Sony HANDYCAM HDR-HC9 manuale d’uso

Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide HDR-HC9 Getting Started Using the Menu Dubbing/Editing Using a Computer Troubleshooting Additional Information Quick Reference Spanish Quick Guide/ Gufa rdtpida en espaSol vi_eo _ InfoLITHIU HDV 1080i © 2008 Sony Corporation[...]

To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. This symbol is intended to alert the user to tile presence of uninsulated "dangerous w)ltage _' within the product's enclosure thal may be of sufficienl magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This synlbol is intended to alert tile user 1[...]

Cleaning Unplug tile set lroln the wall omlet belore cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. U_ a cloth lightly dampened with water lbr cleaning the exterior ol tile set. long periods of time. unplug it from tile wall outlet and disconnect tile antenna or cable systeln. This will prevent damage to file set due to l[...]

Read this first Be%re operating the unit, please read this tnanual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. Replace the battery with the specified type only. Otherwise, fire or injur[...]

Note This equiplncnt has been tested and lkmnd to comply with the lilnits lor a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against barmlul interlcrcncc in a residential installation. This equipment generates. uses, and can radiate radio liequency cnergy and. if not instal[...]

Read this first (Co,timber) • Do not attach a label or the like oil a "Memory Stick Duo" or a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. When using a "Memory Stick Duo" with "Memory Stick" compatible equipment Be sure to insert tile "Memory Stick Duo" into tile Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. MemoryStick Duo Adaptor black points [...]

oil a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. • Television programs, fihns, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. l Jnauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws. On playing back HDV tapes onother devices You cannot play back a tape recorded in the HDV format on DV format vide() cameras or on mini DV [...]

Table of Contents Note on the icons used in this manual HDV1080i Fo_,_,,r_s _,,_i]_b]o tor th_ HDV formal only DV Features available for the DV fol_m;ll only IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ........ 2 Read this first ................................. 4 Notes on use .................................. 5 Trying out the HDV format! .......... 10 Viewing video rec[...]

Dubbing toVCR or DVD/HDD recorders ..................................... 64 Recording pictures from a VCR, etc. ..................................................... 67 Dubbing pictures from a tape toa "Memory Stick Duo" . ................... 69 Deleting recorded pictures from the "Memory Stick Duo". ................... 69 Marki[...]

E_joyi_g pi_t_ms _i_h hfgh deffn#io_ q_ml#y Trying out the HDV format! High image quality Being HDV form_t cOnll_li_mt, your camcorder is remedy to shoot cryst_d clear, high-definition images. 10[...]

Viewing video recorded in the HDV format! = =_ 11[...]

Ge_th_g St_Hed 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. USB cable (1) (p. 71) AC Adaptor (1) (p. 13) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1) (p. 13, 93) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 13) Wireless Remote Commander (1[...]

Step 2: Charging the battery pack Battery pack DC plug 4 To the wall outlet AC Adaptor (wall socket) Power cord (Mains lead) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) (p, 93) after attaching it to your camcorder, O Notes • You cannot am_ch any ' lnI_LITHIUM" battery pack olhor [hall [he H SCl']es to your Ca[...]

Step2: ghaNic_ the battery park/Cecticued} To remove the battery pack Slide tile POWER switch to OFF (CH(;). Slide tile BATT (battery release) lever and remove tile battery pack. When storing the battery pack Fully discharge tile battery 'oelk_re storing it for an extended period (p. 941. To check the remaining battery (Battery Info) Set the P[...]

Recording HDV DV HDV DV Format NP-FH60 90 95 50 50 /supplied) 95 I00 50 55 100 105 ->-> ->-> NP-FH70 150 155 80 85 155 165 85 90 160 170 85 90 NP-FHI00 345 365 185 195 365 385 195 21(1 375 395 205 215 * Typical rccording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/oB and zoonling+ O Notes • All times[...]

16 Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. If you do not set the date attd time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you ttlrll on your camcorder or change the POWER switch position. d Touch the button on the LCD screen. POWER_ switch 1 4 / While pressing t[...]

• The lens cover opens automatically when tile POWER switch is set to CAMERA-TAPE or CAMERA-MEMORY+ • If the buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly, adjust the touch panel (CALIBRATION) (p+ 98)+ You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in :, specified l:mguage. Touch _ -...* IMENU] -...* <_ (TIME/ LANGU.) -...* ILANGU[...]

Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder/@), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play/@/. DISPLAY/BATT INFO 180 degrees (max.) @ @ 90 degrees to Ihe 9(1 degrees camcorder ( III{IX d To turn off the LCD backlight to make the battery last longer Press :rod hohl DISPLAY/BATT INFO for [...]

Step 5: Insertinga tape or a "Memory Stick DUO" Mn You can use mnn DV |_ cassenes enly (p. 91 ). O Notes • The recordable time varies depending on 1_ REC MODEl (p. 571. DV 1 Slide and hold the _-" OPEN/ EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. _-- OPEN/EJECT lever Lid Tile cassette c()mpartmenl automatically coln[...]

Step 5: leserticg a tape or a °°Nemer_ Stick 8[_#" (gecticced} Access lamp To eject a "Memory Stick Duo" Lightly push tile "Memor_ Stick Duo" in once. (J Notes • When the _lCl2_2gs lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder is reading/writing data. Do not shake or knock your camcordcr, turn the power oil Kiect the "Me[...]

