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Sony Handycam DCRHC48 Operating Manual

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Operating Guide
DCR-HC48
© 2007 Sony Corporation
2-319-511-11(1)
Getting Started
Recording/
Playback
Using the Menu
Dubbing/Editing
Using a Computer
Troubleshooting
Additional Information
Quick Reference
Spanish Quick Guide/
Guía rápida en español
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  • Page 1 Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide DCR-HC48 © 2007 Sony Corporation 2-319-511-11(1) Getting Started Recording/ Playback Using the Menu Dubbing/Editing Using a Computer Troubleshooting Additional Information Quick Reference Spanish Quick Guide/ Guía rápida en español...
  • Page 2 WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

  • Page 3: Important Safeguards

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them.

  • Page 4: Replacement Parts

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (Continued) Lightning For added protection for this set during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the set due to lightning and power-line surges.

  • Page 5: Read This First

    Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DCR-HC48 Serial No.

  • Page 6: Notes On Use

    Your camcorder is supplied with two kinds of manuals – “Operating Guide” (This manual) – “First Step Guide” for connecting the camcorder to a computer and using the supplied software (stored on the supplied CD-ROM) Type of cassette you can use in your...
  • Page 7 Memory Stick Duo Adaptor Using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts. Viewfinder LCD panel • The camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof or waterproof. See “On use and care” (p. 82). • Before connecting your camcorder to another device with a USB or i.LINK...
  • Page 8 About the Carl Zeiss lens • Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF measurement system for video cameras and offers a quality typical of a Carl Zeiss lens.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Playing the picture on a TV ...32 Using the Menu Using the menu items ... 34 Menu items ...35 CAMERA SET menu ...37 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions MEMORY SET menu ...42 Settings for the “Memory Stick Duo” PICT.APPLI. menu ...44...
  • Page 10 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ... 67 Warning indicators and messages ... 74 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ... 77 Maintenance and precautions ... 78 Usable cassette tapes ... 78 About the “Memory Stick” ... 79 About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ... 80 About i.LINK ...

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 12) Power cord (1) (p. 12) Handycam Station (1) (p.

  • Page 12: Step 2: Charging The Battery Pack

    Notes • You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder. Align the terminals of the battery pack and your camcorder (1), then attach the battery pack and click it into place (2).
  • Page 13 Open the DC plug jack cover z Tips • You can operate your camcorder connected to a power source such as a wall outlet as shown in the illustration. The battery pack will not lose its charge in this case.
  • Page 14 Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) To check the remaining battery (Battery Info) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then press DISP/BATT INFO. DISP/BATT INFO button After a while, the approximate recordable time and battery information appear for about 7 seconds.

  • Page 15: Step 3: Turning The Power On And Setting The Date And Time

    Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. • Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power (house current) is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor.

  • Page 16: Changing The Language Setting

    (TIME/LANGU.) t [CLOCK SET] (p. 34). b Notes • 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.

  • Page 17: Step 4: Making Setting Adjustments Before Recording

    After recording, set the LENS COVER switch to CLOSE, to close the lens cover. The LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2). DISP/BATT INFO 180 degrees (max.)

  • Page 18: Step 5: Inserting A Tape Or A "Memory Stick Duo

    Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording (Continued) The grip belt Fasten the grip belt and hold your camcorder correctly. Step 5: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” Cassette tape You can use mini DV (p. 78). Slide and hold the EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow and open the lid.
  • Page 19 • When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder is reading/writing data. Do not shake or knock your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the “Memory Stick Duo,” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, image data may be damaged.

  • Page 20: Recording/Playback

    Recording/Playback Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam) 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. Open the lens cover (p. 17). Movies Slide the POWER switch E to turn on the CAMERA-TAPE...
  • Page 21 Playing back movies/still images Slide the POWER switch E to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. Touch the buttons on the screen B as follows. Movies Touch A GUIDE (p. 28) B Rewind/Fast forward C Stop D Play/Pause toggles x To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY A again.

  • Page 22: Recording

    To stop recording, press REC START/STOP again. b Notes • You cannot record movies onto a “Memory Stick Duo” using your camcorder. z Tips • While recording movies on a tape, or while in standby mode, you can record a still image on a “Memory Stick Duo”...

  • Page 23: Recording Still Images

    Recording still images Still images are recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo.” Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp. If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), slide it while pressing the green button.

  • Page 24: Zooming

    • You cannot change the zoom speed with the zoom buttons on the LCD frame. • 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.

