Sony HDR-HC1 manual

HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) Printed in Japan Printed on 100% recycled paper using V OC (V olatile Organic Compound)-free vegetab le oil based ink. © 2005 Sony Corporation D ig i t al HD V id e o C a me r a R ec o r de r O pe ra ti n g Gu id e HDR-HC1 2-631-458- 11 (1) Using the Menu Dubbing/Editing Using a Computer T roub lesho[...]

2 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly , and retain it for future reference. WARNING T o prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’ s[...]

3 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) For customers in the U.S.A. If you have an y questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222- SONY (7669). The number below is for the FCC related matters only . Regulatory Information Declaration of Conf ormity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-HC1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics I[...]

4 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) When using a “Memory Stick Duo” with “Memory Stick” compatible equipment Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the supplied Memory Stick Duo Adaptor . Memory Stick Duo Adaptor On using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts. LCD panel Viewfinder Flash Battery pack • The ca[...]

5 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) Playing back HDV tapes on other devices A tape recorded in the HD V format cannot be played back on a device that is not compatible with the HD V format. The screen appears blue. Check the contents of tapes by playing them back on this camcorder prior to playing them back on other devices. On this manual • The images of [...]

6 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) T able of Contents Read this first ............................................................................................ 2 Enjoying pictures with high definition quality T r ying out the new HD V format! ............................................................... 10 Viewing video recorded in the HD V format! .[...]

7 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) Continued  Recording/pla yback T o check the remaining battery (Battery Info) T o turn off the operation confirmation beep T o initialize the settings Other part names and functions Indicators displa yed during recording/pla yback ....................................... 30 Searching f or the star ting point ...........[...]

8 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) Marking images on the “Memory Stick Duo” with specific information (Image protection/Print mar k) ........................................................ 69 Printing recorded images (PictBr idge compliant printer) ......................... 70 Jac ks to connect external devices ........................................[...]

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10 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) Enjoying pictures with high definition quality T r ying out the new HDV format! Shooting in the HDV format High image quality The HD V format has about two times the horizontal resolution of a standard TV resulting in about four times the amount of pixels providing high quality images. Being HD V format compliant, your c[...]

11 Enjoying pictures with high definition quality HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) Viewing on a high definition TV (p. 36) Pictures recorded in the HD V format can be played back as crisp HD (high definition) picture on a high definition TV . • For details on HD V1080i specification compliant TVs, see page 102. Viewing video recorded in the HDV forma[...]

12 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you hav e following items supplied with your camcorder . The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. “Memory Stick Duo” 16MB (1) (p . 22, 103) Memory Stick Duo adaptor (1) (p. 104) AC Adaptor (1) (p . 13) P ower cord (1) (p . 13) Lens cap (1)[...]

13 Getting Started HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) Step 2: Charging the batter y pack Y ou can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series) (p. 105) after attaching it to your camcorder . POWER switch DC IN jack DC plug AC Adaptor T o the wall outlet P ower cord 1 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arro w until it clic ks[...]

14 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) 4 Connect the power cord to the A C Adaptor and the wall outlet. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. 5 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the A C Adaptor from the DC IN jack on y our camcorder and the DC plug. Disconnect the A C Adaptor from the DC IN jack holdin[...]

15 Getting Started HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) • T ypical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/of f and zooming. Playing time Approximate time (min.) av ailable when you use a fully charged battery pack. HD V format pictures Battery pack LCD panel opened* LCD panel closed NP-FM50 (supplied) 100 110 [...]

16 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) Step 3: T urning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly T o record or play back, slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the respectiv e lamp. When using it for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 20). POWER switch 1 Remove the lens cap. Pull the lens cap string down and attach it to the grip[...]

17 Getting Started HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) T o turn off the power Slide the PO WER switch up to OFF (CHG). • At the time of purchase, the power will be set to turn off automatically if you lea ve your camcorder without any operation attempted for approximately 5 minutes, to save battery po wer. ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 61).[...]

18 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder The LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (  ), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (  ).  90 degrees to the camcorder  180 degrees (max.)  90 degrees (max.) DISPLA Y/BA TT INFO • Do not press the buttons beside the LCD fram[...]

19 Getting Started HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) Step 5: Using the touch panel Y ou can play back recorded pictures (p. 25), or change the settings (p. 40) using the touch panel. Place your hand on the rear side of the LCD panel to support it. Then, touch the buttons displa yed on the screen. T ouch the button on the LCD screen. DISPLA Y/BA TT INFO • P[...]

