Sony Handycam HDR-HC7 Operating Manual

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Page 1 Websile. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii http://www.sony.net/ v,_eo InfoLITHIUM M'I3' Digi al CP_L_ H_m_ Printed on 70% or more recycled paper C_Jssett_ _OrYBTI_K s_rIES using VQC (Volatile Organic Compound)- HDV 1080i free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan © 2007 Sony Corporation 2319806110...
Page 2 To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. CAUTION_0 _U¢_ THE_ISKOF ELECtriC S_OCK the user to the presence unh_sulated "dangerous voltage" within lhe product's This symbol is inlended to alert enclosure lhat may be of sufficient lnagnitude constilule...
Page 3: Important Safeguards
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Cleaning For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating Unplug tile set fi'om the wall outlet belore the appliance, attd keep this manual for cle_uling or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners future reference. or _,erosol clemlers.
Page 4 _?ORTANT SAFEGUARDS ( go_i_ed} Lightning SafetyCheck For added protection t_>r t his _t during _L lighming Upon conlpletion of _uly selvice or repairs to tile slornl, or wllen it is lefi unatlended and unused fi)r set. ask the service technician to l_erlbrnl routine long periods ol time.
Page 5: Readthis First
Model Nit.: HDR-HC7 boUoln. Record the serial lmnlber in the space Responsible Parly: Sony Eleclronics Inc. provided below. Reti:r lit these numbers whenex er you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. product.
Page 6 Read this first (C+_tim_8_} Note: Type of cassette you can use in your camcorder This equipment has been tesled and lonnd comply with the limits lor a Class B digital You can use mini DV cassettes marked device, pursuanl to Parl 15 of the FCC Rules.
Page 7 Memory Stick Duo Adaptor sony Using the camcorder • Do not hehl the camcorder by the following parts. point White, red, blue or green point • Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder. or the lens to direct sunlight for long...
Page 8 Aboutthe Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens. which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss. in Germany, and Sony Corporation. and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF measurement system lk_r video cameras and offers a quality typical of a Carl Zeiss lens.
Page 9: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Note on the icons used in this manual HDV1080i Fo.u,res a vail.hie ro_the HDV formatonb' Features available for the DV format only IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ..3 Playback ........Read this first ........Using PB zoom ......31 Using the guide functions (USAGE GUIDE)
Page 10 Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD Identifying parts and controls ..105 recorders ........Indicators displayed during recording/ Recording pictures from a VCR ... 68 playback ........Index ........... Dubbing pictures from a tape to a "Memory Stick Duo"....Deleting recorded pictures from the...
Page 11: Tryingout The New Hdvformat
/_:_joyi_g pfe_re_* _'f_h Ugh ddin#io,'_ q_m#ty Tryingout the new HDVformat! High image quality The HDV format h;ls about 2 times or more the horizontal resolution uf _1stan&_M resulting in about 4 times or more the amount uf pixels providing high quality images.
Page 12: Viewingvideo Recordedin The Hdvformat
Viewingvideo recordedin the HDVformat!
Page 13: Step 1: Checkingsupplieditems
Step 1: Checkingsupplieditems USB cable (1) (p. 72) Make _,ure that you bave I-ollowing items supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates im tuber of that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 14) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (p.
Page 14: Step 2: Chargingthe Battery Pack
Step 2: Chargingthe battery pack _ :_?;:o_ POWER switch IN jack Battery pack ,{/CHG DC plug (charge) lamp To the wall outlet AC Adaptor Power cord You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" Connect the power cord to the AC battery pack (H series) (p. 05) after Adaptor and the wall outlet.
Page 15: Format
To removethe battery pack Remaining batte O' !approx.) Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Slide tbe BATT/battery release) lever and remove tbe battery pack. Recording capacity (approx.) You can check the remaining batlery charge on the LCD screen. BATT (battery power remaining Sufficienl release) lever...
Page 16: Format
Step2: ghaNi_ the battery pack/C0_ti_ued/ Bottonl: Recording with lhe viewfinder while lhe LCD panel is closed. Playing lime Recording HDV DV HDV DV Format Approximate time (nfin.) available "_hen you use a fully charged battery pack. NP-FH60 /supplied) HDR-HC5 NP-FH70 Recorded Format HDV DV HDV DV...
