is not displayed on the screen, touch . If you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it from the (CAMERA SET) menu.

  • Page 29: Recording Still Images

    [MENU], and select [PROGRES. REC] from the (CAMERA SET) menu. Touch [ON], then appears. Press REC START/STOP. Press it again to stop recording. To cancel the progressive recording mode Follow steps 1 and 2, then select [OFF] in step Note on the progressive recording mode In a normal TV broadcast, the screen is divided into 2 finer fields and these are displayed in turn, every 1/60 of a second.
  • Page 30 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly until the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp lights up. The selected recording folder is displayed. Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button. Press and hold PHOTO lightly. You will hear a light beeping sound when the focus and brightness settings are adjusted.

  • Page 31: Selecting Image Quality Or Size

    Selecting image quality or size Select the (MEMORY SET) menu, [STILL SET], then [ QUALITY] or IMAGE SIZE] (p. 71). The number of pictures you can record on a “Memory Stick Duo” varies depending on the quality/size of the image and the recording environment.
  • Page 32 the flash may be automatically activated when you press PHOTO. Follow the steps below when you always want to use the flash, or when you do not want to use the flash at all. The available settings vary according to what you selected in [REDEYE REDUC] of [FLASH SET] in the (CAMERA SET) menu (p.

  • Page 33: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the self-timer With the self-timer, you can record a still image after a delay of about 10 seconds. PHOTO Touch Touch [SELF-TIMER]. If the item is not displayed on the screen, touch . If you cannot find it, touch [MENU] and select it from the (CAMERA SET) menu.

  • Page 34: Recording With Ease - Easy Handycam

    z Tip • The image size is set to [640 × 480]. If you want to record a still image in a different size, use the Memory photo recording function (p. 29). b Note • You cannot record a still image on a “Memory Stick Duo”...

  • Page 35: Recording A Still Image

    Slide the POWER switch until the CAMERA-TAPE lamp lights up. Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button. Press EASY. The EASY lights up in blue. Easy Handycam operation Press REC START/STOP. Recording starts. [REC] appears on the LCD screen and the Camera recording lamp lights up.

  • Page 36: Making Full Use Of Easy Handycam Operation

    Press PHOTO fully. A shutter sound is heard. When bars of disappear, the image is recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo.” To turn the power off Slide the POWER switch up to the OFF (CHG) position. To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY again.

  • Page 37: Adjusting The Exposure

    Adjusting the exposure The exposure is adjusted automatically in the default setting. Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects When your subject has its back to the sun or other light, you can adjust the exposure to prevent the subject from becoming shadowed.

  • Page 38: Adjusting The Exposure Manually

    b Note • You cannot use the Flexible spot meter together with: – NightShot plus function – Super NightShot plus function – Color Slow Shutter function • If you set [PROGRAM AE], [SPOT METER] is automatically set to [AUTO]. z Tip •...

  • Page 39: Recording In Dark Places - Nightshot Plus, Etc

    Recording in dark places – NightShot plus, etc. You can record subjects in dark places (such as when capturing the face of your baby sleeping) with the NightShot plus, Super NightShot plus or Color Slow Shutter function. The NightShot plus and Super NightShot plus function enable you to record an image brighter.

  • Page 40: Adjusting The Focus

    • When using the Super NightShot plus or Color Slow Shutter function, the shutter speed of your camcorder changes depending on the brightness. The motion of the picture may slow down at this time. • Adjust the focus manually when it is hard to focus automatically.

  • Page 41: Adjusting The Focus Manually

    To adjust the focus automatically Follow steps 1 and 2, then touch [AUTO] in step 3. Or press FOCUS after step 4. b Note • You cannot use the SPOT FOCUS function together with [PROGRAM AE]. • Focusing distance information will not be displayed. Adjusting the focus manually You can adjust the focus manually according to the recording conditions.

  • Page 42: Recording A Picture Using Various Effects

    Recording a picture using various effects Fading in and out of a scene – FADER You can add the following effects to currently recording pictures. [BLACK FADER] [WHITE FADER] [MOSAIC FADER] [MONOTONE] When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to color. When fading out, the picture gradually changes from color to black-and-white.