20 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) Step 6: 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 and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears ev ery time you turn on your camcorder or change the PO WER switch position. • If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months , the built-in rech[...]

21 Getting Started HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memor y Stick Duo” Cassette tape Y ou can use mini DV cassettes only (p. 101). • The recordable time varies depending on [ REC MODE] (p. 56). 1 Slide and hold the OPEN/EJECT lever in the direction of the arro w and open the lid. OPEN/EJECT lev er Lid The cassette compar[...]

22 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) “Memory Stick Duo” Y ou can use only a “Memory Stick Duo” marked with or (p. 103). • The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the image quality or the image size. For details, see page 49. Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the “Memor y Stick Duo” slot in the right direction until it clic ks[...]

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24 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) T o check the latest recording on a “Memory Stick Duo” T ouch . T o delete the picture, touch  [YES]. T ouch to return to the standby mode. • See page 49 for the image size. • Y ou can record a still image on a “Memory Stick Duo, ” while recording movies on a tape or in standby mode by pressing PHO TO deepl[...]

25 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) Recording/Playback Playback 1 Slide the POWER s witch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the PLA Y/EDIT lamp. T o adjust the volume Move the EXPOSURE/V OL lev er up and down to adjust the v olume (p. 29). T o search for a scene during playback T ouch and hold / during playback (Picture Search), or / while[...]

26 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) Functions used for recording/playback, etc. Recording T o use zoom ................  Move the po wer zoom lever  slightly for a slower zoom. Mo ve it further for a faster zoom. Wider range of view: (Wide angle) Close view: (T elephoto) • When using the zoom ring  , set the FOCUS/ ZOOM switch  to ZOO[...]

27 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) Recording/Playback infrared port  with your fingers or other objects and remove the con versions lens (optional). • Adjust the focus manually (p. 27) when it is hard to focus automatically . • Do not use these functions in bright places. This may cause a malfunction. T o make the subject stand out clearer (TELE MA[...]

28 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) T o record in mirror mode ............  Open the LCD panel  90 degrees to the camcorder (  ), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side (  ). • A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the picture will be normal when recorded. T o use the flash .......................  Press (flash[...]

29 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) Recording/Playback  Magnify the picture with T (T elephoto).  T ouch the screen at the point you want to display in the center of the displayed frame.  Adjust the magnification with W (Wide angle)/T (T elephoto). T o cancel, touch [END]. • Y ou cannot change the zoom speed with the zoom buttons on the LCD fram[...]

30 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording movies In the CAMERA-T APE mode 2 1 3 4 5 7 6  Recording format ( or ) (56) Recording mode (SP or LP) is also displayed in the D V format.  Remaining battery (approx.)  Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording))  T ime code (hour: minute: s[...]

31 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) Recording/Playback ( ) is a reference page. The indicators during recording will not be recorded. Viewing movies On a tape 2 qd 4 5 7 qf 1  T ape transport indicator  V ideo operation buttons (25) • When playing back a tape recorded in the HD V and D V formats, and the signal switches between HD V and D V formats,[...]

32 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) Indicators when you made changes Y ou can check the [DISP GUIDE] (p. 19) to check the function of each indicator that appears on the LCD screen. Upper left Upper right Bottom Center Upper left Indicator Meaning Recording format (56) EXT SUR MIC (58) A UDIO MODE (57) * Continuous photo recording (49)   Recordin[...]

33 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) Recording/Playback Searching for the starting point Make sure that the CAMERA-T APE lamp lights up (p. 24). Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH) END SEARCH will not work once you eject the cassette after you hav e recorded on the tape. T ouch  . EN D SE AR CH EX EC UT IN G CANCEL 0: 0 [...]

34 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) Remote Commander Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander . Insulation sheet 6 1 q; 2 3 4 5 7 8 9  PHOT O (p. 24) The on-screen image when you press this button will be recorded as a still image.  SEARCH M. (p. 35)     V ideo control buttons (Rewind, Playback, Fast-forward, P ause, S[...]

35 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) Recording/Playback Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search) Y ou can locate the point where the recording date changes. 1 Slide the POWER s witch down to turn on the PLA Y/EDIT lamp. 2 Press SEARCH M.  . 3 Press  (previous)/  (next)  to select a recording date. P .MENU 30 min DA TE -01 SEACH 60[...]

