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Sony Handycam DCR-HC20 Operation Manual

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© 2004 Sony Corporation
Digital Video Camera Recorder
DCR-HC20
3-088-336-11(1)

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  • Page 1 Camera Operations Guide Read this first Digital Video Camera Recorder DCR-HC20 © 2004 Sony Corporation 3-088-336-11(1)

  • Page 2: Read This First

    This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. For customers in the U.S.A. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222- SONY (7669) The number below is for FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC20...

  • 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...
  • Page 4 • Be careful not to press buttons beside the LCD screen accidentally when you open or close the LCD panel, or when you adjust the angle of the LCD panel. • Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Read this first ... 2 Quick Start Guide Recording movies ... 8 Recording/Playing back with ease ... 10 Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items... 11 Step 2: Charging the battery pack... 12 Using an outside power source ... 14 Step 3: Turning the power on...
  • Page 6 Recording a picture using various effects ... 31 Fading in and out of a scene – FADER ... 31 Searching for the starting point ... 32 Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording – END SEARCH ... 32 Searching manually –...
  • Page 7 Dubbing sound to a recorded tape ...69 Creating DVDs or VCDs ...71 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ...72 Warning indicators and messages ...78 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ...81 Usable cassette tapes ...82 About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ...83 About i.LINK ...85 Maintenance and precautions ...86 Specification ...89...

  • Page 8: Quick Start Guide

    Quick Start Guide Recording movies Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. To charge the battery, see page 12. Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. Insert a cassette into the camcorder. Slide the OPEN/...

  • 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 17. Set the LENS COVER switch to OPEN. Open the LCD panel. While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch down to light up...

  • Page 10: 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 (a) and the screen font size increases (b) during Easy Handycam operation.

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    A button-type lithium battery is already installed. A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP50 (1) CD-ROM “SPVD-012 USB Driver” (1) Cleaning cloth (1) Shoe cover (1) Attached to the camcorder. Camera Operations Guide (This manual) Computer Applications Guide (1) Getting started...

  • Page 12: Step 2: Charging The Battery Pack

    Getting started With the v mark on the DC plug facing down, connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor. Connect the power cord to the wall outlet.
  • Page 13 To remove the battery pack Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing the BATT (battery) release button down. b Note • If you do not use the battery pack for a long time, use up the battery pack completely before storing it.

  • Page 14: Using An Outside Power Source

    • 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. • The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperature.

  • Page 15: Step 3: Turning The Power On

    You need to slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the desired power mode to record or play. When using this camcorder for the first time, the CLOCK SET screen appears (p. 17). LENS COVER switch POWER switch Set the LENS COVER switch to OPEN.

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

    • If you are using the battery pack for power source, you can adjust the brightness by selecting [LCD B.L.] on the • When you use your camcorder in bright conditions, set LCD BACKLIGHT to turn off the backlight for the LCD panel.

  • Page 17: Step 5: Setting The Date And Time

    Note • If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable button-type battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. In that case, charge the rechargeable button-type battery (p.
  • Page 18 Touch to display PAGE1. 60min 0:00:00 PAGE1 PAGE2 SPOT FOCUS SPOT FOCUS B AL METER MENU FADER EXPO– SURE Touch MENU. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT FLASH MODE FLASH LVL AUTO SHTR Select (SETUP MENU) with , then touch EXEC. Select CLOCK SET with then touch EXEC.

  • Page 19: Step 6: Inserting A Cassette Tape

    For details on these cassettes (such as write- protection), see page 82. b Note • Do not force the cassette into the compartment. This may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. Slide the OPEN/ZEJECT the direction of the arrow and open the lid.

  • Page 20: Step 7: Setting The Screen Language

    FRAN Ç AIS ESPANOL PORTUGUÊS EXEC RET. Getting started Select the desired language with Touch z Tip • Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]] (Simplified English) for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options. POWER switch , then touch EXEC.

  • Page 21: Recording

    Slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG), then set the LENS COVER switch to CLOSE. z Tips • If you do not use your camcorder for a long time, remove the cassette and store it. • You can also record movies by pressing REC START/STOP beside the LCD screen.

