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Enjoying pictures with
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high definition quality
Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
Getting Started 9
Recording/
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Playback
Operating Guide
Using the Menu 36
Dubbing/Editing 61
HDR-HC5E/HC7E
Using a Computer 70
Troubleshooting 75
Additional Information 87
Quick Reference 101
© 2007 Sony Corporation
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Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this Notice manual thoroughly, and retain it for future If static electricity or electromagnetism causes reference. data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do Disposal of Old Electrical not expose the unit to rain or & Electronic Equipment moisture. (Applicable in the European Union and other CAUT
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Memory Stick Duo Adaptor Type of cassette you can use in your camcorder You can use mini DV cassettes marked with . Your camcorder is not compatible with the Cassette Memory function (p. 88). Using the camcorder � Do not hold the camcorder by the Types of “Memory Stick” you can use following parts. in your camcorder You can use “Memory Stick Duo” marked with or (p. 89). “Memory Stick Duo” (This size can be used with your Viewfinder LCD panel camcorder.) � The camcorder is not dustpro
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Read this first (Continued) On playing back HDV tapes on other devices You cannot play back a tape recorded in the HDV format on DV format video cameras or on mini DV players (The screen appears blue). Check the contents of tapes by playing them back on this camcorder prior to playing them back on other devices. Black point White, red, blue About this manual or green point � The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used in this manual for � Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder
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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 Using the guide functions (USAGE GUIDE) .......................................28 Searching for the starting point .....29 Enjoying pictures with Searching for the last scene of the high definition quality most recent recording (END SEARCH) .................................. 29 Reviewing the most rec
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Dubbing/Editing Quick Reference Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD Identifying parts and controls ..... 101 recorders ....................................61 Indicators displayed during recording/ Recording pictures from a VCR ... 64 playback ...................................105 Dubbing pictures from a tape to a Index ........................................... 109 “Memory Stick Duo” .................... 66 Deleting recorded pictures from the “Memory Stick Duo” .................... 66 Marking images on
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Enjoying pictures with high definition quality 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 2 times the horizontal resolution of a standard TV resulting in about 4 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 shooti
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Viewing video recorded in the HDV format! Viewing on a high definition TV (p. 31) Pictures recorded in the HDV format can be played back as crisp HD (high definition) pictures on a high definition TV. � For details on HDV1080i compliant TVs, see page 31. Viewing on a 16:9 (wide)/4:3 TV (p. 33) Your camcorder can down convert video recorded in the HDV format to SD (standard definition) image quality for playback on a conventional TV. Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders (p. 61) Connecting to an
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Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items USB cable (1) (p. 68) supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 10) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1) (p. 10, 91) Mains lead (1) (p. 10) CD-ROM “Handycam Application Software” (1) (p. 72) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 104) A button-type lithium battery is already instal
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack 2 POWER switch 1 DC IN jack 3 4 Battery pack /CHG DC plug (charge) 4 lamp To the wall socket AC Adaptor Mains lead You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” 4 Connect the mains lead to the AC battery pack (H series) (p. 91) after Adaptor and the wall socket. attaching it to your camcorder. The /CHG (charge) lamp lights up and b Notes charging starts. The /CHG (charge) � You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery lamp turns off when the battery is fully pack ot
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Getting Started To remove the battery pack Remaining battery (approx.) Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Slide the BATT (battery release) lever and remove the battery pack. 85 94 Recording capacity (approx.) You can check the remaining battery charge on the LCD screen. Indicator Status BATT (battery Sufficient power remaining release) lever Battery low, recording/ playback will stop soon. Replace the battery with a fully charged one, or charge When storing the battery pack the battery.
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Step2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) Bottom: Recording with the viewfinder while Continuous Typical the LCD panel is closed. Battery pack recording recording time time* Playing time Recording HDV DV HDV DV Approximate time (min.) available when Format you use a fully charged battery pack. NP-FH60 105 115 55 60 (supplied) HDR-HC5E 115 125 60 70 115 130 60 70 LCD panel LCD panel Battery pack opened* closed NP-FH70 175 190 95 105 Recorded 185 200 100 110 HDVDVHDV DV Format 190 205 10
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Getting Started Step 3: Turning the power on and setting � When attaching an optional video light, it is the date and time recommended that you use an NP-FH70 or NP- FH100 battery pack. Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. If you do not On the charging/recording/playback time set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] � Times measured with the camcorder at 25 °C screen appears every time you turn on your (77 °F) (10 to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) is camcorder or ch
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Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time (Continued) Changing the language setting 3 Set [M] (month), then touch and repeat for [D] (day), hour and You can change the on-screen displays to minute. show messages in a specified language. Touch t [MENU] t (TIME/ The clock starts. LANGU.) t [LANGUAGE], then select the desired language. To turn off the power Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). To reset the date and time You can set the desired date and time by touching t [
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Getting Started Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording 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. DISPLAY/BATT INFO Viewfinder 180 degrees (max.) 2 1 90 degrees to the 90 degrees camcorder Viewfinder lens (max.) adjustment lever Move it until the To turn
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Step 5: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” Cassette tape 3 Close the lid. You can use mini DV cassettes only (p. 88). To eject the cassette b Notes � The recordable time varies depending on [ Open the lid following the same procedure REC MODE] (p. 54). as described in step 1 and remove the cassette. b Notes 1 Slide and hold the OPEN/ � Do not force the cassette compartment EJECT lever in the direction of the closed by pressing the portion marked arrow and open the lid. {DO NOT P
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Getting Started To eject a “Memory Stick Duo” Lightly push the “Memory Stick Duo” in once. 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 pack. Otherwise, image data may be damaged. � If you force the “Memory Stick Duo” into the slot in the wrong direction, the “Memory Stick Duo,” the “Memory Stick Duo” slot, or image data may be damag
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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 If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), slide it while A pressing the green button. D F B C Movies Still images 1 Slide the POWER 1 Slide the POWER switch E to turn on switch E to turn on the CAMERA-TAPE the CAMERA- lamp. MEMORY lamp. 2
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Recording/Playback Playing back movies/still images Slide the POWER switch E to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. Touch the buttons on the touch panel A as follows. Movies Still images Touch to rewind, Touch t / then touch to start to select a picture. playback. A A C GUIDE C D MENU B A Stop B B Play/Pause toggles A GUIDE (p. 28) C Rewind/Fast forward B Tape playback C Previous/Next D Delete (p. 66) x To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY C again. disappears from the screen. x Adjustable
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Recording Lens cover Opens in accordance with the setting of the POWER switch. PHOTO POWER switch START/STOP B START/STOP A Recording movies Movies are recorded on a tape. Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the CAMERA-TAPE lamp. If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), slide it while pressing the green button. Press START/STOP A (or B). 60min STBY 60min REC 60min 60min GUIDE P-MENU GUIDE P-MENU [REC] [STBY] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. z T
