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Sony Handycam DCR-HC47E Operating Manual

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Digital Video Camera Recorder
Operating Guide
DCR-HC47E/HC48E
© 2007 Sony Corporation
2-319-512-12(1)
Getting Started
Recording/
Playback
Using the Menu
Dubbing/Editing
Using a Computer
Troubleshooting
Additional Information
Quick Reference
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  • Page 1 Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide DCR-HC47E/HC48E © 2007 Sony Corporation 2-319-512-12(1) Getting Started Recording/ Playback Using the Menu Dubbing/Editing Using a Computer Troubleshooting Additional Information Quick Reference...

  • 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...
  • Page 3 Type of cassette you can use in your camcorder You can use mini DV cassettes marked with . Your camcorder is not compatible with the Cassette Memory function (p. 73). Types of “Memory Stick” you can use in your camcorder You can use “Memory Stick Duo”...
  • 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

    Table of Contents Read this first ... 2 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items ... 7 Step 2: Charging the battery pack ...8 Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time ... 11 Changing the language setting ... 12 Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording ...
  • Page 6 Using a Computer What you can do with Windows computer ... 59 Installing the “First Step Guide” and software ... 60 Viewing “First Step Guide” ... 62 Using a Macintosh computer ... 62 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ... 63 Warning indicators and messages ...

  • Page 7: 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. 8) Mains lead (1) (p. 8) Handycam Station (1) (p.

  • Page 8: Step 2: Charging The Battery Pack

    Step 2: Charging the battery pack Battery pack To the wall socket You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series) (p. 76) after attaching it to your camcorder. b 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...
  • Page 9 b Notes • When inserting the camcorder into the Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack cover. • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the Handycam Station and the DC plug. To charge the battery pack using only the AC Adaptor Turn off the power, then connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your...

  • Page 10: Step 2: Charging The Battery Pack

    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 11: Step 3: Turning The Power On And Setting The Date And Time

    LCD panel Battery pack opened* NP-FH70 NP-FH100 * When the LCD backlight turns on. On the battery pack • Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). • The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or the Battery Info (p. 10) will not be correctly displayed under the following conditions.

  • Page 12: Changing The Language Setting

    Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time (Continued) Set [M] (month), then touch and repeat for [D] (day), hour and minute. The clock starts. To turn off the power Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). To reset the date and time You can set the desired date and time by t [MENU] t...

  • Page 13: The Viewfinder

    b Notes • Do not press the buttons on the LCD frame accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD panel. z Tips • If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out.

  • Page 14: Step 5: Inserting A Tape Or A "Memory Stick Duo

    Step 5: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” Cassette tape You can use mini DV (p. 73). Slide and hold the EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. OPEN/EJECT lever The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up.
  • Page 15 “Memory Stick Duo” You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo” marked with (p. 74). Open the LCD panel. Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the “Memory Stick Duo” slot in the right direction until it clicks. Access lamp With the v mark facing to the LCD screen To eject a “Memory Stick Duo”...

  • Page 16: 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. 12). Movies Slide the POWER switch E to turn on the CAMERA-TAPE...

  • Page 17: Playback

    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. 24) B Rewind/Fast forward C Stop D Play/Pause toggles x To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY A again.

  • Page 18: Recording

    Recording Open the lens cover (p. 12). REC START/ STOP B Recording movies Movies are recorded on a tape. Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the CAMERA-TAPE lamp. Press REC START/STOP A (or B To stop recording, press REC START/STOP again.

  • Page 19: 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 20: Zooming

    Recording (Continued) Zooming You can magnify images up to 25 times the original size with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons on the LCD frame. Wider range of view: (Wide angle) Close view: (Telephoto) Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom.

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Exposure For Backlit Subjects

    Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects, press BACK LIGHT to display .. To cancel the back light function, press 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).

  • Page 22: 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. is displayed instead of a tape is not being played.

  • Page 23: Playback

    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 24: Using Pb Zoom

    Playback (Continued) Using PB zoom You can magnify the recorded picture from about 1.1 to 5 times the original size. Magnification can be adjusted with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons on the LCD frame. 1 Play back the picture you want to magnify.