  • Page 43: Using Special Effects - Digital Effect

    Touch the desired effect, then touch When you touch [OVERLAP], [WIPE] or [DOT FADER], the image on the tape in your camcorder is stored as a still image. (While storing the image, the screen turns to blue.) 60min STBY 0:00:00 MOSAIC FADER P-MENU...
  • Page 44 [SLOW SHUTTR] (slow shutter) You can slow down the shutter speed. This mode is suitable for shooting a subject more clearly in a dark place. [OLD MOVIE] You can add an old movie-type atmosphere to pictures. Your camcorder automatically records pictures in the letterbox mode for all screen size, sepia in color, and at a slower shutter speed.

  • Page 45: Overlaying Still Images On Movies On A Tape - Memory Mix

    Overlaying still images on movies on a tape – MEMORY MIX You can superimpose a still image you have recorded on a “Memory Stick Duo” over the movie you are currently recording on a tape. You can then record the superimposed pictures on a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo.”...
  • Page 46 Touch the desired effect. The still image is superimposed on the movie which is currently displayed on the LCD screen. 60min STBY 0:00:00 MEMORY MIX: CAM M CHROMA 101–0001 Touch (decrease)/ to adjust the following. For [MTCAM LUMI.] The color scheme of the bright area in the still image which is to be swapped into a movie.

  • Page 47: Searching For The Starting Point

    Searching for the starting point Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording – END SEARCH This function is handy when you have played back the tape, for example, but want to start recording right after the most recently recorded scene.

  • Page 48: Reviewing The Most Recently Recorded Scenes - Rec Review

    Keep touching (to go backward)/ (to go forward) and release it at the point where you want the recording to start. Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes – Rec review You can view a few seconds of the scene recorded just before you stopped the tape. Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the CAMERA-TAPE mode.

  • Page 49: Playback

    Playback Viewing movies recorded on a tape Make sure you have a recorded cassette inserted into your camcorder. Some of the operations are possible using the Remote Commander or using the touch panel. When you want to play back recordings on your TV, see page 59.

  • Page 50: Playing Back In Various Modes

    Indicators displayed during tape playback 60min 0:00:00:15 60min A Remaining battery B Recording mode (SP or LP) C Tape transport indicator D Time code (hour: minute: second: frame) or tape counter (hour: minute: second) E Personal Menu button (p. 62) F Video operation buttons When a “Memory Stick Duo”...

  • Page 51: Viewing Recordings With Added Effects - Digital Effect

    Viewing recordings with added effects – Digital effect You can apply [STILL], [FLASH], [LUMI. KEY], and [TRAIL] effects when viewing recorded pictures. For details on each effect, see page 43. Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. Touch while the picture you want to add the effect to is displayed.

  • Page 52: Viewing Recordings On A "Memory Stick Duo

    Viewing recordings on a “Memory Stick Duo” You can view pictures one at a time on the screen. When you have a lot of pictures, you can list them to search through them easily. Make sure you have a recorded “Memory Stick Duo”...

  • Page 53: Playing Back In Various Modes From A "Memory Stick Duo

    Indicators displayed during “Memory Stick Duo” playback 60min 10 / 10 1600 101–0010 0:00:00 P-MENU A Remaining battery B Image size C Picture number/Total number of recorded pictures in the current playback folder D Playback folder E Playing time (movies only) F Previous/next folder icon The following indicators appear when the first or last picture of the current folder is...

  • Page 54: Playing Back With Ease - Easy Handycam

    To display 6 pictures at a time, including movies – Index Screen Touch Previous 6 pictures N mark* 101–0002 2 / 10 Movie icon Next 6 pictures * The picture displayed before switching to the index screen. To return to the single display mode, touch the picture that you want to display.

  • Page 55: Making Full Use Of Easy Handycam Operation

    Play back pictures. When playing back on a tape The following buttons can be operated. (play/pause)/ (fast forward)/ (stop)/ (rewind) You can operate these operations and SLOWy on the Remote Commander. When playing back on a “Memory Stick Duo” Touch The following buttons can be operated.

  • Page 56: Various Playback Functions

    Various playback functions You can magnify a small subject in a recording and display it on the screen. You can also display the recorded date and the name of the folder in which the picture is recorded. DISPLAY/BATT INFO Magnifying pictures – Tape playback zoom/Memory playback zoom You can magnify movies recorded on a tape...