T_e_o_dmg/Playba& Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam) With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are automatically optimally atliusted, which frees you from detailed at]iustments. The screen font size increases for easy viewing. OFF (CHG), slkle it while pressing the green bulton. 1 Slidethe POWER , ,_ switch [] to turn [...]

Eas_ ReceNNg/Na_back {Eas_ Hand,cam} {ge_ti_ued} Slide the POWER switch [] to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. Touch the buttons on the touch panel [] as follows. Movies Touch [_ to rewind, then touch _ to start playback. Still images Touch _ --* 1_7/ [_ to select a picture. O Stop Q Play_ause toggles Rewind/Fast R)rward GUIDE (p. 31) Tape playback Prev[...]

Recording Lens cover Opens in accordance whh the setting of Ihe POWER swilch. -- PHOTO POWER switch START/STOP [] Movies are recorded ()it a lape. Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the CAMERA-TAPE lamp. If Ihe POWERpressing swilChgreeniS set to OFF (CHG), slide it while the bulton. %_S _ ,_)z_ "O Press [...]

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. lfthe POWER switch is sel Io OFF (CHG), slide il while pressing Ihe green button. Press and hold PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully to record. ..... ..... Flashing ,*.L[...]

You can magttil3, images to 10 times the original size with tile power z(mm lever or the zoom bttttcms on the LCD paneh Power zoom lever Wider range of view: (Wide angle) Close view: (Telephoto) Move tile power z(mm lever slightly for a slower zoom. Move it fttrther for a faster zoom. O Notes • Be sure lo keep your ling_'r on lhe power ZOOll[...]

• When tile POWER switch is set to CAMERA- TAPE, still inlages will be recorded at image size 4.6M in the HDV lormat. 3.4M (4:3) or 4.6M (16:9) in the DV lornlat. 26 It is usel'ul to assign a lhequently used metro item to tile (!AM CTRL dial. The following is an example of the procedure when the [FOCUSI setting is assigned (tile default sett[...]

@ (No flash): Records without flash. Notes • Remove tile lens hood when you use tile flash, or ils shadow will appear in the piclure. • Tile rccolnmcnded distance to tile subject whcn using the buill-in flash is (1.31o 2.5 m (1 to 8 l;:et). • Rcnlove any dust l_'om tile surl_cc of tile flash lamp belore using it. Flash ellPct may be impa[...]

Playback Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. If the POWER s_itch is set to OFF (CHG), slide it while pressing the green button. Touch _ to rewind to the desired scene, then touch _ to start playback. Toggles Play or Pause as you touch* I 60min ,_ O:OO:OO:OO HDVI080i 1 _ornm P_l / Rewind_ast[...]

Touch I_. The most recenlly recoMed image is displayed. L_ tM Switches the playback media Previous/Next Go Io the index screen display * _ is displayed on tile 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. Previous/Next 6 pictur[...]

i You can magnify images from about 1. I to 5 times (from about 1.5 to 5 times in still images) the original size. Magnification can be adjusted with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons on the LCD paueh (!) Play back the picture you want to magnify. (_) Magnil3_ the picture with T (Telephoto). @ Tuuch the screen at the point you want to displa[...]

Usingthe guide functions(USAGE GUIDE) You can easily select the desired selting screens by using Ihe _uide fonctions (USAGE GUIDE). Your camcorder has 4 guide functions as shown below. SHOOT GUIDE: CNNECT GUIDE: USEFUL GUIDE: DISP GUIDE: Takes you to the setting screens related to recording. Recommends the appropriate connection method for your dev[...]

Searching for the starting point END SEARCH will not work once you eject tile cassette after you have recorded on the tape. Make sure that the CAMERA-TAPE lamp lights up (p. 23). Touch r_-=J --, r_. Touch here to cancel the operation. Tile last scene of the most recent recording is played back %r about 5 secollds, aild the camcorder enters tile sta[...]

4 / During playback, press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander at a point you want to locate later on. Tile tape counter is reset to "0:00:00" and ÷0÷ appears on the screen. HOV _Oi +o* _ _ []EZN] _ EN!N_ If the tape counter is not displayed, press DISPLAY. 2 Press STOP when you want to stop playback. 3 Press _I_IREW. Tile tape stop[...]

Playing the picture on a TV 34 Connection methods and image quality differ depending on what type of TV is contracted alld connectors used. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 13). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected. O Notes • Make all mcnu settings on your camcorder belbre connecting. T[...]

HD (high definition) image quality • An HDV klrmalled picture is played back as it is (HD image qualily). • A DV lk)rnmtted picturc is played back as it is (SD image quality). v "II" i.LINK I COMPONENT_ IN HDMI (for HDVl080i) AUDIO D [] [] [] , Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages _N (STANDARD SET) COMPONENT IVCR HDV/DVI _ (_) Component [...]

P+a++_+_ the p++tm+÷ ++ a TV Ige+t+++÷+} , ::,: Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages N HDMI (_g4g (STANDARD SET) @ IN IVCR HDV/DVI---* HDMI cable (optional) IAUTOI (56) • Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo (on the front cover). • Pictures in the DV lormat are not output l_+om tile HDMI OUT jack, il copyright protection signals are rccorded in [...]