Page 17: Step 3: Turningthe Poweron And Setting The Date And Time
Step 3: Turningthe poweron and setting the date and time • When attaching an optional video lighl, il is recomlnended thal you use an NP-FH70 or NP- Set the date and time when using this FH 100 battery pack. camcorder %r the first time. If you do not set the date attd time, the [CLOCK SET] the charging/recording/playback time...
Page 18: Handycam
St÷p 3: Tur_i_g t hepowero_ a_ s÷N_g lh÷da_¢a_d_im÷{8o_i_÷dl ¸ Set [M] (month), then touch r_K] repeat for [D] (day), hour and You can change the on-screen displays to minute. show messages in a specified language. Touch IW_N01 -+ [MENU] -+ f_ (TIME/ For midnight, set it to 12:I)0 AM.
Page 19: Step 4: Making Setting Adjustmentsbefore Recording
Step 4: Making setting adjustmentsbefore recording Open tile LCD panel 90 degrees to tile You can view pictures using the viewfinder camcorder/@), then rutate it to tile best to avoid wearing down the battery, ur when angle to record or play/@). the picture seen on the LCD screen is puor.
Page 20: Step 5: Insertinga Tape Or A "Memory Stick Duo
Step 5: Insertinga tape or a "Memory Stick DUO" Close the lid. You can use mini DV mt+][_*cassettes only (p. 92). To eject the cassette Notes Open tile lid R lit wi1%the same procedure • The recordable time varies depending on [[] MODEl (p, 58).
Page 21: Stick Duo
To ejecta "MemoryStickDuo" Lightly push the "Memory Stick Duo" ()lice. Notes • When the access lamp is lit or tl_Lshing, your Calncorder is rc_ding/wliting d_lta. Do not shake kllock yolll" CiUllCOl'del', lure tile power o||_ elect tile "Melnol T Slick Duo," or remove lhe battery pack.
Page 22: Easyrecording/Playback (Easyhandycam)
Recording/Playback EasyRecording/Playback (EasyHandycam) With this E_lsy H_md_cnm o_:)erntion, most of the c_,mer_lsettings nre _mtonmtic_dly optinmll_ a_[iusted, which frees you from detailed a_[justments. The screen font size increases tk_reasy viewing. OFF (CHG), slide it while pressing Ihe green button. [_] f the POWER swilch is set Io Slide the POWER Slidethe POWER...
Page 23: Handycam
Slide the POWER switch [] to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. Touch the buttons on the touch panel [] as follows. Movies Still images Touch _ -_ r_7/ Touch _ to rewind, then touch _ to start to select a picture. playback.
Page 24: Recording
Recording Lens cover Opens in accordance wilh Ihe setling of the POWER swilch. START/STOP [] START/STOP [] " i!il ]Movies are recorded on a lape. Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the CAMERA-TAPE lamp.
Page 25: Stick Duo
Still images are recorded on the "Memory Stick Duo." Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp. If Ihe POWER swilch is set to OFF (CHG), slide it while pressing the green bulton. Press and hold PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it "10 fully to record.
Page 26 Recording { go_ti_ed) You can magnify images to 10 times the original size with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons on the LCD paneh You can record high quality still images the "Mmnory Stick Duo" during tape recording. (_) Slide the POWER switch to turn on the Power zoom...
Page 27: (Hdr-Hc7)
• For HDR-HC5: (!) Press and hold the MANUAL button R)r When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA- several seconds. TAPE, still images will be recorded al image The [DIAL SET] screen appears. size 2.3M in lhe HDV lk_rmal. 1.7M (4:3) or 2.3M (16:9) in the DV lormal.
Page 28 R88o_i_ {go_ti_edl • Adjust the lbcus manually ([FOCUS], p. 46) when it is hard to locus automatically. ,{ (Forced flash): Always u£s the flash regardless oi lhe surrounding brighmess. • Do not use these functions in brighl places. This nlay cause a nla]J/lncth)n. @ (No flash);...
Page 29: Playback
Playback Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. If the POWER swilch is sel to OFF (CHG)_ slide it _----_ Touch _ to rewind to the desired scene, then touch _ to start playback.