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Exposure For Backlit Subjects

    BACK LIGHT again. Recording in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side (2). z Tips • A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the image will be normal when recorded.

  • Page 26: Playback

    Playback Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), slide it while pressing the green button. Playing movies Touch , then touch * Playback automatically stops if pause is engaged for more than 3 minutes.

  • Page 27: Viewing Still Images

    Viewing still images Touch The most recently recorded image is displayed. Switch the playback media* is displayed on the tape playback screen. To display pictures on a “Memory Stick Duo” on the index screen Touch . Touch one of the pictures to back to the single display mode. A Previous/Next 6 pictures B The picture displayed before switching to the index screen.

  • Page 28: Using Pb Zoom

    GUIDE) You can easily select the desired setting screens by using the guide functions (USAGE GUIDE). 60min STBY GUIDE Your camcorder has 3 guide functions as shown below. SHOOT Takes you to the setting GUIDE: screens related to recording. USEFUL...

  • Page 29: Searching For The Starting Point

    CANCEL Touch here to cancel the operation. The last scene of the most recent recording is played back for about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where the last recording has finished. b Notes •...

  • Page 30: Searching Manually (Edit Search)

    (p. 26). 0:00:00 (to go 0:00:00 The last 2 seconds (approx.) of the most recently recorded scene are played back. Then, your camcorder is set to standby. mREW PLAY STOP DISPLAY ZERO SET MEMORY During playback, press ZERO...

  • Page 31: Searching For A Scene By Date Of Recording (Date Search)

    Press mREW. The tape stops automatically when the tape counter reaches “0:00:00.” The tape counter returns to the time code display, and the zero set memory display disappears. Press PLAY. Playback starts from the point designated “0:00:00” on the tape counter.

  • Page 32: Playing The Picture On A Tv

    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.
  • Page 33 4:3 TV not compatible with the 16:9 signal, set [TV TYPE] to [4:3]. • When you connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system, and play back the tape, set [TV TYPE] to [16:9]. The TV automatically switches the aspect ratio according to the playback picture.

  • Page 34: Using The Menu

    Using the Menu Using the menu items Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the respective lamp. CAMERA-TAPE lamp: CAMERA-MEMORY lamp: Duo” PLAY/EDIT lamp: settings for viewing/editing Touch the LCD screen to select the menu item. Unavailable items will be grayed out.

  • Page 35: Menu Items

    Menu items CAMERA SET menu SCENE SELECT SPOT METER EXPOSURE WHITE BAL. AUTOSLW SHTR SPOT FOCUS FOCUS TELE MACRO SUPER NSPLUS NS LIGHT COLOR SLOW S SELF-TIMER DIGITAL ZOOM STEADYSHOT MEMORY SET menu STILL SET ALL ERASE FORMAT FILE NO. NEW FOLDER REC FOLDER PB FOLDER...
  • Page 36 Menu items (Continued) EDIT/PLAY menu VAR.SPD PB REC CTRL AUD DUB CTRL END SEARCH STANDARD SET menu REC MODE AUDIO MODE VOLUME AUDIO MIX LCD/VF SET TV TYPE USB CAMERA DISP GUIDE DATA CODE REMAINING REMOTE CTRL BEEP DISP OUTPUT MENU ROTATE A.SHUT OFF CALIBRATION...

  • Page 37: Camera Set Menu

    CAMERA SET menu Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions 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. SCENE SELECT...
  • Page 38 CAMERA SET menu (Continued) * Adjusted to focus on subjects farther away only. ** Adjusted not to focus on subjects a short distance away. 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...
  • Page 39 [EXPOSURE] set (or vice versa), select [AUTO] and aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color balance adjustment. • When the white balance has been set with [ONE...
  • Page 40 • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 39) when it is hard to focus automatically. • The shutter speed of your camcorder changes depending on the brightness. The motion of the picture may slow down in this case. NS LIGHT (NightShot Light) When using either the NightShot plus (p.
  • Page 41 SELF-TIMER When you set [SELF-TIMER] to [ON] ), the self-timer starts recording in about 10 seconds after pressing PHOTO to record still images. To cancel the count down, touch [RESET]. To cancel [SELF-TIMER], touch [OFF]. z Tips • You can also set the self-timer with the PHOTO button of the Remote Commander (p.

