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Sony Handycam HDR-HC1E Operating Manual

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Printed in Japan
Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
Operating Guide
HDR-HC1E
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© 2005 Sony Corporation
2-631-478-12 (1)
Enjoying pictures with
8
high definition quality
Getting Started
10
Recording/
22
Playback
Using the Menu
38
Dubbing/Editing
62
Using a Computer
72
Troubleshooting
80
Additional Information
99
Quick Reference
112

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  • Page 1 Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide HDR-HC1E © 2005 Sony Corporation 2-631-478-12 (1) Enjoying pictures with high definition quality Getting Started Recording/ Playback...

  • Page 2: Read This First

    Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE ATTENTION The electromagnetic fields at the specific...
  • Page 3 Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the supplied Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. Memory Stick Duo Adaptor On using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts. LCD panel Viewfinder Flash Battery pack •...
  • Page 4 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 5: Table Of Contents

    Step 1: Checking supplied items ...10 Step 2: Charging the battery pack ...11 Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly ...14 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder ...16 Step 5: Using the touch panel ...17 Changing the language setting ...17...
  • Page 6 Using the Menu Using the menu items ...38 Menu items...40 CAMERA SET menu ...42 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (SPOT METER/WHITE BAL./STEADYSHOT, etc.) MEMORY SET menu...47 Settings for the “Memory Stick Duo”(BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/ALL ERASE/NEW FOLDER, etc.) PICT.APPLI.
  • Page 7 Creating a DVD (Direct Access to “Click to DVD”) ...77 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ...80 Warning indicators and messages ...95 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ...99 HDV format and recording/playback...100 About the “Memory Stick”...102 About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack...104 About i.LINK ...105 Maintenance and precautions ...106...

  • Page 8: Enjoying Pictures With High Definition Quality

    HDV format video. • The down convert function converts HDV format video to DV for playback or editing when your camcorder is connected to a TV or VCR that is not HDV1080i specification compliant. The image quality is then SD (standard definition).

  • Page 9: Viewing Video Recorded In The Hdv Format

    • For details on HDV1080i specification compliant TVs, see page 101. Viewing on a 16:9 TV/4:3 TV (p. 34) Your camcorder can down convert video recorded in the HDV format to SD (standard definition) quality for playback on a conventional TV.

  • Page 10: Step 1: Checking Supplied Items

    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. “Memory Stick Duo” (1) (p. 20, 102) Memory Stick Duo adaptor (1) (p. 103) AC Adaptor (1) (p.

  • Page 11: Step 2: Charging The Battery Pack

    OFF(CHG) . (The default setting.) POWER switch Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of your camcorder. Be sure that the  mark on the DC plug is facing up. The  mark faces up. CHG (charge) lamp Open the DC IN jack cover.
  • Page 12 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder and the DC plug. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug.

  • Page 13: Playing Time

    AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the mains lead is disconnected from the wall socket. • Use the supplied or optional Sony “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). You cannot use the battery pack NP-FM30 with your camcorder.

  • Page 14: Step 3: Turning The Power On And Holding Your Camcorder Firmly

    • When you slide the POWER switch from OFF (CHG) to CAMERA-TAPE or CAMERA-MEMORY, the current date and time will be displayed on the LCD screen for about 5 seconds. Hold the camcorder correctly. POWER switch Ensure a good grip, then fasten the grip belt.
  • Page 15 Slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG). • 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. 59).

  • Page 16: Step 4: Adjusting The Lcd Panel And Viewfinder

    Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder The LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (). 90 degrees to the camcorder 180 degrees (max.)

  • Page 17: Step 5: Using The Touch Panel

    Step 5: Using the touch panel You can play back recorded pictures (p. 23), or change the settings (p. 38) using the touch panel. Place your hand on the rear side of the LCD panel to support it. Then, touch the buttons displayed on the screen.

  • Page 18: Step 6: Setting The Date And Time

    POWER switch position. • If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. In that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then set the date and time again (p.