  • Page 22: Recording For A Longer Time

    OFF (CHG). • In the default setting, when you do not operate the camcorder for more than about 5 minutes, the power will automatically turn off to prevent battery loss ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 60). To restart recording, slide the POWER switch until the CAMERA lamp lights up, and then press REC START/STOP.

  • Page 23: Using The Self-Timer

    Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees towards the subject. A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the picture will be normal when recorded. Using the self-timer With the self-timer, you can start recording after a delay of about 10 seconds.

  • Page 24: Recording Still Images - Tape Photo Recording

    Recording still images – Tape photo recording You can record still images. Before recording, follow steps 1 to 7 in “Getting started” (p. 11 - p. 20). PHOTO LENS COVER switch POWER switch Set the LENS COVER switch to OPEN. Open the LCD panel.

  • Page 25: Recording With Ease - Easy Handycam

    • You cannot switch from/to Easy Handycam operation during recording. • During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot connect the USB cable to your camcorder. • You cannot use Easy Handycam operation together with USB Streaming. • During Easy Handycam operation, the following buttons are not available: –...

  • Page 26: 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 27: Adjusting The White Balance Manually

    NightShot plus function. • The setting returns to [ disconnect the power source from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. • Do not shake or strike the camcorder while flashes quickly. • When flashes slowly, the white balance is not set or was not able to be set.

  • Page 28: Adjusting The Exposure Manually

    Adjusting the exposure manually You can fix the brightness of a picture at the best exposure. When recording indoors on a clear day, for instance, you can avoid backlight shadows on people next to the window by manually fixing the exposure to that of the wall side of the room.

  • Page 29: Recording In Dark Places - Nightshot Plus

    Recording in dark places – NightShot plus You can record subjects in dark places (such as when capturing the face of your baby sleeping) with this function. Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON. and ”NIGHTSHOT PLUS” appear. To cancel NightShot plus, set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to OFF.

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Focus Manually

    To adjust the focus automatically Follow steps 1 to 3, then touch [ step 4. Or, set [FOCUS] to [ b Note • You cannot use the SPOT FOCUS function together with [PROGRAM AE]. z Tip • If you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is automatically set to [MANUAL].

  • Page 31: Recording A Picture Using Various Effects

    Recording a picture using various effects REC START/ REC START/STOP STOP Fading in and out of a scene – FADER You can add the following effects to currently recording pictures. [BLACK] (black fader) [WHITE] (white fader) [MOSC. FADER] (mosaic fader) [MONOTONE] When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to color.

  • Page 32: Searching For The Starting Point

    [PAGE1]. Touch [END SCH]. 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. Recording Touch To cancel the operation Touch [END SCH] again.

  • Page 33: Reviewing The Most Recently Recorded Scenes - Rec Review

    (CAMERA SET), then select [EDITSEARCH] with , then touch [EXEC]. Select [ON], then touch [EXEC]. Touch Touch once. The last few seconds of the most recently recorded scene are played back. Then, your camcorder is set to the standby mode. Recording...

  • Page 34: Playback

    Playback Viewing pictures recorded on a tape Make sure you have a recorded tape 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 39.

  • Page 35: Playing Back In Various Modes

    Indicators displayed during playback 60min 0:00:00:15 60min A Remaining battery time B Recording mode (SP or LP) C Tape transport indicator D Time code (hour: minute: second: frame) or tape counter (hour: minute: second) E Function button F Video operation buttons Playing back in various modes To fast forward or rewind during playback –...

  • Page 36: Playing Back With Ease - Easy Handycam

    SLOW To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY again. b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot connect the USB cable to your camcorder. • You cannot use Easy Handycam operation together with USB Streaming. POWER switch (fast forward)/ (rewind) on the Remote Commander.

  • Page 37: Various Playback Functions

    Various playback functions You can display the recorded date and camera setting data. Displaying the screen indicators You can choose to display the time code, tape counter, and other information on the screen. Press DSPL/BATT INFO. The indicators appear/disappear as you press the button.
  • Page 38 If you record the picture without setting the clock, [--- -- ----] and [--:--:--] will appear. 60min 0:00:00:00 AUTO F1. 7 A SteadyShot off B Exposure C White balance D Gain E Shutter speed F Aperture value Playback...

  • Page 39: Playing The Picture On A Tv

    S video plug alone. When your TV is connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.