  • Page 42: Memory Set Menu

    MEMORY SET menu Settings for the “Memory Stick Duo” 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. STILL SET BURST You can record several still images one after another by pressing PHOTO.
  • Page 43 Top: [FINE] is selected for image quality. Bottom: [STANDARD] is selected for image quality. • When using the “Memory Stick Duo” made by Sony Corporation. The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording environment. ALL ERASE (640 × 480) Deletes all the pictures without image protection on a “Memory Stick Duo”...

  • Page 44: Pict.appli. Menu

    Touch [YES] t b Notes • You cannot delete the created folders using your camcorder. You will have to format the “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 43), or delete them using your computer. • The number of recordable pictures on a “Memory Stick Duo”...
  • Page 45 OVERLAP (fade in only) WIPE (fade in only) DOT FADER (fade in only) SLIDE SHOW Plays back in sequence the images stored on a “Memory Stick Duo,” or in a folder (slide show). t [PB FOLDER]. 1 Touch 2 Select [ALL FILES ( )] or [CURRNT FOLDER ( , Current folder)], then touch...
  • Page 46 PICT.APPLI. menu (Continued) FLASH (flash motion) Records a movie with a serial-still-image effect (strobe effect). LUMI. KEY (luminance key) Replaces a brighter area in a still image memorized at the moment when [LUMI. KEY] was selected, with a movie. TRAIL When recording, trailing afterimages are left in the picture.
  • Page 47 • Do not turn off the power or disconnect the power source while a message is displayed on the screen. • The camcorder will shoot several frames for the first and last shots of the Smooth interval recording. • Smooth interval recording is released when approximately 12 hours have elapsed after shooting has begun.

  • Page 48: Edit/Play Menu

    CAMERA-TAPE. PictBridge PRINT See page 61. USB SELECT You can connect the camcorder to a personal computer with a USB cable and view pictures on the computer. You can also connect the camcorder to a PictBridge- compatible printer (p. 61) using this function.
  • Page 49 – When the tape has been recorded in the 16-bit mode (p. 50). – 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 other camcorders.

  • Page 50: Standard Set Menu

    EDIT/PLAY menu (Continued) END SEARCH EXEC The most recently recorded picture is played back for about 5 seconds and then stops automatically. CANCEL Stops [END SEARCH]. b Notes • After ejecting the cassette, the END SEARCH function is not available. STANDARD SET menu Settings while recording on a tape or other...
  • Page 51 B NORMAL Standard brightness. BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen. b Notes • 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.

  • Page 52: Disp Output

    The default setting is [ON], allowing you to use the supplied Remote Commander (p. 93). z Tips • Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder from responding to a command sent by another VCR remote control unit. BEEP B ON A beeping sound starts when you start/stop recording, or operate the touch panel.

  • Page 53: Time/Langu. Menu

    CLOCK SET See page 15. WORLD TIME When using your camcorder abroad, you can set the time difference by touching , the clock will be adjusted in accordance with the time difference. If you set the time difference to 0, the clock returns to the originally set time.
  • Page 54 Customizing Personal Menu (Continued) Deleting a menu item Touch t [P-MENU SET UP] t [DELETE]. If the desired menu item is not displayed, touch 60min STBY Select button to delete. MENU SCENE SELECT TELE MACRO Touch the menu item that you want to delete.

  • Page 55: Dubbing/Editing

    Dubbing/Editing Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders You can dub images played back on your camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. You can connect your camcorder to VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders, using the A/V connecting cable (1), the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (2), or the i.LINK cable (3).
  • Page 56 Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders (Continued) b Notes • When you are connecting your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and the red (right channel) or the white (left channel) plug to the audio input jack on the device.

  • Page 57: Recording Pictures From A Tv Or Vcr Etc

    (p. 12). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. b Notes • You cannot record pictures on your camcorder from a TV or VCR etc. that does not have an i.LINK jack. DV Interface (i.LINK)
  • Page 58 The pictures on the VCR or TV appear on the screen of your camcorder. b Notes • The connect your camcorder and other devices via an i.LINK cable. (This indicator may also appear on the connected device.) Press PHOTO lightly at the scene you want to record.

  • Page 59: Dubbing Pictures From A Tape To A "Memory Stick Duo

    • The date and time the picture is recorded on the tape and stored on the “Memory Stick Duo” are recorded. On your camcorder, the date and time the picture is recorded on the tape are displayed. Camera setting data recorded on the tape cannot be stored on the “Memory Stick Duo.”...