  • Page 19: Step 7: Inserting A Tape Or A "Memory Stick Duo

    Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” Cassette tape You can use mini DV cassettes only (p. 100). • The recordable time varies depending on [ REC MODE] (p. 54). Slide and hold the OPEN/EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow and open the lid.

  • Page 20: Memory Stick Duo

    • 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 22: Recording

    Recording Remove the lens cap. REC START/  STOP Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the respective lamp to select a recording medium. Movies on tape: The CAMERA-TAPE lamp lights up. Still images on “Memory Stick Duo”: The CAMERA-MEMORY lamp lights up.* * The image size ratio is set by default to 4:3.

  • Page 23: Playback

    Playback Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. Start playing back. Movies Touch , then touch start playback.  Stop  Play/Pause toggles as you touch it.*  Rewind/Fast forward * Playback automatically stops if pause is engaged for more than 3 minutes.

  • Page 24: Functions Used For Recording/Playback, Etc

    LCD frame. • The minimum distance required between your camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 1/2 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 ft.) for telephoto.

  • Page 25: To Make The Subject Stand Out Clearer (Tele Macro)

    To cancel the expanded focus, press EXPANDED FOCUS again. • Press [SET] on the LCD screen of your camcorder during expanded focus for setting up the peaking function. Press [ON] to enhance the outline of the subject for easier focusing.

  • Page 26: To Record In Mirror Mode

    Functions used for recording/playback, etc. (Continued) To record in mirror mode ...  Open the LCD panel  90 degrees to the camcorder ( ), then rotate it 180 degrees  to the lens side (  • A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the picture will be normal when recorded.

  • Page 27: To Adjust The Movie Volume

    The REC lamp lights up in red during recording (p. 58). Remote sensor  Point the Remote Commander (p. 32) towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder. Speaker  Sounds come out from the speaker. For how to adjust the volume, see page 23. •...

  • Page 28: Indicators Displayed During Recording/Playback

    Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording movies In the CAMERA-TAPE mode  Recording format ( Recording mode (SP or LP) is also displayed in the DV format.  Remaining battery (approx.)  Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording))  Time code (hour: minute: second: frame)/Tape counter (hour: minute: second) ...
  • Page 29 ( ) is a reference page. The indicators during recording will not be recorded. Viewing movies On a tape  Tape transport indicator  Video operation buttons (23) • When playing back a tape recorded in the HDV and DV formats, and the signal switches between HDV and DV formats, the picture and sound disappear temporarily.
  • Page 30 Indicators displayed during recording/playback (Continued) Indicators when you made changes You can check the [DISP GUIDE] (p. 17) to check the function of each indicator that appears on the LCD screen. Upper left Bottom Upper left Indicator Meaning Recording format (54) EXT SUR MIC (56) AUDIO MODE (55) Continuous photo...

  • Page 31: Searching For The Starting Point

    You can view about 2 seconds of the scene recorded just before you stopped the tape. Touch  60min STBY 0:00:00 The last 2 seconds (approx.) of the most recently recorded scene are played back. Then, your camcorder is set to the standby.

  • Page 32: Remote Commander

     DISPLAY (p. 17)  Memory control buttons (Index, –/+, Memory playback) (p. 23) • Aim the Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder (p. 27). • To change the battery, see page 109. Searching quickly for a desired...

  • Page 33: Searching For A Scene By Date Of Recording (Date Search)

    Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search) You can locate the point where the recording date changes. Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.  Press SEARCH M. Press (previous)/   to select a recording date. 0:00:00:00 DATE -01 SEACH...