36 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) Connecting to a TV for viewing Connection methods and image quality will differ depending on what TV to be connected and connectors used. Use the supplied A C Adaptor as the power source (p. 13). See page 39 for “Notes on Connection” and refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. [...]

37 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) Recording/Playback Camcorder TV Menu Setting : Signal flow Cable T ype i.LINK cable (optional) (ST ANDARD SET) [VCR HD V/D V]  [A UTO] (p. 56) [i.LINK CONV]  [OFF] (p.59) Component video cable (supplied) A/V connecting cable (supplied) Do not connect the video plug (yellow). (Red) (White) (Y ellow) (ST ANDARD SET) [...]

38 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) Camcorder TV Menu Setting : Signal flow Cable T ype Component video cable (supplied) A/V connecting cable (supplied) Do not connect the video plug (yellow). (Red) (White) (Y ellow) (ST ANDARD SET) [VCR HD V/D V]  [A UTO] (p. 56) [COMPONENT]  [480i] (p. 59) [TV TYPE]  [16:9] / [4:3] * (p. 59) (Green) Y (Blue) P B[...]

39 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) Recording/Playback Notes on Connection T ype Notes • Requires HDV1080i specification connectors. Consult your TV manufacturer for details. See page 102 for a list of supported devices. • The TV needs to be set so that it recognizes that the camcorder is connected. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your T[...]

40 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) Using the menu items Follo w the instructions below to use each of the menu items listed after this page. 1 Slide the POWER s witch down to turn on the respective lamp. CAMERA-T APE lamp: settings on a tape CAMERA- MEMOR Y lamp: settings on a “Memory Stick Duo” PLA Y/EDIT lamp: settings for viewing/editing 2 T ouch th[...]

41 Using the Menu HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1)  Select the desired item. • Y ou can also touch the item directly to select it.  Customize the item. After finishing the settings, touch  (close) to hide the menu screen. If you decide not to change the setting, touch to return to the previous screen.[...]

42 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) Menu items Position of lamp: T APE MEMORY PLA Y/EDIT CAMERA SET menu (p. 44) PROGRAM AE   – SPOT METER   – WHITE BAL.   – SHARPNESS   – SHUTTR SPEED  – – AUTO SHUTTER  – – AE SHIFT   – CAMERA COLOR   – WB SHIFT   – SPOT FOCUS   – FLASH SET – ?[...]

43 Using the Menu HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) EDIT/PLA Y menu (p. 55) V AR. SPD PB – –  REC CTRL – –  BURN DVD – –  END SEARCH  –  ST AND ARD SET menu (p. 56) VCR HDV/DV – –  REC FORMA T  – – DV SET  –  VOLUME    MUL TI-SOUND – –  MIC LEVEL  – – EXT SUR MIC  – – LCD/VF SET[...]

44 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) CAMERA SET menu Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (SPOT METER/WHITE BAL./STEADYSHOT , etc.) The default settings are marked with  . The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 40 for details on selecting menu items. PROGRAM AE Y ou can record pictures effectiv [...]

45 Using the Menu HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) Continued  • If you set [SPO T METER], the exposure is set to the manual mode automatically . WHITE BAL. (White balance) Y ou can adjust the color balance to the brightness of the recording en vironment. Set the A UTO LOCK switch to OFF beforehand (p. 27).  AUTO The white balance is adjusted automat[...]

46 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) • For example, if you select 1/100 second, [100] appears on the screen. • When shooting a bright subject, setting the shutter speed to a faster value is recommended. • At a slow shutter speed, automatic focus may be lost. Use a tripod and adjust the focus manually . • When recording under a discharge tube such as [...]

47 Using the Menu HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) Continued  (No flash): Records without flash. • The redeye reduction may not produce the desired effect due to indi vidual differences and other conditions. SUPER NS (Super NightShot) The picture will be recorded at a maximum of 16 times the sensitivity of NightShot recording if you set [SUPER NS] to[...]

48 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) 80 Pixels Darker Brightness Brighter • The left area on the graph shows the darker areas of the picture while the right area shows the brighter areas. SELF-TIMER The self-timer starts recording after about 10 seconds.  T ouch  [SELF-TIMER]  [ON]  . appears.  Press REC ST AR T/STOP to record movies, or PHO[...]

49 Using the Menu HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) ST ANDARD ( ) Records still images at the standard image quality lev el.  IMAGE SIZE  1920 × 1440 ( ) Records still images clearly . 1920 × 1080 ( ) Records still images clearly in the wide (16:9) ratio. 1440 × 1080 ( ) Allows you to record more still images in relativ ely clear quality . 640 × 48[...]