  • Page 57: Displaying The Screen Indicators

    z Tip • If you press DISPLAY/BATT INFO during the playback zoom operation, the frame will disappear. Displaying the screen indicators You can choose to display the time code, tape counter, and other information on the screen. Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO. The indicator switches on or off as you press the button.
  • Page 58 b Note • Camera setting data do not appear when movies on a “Memory Stick Duo” are played back. z Tip • Exposure adjustment value (0EV) appears when a “Memory Stick Duo” is played back. • appears for the picture recorded using flash. Playback...

  • Page 59: Playing The Picture On A Tv

    Playing the picture on a TV AUDIO/VIDEO jack Signal flow *1 The supplied A/V connecting cable has a video plug and an S video plug for the video connection. *2 This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures. When there is an S video jack on the device to be connected, connect the S video plug to that jack instead of using the yellow video plug.

  • Page 60: Locating A Scene On A Tape For Playback

    Locating a scene on a tape for playback Searching quickly for a desired scene – Zero set memory m REW PLAY STOP DISPLAY ZERO SET MEMORY During playback, press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander at the point you want to locate later on.

  • Page 61: Searching For A Scene By Date Of Recording - Date Search

    Press .(previous)/> (next) on the Remote Commander to select a title that you want to play. Playback starts automatically from the selected title. TITLE SEARCH 0:00:00:00 Present point on 1 HELLO ! the tape HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS ! OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING Point where the...

  • Page 62: Advanced Operations

    Advanced operations Using the Menu Selecting menu items You can change various settings or make detailed adjustments using the menu items displayed on the screen. Turn on the power (p. 17). Touch The Personal Menu appears. Items that are used often are displayed as short-cuts. Example: PLAY/EDIT mode’s Personal Menu 60min...
  • Page 63 Select the desired setting. changes to . If you decide not to change the setting, touch the previous screen. 60min 0:00:00:00 REMOTE CTRL: OFF Touch , then to hide the menu screen. You can also touch (return) to go back a screen each time you touch the button.

  • Page 64: Using The (Camera Set) Menu

    Using the (CAMERA SET) menu – PROGRAM AE/WHITE BAL./16:9 WIDE, etc. You can select items listed below on the CAMERA SET menu. To select items, see “Selecting menu items” (p. 62). The default settings are marked with G. The indicators in parentheses appear when the PROGRAM AE You can record pictures easily in a situation that requires various techniques by selecting the following settings.

  • Page 65: Spot Meter

    * Your camcorder is adjusted to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance. **Your camcorder is adjusted to focus only on distant subjects. Note • [SPORTS] (sports lesson) will not work when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA- MEMORY.

  • Page 66: Auto Shutter

    Note • You cannot use the white balance together with the NightShot plus, or Super NightShot plus function. • The setting returns to [AUTO] when you disconnect the power source from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. • For better color balance adjustment when [WHITE BAL.] is set to [AUTO], aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds after setting the POWER switch to CAMERA-TAPE when: –...
  • Page 67 FLASH SET Note that these settings will not function with external flashes that do not support the following settings. FLASH MODE For DCR-HC65: AUTO AUTO Note • If the flash is not capable of preventing the red-eye phenomenon, you can select only [ON] or [AUTO].
  • Page 68 NS LIGHT When using the NightShot plus function to record, you can record clearer pictures by using the NightShot Light to emit infrared rays (invisible). COLOR SLOW S See page 39 for details. SELF-TIMER See page 28, 33 for details. DIGITAL ZOOM You can select the maximum zoom level in case you want to zoom to a level greater than 10 times while recording on a tape.
  • Page 69 When viewed on the LCD screen/viewfinder * Picture appears in full screen 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. GOFF ON ( •...

  • Page 70: Using The (Memory Set) Menu

    Using the (MEMORY SET) menu – BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/ALL ERASE/NEW FOLDER, etc. You can select items listed below on the MEMORY SET menu. To select items, see “Selecting menu items” (p. 62). The default settings are marked with G. The indicators in parentheses appear when the STILL SET BURST You can record several still images one after another.