  • Page 34: Connecting To A Tv For Viewing

    See page 37 for notes on connection. • Set the menu on your camcorder before connection. The TV may not recognize the video signal properly when changing [VCR HDV/DV] and [i.LINK CONV] settings after connecting with an i.LINK cable (optional).
  • Page 35 Camcorder Type i.LINK cable (optional) Component video cable (supplied) A/V connecting cable (supplied) Do not connect the video plug (yellow). i.LINKcable (optional) * Change the settings depending on the TV connected. Cable (Green) Y (Blue) P (Red) P (Red) (White) (Yellow) : Signal flow...
  • Page 36 Connecting to a TV for viewing (Continued) Camcorder Type Component video cable (supplied) A/V connecting cable (supplied) Do not connect the video plug (yellow). A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) Do not connect the video plug (yellow). A/V connecting cable (supplied) * Change the settings depending on the TV connected.
  • Page 37 This connection produces high resolution pictures compared with A/V connecting cable (Type • If you connect your camcorder to your TV using more than one type of cable to output images from a jack other than the i.LINK jack, the order of priority of the output signals is as follows:...

  • Page 38: Using The Menu Items

    Using the menu items Follow the instructions below to use each of the menu items listed after this page. Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the respective lamp. CAMERA-TAPE lamp: CAMERA- MEMORY lamp: settings on a “Memory Stick Duo” PLAY/EDIT lamp: settings for viewing/editing Touch the LCD screen to select the menu item.
  • Page 39  Select the desired item. • You can also touch the item directly to select it.  Customize the item. After finishing the settings, touch If you decide not to change the setting, touch (close) to hide the menu screen. ...

  • Page 40: Menu Items

    Menu items • The menu items available for the operation () differ depending on where the lit lamp for the POWER switch is positioned. CAMERA SET menu PROGRAM AE SPOT METER WHITE BAL. SHARPNESS SHUTTR SPEED AUTO SHUTTER AE SHIFT CAMERA COLOR WB SHIFT SPOT FOCUS...
  • Page 41 EDIT/PLAY menu (p. 53) VAR. SPD PB REC CTRL BURN DVD END SEARCH STANDARD SET menu VCR HDV/DV REC FORMAT DV SET VOLUME MULTI-SOUND MIC LEVEL EXT SUR MIC LCD/VF SET COMPONENT i.LINK CONV TV TYPE USB SELECT DISP GUIDE STATUS CHECK GUIDEFRAME COLOR BAR...

  • Page 42: Camera Set Menu

    CAMERA SET menu Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (SPOT METER/WHITE BAL./STEADYSHOT, etc.) The default settings are marked with  . The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 38 for details on selecting menu items.
  • Page 43 [AUTO]. • When you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] is selected, select [AUTO] and aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color balance adjustment. • Redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure if you change...
  • Page 44 CAMERA SET menu (Continued) • For example, if you select 1/100 second, [100] appears on the screen. • When shooting a bright subject, setting the shutter speed to a faster value is recommended. • At a slow shutter speed, automatic focus may be lost.
  • Page 45 • Remove the conversion lens (optional). • Adjust the focus manually (p. 25) 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 at this time.
  • Page 46 CAMERA SET menu (Continued) Brighter Darker Brightness • The left area on the graph shows the darker areas of the picture while the right area shows the brighter areas. SELF-TIMER The self-timer starts recording after about 10 seconds.  Touch [SELF-TIMER] ...

  • Page 47: Memory Set Menu

    MEMORY SET menu Settings for the “Memory Stick Duo” (BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/ALL ERASE/ NEW FOLDER, etc.) The default settings are marked with  . The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 38 for details on selecting menu items.
  • Page 48 [FINE] is on top, and [STANDARD] is on the bottom. • When using the “Memory Stick Duo” made by Sony Corporation. The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording environment. Approximate image size of a picture (kB) 640 ×...
  • Page 49 Touch [YES]  • You cannot delete the created folders using your camcorder. You will have to format the “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 49), or delete them using your computer. • The number of recordable pictures on a “Memory Stick Duo”...

  • Page 50: Pict.appli. Menu

    PICT.APPLI. menu Special effects on pictures or additional functions on recording/playback (SLIDE SHOW/PICT. EFFECT, etc.) The default settings are marked with  . The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 38 for details on selecting menu items.
  • Page 51 [CINEMA EFECT] selected. You cannot record pictures edited using special • effects on the tape in your camcorder. • You cannot add effects to externally input pictures. The playback pictures edited with digital effects are output via the HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK) jack without effect control.
  • Page 52 10 minutes, after you have removed both a cassette and a “Memory Stick Duo” from your camcorder, and slide the POWER switch down to turn on the CAMERA- TAPE lamp. • The demonstration will be suspended in situations such as those described below.