50 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA-T APE or PLA Y/EDIT * 1440 × 810 1080 × 810 640 × 480 640 × 360 16MB (supplied) 25 60 34 80 96 240 115 240 32MB 51 120 69 160 190 485 240 485 64MB 100 240 135 325 390 980 490 980 128MB 205 490 280 650 780 1970 980 1970 256MB 370 890 500 1150 1400 3550 1750 3550 512MB 760 1800 100[...]

51 Using the Menu HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) REC FOLDER (Recording folder) Select the folder to be used for recording with / , then touch . • As the default setting, pictures are sav ed in the 101MSDCF folder . • Once you record a picture in a folder , the same folder will be set as the default folder for playback. PB FOLDER (Playback folder) Sele[...]

52 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) D. EFFECT (Digital effect) Y ou can add digital effects to your recordings.  T ouch the desired effect.  Adjust the effect with / , then touch . When you select [STILL], the image when you touch is sav ed as a still image. Effect Items to adjust CINEMA EFECT * No adjustment necessary . STILL The degree of transparen[...]

53 Using the Menu HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) TRAIL Records a picture so that an incidental image like a trail is left. OLD MOVIE Adds an old movie ef fect with a sepia hue to pictures. • Y ou cannot change to another digital effect while recording pictures on a tape with [CINEMA EFECT] selected. • Y ou cannot record pictures edited using special e[...]

54 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) PICT .APPLI. menu (Continued) B] and the recording setting changes to the registered one. T ouch [BA CK] to register again or touch [END] to finish the operation. • Y ou cannot register the setting while recording. • It takes about 4 seconds to change to the registered setting. • If you register [SHO T TRANS], the [...]

55 Using the Menu HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) EDIT/PLA Y menu Settings for editing or playing back in various modes (V AR.SPD PB/END SEARCH, etc.) The default settings are marked with  . The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 40 for details on selecting menu items. V AR.SPD PB (Various speed playback) Y ou can pla[...]

56 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) able to recognize the video signal from this camcorder . • When [A UTO] is selected and the signal switches between HD V and D V formats, the picture and sound disappear temporarily . • When [i.LINK CONV] is set to [ON HD V  D V], pictures are output as follows: – at [AUT O], an HD V signal is con verted to the D[...]

57 Using the Menu HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1)  WIDE SELECT Y ou can select the picture size for the TV to be connected. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV .  16:9 WIDE Y ou can record the picture for the full screen. 4:3 ( ) Y ou can record the picture for the normal screen. On the LCD screen or viewfinder when setting t[...]

58 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) LCD/VF SET The recorded picture will not be affected by this operation.  LCD BRIGHT Y ou can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.  Adjust the brightness with / .  T ouch . • Y ou can also turn off the LCD backlight (p.18).  LCD BL LEVEL Y ou can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen’ s backlight. [...]

59 Using the Menu HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) COMPONENT Select [COMPONENT] when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack. 480i Select when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack.  1080i/480i Select when connecting your camcorder to a TV that has the component input jack and is capable of displaying the[...]

60 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) ST ANDARD SET menu (Continued) * Appears only during tape playback. • The exposure adjustment v alue (0EV), a shutter speed, and the aperture value appear when still images on a “Memory Stick Duo” are played back. • appears for a picture recorded using a flash. • In the D A TE/TIME data display , the date and t[...]

61 Using the Menu HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) DISP OUTPUT  LCD PANEL Shows displays such as the time code on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder . V-OUT/P ANEL Shows displays such as the time code on the TV screen, LCD screen, and in the viewfinder . MENU ROT A TE  NORMAL Scrolls the menu items downw ards by touching . OPPOSITE Scrolls the men[...]

62 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) Customizing Personal Menu Y ou can add desired menu items to Personal Menu, and customize Personal Menu settings for each PO WER switch position. This is con venient if you add frequently used menu items to Personal Menu. Adding a menu item Y ou can add up to 28 menu items for each PO WER switch position. Delete a less im[...]

63 Using the Menu HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) Arranging the order of menu items displayed on Personal Menu 1 T ouch  [P-MENU SET UP]  [SORT]. If the desired menu item is not displayed, touch / . 2 T ouch the menu item y ou want to move. 3 T ouch / to move the menu item to the desired place. 4 T ouch . T o sort more items, repeat steps 2 to 4 . 5 [...]

