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Camera Operations Guide [GB]
3-090-179-11(1)
Camera
Operations Guide
Read this first
Digital Video Camera Recorder
DCR-HC85E
© 2004 Sony Corporation
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FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE Read this first ATTENTION Before operating the unit, please read this The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies manual thoroughly, and retain it for future may influence the picture and sound of this camcorder. reference. This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters. WARNING (9.8 feet) To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not b Notice expose the unit to ra
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Note on connecting other device Before connecting your camcorder to other device Notes on use such as a VCR or a computer with a USB or i.LINK Note on Cassette Memory cable, be sure to insert the connector plug in the proper Your camcorder is based on the DV format. You can direction. If you insert the connector plug forcibly in use only mini DV cassettes in your camcorder. Use of the wrong direction, the terminal may be damaged, or mini DV cassettes with Cassette Memory is this may cause
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Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack Flash 4
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: Features available for tape only. Table of Contents : Features available for “Memory Stick Duo” only. Read this first ............................................................................................. 2 Quick Start Guide Recording movies ...................................................................................... 8 Recording still images .............................................................................. 10 Recording/Playing back with ease .....................
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Recording a still image .......................................................................................35 Making full use of Easy Handycam operation ...........................................................35 Adjusting the exposure............................................................................. 36 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects ...............................................................36 Fixing the exposure for the selected subject – Flexible spot meter
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Marking recorded images with specific Advanced operations information – Image protection/Print mark ....106 Using the Menu Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) .................108 Selecting menu items .........................61 Using the (CAMERA SET) menu – PROGRAM AE/WHITE BAL./16:9 Troubleshooting WIDE, etc. ....................................63 Troubleshooting ...............................111 Using the (MEMORY SET) menu Warning indicators and messages ...119
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Quick Start Guide Recording movies 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. To charge the battery, see page 14. a Lift up the viewfinder. b Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. a Slide the OPEN/ b Insert the cassette with cPress . EJECT lever in the its window-side facing Close the cassette lid after the cassette compartment direction of the arrow up, then push the center slides back in by itself. to open th
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Quick Start Guide 3 Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen. The date and time is not set up in the default setting. To set the date and time, see page 19. a Remove the lens cap. b Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. c While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch down to light up the CAMERA-TAPE lamp. The power turns on. d Press REC START/ STOP. Recording starts. To change to standby mode, press REC START/STOP again. You can also use REC START/STOP of the
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Recording still images 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. To charge the battery, see page 14. a Lift up the viewfinder. b Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 2 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into the camcorder. Insert it so that the b mark is at the bottom left corner. Push in until it clicks. b mark Quick Start Guide 10
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Quick Start Guide 3 Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen. The date and time is not set up in the default setting. To set the date and time, see page 19. a Remove the lens cap. b Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. c While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch repeatedly until the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp lights up. The power turns on. d Press PHOTO lightly. A short beep sound is heard when the focus is adjusted. e Press PHOTO fully. A shutter sound is heard a
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Recording/Playing back with ease By switching to Easy Handycam operation, recording/playback operation becomes even easier. Easy Handycam operation allows easy recording/playback for even first time users by providing only the basic functions for recording/playback. Press EASY when recording/ playing back. EASY lights up in blue (1) and screen font size increases (2) during Easy Handycam operation. Easy Handycam operation ON For details, see instructions for each operation. See page 34 f
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Getting started the shadow of the lens hood may appear on the screen. Getting started Also, if you force the lens hood on, you may not be able to remove it again. Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. Shoulder strap (1) The number in parentheses indicates the number See page 138 on how to attach the shoulder strap. of that item supplied. “Memory Stick Duo” 8MB (1) You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo,” which is about half the size
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2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in Step 2: Charging the the direction of the arrow until it clicks. battery pack You can charge the battery by attaching the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series) to your camcorder. b Note You cannot use batteries other than the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series) (p. 127). Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminals with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. Use a nearby wall socket when using the
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Getting started To check the remaining battery – Battery 6 Slide the POWER switch up to OFF Info (CHG). DISPLAY/BATT INFO The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. POWER switch You can check the battery’s current charge level CHG (charge) lamp and its current remaining recording time both during charging or when the power is turned off. 1 Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). 2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. After charging the battery 3 Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO. The CHG (charge)
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Charging time Recording time when recording with the Approximate number of minutes required when viewfinder you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack Approximate number of minutes available at 25°C (77°F). (10 – 30°C (50 – 86°F) when you use a fully charged battery pack at recommended.) 25°C (77°F). Battery pack Battery pack Continuous Typical* NP-FP50 (supplied) 125 recording recording NP-FP70 155 time time NP-FP90 220 NP-FP50 85 45 (supplied) Recording time when recording with
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Getting started Using an outside power source Step 3: Turning the power on You can use the AC Adaptor as the power You need to slide the POWER switch source when you do not want the battery to repeatedly to select the desired power mode run out. While you are using the AC Adaptor, to record or play. the battery pack will not lose its charge even When using this camcorder for the first time, when it is attached to your camcorder. the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 19). PRECAUTION Even if
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3 Adjust the item with / , then touch . Step 4: Adjusting the z Tip LCD panel and If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD viewfinder screen facing out. If you are using the battery pack for power source, you can adjust the brightness by selecting [LCD BL LEVEL] from the [LCD/VF SET] on the Adjusting the LCD panel (STANDARD SET) menu (p. 83). When you use your camcorder in bright conditions, press LCD BACKLIGHT to switch
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Getting started To use the viewfinder during operation When you are recording on a tape or a “Memory Step 5: Setting the Stick Duo,” you can adjust the exposure (p. 36) and fader (p. 41) while checking the image on date and time the viewfinder. Have the LCD panel rotated 180 degrees and closed with the screen facing out. Set the date and time when using this 1 Set the power mode to CAMERA-TAPE camcorder for the first time. If you do not set or CAMERA-MEMORY (p. 17). the date and time, th
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4 Touch [MENU]. Step 6: Inserting the 60min –:––:–– recording media CAMERA SET PROGRAM AE SPOT METER Inserting a cassette tape EXPOSURE OK 5 Select (TIME/LANGU.) with / , then touch . You can use mini DV cassettes only. For details on these cassettes (such as write- 60min –:––:–– protection), see page 123. DISPLAY MENU ROTATE A. SHUT OFF b Note CLOCK SET Do not force the cassette into the compartment. This ––:––:–– WORLD may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. LANGUAGE PROGRAM
