Sony DCR-HC20 manual

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

2 Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. WARNING To prevent fire or s hock hazard, do not expose the un it to ra in or moi s ture . This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure th at may be[...]

3 Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are loc ated on the bottom. Record the seri al number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony deale r regarding th is product. Model No. DC R-HC Serial No. Model No.AC- Serial No. CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expr essly ap[...]

4 Notes on using the ca m c or der • Hold your camcorder co rrectly. • If the Strap Belt is too long , fa sten the Strap Belt as shown in the fo llo wing illustration . • You can a lso use the St rap Belt as a wrist stra p. For details on the Strap Belt, see page 94. • When you are using t he touch p anel, place your hand on the back side o[...]

5 Read this fir st .................. ................ ................ ................ ................ ........... 2 Quick Sta rt Guide Recording mo vies .............. ................ ................ ............. ................ ........... 8 Recording/Playin g back with ease ............ ................ ................ ............... 10[...]

6 Recording a picture u sing various effects ............... ................ ............. .... 3 1 Fading in and out of a scene – FADER ..................................................................... 31 Searching for the star ting point ............... ............. ................ ................ .... 3 2 Searching for the last scene o[...]

7 Advanced operations Customizing Your Ca m- corder Changing th e menu se ttings ......... ..... 43 Using the (MANUAL SET) menu – PROGRAM AE/P EFFECT , etc. ............ .............. .............. .............. 44 Using the (CAMERA SET) menu – D ZOOM/16:9WIDE, etc. ........... 47 Using the (VCR SET) menu – HiFi SOUND/AUDIO MIX .......... [...]

Quick Start Guide 8 Quick Start Guide Recording movies 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camc order. To charge the battery, see pa ge 12. 2 Insert a cassette into the cam corder. Slide the battery pack in the direct ion of the arrow until it cli cks. a Slide the OPEN/ Z EJECT lever in the direction o f the arrow to open the lid. The cassette[...]

Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide 9 3 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. 4 View the recorded picture on the LCD screen. a Set the LENS COVER switch to OPEN. b Open the LCD panel. c While pressing the green button, slide the PO[...]

Quick Start Guide 10 Recording/Playing back with ease By switching to Easy Handycam ope ration, recording/playback oper ation becomes even easier. Easy Handycam operation allows easy recording/playback for even first time users by providing onl y the basic functions fo r recording/playback. For details, see instruct ions for each operati on. See pa[...]

Getting started Getting started 11 Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure you have fo llowing items supplied with your camcorder. The number in parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (1) Wireless Remote Command er (1) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. A/V connecting cab[...]

Getting started 12 Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the battery by attaching the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series) to your camcorder. b Notes • You cannot use batter ies other t han the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series) ( p. 83). • Do not shor t-circuit t he DC plug of th e AC Adaptor or battery termin a ls with [...]

Getting started Getting started 13 To remove the battery pack 1 Set the POWER switch to OFF (C HG). 2 Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pre ssing the BATT (battery) release button down. b Note • If you do n ot use the battery pa ck for a long time, use up the battery pack completely bef ore storing it. See page 83 abo[...]

Getting started 14 When LCD BACKLIGHT is set to OFF Recording time when recordin g with the viewfinder Approximate number of minutes available when you use a fully charge d battery pack at 25°C (77°F). * Approximat e number of minutes whe n recording while you repeate dly record, start/sto p, slide the POWER switch t o change the p ower mode, and[...]

Getting started Getting started 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 appea rs (p. 17). 1 Set the LENS COVER switch to OPEN. 2 While pressing the gr een button, slide the POWER switch down. T[...]

Getting started 16 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder Adjusting the LCD pa nel You can adjust the angle and brightness of the LCD panel to meet various recording situations. Even when there a re obstructions betw een you and the subject, you can check the subject on the LCD screen during recording by adjusting the angle of the LCD panel[...]

Getting started Getting started 17 To use the viewfinder durin g operati on When you are recording, you can adjust the exposure (p. 28) and fader (p. 31) while checking the image on the viewfinder. Have the LCD panel rotated 180 de grees and closed with the screen facing out. 1 Slide the POWER switch to select the CAMERA mode. (p. 15) 2 Extend the [...]