64 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) Dubbing to another device such as a VCR, DVD recorder , etc. Use the supplied A C Adaptor as the power source (p. 13). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. Connecting to external devices The connection method and the image quality will differ depending on the video equipment and[...]

65 Dubbing/Editing HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) Continued  Using an i.LINK cable (optional) The dubbed format differs depending on the video recording format or recording equipment format. Select the required settings from the table below and mak e the menu settings. • Disconnect the i.LINK cable (optional) before changing these menu settings, othe[...]

66 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) • The following cannot be output via the HD V/D V interface (i.LINK) jack: – Indicators – Pictures edited with [PICT . EFFECT] (p. 53) or [D. EFFECT] (p. 52). – Titles that are recorded on other camcorder . • T o record the date/time and camera settings data when connected by the A/V connecting cable (supplied),[...]

67 Dubbing/Editing HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) Recording pictures from a VCR Y ou can record pictures from a VCR on a tape. Y ou can record a scene as a still image on a “Memory Stick Duo. ” Be sure to insert a cassette or a “Memory Stick Duo” for recording in your camcorder beforehand. • Y ou need an i.LINK cable (optional) for this operatio[...]

68 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) Dubbing pictures from a tape to a “Memor y Stick Duo” Y ou can record still images on a “Memory Stick Duo. ” Make sure you hav e a recorded tape and a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted into your camcorder . 1 Slide the POWER s witch down to turn on the PLA Y/EDIT lamp. 2 Search and record the scene y ou want to reco[...]

69 Dubbing/Editing HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) Deleting recorded pictures from the “Memor y Stick Duo” 1 Slide the POWER s witch down to turn on the PLA Y/EDIT lamp. 2 T ouch . 101 2 / 10 101–0001 60 min P- ME NU ME MO R Y PLA Y ME MO R Y PLA Y 1920 60 min 101–0001 3 Select a picture you want to delete with / . • T o delete all pictures at on[...]

70 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) Selecting still images for printing (Print mark) The DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard is used to select images for printing on your camcorder . By marking images that you want to print out, you do not need to reselect them when you print them out. (Y ou cannot specify the number of printouts.) 1 Slide the POWER [...]

71 Dubbing/Editing HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) • W e cannot guarantee the operation of models that are not PictBridge compatible. Printing 1 Select the image to be printed with / . 2 T ouch  [COPIES]. 3 Select the number of copies to be printed with / . Y ou can set a maximum of 20 copies of one image to be printed. 4 T ouch  [END]. T o print t[...]

72 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) Jacks to connect external devices  ...Open the shoe cov er .  -  ...Open the jac k cover .  Active Interf ace Shoe The Activ e Interface Shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light, a flash, or a microphone. The accessory can be turned on or off as you operate the PO WER switch on your c[...]

73 Using a computer HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) Connecting to a computer When connecting your camcorder to the computer , you can operate the followings: Copy the still images on a “Memor y Stick Duo” to the computer  p . 73 Copy the mo vie in the HD V format on a tape to the computer  p . 76 Copy the mo vie in the D V format on a tape to the[...]

74 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) Copying still images to a computer (Continued) to USB jack USB cable (supplied) to USB jack • Do not connect your camcorder to the computer at this point. • The computer may not recognize the camcorder if you connect them with the USB cable (supplied) before turning on your camcorder . • Refer to 76 page for the rec[...]

75 Using a computer HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1)     Folder containing image files recorded using other camcorders without the folder creation function (for playback only)  Folder containing image files recorded with your camcorder When no new folders ha ve been created, only [101MSDCF] is displayed.  Folder containing mo vie data re[...]

76 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) For Macintosh users  Close do wn all applications running on the computer .  Drag and drop the dri ve icon on the desktop onto the [T rash] icon.  Disconnect the USB cable (supplied) from the camcorder and computer . • If you are using Mac OS X, turn off the computer before disconnecting the USB cable and eject[...]

77 Using a computer HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) Connecting in the opposite order may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a malfunction of your camcorder . • The computer may hang up or may not recognize the signal from your camcorder in the following situation. – Making the following setup to connect your camcorder to a computer that[...]

78 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) Creating a DVD (Direct Access to “Click to DVD”) Y ou can create DVDs from a tape when you connect your camcorder to a Sony V AIO series computer * with “Click to D VD” installed via an i.LINK cable (optional). The picture is automatically copied and written to a D VD. The following procedures describe ho w to cre[...]