  • Page 60: Marking Images On The "Memory Stick

    • To cancel Print mark, touch the image again to cancel Print mark in step 3. (Print mark/Image • Do not mark images on your camcorder if the “Memory Stick Duo” already has some images with the Print mark put on using other devices.

  • Page 61: Printing Recorded Images (Pictbridge Compliant Printer)

    Connect the AC Adaptor to obtain power from the wall outlet (p. 12). Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” containing still images into your camcorder and turn on the printer. Connecting your camcorder to the printer...
  • Page 62 The operations may not be performed properly. – Operate the POWER switch. – Disconnect the power cord. – Remove your camcorder from the Handycam Station. – Disconnect the USB cable from the Handycam Station or the printer.

  • Page 63: Using A Computer

    The “First Step Guide” is an instruction manual you can refer to on your computer. This describes basic operations, from initial hookup of your camcorder and computer and making settings, to general operation the first time you use the software “Picture Motion Browser”...

  • Page 64: Installing The "First Step Guide" And Software

    • When using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” and your computer is not compatible with it, connect your camcorder with the USB cable instead of using the Memory Stick slot on the computer. Installing the “First Step Guide”...
  • Page 65 Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of your computer. After you install the software, a shortcut icon for the customers registration website is created on the desktop. • Once you register on the website, you can get secure and useful customer support. http://www.sony.net/registration/di/...

  • Page 66: Viewing "First Step Guide

    Tips • You can also start by selecting [Start] t [Programs] ([All Programs] for Windows XP) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [FirstStepGuide] t Your camcorder’s folder t “First Step Guide” in HTML. • To view “First Step Guide” in HTML without...

  • Page 67: 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/ Remote Commander...67 • Batteries/Power sources ...68 •...
  • Page 68 • 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 remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.
  • Page 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 [ REMAINING] to [ON] to always display the remaining tape indicator (p.
  • Page 70 • The video head may be dirty. Use a cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 84). • Try again from the beginning. • Use a Sony mini DV cassette. The auto focus does not function. • Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p. 39).
  • Page 71 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. 21). A vertical band appears when recording candlelight or electric light in the dark.
  • Page 72 Noises appear and 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. 77). • The tape you are playing was recorded on another device with a 4ch microphone (4CH MIC REC).
  • Page 73 • Install the “Picture Motion Browser” (p. 64). • The computer may not recognize your camcorder for a few moments after you connect it. Wait for a while. • Insert your camcorder into the Handycam Station correctly (p. 12).

  • Page 74: Warning Indicators And Messages

    [D.EFFECT] Some symptoms you can fix by yourself. If [TELE MACRO] the problem persists even after you have tried a couple of times, contact your Sony [CANDLE], dealer or local authorized Sony service [FIREWORKS], facility.
  • Page 75 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.” 101-1001(Warning indicator pertaining to files) • The file is damaged. • The file is unreadable (p. 79).
  • Page 76 (p. 43, 79). Memory Stick folders are full. • You cannot create folders exceeding 999MSDCF. You cannot delete created folders using your camcorder. • You will have to format the “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 43), or delete them using your computer.

  • Page 77: Additional Information

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

  • Page 78: Maintenance And Precautions

    Maintenance and precautions Usable cassette tapes You can use mini DV format cassettes only. Use a cassette with the 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.

  • Page 79: About The "Memory Stick

    The types of “Memory Stick” that support high speed data transfer. The speed of data transfer varies depending on the device to be used. “MagicGate” is a Sony-developed copyright protection technology that records and transfers contents in an encrypted format. Note that data that uses “MagicGate”...

  • Page 80: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack

    “Design rule for Camera File system” universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • On your camcorder, you cannot play back still images recorded on other devices (DCR- TRV900 or DSC-D700/D770) that do not conform to the universal standard. (These models are not sold in some regions.)

  • Page 81: About I.link

    To store the battery pack, remove it from your camcorder and put it in a dry, cool place. • To discharge the battery pack on your camcorder completely, set [A.SHUT OFF] to...

  • Page 82: On Using Your Camcorder

    • 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 83 • 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.
  • Page 84 • 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.
  • Page 85 • 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. To remove dust from inside the viewfinder 1 Pull out the viewfinder.

