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4-121-565-14(1)
Digital HD Video
Camera Recorder
Operating Guide
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference
HXR-MC1P
© 2009 Sony Corporation
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Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this � “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media can be manual thoroughly, and retain it for future used only with “Memory Stick PRO” reference. media compatible equipment. � Do not attach a label or the like on “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media or Notes on use “Memory Stick Duo” media adaptor. Handling the images recorded on your � Insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media into the “Memory Stick Duo” camcorder on a computer medi
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� Do not apply shock or vibration to this camcorder. This may cause a malfunction. If you must use this camcorder where shock or vibration is likely, use a commercially available shock absorber, etc. � Do not do any of the following when the (Movie)/ (Still) mode lamps (p. 12) or the access lamp (p. 14) is lit or flashing. Otherwise, the media may be damaged, recorded images may be lost or other malfunctions could occur. Black point – Eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media from the c
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� Compensation for the contents of Save all your recorded image data recordings cannot be provided, even if � To prevent your image data from being recording or playback is not possible due lost, save all your recorded images on to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage external media. It is recommended that media, etc. you save the image data on a disc such as � TV color systems differ depending on the DVD-R using your computer, etc. (p. 33). country/region. To view your recordings
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Table of Contents Read this before operating your camcorder .............................................2 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items ..............................................................8 Step 2: Charging the battery pack ............................................................9 Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time .................12 Changing the language setting ......................................................... 13 Step 4: Insert
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Utilizing Media (MANAGE MEDIA) category .......................................................... 44 Setting the image quality ........................................................................ 44 Checking the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media information ................... 45 Deleting all images (Formatting) ............................................................ 45 Repairing the image database file ......................................................... 46 Customizing Your Camcorder
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Warning indicators and messages .........................................................74 Additional Information Files/folder structure on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media ...............77 Maintenance and precautions ................................................................78 About the AVCHD format ................................................................... 78 About the “Memory Stick” media ....................................................... 78 About the “InfoLITHIUM” batte
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Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have the following Controller hook (1) (p. 89) items supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 9) Cable clamper (1) (p. 90) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 9) CD-ROM “Video Camera Application Software” (1) – PMB (Picture Motion Browser) including PMB Guide (p. 68) CD-ROM “Manuals for Digital HD Video Component A/V cable (1) (p. 29) Camera Recorde
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Getting Started Step 2: Charging the battery pack Battery pack CHG (charge) lamp DC IN jack DC plug Jack cover Power cord POWER switch (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket) AC Adaptor You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack H series (p. 79) after 3 Slide the POWER switch to OFF (the default setting). attaching it to your camcorder. b Notes � You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery 4 Attach the battery pack by sliding pack other than H series to your camcorder. it in the
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To remove the battery pack Slide the POWER switch to OFF. Slide the BATT RELEASE lever and remove the battery pack. DISPLAY/BATT INFO BATT RELEASE After a while, the approximate recordable lever time and battery information appear for about 7 seconds. You can view the battery information for up to 20 seconds by b Notes pressing DISPLAY/BATT INFO again � When you remove the battery pack or while the information is displayed. disconnect the AC Adaptor, make sure that the (Movie) lamp/ (S
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Getting Started On the battery pack Approximate available recording time � When you remove the battery pack, turn off Approximate time (min.) available when your camcorder, and turn off the (Movie) you use a fully charged battery pack. lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 12)/access lamp “HD” stands for high definition image (p. 14). quality, and “SD” stands for standard image � The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during quality. charging, or Battery Info (p. 10) will not be correctly displayed under the f
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Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. 3Touch (HOME) t If you do not set the date and time, the (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time LANG] t [CLOCK SET]. you turn on your camcorder or press the The [CLOCK SET] screen appears. (Movie)/ (Still) select button. Touch the button on the LCD screen. 4 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [NEXT]. 5 Set [SUMMERTIME
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Getting Started Changing the language setting 9 Make sure that the clock is correctly set, then touch . You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. To The clock starts. select the screen language, touch You can set any year up to the year (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ 2037. LANG] t [ LANGUAGE SET] (p. 57). To turn off the LCD backlight to make the battery last longer Press and hold DISPLAY/BATT INFO for a few seconds until appears. This setting is pra
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Step 4: Inserting “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media See page 2 on the “Memory Stick” media you can use with your camcorder. z Tips � See following pages on the recordable time of movies and recordable number of still images. – Movies (p. 15) – Still images (p. 52) 3 Touch [YES]. 1 Insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. To eject “Memory Stick PRO Duo” 1 Open the “Memory Stick Duo” media cover. media 2 Insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” Open the “Memory Stick Duo” media media all the way in un
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Getting Started b Notes Expected recording time of � When using “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media movies made by Sony Corporation. The recordable time for movies varies depending on the recording The recording time depends on the capacity conditions, subject conditions, and the type of of “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media and “Memory Stick” media. [REC MODE] (p. 49). Numbers in ( ) z Tips indicates the minimum recording time. � Figures such as 16M in the table show the HD (high definition) image
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Recording/Playback Using the HOME MENU You can change the recording functions and the operating settings for your convenience. 4 Touch the desired item. Example: [EDIT] 1 While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch to ON. 5 Follow the guide on the screen for POWER switch further operation. 2Touch (HOME). (HOME) To hide the HOME MENU screen Touch . To see the explanation of the HOME MENU (HELP) 1Touch (HOME). The HOME MENU appears. 3 Touch the desired category. 2Touch (HELP).
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Recording/Playback 3 Touch the item you want to learn more about. When you touch an item, its explanation appears on the screen. To apply the option, touch [YES], otherwise, touch [NO]. z Tips � To deactivate the HELP, touch (HELP) again in step 2. 17
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Recording In the default setting, the image quality is set to HD (high definition). To change the image quality, refer to “Setting the image quality” (p. 44). (HOME) A (Movie) lamp (Still) lamp START/STOP B PHOTO C (Movie)/ (Still) select button E HOLD. switch D b Notes � If you aim the lens towards a strong light source, such as car headlights or the sun, a “ghost” caused by the lens may appear in the picture. � If the access lamp is lit or flashing after recording is finished, it means d
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Recording/Playback Recording movies Recording still images 1 While pressing the green button, 1 While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch to ON to slide the POWER switch to ON. turn on the (Movie) lamp. 2 Press the (Movie)/ (Still) 2 Press START/STOP B. select button E until the (Still) lamp lights up. 3 Press PHOTO C lightly to adjust the focus A (a beep sounds), then press it fully B (a shutter click sounds). [STBY] t [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP B again. F
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Preventing operation errors Zooming If you slide the HOLD. switch to the You can magnify images up to 10 times the right, the buttons cannot function. Use this original size with the power zoom lever. function to prevent pressing incorrect buttons. HOLD. switch The following operations become invalid. – Touch panel – START/STOP button (p. 18) – PHOTO button (p. 18) – (Movie)/ (Still) select button (p. 18) Close view: (Telephoto) – DISPLAY/BATT INFO button (p. 10) – CAM CTRL dial (p. 22) – Powe