79 Using a computer HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) 1 T urn on the computer . Close all applications running with an i.LINK. 2 Prepare the power source f or the camcorder . Use the supplied A C Adaptor as the power source since it tak es a few hours to create a D VD. 3 Slide the POWER s witch down to turn on the PLA Y/EDIT lamp. 4 T ouch  [MENU]  (ST[...]

80 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) T o cancel the operation T ouch [CANCEL] on the LCD screen of your camcorder . • Y ou cannot cancel the operation after [Finalizing D VD.] is displayed on the LCD screen of your camcorder . • Do not disconnect the i.LINK cable (optional) or set the POWER switch to another mode on your camcorder until the picture is co[...]

81 T roubleshooting HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) T roubleshooting If you run into any problems using your camcorder , use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, remove the po wer source and contact your Sony dealer . Overall operations The power does not turn on. • The battery pack is discharged, running lo w , or no[...]

82 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) T roubleshooting (Continued) The power turns off frequently although the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate. • A problem has occurred in the remaining battery time indicator , or the battery pack has not been charged enough. Fully char ge the battery again to cor[...]

83 T roubleshooting HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) The buttons on the touch panel do not w ork correctly or do not work at all. • Adjust the screen ([CALIBRA TION]) (p. 109). The picture in the viewfinder is not c lear . • Use the viewfinder lens adjustment le ver to adjust the lens (p. 18). The picture in the viewfinder has disappeared. • Close [...]

84 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) T roubleshooting (Continued) Pictures cannot be deleted. • Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the “Memory Stick Duo. ” (p. 103) • Cancel image protection on the picture (p. 69). • The maximum number of pictures that you can delete at one time is 100. Y ou cannot delete all pictures at once. • Release[...]

85 T roubleshooting HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) • Set the write-protect tab to REC or insert a new cassette (p. 101). • The tape is stuck to the drum due to moisture condensation. Remove the cassette and lea ve your camcorder for at least 1 hour , then re-insert the cassette (p. 108). The zoom does not function. • Y ou cannot use the zoom while e[...]

86 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) T roubleshooting (Continued) – When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA-T APE – When the optional microphone (ECM-HST1 or ECM-HQP1) is attached • Even if auto flashing or (Auto redeye reduction) is selected, you cannot use the internal flash with: – [SPO TLIGHT], [SUNSET&MOON], and [LANDSCAPE] of [PR OGRAM AE][...]

87 T roubleshooting HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) The focus does not function. • Y ou cannot operate focus while executing [SHO T TRANS]. [STEAD YSHO T] does not function. • Set [STEAD YSHOT] to [ON] (p. 48). • [STEAD YSHOT] does not function during [SHO T TRANS] (p. 54). The BA CK LIGHT function does not function. • The B A CK LIGHT function is [...]

88 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) T roubleshooting (Continued) • Set [STEAD YSHOT] to [OFF] (p. 48). Tiny spots in white appear on the screen. • The spots appear at a slower shutter speed. This is not a malfunction. Picture appears too bright on the screen, and the subject does not appear on the screen. • Cancel the B A CK LIGHT function (p. 27). Pl[...]

89 T roubleshooting HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) • Adjust [SHARPNESS] to the (soften) side (p. 45). No sound or only a low sound is hear d. • Set [MUL TI-SOUND] to [STEREO] (p. 57). • T urn up the volume (p. 25). • Adjust [ A UDIO MIX] from the [ST2] (additional sound) side until the sound is heard appropriately (p. 57). • When you are using a[...]

90 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) T roubleshooting (Continued) component video cable (supplied). • Set [COMPONENT] on the (ST ANDARD SET) menu according to the requirements of the connected device (p. 59). • When you are using the component video cable (supplied), make sure the red and white plugs of the A/V connecting cable are connected (p. 36). The[...]

91 T roubleshooting HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) – TELE MA CR O – [COLOR SLOW S] – When the A UTO LOCK switch is set to ON (p. 27) Y ou cannot use [SPO T METER]. • Y ou cannot use [SPO T METER] together with: – NightShot – [COLOR BAR] – [CINEMA EFECT] of [D. EFFECT] – [COLOR SLOW S] – When the A UTO LOCK switch is set to ON (p. 27) •[...]

