Sony Handycam DCR-HC27E Page 37 Operating Manual Download

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The value set before Easy Handycam operation will be retained during Easy Handycam operation.

Menu items

• Available menu items (

) vary depending on which lamp is lit.

• During Easy Handycam operation, the following settings are automatically applied (p. 18).

CAMERA

PLAY/EDIT

Easy Handycam

MANUAL SET menu

(p. 38)

PROGRAM AE

–

AUTO

P EFFECT

OFF

AUTO SHTR

–

CAMERA SET menu

(p. 39)

D ZOOM

–

OFF

WIDE SEL

–

4:3

STEADYSHOT

–

EDITSEARCH

–

OFF

N.S.LIGHT

–

PLAYER SET (DCR-HC27E)/
VCR SET (DCR-HC28E) menu

(p. 41)

AUDIO MIX

–

LCD/VF SET menu

(p. 41)

LCD B.L.

BRT NORMAL

LCD COLOR

–

VF B.L.

BRT NORMAL

WIDE DISP

–

TAPE SET menu

(p. 42)

REC MODE (DCR-HC27E)

–

REC MODE (DCR-HC28E)

AUDIO MODE

–

12BIT

REMAIN

AUTO

SETUP MENU menu

(p. 43)

CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE

DEMO MODE

–

OTHERS menu

(p. 44)

WORLD TIME

–*

BEEP

A.SHUT OFF

5min

DISP OUT

LCD

Summary of Contents for Handycam DCR-HC27E

Page 1: ... 12 1 2006 Sony Corporation Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide DCR HC27E HC28E Getting Started 8 Recording Playback 18 Using the Menu 30 Dubbing Editing 45 Troubleshooting 51 Additional Information 61 ...

Page 2: ...the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters 9 8 feet Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway fail restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable i LINK etc again Disposal of Old Electrical Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries wit...

Page 3: ...ble under the current recording or playback conditions The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely high precision technology so over 99 99 of the pixels are operational for effective use However there may be some tiny black points and or bright points white red blue or green in color that appear constantly on the LCD screen and the viewfinder These points are normal results ...

Page 4: ...red using a digital still camera and therefore may appear different The on screen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures Change the screen language before using your camcorder if necessary p 14 The illustrations used on this manual are based on the model DCR HC28E The model name is indicated on the bottom of your camcorder Design and specifications of re...

Page 5: ...ust the exposure for backlit subjects BACK LIGHT To adjust the focus for an off center subject SPOT FOCUS To fix the exposure for the selected subject Flexible spot meter To record in mirror mode To use a tripod To use a Shoulder Belt Playback To play back the images with added special effects Picture effect Recording playback To check the remaining battery Battery Info To turn off the operation c...

Page 6: ...IX LCD VF SET menu 41 LCD B L LCD COLOR VF B L etc TAPE SET menu 42 REC MODE AUDIO MODE REMAIN SETUP MENU menu 43 CLOCK SET LANGUAGE etc OTHERS menu 44 WORLD TIME BEEP etc Dubbing to VCR DVD device etc 45 Recording pictures from a VCR etc DCR HC28E 47 Dubbing sound to a recorded tape 48 Jacks to connect external devices 50 Troubleshooting 51 Warning indicators and messages 58 Using the Menu Dubbin...

Page 7: ...7 Using your camcorder abroad 61 Usable cassette tapes 61 About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack 62 About i LINK 64 Maintenance and precautions 65 Specifications 68 Index 71 Additional Information ...

Page 8: ...the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied AC Adaptor 1 p 9 Mains lead 1 p 9 A V connecting cable 1 p 28 45 Lens cap 1 p 12 20 To attach the lens cap Attach the lens cap to the metal fittings of the grip belt as illustrated below using the strap Rechargeable battery pack NP FP30 1 p 9 62 Operating Guide This manual 1 ...

Page 9: ...f the battery pack and your camcorder 1 then attach the battery pack and click it into place 2 2 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to OFF CHG The default setting 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder POWER switch DC IN jack DC plug AC Adaptor Mains lead To the wall socket 1 2 With the v mark facing to the LCD screen DC IN jack Continued ...

Page 10: ...ery pack The battery pack will not lose its charge in this case To remove the battery pack 1 Slide the POWER switch to OFF CHG Hold down the V BATT battery release lever with one hand 2 Remove the battery in the direction of the arrow with the other hand When storing the battery pack Fully discharge the battery before storing it for an extended period p 63 Charging time Approximate time min requir...

