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2-891-370-11(1)
Digital Video Camera Recorder
Getting Started 11
Recording/
22
Playback
Operating Guide
Using the Menu 34
Dubbing/Editing 48
DCR-HC28
Troubleshooting 54
Additional Information 64
Spanish Quick Guide/
77
Guía rápida en español
© 2006 Sony Corporation
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WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. 2
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection, please read these safety Cleaning instructions completely before operating Unplug the set from the wall outlet before the appliance, and keep this manual for cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners future reference. or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened Carefully observe all warnings, precautions with water for cleaning the exterior of the set. and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating instruc
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (Continued) Lightning Safety Check For added protection for this set during a lightning Upon completion of any service or repairs to the storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for set, ask the service technician to perform routine long periods of time, unplug it from the wall safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer) outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. to determine that the set is in safe operating This will prevent damage to the set due to
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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 CAN
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Read this first (Continued) However, there is no guarantee that interference Using the camcorder will not occur in a particular installation. If this Do not hold the camcorder by the equipment does cause harmful interference to following parts. radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Incre
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The LCD screen and the viewfinder are Television programs, films, video tapes, manufactured using extremely high- and other materials may be copyrighted. precision technology, so over 99.99% of Unauthorized recording of such materials the pixels are operational for effective may be contrary to the copyright laws. use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, About this manual red, blue, or green in color) that appear The images of the LCD screen and th
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Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .................................................................. 3 Read this first ........................................................................................... 5 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items ............................................................ 11 Step 2: Charging the battery pack ......................................................... 12 Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly ......... 15
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Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review) ....................... 31 Playing the picture on a TV ....................................................................32 Using the Menu Using the menu items ...........................................................34 Operation button items ...........................................................................36 Menu items .............................................................................................41 MANUAL SET
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Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ................................................................ 64 Usable cassette tapes ............................................................................ 65 About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ................................................... 66 About i.LINK ........................................................................................... 67 Maintenance and precautions ...................................................
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Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP30 (1) (p. 12, 66) supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 12) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Power cord (1) (p. 12) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 32, 48) Lens cap (1) (p. 15, 24) To attach the lens cap Attach the lens cap to the metal fittings of the grip belt, as illustrat
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series/H series) 2 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to (p. 66) after attaching it to your OFF(CHG) (The default setting). camcorder. POWER switch DC IN jack 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC plug DC IN jack on your camcorder. To the wall outlet AC Adaptor Power cord DC IN jack 1 Align the terminals of the battery pack and your camcorder 1, then With the v mark facing to the LCD screen a
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Getting Started Charging time 5 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off Approximate time (min.) required when when the battery is fully charged. you fully charge a fully discharged battery Disconnect the AC Adaptor from pack. the DC IN jack. Battery pack Charging time Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the NP-FP30 (supplied) 115 DC IN jack holding both the camcorder NP-FP50 125 and the DC plug. NP-FP71 170 NP-FP90 220 NP-FH50 135 To use an outside power source NP-FH70 170 You can operate your camcord
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Step2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Playing time Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic Approximate time (min.) available when objects. This may cause a malfunction. you use a fully charged battery pack. PRECAUTION LCD panel LCD panel Battery pack Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power opened closed (house current) is still supplied to it while NP-FP30 105 135 connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor. (supplied)
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Getting Started Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly After you have set the date and time To record or play back, slide the POWER ([CLOCK SET], p. 19), the next time you switch repeatedly to turn on the respective turn on the power of your camcorder, the lamp. current date and time will be displayed on When using it for the first time, the the LCD screen for a few seconds. [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 19). POWER switch Lens cap 3 Hold the camcorder correctl
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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 pictures using the viewfinder camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best to avoid wearing down the battery, or when angle to record or play (2). the picture seen on the LCD screen is poor. 180 degrees Viewfinder (max.) 2 1 90 degrees to the 90 degrees camcorder (max.) Viewfinder lens adjustment lever If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side, you can
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Getting Started Step 5: Using the touch panel You can play back recorded pictures Changing the language setting (p. 25), or change the settings (p. 34) using the touch panel. You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. Select the screen language in [ Place your hand on the rear side of LANGUAGE] on the (SETUP the LCD panel to support it. Then, MENU) (p. 34, 47). touch the buttons displayed on the screen. Checking the screen indicators DISP/BATT INFO
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Step 5: Using the touch panel (Continued) 3 Touch the area including the indicator that you want to check. DISP GUIDE END 1/2 FOCUS: MANUAL PROGRAM AE: SPOTLIGHT P EFFECT: SEPIA PAGE PAGE RET. The meanings of the indicators 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]. 18
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Getting Started 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 camcorder or change the POWER switch CLOCK SET position. If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 YM D H M : 2007 JAN 1 12 00 AM months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may
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Step 7: Inserting a Cassette You can use mini DV cassettes only (p. 65). 2 Insert a cassette with its window The recordable time varies depending on [REC facing outwards, then press MODE] (p. 46). . Push the center of the back of the cassette lightly. 1 Slide and hold the OPEN/ Window EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. OPEN/EJECT lever Cassette compartment The cassette compartment automatically slides back in. Lid Do not force the cassette compartment clos