92 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) T roubleshooting (Continued) – [PR OGRAM AE] – [COLOR BAR] – When the FOCUS/ZOOM switch is set to A UTO [COLOR SLO W S] does not operate correctly . • Y ou cannot use [COLOR SLOW S] together with: – [F ADER] – [D. EFFECT] – [PR OGRAM AE] – [SHUTTR SPEED] – [COLOR BAR] – NightShot – [SPO T METER] – [...]

93 T roubleshooting HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) – [PICT . EFFECT] – When [ WIDE SELECT] of [D V SET] is set to [4:3] – [PR OGRAM AE] – [SPO T METER] – When [SHUTTR SPEED] is set to [MANU AL] Y ou cannot use [PICT . EFFECT]. • Y ou cannot use [PICT . EFFECT] together with: – [COLOR BAR] – [OLD MO VIE] or [CINEMA EFECT] of [D. EFFECT] •[...]

94 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) Y ou cannot add sound to the recorded tape. • Y ou cannot add sound to the recorded tape on this unit. New sound added to a recor ded tape on another camcorder is not heard. • Adjust [ A UDIO MIX] from the [ST1] (original sound) side until the sound is heard appropriately (p. 57). Still pictures cannot be dubbed from [...]

95 T roubleshooting HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) [Remov able Disk] does not appear on the computer screen. • Slide the PO WER switch down to turn on the PLA Y/EDIT lamp, then set [USB SELECT] to [MEMOR Y STICK]. • Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into your camcorder . • Disconnect the USB device other than the k eyboard, the mouse, and the camcorde[...]

96 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) W arning indicators and messages Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 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 ev en after you have tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony serv[...]

97 T roubleshooting HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) Fast flashing: • The tape has run out. *  (Eject cassette warning)* Slow flashing: • The write-protect tab on the cassette is set to lock (p. 101). Fast flashing: • Moisture condensation has occurred (p. 108). • The self-diagnosis display code is displayed (p. 96).  (W arning indicator pe[...]

98 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) Warning indicators and messages (Continued)  The tape is locked - chec k the tab (p. 101) .  The tape has reached the end. • Rewind or change the tape.  “Memory Stick Duo” Insert a Memory Stick (p. 22) . Reinsert the Memory Stick. • Reinsert the “Memory Stick Duo” a few times. If e ven then the ind[...]

99 T roubleshooting HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1)  Flash Charging… Cannot recor d still images. • Y ou are trying to record a still image while charging the flash (optional) Microphone attached. Cannot use flash.  Others Cannot record due to cop yright protection (p. 101) . Change to correct tape format. • The pictures cannot be played back[...]

100 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) Using your camcorder abroad Power supply Y ou can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using the A C Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the A C 100 V to 240 V , 50/60 Hz range. Use a commercially av ailable AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary , depending on the design of the wall outlet [b]. AC-L15A/L15B [a[...]

101 Additional Information HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) HDV format and recording/playback Y our camcorder is capable of recording in both HD V and DV formats. Y ou can use mini DV format cassettes only . Use a cassette with the mark. is a trademark. Y our camcorder is not compatible with cassettes with Cassette Memory . What is the HDV ( ) format? The H[...]

102 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) Do not put a label along this border . Labeling position  After using the cassette Rewind the tape to the be ginning to avoid distortion of the picture or the sound. The cassette should then be put in its case, and stored in an upright position.  When cleaning the gold-plated connector Generally , clean the gold-pl[...]

103 Additional Information HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) About the “Memor y Stick” A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable IC recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds the capacity of a floppy disk. Y ou can use only a “Memory Stick Duo, ” which is about the half size of a standard “Memory Stick” in your camcorder . Howe ver , a[...]

104 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1)  On a location for use Do not use or keep the “Memory Stick Duo” in the following locations. • Places subject to extremely high temperature, such as a car parked outside in the summer . • Places under direct sunlight. • Places with extremely high humidity or subject to corrosiv e gases.  On the Memory Sti[...]

105 Additional Information HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack This unit is compatible with an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). Y our camcorder operates only with an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. “InfoLITHIUM” M series battery packs hav e the mark. What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack? An “InfoLIT[...]

106 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) About battery life • The battery life is limited. Battery capacity drops little by little as you use it more and more, and as time passes. When the av ailable battery time is shortened considerably , a probable cause is that the battery pack has reached the end of its life. Please buy a ne w battery pack. • The batte[...]

107 Additional Information HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) Continued  The baud rate is listed under “Specifications” in the operating instructions of each piece of equipment. It is also indicated near the i.LINK interface on some devices. The baud rate may differ from the indicated value when the unit is connected to a device with a dif ferent maxi[...]