To set the aspect ratio accordingto the connectedTV (16:9/4:3) Change the TV TYPE setting to match your TV (p. 59). O Notes • When you play back a tape recoMed in tile DV iormat on a 4:3 TV not compatib]e witll tile 16:9 signal set [_ WIDE SELECT] to [4:3] on your camcoMer when r_:coMing a picture (p. 57). , _-.: Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages[...]

P+a+b+_ the p+ctm+÷ ++ a TV Ige+t+++÷+} _ :,: Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages (STANDARD SET) AN connecting cable with S VIDEO IVCR HDV/DV ] --_ S VIDEO (optional) v IAUTO1156) @ _ _@_AUDmO [TV TYPE] 116:91/14:31159) @ VIDEO ++18 " j_ (Red> (Yellow) • When connecting only an S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel), audio signals arc not output.[...]

Us#_g _he #,dem_ Usingthe menu items 1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the respective lamp. CAMERA-TAPE lamp: _ settings on a tape CAMERA-MEMORY lamp: _ settings on a "Memory Stick D/io" PLAY/EDIT lamp: settings for viewing/editing 2 Touch the LCD screen to select the menu item. Unavailable items[...]

4O Menu items Available menu items (01 vary depending on which lamp is lit. During Easy Handycam operation, the setting is set automatically as shown in tile following list. Position of lamp: 8 CAMERA SET menu (p. 42) SCENE SELECT • • SPOT MTR.FCS • • SPOT METER • • EXPOSURE • • WHITE BAL. • • SHARPNESS • • SHUTTR SPEED • [...]

Positioo o_ _a,_,p: SMTH SLW REC • - PictBridge PRINT - • USB SELECT - • DEMO MODE • - _-_ EDIT/PLAY menu (p. 55) r_q VAR.SPD PB - • [] REC CTRL - • END SEARCH _ STANDARD SET menu (p. 56) VCR HDV/DV - • REC FORMAT • - DV SET DV • • VOLUME • • • MIC LEVEL • - LCD/VF SET • • • COMPONENT • • • i.LINK CONV • ?[...]

CAMERA SET menu Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions The default settings are marked with _'. The indicators in pm'entheses appear when the items are selected. See page 39 for details on selecting menu items. You can record pictures effectively in various situations with the [SCENE SELECT] function. P,'AUTO S[...]

* Adjusted to lbcus on subjects liwther away only. **Adjusted not to locus on subjects a short distance away. O Notes • llyou _1 [SCENE SELECT], the sellings of [SHUTTR SPEEDI and ]WHITE BAL.I am canceled. You can adjust the brightness and tile focus of a picture at the santo time. You call use the functions [SPOT METER[ (p. 43) and [SPOT FOCUS] [...]

_gANERA SET mesh {Co_i_ed} 44 _'AUTO The white balance is ac[ju,4cd automatically. OUTDOOR (_) The _ hit,-' balance is a??rol_riatcly ac{justed for the fi)llowing recoMing conditions: Outdoors Nighl views, neon signs and fireworks Sunrise or sllnsel Under daylighl fluorcscenl lamps INDOOR (;_1 Tile white balance is appropriately ac{justed[...]

O Notes • When the strutter speed is set between 1/725 to I/ItRRR) second, st:ill ilnages cannol be recorded. • For example, if you select 1/1110 second. [I 00] aq_pears on tile screen. • At a slow shutter speed, atllOrllatic k)cus may be losl. Adjust the li)cus manually, using a tripod, ct_2. • When recording under a discharge tube such as[...]

gANERA SET mesh (Co_ti_e_} 46 (2) Touch [MANUAL]. appears. @ Touch _ (l_)cusing on close subjects)/ [7_] (l_)cusing on distant subjects) to sharpen Ihe focus. _ appears when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer, and t_ appears when the focus cannot be a({justed farther away. If you touch [7_], _too appears, and you can adjust the focus to infini[...]

N REDEYE REDUC You can prevent redeye by activating the flash before recording. Set [REDEYE REDUC] tu [ON], then press the ,_ (flash) button (p. 26) repeatedly to select a setting. O (Auto redeye rcductkm): Pre-flashes to reduce redeye beibrc the flash automatically flashes whcn lherc is insuflJcienl ambienl light. Q _ /Forced redeye reduction): Al[...]

_gANERA SET mesh (Co_i_e_} 100 The zebra pattern appears at a screen brightness level of about 100 IRE or higher. 0 Notes • Portions ot the screen where brighmess is about lO0 IRE or higher may appear overexposed. "_° Tips • IRE repre_nts the screen brightness. When you set IHISTOGRAMI to IONI, the [HISTOGRAM]/a graph to display a distrib[...]

When using an optional conversion lens. use this function to record using the optimllnl compensatioi/for canlera shake for each lens. _OFF Select this when the conversion lens /optional) is not used. WIDE CONV. (b'w) Select this to use the wide conversion lens (optional). TELE CONV. (N) Select this to use the tclc conversion lens (optional). Y[...]

NENORY SET mem_ (Continued) Capacity of the "Memory Stick Duo" and the number of recordable pictures When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA- MEMORY * [i IMAGE SIZE] is fixed to [[22_ 4.6M1 in HDV or DV lormat / 16:9) and [3.4M] in DV Iormat 14:3). When the POWER switch is set to PLAY/ EDIT* 128MB 41 55 80 780 98 130 185 197() 256MB 75 95 [...]