Page 30 Touch _. The most recenlly recoMed image is displayed. Swilches playback media* Previous/Next Go to Ihe index screen display is displayed on lhe tape playback screen. Todisplay pictureson a "MemoryStick Duo"on theIndexscreen Touch Touch one of the pictures to back to II'_e single display mode.
Page 31 You can magnify images from about 1.1 to 5 times (from about 1.5 to 5 times in still images) the original size. Magnification can be adjusted with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons on the LCD paneh (!) Play back the picture you want to magnify.
Page 32: Usingthe Guidefunctions(Usage Guide)
Usingthe guidefunctions(USAGE GUIDE) Unavailable settings during Easy You can easily select tile desired setting screens by using the guide functions Handycam /USAGE GUIDE/. During Easy Handyc:ml operation, some items are unavailable. If an attempted setting is not available, but still desired. touch [SET] to display an on-screen instruction.
Page 33: Searchingfor The Starting Point
Searchingfor the starting point You can view about 2 seconds of the scene recorded just be%re you stopped tile tape. END SEARCH will not work once you Make sure that Ihe CAMERA-TAPE lamp eject the cassette after you have recorded on lights tip (p.
Page 34: Search
$÷archi_ for the _af_i_ poi_ {8o_i_÷_) • Zero set nlemol2i will not functkln correctly there is a blank section between recorded During playback, press ZERO sections on file tape. SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander at a point you want to locate later on.
Page 35: Guide)
Playingthe picture ona TV Conuectiou methods attd image quality differ depending on what type of TV is connected and counecturs used. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 14). Your camcorder helps you select the Refer also tu tile instruction manuals appropriate connection lk_ryuur device.
Page 36: Connecting To A 16:9 (Wide) Or 4:3 Tv
/IaIh+I th÷ pi+t+++'÷ + + a TWII++Ii++J+l) (high definition) image quality • An HDV lbrmatted picture is played back as it is (HD image quality). • A DV R_rmatted picture is played back as it is (SD image quality). HDV1080i) AUDIO COMPONENT IN HDMI...
Page 37 Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages HDMI (STANDARD SET) [VCRHDV/DV]---+ HDMI cable (optional) [AUTO] (57) • Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo (on the front cover), • Pictures in tile DV tbnnal are nol outpul fi'oln the HDMI OUT jack, il copyright protection signals are recorded in the pictures.
Page 38 P+a++_+_ th+ p+ct+++÷ + + a TV Ig++t+++÷+} To set the aspect ratio accordingto the connectedTV (16:9/4:3) Cbange tile ITVTYPE] setting It>tnatcb your TV (p. 60). Notes • When you play back +ttape recorded in tile DV Iormat on a 4:3 TV not compatible with tbe 1(,:9 signal, set WIDE SELECT] to [4b;] on your c+uncorder when recording n picture (p.
Page 39 Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages (STANDARD SET) AN connecting cable with S VIDEO IVCR HDV/DV] S VIDEO (optional) IAUTOI (57) " [16:91/14:31(60) ITV TYPEI --+ AUDIO ((W:lLt) 9 vIDEO (Yellow) • When connecting only an S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel), audio signals...
Page 40: Usingthe Menuitems
Usingthe menuitems Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the respective lamp. CAMERA-TAPE lmnp: I'_ settings- on a tape CAMERA-MEMORY lamp: settings on a "Memory Stick ",(;,_ PLAY/EDIT lamp: settings for viewing/editing Co)_z_:_r_ Touch the LCD screen to select the menu item.
Page 41: Menu Items
Menu items Available menu items vary depending on which lamp is lit. During Easy Handycam operation, tile setting is set automntically as shown in tile following list. Position of lamp: CAMERA SET menu (p 43) SCENE SELECT • • SPOT METER •...
Page 42 Men# items {C#atia#ed} Position of lamp: PictBridge PRINT USB SELECT DEMO MODE N_ EDIT/PLAY menu (p.56) VAR.SPD REC CTRL END SEARCH STANDARD menu (p. 57) VCR HDWDV REC FORMAT DV SET DV • • VOLUME •*4 •*4 • MIC LEVEL .4 •...
Page 43: Camera Setmenu
CAMERA SETmenu Settingstoadjustyourcamcorder t othe recording conditions FIREWORKS* (i_:'_) Seh:cl lo record all Ihe splendor The default settings are marked with _'. fireworks. The indicators in pm'entheses appear when the items are selected. See page 40 for details on selecting menu items.