  • Page 40: 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 mREW 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 41: Searching For A Scene By Date Of Recording - Date Search

    Press STOP on the Remote Commander. b Notes • If one day’s recording is less than 2 minutes, your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes. • Date search will not function correctly when there is a blank section between recorded sections on the tape.

  • Page 42: Playing Back Still Images In Sequence - Photo Scan

    When your cassette has Cassette Memory, you can select the recorded date. When your cassette does not have Cassette Memory, your camcorder selects the still image before and behind the current point of the tape. Playback of the photo starts automatically at the selected scene.

  • Page 43: Customizing Your Camcorder

    REC LAMP Select the desired item with , then touch [EXEC]. The available menu items vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The unavailable items will not be displayed. POWER switch Select the desired setting with , then touch [EXEC].

  • Page 44: Using The (Manual Set) Menu

    ( LANDSCAPE** (landscape) ( * Your camcorder is adjusted to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance. Customizing Your Camcorder setting is selected. The settings you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder.

  • Page 45: Flash Mode

    **Your camcorder is adjusted to focus only on distant subjects. Note • When you set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON, [PROGRAM AE] does not work. (The indicator flashes.) P EFFECT You can add special effects (such as films) to a picture before or after recording.
  • Page 46 HIGH GNORMAL Note • The setting returns to [NORMAL] when you disconnect the power source from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. AUTO SHTR Customizing Your Camcorder To make the flash (optional) level higher than normal. To use the normal setting.

  • Page 47: Using The (Camera Set) Menu

    “W” side than recording in [OFF]. When you connect your camcorder to the S video input jack of a TV compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system and play the tape, the TV switches to full mode automatically.
  • Page 48 OFF ( EDITSEARCH GOFF Customizing Your Camcorder Standard setting (to record pictures to play back on a 4:3 TV). The recorded picture will not be wide. Select to record a picture to be played back on a 16:9 wide TV. The recorded picture will be played in full mode when you connect to your TV compatible with ID-1/ID-2 systems.
  • Page 49 When using the NightShot plus function to record, you can record clearer pictures by using the NightShot Light to emit infrared rays (invisible). Select to use the NightShot Light (p. 29). Select to disable the NightShot Light (p. 29). Customizing Your Camcorder...

  • Page 50: Using The (Vcr Set) Menu - Hifi Sound/Audio Mix

    GSTEREO Notes • 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.
  • Page 51 GBRT NORMAL BRIGHT Notes • When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], the battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording.

  • Page 52: Using The (Cm Set) Menu

    (p. 43). TITLE Any titles you have superimposed using this camcorder can only be viewed on a video cassette device with the index titler function. If you superimpose a title, you will be able to search for it using Title search. You can superimpose up to about 20 titles (about 5 letters per title) on a cassette with Cassette Memory.
  • Page 53 • When you are using your camcorder on the battery pack and do not operate it for 5 minutes, the power automatically goes off as the default setting. If you may take 5 minutes or longer to enter characters, set [A.SHUT OFF] on the...
  • Page 54 Tips • To erase the label you have created, touch touch • To change the label you have created, insert the cassette into your camcorder and go through the procedure from step 1. ERASE ALL You can delete all data such as date, title, cassette label, and photo data saved in the Cassette Memory at one time.

  • Page 55: Using The (Tape Set) Menu - Rec Mode/Frame Rec/ Int.rec, Etc

    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 56 You can record pictures on the tape at a selected interval. You can achieve excellent recordings of flowers blooming, etc. with this function. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor during the operation. a. [REC TIME] b.
  • Page 57 Tips • If you adjust the focus manually, you may be able to record clear pictures even if the light changes (p. 30). • You can silence the beeps during recording (p. 60). Customizing Your Camcorder...

  • Page 58: Using The (Setup Menu) Menu - Clock Set/Usb Stream/ Language, Etc

    You can set the date and time (p. 17). USB STREAM You can connect a USB cable (supplied) to your camcorder, and view the picture displayed on the screen of your camcorder on your computer (USB Streaming). For details, refer to the “Computer Applications Guide.”...
  • Page 59 • If [A.SHUT OFF] is set to [5min] when the camcorder is used on the battery pack, the power will be turned off after approximately 5 minutes (p. 60). Customizing Your Camcorder...

