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3-278-987-12(1)
Enjoying pictures with
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high definition quality
Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
Getting Started 12
Recording/
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Playback
Operating Guide
Using the Menu 39
Dubbing/Editing 64
HDR-HC9
Using a Computer 73
Troubleshooting 78
Additional Information 90
Quick Reference 103
Spanish Quick Guide/
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Guía rápida en español
© 2008 Sony Corporation
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection, please read these safety WARNING instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for To reduce fire or shock hazard, do future reference. not expose the unit to rain or Carefully observe all warnings, precautions moisture. and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them. Use Power Sources This set should be operated only from the type of power source indicated
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long periods of time, unplug it from the wall Cleaning outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Unplug the set from the wall outlet before This will prevent damage to the set due to cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners lightning and power-line surges. or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set. Service Installation Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer Water and Moisture servi
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Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this Owner’s Record manual thoroughly, and retain it for future The model and serial numbers are located on the reference. bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product. WARNING Model No. HDR-HC9 Do not expose the batteries to Serial No. excessive heat such as sunshine, Model No. AC- fire or the like. Serial No. Excessive sound pressure fr
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Note Notes on use This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital Your camcorder is supplied with two device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. kinds of manuals These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a – “Operating Guide” (This manual) residential installation. This equipment generates, – “First Step Guide” for using your uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, camcorder while connec
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Read this first (Continued) � Do not attach a label or the like on a black points and/or bright points (white, “Memory Stick Duo” or a Memory Stick red, blue, or green in color) that appear Duo adaptor. constantly on the LCD screen and the viewfinder. These points are normal When using a “Memory Stick Duo” results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. with “Memory Stick” compatible equipment Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the Memory Stick
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on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. � Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws. On playing back HDV tapes on other devices You cannot play back a tape recorded in the HDV format on DV format video cameras or on mini DV players (The screen appears blue). Check the contents of tapes by playing them back on this camcorder prior to playing them back on other devices
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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 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ........ 2 Playback .......................................28 Using PB zoom ............................ 30 Read this first ................................. 4 Using the guide functions (USAGE Notes on use .................................. 5 GUIDE) .......................................31 Searching for the starting point .... 32 En
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Dubbing/Editing Quick Reference Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD Identifying parts and controls ......103 recorders .....................................64 Indicators displayed during recording/ Recording pictures from a VCR, etc. playback ....................................107 .....................................................67 Index ...........................................111 Dubbing pictures from a tape to a “Memory Stick Duo” ....................69 Spanish Quick Guide/ Deleting recorded pi
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Enjoying pictures with high definition quality Trying out the HDV format! Shooting in the HDV format High image quality 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 video format for shooting and playing back high definition images on popular DV standard cassette tapes. � Your camcorder adopts the HDV1080i specification, which utilizes 1,080 effective 1,080 effective scanning lines, within the
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Enjoying pictures with high definition quality Viewing video recorded in the HDV format! Viewing on a high definition TV (p. 34) Pictures recorded in the HDV format can be played back as crisp HD (high definition) pictures on a high definition TV. � For details on HDV1080i compliant TVs, see page 34. Viewing on a 16:9 (wide)/4:3 TV (p. 36) Your camcorder can down convert video recorded in the HDV format to SD (standard definition) image quality for playback on a conventional TV. Dubbing to VCR
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Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items USB cable (1) (p. 71) supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 13) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1) (p. 13, 93) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 13) Lens hood (1) (p. 105) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 106) Remove the lens hood when you use the flash, Nightshot or SuperNightshot, or its shadow will appear in the pict
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Getting Started Step 2: Charging the battery pack 2 POWER switch 1 DC IN jack 3 4 Battery pack /CHG DC plug (charge) 4 lamp To the wall outlet AC Adaptor (wall socket) Power cord (Mains lead) You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” 4 Connect the power cord (mains battery pack (H series) (p. 93) after lead) to the AC Adaptor and the attaching it to your camcorder. wall outlet (wall socket). b Notes The /CHG (charge) lamp lights up and � You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery charging star
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Step2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) To remove the battery pack Remaining battery (approx.) Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Slide the BATT (battery release) lever and remove the battery pack. 60 65 Recording capacity (approx.) You can check the remaining battery charge on the LCD screen. Indicator Status BATT (battery Sufficient power remaining release) lever Battery low, recording/ playback will stop soon. Replace the battery with a fully charged one, or charge When storing t
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Getting Started � The /CHG (charge) lamp flashes during Continuous Typical charging, or Battery Info (p. 14) will not be Battery pack recording recording correctly displayed under the following time time* conditions. Recording – The battery pack is not attached correctly. HDV DV HDV DV Format – The battery pack is damaged. NP-FH60 90 95 50 50 – The battery pack is worn-out (for Battery Info (supplied) only). 95 100 50 55 � The power will not be supplied from the battery 100 105 55 55 as
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Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time 3 Move to [M] (month) with , Set the date and time when using this then set with / . camcorder for the first time. If you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your 4 Move to [D] (day) with , then camcorder or change the POWER switch set with / and repeat for the position. hour and minute. For midnight, set it to 12:00 AM. For midday, set it to 12:00 PM. 5 Make sure the date and tim
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Getting Started � The lens cover opens automatically when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA-TAPE or CAMERA-MEMORY. � If the buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly, adjust the touch panel (CALIBRATION) (p. 98). Changing the language setting You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. Touch t [MENU] t (TIME/ LANGU.) t [LANGUAGE], then select the desired language. 17
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Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording 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. DISPLAY/BATT INFO Viewfinder 180 degrees (max.) 2 1 2 90 degrees to the 90 degrees camcorder Viewfinder lens (max.) adjustment lever Move it until the To turn off the LCD ba
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Getting Started Step 5: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” Cassette tape 3 Close the lid. You can use mini DV cassettes only (p. 91). To eject the cassette b Notes � The recordable time varies depending on [ Open the lid following the same procedure REC MODE] (p. 57). as described in step 1 and remove the cassette. b Notes 1 Slide and hold the OPEN/ � Do not force the cassette compartment EJECT lever in the direction of the closed by pressing the portion marked arrow and open th
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Step 5: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” (Continued) Access lamp To eject a “Memory Stick Duo” Lightly push the “Memory Stick Duo” in once. b Notes � When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder is reading/writing data. Do not shake or knock your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the “Memory Stick Duo,” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, image data may be damaged. � If you force the “Memory Stick Duo” into the slot in the wrong direction, the “Memory Stick Duo,”