Getting started 18 3 Touch to display PAGE1. 4 Touch MENU. 5 Select (SETUP MENU) with / , then touch EXEC. 6 Select CLOCK SET with / , then touch EXEC. 7 Set Y (year) with / , then touch . You can set any year up to the year 2079. 8 Set M (month), D (day), H (hour) and M (minute) in the same way as was done in step 7, then touch . For midnight, set[...]

Getting started Getting started 19 Step 6: Inserting a cassette tape You can use mini DV cassettes only. For details on these cass ettes (such as write- protection), see page 82. b Note • Do not force the cassette into the compartme nt. This may cause a malfunction of your camcor der. 1 Slide the OPEN/ Z EJECT lever in the direction of the ar row[...]

Getting started 20 Step 7: Setting the screen language You can select the langua ge to be used on the LCD screen. 1 Turn on your camcorder. 2 Open the LCD pa ne l. 3 Touch to display PAGE1. 4 Touch MENU. 5 Select (SE TUP MENU), then select LANGUAGE with / , then touch EXEC. 6 Select the desired la ngu age with / , then touch EXEC. 7 Touch . z Tip ?[...]

Recording Recording 21 Recording Recording movies Before recording, follow steps 1 to 7 in “Getting started” (p. 11 - p. 20). When you are recording, movies will be recorded along with stereo sound. z Tip • Performin g Easy Handycam o peration, eve n first time users can record ea sily. For de tails, see pa ge 25. 1 Set the LENS COVER switch [...]

Recording 22 E Tape photo recording /Time code or tape counter (hour: minute: second) F Recording capacity of the tape (p. 55) G Function butt on b Notes • Before cha nging the b attery pack , slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG). • In the defau lt setting, whe n you do not op er ate the camcorde r for more than about 5 minutes, the power wil[...]

Recording Recording 23 Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then ro tate it 180 degrees towards the subject. A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the pict ure will be nor ma l when recorded. Using the self-timer With the se lf-timer, you c an start recording after a delay of about 10 seco nds. 1 Touch and select [[...]

Recording 24 Recording still images – Tape photo recording You can record still imag es. Befo re recording, follow steps 1 to 7 in “Getting started” (p. 11 - p. 20). 1 Set the LENS COVER switch to OPEN. 2 Open the LCD pa ne l. 3 Slide the POWER switch until the CAMERA lamp lights up. 4 Press and hold PHOTO lightly. You will hear a light beep [...]

Recording Recording 25 Recording with ease – Easy Handycam With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are set to the automatic mode, only basic functio ns become available, and the screen font size increases for easy viewing. Even first ti me users can enjoy easy recording. Before recording, follow steps 1 to 7 in “Getting s[...]

Recording 26 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. Press BACK LIGHT when the POWER switch is set to the CAMERA mode. . appear[...]

Recording Recording 27 To return the setting to autom ati c exposure Follow steps 1 to 3, then touch [ AUTO] in step 4. Or set [EXPOS URE] to [ AUTO] (p. 28). b Notes • You cann ot use the Fle xible spo t meter toge ther with the NightS hot plus f unction. • If you set [PROGRAM A E], [SPOT METER] is automatically se t to [ AUTO]. z Tip • If y[...]

Recording 28 Adjusting the exposu re manually You can fix the brightness of a picture at the best exposure. When recording indoors on a clear day, for inst ance, 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. 1 Slide the POWER switch to select the CAMERA mode. 2 Tou[...]

Recording Recording 29 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. b Notes • Do not use the NightSh[...]

Recording 30 To adjust the focus automa tically Follow steps 1 to 3, then touch [ AUTO] in step 4. Or, set [ FOCUS] t o [ AUTO] (p. 30). b Note • You cannot u se the SPOT FOCUS f unction tog ether with [PROGRAM AE]. z Tip • If you set [SPOT FOC US] , [FOC US] is automatically set to [MANUAL]. Adjusting the focus manu ally You can adjust the foc[...]