  • Page 86: Specifications

    Remote Commander may shorten, or the Remote Commander may not function properly. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
  • Page 87 JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). Files in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder’s setting information at the time of recording. ** The focal length figures are actual figures resulting from wide angle pixel read-out.
  • Page 88 Specifications (Continued) USB jack mini-B DV input/output i.LINK Interface (IEEE1394, 4-pin connector S100) AC Adaptor AC-L200/L200B 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* Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature...
  • Page 89 ,” “Memory Stick Duo,” “ ,” “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” “ “MagicGate,” “ “MagicGate Memory Stick” and “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • i.LINK and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

  • Page 90: Quick Reference

    F Grip belt (18) G Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens) (8) H LENS COVER switch (17) I Remote sensor Point the Remote Commander (93) towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder. J Internal stereo microphone (49) K Infrared port (24)
  • Page 91 A DISP/BATT INFO button (14, 17) B EASY button (20) C RESET button Initializes all the settings, including the setting of the date and time. D LCD screen/touch panel (17, 94) E REC START/STOP button (20, 22) F Zoom buttons (24, 28) G WIDE SELECT button (25) H Speaker Playback sound comes out from the...
  • Page 92 Identifying parts and controls (Continued) A POWER switch (15) B Viewfinder (17) C Eyecup (85) D Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (17) E DC IN jack (13) F CAMERA-TAPE, CAMERA- MEMORY, PLAY/EDIT lamp (15) G REC START/STOP button (20, 22) H A/V OUT jack (32, 55) I Tripod receptacle Attach the tripod (optional: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm...

  • Page 93: Display Button

    Notes • Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander. • Aim the Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder (p. 90). • To change the battery, see page 86. A Interface connector (USB) jack (61)

  • Page 94: Indicators Displayed During Recording/Playback

    Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording movies A Remaining battery (approx.) B Recording mode (SP or LP) (50) C Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) D Recording: Tape counter (hour: minute: second) Playback: Tape counter (hour: minute: second)/Time code (hour: minute: second: frame) E Recording capacity of the tape (approx.) (52)
  • Page 95 Viewing still images qh q; qj qk 1.0M MEMORY PLAY wf wg GUIDE P Data file name Q Picture number/Total number of recorded pictures in the current playback folder R Playback folder (44) S Previous/Next folder icon The following indicators appear when the first or last picture of the current folder is displayed and when there are multiple folders on the same “Memory Stick Duo.”...
  • Page 96 Indicators displayed during recording/playback (Continued) Center Indicator Meaning Slide show (45) NightShot plus (24) Super NightShot plus (40) Color Slow Shutter (40) PictBridge connecting (61) Warning (74) Bottom Indicator Meaning Picture effect (46) Digital effect (45) Manual focus (39) SCENE SELECT (37) Backlight (25) White balance (38) SteadyShot off (41)

  • Page 97: Index

    Index Numeric/Symbol 12BIT...50 16BIT...50 A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off) ...52 A/V connecting cable ...32, 55 AC Adaptor...12 ALL ERASE...43 Aspect ratio...25 AUD DUB CTRL (Audio dubbing) ...49 AUDIO MIX...49 AUDIO MODE...50 AUTOSLW SHTR (Auto Slow Shutter)...39 B&W...46 BACK LIGHT ...25, 71 Battery ...12, 80 BEACH...37 BEEP ...52...
  • Page 98 Index (Continued) Mirror mode ...25 Moisture condensation ...83 MONOTONE ...44 MOSAIC ...46 MOSAIC FADER ...44 Movie...20, 21, 22, 26 NEG.ART...46 NEW FOLDER ...44 NORMAL...42 NS LIGHT (NightShot Light) ...40 NTSC...77 Number of recordable pictures ...42 OLD MOVIE...46 ONE PUSH...38 OUTDOOR ...38 OVERLAP...45 P.MENU ...See Personal Menu PASTEL ...46...
  • Page 99 Windows ...63 WIPE ...45 WORLD TIME...53 Write-protect tab ...78, 79 Zero set memory ...30 Zoom...24...