Deletes all Ihe pictures withuut image prutecliun on a "Memory Stick Duu" or in Ihe selecled fokler. (!) Select [ALL FILES] or [CURRNT FOLDER]. [ALE FLEES]: Deletes all the images on tile "Memory Stick Duo." [CURRNT FOLDER]: Deletes all the images ill the selected folder. @ Touch [YES] twice---+ [_. (J Notes • The tolder will [...]

PICT.APPLI. menu Special effects on pictures or additional functions on recording/playback The default settings are marked with P.'. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 39 for details on selecting menu items. You can record a transition with the following effects adding to the interval betweeu scelles. (![...]

"_° Tips • You can _lect the first picture _br tile slide show with [_/[_] belore touching ISTARTI. You can add digilal effects Io recording/ playback. FLASH (flash motion) Records/plays back a movie with a serial- still-image effect (strobe effect). TRAIL When recording/playback, trailing after images arc lefl in the picture. OLD MOVIE Add[...]

_ ?ET.gPPLL mesh (go_tim_÷d} You can add special effects to a picture during recording or playback. _+, appears. I_OFF Does not use [PICT.EFFECT] setting. SKINTONE* Makes skin texture look more smoother and more appealing. NEG,ART The color and brightness are reversed. SEPIA Pictures appear in sepia. B&W (Black and white) Pictures appear in bl[...]

• Tile image quality of [SMTH SLW REC] is sonlcwllat less than nornlill recording. To cancel [SMTH SLW REC], select [END]. See page 7 I. You can connect the camcorder to a personal computer with a USB cable and import pictures to the computer. You can also commct the camcorder to a PictBridge compatible printer using this function. Refer to "[...]

N*sED_T/PLAY msss/Ssstisssd) Picture search Reverse playback • Playing back slowly to tile reverse direction and playing back frame by tralne m the rcver,,e direclion arc nol available in HDV Iormal, See page 67. EXEC The most recently recorded 1)icmre is played back l_)r about 5 seconds and then stops automatically. CANCEL Stops [END SEARCH]. 0 [...]

Notes • Disconnect tile i.LINK cable betore changing the [VCR HDV/DV] setting. Odmrwi_, tlae connected device, such as a VCR. may not be able to recognize tile video signal flom your calncorder. • When [AUTO] is selected, if lhe signal switches belw_n HDV and DV t_)rmats, lhe picture and sound arc inlerruptcd temporarily. • When [i.LINK CONV][...]

_STANDARD SET me_/go_i_ue_} 58 Touch _/_ to a(littst the balance of tile original sound (STI) attd the sound recorded afterwards/ST2), then touch [_g]. 0 Notes • Tile original sound (ST1) is output at the det_mh _tting. Touch 1_711_7 to a@tst the volume (p. 28). "_° Tips • You can also adjust the setting using the CAM CTRL dial (p. 26). Y[...]

Select [COMPONENT] when connecting your camcorder to a TV with tile compenent input jack. 480i Select when conuectiug your camcordcr to a TV with the component input jack. 1080i/480i Select when connecting your camcordcr to a TV that has the component input jack and is capable of displaying the 1686i signah Signals in HDV format are converted to DV[...]

_STANDARD SET me_/go_ti_ue_} 6O You can display tile frame attd check that the subject is horizontal or vertical by setting [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON]. The frame is not recorded. Press DISPLAY/ BATT INFO to tnake the frame disappear. "_° Tips • Placing the subject at tile cross point olthe guide flame makes a balanced composilion. When you set [([...]

The camera recording lamp will not light up during recording when you set this to IOFFI /The default setting is [ON]). 1,0N A beeping sound starts when you start/stop recording+ or operate the touch paneh OFF Cancels the beeping sound and shutter sound. LCD PANEL Shows displays such as the time code on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder. V-OUT/PA[...]

menu See page 39 for details on selecting menu items. See page 16. When using your camcorder abroad, you can set the time diflerence by touching F_7/[_, the clock will be a<liusted in accordance with tile time differm[ce. If you set tile time difference to 0. the clock returns to tile originally set time. You can select the language to be used o[...]

1 Touch IF:gg_] --+ [P-MENU SET UP] --* [DELETE]. If tile desired menu item is nol displayed, Iotlch [_]/[_]. Touch the menu item that you want to delete. Delete _hJs from CAMERA TAPE mode's P MENU? 3 Touch [YES] -+ [_. 1 Touch _-+ [P-MENU SET UP] -+ [SORT]. If the desired menu item is not displayed, touch I_]/[_]. 2 Touch the menu item you wa[...]

Duflflifl#/Ed dflg Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders Conuecl your camcorder to Ihe wall oullel (wall socket) using Ihe supplied AC Adaptor for Ihis operatiuu (p. 13). Refer also lo the instruction naauuals supplied witla lhe de',ices to be connected. The connection method and Ihe image qualily will differ depending on Ihe VCR or DVD/ HDD rec[...]

O Notes • You cannot dub pictures using tile HDM[ cable. • Picmrcs recorded in tile DV lonnat are dubbed as SD (standard delhlition) images, regardless of the colnlectiolL Jacks onyour camc0rder Open the jack cover and connect the cable. Using an i.LINK cable (supplied) Select the required settings from the table below and make the menu setting[...]

gubbi_ t+ VSB +r gVNHgg recorders (g+_ti_Be_} 3 Connect your recording device (VCR or DVDrHDD recorder) to your camcorder. See page 64 lot connection details. ,4 €-I. Start playback on your camcorder, and recording on the recording device. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your recording device for details. 5 When dubbing is compl[...]