Recording Recording 31 Recording a picture using various effects Fading in and ou t 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. When fading out, [...]

Recording 32 Searching for the starting point Searching for the last scene of the most recent reco rding – END SEARCH This function is handy when you have played back the tape, for example, but want to start recording right after the most recently recorded scene. Wh en you use a cassette without Cassette Memory, the END SEARCH function will not w[...]

Recording Recording 33 Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes – Re c rev iew You can view a few seconds of the scene recorded just before you stopped the tape. 1 Slide the POWER switch to select the CAMERA mode. 2 Touch to display [PAGE1]. 3 Touch MENU. 4 Select (CAMERA SET), then select [EDITSEARCH] with / , then touch [EXEC]. 5 Select [ON][...]

Playback 34 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 b ack recordings on your TV, see page 39. z Tip • Performi ng Easy Handycam operation, even first time users can pl[...]

Playback Playback 35 Indicators displayed during pl ayba ck 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 va rious modes To fast forward or rewind during playback – Picture[...]

Playback 36 Playing back with ease – Easy Handycam Easy Handycam operation allows easy playback for even first time users by providing only the basic functions for pla yback. Also, the screen font size increases for easy viewing. Make sure you have a recorded tape inserted into your camcorder. z Tip • When you touch and MENU during Easy Handyca[...]

Playback Playback 37 Various playback functions You can display the recorded date and camera setting d ata. Displaying the screen indicat ors You can choose to displa y the time code, tape counter, and other information on the screen. Press DSPL/BATT IN FO. The indicators appear/disappear as you press the button. z Tips • You can d i sp lay the s[...]

Playback 38 If you record the picture without setting the clock, [--- -- ----] and [--: --:--] will appear. A SteadyShot off B Exposure C White bal a nc e D Gain E Shutter speed F Aperture value FN 0:00:00:00 60m i n AWB 100 9d B F1. 7 AUTO[...]

Playback Playback 39 Playing the picture on a TV Connect your camcorder to a TV using the supplied A/V connecting cable as shown in the following illustration . Connect the supplied AC Adaptor to the wall outlet for the power supply (p. 14). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. To copy to anothe r tape, s[...]

Playback 40 Locating a scene on a tape for playback Searching quickly for a desire d scene – Zero set memory 1 During playback, press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander at the point you want to locate later on. The tape counter is reset to “0:00:00” and appears on the screen. If the tape counter is not displayed, press DISPLAY on the Rem[...]

Playback Playback 41 Playback starts automatically from the selected title. To cancel the operation Press STOP on the Remote Commander. b Notes • You cannot use Title search when [CM SEARCH] is set to [OFF] on t he (CM SET) me nu (it is set t o [ON] by default) (p . 54 ). • Title search will not function corre ctly when there is a blank se ctio[...]

Playback 42 choosing the recording date on the screen. ([CM SEARCH] is set to [ON] by default). When you are using a cassette that does not have Cassette Memory, your camcorder searches the still image automatically regardless of the recording date. 1 Slide the POW ER switch repeatedl y to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 2 Press SEARCH M. on the Remote [...]

Customizing Your Camco rde r Customizing Your Camcorder 43 B Advanced op era tions Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings You can change various settings or make detailed adjust me nts usi ng the me nu items displayed on the screen. 1 Turn on the power (p. 15). 2 Touch to display [PAGE1]. 3 Touch MENU to display the menu. 4 Select th[...]

Customizing Your Camcorder 44 Using the (MANUAL SET) menu – PROGRAM AE/P EFFECT, etc. You can select items listed below on the MANUAL SET menu. To select items, see “Changing the menu settings” (p. 43). The default settings are marked with G . The indicators in parentheses appear when the setting is selected. The settings you can adjust vary [...]

Customizing Your Camco rde r Customizing Your Camcorder 45 **Your camcor der is adj usted to f ocus only on distant sub jects. b Note • When you set the NIGHTSHOT PLU S switch to ON, [PROGRAM AE] d oes not work. (The indi cator flas hes.) P EFFECT You can add special effects (such as films) to a p icture before or after recording. appears when th[...]