Page 11: ...red with the camcorder at 25 C 77 F 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F is recommended The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures The recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder On the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall socket when using the AC Adaptor Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall socke...

Page 12: ... pictures After you have set the date and time CLOCK SET p 16 the next time you turn on the power of your camcorder the current date and time will be displayed on the LCD screen for a few seconds 3 Hold the camcorder correctly 4 Ensure a good grip then fasten the grip belt To turn off the power 1 Slide the POWER switch to OFF CHG 2 Attach the lens cap At the time of purchase the power will be set ...

Page 13: ... See LCD BRT p 35 to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen You can view pictures using the viewfinder to avoid wearing down the battery or when the picture seen on the LCD screen is poor You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder backlight by selecting LCD VF SET VF B L p 42 You can adjust the FADER and the EXPOSURE setting using the viewfinder p 33 The LCD panel 2 1 180 degrees max 90 degr...

Page 14: ...icators Press DISP BATT INFO to toggle the screen indicators such as time code on or off You can change the on screen displays to show messages in a specified language Select the screen language in LANGUAGE on the SETUP MENU p 30 43 You can easily check the meaning of each indicator p 25 that appears on the LCD screen 1 Touch 2 Touch DISP GUIDE The indicators vary depending on the settings Touch t...

Page 15: ...cators in the area are listed on the screen If you cannot find the indicator you want to check touch PAGE r PAGE R to toggle When you touch RET the screen returns to the area selecting display To finish the operation Touch END DISP GUIDE END FOCUS MANUAL PROGRAM AE SPOTLIGHT P EFFECT SEPIA 1 2 RET PAGE PAGE ...

Page 16: ...tep 4 when you set the clock for the first time 1 Touch t MENU 2 Select SETUP MENU with then touch EXEC 3 Select CLOCK SET with then touch EXEC 4 Set Y year with then touch You can set any year up to the year 2079 5 Set M month then touch and repeat for D day H hour and M minute The clock starts The date and time are not displayed while recording but they are automatically recorded on the tape and...

Page 17: ... up 2 Insert a cassette with its window facing outwards then press The cassette compartment automatically slides back in Do not force the cassette compartment closed by pressing the portion marked while it is sliding in It may cause a malfunction 3 Close the lid To eject the cassette Open the lid following the same procedure as described in step 1 and remove the cassette OPEN EJECT lever Lid Windo...

Page 18: ...y mode on a cassette Recording A B D C With this Easy Handycam operation most of the camera settings are automatically optimally adjusted which frees you from detailed adjustments The screen font size increases for easy viewing Remove the lens cap p 12 If the POWER switch A is set to OFF CHG slide it while pressing the green button EASY appears on the screen D A 0 00 00 REC FN 60min The indicator ...

Page 19: ...turn to the default setting automatically p 37 Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you want to add any effects or settings to the images Almost all the settings are returned to the previous situation x Unavailable buttons during Easy Handycam During Easy Handycam operation the BACK LIGHT button p 22 is unavailable Invalid during Easy Handycam operation appears if operations not available during Easy...

Page 20: ...ress REC START STOP to start recording To stop movie recording Press REC START STOP again Lens cap Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on the sides of the cap POWER switch REC START STOP If the POWER switch is set to OFF CHG slide it while pressing the green button A The indicator A changes STBY to REC ...

Page 21: ...t playback To adjust the volume Touch t PAGE1 t VOL then to adjust the volume To search for a scene during playback Touch and hold during playback Picture Search or while fast forwarding or rewinding the tape Skip Scan You can play back in various modes V SPD PLAY p 36 A B C A Stop B Play Pause toggles as you touch it Playback automatically stops if pause is engaged for more than 3 minutes C Rewin...

Page 22: ...image blurring as desired when the power zoom lever is set to the T Telephoto side To record in dark places NightShot plus 2 Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch 2 to ON and NIGHTSHOT PLUS appear The NightShot plus function uses infrared light Therefore do not cover the infrared port 3 with your fingers or other objects Remove the conversion lens optional if it is attached Adjust the focus manually FOCUS...