  • Page 71: Movie Set

    • [EXP. BRKTG] will not function when you have space for fewer than 3 images remaining on the “Memory Stick Duo.” • When it is hard to see the difference between the images recorded in [EXP. BRKTG] mode on the LCD screen, connect your camcorder to your TV or a computer. For DCR-HC85: •...
  • Page 72 ALL ERASE You can delete all the pictures on a “Memory Stick Duo” that are not write- protected. To delete pictures one by one, see page 107. Select [ALL FILES] or [CURRNT FOLDER]. ALL FILES CURRNT FOLDER Touch To cancel deletion of all pictures, select [NO]. Touch Note •...
  • Page 73 NEW FOLDER You can create a new folder (102MSDCF to 999MSDCF) on a “Memory Stick Duo.” When a folder is full (a maximum of 9999 images are stored) a new folder is automatically created. [YES] Touch A newly created folder will be numbered in sequence after the last folder number.

  • Page 74: Using The (Pict.appli.) Menu

    Using the (PICT.APPLI.) menu PICT.EFFECT/SLIDE SHOW/FRAME REC/ INT.REC-STL, etc. You can select items listed below on the PICT.APPLI. menu. To select items, see “Selecting menu items” (p. 62). The default settings are marked with G. The indicators in parentheses appear when the FADER See page 42 for details.

  • Page 75: Memory Mix

    PASTEL MOSAIC Note • You cannot add effects to externally input pictures. Also, you cannot output pictures edited with Picture effects via the • You can copy pictures edited using picture effects to a “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 96) or to another tape (p.
  • Page 76 Touch [START]. Your camcorder plays back the images recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo” in sequence. To cancel the slide show, touch [END]. To pause, touch [PAUSE]. • You can select the first picture for the slide show by touching [START].
  • Page 77 Select the desired interval by touching You can select from 1 to 120 seconds for the interval. Touch [REC START]. Recording starts and frames, it records them on the tape, after performing the END SEARCH function depending on the interval length. 10 sec To interrupt smooth interval recording, touch [REC STOP].
  • Page 78 a: [REC TIME] b: [INTERVAL] Touch Touch [INTERVAL]. Select a desired interval time (30 seconds, 1, 5, or 10 minutes), then touch Touch [REC TIME]. Select a desired recording time (0.5, 1, 1.5, or 2 seconds), then touch Touch [END]. Touch [ON], then GOFF ON (...

  • Page 79: Demo Mode

    Touch [ON], then touch GOFF ON ( Touch flashes. Press PHOTO fully. stops flashing and the interval photo recording starts. To cancel interval photo recording, select [OFF] in step 3. DEMO MODE When you remove both the cassette and “Memory Stick Duo” from your camcorder, and select the CAMERA-TAPE mode, you can view the demonstration in about 10 minutes.

  • Page 80: Using The (Edit/Play) Menu

    See page 95, 96 for details. BURN DVD When your camcorder is connected to a Sony VAIO series personal computer, you can easily burn the picture recorded on the tape on a DVD (Direct Access to “Click to DVD”) using this command. See the supplied “Computer Applications Guide”...
  • Page 81 BURN VCD When your camcorder is connected to a personal computer, you can easily burn the picture recorded on the tape on a CD-R (Direct Access to Video CD Burn) using this command. See the supplied “Computer Applications Guide” for details. END SEARCH EXEC CANCEL...

  • Page 82: Titl Erase

    3 Touch character in the same manner. 4 When you have finished entering characters, touch Touch Touch desired color, position or size. Color white t yellow t violet t red t cyan t green t blue Position You can select from 8 to 9 choices. Size small y large (You can only select the small size when you are entering more than 13...

  • Page 83: Title Disp

    TITLE DISP You can view the title when you play back the picture. TAPE TITLE You can label a cassette with Cassette Memory (up to 10 letters). The label will be displayed for approximately 5 seconds when you select the CAMERA-TAPE mode and insert a cassette, or when you select the PLAY/EDIT mode.

  • Page 84: Using The (Standard Set) Menu

    Select to record in the SP (Standard Play) mode on a cassette. Select to increase the recording time to 1.5 times the SP mode (Long Play). The use of Sony Excellence/Master mini DV cassette is recommended to get the most out of your camcorder.

  • Page 85: Using The (Time/Langu.) Menu

    Note • You can play back a dual sound track cassette on this camcorder. However, you cannot record a dual sound track on this camcorder. • The setting returns to [STEREO] when you disconnect the power source from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. AUDIO MIX You can adjust the audio balance between the originally recorded sound (ST1) and sound added afterwards (ST2) on the tape (p.

  • Page 86: Video Input

    Note • When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording. A/VcDV OUT You can connect a digital device and an analog device to your camcorder and convert the signal transmitted from the connected devices to the appropriate signal on your camcorder.