Customizing Your Camcorder 46 FLASH LVL Note that these settings will not function with external flashes that do not support the following settings. b Note • The settin g returns t o [NORMAL] when you discon nect the power source fro m your camcorder for mo re than 5 minutes. AUTO SHTR HIGH To make the f lash (opt ional) level higher th an normal[...]

Customizing Your Camco rde r Customizing Your Camcorder 47 Using the (CAMERA SET) menu – D ZOOM/16:9WIDE, etc. You can select items listed below on the CAMERA SET menu. To select items, see “Changing the menu settings” (p. 43). The default settings are marked with G . The indicators in parentheses appear when the setting is selected. The sett[...]

Customizing Your Camcorder 48 * The picture appears in fu ll s creen when t he wide-scree n TV switches to full mode. **Played in 4:3 mode. When you pl ay a picture in th e wide mode, it appea rs as you have se en on the LCD s cr een or in the vi ewfinder. z Tips • The ID-1 sy ste m sends asp ec t ratio inform ation (16:9, 4: 3, or letter bo x) b[...]

Customizing Your Camco rde r Customizing Your Camcorder 49 N.S.LIGHT When using the NightS hot plus function to record, you can reco rd clearer pictures by using the NightShot Light to em it infrared rays (invisible) . G ON Select to us e the NightSh ot Light (p. 29). OFF Select to dis able the Nigh tShot Ligh t (p. 29).[...]

Customizing Your Camcorder 50 Using the (VCR SET) menu – HiFi SOUND/AUDIO MIX You can select items listed below on the VCR SET menu. To select these items, see “Changing the menu settings” (p. 43). The default settings are marked with G . The indicators in parentheses appear when the setting is selected. The settings you can adjust vary depen[...]

Customizing Your Camco rde r Customizing Your Camcorder 51 Using the (LCD/VF SET) menu – LCD B.L./LCD COLOR/VF B.L. You can select items listed below on the LCD/ VF SET menu. To select ite ms, see “Changing the menu settings” (p. 43). The default settings are marked with G . The screen shows the items you can operate at the moment. Unavailabl[...]

Customizing Your Camcorder 52 Using the (CM SET) menu – TITLE/TAPE TITLE/ERASE ALL, etc. You can select items listed below on the CM SET menu. To select it e ms, see “Changing the menu settings” (p. 43). The default settings are mark ed with G . The settings you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows t[...]

Customizing Your Camco rde r Customizing Your Camcorder 53 Color white t yellow t violet t red t cyan t green t blue Size small y large (You can only select the small size when you are entering more than 13 characters.) Position You can select from 8 to 9 choices. 4 Touch [TITLE OK], then touch [SAVE TITLE]. During playb ack , pla yb a ck pa us e ,[...]

Customizing Your Camcorder 54 CM SEARCH TAPE TITLE You can label a cassette with Cassette Memory (up to 10 letters). The label will be displayed for approx imately 5 seconds when you select the CAMERA mode and insert a cassette, or when you select the PLAY/EDIT mode. Up to 4 titles will be displayed at th e same time if the cassette has titles supe[...]

Customizing Your Camco rde r Customizing Your Camcorder 55 Using the (TAPE SET) menu – REC MODE /FRAME REC/INT.REC , et c. You can select items listed below on the TAPE SET menu. To select these items, see “Changing the menu settings” (p. 43). The default settings are marked with G . The indicators in parentheses appear when the setting is se[...]

Customizing Your Camcorder 56 b Notes • When you use fra me recording co ntinuously , the remaining ta pe time will not be ind icated correctly . • The last sce ne will be longer than other sc enes. INT.REC You can record pictures on the tape at a selected interval. You can achieve excellent recordings of fl owers blooming, etc. with this funct[...]

Customizing Your Camco rde r Customizing Your Camcorder 57 z Tips • If you adju st the focus m anu ally, y ou ma y be abl e to re cord cl ear p ictur es ev en if th e lig ht changes (p. 30). • You can sil ence the be eps during recording ( p. 60).[...]