Page 44 _gANERA SET mesh (Co_fi_ed} (!) Touch IMANUAL]. * Ac[iusted to fl)cus on st@iects hulher away only. appears. @ Adjust tile exposure by touching F_/ ** Ac[iusted not to locus on subjects a short r_q. distance away. @ Touch [_]. Notes To return the setting to automatic exposure.
Page 45 @ Touch Itxm._]. _" AUTO txm_ flashes quickly. When the white Select to adjust the shutter speed balance has been adjusted and stored in automatically. the memory, the indicator stops MANUAL(O) flashing. A([iusl Ihe sMiter speed using [_/ f77. Notes •...
Page 46 gANERA SET mesh (Co_i_e_} (_) Touch the subject on the screen. "_° Tips appears. • Touch if tile subject is white or tile @ Touch [ENDI. backlight is bright, or touch if the subject is black or the light is dim, Tu adjust the fucus automatically, touch •...
Page 47 Set [REDEYE REDUC] to ION], then press tile ,_ (flash) button (p. 27) repeatedly to select a setting. This is useful to shoot small subjects, such as flowers or insects. You can blur out O (Auto mdeye reduction): Pro-flashes lo backgrounds and tile subject stands...
Page 48 gA_ERA SET mesh {8o_i_e_} The zebra pattern appears at a screen brightness level of about 100 IRE or When using either tile NightShot (p. 28) or higher. [SUPER NS] (p. 47) ftmction tu record, can record clearer pictures by setting Notes LIGHT[, which...
Page 49 _OFF "_° Tips Seh:ct this v, hen the corn ersion h:ns • You can also operale by pressing PHOTO on the Remote Commander (p. 108). (optional) is not used. WIDE CONV. (_rw) Select this to use the wide corn ersion lens (optional).
Page 50: Memory Setmenu
MEMORY SETmenu Settings forthe "Memory Stick Duo" VGA (0.3M) (_) The default settings are marked with P,'. Allo_ s for the maximum number of The indicators in parentheses appear when images to be recorded. the items are selected. See page 40 for details on selecting Notes menu items.
Page 51 201)0 2600 4000 5000 environlllenI. 1650 2250 3300 4400 • The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid 3950 5201) 7900 9500 CMOS sensor and image processing system /new Enhanced hnaging Processor) allows * [_]...
Page 52 _EMOR¥ SETmem_(Continued) (_) Select [ALL FILES] or [CURRNT FOLDER]. [ALL FILES]: Deletes all the images on You can create a new l\_lder ( 102MSDCF the "Memo U Stick Duo." tu999MSDCF) un a "Memory Stick Duo." [CURRNT FOLDER]: Deletes all the When 9,999 images are stored itt the current images in the selected lk)lder.
Page 53: Special Effectson Pictures Or Additional Functionson Recording/Playback
PICT.APPLI.menu Special effectson pictures or additional functionson recording/playback The default settings are marked with P,'. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. You can record still images on the "Memory Stick Duo" at a selected iuterwd. See page 40 for details on selecting This fimction is useful to observe the menu items.
Page 54 P_CT.@PLL me_u (go_ti_u÷d} STILL "_° Tips Records/pla) s back a movie _hile • You can select the first picture 1or tim slide sllow wilh F_/F_ be/ore louclling superimposing it on a still image [START]. memorized by touching [STILL]. You can add digital effects to recording/ FLASH (flashmotion)
Page 55 "_° Tips • You can save pictures edited using special effects on a "Memory Stick Duo" (p, 70) or You can add special effects to a picture record lhenl on VCR or DVD/HDD recorders during recording or playback. _ appears. (p, 65), _OFF Does not use [PlCT.EFFECT] sclting.
Page 56: Settings For Editing Or Playing Back In
N®EDIT/PLAY menu NCT.APPLL mesh (go,timber} Settingsforeditingor playing hackin various modes • The image quality of [SMTH SLW REC] is sonlewhat less tball llornla] recordhlg. See page 40 for details on selecting To cancel [SMTH REC], select menu items. IENDI. See page 72. You can play back in various modes while viewing movies.