  • Page 25: Searching For The Starting Point

    Unavailable settings during Easy Handycam During Easy Handycam operation, some items are unavailable. If an attempted setting is not available, but still desired, touch [SET] to display an on-screen instruction. Follow the instruction to cancel Easy Handycam operation and then select the setting.

  • Page 26: Searching Manually (Edit Search)

    Searching for the starting point (Continued) Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH) You can search for the start point to start the next recording while viewing the pictures on the screen. The sound is not played back during the search. Make sure that the CAMERA-TAPE lamp lights up (p.

  • Page 27: 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 28: 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 socket using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p.
  • Page 29 To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) Change the aspect ratio of the image according to the screen size of your TV. 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. 2 Touch t [MENU] t (STANDARD SET) t [TV TYPE] t [16:9] or [4:3] t...

  • Page 30: 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 31: 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 32 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 33: 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 30 for details on selecting menu items. SCENE SELECT You can record pictures effectively in various situations with the SCENE SELECT function.
  • Page 34 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 35 3 Touch [ flashes quickly. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. b Notes • Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or [ONE PUSH] under white or cool white fluorescent lamps. • When you select [ONE PUSH], keep framing white object while is flashing quickly.
  • Page 36 CAMERA SET menu (Continued) TELE MACRO This is useful to shoot small subjects, such as flowers or insects. You can blur out backgrounds and the subject stands out clearer. When you set [TELE MACRO] to [ON] ), the zoom (p. 20) moves to the top of the T (Telephoto) side automatically and allows for recording subjects at a close distance, down to about 38 cm (15 in.).
  • Page 37 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 38: 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 30 for details on selecting menu items. STILL SET BURST You can record several still images one after another by pressing PHOTO.
  • Page 39 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 40: Pict.appli. Menu

    MEMORY SET menu (Continued) FILE NO. B SERIES Assigns file numbers in sequence even if the “Memory Stick Duo” is replaced with another one. The file number is reset when a new folder is created or the recording folder is replaced with another. RESET Resets the file number to 0001 each time the “Memory Stick Duo”...

  • Page 41: Playback

    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 42: Playback

    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 43 z Tips • You can save pictures edited using special effects on a “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 55) or record them on another VCR/DVD device, etc. (p. 51). SMTH INT.REC (Smooth interval tape recording) Your camcorder will shoot 1 frame of the picture at a selected interval and keep them in memory until it has stored several frames.

  • Page 44: Edit/Play Menu

    PICT.APPLI. menu (Continued) z Tips • The demonstration will be suspended in situations such as those described below. – When you touch the screen during the demonstration. (The demonstration starts again after about 10 minutes.) – When a cassette or a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted.
  • Page 45 REC CTRL (Movie recording control) See page 53. AUD DUB CTRL (Audio dubbing) Using the internal stereo microphone (p. 85), you can add sound to a tape already recorded in the 12-bit mode (p. 46) without erasing the original sound. b Notes •...

  • Page 46: 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 47 LCD/VF SET The recorded picture will not be affected by this operation. LCD BRIGHT You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. 1 Adjust the brightness with 2 Touch LCD BL LEVEL You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen’s backlight.

  • Page 48: Disp Output

    STANDARD SET menu (Continued) b Notes • The exposure adjustment value (0EV), a shutter speed, and the aperture value appear when still images on a “Memory Stick Duo” are played back. • In the [DATE/TIME] data display, the date and time are displayed in the same area.

  • Page 49: Time/Langu. Menu

    TIME/LANGU. menu See page 30 for details on selecting menu items. CLOCK SET See page 11. 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 50 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 51: 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 52 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 53: Recording Pictures From A Vcr, Etc

    Recording pictures from a VCR, etc. (DCR- HC48E) You can record pictures from a VCR, etc., onto a tape, you can also record a scene as a still image onto a “Memory Stick Duo” using an optional i.LINK cable. Be sure to insert a cassette or a “Memory Stick Duo” for recording in your camcorder beforehand.
  • Page 54 Recording pictures from a VCR, etc. (Continued) Set your camcorder to recording pause mode. Touch [REC PAUSE]. Start playing the cassette on the VCR. The picture played on the connected device appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder. Touch [REC START] at the point you want to start recording.