Customizing Your Camcorder 58 Using the (SETUP MENU) menu – CLOCK SET/ USB STREAM/LANGUAGE, et c. You can select items listed below on the SETUP MENU menu. To select items, see “Changing the menu settings” (p. 43). The default settings are marked with G . The settings you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The scre[...]

Customizing Your Camco rde r Customizing Your Camcorder 59 • If [A.SHUT OF F] is set to [5min] when th e camcorder is used on the battery pack , the power will be tu rned off after approxima t el y 5 minutes (p . 60).[...]

Customizing Your Camcorder 60 Using the (OTHERS) menu – WORLD TIME, etc. You can select items listed below on the OTHERS menu. To select these items, see “Changing the menu settings” (p. 43). The default settings are marked with G . The settings you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you [...]

Customizing Your Camco rde r Customizing Your Camcorder 61 b Note • The setti ng returns to [ ON] when you h ave the powe r source disc onnected from your camcorder for mo re than 5 minutes. DISPLAY REC LAMP VIDEO EDIT Select to make programs and dubbing the selected scenes to a tape on a VCR (p. 64). G LCD Select to sho w the display s such as t[...]

Dubbing/Editing 62 Dubbing/Editing Connecting to a VCR or TV You can record the picture from a VCR to a tape inserted into your camcorder (p. 63). You can also create a copy of the picture recorded on your camcorder on other recording device (p. 63). Connect your camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the foll owing illustra tion . *1 The supplied A/[...]

Dubbing/Editing Dubbing/Editing 63 Dubbing to another tape You can copy and edit the picture played back on your camcorder to other recording devices (such as VCRs). 1 Connect your VCR to your camcorder as a recording device (p. 62). 2 Prepare your VCR for recording. • Ins ert a cassette for recording. • If your VCR has an input selector, set i[...]

Dubbing/Editing 64 Dubbing selected scenes from a tape – Digital prog ram editing You can select up to 20 scenes (programs) and record them in the desired order to other recording device such as VCRs. Step 1: Pr eparing your ca mcorder and VCR for operation Follow the steps below when you are performing Digital program editing for the first time [...]

Dubbing/Editing Dubbing/Editing 65 Select [IR] with / , then [EXEC]. Follow the procedure described in “To set the [IR SETUP] code” (p. 65). To set the [IR SETUP] code When you connect with an A/V connecting cable, you need to check the [IR SETUP] code signal to see if your VCR can be operated by your camcorder (infrared ray emitter ). 1 Select[...]

Dubbing/Editing 66 * TV/VCR component Step 2: Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR Follow the steps below when you are performing Digital program editing for the first time to a tape in a VCR. You can skip this setting if you have set up your VCR before using the following procedure. You can adjust the synchronization of your camcorder and the [...]

Dubbing/Editing Dubbing/Editing 67 synchronization is record ed. [COMPLETE] appears when the recording is finished. 5 Rewind the tape on your VCR, then play back in slow mode. 5 opening numbers for each [IN] and closing numbers for each [OUT] appear. 6 Take a note of th e opening number value of each [IN] and the closing number value of each [OUT],[...]

Dubbing/Editing 68 The starting point of the first program is set, and the upper part of the p rogram mark changes to light blue. 7 Search for the end of the fir st scene that you want to record on your camcorder, then pause playback. You can adjust the position with / (frame). 8 Touch [MARK OUT]. The ending point of the first program is set, and t[...]

Dubbing/Editing Dubbing/Editing 69 Dubbing sound to a recorded tape You can record additional audio to the original sound on the tape. You can add sound to a tape already recorded in the 12-bit mode without erasing the original sound. Preparing for audio re cording Record audio in one of the following ways. • Using the internal microphone (no con[...]

Dubbing/Editing 70 4 Touch (pause) again at the point where you want to s tart recording the sound. The playback pauses. 5 Touch and select [PAGE3]. 6 Touch [A DUB CTRL]. 7 Touch [AUDIO DUB]. A green X mark appears on the LCD screen . 8 Touch (play) and start playing back the audio you want to record a t the same time. A red mark remains on the LCD[...]