  • Page 87: Data Code

    DATA CODE GOFF DATE/TIME CAMERA DATA REMAINING GAUTO REMOTE CTRL Note • The setting returns to [ON] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. REC LED Select not to display date, time and the camera settings data during playback.
  • Page 88 BEEP GMELODY NORMAL DISPLAY GLCD PANEL V-OUT/PANEL Note • You cannot input a signal to your camcorder if you press DISPLAY/BATT INFO while [V-OUT/PANEL] is selected. MENU ROTATE You can select the scrolling direction (up or down) of the menu items on the LCD screen when you touch GNORMAL OPPOSITE...

  • Page 89: World Time

    Using the (TIME/ LANGU.) menu – CLOCK SET/ WORLD TIME, etc. You can select items listed below on the TIME/ LANGU. menu. To select items, see “Selecting menu items” (p. 62). CLOCK SET You can set the date and time (p. 19). WORLD TIME You can adjust the time difference when using your camcorder abroad.

  • Page 90: Customizing Personal Menu

    Customizing Personal Menu You can add frequently used menu items to Personal Menu, or sort them in the order you like (customizing). You can customize the Personal Menu for each power mode of your camcorder. Adding a menu – Add You can add frequently used menu items to Personal Menu for easier and faster access.
  • Page 91 Deleting menu – Delete Touch 60min STBY STBY 0:00:00 EXPO– MENU SURE SPOT FADER FOCUS SPOT PRGRAM METER Touch [P-MENU SET UP]. If the desired menu is not displayed on the screen, touch until the menu is displayed. 60min STBY 0:00:00 P–MENU SET UP DELETE...
  • Page 92 Touch the menu item you want to move. 60min STBY 0:00:00 Select new location. EXPO– MENU SURE SPOT FADER FOCUS SPOT PRGRAM METER Touch to move the menu item to the desired place. 60min 0:00:00 STBY Select new location. MENU FADER SPOT SPOT...

  • Page 93: Dubbing/Editing

    Dubbing/Editing Connecting to a VCR or TV AUDIO/VIDEO jack A/V connecting cable * (supplied) Signal flow *1 The supplied A/V connecting cable has a video plug and an S video plug for the video connection. *2 This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.

  • Page 94: Dubbing To Another Tape

    transmitted digitally, producing high quality pictures. Note that you cannot record the picture and sound separately. For details, see page 131. Dubbing/Editing Dubbing to another tape You can copy and edit the picture played back on your camcorder to other recording devices (such as VCRs).

  • Page 95: Recording Pictures From A Vcr Or Tv

    Recording pictures from a VCR or TV You can record and edit pictures or TV programs from a VCR or TV on a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in your camcorder. You can also record a scene as a still image on a “Memory Stick Duo.”...

  • Page 96: Dubbing Pictures From A Tape To A

    Press PHOTO lightly at the scene you want to record. Check the image and press it fully. The image is not recorded unless you press PHOTO fully. Release it if you do not want to record the scene, and select other scene as described above.

  • Page 97: Dubbing Still Images From A "Memory Stick Duo" To A Tape

    Touch , then b Note • The Data code and titles recorded on the tape cannot be recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo.” The time and date the picture is recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo” will be recorded. • The sound is recorded in 32 kHz monaural. z Tip •...

