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2-631-458-11 (1)
Enjoying pictures with
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high definition quality
Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Getting Started
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Recording/
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Playback
Operating Guide
Using the Menu
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Dubbing/Editing
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HDR-HC1
Using a Computer
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Troubleshooting
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Additional Information
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Quick Reference
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Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this For customers in the U.S.A. and manual thoroughly, and retain it for future CANADA reference. RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are WARNING recyclable. You can help preserve To prevent fire or shock hazard, our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries do not expose the unit to rain or to the collection and recycling moisture. location nearest you. For more information regarding recycling of r
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– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. For customers in the U.S.A. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. If you have any questions about this product, you – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a may call: circuit different from that to which the receiver Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222- is connected. SONY (7669). – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV The number below is for the FCC related matters technician for help. only. The suppli
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Read this first (Continued) available under the current recording or When using a “Memory Stick Duo” playback conditions. with “Memory Stick” compatible • The LCD screen and the viewfinder are equipment manufactured using extremely high- Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” precision technology, so over 99.99% of into the supplied Memory Stick Duo the pixels are operational for effective Adaptor. use. However, there may be some tiny Memory Stick Duo Adaptor black points and/or bright
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Playing back HDV tapes on other devices A tape recorded in the HDV format cannot be played back on a device that is not compatible with the HDV format. The screen appears blue. Check the contents of tapes by playing them back on this camcorder prior to playing them back on other devices. On this manual • The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used in this manual for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different. • The on-scr
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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 Enjoying pictures with high definition quality Trying out the new HDV format! ...............................................................10 Viewing video recorded in the HDV format! .............................................11 Getting St
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Recor ding/pla ybac k To check the remaining battery (Battery Info) To turn off the operation confirmation beep To initialize the settings Other part names and functions Indicators displayed during recording/playback .......................................30 Searching for the starting point ...............................................................33 Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH) ...................... 33 Reviewing the most recently recorded scene
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Marking images on the “Memory Stick Duo” with specific information (Image protection/Print mark) ........................................................69 Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) .........................70 Jacks to connect external devices ...........................................................72 Using a computer Connecting to a computer .......................................................................73 Copying still images to a computer .............
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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 two times the horizontal resolution of a standard TV resulting in about four 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 shooting and playing back high definition images
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Enjoying pictures with high definition quality Viewing video recorded in the HDV format! Viewing on a high definition TV (p. 36) Pictures recorded in the HDV format can be played back as crisp HD (high definition) picture on a high definition TV. • For details on HDV1080i specification compliant TVs, see page 102. Viewing on a 16:9 TV/4:3 TV (p. 36) Your camcorder can down convert video recorded in the HDV format to SD (standard definition) quality for playback on a conventional TV. Dubbing to other
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Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 34) supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. “Memory Stick Duo” 16MB (1) (p. 22, 103) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 36, 64) Memory Stick Duo adaptor (1) (p. 104) Component video cable (1) (p. 36, 37) AC Adaptor (1) (p. 13) USB cable (1) (p. 73) Shoulder Strap (1) (p. 114) Powe
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Getting Started Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series) (p. 105) after 2 Slide the POWER switch up to attaching it to your camcorder. OFF(CHG) . (The default setting.) POWER switch DC IN jack DC plug CHG (charge) lamp To the wall outlet AC Adaptor Power cord 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of your camcorder. Be 1 Attach the battery pack by sliding sure that the mark on the DC it in the direction of the arrow plug is facing up
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) Charging time 4 Connect the power cord to the AC Approximate time (min.) required when Adaptor and the wall outlet. you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. Battery pack Charging time NP-FM50 (supplied) 150 NP-QM71D 260 5 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. NP-QM91D 360 Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder Recording time and
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Getting Started • Typical recording time shows the time when On the charging/recording/playback time you repeat recording start/stop, turning the • Times measured with the camcorder at power on/off and zooming. 25 °C (77 °F) . (10 to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) is recommended.) • The recording and playback time will be Playing time shorter when you use your camcorder in low Approximate time (min.) available when temperatures. you use a fully charged battery pack. • The recording and playback ti
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Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly To record or play back, slide the POWER Lamps that light up switch repeatedly to turn on the respective CAMERA-TAPE: To record on a tape. lamp. CAMERA-MEMORY: To record on a When using it for the first time, the “Memory Stick Duo.” [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 20). PLAY/EDIT: To play or edit pictures. • When you slide the POWER switch from OFF (CHG) to CAMERA-TAPE or CAMERA-MEMORY, the current date and time will be displayed on
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Getting Started To turn off the power Slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG). • At the time of purchase, the power will be set to turn off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any operation attempted for approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power. ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 61). 17 HDR-HC1 2-631-458-11(1)
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Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder To turn off the LCD backlight to make The LCD panel the battery last longer Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the Press and hold DISPLAY/BATT INFO for camcorder (), then rotate it to the best a few seconds until appears. angle to record or play (). This setting is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or where you want to save battery power. The recorded picture will not be affected by the setting. To turn on the LCD
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Getting Started Step 5: Using the touch panel You can play back recorded pictures (p. Checking the screen indicators 25), or change the settings (p. 40) using the (Display guide) touch panel. You can easily check the meaning of each indicator that appears on the LCD screen. Place your hand on the rear side of the LCD panel to support it. Then, 1 Touch . touch the buttons displayed on the screen. 6 0 m i n 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 Touch the button on the LCD screen. DIS P M E NU G
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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 . screen appears every time you turn on your CLOCK SET –:––:–– camcorder or change the POWER switch position. DATE • If you do not use your camcorder for about 2005 Y JANM 1D 12: 00 AM 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings OK may be cleared fr