Page 23: ... with added special effects Picture effect q See P EFFECT on page 38 To check the remaining battery Battery Info 7 Set the POWER switch to OFF CHG then press DISP BATT INFO 7 The battery information appears for about 7 seconds You can view the battery information for up to 20 seconds by pressing DISP BATT INFO again while the battery information is displayed To turn off the operation confirmation ...

Page 24: ...ode hour minute second frame E Recording capacity of the tape approx 43 F Function button 30 The date time during recording and the camera setting data will be recorded automatically They do not appear on the screen during recording but you can check them as DATA CODE during playback p 35 G Tape transport indicator H Video operation buttons 21 Recording Data code during recording 1 2 3 4 5 6 Viewi...

Page 25: ...tor Meaning AUDIO MODE 42 Indicator Meaning DV input 47 Indicator Meaning NightShot plus 22 Z Warning 58 0 00 00 STBY FN E D I T 60min 60min Upper left Upper right Bottom Center Indicator Meaning Flexible spot meter 32 Manual exposure 34 9 Manual focus 32 Backlight 22 PROGRAM AE 38 Picture effect 38 n White balance 34 Wide select 40 SteadyShot off 40 Panel off 33 EDITSEARCH 40 E D I T is a referen...

Page 26: ...lable when the POWER switch is set to PLAY EDIT You can search for the start point to start the next recording while viewing the pictures on the screen The sound is not played back during the search 1 Touch t PAGE1 t MENU 2 Select CAMERA SET with then touch EXEC 3 Select EDITSEARCH with then touch EXEC 4 Select ON with then touch EXEC t 5 Touch and hold to go backward to go forward and release it ...

Page 27: ...ENU 2 Select CAMERA SET with then touch EXEC 3 Select EDITSEARCH with then touch EXEC 4 Select ON with then touch EXEC t 5 Touch The last few seconds of the most recently recorded scene are played back Then your camcorder is set to the standby Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes Rec review 0 00 00 STBY 60min EDIT FN ...

Page 28: ...necting cable In this case the yellow standard video plug connection is not necessary S VIDEO connection only will not output audio You can display the time code on the TV screen by setting DISP OUT to V OUT LCD p 44 When connecting your camcorder to a TV through a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 etc if the VCR ha...

Page 29: ...29 Recording Playback ...

Page 30: ...uch 2 Touch the desired page 3 Touch the desired button 4 Select the desired setting then touch t close With some settings you do not have to touch x To use menu items For details of the items see page 38 1 Touch t MENU on PAGE1 The menu index screen appears 2 Select the desired menu Touch to select the item then touch EXEC The process in step 3 and 4 is the same as that in step 2 3 Select the des...

Page 31: ...ect the desired menu Touch MENU then select the desired menu 3 Change your item setting After finishing the settings touch close to hide the menu screen Each touch of RET takes you to the previous screen Cancel Easy Handycam operation to use menu items normally 0 00 00 STBY FN 60min ...

Page 32: ...en the focus cannot be adjusted any closer and appears when the focus cannot be adjusted farther away To adjust the focus automatically touch AUTO in step 1 It is easier to focus on the subject by moving the power zoom lever towards T telephoto to adjust the focus then towards W wide angle to adjust the zoom for recording When you want to record a subject at close range move the power zoom lever t...

Page 33: ...d WHITE BLACK MOSC FADER MONOTONE When fading in the picture gradually changes from black and white to color When fading out it gradually changes from color to black and white Using the viewfinder You can adjust EXPOSURE and FADER while using the viewfinder by having the LCD panel rotated 180 degrees and closed with the screen facing out 1 Make sure that the CAMERA lamp lights up 2 Close the LCD p...

Page 34: ...sodium lamps or incandescent like color lamps ONE PUSH The white balance will be adjusted according to the ambient light 1 Touch ONE PUSH 2 Frame a white object such as a piece of paper to fill the screen under the same lighting conditions as you will shoot the subject 3 Touch flashes quickly When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory the indicator stops flashing Do not shak...

Page 35: ...isplays camera setting data ASteadyShot off BExposure CWhite balance DGain EShutter speed FAperture value In the DATE TIME data display the date and time are displayed in the same area If you record a picture without setting the clock and will appear During Easy Handycam operation you can set DATE TIME only You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen The recorded picture will not be affected b...

Page 36: ...ch change the playback direction frame play back slowly ySLOW To reverse direction frame t ySLOW play back 2 times faster double speed double speed To reverse direction frame t double speed play back frame by frame frame during playback pause To reverse direction frame during frame playback Horizontal lines may appear at the top bottom or in the center of the screen This is not a malfunction Pictu...