  • Page 98: Dubbing Selected Scenes From A Tape

    Touch , then b Note • You cannot dub the index screen. • You may not be able to dub images modified on your computer or recorded with other camcorders on your camcorder. • You cannot dub MPEG movies on the tape. Dubbing/Editing Dubbing selected scenes from a tape...
  • Page 99 Connect your VCR to the camcorder as a recording device (p. 93). You can use either the A/V connecting cable or the i.LINK cable to make the connection. The dubbing procedure is easier with the i.LINK connection. Prepare your VCR. •...
  • Page 100 [IR SETUP] code list The following [IR SETUP] codes are recorded on your camcorder by default. (It is set at “3” as the default setting.) Manufacturing company Sony Admiral (M. Wards) Aiwa Akai Audio Dynamic Bell&Howell (M. Wards) 36 Broksonic...
  • Page 101 Manufacturing [IR SETUP] code company Multitech 23, 32, 80 21, 33, 35 Olympic 77, 78 Optimus Orion Panasonic 16, 17, 77, 78 Pentax 8, 42 Philco 26, 70, 77, 78 Philips 47, 77, 78, 83 Pioneer Quasar 6, 16, 17, 77, 78 RCA/PROSCAN 7, 8, 16, 40, 41, 42, 77, 78, 78*, 83, 101...
  • Page 102 Rewind the tape on your VCR, then play back in slow mode. 5 opening numbers for each [IN] and closing numbers for each [OUT] appear. Take a note of the opening number value of each [CUT-IN] and the closing number value of each [CUT-OUT], then calculate the average number value for each [CUT-IN] and [CUT- OUT].
  • Page 103 Touch the desired item. When you are recording on a tape in the VCR Touch [OTHER DEVICE]. PROG. EDIT 0:00:00:00 MARK EDIT START UNDO TOTAL 0:00:00:00 SCENE When you are recording on a “Memory Stick Duo” Touch [MEMORY STICK]. PROG. EDIT 0:00:00:00 MARK IMAGE...
  • Page 104 To end Digital program editing Touch [END]. To save a program without using it to record Touch [END] in step 11. The program is stored in memory until the cassette is ejected. To erase programs Follow steps 1 to 6 in “Recording the selected scenes as programs”...

  • Page 105: Dubbing Sound To A Recorded Tape

    Dubbing sound to a recorded tape Preparing for audio recording Intelligent accessory Internal microphone shoe See page 139. Signal flow Record audio in one of the following ways. • Using the internal microphone (no connection required). • Connecting a microphone (optional) to the MIC jack.

  • Page 106: Recording Sound

    using the A/V connecting cable. However, the sound you have recorded afterwards is not output from the speaker. Check the sound by using the headphones or a TV. Recording sound Insert a recorded cassette into your camcorder. Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/EDIT mode.

  • Page 107: Deleting Recorded Pictures

    Checking and adjusting the recorded sound Play back the tape on which you have recorded audio in “Recording sound” (p. 106). Touch Touch [MENU]. Touch to select (STANDARD SET), then touch 60min 0:00:00:00 TITLE DISP TAPE TITLE ALL ERASE REC MODE AUDIO MODE VOLUME MUL TI SOUND...

  • Page 108: Marking Recorded Images With Specific

    To delete pictures on the index screen You can easily search for the picture to be deleted by displaying 6 pictures at once. Slide the POWER switch to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. Touch Touch Touch Touch [ DELETE]. Touch the picture you want to delete. appears on the image to be deleted.

  • Page 109: Print Mark

    Touch [PROTECT]. PROTECT 101–0002 2/ 10 Touch the image that you want to protect. appears on the PROTECT selected image. 101–0002 2/ 10 Touch Touch [END]. To cancel image protection Follow steps 1 to 5, then touch the image to cancel image protection.

  • Page 110: Printing Recorded Images (Pictbridge Compliant Printer)

    To cancel the Print mark Follow steps 1 to 5, then touch the image to cancel the Print mark. disappears from the image. b Note • Do not mark images on your camcorder if the “Memory Stick Duo” already has some images with the Print mark put on other devices.
  • Page 111 Select (STANDARD SET), then [USB-PLY/EDT] by touching Select [PictBridge], then touch Touch Connect the USB jack (p. 140) of your camcorder to a printer using the supplied USB cable. The location of the USB jack of the printer differs depending on the model. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your printer for details on operation.
  • Page 112 To print another image Repeat steps 1 to 6. To stop printing Touch [CANCEL] while printing. To finish printing Touch [END] and disconnect the USB cable from your camcorder and printer. b Note • Do not attempt the following operations when is on the screen.

  • Page 113: Troubleshooting

    The supplied Remote Commander does not function. The camcorder gets warm. persists, remove the power source and contact your Sony dealer. If “C:ss:ss” is displayed on the LCD screen or the viewfinder, the self-diagnosis display function is activated. See page 121 for details.