  • Page 53: Edit/Play Menu

    See page 65. 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 “Creating a DVD (Direct Access to “Click to DVD”)”...

  • Page 54: Standard Set Menu

    VCR HDV/DV Select the playback signal. Normally select [AUTO]. When the camcorder is connected to another device using an i.LINK cable (optional), select the signal to be input/ output from the HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK) jack. The selected signal is recorded or played back.
  • Page 55 4:3 TV has the same width as the original but is cropped horizontally. For better viewing on the 4:3 TV, set [ WIDE SELECT] to [4:3] on your camcorder when recording a picture.  AUDIO MODE  12BIT Records in the 12-bit mode (2 stereo sounds).
  • Page 56  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.
  • Page 57 USB SELECT Select [USB SELECT] to view pictures on a computer via the USB cable (supplied) (p. 72), or connect your camcorder to a PictBridge compliant printer.  MEMORY STICK Select to view pictures in the “Memory Stick Duo.”...
  • Page 58 REMOTE CTRL (Remote control) The default setting is [ON], allowing you to use the Remote Commander (p. 32). • Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder from responding to a command sent by another VCR remote control unit. REC LAMP (Recording lamp)

  • Page 59: Time/Langu. Menu

    5 minutes. NEVER The camcorder is not automatically turned off. • When you connect your camcorder to a wall socket, [A.SHUT OFF] is automatically set to [NEVER]. CALIBRATION See page 108.

  • Page 60: Customizing Personal Menu

    Customizing Personal Menu You can add desired menu items to Personal Menu, and customize Personal Menu settings for each POWER switch position. This is convenient if you add frequently used menu items to Personal Menu. Adding a menu item You can add up to 28 menu items for each POWER switch position.
  • Page 61 Arranging the order of menu items displayed on Personal Menu Touch [P-MENU SET UP]  [SORT].  If the desired menu item is not displayed, touch Touch the menu item you want to move. Touch to move the menu item to the desired place. Touch To sort more items, repeat steps 2 to 4.

  • Page 62: Dubbing To Another Device Such As A Vcr, Dvd Recorder, Etc

    Pictures recorded in the DV format is played back as SD (standard definition) images regardless of connection. When connecting your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video jack on the device, and the white or red plug to the audio jack on the device.
  • Page 63 Select the required settings from the table below and make the menu settings. Disconnect the i.LINK cable (optional) before changing these menu settings, otherwise the video • equipment may not correctly identify the video signal. Camcorder Copy format recording format...

  • Page 64: Dubbing To Another Device

    – Indicators – Pictures edited with [PICT. EFFECT] (p. 51) or [D. EFFECT] (p. 50). – Titles that are recorded on other camcorder. • To record the date/time and camera settings data when connected by the A/V connecting cable (supplied), display them on the screen (p. 58).

  • Page 65: Recording Pictures From A Vcr

    You cannot record pictures from any jack other than HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK) jack. • Your camcorder can only record from a PAL source. For example, French video or TV programs (SECAM) cannot be recorded correctly. See page 99 for details on TV color systems.

  • Page 66: Stop Recording

    DV format. • Note the following when connecting with an i.LINK cable (optional): – The recorded picture becomes rough when a picture is paused on your camcorder while recording to a VCR. – You cannot record the picture and sound separately.

  • Page 67: Dubbing Pictures From A Tape To A "Memory Stick Duo

    You can record still images on a “Memory Stick Duo.” Make sure you have a recorded tape and a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted into your camcorder. Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. Search and record the scene you want to record.