  • Page 60: Using The (Others) Menu

    NORMAL A.SHUT OFF G5min NEVER Note • When you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet, [A.SHUT OFF] is automatically set to [NEVER]. COMMANDER Customizing Your Camcorder The default settings are marked with settings you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder.

  • Page 61: Rec Lamp

    Note • The setting returns to [ON] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. DISPLAY GLCD V-OUT/LCD REC LAMP VIDEO EDIT Select to make programs and dubbing the selected scenes to a tape on a VCR (p.

  • Page 62: Dubbing/Editing

    The audio will not be output when you connect with the S video plug alone. b Notes on the A/V connecting cable • When you connect your camcorder to the other devices using the A/V connecting cable, make sure the [DISPLAY] setting in the menu is set to [LCD] (the default setting) before connecting (p.

  • Page 63: Dubbing To Another Tape

    When the dubbing is finished, stop your camcorder and the VCR. b Notes • When your camcorder is connected to the VCR via DV Interface, you cannot record the title, indicators, information for the Cassette Memory. • When dubbing using the A/V connecting cable, press DSPL/BATT INFO to hide indicators such as time code (p.

  • Page 64: Dubbing Selected Scenes From A Tape

    VCR that does not support [IR SETUP] codes. • The operating signal for Digital program editing cannot be transferred via the LANC jack. • When your camcorder is connected to the VCR via DV Interface, you cannot record the title, indicators, information for the Cassette Memory.
  • Page 65 When recording fails to start, select another [IR SETUP] code and try again. [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.
  • Page 66 VCR before using the following procedure. You can adjust the synchronization of your camcorder and the VCR to avoid not recording the starting scene. Remove the cassette from your camcorder. Prepare a pen and paper to take notes.
  • Page 67 Steps 1 and 2 (p. 64 - p. 66) beforehand. Prepare a cassette. Insert a tape to be played back into the camcorder, then insert a cassette for recording into your VCR. Touch Touch MENU.
  • Page 68 Repeat steps 5 to 8 and create programs. Set your VCR to recording pause. Skip this step if your camcorder is connected via an i.LINK cable. Touch [START]. Touch [EXEC]. A search for the beginning of the first program starts, then the recording starts.

  • Page 69: Dubbing Sound To A Recorded Tape

    12-bit mode without erasing the original sound. and the sound by connecting your camcorder to a TV using the A/V connecting cable. However, the sound you have recorded afterwards is not output from the speaker.
  • Page 70 Note • You can only record additional audio over a tape recorded on your camcorder. The sound may deteriorate when you dub audio on a tape recorded on other camcorders (including other DCR-HC20 camcorders). Checking and adjusting the recorded sound Play back the tape on which you have recorded audio in “Recording sound”...

  • Page 71: Creating Dvds Or Vcds

    Creating DVDs or VCDs When your camcorder is connected to a Sony VAIO series personal computer, you can easily burn the picture recorded on the tape to a DVD (Direct Access to “Click to DVD”). And, when your camcorder is connected to a personal...

  • Page 72: Troubleshooting

    If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged. (p. 12) • The temperature of the environment is too low, or the battery pack has not been charged enough.

  • Page 73: Cassette Tapes

    (battery pack or AC Adaptor) is connected correctly. (p. 12) cRemove the battery pack from the camcorder, then attach it again. (p. 12) cAttach a charged battery pack to the camcorder. (p. 12) • Moisture condensation is starting in your camcorder. (p. 86) cClean the gold-plated connector of the cassette.
  • Page 74 LCD panel. The picture is not displayed in the viewfinder when the LCD panel is open. (p. 16) • This occurs when your camcorder is turned off forcibly by removing the battery pack, disconnecting the DC plug from your camcorder or the like while turning on the power.
  • Page 75 Troubleshooting...
  • Page 76 • The tape was recorded in a TV color system other than that of your camcorder. This is not a malfunction. (p. 81) Cause and/or Corrective Actions cMake sure your camcorder is connected correctly to the input jack of the other device via the A/V connecting cable. cSet [DISPLAY] to [LCD] in the •...
  • Page 77 VCR correctly, then check the connection between your camcorder and the VCR. (p. 62) cWhen your camcorder is connected to a DV device that is not a Sony product via an i.LINK cable, select [IR] in step 9 of “Step 1: Preparing your camcorder and VCR for operation”...

