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E:\SONY\2659812111\01GB00Cov_E.fm
2-659-812-11(1)
Digital Video Camera Recorder
Getting Started 8
Recording/
20
Playback
Operating Guide
Using the Menu 36
Dubbing/Editing 51
DCR-HC23E/HC24E/
Using a Computer 58
HC26E/HC35E
Troubleshooting 68
Additional Information 83
© 2006 Sony Corporation
DCR-HC23E/HC24E/HC26E/HC35E
2-659-812-11(1)
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E:\SONY\2659812111\01GB01REG_E.fm Read this first This product has been tested and found compliant Before operating the unit, please read this with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for manual thoroughly, and retain it for future using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 reference. feet). WARNING Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes To reduce fire or shock hazard, do data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart not expose the unit to rain or the
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E:\SONY\2659812111\01GB01REG_E.fm Types of cassette you can use in your About menu items, LCD panel, camcorder viewfinder, and lens You can use mini DV cassettes marked A menu item that is grayed out is not with . Mini DV cassettes with available under the current recording or Cassette Memory are incompatible playback conditions. (p. 83). The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely high- Using the camcorder precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are
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E:\SONY\2659812111\01GB01REG_E.fm Read this first (Continued) 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 countries/regions. To view your recordings on a TV, you need a PAL system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be
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E:\SONY\2659812111\01GB00BOOKTOC.fm Table of Contents Read this first ...........................................................................................2 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 ..........14 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder ......
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E:\SONY\2659812111\01GB00BOOKTOC.fm Remote Commander (DCR-HC24E/HC35E) ......................................... 30 Searching quickly for a desired scene (Zero set memory) .......................... 30 Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search) .......................... 31 Searching for a still image (Photo search) ................................................... 31 Playing back still images in sequence (Photo scan) .................................... 31 Playing the picture on
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E:\SONY\2659812111\01GB00BOOKTOC.fm Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ......................................................................................68 Warning indicators and messages .........................................................80 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ................................................................83 Usable cassette tapes ............................................................................83 About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery
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E:\SONY\2659812111\01GB02GET_E.fm Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items USB cable (1) Make sure that you have following items (DCR-HC24E/HC35E) (p. 57, 58) supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the A USB cable is not supplied with the number of that item supplied. DCR-HC23E/HC26E models. If necessary, buy a USB 2.0 cable (Type A The cassette tape is not supplied. See page to Type B-mini.). A Sony product is 3, 83 for compatible cassettes for y
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Getting Started E:\SONY\2659812111\01GB02GET_E.fm Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” 1 Align the terminals of the battery battery pack (P series) (p. 84) after pack and your camcorder 1, then attaching it to your camcorder. attach the battery pack and click For DCR-HC35E: it into place 2. POWER switch 2 DC IN jack 1 Handycam DC plug Station 2 Slide the POWER switch in the To the wall socket direction of the arrow to AC Adaptor OFF(CHG) (The default setting
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E:\SONY\2659812111\01GB02GET_E.fm Step2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the 4 For DCR-HC35E: DC IN jack on the Handycam Connect the mains lead to the AC Station for the DCR-HC35E or on Adaptor and the wall socket. your camcorder for the DCR- Insert the camcorder into the HC23E/HC24E/HC26E. Handycam Station securely, all the way to the bottom. For DCR-HC35E: DC IN jack With the v mark facing up For DCR-HC23E/HC24E/HC26E: CHG (charge) lamp The CHG (charge) la
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Getting Started E:\SONY\2659812111\01GB02GET_E.fm For DCR-HC35E: 5 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off To remove your camcorder from the when the battery is fully charged. Handycam Station Disconnect the AC Adaptor from Turn off the power, then remove the the DC IN jack. camcorder from the Handycam Station For DCR-HC35E: holding both your camcorder and the Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the Handycam Station. DC IN jack holding both the Handycam Station and the DC plug. For DCR-HC35E: To cha
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E:\SONY\2659812111\01GB02GET_E.fm Step2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) 2 Remove the battery in the direction of Recording time the arrow with the other hand. Approximate time (min.) available when POWER switch you use a fully charged battery pack. Continuous Typical Battery pack recording recording time time* 1 NP-FP30 95 45 (supplied) 110 55 2 NP-FP50 135 65 160 80 NP-FP70 280 140 330 165 NP-FP71 330 165 V BATT (battery) 395 195 release lever NP-FP90 500 250 When storing the battery
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Getting Started E:\SONY\2659812111\01GB02GET_E.fm On the battery pack Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to OFF(CHG). The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or the Battery Info (p. 25) 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 worn-out. (For Battery Info only.) The power will not be supplied from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor i
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E:\SONY\2659812111\01GB02GET_E.fm Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly To record or play back, slide the POWER After you have set the date and time ([CLOCK SET], p. 18), 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. 18). POWER switch Lens cap 3 Hold the c
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Getting Started E:\SONY\2659812111\01GB02GET_E.fm 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 Do not press the buttons on the L
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E:\SONY\2659812111\01GB02GET_E.fm Step 5: Using the touch panel You can play back recorded pictures Changing the language setting (p. 23), or change the settings (p. 36) 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. 36, 49). touch the buttons displayed on the screen. Checking the screen indicato
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Getting Started E:\SONY\2659812111\01GB02GET_E.fm 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]. 17 DCR-HC23E/
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E:\SONY\2659812111\01GB02GET_E.fm 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 2006 1 10 : 00 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time set
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Getting Started E:\SONY\2659812111\01GB02GET_E.fm Step 7: Inserting a Cassette You can use mini DV cassettes only (p. 83). 2 Insert a cassette with its window The recordable time varies depending on [REC facing outwards, then press MODE] (p. 48). . 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.
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E:\SONY\2659812111\01GB03BAS_E.fm Recording/Playback Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam) With this Easy Handycam operation, most of Remove the lens cap (p. 14). the camera settings are automatically optimally adjusted, which frees you from detailed adjustments. The screen font size increases for easy viewing. A B E D C Recording 1 Slide the POWER switch A in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the CAMERA lamp. If the POWER switch A is set to OFF(CHG), slide it while pressin