  • Page 114: Cassette Tapes

    If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged. (p. 14) • The temperature of the environment is too low, or the battery pack has not been charged enough.
  • Page 115 Symptom The Cassette Memory indicator does not appear while using a cassette with Cassette Memory. The remaining tape indicator is not displayed. A cassette label is not recorded. LCD screen/viewfinder Symptom An unknown language appears on the screen. An unknown picture appears on the screen.
  • Page 116 Recording If you are using a “Memory Stick Duo” for recording, refer also to the “Memory Stick Duo” section. (p. 118) Symptom The tape does not start when you press REC START/STOP. The power abruptly turns off. The SteadyShot does not function. The auto focus does not function.
  • Page 117 For DCR-HC85: cThe video head may be dirty. Use a cleaning cassette (optional). cTry again from the beginning. cUse a Sony mini DV cassette. Cause and/or Corrective Actions cIf the tape has reached the end, rewind the tape. (p. 49) cClean the head using the cleaning cassette (optional).
  • Page 118 Symptom END SEARCH does not work. END SEARCH does not work correctly. Noises appear and is displayed on the screen. “Memory Stick Duo” Symptom Cannot operate functions using the “Memory Stick Duo.” Cannot record on the “Memory Stick Duo.” The pictures are not played back in the actual size.
  • Page 119 Symptom Cannot delete all pictures at once. Image protection cannot be applied. Cannot mark pictures for print. The data file name is not indicated correctly. The data file name flashes. Dubbing/Editing Symptom Pictures from connected devices are not displayed on the LCD screen or the viewfinder.
  • Page 120 VCR correctly, then check the connection between your camcorder and the VCR. (p. 93) cWhen your camcorder is connected to a DV device that is not a Sony product via an i.LINK cable, select [IR] in step11 of “Step 1: Preparing your camcorder and VCR for operation”...

  • Page 121: Warning Indicators And Messages

    “Memory Stick Duo” formatting)* Cause and/or Corrective Actions Some symptoms can be fixed by yourself. If the problem persists even after you tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:04:ss cA battery pack that is not an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is being used.

  • Page 122: Warning Messages

    Indication (Warning indicator pertaining to incompatible “Memory Stick Duo”)* Q (Warning indicator pertaining to the tape) Z (Eject cassette warning)* - (Warning indicator pertaining to image deletion)* - (Warning indicator pertaining to the write-protect of the “Memory Stick Duo”) (Warning indicator pertaining to the flash) * You hear a melody or beep sound when the warning indicators appear on the screen.
  • Page 123 Subjects Indications “Memory Stick Insert a Memory Stick. Duo” Reinsert the Memory Stick. Do not eject the Memory Stick during writing. This is a read-only Memory Stick. Incompatible type of Memory Stick. This Memory Stick is not formatted correctly. Cannot record. The Memory Stick is full. - The Memory Stick is locked -check the tab.
  • Page 124 Subjects Indications FLASH Charging... Cannot record still images. The strobe cannot charge. Not available. Others Cannot record Memory Stick movie on a tape. Cannot record due to copyright protection. Cannot add audio. Disconnect the i.LINK cable. Not recorded in SP mode. Cannot add audio. Not recorded in 12-bit audio.

  • Page 125: Additional Information

    Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad Power supply You can use your camcorder in any countries/ regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b].

  • Page 126: Usable Cassette Tapes

    Usable cassette tapes You can use the mini DV format cassette only. Use a cassette with the is a trademark. Cassette Memory There are 2 types of mini DV cassettes: those with Cassette Memory and those without Cassette Memory. Cassettes with Cassette Memory have the (Cassette Memory) mark.

  • Page 127: About The "Memory Stick

    When labeling the cassette Be sure to place the label only on the locations as shown in the following illustration so as not to cause malfunction of your camcorder. Do not put a label along this border. Labeling position After using the cassette Rewind the tape to the beginning to avoid distortion of the picture or the sound.
  • Page 128 • File names of movies: – MOV00001: This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder. – MOV00001.MPG: This file name appears on the display of a computer. • On a “Memory Stick Duo” formatted on a computer: A “Memory Stick Duo” formatted by the Windows OS or using Macintosh computers does not have guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder.
  • Page 129 Sony Corporation. • “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • “Memory Stick,” and “MagicGate Memory Stick” are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “Memory Stick PRO” and “ are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “MagicGate” and “...

  • Page 130: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack

    About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack This unit is compatible with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series). Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. “InfoLITHIUM” P series battery packs have the mark. What is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack? The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium- ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between your camcorder and an...

  • Page 131: About I.link

    Tip • 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.

  • Page 132: Maintenance And Precautions

    Interface, see page 93, 94. This unit can also be connected to other i.LINK (DV Interface) compatible device made by Sony (e.g. a VAIO series personal computer) as well as to video device. Before connecting this unit to your computer,...