  • Page 100: Spanish Quick Guide/Guía Rápida En Español

    Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en español Paso 1: Comprobación de los elementos suministrados Asegúrese de que su videocámara contiene los siguientes elementos. El número entre paréntesis indica la cantidad del elemento. Adaptador de ca (1) Cable de alimentación (1) Handycam Station (1) Control remoto inalámbrico (1) Tiene instalada una pila de litio tipo botón.
  • Page 101 Paso 2: Carga de la batería Batería Toma de entrada de cc Cable de alimentación Al tomacorriente de pared Puede cargar la batería “InfoLITHIUM” (serie H) tras conectarla a la videocámara. b Notas • No es posible colocar una batería “InfoLITHIUM”...
  • Page 102 Paso 2: Carga de la batería (Continuación) b Notas • Cuando inserte la videocámara en Handycam Station, cierre la cubierta de la toma de entrada de cc • Sujete la Handycam Station y el enchufe de cc para desconectar el adaptador de ca de la toma de entrada de cc Para cargar la batería utilizando sólo el adaptador de alimentación de ca...
  • Page 103 Para comprobar la carga restante de la batería (información sobre la batería) Ajuste el interruptor POWER en la posición OFF (CHG) y, a continuación, presione DISP/BATT INFO. Botón DISP/BATT INFO Transcurridos unos instantes, se mostrará el tiempo de grabación aproximado y la información de la batería durante aproximadamente 7 segundo.
  • Page 104 Paso 2: Carga de la batería (Continuación) Tiempo de reproducción Tiempo aproximado (min) disponible cuando utiliza una batería completamente cargada. Panel LCD Batería abierto* NP-FH40 (suministrada) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 * Cuando se enciende la luz de fondo de la pantalla LCD. Acerca de la batería •...
  • Page 105 Paso 3: Activación de la alimentación y ajuste de la fecha y hora Ajuste la fecha y la hora cuando use la videocámara por primera vez. De lo contrario, la pantalla [AJUS.RELOJ] aparecerá cada vez que encienda la videocámara o cambie la posición del interruptor POWER.
  • Page 106 Paso 3: Activación de la alimentación y ajuste de la fecha y hora (Continuación) z Sugerencias • Durante la grabación, no se visualizarán la fecha y la hora. Éstas se grabarán automáticamente en la cinta y podrán visualizarse durante la reproducción ([CÓDIGO DATOS] (durante el modo de operación Easy Handycam, únicamente podrá...
  • Page 107 Para desactivar la luz de fondo de la pantalla LCD para una larga duración de la batería Mantenga presionado DISP/BATT INFO durante unos segundo hasta que aparezca Este ajuste es práctico cuando utiliza la videocámara en lugares muy luminosos o cuando desea ahorrar energía.
  • Page 108 Paso 5: Inserción de una cinta o un “Memory Stick Duo” Cinta de videocasete Solamente puede utilizar videocasetes de formato mini DV Deslice la palanca EJECT en el sentido de la flecha y manténgala en esa posición para abrir la tapa. Palanca Tapa El compartimiento del videocasete sale...
  • Page 109 “Memory Stick Duo” Usted puede utilizar sólo un “Memory Stick Duo” que lleve la marca Abra el panel LCD. Inserte el “Memory Stick Duo” en la ranura “Memory Stick Duo” en el sentido correcto hasta que calce. Indicador de acceso Con la marca v hacia la pantalla LCD Para expulsar un “Memory Stick Duo”...
  • Page 110 Grabación Abra la cubierta del objetivo. REC START/ STOP B Grabación de películas Las películas se graban en una cinta. Deslice el interruptor POWER varias veces en el sentido de la flecha para que se encienda el indicador CAMERA-TAPE. Presione REC START/STOP A (o B Para detener la grabación, presione REC START/STOP nuevamente.
  • Page 111 Grabación de imágenes fijas Las imágenes fijas se graban en el “Memory Stick Duo”. Deslice el interruptor POWER varias veces en el sentido de la flecha para que se encienda el indicador CAMERA-MEMORY. Si el interruptor POWER está en la posición OFF (CHG), deslícelo mientras presiona el botón verde.
  • Page 112 Reproducción Deslice el indicador POWER en el sentido de la flecha varias veces para encender el indicador PLAY/EDIT. Si el interruptor POWER está en la posición OFF (CHG), deslícelo mientras presiona el botón verde. Reproducción de películas Toque y, a continuación, toque Al tocar este botón, se alterna entre la reproducción y la pausa* * La reproducción se detiene automáticamente si se acciona la pausa durante más de 3 minuto.
  • Page 113 Visualización de imágenes fijas Toque Se visualiza la imagen grabada más recientemente. Cambio del soporte de reproducción* aparece en la pantalla de reproducción de cinta. Para visualizar imágenes de un “Memory Stick Duo” en la pantalla de índice Toque . Toque una de las imágenes para regresar al modo de presentación sencilla. A 6 imágenes anteriores o siguientes B La imagen que se muestra antes de cambiar a la pantalla de índice.
  • Page 116 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/ Printed on 70% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan...

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