Page 57: Standard Set Menu
STANDARD SET menu Picture se_lr ¢h Settings while recordingon a tape or other Reverse playback basic settings • Playing back slowly to tim reverse direction playing back l?ame by fiame 1o lhe reverse The def:mlt settings are marked with P". dflcction arc not available in HDV...
Page 58 _STANDARD SETme_ {go_ti_ue_} Notes Notes • Disconnect the i.LtNK cable belbrc changing • If you record in die LP nlode, pictures may lhe [VCR HDV/DV] _tting, Otherwise, tile appear mosaic-like or sound nlay be interlupted connected device, such as a VCR, may not be when you play back tile rope on other cilnlcorders VCRs.
Page 59 The recorded picture will not be affected by this operation. m LCO BRIGHT You can at!just the brightness of the LCD screen. Touch _/_ to a{ljttst the balance of tile original sound (ST l) attd tile sound (2) Adjust the brightness wilh 1_7/1_7. recorded afterwards (ST2), then touch [_.
Page 60 _STANDARD SETme_/go_i_ue_} P," 1 6:g Select to vie_ your pictures on a 16:9 (wide) TV. Select [COMPONENT] when conuecting 16:9 (wide) your camcorder to a TV with tile pictures 4:3 pictures component input jack. 480i Select _hcn connecting )our camcorder a TV with the component input jack.
Page 61 Notes • The exposure ac[iustnlent value (OEV), a shutter speed, and tile aperture _alue appear when still You can display the frame attd check that images on a "Menlory Stick Duo" me phJyed the subject is horizontal or vertical by back.
Page 62 _STANDARD SETme_/go_i_ue_} I,,.ON You can slightly reduce the recurding start A be%:_ingsound starts when you stall/stop recording, or operate the touch paneh point time when you start recording by pressing START/STOP. This function is useful tu compensate fur time lapse at the Cancels the beeping sound and shutter click of the shutter.
Page 63: Customizing Personal Menu
Customizing Personal menu Menu See page 40 for details on selecting You can add desired menu items to any menu items. Personal Menu. and customize Personal Menu settings for each POWER lamp position. This is convenient if you acid frequently used menu items to Personal Menu.
Page 64 g++st+mk+++P÷rs++++ ++++÷++ Ig++t+++÷+) Touch --+ [P-MENU --* [DELETE]. Touch I?_ggg0] --+ [P-MENU SET UP] It the desired menu item is not -+ [SORT]. displayed, touch r_]/][_+ If tile desired menu item is not displayed, touch [_]/[_]. Touch the menu item you want to move.
Page 65 Dubbing/Edit[fig Dubbingto VCRor DVD/HDD recorders Ctmnecl your camcorder Io Ibe wall eullel u_,ing the supplied AC Adapler for Ibis operalion /p. 14). Refer also to tile inslruclion manuals supplied with lhe devices Io be connected. The connection nlethod and Ibe image qualily will differ depending...
Page 66 gubbi_ te VSB e_ gVD/Hgg recorders {Coati,B@} Notes .3 Parts recorded in bodl DV and HDV fol:mal can be dubbed. • You cannot dub pictures using the HDMI cable. • Pictures recorded in tile DV hmmd are dubbed as SD (standm'ddetinJdon) images, regardless Notes Ol the connection,...
Page 67 • When dubbing to a DVD recorder hom your canlcorder tllrough an i.LINK cable, you may Connect your recording device not operale your canlcorder on yotlr DVD (VCR or DVD/HDD recorder) to recorder even if ils hlstruclion t/lalltla] says yoll your camcorder.
Page 68 Recordingpictures from a VCR You call record movies from a VCR on a tape. You call record a scene as a still image on a "Memory Stick Duo." Be sure to insert a cassette or a "Memory Stick Duo" for Slide the POWER switch to turn recording in your camcorder beforehand.
Page 69 101 Start playing the cassette on your VCR. Perform steps 1 to 4 in Tile picture played on the connecled "Recording movies." device appears on the LCD screen yOUr calncorder. Start playing the cassette. Touch [REC START] at the point The piclures on Ille VCR appear...
Page 70 Dubbingpicturesfrom Deleting recorded a tape to a "Memory picturesfrom the Stick Duo" "Memory Stick Duo" record a desired scene OiltU "Memory Stick Duo" as a still image, from Slide the POWER switch a movie you recorded on a tape. Make sure repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/ you have a recorded...