Recording pictures from a VCR, etc. You call record movies frolIl a VCR ou a tape. You can record a scene as a still image ou a "Memory Stick Duo." Be sure to insert a cassette or a "Memory Stick Duo" for recording ill your camcorder beforeband. You can connect your camcorder to a VCR. etc.. or all i.LINK-compatible device using[...]

Reco_di_ pictures from a VCR, etc. {go_ti_ued} O Start playing the cassette on your VCR. The piclure played (m file c(mnecled device appears on the LCD screen of yOUF c_ln]corder. 7 Touch [REC START] at the point you want to start recording. 8 Stop recording. Tottch [_ (Slop) or [REC PAUSEI. 9 Touch 1_7 -_+ [_. 1 Perform steps 1 to 4 in "Recor[...]

Dubbing pictures from a tape to a "Memory Stick Duo" You c_ln record a desired sceue ()lit() 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" inserted into your camcorder. 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/ EDIT[...]

Marking imageson the "Memory Stick Duo" with specific information Ip.et mark/Image 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 Ihe write-protect position (p. 92). This may change tile intbnnation of the images wi[...]

Printingrecorded imageS(PictBridge compliant printer) You can print ottt pictures using a PictBridge conlpliant printer without coonecting tile camcorder to a conlputer. _PktBridge Connect your camcorder to tile AC Adaptor to obtain power from the wall outlet/wall socket) (p. 13). htsert tile "Memory Stick Duo" containing still images int[...]

PH+t+r+S r+s++++÷+ +++mms+S I+++++t+++S+} • We cannot guarantee the printing of images i_corded with a device other than your c+lnlcorder. "_° Tips • PictBridge is +mindustry standard established by the Camera & Imaging Products Association /CIPA). You can print still images without using a COlnputer by connecting a printer directly [...]

Usi,'_g a gomp_eg What you can do with Windows computer When you iustall the "Picture Motiott Browser" ott a Wittdows computer ffon/the supplied CD-ROM, you can enjoy the following operations. O Notes • You cannot install the supplied sollwm'c, ' Picture Motion Browser," on a M_tcintosh COll]pulel'. • Exportin[...]

What _aa car da with _i_dows cemput÷_ (Ca.tiauad} 74 When using "Picture Motion Browser" OS: Microsoft Wiudows 2(X)O Professional SP4, Wiudows XP SP2* or Windows Vista* *6g-bit editions and Starter (Editit)n) are not supported. Standard installation is required. For processing HD footage, Windows XP SP2 or Windows Vista is required. Oper[...]

Installing the "First Step Guide" and software You need to install the "First Step Guide" and software to your Windows computer before connecting your camcorder to the computer. The inst:dlation is required only for the first time. Contents to be installed and procedures may differ depending on your OS. "_" Tips • Se[...]

I_staH[_ the °°First S_÷p GNU÷" a_ s0f_war÷/Co_ti_ued) 4 Check your area and country/ 8 region, then click [Next]. The software to he installed will be configured according to your country/ region. 7 Read [License Agreement], select [I accept the terms of the license agreement] when you agree, then click [Next]. Slide the POWER switch rep[...]

Viewing "First Step Guide" To view "First Step Guide" on your computer, Microsoft luternet Explorer Vet.6.0 or later is recommended. Double- click tile short-cut icon for your camcorder's "First Step Guide" on the desktop. "_° Tips • You can also stair by selecting [Start] ----+ [Progranls] (JAil Programs][...]

Tro_bfes_metiW 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 operalions/Easy Handycam/ Remote Commander .............................. 78 • Batteries/Power sources ...............[...]

Another VCR malfunctions when you use the supplied Remote Commander. • Select a con'unandcr mode ()tiler than VTR 2 for your VCR. • Cover the sensor of your VCR with black paper. • Fully charge the hattery ag lin. If the problem persists, file battery may be worn- out. Replace it with a new one (p. 13, 93). • The indicated time may not[...]

Trssb_sshsstisS/Ssstisssd} 8O Menu items are grayed out. • You cannot sch:ct grayed items in the current recording/playback situation. • Depending on the functions, you may not be able to use them together (p. 85). is not displayed. • During Easy Handycum operation, not all menu items are functionah Cancel Easy Handycam operation (p. 22). The[...]

The data file name is not indicated correctly, or flashes. • The file is damaged. • Use the file format compatible with your camcorder (p. 92). The recording image view looks different. • The recording image view may look diflL.rent depending on the condition of your camcorder. This is not a malfunction. Refer also to "Cassette tapes/&qu[...]

TrssNsshsstiss (Ssstisssd) [COLOR SLOW S] does not operate correctly. • [COLOR SLOW S] may not operate correctly in total darkness. Use NightShot or ]SUPER NS]. You cannot use [SUPER NS]. • The NIGHTSHOT switch is not set to ON (p. 27). The auto focus does not function. • Set ]FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p. 45). • The recording conditions are not sui[...]

Refer also to "Cassette tapes/"Memory Stick Duo'"' section (p. 80). You cannot play back a tape. • Slide the POWER s_itch to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. • Rewind the tape (p. 28). You cannot play back in reverse direction. • Reverse playback is not possible with the tape recorded in the HDV lbrmat. Image data stored o[...]