  • Page 133: Video Head

    • 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.
  • Page 134 LCD screen • Do not add 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. •...

  • Page 135: Specification

    To charge the pre-installed button-type battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed button-type battery to retain the date, time, and other settings even when the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG). The pre-installed button-type battery is always charged while you are using your camcorder but it will get discharged gradually if you do not use your camcorder.
  • Page 136 Effective (still): Approx. 1 920 000 pixels Effective (movie): Approx. 1 080 000 pixels Lens For DCR-HC65: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Combined power zoom lens Filter diameter: 30 mm (1 3/16 in.) 10 × (Optical), 120 × (Digital) F = 1.8 ~ 2.3 For DCR-HC85: Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Combined power zoom lens...
  • Page 137 Supplied accessories See page 13. AC Adaptor AC-L25A/L25B Power requirements AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz Current consumption 0.35 - 0.18 A Power consumption 18 W Output voltage DC 8.4 V, 1.5 A Operating temperature 0° C to 40° C (32° F to 104° F) Storage temperature -20°...

  • Page 138: Quick Reference

    Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls Camcorder A Lens cap B Speaker C LCD/Touch panel screen (p. 4, 18) D OPEN button E LCD BACKLIGHT button * (p. 18) F REC START/STOP button (p. 24, 50) G RESET button If you press RESET, all the settings including the date and time, except the Personal Menu items, return to the default.
  • Page 139 Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which can reproduce fine images. The lens for your camcorder was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation. It adopts the MTF measurement system for video cameras and offers a quality as fine as a Carl Zeiss lens.
  • Page 140 A PHOTO button (p. 29) B CAMERA-TAPE, CAMERA- MEMORY, PLAY/EDIT mode lamps (p. 17) C Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 18) D PUSH (battery release) button (p. 14) E POWER switch (p. 17) F REC START/STOP button (p. 24, 50) DV Interface (USB) jack I NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch (p.
  • Page 141 A Hooks for shoulder strap OPEN/EJECT lever (p. 20) C Tripod receptacle Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely, and the screw may damage your camcorder.
  • Page 142 Remote Commander Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander. A PHOTO button (p. 29) B Memory control buttons (Index*, – / +, Memory playback) (p. 52) C SEARCH M. button* (p. 60, 61) D ./> buttons* (p. 60, 61) E Video control buttons (Rewind, Playback, Fast-forward, Pause, Stop, Slow) (p.
  • Page 143 WARNING Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire. CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

  • Page 144: Indicators For The Lcd Screen And Viewfinder

    Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder Following indicators will appear on the LCD screen and viewfinder to indicate the state of your camcorder. Indicators vary depending on your camcorder model. Example: Indicators in the CAMERA-TAPE mode Time code (p. 57)/Tape counter (p. 57)/Self- diagnosis (p.
  • Page 145 Indicators Meanings Print mark (p. 109) Slide show (p. 75) LCD backlight off (p. 18) Image delete (p. 107) PictBridge connecting (p. 110) Quick Reference...

  • Page 146: Index

    Index Numeric 16:9 WIDE mode ... 68 A/V connecting cable ... 59, 93, 105 AC Adaptor ... 14 Adjusting the viewfinder ... 18 Audio dubbing (AUD DUB CTRL) .. 105 AUDIO MIX ... 85, 107 AUDIO MODE ... 84 Auto shut off function (A.
  • Page 147 Intelligent accessory shoe ...105, 139 Interval photo recording (INT. REC-STL) ...78 Interval recording (INTERVAL REC) ...77 JPEG ...127 LANC...140 Language (LANGUAGE) ...22, 89 LCD back light (LCD BL LEVEL) ...85 LCD BACKLIGHT button ...18, 138 LCD brightness (LCD BRIGHT) ...18 LCD COLOR ...85 LCD screen ...4 LCD/VF SET ...85...
  • Page 148 STEADYSHOT... 69 Stereo/monaural ... 84 STILL ... 43 Still image format... 127 STILL SET... 70 Sub sound See MULTI-SOUND Super NightShot plus ... 39 Tape counter... 25 Telephoto See Zoom Time code... 25 Title (Cassette Memory) TAPE TITLE ... 83 TITL ERASE...
  • Page 152 Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan...

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