  • Page 68: Marking Images On The "Memory Stick Duo" With Specific Information (Image Protection/Print Mark)

    • To cancel Print mark, touch the image again to cancel Print mark in step 3. • 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 69: Printing Recorded Images (Pictbridge Compliant Printer)

    You can print out pictures using a PictBridge compliant printer without connecting the camcorder to a computer. Connect your camcorder to the AC Adaptor to supply power from the wall socket. Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” on which still images are stored into your camcorder and turn on the power of the printer.

  • Page 70: Jacks To Connect External Devices

    flash, or a microphone. The accessory can be turned on or off as you operate the POWER switch on your camcorder. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your accessory for details. • When you connect an accessory, open the shoe cover.
  • Page 71 (p. 27).   (headphones) jack (green) • When you use headphones, the speaker on your camcorder is silent.  MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack (red) This jack works as an input jack for •...

  • Page 72: Connecting To A Computer

    • When you are using a USB cable (supplied) or an i.LINK cable (optional) to connect your camcorder to a computer, make sure you insert the connector in the correct direction. If you insert the connector forcibly, it may be damaged, and causes a malfunction of your camcorder.
  • Page 73 USB jack USB cable (supplied) to USB jack • Do not connect your camcorder to the computer at this point. • The computer may not recognize the camcorder if you connect them with the USB cable (supplied) before turning on your camcorder.

  • Page 74: Disconnecting The Usb Cable

     using other camcorders without the folder creation function (for playback only) Folder containing image files recorded  with your camcorder When no new folders have been created, only [101MSDCF] is displayed. Folder containing movie data recorded  using other camcorders without the...

  • Page 75: Copying Movies On A Tape To The Computer

    Connect as shown in the following illustrations to operate the camcorder correctly. • Connect the camcorder to a computer via the USB cable (supplied). Make sure no other USB devices are connected to the computer. • If your computer has a USB keyboard and...
  • Page 76 HDV format to a computer. • You can create DVDs from a tape by connecting your camcorder to a Sony VAIO series computer that has “Click to DVD Ver.2.3” or later installed (p. 77). The quality of the picture to be copied to DVDs is SD (standard definition).

  • Page 77: Creating A Dvd (Direct Access To "Click To Dvd")

    Creating a DVD (Direct Access to “Click to DVD”) You can create DVDs from a tape when you connect your camcorder to a Sony VAIO series computer* with “Click to DVD” installed via an i.LINK cable (optional). The picture is automatically copied and written to a DVD.
  • Page 78 Connect your camcorder to a computer via an i.LINK cable (optional) (p. 77). • When you connect your camcorder to a computer, make sure you insert the connector in the correct direction. If you insert the connector forcibly, it may be damaged, and causes a malfunction of your camcorder.
  • Page 79 – When normal and wide size pictures are recorded on the same tape. • You cannot operate your camcorder in the following situations: – While playing back a tape – While recording images onto a “Memory Stick Duo”...

  • Page 80: Troubleshooting

    The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged. • Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 11). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall socket and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged.
  • Page 81 LCD screen/viewfinder An unknown picture appears on the LCD screen or viewfinder. • The camcorder is in [DEMO MODE] (p. 52). Touch the LCD screen or insert a cassette or a “Memory Stick Duo” to cancel [DEMO MODE]. An unknown indicator appears on the screen.

  • Page 82: Cassette Tapes

    • Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the CAMERA-MEMORY or PLAY/EDIT lamp (p. 14). • Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into your camcorder (p. 20). • If you use a “Memory Stick Duo” formatted on a computer, format it on your camcorder (p. 49).
  • Page 83 • Only the file name is displayed if the directory structure does not conform to the universal standard. • The file is damaged. • The file format is not supported on your camcorder (p. 102). The data file name flashes. • The file is damaged.
  • Page 84 • Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the “Memory Stick Duo.” (p. 102) • The capacity is full. Delete unnecessary pictures recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo.” (p. • Format the “Memory Stick Duo” on your camcorder or insert another “Memory Stick Duo.” (p. 49) •...