Dubbing/Editing Dubbing/Editing 71 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 p ersonal computer, you can easily burn the picture recorded on the tap e t[...]

Troubleshooting 72 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you run into any problem usin g your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the probl em. If the problem persists, re move th e power source and contact your Sony dealer. If “C: ss : ss ” is displayed on the LCD screen or the viewfinder, the self-diagnosis display function is ac [...]

Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 73 Cassette tapes LCD screen/viewfinder The remaining ba tt er y ti me indicator does not in dicate the correct time . • The temperature of t he environm ent is too hig h or too low, or the battery pack has no t been charg ed enough. Th is is not a malfunction . c Fully charg e the batt ery again. I f the probl em [...]

Troubleshooting 74 Recording An unknown pi cture appe ars on the screen. • The ca mcorder is in [DEMO MODE]. ([DEMO MODE] is automatica lly displayed w hen you leav e the camcor der for 10 mi nutes after selecting CAMERA without inserting a c assette.) c Touch on th e LCD screen o r insert a ca ssette to cancel [DEMO MODE]. You can also set [ DEM[...]

Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 75[...]

Troubleshooting 76 Dubbing/Editing Cannot perf or m D at e sear ch wit h th e recording date displayed on th e screen. c Use a cassette with Casse tte Memory. (p. 82) c Set [CM SEARCH] to [ON] in the (CM SET) menu. (p. 54) • There is a bl ank section in th e beginning o r middle of the ta pe. This is not a malfun ction. “---” is displaye d on[...]

Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 77 Digital prog ram editin g does not function. c S et the inpu t selector on the VCR c orrectly, th en check the connection between you r camcorder and the VCR. (p. 62 ) c When your cam c order is conn ected to a DV de vice that is no t a Sony product via an i.LINK c able, select [IR] in step 9 of “Step 1: Prepari[...]

Troubleshooting 78 Warning indicators and messages Self-diagnosis display /Warning indicators If indicators appear on the screen or in the viewfinde r, check the following. See the page in parentheses for details. Indication Cause and/or Corrective Actions C: ss : ss/ E: ss : ss (Self- diagnosi s di splay) Some symptom s can be fixed b y yourself. [...]

Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 79 * You hear a melody or be ep sound when the warning i nd icators appe ar on the scre en. (Warning indi cator pertai ning to the exter nal flas h) Slow flashing: • During ch arging Fast flashi ng: • The self- diagnosis dis play code is disp layed (p. 78).* • There is s omething wro ng with the external f lash[...]

Troubleshooting 80 Warning messages If messages appear on the screen, check the follow ing. See the page in parentheses for details. Subjects Indications Corrective Actions/Refe rences Battery Use the “In fo LI THI UM” battery pack. c See page 83. Battery level is low. c Charge the battery (p. 12) . Old battery. Use a new one . c See page 83. Z[...]

Additional In formation Additional Information 81 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 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 ava il abl e AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the[...]

Additional Information 82 Usable cassette tapes You can use the mini DV format cassette only. Use a cassette wit h the mark. is a trademark. Cassette Memory There are 2 types of mini DV cassettes: those with Cassette Memory and those without Cassette Memory. Casse ttes with Cassett e Memory have the (Cassette Memory) mark. A cassette with Cassette [...]

Additional In formation Additional Information 83 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. After using the cassette Rewind the tape to the beginning to avoid distortion of the pictur e or the sound. The cassette should then be[...]

Additional Information 84 To use the battery pack effecti vely • Battery pack performance decreases when the surrounding temperature is 10°C (50°F) or below, and the length of time you can use the battery pack becomes shor ter. In that case, do one of the followings to use the battery pack for a longer time. – Put the battery pack in a pocket[...]

Additional In formation Additional Information 85 About i.LINK The DV Interface on this unit is an i.LINK- compliant DV Interface. This section describes the i.LINK standard and its features. What is i.LINK? i.LINK is a digital serial interface for transferring digital vide o, digital audio, and other data to other i.LINK-compatible device. You can[...]

