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Enjoying pictures with
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Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
Getting Started 14
Easy Handycam 26
Operating Guide
Recording/
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Playback
Using the Menu 48
HDR-HC3
Dubbing/Editing 74
Using a Computer 84
Troubleshooting 92
Additional Information 111
Quick Reference 127
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E:\SONY\2661355111\01US01REG.fm 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 d
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E:\SONY\2661355111\01US01REG.fm 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, as 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 p
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E:\SONY\2661355111\01US01REG.fm 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. an
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E:\SONY\2661355111\01US01REG.fm the pixels are operational for effective On playing back HDV tapes on other use. However, there may be some tiny devices black points and/or bright points (white, You cannot play back a tape recorded in the red, blue, or green in color) that appear HDV format on DV format video cameras constantly on the LCD screen and the or on mini DV players (The screen appears viewfinder. These points are normal blue). results of the manufacturing process and Check th
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E:\SONY\2661355111\01US00BOOKTOC.fm Note on the icons used in this manual Features available for the HDV Table of Contents format only Features available for the DV format only IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .................................................................. 3 Read this first ........................................................................................... 5 Enjoying pictures with high definition quality Trying out the new HDV format! .........................................
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E:\SONY\2661355111\01US00BOOKTOC.fm To use a Shoulder belt Playback To use PB zoom Recording/playback To check the remaining battery (Battery Info) To turn off the operation confirmation beep (BEEP) To initialize the settings (RESET) Other part names and functions Indicators displayed during recording/playback .....................................36 Searching for the starting point ..............................................................39 Searching for the last scene of the most recent re
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E:\SONY\2661355111\01US00BOOKTOC.fm Dubbing/Editing Dubbing to VCR/DVD device, etc. ......................................................... 74 Recording pictures from a VCR ............................................................ 77 Dubbing pictures from a tape to a “Memory Stick Duo” ......................... 79 Deleting recorded pictures from the “Memory Stick Duo” ...................... 80 Marking images on the “Memory Stick Duo” with specific information (Print mark/Image protection)
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E:\SONY\2661355111\01US00BOOKTOC.fm 11 HDR-HC3 2-661-355-11(1)
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Enjoying pictures with high definition quality E:\SONY\2661355111\01US02HDV.fm Viewing video recorded in the HDV format! Viewing on a high definition TV (p. 42) Pictures recorded in the HDV format can be played back as crisp HD (high definition) pictures on a high definition TV. For details on Sony HDV1080i compliant TVs, see page 113. Viewing on a 16:9 (wide)/4:3 TV (p. 42) Your camcorder can down convert video recorded in the HDV format to SD (standard definition) quality for playback on a
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E:\SONY\2661355111\01US03GET.fm Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP60 (1) Make sure that you have following items (p. 15, 116) supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. The cassette tape and “Memory Stick Duo” are not included. See page 6, 112 and 114 for compatible cassettes and “Memory Stick Duo” for your camcorder. Battery terminal cover (1) AC Adaptor (1) (p. 15) Attached to the
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Getting Started E:\SONY\2661355111\01US03GET.fm Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” 1 Attach the battery pack to your battery pack (P series) (p. 116) after camcorder. attaching it to your camcorder. You cannot use the battery pack NP-FP30 with 1 Slide the BATT (battery release) lever your camcorder (confirm the battery model on and remove the battery terminal cover. the back of the battery pack). If you attach it forcibly to your camcorder, the battery pack
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E:\SONY\2661355111\01US03GET.fm Step2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) 2 Slide the POWER switch in the 4 Connect the power cord to the AC direction of the arrow to OFF Adaptor and the wall outlet. (CHG) (The default setting). The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. 5 Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder
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Getting Started E:\SONY\2661355111\01US03GET.fm Recording in the DV format Charging time Continuous Typical Approximate time (min.) required when Battery pack recording recording you fully charge a fully discharged battery time time* pack. NP-FP50 60 30 Battery pack Charging time 65 35 NP-FP50 125 65 35 NP-FP60 (supplied) 135 NP-FP60 95 50 NP-FP70 155 (supplied) 105 55 NP-FP71 170 105 55 NP-FP90 220 NP-FP70 135 70 145 80 Recording time 145 80 Approximate time (min.) available when NP-FP71 1
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E:\SONY\2661355111\01US03GET.fm Step2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) DV format pictures Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic LCD panel LCD panel objects. This may cause a malfunction. Battery pack opened* closed NP-FP50 85 95 PRECAUTION Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power NP-FP60 135 145 (house current) is still supplied to it while (supplied) connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor. NP-FP70 185 200 NP-FP71
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E:\SONY\2661355111\01US03GET.fm 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 DISP/BATT INFO for a few camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best seconds until appears. angle to record or play (2). 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