Page 37: ...O P EFFECT z z OFF AUTO SHTR z ON CAMERA SET menu p 39 D ZOOM z OFF WIDE SEL z 4 3 STEADYSHOT z ON EDITSEARCH z OFF N S LIGHT z ON PLAYER SET DCR HC27E VCR SET DCR HC28E menu p 41 AUDIO MIX z LCD VF SET menu p 41 LCD B L z z BRT NORMAL LCD COLOR z z VF B L z z BRT NORMAL WIDE DISP z z TAPE SET menu p 42 REC MODE DCR HC27E z SP REC MODE DCR HC28E z z SP AUDIO MODE z 12BIT REMAIN z z AUTO SETUP MENU...

Page 38: ...EACH SKI Select to prevent people s faces from appearing dark in strong light or reflected light such as at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope PROGRAM AE SUNSETMOON Select to maintain the atmosphere of situations such as sunsets general night views or fireworks LANDSCAPE Select to shoot distant subjects clearly This setting also prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in w...

Page 39: ...Not available during playback AUTO SHTR Auto shutter CAMERA SET menu D ZOOM WIDE SEL STEADYSHOT etc The default settings are marked with B The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected See page 30 for details on selecting menu items You can select the maximum zoom level in case you want to zoom to a level greater than 20 the default setting while recording on a tape Note that th...

Page 40: ...c review p 26 When using the NightShot plus p 22 function to record you can record clearer pictures by setting N S LIGHT which emits infrared light invisible to ON the default setting Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects p 22 Remove the conversion lens optional if it is attached The maximum shooting distance using N S LIGHT is about 3 m 10 feet If you record subjects i...

Page 41: ...st the brightness of the LCD screen s backlight The recorded picture will not be affected by this operation B BRT NORMAL Standard brightness BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources BRIGHT is automatically selected for the setting When you select BRIGHT battery life is slightly reduced during recording You can adjust the color on the LCD screen with ...

Page 42: ... ratio are undesirable VF B L Viewfinder back light WIDE DISP Wide display TAPE SET menu REC MODE AUDIO MODE REMAIN The default settings are marked with B The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected See page 30 for details on selecting menu items B SP SP Records in the SP Standard Play mode on a cassette LP LP Increases the recording time to 1 5 times the SP mode Long Play If ...

Page 43: ...on the LCD screen Your camcorder offers ENG SIMP simplified English for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options The default setting is ON allowing you to view the demonstration in about 10 minutes after you have removed a cassette from your camcorder and slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the CAMERA lamp The demonstration will be suspended in situations such as those de...

Page 44: ...rt stop recording or operate the touch panel OFF Cancels the melody B5min The camcorder is automatically turned off when you do not operate your camcorder for more than approximately 5 minutes NEVER The camcorder is not automatically turned off When you connect your camcorder to a wall socket A SHUT OFF is automatically set to NEVER WORLD TIME BEEP A SHUT OFF Auto shut off B LCD Shows displays suc...

Page 45: ...n Connect the white and red plugs left right audio and S VIDEO plug S VIDEO channel of an A V connecting cable In this case the yellow standard video plug connection is not necessary S VIDEO connection only will not output audio C i LINK cable optional Use an i LINK cable to connect your camcorder to another device equipped with an i LINK jack The video and audio signals are transmitted digitally ...

Page 46: ...the camcorder and recording on the VCR DVD device Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your recording device for details 5 When dubbing is complete stop your camcorder and the VCR DVD device To record the date time and camera settings data when connected by the A V connecting cable display them on the screen p 35 44 The following cannot be output via the DV Interface i LINK Indicators...

Page 47: ...he indicator appears when you connect your camcorder and other devices via an i LINK cable This indicator may also appear on the connected device 2 Insert a cassette into the VCR 3 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the PLAY EDIT lamp 4 Set your camcorder to recording pause mode Touch t PAGE3 t REC CTRL t REC PAUSE You cannot record pictures on your camcorder from a VCR etc that does not...

Page 48: ...nnot record additional audio When the tape has been recorded in the 16 bit mode p 42 When the tape has been recorded in the LP mode When your camcorder is connected via an i LINK cable When the tape has been recorded in 4CH MIC mode On blank sections of the tape When the tape has been recorded in a TV color system other than that of your camcorder p 61 When the write protect tab of the cassette is...