Trssb_sshsstisS/Ssstisssd) • There is a blank section between recorded sections of the tape. This is not a malfimction. No picture appears during [END SEARCH] or Rec Review. • The tape was recorded in both HDV and DV lbrmats. This is not a malfimction. J_4ch-12b appears on the LCD screen. • This appears when you play back a tape recorded on o[...]

You cannot dub correctly using the AN connecting cable. • You cunnot input externally from a device connected with 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 the other device for dubbing a picture from your canlcorder. When connected u[...]

Trssb_sshsstisS/Ssstisssd) }i]_i_i_!i!i _!iij_!_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i!_!_!i]i_i_i_:i_ii_!_i_iii_i]i_{{!_!_i!i!i!i% SPOT MTR.FCS] NightShoL ]SUPER NS], [CINEMA EFECT] [SCENE SELECT] ]SPOT METER] NightShot, ]SUPER NS], ]CINEMA EFECT] EXPOSURE] NightShoL ]SUPER NS], [CINEMA EFECT] WHITE BALd NightS[...]

Warningindicatorsand messages If indicators appear on tile LCD screen or in the viewfinder, check the l_llowing. 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:) r-IN:r-IN (Self-diagnosis display) C:04:F-ID • T[...]

WamiaS iadieate_s a_d messasss {gestia_÷d} (Warning indicators aertaining to the tape) Slow flashing: • There is less than .5 minutes remaining'. on the tape. • No cassette is inserted.* • The write-protect tab on the cassette is set to lock (p. 91).* Fast flashing: • The tape has run out.* __ (Eiect cassette warning)* Slow flashing: [...]

• "Memory Stick Duo" _1 Reinsert the Memory Stick. (p. 19) • Reinsert the "Memory Stick Duo" a few times. If even then the indicator flashes, the "Memory Stick Duo" might be damaged. Try with another "Memory Stick Duo." _l This Memory Stick is not formatted correctly. • Check tile format, then format th[...]

Mdi_*_af _torx_afio_ Using your camcorder abroad Power supply You can use your camcorder in any country/region using tile AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V. 50160 Hz range. llse a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall uutlet/wall socket) [b]. AC-L2OO/L2OOB [a[...]

Maintenance and precautions i II¸ Your camcorder is capable of recording in both HDV and DV formats. You can use mini DV lwmat cassettes only. Use a cassette with tile ui_'v mark. Your camcorder is not compatible with the Cassette Memory function. What is the HDV format? The HDV format is It video _rmat developed to record and play back digi[...]

Naistssasss ass presa_[tisss {gsstiss÷_} M When labeling the cassette Be sure to place tile label only on tile locations shown in the following illustration so as not to cause a malfunction of your camcorder. -- Do not put a label along this border. Labeling position N After using the cassette Rewind the tape to the beginning to avoid distortion o[...]

• It is recommended you make a back-up of important dat_ on tile hard disk of a computer. • Be careflfl not to apply excessive lorce when writing on a menlo area on a "Memory Stick Duo." • Do not attacll a label or the like on a "Memo W Stick DuIg' or a Memo W Stick Duo adaptor. • When you carl3' or store a 'Mm[...]

Maistssasss ass p_÷sa_[tisss {gsstiss÷_} What is an "InfoLITHIUIVI" battery pack? An "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack is a lithiumqon battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditiotts between your camcorder and an optional AC Adaptor/ charger. The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack calc[...]

The HDV/DV Interface on this unit is an i.LlNK-compliam Interface. This section describes the i.LINK standard and its features. What is i.LINK? i.LINK is a digital serial interface lkw transferring digital video, digital audio, and other data to other i.LINK-compatible devices. You can also control other devices using the i.LINK. i.LlNK-compatible [...]

Maistssasss ass p_÷sa_[tisss {gsstiss÷_} g6 About the required i.LINK cable Use tile Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable (during HDV/DV dubbing). • x.v.Color is a more l_,miliar term R_r tim xvYCC standard proposed by Sony, and is a trademark of Sony. • xvYCC is an international standard lot color space in video. This standard can express a wide[...]

i If moisture condensation has occurred None uf the functions except cassette ejectiuu will work. lEject the cassette, turn off your camcorder, and leave it for about one hour with the cassette lid open. Your camcorder carl be used again when both of the following conditions are met: • Tile warning message does not appear when the power is turned[...]

Naistssasss ass presa_[tisss {gsstiss÷t} g8 The playback screen goes blank. /Solid blue screen/ • The video beads will degrade aflcr hmg use. If you cannot obtain a clear image even al_er using a cleaning cassette (optional), it might be because the video heads are worn out. Please contact your Sony dealer or local authori/cd Sony selwice lacili[...]

On charging the pre-installed rechargeahle battery Your cmncorder has a preqnstalled rechargeable battery to retain the date, time, and other settings even when the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG). The pre- installed rechargeable battery is always charged while your camcorder is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor or whil[...]

hnage device 6.3 mm / 1/2.9 type) CMOS sensor Recording pixels (still, 4:3): Max. 6.1 mega 12 848 x 2 136) pixels .2 Gross: Approx. 3 2IX) 000 pixels Effective (movie, 16:9): Approx. 2 280 I)00 pixels Effective/movie, 4:3): Approx. 1 710 000 pixels EITective (still, 16:9): Approx. 2 280 000 pixels Effective (still, 4:3): Approx. 3 040 000 pixels Le[...]