  • Page 78: Warning Indicators And Messages

    Troubleshooting 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 79 Indication (Warning indicator pertaining to the external flash) * You hear a melody or beep sound when the warning indicators appear on the screen. Cause and/or Corrective Actions Slow flashing: • During charging Fast flashing: • The self-diagnosis display code is displayed (p. 78).* •...

  • Page 80: Warning Messages

    25, 36. cSee page 25, 36. cSee page 25, 36. cTouch cYour camcorder cannot play back this format. Play back the tape with equipment that recorded it. cYour camcorder cannot play back this format. Add audio with equipment that recorded it.

  • Page 81: Additional Information

    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 82: Usable Cassette Tapes

    IC memory is mounted on this type of cassette. Your camcorder can read and write data such as dates of recording or titles from/to this memory. The functions using the Cassette Memory require successive signals recorded on the tape.

  • Page 83: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack

    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 84 Please buy a new battery pack. • The battery life varies depending on how it is stored and the operating conditions and environment for each battery pack. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

  • Page 85: About I.link

    Tips • 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 86: Maintenance And Precautions

    Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired. • If any solid object or liquid get inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further. • Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful of the lens.
  • Page 87 • 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 88 LCD panel and set it with the LCD screen facing out. Cleaning the casing • If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.

  • Page 89: Specification

    Specification Video camera recorder System Video recording system 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Audio recording system Rotary heads, PCM system Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo) Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette Mini DV cassette with the printed...
  • Page 90 Mass (approx.) 380 g (13 oz) main unit only 440 g (15 oz) including the NP-FP50 rechargeable battery pack and DVM60 cassette. Supplied accessories See page 11. 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...

  • Page 91: Quick Reference

    Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls Camcorder A LCD/Touch panel screen (p. 3, 16) B LCD BACKLIGHT button* (p. 16) C REC START/STOP button (p. 21) D BACK LIGHT button* (p. 26) E DSPL/BATT INFO button (p. 13, 37) F EASY button (p. 25, 36) G Viewfinder (p.
  • Page 92 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 93 A PHOTO button (p. 24) B Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 16) C BATT (battery) release button (p. 13) D CHG (charge) lamp (p. 12) E REC START/STOP button (p. 21) F DC IN jack (p. 12) G Power zoom lever H CAMERA, PLAY/EDIT mode lamps (p.
  • Page 94 Using the Strap Belt as a wrist strap It is useful when you carry your camcorder. Open the hook and loop fastener of the hand pad (a) and remove it from the ring (b).
  • Page 95 Playback, Fast-forward, Pause, Stop, Slow) (p. 35) E ZERO SET MEMORY button* (p. 40) F Transmitter After turning on your camcorder, point towards the remote sensor to control your camcorder. G REC START/STOP button (p. 23) H Power zoom button (p. 22) I DISPLAY button (p.
  • Page 96 (optional). • When you are operating with the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder, your VCR may also operate. In that case, select a commander mode other than VTR 2 for your VCR, or cover the sensor of your VCR with black paper.

  • Page 97: 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. Example: Indicators in the CAMERA mode Time code (p. 22)/Tape counter (p. 22)/Self- diagnosis (p. 78)

  • Page 98: Index

    ... 21, 84 BEEP ... 16, 60 Black fader (BLACK) ... 31 BURN DVD ... 71 BURN VCD ... 71 Button-type battery Camcorder ... 88 Remote Commander ... 95 CALIBRATION... 87 Camera settings data display ... 37 Cassette ... 19 Cassette Memory...
  • Page 99 Operation confirmation beep See BEEP PAL ...81 Photo scan ...42 Photo search ...41 Picture effect (P EFFECT) ...45 Picture search ...35 Playback (V SPD PLAY) Double speed ...35 Frame...35 Reverse ...35 Slow...35 Playing time ...14 Power mode ...15 PROGRAM AE ...44 Rec review ...33 REC START/STOP ...21 Recording capacity...
  • Page 100 Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan...

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