Page 49: ... RET t You can only record additional audio over a tape recorded on your camcorder The sound may deteriorate when you dub audio on a tape recorded on other camcorders including other DCR HC27E HC28E camcorders To check the recorded sound 1 Play back the tape on which you have recorded audio p 21 2 Touch t PAGE1 t MENU 3 Select PLAYER SET for the DCR HC27E or VCR SET for the DCR HC28E then touch to...

Page 50: ...50 Jacks to connect external devices Open the jack cover A For DCR HC27E DV OUT Interface i LINK p 45 For DCR HC28E DV Interface i LINK p 45 47 B A V audio video OUT jack p 28 45 C DC IN jack p 9 1 2 3 ...

Page 51: ...settings of the functions that are not displayed on the screen return to their defaults Previously made settings are restored when you cancel the Easy Handycam operation p 18 37 DEMO MODE does not start You cannot view the demonstration together with NightShot plus p 22 Eject the cassette from your camcorder p 17 The camcorder gets warm The camcorder may get warmer while you use it This is not a m...

Page 52: ... new one p 9 62 The indicated time may not be correct in certain circumstances For example when you open or close the LCD panel it takes about 1 minute to display the correct remaining battery time The battery pack discharges too quickly Ambient temperature is too high or too low or the battery pack has not been charged enough This is not a malfunction Fully charge the battery again If the problem...

Page 53: ...r on the LCD screen This is not a malfunction These dots are not recorded The cassette cannot be ejected from the compartment Make sure the power source battery pack or AC Adaptor is connected correctly p 9 Remove the battery pack from the camcorder then attach it again p 10 Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder p 9 Moisture condensation has occurred inside the camcorder p 65 The Cassette...

Page 54: ...ou turn the power off Do not record pictures in SP mode and LP mode on the same tape Avoid stopping then recording a movie in the LP mode END SCH does not work Do not eject the cassette after recording p 26 There is nothing recorded on the cassette END SCH does not work correctly There is a blank section between recorded sections of the tape This is not a malfunction Refer also to Menu p 56 The au...

Page 55: ...nomalies may occur when recording pictures under the discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp sodium lamp or mercury lamp with PORTRAIT or SPORTS This is not a malfunction Cancel PROGRAM AE to reduce the anomaly p 38 Black bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen Set STEADYSHOT to OFF p 40 You cannot play back tape Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the PLAY EDIT lamp...

Page 56: ... 4ch microphone 4CH MIC REC Your camcorder is not compatible with 4ch microphone recording Menu items are grayed out You cannot select grayed items in the current recording playback situation You cannot use SPOT FOCUS You cannot use SPOT FOCUS together with PROGRAM AE You cannot use SPOT METER You cannot use SPOT METER together with NightShot plus If you set PROGRAM AE SPOT METER is automatically ...

Page 57: ...il the sound is heard appropriately p 49 Pictures from connected devices are not displayed correctly The input signal is not PAL p 61 The computer does not recognize your camcorder Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder then connect it again securely Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder restart the computer then connect them again correctly You cannot view the video y...

Page 58: ...wer source Reconnect it and operate your camcorder again Change the cassette Press RESET p 23 and operate your camcorder again E 61 ss E 62 ss Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility Inform them of the 5 digit code which starts from E E Battery level warning The battery pack is nearly used up Depending on the operating environment or battery conditions E may flash even i...

Page 59: ...e p 17 Check if the cassette is damaged QZ The tape is locked check the tab p 62 Q The tape has reached the end p 17 21 Rewind or change the tape x Others Cannot record due to copyright protection p 61 Cannot add audio Disconnect the i LINK cable p 48 Not recorded in SP mode Cannot add audio p 48 Not recorded in 12 bit audio Cannot add audio p 48 Cannot add audio on the blank portion of a tape p 4...

Page 60: ...back Your camcorder cannot play back this format Play back the tape with the equipment that recorded it HDV recorded tape Cannot add audio Your camcorder does not allow you to add audio on a section of a tape recorded in HDV format p 48 Warning indicators and messages Continued ...

Page 61: ...al x When you play back If the cassette you play back on your camcorder contains copyright signals you cannot copy it to a tape in another video camera connected to your camcorder x For DCR HC28E When you record You cannot record software on your camcorder that contains copyright control signals for copyright protection of software Cannot record due to copyright protection appears on the LCD scree...