  • Page 55: Dubbing Pictures From A Tape To A "Memory Stick Duo

    Dubbing pictures from a tape to a “Memory Stick Duo” You can record a desired scene onto a “Memory Stick Duo” as a still image, from a movie you recorded on a tape. Make sure you have a recorded tape and a “Memory Stick Duo”...

  • Page 56: (Print Mark/Image Protection)

    Marking images on the “Memory Stick Duo” with specific information protection) When you are using a “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect tab, make sure the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick Duo” is not set to the write-protect position (p.

  • Page 57: Printing Recorded Images (Pictbridge Compliant Printer)

    Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) You can print out pictures using a PictBridge compliant printer without connecting the camcorder to a computer. Connect the AC Adaptor to obtain power from the wall socket (p. 8). Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” containing still images into your camcorder and turn on the printer.
  • Page 58 Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) (Continued) b Notes • Refer also to the operating instructions for the printer to be used. • Do not attempt the following operations when is on the screen. The operations may not be performed properly. –...

  • Page 59: Using A Computer

    Using a Computer What you can do with Windows computer When you install the “Picture Motion Browser” on a Windows computer from the supplied CD-ROM, you can enjoy the following operations. b Notes • You cannot install the supplied software, “Picture Motion Browser,”...

  • Page 60: Installing The "First Step Guide" And Software

    What you can do with Windows computer (Continued) Hard disk: Disc volume required for installation: Approximately 350 MB Display: DirectX 7 or later-compatible video card, Minimum 1024 × 768 dots, High Color (16 bit color) Others: USB port (this must be provided as standard), DV Interface (IEEE1394, i.LINK) (to connect via an i.LINK cable), optical disc drive...
  • Page 61 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 62: 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 63: 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...63 • Batteries/Power sources ...64 •...
  • Page 64 • Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 8). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall socket and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be worn-out. The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.
  • Page 65 Menu items are grayed out. • You cannot select grayed items in the current recording/playback situation. is not displayed. • During Easy Handycam operation, not all menu items are functional. Cancel Easy Handycam operation (p. 16). The picture in the viewfinder is not clear.
  • Page 66 • The video head may be dirty. Use a cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 79). • Try again from the beginning. • Use a Sony mini DV cassette. The auto focus does not function. • Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p. 35).
  • Page 67 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. 17). A vertical band appears when recording candlelight or electric light in the dark.
  • Page 68 Troubleshooting (Continued) Image data stored on a “Memory Stick Duo” cannot be played back. • Image data cannot be played back if you have modified file or folder names, or have edited the data on a computer (In this case, the file name flashes).
  • Page 69 You cannot dub correctly using the A/V connecting cable. • The A/V connecting cable is not connected properly. Make sure that the A/V connecting cable is connected to the input jack of another device for dubbing a picture from your camcorder (p. 51). New sound added to a recorded tape is not heard.

  • Page 70: Warning Indicators And Messages

    If indicators appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, check the following. Some symptoms you can fix by yourself. If the problem persists even after you have tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis...
  • Page 71 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. 74).

  • Page 72: Warning Indicators And Messages

    Warning indicators and messages (Continued) Examples of warning messages If messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions. z Tips • When is displayed, the message can be turned into by touching to display the message again. %Z Moisture condensation. Eject the cassette (p.

  • Page 73: 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. On TV color systems Your camcorder is PAL system, so its picture can only be viewed on a PAL system TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO input jack.

  • Page 74: 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 75 • Data read/write speed may vary depending on the combination of the “Memory Stick” and “Memory Stick” compliant product you use. On a “Memory Stick Duo” with a write-protect tab You can prevent accidental erasure of images when you slide the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick Duo”...

  • Page 76: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack

    Maintenance and precautions (Continued) conform to the universal standard. (These models are not sold in some regions.) • If you cannot use a “Memory Stick Duo” that has been used with another device, format it with your camcorder (p. 39). Note that formatting erases all information on the “Memory Stick Duo.”...