Page 71 Markingimagesonthe "Memory Stick Duo" with specific information (Print mark/Image protection) When you are using a "Memory Stick Duo" This may change the inlornmlion ol the images with tile Print nlark put on using the other with the write-protect tab. make sure the cievice.
Page 72 Printingrecordedimages (PictBridge compliant printer) "_" Tips You can print out pictures using a PictBridge compliant printer without • You cnn _dso oper_Lle by _lecling in lhe the camcorder to a computer. Io]]owing orders: couuectillg Ig_gff0] _ [MENU] _ (PICT.APPLL _PictBridge ----+[USB SELECT] ----+[PictBridge PRINT].
Page 73 Disconnecl tile USB cable lhe printer. Remove file '_Men]oly Stick Duo" fl;onl your camcorder. • If tile printer stops working, disconnect tile USB cable, turn the printer off and on again and rcstarl the operation fl:om tile beginning. • Some printers cut off left, right, lop and...
Page 74 "Picture enlarged and played in a slide show. Motion Browser" cuslolller silpport. http://www.sony.net/support-disolt/ Editing picturesimported to a computer You can edit imported movies and still images on a computer. Creatinga disc You can create a DVD-video _ith imported movies.
Page 75 When playing still images recorded on a ¸i i ii ¸ i i i! i I iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii "Memory Stick Duo" on a computer OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 When using "Picture Notion Browser" Professionah Windows XP Home OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Edition.
Page 76 Installing the "First Step Guide" andsoftware You need to install tile "First Step Guide" Click [FirstStepGuide]. and software to your Windows computer before connecting your camcorder to the computer. The installation is required only for the first time. 5 Select the desired language and Contents to be installed and procedures the model name of your may differ dependiug on your OS.
Page 77 Restart tile is created on the desktop. computer after the installation is • Once you register on the website, you complete. can get secure and useful customer support. http://www.sony.net/registration/di/...
Page 78 [Programs] ![All Programs] lor Windows XP/ • You a]so lleed to lllilke certi=ill settings on your [Sony Picture Utilityl _*- [FirstStcpGuidel elullcorder when importing llloxies to al ----+ Your camcorder's Iolder ----+ "First Step computer wilh conlnlercially ax ailab]e editing Guide"...
Page 79 If the problmn persists, discom_ect the power source and • During Easy Hand3cam operation, settings of the fimctions that are not contact your Sony dealer. displayed on the screen return to their • Overall operations/Easy Handycam/ defaults (p.
Page 80 Comlnander) (p. 19, 108). disconnect the AC Adaptor lron_ the wall outlet and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged. The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not work at all. The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.
Page 81 is not displayed. cassette is noisier during rewinding or fast-forwarding. • During Easy Handycam operation, not all menu items arc functional. Cancel Easy • When using the AC Adaptor, rewind/fast Handycam operation (p. 23). for_ ard speed increases (compared _ith battery operation) and therefore...
Page 82 TrssNsshsstisS/Ssstisssd) The data file name is not indicated recording image view looks different. correctly, or flashes. • The file is danmged. • The recording image view may look different depending on tile condition • Use the file format compatible with your your camcorder.
Page 83 [COLOR SLOW S] does not operate The subjects passing fast by the correctly. frame might appear crooked. • [COLOR SLOW S] may not oper ire • This is called tile focal phmc phenomenon. This is not a malfunction. Because of the correctly in total darkness.
Page 84 This is not a (p. 98). m dfimction (p. 94). • Use the Sony mini DV cassette. • Pictures recorded on other de;ices may not be played back or m,y not appe ir in their actual size.
Page 85 • There is a blank section between recorded You cannot view the picture or hear sections of the tape. This is not a the sound on the TV connected with malflmction. the HDMI cable. • Pictures in the DV lbrmat u-c not output No picture appears during [END fron/the HDMI OUT jack, if copyright SEARCH] or Rec Review.
Page 86 TrssN÷shsstisS/Ssstisssd) You cannot dub correctly using Still pictures cannot be dubbed from A/V connecting cable. a tape to a "Memory Stick Duo." • You cannot input cxternall 3 fl'om _Jdevice • You cannot record or _1distorted picture connected with the A/V connecting cable.