Page 62: ...e the mark InfoLITHIUM H series battery packs have the mark What is an InfoLITHIUM battery pack An InfoLITHIUM battery pack is a lithium ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between your camcorder and an optional AC Adaptor charger The InfoLITHIUM battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your...

Page 63: ...pack fully again Remaining battery time will be indicated correctly Note however that the battery indication will not be restored if it is used in high temperatures for a long time or if left in a fully charged state or when the battery pack is frequently used Use the remaining battery time indication as a rough guide only The E mark that indicates low battery flashes even if there are still 5 to ...

Page 64: ...ypes S100 approx 100Mbps S200 approx 200Mbps S400 approx 400Mbps 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 different maximum baud rate Mbps stands for megabits per second or the amo...

Page 65: ... such as hammering dropping or stepping on the product Be particularly careful of the lens Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF CHG when you are not using your camcorder Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel for example and operate it Doing so might cause heat to build up inside When disconnecting the mains lead pull it by the plug and not the lead Do not damage the mains lead such as by placing...

Page 66: ...ture after about one hour Video head If the video heads are dirty video or sound distortion may be apparent If the following problem occurs clean the video heads for 10 seconds with the Sony DVM 12CLD cleaning cassette optional Mosaic pattern noise appears on the playback picture or the screen is displayed in blue Playback pictures do not move Playback pictures do not appear or the sound breaks of...

Page 67: ...not calibrate the LCD screen if it is rotated On handling 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 avoid damage to the finish Using chemicals such as thinner benzine alcohol chemical cloths repellent insecticide and sunscreen Handling with above substances on your...

Page 68: ...e it with the POWER switch set to OFF CHG for more than 24 hours Specifications System Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scanning system Audio recording system Rotary heads PCM system Quantization 12 bits Fs 32 kHz stereo 1 stereo 2 16 bits Fs 48 kHz stereo Video signal PAL color CCIR standards Usable cassette Mini DV cassette with the mark printed Tape speed SP Approx 18 81 mm s LP Ap...

Page 69: ...r requirements DC 6 8 V 7 2 V battery pack DC 8 4 V AC Adaptor Average power consumption During camera recording using the viewfinder 1 8 W During camera recording using the LCD 2 1 W Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Dimensions approx 65 79 113 mm 2 5 8 3 1 8 4 1 2 in w h d including the projecting parts 65 79 113 mm 2 5 8 3 1 8 4 1 2 in...

Page 70: ...thium ion Design and specifications are subject to change without notice On trademarks InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation i LINK and are trademarks of Sony Corporation is a trademark Handycam and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation Microsoft Windows and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of U S Microsoft Corporation in the U S and other countries All other ...

Page 71: ... CHG charge lamp 10 CLOCK SET 16 Connect TV 28 47 VCR 28 45 47 D D ZOOM Digital zoom 39 DATA CODE 24 35 DATE TIME 16 24 35 DC IN jack 9 DC plug 9 DEMO MODE 43 51 DISP GUIDE Display guide 14 DISP OUT Display output 44 Display indicators 24 DISP BATT INFO button 14 23 Double speed Playback 36 Dubbing 45 48 DV Interface 45 47 50 E EASY button 18 Easy Handycam 18 31 EDITSEARCH 26 40 END SCH END SEARCH...

Page 72: ...e 36 Slow 36 PLAYER SET menu 41 Playing time 11 PORTRAIT Soft portrait 38 POWER switch 9 12 Pre installed rechargeable battery 68 PROGRAM AE 38 56 R REC CTRL Recording control 47 REC MODE Recording mode 42 Rec review 27 REC START STOP button 18 20 Rechargeable battery pack See Battery Recording 20 Recording capacity 24 Recording time 11 REMAIN 43 RESET button 23 Reversal Playback 36 S S VIDEO cabl...

Page 73: ...eo operation buttons 24 Viewfinder 13 Back light 42 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever 13 VOL Volume 21 V OUT LCD 44 W Wall socket 9 Warning indicators 58 Warning messages 59 WHITE 33 WHT BAL White balance 34 56 Wide angle 22 WIDE DISP Wide display 42 WIDE SEL Wide select 40 WORLD TIME 44 Write protect tab 62 Z Zoom 22 Zoom lever 22 ...

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