  • Page 85: Adjusting The Image During Recording

    • You cannot use the internal flash with: – [BURST] – When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA-TAPE – When the optional microphone (ECM-HST1 or ECM-HQP1) is attached • Even if auto flashing or flash with: – [SPOTLIGHT], [SUNSET&MOON], and [LANDSCAPE] of [PROGRAM AE] –...
  • Page 86 Troubleshooting (Continued) • The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually (p. 25). The focus does not function. • You cannot operate focus while executing [SHOT TRANS]. [STEADYSHOT] does not function. • Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 46). •...
  • Page 87 Image data stored on a “Memory Stick Duo” cannot be played back. • You cannot see movies recorded with other camcorder on the “Memory Stick Duo.” • Image data cannot be played back if you have modified files or folders, or have edited the data on a computer.
  • Page 88 • The data code on a tape with a scratch or noise cannot be read. Noises appear and • The tape was recorded in a TV color system other than that of your camcorder (PAL). This is not a malfunction (p. 99).
  • Page 89 WIDE SELECT] to [4:3] (p. 55). appears on the LCD screen. • This appears when you play back a tape recorded on other recording devices using a 4ch microphone (4CH MIC REC). This camcorder does not comply with the 4ch microphone recording standard. Remote Commander The supplied Remote Commander does not function.
  • Page 90 Troubleshooting (Continued) – [OLD MOVIE] or [CINEMA EFECT] of [D. EFFECT] – TELE MACRO – [COLOR SLOW S] – When the AUTO LOCK switch is set to ON (p. 25) You cannot use [SPOT METER]. • You cannot use [SPOT METER] together with: –...
  • Page 91 You cannot use [SPOT FOCUS]. • You cannot use [SPOT FOCUS] together with: – [PROGRAM AE] – [COLOR BAR] – When the FOCUS/ZOOM switch is set to AUTO [COLOR SLOW S] does not operate correctly. • You cannot use [COLOR SLOW S] together with: –...
  • Page 92 • Set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL] (p. 58). • You cannot input a signal to your camcorder if you press DISPLAY/BATT INFO while [DISP OUTPUT] is set to [V-OUT/PANEL] (p. 58). Pictures from connected devices cannot be zoomed.
  • Page 93 The computer does not recognize your camcorder. • Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, then connect it again securely. • Disconnect USB devices other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the (USB) jack on the computer.
  • Page 94 [MEMORY STICK]. • Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into your camcorder. • Disconnect the USB device other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the (USB) jack on the computer. • The computer does not recognize the “Memory Stick Duo” during camcorder operations such as tape playback or editing.

  • Page 95: Warning Indicators And Messages

    Some symptoms you can fix by yourself. If the problem persists even after you have tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:(or E:) : (Self-diagnosis display) C:04:...
  • Page 96 • The amount of lights is not sufficient, so camera-shake easily occurs. Use the flash. • The camcorder is unsteady, so camera-shake easily occurs. Hold the camcorder steady with both hands and shoot the image. However, note that the camera-shake warning indicator does not disappear.
  • Page 97 • Insert a writable “Memory Stick Duo.” Incompatible type of Memory Stick. • A type of “Memory Stick Duo” incompatible with your camcorder is inserted (p. 102). This Memory Stick is not formatted correctly. • Check the format, then format the “Memory Stick Duo”...
  • Page 98 Warning indicators and messages (Continued)  Flash Charging… Cannot record still images. • You are trying to record a still image while charging the flash (optional) Microphone attached. Cannot use flash.  Others Cannot record due to copyright protection (p. 100). Change to correct tape format.

  • Page 99: Using Your Camcorder Abroad

    Using your camcorder abroad Power supply You can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range. On TV color systems Your camcorder is a PAL system-based camcorder.

  • Page 100: Hdv Format And Recording/Playback

    HDV format and recording/playback Your camcorder is capable of recording in both HDV and DV formats. You can use mini DV format cassettes only. Use a cassette with the is a trademark. Your camcorder is not compatible with cassettes with Cassette Memory.
  • Page 101 An HDV format compatible TV with the component input jack is required to view playback pictures recorded in the HDV format. See the table below for the main 2004/05 models. Sony TV models KDL-L42MRX1, KLV-L42MRX1, KDL-L32MRX1, KLV-L32MRX1, KLV-L32M1, KLV-L32M1, KDE-P42MRX1, KE-P42MRX1, KDE-P42XS1, KE-P42XS1,...