General Power reqnirenlents DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption During camera recording using the viewfinder with normal brightness: HDV recording 4.2 W DV recording 4.0 W During camera recording using the LCD with normal brightness: HDV recording 4.5 W DV recording 4.3 W Operating temperature 0 'C to [...]

On trademarks • "Hal_dycam" and registered trudmmtrk', of Sony Corporalion. • HDV and lhe HDV logo arc u'ademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. • "Memoly SticL" "_ ,_,' "Memory Slick Duo," "MEMORY SIiEl_ DUO," "Memory Slick PRO Duo," 'NEb'i[...]

&_ick R_m_ce Identifying parts and controls The nunlbers in / ) are reference pa_es. [] [] % [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] Power zuom lever (25) [] PHOTO button (24) [] Viewfiuder lens ac{iustn/eut lever / 18) [] Viewfiuder/18) [] Eyecup [] HDMI OUT jack (Output only) (34) • The available video signals are read, and the appropriate output Ibrmat[...]

N÷_tifyi_S pa_ts a_ co_tm_s (Co,timber} [] %-- [] [] ® ® [] [] [] [] MANUAL button (26) [] CAM CTRL dial (26) [] NIGHTSHOT switch (27) [] [] (back light) button (27) [] Zoom bottons (25) [] START/STOP botton (23) [] DISPLAY/BATT INFO button (I 4) [] _ (USB) jack (71) [] Speaker Playback sounds come out l?x)m the speaker. For how to a@lst the vol[...]

[] [] [] [] [] [] }'-- OPEN/EJECT lever / 19) [] Flash [] Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens) (7) [] Remote sensor/Infrared port Point the Remote Commander (p. 106) towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder. [] Microphone An Active Interface Shoe compatible microphone/optional) will take precedence when connected. [] REC lamp/Camera recording lmn[...]

Ns_tifyi_S pa_ts a_ ++_tm_s (C+_tim_8_) To remove the lens hood Loosen tile lens hood by turning it in the opposite direction of the arrow in the illustration above. • Remove the lens hood when you use the flash, Nightshot or SuperNightshot+ or its shadow will appear in the picturc. Remote Commander [] [] Video control buttons (Rewind, Playback, [...]

Indicatorsdisplayed during recording/playback [] Recording ror,u.t (HDVI080i orDV) (57) Recording mode (_ or _) is also displayed in the DV Ik_rmat. [] Remaining battery (approx.) [] Recording status ([STBY]/standby) or [RECI/recurdiug)) [] During recording: Tape counter (hour: minute: secund) During playback: Tittle code lhour: tniuute: secoud: fr[...]

[s_icat+_s disp+a_sd _t_isS r+s+_di_S/p+aybask (C+_fi_+d} [] Playback folder (51) [] Previous/Next folder icon The following indicators appear when the first or last picture ot the current folder is displayed and when there are muhiple tolders on the same "Memory Stick Duo." +_ : Touch [_ to move to the previous folder. U_- : Touch I_ to [...]

Center Upper left Upper right Bottom Cemer Upper left HDVI080i DV Recording format (56) Jq_b AUDIO MODE* (57) SP LP Recording mode* (57) @ Self-timer recording (48) 4-_ WIDE SELECT* (57) QUICK REC _* (61 ) _I)[W Interval pholo recording 152) {r (!) {4. {- @ Flash light/ REDEX/E REDUU {46) Upper right HDVIN DVIN HDV inptll/ DV input (67) HDVouT DVou[...]

Is_icats_s disp+a_sd _t_isS rsss_di_S/piaybask {gs_tim_sd} ** The _tting can be nmde only lor the pictures in the HDV format. Other indicator i;_+ P_+_ni_;+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ g_7 Information (88) 0 Notes • Indicators mM their positions m+c +_ppro×hn+tte +rod diftka" t_om what you _tctually _e+ You can easily ch[...]

Index Numeric 1080i/480i ............................. 59 12BIT .................................... 57 16BIT .................................... 57 480i ....................................... 59 A AC Adaplor ........................... 13 AE SHIFT ....................... 45, 86 ALL ERASE ......................... 51 AUDIO MIX ...................[...]

112 IVi Macinlosh ............................. 77 Maintenance and precautions .............................................. 9] MEMORY SET menu .......... 49 "Memory Slick". .................. 92 "Memory Stick Duo". ........... 19 FORMAT ...................... 51 Menu ..................................... 39 MIC LEVEL .........[...]

V VAR.SPD PB (Various speed playback) .....55 VF B.LIGHT (Viewlinder brightness) ........ 58 VOLUME ............................. 58 19 Warning indicalors ................ 87 Warning messages ................ 88 WB SHIFT (While Balance Shill) ........... 45 WHITE BAL. (While balance) ............... 43, 86 WHITE FADER ................... 52 Windows[...]

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Spanish &#ok &dde/&da r_pida _n espa_d Paso 1: Comprobaci6n de los elementos suministrados Asegfirese de que su videocfimara centiene los siguicntcs elementos. E1 nfimero entre pardntesis indica la cantidad dcl elemente. Adaptador de alimentaci6n de ca (1) Cable USB (1) Bateria recargable NP-FH60 (1) Cable de alimentaci6n (1) Control re[...]