Additional Information 86 Maintenance and precautions On use and care • Do not use or store the camcorder and accessories in the following locations. – Anywhere extremely hot or cold. Never leave them exposed to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as under direct sun light, near heaters or in a car parked in the sun. They may malfunction or[...]

Additional In formation Additional Information 87 Note on moisture con densation Moisture may condense when yo u bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place (or vice versa) or when you use your camcorder in a humid place as shown below. • When you bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a place warmed up by a heating device. • W[...]

Additional Information 88 b Note • You cannot calibrate t he LCD screen i f you have rotated the LCD panel an d 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. • Avoid the following to[...]

Additional In formation Additional Information 89 Specification Video camera recorde r System Video recording system 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Audio recording system Rotary heads, PCM system Quantization: 12 bits (F s 32 kHz, stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, ster eo) Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette Mini [...]

Additional Information 90 Mass (approx.) 380 g (13 oz) main unit only 440 g (15 oz ) including the NP-FP50 rechargeable battery pack and DVM60 casset te. 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 Output volt age DC 8.4 V, 1.5 A Opera[...]

Quick Reference Quick Reference 91 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls Camcorder A LCD/Touch pa n e l sc re en ( p. 3, 1 6) 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. 3, 16) H Battery pack (p. 12) * These bu tt[...]

Quick Reference 92 A Accessory shoe/Shoe cover (p. 69) Remove the shoe cover and e xtend the viewfinder when attaching/detaching the accessory to/from your camcorder. The accessory shoe has a safety device for fixing the installed accessory securely. To connect an accessory, press down and push it to the end, and then tighten the screw. To remove a[...]

Quick Reference Quick Reference 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. 15) I POWER switch (p. 15) J Speaker K DC IN jack cover 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 qa[...]

Quick Reference 94 A OPEN/ Z EJ ECT lever (p. 19) B Strap Belt C Cassette lid (p. 19) D Tripod receptacle Make sure that the length of th e tripod screw is less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely, and th e screw may damage your camcorder. Using the Strap Belt as a wrist strap It is useful when you carry your c[...]

Quick Reference Quick Reference 95 Remote Commander Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander. A PHOTO button (p. 24) B SEARCH M. button* (p. 40) C . / > buttons* (p. 40) D Video control buttons (Rewind, Playback, Fast-forward, Pause, Stop, Slow) (p. 35) E ZERO SET MEMORY button* (p. 40) F Transmitter After turning on your ca[...]

Quick Reference 96 WARNING Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire. b Notes on the Remote Commander • A button-type li thi um battery (CR2025) is us ed in the Remote Co mmander. Do no t use batter ies other than CR2025. • Point the remote sens or away from str ong light sources such as direct su nli[...]

Quick Reference Quick Reference 97 Indicators for the LCD screen and vie wfinder Following indicators wi ll appear on the LCD screen and viewfinder to indicate the state of your camcorder. Indicat ors Meanings y 60min Remaining batt ery (p. 21) SP LP Recordi ng mode (p. 22) PAL system vi deo (p. 76) STBY REC Recordin g standby/ recordin g mod e Cas[...]

Quick Reference 98 Index Numerics 16:9WIDE mo de ........... .... 4 7 A A/V connecting cable . . 39, 62 AC Adaptor ......... ............ .. 14 Adjusting the viewfinder ... 16 Audio dubbing (A DUB CTRL) ...... .......... ......... 69 AUDIO MIX .............. . 50 , 70 AUDIO MODE . .. ... .. .. ....... 55 Auto shut off function (A.SHUT OF F) .... ..[...]

Quick Reference Quick Reference 99 O Operation confirmation beep See BEEP P PAL ............ .......... ............ ..81 Photo scan ............ .. ............ 42 Photo search ........... ... ......... 41 Picture effect (P EFFECT) ........... ......... ............ .....45 Picture search .... ............ .....35 Playback (V SPD PLAY) Double spee[...]

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