  • Page 102: About The "Memory Stick

    Compensation for damaged image data will not be made. – • If you eject the “Memory Stick Duo,” turn the power off on your camcorder, or remove  *2*3 the battery pack for replacement while your camcorder is reading or writing image files on the “Memory Stick Duo”...
  • Page 103 JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • On your camcorder, you cannot play back still images recorded on other devices (DCR- TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that do not conform to the universal standard. (These models are not sold in some regions.)

  • Page 104: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack

    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]...

  • Page 105: About I.link

    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.

  • Page 106: Maintenance And Precautions

    • 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 107: Moisture Condensation

    • 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 108: Rechargeable Battery

    Maintenance and precautions (Continued) your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility to have the video head replaced. LCD screen • Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD screen, as it may cause damage. • If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD screen.

  • Page 109: 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 110 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 111 Storage -20 °C to + 60 °C (-4 °F to + temperature 140 °F) Dimensions 71 × 94 × 188 mm (2 7/8 × (approx.) 3 3/4 × 7 1/2 in.) (w/h/d) excluding the projecting parts Mass (approx.) 680 g (1lb 7oz) main unit only 780 g (1lb 11oz) including the NP-FM50 rechargeable battery pack, DVM60 cassette and...

  • Page 112: Identifying Parts And Controls

    Identifying parts and controls Power zoom lever (24)  PHOTO button (22)  CAMERA-TAPE, CAMERA-MEMORY,  PLAY/EDIT mode lamps (14) POWER switch (14)  “Memory Stick Duo” slot (20)  Access lamp (20, 102)  Active Interface Shoe  Flash ...
  • Page 113 CHG (charge) lamp (11)  Speaker (27)  AUTO LOCK switch (25)  Battery pack (11)  DC IN jack (70)  Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcorder to the hooks for the shoulder strap. Continued ...
  • Page 114 Tripod receptacle (26)  Attaching the lens hood Insert the hooks on the lens hood into the holes on the camcorder, then turn the lens hood fixing screw in the direction of the arrow. To remove the lens hood Loosen the lens hood fixing screw by turning it in the opposite direction of the arrow in the illustration above.

  • Page 115: Index

    Index Numeric 1080i/576i ... 57 12BIT ... 55 16BIT ... 55 21-pin adaptor ... 65 576i ... 57 A/V connecting cable... 35, 62 A/V OUT jack... 34, 62 Access lamp ... 20 Active Interface Shoe... 70 AC Adaptor ... 11 Adjusting exposure for back light ...
  • Page 116 HDV format ... 54 HD (high definition) image quality ... 34 Headphones jack ... 71 HISTOGRAM... 45, 92 Holding the camcorder... 14 Icon ... See Display indicators Image delete button... 29 Image protection ... 68 Image quality (QUALITY) ... 47 Image size (IMAGE SIZE) ...
  • Page 117 OLD MOVIE ... 51 ONE PUSH ... 43 OPEN/EJECT lever... 19 OUTDOOR ... 43 PAL ... 65, 99 PASTEL ... 51 PB FOLDER (Playback folder)... 49 PB zoom... 26 Peaking... 25 Personal Menu ... 38, 60 Add ... 60 Arrange the order... 61 Customize ...
  • Page 118 Index (Continued) TIME/LANGU. menu... 59 Time code... 28 Touch panel ... 17 Trademark ... 119 TRAIL... 51 Transmitter ... 32 Tripod... 26 TV ... 34 TV color systems ... 99 TV TYPE ... 57 USB jack ... 71 USB SELECT ... 57 Using abroad ...
  • Page 119 • Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc in the U.S. and other countries. • HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. • Pentium is a trademark or registered trademark of Intel Corporation.

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