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Digital Video Camera Recorder
Getting Started 11
Recording/
20
Playback
Operating Guide
Using the Menu 34
Dubbing/Editing 56
DCR-HC62
Using a Computer 64
Troubleshooting 68
Additional Information 78
Quick Reference 90
Spanish Quick Guide/
100
Guía rápida en español
© 2008 Sony Corporation
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection, please read these safety WARNING instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for To reduce fire or shock hazard, do future reference. not expose the unit to rain or Carefully observe all warnings, precautions moisture. and instructions on the appliance, or the one Do not expose the batteries to described in the operating instructions and excessive heat such as sunshine, adhere to them. fire or the like. Use Pow
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long periods of time, unplug it from the wall Cleaning outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Unplug the set from the wall outlet before This will prevent damage to the set due to cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners lightning and power-line surges. or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set. Service Installation Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer Water and Moisture servi
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Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this For customers in the U.S.A. manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: CAUTION Sony Customer Information Center 1-800- 222-SONY (7669). Replace the battery with the The number below is for the FCC related specified type only. Otherwise, fire matters only. or injury may result. Regulatory Information For customers in the U.S.A. and Declaration of Conformity CA
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However, there is no guarantee that interference Types of “Memory Stick” you can use will not occur in a particular installation. If this in your camcorder equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be You can use “Memory Stick” that have the determined by turning the equipment off and on, logo shown below (p. 80). the user is encouraged to try to correct the – (“Memory Stick Duo”) interference by one or more of the following – (“Memory Stick m
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Read this first (Continued) Using the camcorder About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens � Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts. � A menu item that is grayed out is not available 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 Viewfinder Battery pack black points and/or bri
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On recording � Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the picture and sound are recorded without any problems. � Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. � TV color systems differ depending on the country/region. To view your recordings on a TV, you need a NTSC system-based TV. � Television programs, films, video tapes, and other
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Table of Contents (Rec review) .............................. 30 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .........2 Searching quickly for a desired Read this first ..................................4 scene (Zero set memory) ......... 30 Notes on use ................................. 5 Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search) ........... 31 Playing the picture on a TV ...........32 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Using the Menu .....................................................
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Table of Contents (Continued) Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) ..... 62 Using a Computer What you can do with Windows computer ....................................64 Installing the “First Step Guide” and software ...................................... 65 Viewing “First Step Guide” ........... 67 Using a Macintosh computer ........ 67 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ...........................68 Warning indicators and messages ...........................................
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Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1) (p. 12, 81) supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 12) CD-ROM “Handycam Application Software” (1) (p. 64) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 12) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 93) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. A/V c
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack 2 1 2 3 1 DC plug Battery pack POWER switch DC IN jack 4 To the wall outlet (wall socket) AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series) (p. 81) after 4 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor and the attaching it to your camcorder. wall outlet (wall socket). b Notes � You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder. 1 Align the terminals of the battery pa
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Getting Started To use an outside power source To check the remaining battery (Battery Info) You can operate your camcorder using the power from the wall outlet (wall socket) by Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then making the same connections as you do press DISP/BATT INFO. when charging the battery pack. The battery pack will not lose its charge in this case. To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the power, then press PUSH. 2 Remove the battery pack in the direction of the arrow. POW
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) Charging time LCD panel LCD panel Battery pack opened closed Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery NP-FH70 300 370 pack. NP-FH100 695 845 Battery pack Charging time On the battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) 125 � Before changing the battery pack, slide the NP-FH50 135 POWER switch to OFF (CHG). � The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during NP-FH70 170 charging, or the Battery Info (p. 13) will not be NP-FH100 39
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Getting Started 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. If you do not 3 Move to [M] (month) with , set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] then set with / . screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder or change the POWER switch position. 4 Move to [D] (day) with , then set with / and repeat for the hour and minute. For midnight, set it to 12:00 AM. For midday, set it to 12:00 PM. 5 Make sure t
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Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time (Continued) � If the buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly, adjust the touch panel (CALIBRATION) (p. 85). Changing the language setting You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. Touch t [MENU] t (TIME/LANGU.) t [LANGUAGE], then select the desired language. 16
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Getting Started Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording Opening the lens cover The viewfinder Slide the LENS COVER switch to OPEN. You can view pictures using the viewfinder to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the picture seen on the LCD screen is poor. Viewfinder After recording, set the LENS COVER switch to CLOSE, to close the lens cover. The LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best Viewfinder lens angle to record or pla
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Step 5: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” b Notes Cassette tape � Do not force the cassette compartment closed by pressing the You can use mini DV cassettes only portion marked {DO NOT PUSH} while (p. 79). it is sliding in. It may cause a malfunction. 1 Slide and hold the OPEN/ EJECT lever in the direction of the 3 Close the lid. arrow and open the lid. OPEN/EJECT lever To eject the cassette Open the lid following the same procedure as described in step 1 and remove the casse
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Getting Started 2 Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo slot in the right direction until it clicks. Access lamp With the v mark facing to the LCD screen To eject a “Memory Stick Duo” Lightly push in once and slide out the “Memory Stick Duo” alongside the camcorder body. b Notes � When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder is reading/writing data. Do not shake or knock your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the “Memory Stick Duo,” or remove the battery
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Recording/Playback Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam) 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. E Open the lens cover (p. 17). If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), slide it B A while pressing the green button. D F C Movies Still images (4:3) 1 Slide the POWER 1 Slide the POWER switch E to turn on switch E to turn on the CAMERA-TAPE