  • Page 77: About I.link

    • 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 78: On Using Your Camcorder

    • 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 79 • 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 80 Maintenance and precautions (Continued) It is recommended you connect your camcorder to the wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor during the operation. 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. t [MENU] t 2 Touch (STANDARD SET) t [CALIBRATION] The screen changes to 16:9 ratio when using 4:3 ratio.
  • Page 81 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 82: Specifications

    Specifications System Video recording system 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Still image recording system Exif Ver. 2.2* 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 PAL color, CCIR standards Usable cassette...
  • Page 83 General Power requirements DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption During camera recording using the viewfinder 2.5 W During camera recording using the LCD 2.8 W Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature -20 °C to + 60 °C (-4 °F to + 140 °F) Dimensions (approx.)
  • Page 84 ,” “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 85: Quick Reference

    Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. A NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch (20) B PHOTO button (16, 19) C Power zoom lever (20, 24) OPEN/EJECT lever (14) E Hooks for a shoulder belt Attach a shoulder belt (optional). F Grip belt (13) G Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens) (4) H LENS COVER switch (12)
  • Page 86 Identifying parts and controls (Continued) A DISP/BATT INFO button (10, 12) B EASY button (16) C RESET button Initializes all the settings, including the setting of the date and time. D LCD screen/touch panel (12, 89) E REC START/STOP button (16, 18) F Zoom buttons (20, 24) G WIDE SELECT button (21) H Speaker...
  • Page 87 A POWER switch (11) B Viewfinder (13) C Eyecup (80) D Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (13) E DC IN jack (9) F CAMERA-TAPE, CAMERA- MEMORY, PLAY/EDIT lamp (11) G REC START/STOP button (16, 18) H A/V OUT jack (28, 51) I Tripod receptacle Attach the tripod (optional: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm...
  • Page 88 Identifying parts and controls (Continued) Handycam Station DCR-HC48E DCR-HC47E Remote Commander Insulation sheet b Notes • Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander. • Aim the Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder (p. 85). •...

  • Page 89: Indicators Displayed During Recording/Playback

    Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording movies GUIDE A Remaining battery (approx.) B Recording mode (SP or LP) (46) 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.) (48)
  • Page 90 Indicators displayed during recording/playback (Continued) Viewing still images qh q; 1.0M wf wg P Data file name Q Picture number/Total number of recorded pictures in the current playback folder R Playback folder (40) 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 91 Center Indicator Meaning Slide show (41) NightShot plus (20) Super NightShot plus (36) Color Slow Shutter (36) PictBridge connecting (57) Warning (70) Bottom Indicator Meaning Picture effect (42) Digital effect (41) Manual focus (35) SCENE SELECT (33) Backlight (21) White balance (34) SteadyShot off (37) Tele macro (36) Flexible spot meter (34)/...

  • Page 92: Index

    Index Numeric/Symbol 12BIT...46 16BIT...46 21-pin adaptor...29 A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off) ...48 A/V connecting cable ...28, 51 AC Adaptor ...8 ALL ERASE...39 Aspect ratio...21 AUD DUB CTRL (Audio dubbing) ...45 AUDIO MIX ...45 AUDIO MODE ...46 AUTOSLW SHTR (Auto Slow Shutter)...35 B&W ...42 BACK LIGHT...21, 67 Battery ...8, 76...
  • Page 93 MENU ROTATE...48 Mirror mode...21 Moisture condensation...78 MONOTONE ...40 MOSAIC...42 MOSAIC FADER...40 Movie...16, 17, 18, 22 NEG.ART ...42 NEW FOLDER...40 NORMAL ...38 NS LIGHT (NightShot Light) ...36 Number of recordable pictures ...38 OLD MOVIE ...42 ONE PUSH...34 OUTDOOR...34 OVERLAP...41 P.MENU ...See Personal Menu PAL...73 PASTEL...42 PB FOLDER...
  • Page 94 Index (Continued) Windows...59 WIPE ...41 WORLD TIME...49 Write-protect tab...73, 75 Zero set memory...26 Zoom ...20...
  • Page 96 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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