Page 87 }i[_i_i_!_ ¸!i¸_i_i_iiiil _{ _ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_:_ !i_i!i;: N _i!_!i_!_: !_ _i_i g lii _iii! _! _ _ililililililililili!il }i[_i_i_i_i!_i ¸_i_!iiji_!:i_%%%_i_]ii_!_!_i:ii_ii!:_i_i_i_i_g!:!_:_!i!i!_i! [EXPOSURE] NightShot [CINEMA EFECT] [SCENE SELECT], of [DEFFECT] [SPOT METER], [WHITE BAL.] NightShot [MANUAL] of [SHARPNESS] [CINEMA EFECT] [EXPOSURE], other [SHUTTR SPEED] NightShok Ihan 0 in [AE of the CAM CTRL...
Page 88 101-1001 (Warning indicator the problem persists even alter you have pertaining to files) tried a couple of times, contact yuur Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service • The file is damaged. facility. • The file is unreadable (p. 93).
Page 89 (Warning indicators pertaining (Warning indicator pertaining warning) the tape) camera-shake • Tile unount of lights is not sufficient, Slow flashing: so camera-shake easily occurs. Use the • There is less than 5 minutes remaining flash. on the tape. • The canlcoRler is unsteady, SOcanlera- •...
Page 90 WarsisS is_icats_s ass msssasss (8o_tiss÷_) • "Memory Stick Duo" Reinsert the Memory Stick. (p.20) • Rcinscrt the 'Memory Stick Duo" a le_ times. If even then the indicator flashes, the "Memo1)' Stick Duo" might be damaged. TI)' with another "Memory Stick Duo."...
Page 91 Addi[iot;d _torm_[id_ Usingyour camcorderabroad Viewing HDV format pictures recorded Power supply in HDV format HDVl080i You c_ use your camcorder in any You need an HDV 1080i compatible TV (or countlT/region using the AC Adaptor monitor) with :. component jack and supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V.
Page 92 Maintenanceand precautions Copyrightsignal N When you play back Your camcorder is capable of recording in If tile cassette you play back ou _otlr both HDV and DV formats. camcorder contains copyright signals, you You can use mini DV format cassettes only. cannot copy it to a tape in another video Use a cassette with tile M_n_[_, m ark.
Page 93 M When labeling the cassette Be sure to place the label only ott the 1ocatious showu ill the followiug "Memo U Stick" illustratiott so as not to cause a malfuuction (without MagicGate) of your camcorder. "Memory Stick Duo "*_ Do not put a label lwithout MagicGate) along this border.
Page 94 Maistssasss ass p_÷sa[tisss {gsstiss÷_} Notes on use Onthe Memory Stick Duo adaptor After inserting a "Memory Stick Duo" into Damaged or lost image data will Memory adaptor, Stick compensated for. occur in the it with a shmdard "Memory Stick" following cakes: compliant device.
Page 95 Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-FH70/ FH 100 (oplional). • Pmquenl use of the LCD screen or a ftcquent playback, last lorward or rewind operalion This unit is compatible wilh an wears out tile bauery pack laster. "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series). We reconlmend using a large capacily bauery pack: NP- FH7ft/FH 1(t(t (optkmal).
Page 96 "_"Tips on precautions and compatible application • i.LINKis a more tmnilimlcrnl tot the software, refer also to the operating IEEE 1394data transporl bus proposed by Sony. instructions for the device to be connectecl. and is a trademark approxed by many...
Page 97 • Do not wrap your calncorder with a towel, lot • x.v.Color is a more lamiliar term for tile xvYCC example, and operate it. Doing so might cause standard proposed by Sony, and is a trademark heat to build up inside. of Sony.
Page 98 This is not a • If the lollowing problem occurs, clean lhe video malfunction. Du not close the cassette lid heads kw 10seconds with tile Sony DVM- 12CLD cleaning cassette (optional). until the cassette is eiected. Playback pictures do not move.
Page 99 Please the like. conlact your Sony dealer or local authorilcd The position of the "x" changes. Sony service lacility to ]lave tile video beads replaced. To cancel, touch [CANCEL]. LCDscreen If you did trot press the right spot. start from •...
