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2-586-501-13 (1)
Digital Video Camera Recorder
Getting Started
8
Recording/
18
Playback
Operating Guide
Using the Menu
32
Dubbing/Editing
47
DCR-HC17E/HC19E/
Using a Computer
53
HC21E/HC22E
Troubleshooting
63
Additional Information
77
© 2005 Sony Corporation
DCR-HC17E/HC19E/HC21E/HC22E 2-586-501-13(1)
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Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this Notes on use manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Your camcorder is supplied with two kinds of operations guides. – “Operating Guide” (This manual) WARNING – “First Step Guide” for using the supplied To prevent fire or shock hazard, software (stored on the supplied CD- do not expose the unit to rain or ROM) moisture. On the types of recording media you can use in your camcorder FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE A mini DV cass
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appear different. On the menu items, the LCD panel, • The on-screen displays in each local viewfinder, and lens language are used for illustrating the • A menu item that is grayed out is not operating procedures. Change the screen available under the current recording or language before using your camcorder if playback conditions. necessary (p. 45). • The LCD screen and the viewfinder are • The illustrations used on this manual are manufactured using extremely high- based on the model DCR
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Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items ...............................................................8 Step 2: Charging the battery pack .............................................................9 Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly ...........13 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder .....................................14 Step 5: Using the touch panel .................................................................15 Changing th
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Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review) .........................26 Remote Commander (DCR-HC19E/HC21E/HC22E) ..............................28 Searching quickly for a desired scene (Zero set memory) ............................28 Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search) ...........................29 Searching for a still image (Photo search) .....................................................29 Playing back still images in sequence (Photo scan) .................
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Creating a DVD (Direct Access to “Click to DVD”) ...................................60 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting .......................................................................................63 Warning indicators and messages ..........................................................74 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad .................................................................77 Usable cassette tapes .........................................................
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Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items USB cable (1) (p. 53) supplied with your camcorder. (DCR-HC19E/HC21E/HC22E) The number in the parentheses indicates the • A USB cable is not supplied with the DCR- number of that item supplied. HC17E model. If necessary, buy a USB 2.0 cable (Type A to Type B-mini.). A Sony product is recommended. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 9) Shoulder Strap (1) (p. 84) (DCR-HC19E/HC21E/HC22E) Mains lead (1) (p. 9) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP
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Getting Started Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” it in the direction of the arrow battery pack (P series) (p. 78) after until it clicks. attaching it to your camcorder. For DCR-HC22E: POWER switch 2 Slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG). (The default setting.) DC plug Handycam DC IN jack Station AC Adaptor 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the To the wall socket DC IN jack on the Handycam Station for the DCR-HC22E or on your camcorder for the DCR- For DC
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when the battery is fully charged. 4 For DCR-HC22E: Disconnect the AC Adaptor from Connect the mains lead to the the DC IN jack. AC Adaptor and the wall socket. Insert the camcorder into the For DCR-HC22E: Handycam Station securely, all Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the the way to the bottom. DC IN jack holding both the Handycam Station and the DC plug. CHG (charge) lamp To remove the battery pack Turn off the power, then press PUSH button and remove the battery pack. PUSH button POWER
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Getting Started Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Battery pack Charging time DC IN jack NP-FP30 (supplied) 115 With the mark facing NP-FP50 125 down NP-FP70 155 NP-FP90 220 Recording time Approximate time (min.) available when AC Adaptor To the wall socket you use a fully charged battery pack. Continuous Typical Battery pack recording recording For DCR-HC22E: time time* To remove your camcorder from the NP-FP30
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LCD panel LCD panel Battery pack opened closed NP-FP90 500 620 On the battery pack • Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG). • The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or the battery information (p. 23) will not be correctly displayed under the following conditions. – The battery pack is not attached correctly. – The battery pack is damaged. – The battery pack is fully discharged. (For Battery Info only.) • The power will not be supplied from the bat
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Getting Started Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly To record or play back, slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the respective 3 Put your wrist through the Strap lamp. Belt. When using it for the first time, the CLOCK SET screen appears (p. 16). LENS COVER switch The length of the Strap Belt is adjustable. POWER switch 4 Hold the camcorder as illustrated below. 1 Slide the LENS COVER switch to OPEN. 2 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly in the direction
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Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder The LCD panel The viewfinder Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the You can view images using the viewfinder camcorder (), then rotate it to the best when you close the LCD panel to avoid angle to record or play (). wearing down the battery, etc. 180 degrees Viewfinder (max.) 2 1 90 degrees to 90 degrees (max.) the camcorder Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Move it until the picture is clear. • Do not press the buttons on the LCD frame acciden
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Getting Started Step 5: Using the touch panel You can play back recorded pictures (p. indicator that appears on the LCD screen. 21), or change the settings (p. 32) using the touch panel. 1 Touch . Place your hand on the rear side of 6 0 m i n S T B Y 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 P A G E 1 P A G E 2 the LCD panel to support it. Then, touch the buttons displayed on the S P O T F O C U S S P O T D I S P screen. F O C U S M E T E R G U I D E M E N U F A D E R E N D E X P O – S C H S U R E DISP/BATT INFO 2 To
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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 [EXEC]. screen appears every time you turn on your C L O C K S E T camcorder. • If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery Y M D H M : 2 0 0 5 1 1 0 0 0 gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. In that case, charge t
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Getting Started Step 7: Inserting a cassette You can use mini DV cassettes only To eject the cassette (p. 77). Proceed with the same steps as you would • The recordable time varies depending on [REC when inserting a cassette tape. MODE] (p. 45). 1 Slide the OPEN/EJECT lever and open the lid. OPEN/EJECT Lid lever The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up. 2 Insert a cassette with its window facing up, then press . Window-side Push the center of the back
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Recording/Playback with ease (Easy Handycam) With this Easy Handycam operation, most of Open the lens cover. the camera settings are automatically adjusted B optimally, which frees you from detailed adjustment. Since only basic functions become available and A screen font size increases for easy viewing, even first time users can enjoy easy operation. Go through the procedures described in steps 1 to C D 7 (p. 8 to 17) before operation. Recording with ease 1 Slide the POWER switch in
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Recording/Playback Playing back with ease 1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. 2 Press EASY . The EASY lamp The message appears. lights up in blue. E a s y H a n d y c a m o p e r a t i o n O N 3 Start playing back. Touch , then touch to start playback. Stop A C Play/Pause toggles as you touch it Rewind/Fast forward B To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY again. The EASY lamp turns off and all the settings are re
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Recording LENS COVER PHOTO Slide the LENS COVER switch to OPEN. POWER switch REC START/ STOP REC START/ STOP 1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to turn on the CAMERA lamp. If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), slide it down while pressing the green button. 2 Start recording. Movies Still images Press REC START/STOP (or Press and hold PHOTO lightly to ). check the image (), then press it fully (). A Indicator appears C A P T U R E A B The
