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4-263-129-11(1)
Digital HD Video
Camera Recorder
HXR-MC2000U/MC2000N
Operating Guide
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
2010 Sony Corporation
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Read this first Lens hood Panel EVF block Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) LCD panel Battery pack USB Adaptor Cable (1) Lens hood (1) Eye cup (1) Microphone (1) Wind screen (1) Lens cap (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-F570 (1) Microphone Viewfinder CD-ROM “Video Camera Application Software” (1) “PMB” (software, including “PMB Help”) CD-ROM “
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=> The LCD screen and the viewfinder are the camcorder, recording media, etc. manufactured using extremely high-precision
=> TV color systems differ depending on the technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are country/region. To view your recordings on a operational for effective use. However, there TV, you need a NTSC system-based TV. may be some tiny black points and/or bright
=> Television programs, films, video tapes, points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that and other materials may
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Discs recorded with HD image quality When the camcorder is connected to a (high definition) computer or accessories
=> This camcorder captures high definition footage
=> Do not try to format the recording media of the in the AVCHD format. DVD media containing camcorder using a computer. If you do so, your AVCHD footage should not be used with DVD camcorder may not operate correctly. based players or recorders, as the DVD player/
=> When connecting the camcorder to another recorder may fail to e
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Notes on use
=> Do not do any of the following. Otherwise, the recording media may be damaged, recorded images may be impossible to play back or may be lost, or other malfunctions could occur. ejecting the memory card when the access lamp (p. 22) is lit or flashing removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder, or applying mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 23) or the access lamp (p. 22) are lit or flashing
=> When using a s
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Table of contents Read this first.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Notes on use.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Getting started Step 1: Attaching the supplied microphone, eyecup and the lens hood.. . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of contents Useful functions for playing movies and photos.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Searching for desired images by date (Date Index).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Searching for desired scene by pinpoint (Film Roll Index).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Searching for desired scene by face (Face Index).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Pl
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Saving images with an external device Saving images in external media (DIRECT COPY).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Selecting the method for creating a disc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Creating a disc with the dedicated DVD writer, D
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Table of contents Additional information Troubleshooting.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Expected time of recording and p
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Getting started Step 1: Attaching the supplied microphone, eyecup and the lens hood Attaching the supplied microphone Attach the wind screen to the microphone . Unlock the stopper of the microphone holder and open the cover. Align the convex part of the microphone with the concave part of the holder, then place the microphone into the holder. Close the cover and lock the stopper securely. Be sure to align the mark on the microphone and the mark on the holder facing each
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Getting started Attaching the eyecup Attach the eyecup aligned with the eyecup groove in the viewfinder. You can attach the eyecup facing either the right or left side. Attach the eyecup securely until it fits the corresponding part properly. Attaching the lens hood Align the marks on the lens hood to those on the camcorder, and turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow. US 11
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To remove the Lens hood Turn the lens hood cover in the direction of the arrow as illustrated while pressing the lever on the lens hood cover. Tips
=> If you attach, remove or adjust an 37 mm (1 1/2 in.) PL filter or MC protector, remove the lens hood. Attaching the lens cap Attach the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides. Remove the grip belt and attach the lens cap by leading the grip belt through the attachment on the lens cap string. Then attach the grip belt to the camcorder agai
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Getting started Step 2: Charging the battery pack Battery pack POWER switch DC plug CHG (charge) lamp Align the mark on the DC To the wall outlet DC IN jack plug with that on the DC (wall socket) AC Adaptor IN jack. Power cord (Mains lead) You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series) after attaching it to your camcorder. Notes
=> You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than the L series to your camcorder. Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) (the default sett
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When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN 5 jack of your camcorder. Tips
=> See page 103 on recording and playing time.
=> When your camcorder is on, you can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with the remaining battery indicator at the upper left on the LCD screen. When the battery power remains 999 minutes or more, [999min] is displayed on the LCD screen. Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharg
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Getting started Charging the battery pack abroad You can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Notes
=> Do not use an electronic voltage transformer. Notes on the battery pack
=> When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and make sure that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 23), the access lamp (p. 22) are turned off.
=> The CHG (cha
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Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Slide the POWER switch to ON while pressing the green button. 1 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [NEXT]. 2 Touch the button on the LCD screen
=> To set the date and time again, touch (MENU) [Show others] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [CLOCK SET]. When an item is not on the screen, touch / until the item appears. Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then touch . 3 The cl
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Getting started Notes
=> The date and time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording media, and can be displayed during playback. To display the date and time, touch (MENU) [Show others] [PLAYBACK SET] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] [DATE/TIME] .
=> If the button you touch does not react correctly, calibrate the touch panel (p. 111). To turn off the power Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Changing the language settin
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Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording The LCD panel Open the LCD panel (), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (). 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) Tips
=> If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. This is convenient during playback operations.
=> You can adjust [LCD BRIGHT], [LCD BL LEVEL], [LCD COLOR] by touching (MENU) [Show others] [SOUND/DISP SET] (under
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Getting started Notes
=> You may see primary colors shimmering in the viewfinder when you move your line of sight. This is not a malfunction. The shimmering colors will not be recorded on the recording media. Tips
=> You can view pictures using the viewfinder to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the picture seen on the LCD screen is poor. Notes on the LCD/EVF-EVF switch In the default setting, the switch is set to LCD/EVF. When you set the switch to LCD/EVF, you can record using the LC
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Step 5: Preparing the recording media The recording media of your camcorder are displayed on the screen as follows. * Internal memory Memory card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are recorded on this recording media. You can perform recording, playback and editing operations on the selected medium. Tips
=> See page 103 for the recordable time of movies.
=> See page 104 for the number of recordable photos. Selecting the recording media for movies Touch (MENU) [Show others]