108 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) • Keep the Remote Commander and b utton-type battery out of children’ s reach. If the battery is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor immediately . • If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked, – consult your local authorized Sony service facility . – wash off any liquid that may ha ve contacted your ski[...]

109 Additional Information HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) Continued  your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility to hav e the video head replaced. LCD screen • Do not exert e xcessive pressure on the LCD screen, as it may cause damage. • If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD screen. This is[...]

110 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) not use your camcorder at all without the A C adaptor connected or the battery pack attached. Howe ver , ev en if the pre-installed rechargeable battery is not char ged, the camcorder operation will not be affected as long as you are not recording the date.  Procedures Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet using the[...]

111 Additional Information HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) Focal length f=5.1 ~ 51 mm (7/32 ~ 2 1/8 in.) When con verted to a 35 mm still camera In CAMERA-T APE * 2 : 41 ~ 480 mm (1 5/8 ~ 19 in.) (16:9), 50 ~ 590 mm (2 ~ 23 1/4 in.) (4:3) In CAMERA-MEMOR Y : 37 ~ 370 mm (1 1/2 ~ 14 5/8 in.) (4:3), 40 ~ 400 mm (1 5/8 ~ 15 3/4 in.) (16:9) F1.8 ~ 2.1 Filter d[...]

112 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) Storage temperature -20 °C to + 60 °C (-4 °F to + 140 °F) Dimensions (approx.) 71 × 94 × 188 mm (2 7/8 × 3 3/4 × 7 1/2 in.) (w/h/d) excluding the projecting parts Mass (approx.) 680 g (1lb7oz) main unit only 780 g (1lb11oz) including the NP-FM50 rechargeable battery pack, D VM60 cassette and lens cap. Supplied ac[...]

113 Quick Reference HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) Identifying parts and controls  Power zoom le ver (26)  PHO TO button (24)  CAMERA-T APE, CAMERA-MEMOR Y , PLA Y/EDIT mode lamps (16)  PO WER switch (16)  “Memory Stick Duo” slot (22)  Access lamp (22, 103)  Activ e Interface Shoe (72)  Flash  (flash) button (28)  NIGHTS[...]

114 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1)  Lens cap (16, 24)  Zoom buttons (26)  REC ST AR T/STOP button (24)  LCD screen/touch panel (4, 19)  HD V/DV Interface (i.LINK) jack (72)  (USB) jack (72)  DISPLA Y/B A TT INFO button (29)  COMPONENT OUT jack (72)  A/V OUT jack (72)  RESET button (29)  Eyecup  V iewfinder (18)  V i[...]

115 Quick Reference HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1)  Microphone (29)  Zoom ring/focus ring (26, 27)  Holes for the lens hood  Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens) (5)  TELE MA CRO b utton (27)  Camera recording lamp (29)  Remote sensor (29)  FOCUS/ZOOM switch (26, 27)  B ACK LIGHT button (27)  EXP ANDED FOCUS button (27)  EXPOSURE button[...]

116 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) Index Numeric 1080i/480i ............................ 59 12BIT ................................... 57 16BIT ................................... 57 480i ...................................... 59 A A/V connecting cable ........................................ 37, 64 A/V OUT jack ................ 36, 64 Access lamp ........[...]

117 Quick Reference HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) Folder NEW FOLDER ............. 51 PB FOLDER (Playback folder) ........................... 51 REC FOLDER (Recording folder) ........ 51 FORMA T ..................... 51, 103 Frame-by-frame playback .... 55 Full charge ........................... 14 G Grip belt ............................... 16 GUIDEFRAME[...]

118 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) O OLD MO VIE ....................... 53 ONE PUSH .......................... 45 OPEN/EJECT lev er .............. 21 OUTDOOR .......................... 45 P P AL .................................... 100 P ASTEL ............................... 53 PB FOLDER (Playback folder) .................. 51 PB zoom ....................[...]

119 Quick Reference HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) TELE MA CR O button ... 27, 86 TIME/LANGU. menu .......... 61 Time code ............................. 30 T ouch panel .......................... 19 Trademark .......................... 123 TRAIL .................................. 53 Transmitter ........................... 34 Tripod .......................[...]

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HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1) On trademarks • “Memory Stick, ” , “Memory Stick Duo, ” , “Memory Stick PRO Duo, ” , “MagicGate, ” , “MagicGate Memory Stick” and “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • i.LINK and are tra[...]