Paso 2: Carga de la bateria roma DC IN . ) _ ;,_i_o_=_ Interruptor _ POWER 116 Bateria AI tomacorriente de la pared Clavija de 4 Adaptador de alimentaci6n de ca Cable de alimentaci6n Indicador { / CHG (carga) Para cargar la bater{a "InfoLITHIUM" (serie H), condctela a la videocamara. O Notas • No puede conectar ninguna batcrfa 'lnt[...]

Para retirar la bateria Deslice el interruptor POWER hasta la posici6n OFF (CHG). Deslice la palanca BATT (liberaci6n de la baterfa) y retire llt baterfa. Palanca BATT (liberaci6n de la bateria) Cuando guarde la bateria Descargue complet:lnlente hi baterfa antes de guardarla durante un perfodo prolongado. Para comprobar la carga restante de la bate[...]

Paso 2: gar#a de _a bate_a {go_i_uaci6N Tiempo de grabaci6n Tiempo aproximado (rain) disponible cu:mdo utiliza un:l baterfa completamente cargada. Formato de HDV DV HDV DV grabaci6n NP-FH50 70 70 40 40 7O 75 4O 4O 75 80 40 45 NP-FH60 90 95 50 5(} (suministmda) 95 100 50 55 100 105 55 55 NP-FH70 150 155 80 85 155 165 85 9(} 160 170 85 90 NP-FHI00 34[...]

Acerca del adaptador de alimentaci6n de ca • Si utiliza el adaplador de alilnentaci6n de ca con6ctelo a Ill] lomaconiente de pared cercano. Si se produce alguna lMla de flmcionamiento al utilizar la videocfimara, desconecte el adaplador de alimcntaci6n de ca del tomucorrienle de inmediato. • Nit ufilice el adaptador de alimentaci6n de ca coloca[...]

Pas+ 3: E++÷+N++ + ai+s_+ +[++a +++ha +g +a h+ra {g++_+++a++++} Ajuste [A] (afro) con F_l/F_l. Puede se]eccionar cua]quier afio hasta e] afio 2079. 3 Vaya hasta [M] (mes) con [_, y aj_stelo con [_l/l_. 4 Vaya hasta [D] (dia) con [2_, ajl_stelo con 1_3/[_ y repita la operaci6n para ajustar las horas y los minutos. Ajuste la medi:muche :, las 12:00 [...]

Paso 4: Ajustes antes de grabar Abra el panel LCD 90 grados con respecto a la videocfimara (@) y luego gfrelo hacia el m@_r gingulo para grabar o reproducir (@). DISPLAY/BATT INFO 180 grados (infix.) @ Puede ver im:igenes utilizando el "dsor para ex ilar el desgasle de la balerfa o cuando la imaoen_ en la pantalla LCD sea deficienle. Visor @ 9[...]

Paso 5: Inserci6n de una cinta o un "Memory Stick Duo" Solamenle puede utilizar videocaseles mini DV M_'T. O Notas • E1 tiempo disponible para grabaci6n varfa en hmcidn del [[_ MODO GRAB,l, DV 1 Deslice y sostenga la palanca F- OPEN/EJECT en el sentido de la flecha y abra la tapa. F Palanca OPEN/EJECT 3 Cierre la tapa. Para expulsa[...]

Indicador de acceso Para expulsarun "Memory Stick Duo" Empuje suavemente el "Memory Stick Duo" hacia dentro tlll_l vez. 0 Notas • Cuando el indicndor de ucceso _ enciende o parpadea, la videoc_imara estfi leyendo o grabando datos. No sacuda ni golpee la videocfimara, no la apague, ni extraiga el "Memory Stick Duo" ni[...]

Grabaci6n Cubierta del objetivo Se abrc se_m cl ajusle de1 inlerruplor POWER. _tor POWER START/STOP [] START/STOP [] Las pel(culas se graban en una cinta. Deslice el interruptor POWER varias veces en el sentido de la flecha para que se encienda el indicador CAMERA-TAPE. Si el interruptor POWER est_i ajustado en la posicidn OFF (CHG), deslfcelo mien[...]

Las imfigenes fijas se graban en el "Memory Stick Duo". Deslice el interruptor POWER varias veces en el sentido de la flecha para que se encienda el indicador CAMERA-MEMORY. Si el interruptor POWER eslfi ajuslado ell la posici6n Mantenga presionado ligeramente PHOTO para ajustar el enfoque y luego presionelo completamente para grabar. Par[...]

Reproducci6n Deslice el interruptor POWER en el sentido de la flecha varias veces para encender el indicador PLAY/EDIT. Si el interruptor POWER est_i _tiustado en la posici6n OFF (CHG), deslfcelo mientras pmsiona el bot6n verde. Toque _ para rebobinar hasta la escena deseada y luego toque para iniciar la reproduccion. Alterna entre Reproducir o Pau[...]

Toque I_. Se visualiz:l la imagen gr:lbada mils recielllemente. Cambia enlre los medios de reproducci6n* Anterior/Siguiente Vaya a la visualizaci6n de la pantalla de fladice * ]_Offg] aparece ell la panlalla de reproducci6n de cinlas. Para visualizar im;igenes de un "Memory Stick Duo" en la pantalla de indice Toque _. Toque una de las imf[...]

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