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2-631-478-12 (1)
Enjoying pictures with
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high definition quality
Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Getting Started
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Recording/
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Playback
Operating Guide
Using the Menu
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Dubbing/Editing
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HDR-HC1E
Using a Computer
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Troubleshooting
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Additional Information
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Quick Reference
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Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this Disposal of Old Electrical manual thoroughly, and retain it for future & Electronic Equipment reference. (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries WARNING with separate collection To prevent fire or shock hazard, systems) do not expose the unit to rain or This symbol on the product or on its packaging moisture. indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed
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“Memory Stick Duo” (Size used with this unit) “Memory Stick” Flash Battery pack (You cannot use it in your camcorder.) • The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. See “Maintenance and precautions” (p. 106). • Before connecting your camcorder to • You cannot use any type of memory card another device with a component video except “Memory Stick Duo.” cable, USB or i.LINK cable, be sure to • “Memory Stick PRO” and “Memory insert the connector plug in the proper Stic
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Read this first (Continued) periods of time may cause malfunctions. • The on-screen displays in each local • Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might language are used for illustrating the cause your camcorder to malfunction. operating procedures. Change the screen Take pictures of the sun only in low light language before using your camcorder if conditions, such as at dusk. necessary (p. 17). On recording About the Carl Zeiss lens • Before starting to record, test the Your camcorder is equipped
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Note on the icons used in this manual Table of Contents : Features available for the HDV format only. : Features available for the DV format only. Read this first ............................................................................................2 Enjoying pictures with high definition quality Trying out the new HDV format! .................................................................8 Viewing video recorded in the HDV format! ...............................................9 Getting
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Recording/playback To check the remaining battery (Battery Info) To turn off the operation confirmation beep To initialize the settings Other part names and functions Indicators displayed during recording/playback .......................................28 Searching for the starting point ...............................................................31 Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH) ...................... 31 Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (
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Marking images on the “Memory Stick Duo” with specific information (Image protection/Print mark) ........................................................68 Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) .........................69 Jacks to connect external devices ...........................................................70 Using a computer Connecting to a computer .......................................................................72 Copying still images to a computer .............
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Enjoying pictures with high definition quality Trying out the new HDV format! Shooting in the HDV format High image quality The HDV 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 HDV format compliant, your camcorder is ready to shoot crystal clear, high-definition images. What is the HDV format? The HDV format is a new video format for shooting and playing back high definition images
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Enjoying pictures with high definition quality Viewing video recorded in the HDV format! Viewing on a high definition TV (p. 34) Pictures recorded in the HDV format can be played back as crisp HD (high definition) picture on a high definition TV. • For details on HDV1080i specification compliant TVs, see page 101. Viewing on a 16:9 TV/4:3 TV (p. 34) Your camcorder can down convert video recorded in the HDV format to SD (standard definition) quality for playback on a conventional TV. Dubbing to other
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Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items Wireless Remote Commander (1) supplied with your camcorder. (p. 32) The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. “Memory Stick Duo” (1) (p. 20, 102) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 34, 62) Memory Stick Duo adaptor (1) (p. 103) Component video cable (1) (p. 34, 35) AC Adaptor (1) (p. 11) USB cable (1) (p. 72) Shoulder Strap (1) (p. 113) Mains le
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Getting Started Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series) (p. 104) after 2 Slide the POWER switch up to attaching it to your camcorder. OFF(CHG) . (The default setting.) POWER switch DC IN jack DC plug CHG (charge) lamp To the wall socket AC Adaptor Mains lead 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of your camcorder. Be 1 Attach the battery pack by sliding sure that the mark on the DC it in the direction of the arrow plug is facing up
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) Charging time 4 Connect the mains lead to the AC Approximate time (min.) required when Adaptor and the wall socket. you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. Battery pack Charging time NP-FM50 (supplied) 150 NP-QM71D 260 5 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. NP-QM91D 360 Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder Recording time and
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Getting Started • Typical recording time shows the time when • When attaching an optional video light, it is you repeat recording start/stop, turning the recommended that you use a NP-QM71D or power on/off and zooming. NP-QM91D battery pack. On the charging/recording/playback time Playing time • Times measured with the camcorder at Approximate time (min.) available when 25 °C (77 °F) . (10 to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) is you use a fully charged battery pack. recommended.) • The recording and p
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Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly To record or play back, slide the POWER Lamps that light up switch repeatedly to turn on the respective CAMERA-TAPE: To record on a tape. lamp. CAMERA-MEMORY: To record on a When using it for the first time, the “Memory Stick Duo.” [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 18). PLAY/EDIT: To play or edit pictures. • When you slide the POWER switch from OFF (CHG) to CAMERA-TAPE or CAMERA-MEMORY, the current date and time will be displayed on
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Getting Started To turn off the power Slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG). • At the time of purchase, the power will be set to turn off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any operation attempted for approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power. ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 59). 15 HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)
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Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder To turn off the LCD backlight to make The LCD panel the battery last longer Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the Press and hold DISPLAY/BATT INFO for camcorder (), then rotate it to the best a few seconds until appears. angle to record or play (). This setting is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or where you want to save battery power. The recorded picture will not be affected by the setting. To turn on the LCD
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Getting Started Step 5: Using the touch panel You can play back recorded pictures (p. Checking the screen indicators 23), or change the settings (p. 38) using the (Display guide) touch panel. You can easily check the meaning of each indicator that appears on the LCD screen. Place your hand on the rear side of the LCD panel to support it. Then, 1 Touch . touch the buttons displayed on the screen. 6 0 m i n 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 Touch the button on the LCD screen. DIS P M E NU G
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Step 6: Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. If you do not 3 Select [CLOCK SET] with / , set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] then touch . screen appears every time you turn on your CLOCK SET –:––:–– camcorder or change the POWER switch position. DATE • If you do not use your camcorder for about 2005 Y 1M 1D 0: 00 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings OK may be cleared from the
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Getting Started Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” Cassette tape 2 Insert a cassette with its window You can use mini DV cassettes only facing outwards, then press . (p. 100). • The recordable time varies depending on [ REC MODE] (p. 54). 1 Slide and hold the OPEN/EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. Lid Push the center of the back of the Window cassette lightly. The cassette compartment automatically slides back in. Do not force the cassette into
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Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” (Continued) “Memory Stick Duo” You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo” marked with or (p. 102). • The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the image quality or the image size. For details, see page 47. Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the “Memory Stick Duo” slot in the right direction until it clicks. Access lamp • If you force the “Memory Stick Duo” into the slot in the wrong direction, the “Memory Stick Duo,” the “Memory S
