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2-661-356-11(1)
Enjoying pictures with
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high definition quality
Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
Getting Started 10
Easy Handycam 22
Operating Guide
Recording/
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Playback
Using the Menu 44
HDR-HC3E
Dubbing/Editing 70
Using a Computer 80
Troubleshooting 88
Additional Information 107
Quick Reference 123
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E:\SONY\2661356111\01GB01REG_E.fm 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
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E:\SONY\2661356111\01GB01REG_E.fm “Memory Stick Duo” Before connecting your camcorder to (This size can be used with your another device with an HDMI cable, camcorder.) component video cable, USB or i.LINK cable, be sure to insert the connector plug the correct way, and not forcibly to avoid damaging the terminal, or cause a malfunction of your camcorder. “Memory Stick” About menu items, LCD panel, (You cannot use it in your camcorder.) viewfinder, and lens A menu item that is grayed
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E:\SONY\2661356111\01GB01REG_E.fm Read this first (Continued) On recording About the Carl Zeiss lens Before starting to record, test the Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl recording function to make sure the Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by picture and sound are recorded without Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony any problems. Corporation, and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF measurement system for Compensation for the contents of video cameras and offers a quali
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E:\SONY\2661356111\01GB00BOOKTOC.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 Read this first ...........................................................................................2 Enjoying pictures with high definition quality Trying out the new HDV format! ...............................................................8 Viewing video recorded in the HDV format! .........................
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E:\SONY\2661356111\01GB00BOOKTOC.fm 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 ..................................... 32 Searching for the starting point .............................................................. 35 Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH)
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E:\SONY\2661356111\01GB00BOOKTOC.fm Dubbing/Editing Dubbing to VCR/DVD device, etc. ..........................................................70 Recording pictures from a VCR .............................................................73 Dubbing pictures from a tape to a “Memory Stick Duo” .........................75 Deleting recorded pictures from the “Memory Stick Duo” ......................76 Marking images on the “Memory Stick Duo” with specific information (Print mark/Image protection) .
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E:\SONY\2661356111\01GB02HDV_E.fm 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 shooting and playin
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Enjoying pictures with high definition quality E:\SONY\2661356111\01GB02HDV_E.fm Viewing video recorded in the HDV format! Viewing on a high definition TV (p. 38) 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 109. Viewing on a 16:9 (wide)/4:3 TV (p. 38) Your camcorder can down convert video recorded in the HDV format to SD (standard definition) quality for playback on
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E:\SONY\2661356111\01GB03GET_E.fm Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP60 (1) supplied with your camcorder. (p. 11, 112) The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. The cassette tape and “Memory Stick Duo” are not included. See page 2, 108 and 110 for compatible cassettes and “Memory Stick Duo” for your camcorder. Battery terminal cover (1) AC Adaptor (1) (p. 11) Attached to th
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Getting Started E:\SONY\2661356111\01GB03GET_E.fm Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series) (p. 112) after 1 Attach the battery pack to your camcorder. attaching it to your camcorder. 1 Slide the BATT (battery release) lever You cannot use the battery pack NP-FP30 with 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 pa
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E:\SONY\2661356111\01GB03GET_E.fm Step2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) 2 Slide the POWER switch in the 4 Connect the mains lead to the AC direction of the arrow to OFF Adaptor and the wall socket. (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\2661356111\01GB03GET_E.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 65 30 Battery pack Charging time 70 35 NP-FP50 125 70 35 NP-FP60 (supplied) 135 NP-FP60 100 55 NP-FP70 155 (supplied) 110 60 NP-FP71 170 110 60 NP-FP90 220 NP-FP70 135 70 150 80 Recording time 150 80 Approximate time (min.) available when NP-FP7
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E:\SONY\2661356111\01GB03GET_E.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 90 PRECAUTION Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power NP-FP60 130 140 (mains) is still supplied to it while connected to (supplied) the wall socket via the AC Adaptor. NP-FP70 180 190 NP-FP71 215 23
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Getting Started E:\SONY\2661356111\01GB03GET_E.fm Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly To record or play back, slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the respective 2 Hold the camcorder correctly. lamp. When using it for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 19). POWER switch 3 Ensure a good grip, then fasten the grip belt. 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly in the direction of the arrow to turn on the respective lamp. The lens cover opens a
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E:\SONY\2661356111\01GB03GET_E.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 th
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Getting Started E:\SONY\2661356111\01GB03GET_E.fm Step 5: Using the touch panel You can play back recorded pictures Changing the language setting (p. 27), or change the settings (p. 44) 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 (TIME/ the LCD panel to support it. Then, LANGU.) menu (p. 66). touch the buttons displayed on the screen. Checking th
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E:\SONY\2661356111\01GB03GET_E.fm Step 5: Using the touch panel (Continued) 3 Touch the area including the indicator that you want to check. The meanings of the indicators in the area are listed on the screen. If you cannot find the indicator you want to check, touch / to toggle. When you touch , the screen returns to the area selecting display. DISP GUIDE END FOCUS: MANUAL 1/2 PROGRAM AE: SPOTLIGHT STEADYSHOT: OFF To finish the operation Touch [END]. 18 HDR-HC3E 2-661-356-11(1
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Getting Started E:\SONY\2661356111\01GB03GET_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 . 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 3 2006 Y 1M 1D 0: 00 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the dat
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E:\SONY\2661356111\01GB03GET_E.fm Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” Do not force the cassette Cassette tape compartment closed by pressing the portion marked while {DO NOT PUSH} You can use mini DV cassettes only it is sliding in. It may cause a (p. 108). malfunction. The recordable time varies depending on [ REC MODE] (p. 62). 3 Close the lid. 1 Slide and hold the OPEN/ EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. To eject the cassette Open the lid