Page 100 Mai. ÷.a.ce p esa tio.s Specifications Oncharging thepre-installed System rechargeahle b attery Video reeording system (HDF) Your camcorder has a pre-installed 2 rotary heads. Helical scanning system rechargeable battery to retain the dale. time. Video reeording system (DV) and other settings even when the POWER 2 rotary heads.
Page 101 10 x (Optical), 20 x. 80 x/Digital) setting gulch as your canlcorder_s inli)rmation at the time of recording. HDR-HC7: *2The unique pixel mTay of Sony's Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* ClearVid CMOS sensor and image 10 x (Optical), 20 x/Digital) processing system (new Enhanced Focal length...
Page 102 Input/Output connectors Average power consumption HDR-HC5: Audio/Video output During camera recording using the IO-pin connector viewfinder with normal brightness: Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 K-)(ohms) HDV recording 3.8 W Luminance signal: 1Vp-p, 75 f) (ohms) DV recording 3.5 W Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 f-) During camera recording using the (ohnas) LCD with normal brightness:...
Page 103 Mass (approx.) Dimensions (approx.) HDR=HC5: 31.8 x 33.3 x 45.0 530 g (1 lb 2 oz) main anit only (1 5/16x I 5/16x I 13/16 in.) (w/h/d) 630 g (l lb 6 oz) including the NP: Mass (approx.) FH60 rechargeable battery pack and 80 g (2.9 oz) DVM60 cassette.
Page 104 OTHER THAN • "Handycam' __:¢'_r_ CONSUMER PERSONAL lN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. MPEG-2 STANDARD ENCODING • HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony VIDEO INFORMATION PACKAGED Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Lid.
Page 105 Identifyingparts and controls The mnnbers in / ) are reference pages. • Tile Active Interlace Shoe has a salcty Power zoom lever (261 device fi)r fixing tile installed accessory PHOTO button 125) To connect an accessory, press securely. down and push it to the end. and then Viewfiuder lens ac{iustmeut lever / 191...
Page 106 N÷_tifyi_S pa_ts a_ co_tm_s (Co,timber} ® ® [] HDR-HC7: [] RESET button MANUAL button (27) Initializes all the settings, including tim setting of the date and time (Menu items [] HDR-HC7: customized oil Persoual Menu are licit CAM CTRL dial (27) initialized).
Page 107 [] }"- OPEN/EJECT lever (20) [] Cassette compartment lid (20) [] Flash [] BATT (battery release) lever (15) [] Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens) (8) [] Battery pack (14) [] Remote sensor/Infrared port [] (;rip belt (19) Point the Rmnote Commander (p.
Page 108 Remote {_'Ollllllander ill[iN not flmction properly. In this case, lvplace tile [] SEARCH M. button* (34) ballery wilh a Sony CR2025 lithiunl baltery. Use of anolher batlery nlay presenl a risk of fire [] _ (Previous/Next) buttons* explosion, (34) [] Video control buttons (Rewind.
Page 109 Indicatorsdisplayedduringrecording/playback Recording still images during tape recording (DualRec) orDV) [] Recording folder (521 Recording format/HDVI080i (58) [] hnage size (50) Recording mode or _) is also displayed in the DV lormat. [] Quality ([FINE] or ISTD]) (5(}) [] Remaitting batte U (approx.) [] Number of recorded still images 126) [] Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording))
Page 110 [s_icats_s disp_a_sd _t_isS recs_di_S/ptayback {go_fi_ed} Data file name Tape transport indicator [] Video operation buttons (29) Picture number/Total ttumber recorded pictures in the current playback folder Playback folder (521 Prevkms/Next folder icon The lollowing indicators appear when the first or last picture of the current lolder is displayed and when there are nmltiple lolders on tile same "Memory Stick Duo."...
Page 111 Center L'{_'] Color Slox_ Shutter (48) PictBridge c(mnecting (72) +-\_*_--"_lPJk Warning (88) NightShot (28) Super NightShot Bottom Ccnlcr (47) Upper left Bottom HDVI080i DV for,nat Recording AE SHIFT (45) (57) WB SHIFT (46) J_16b AUDIO MODE* (58) Picture effect (55) SP LP Recording mode*...
Page 112 [s_icats_s disp_a_sd _t_isS ress_di_S/ptaybask (ge_ti_ed) Other indicator lnfornmtion (89) You can easily check the meaning of each indicator that appears on the L(!D screen. (_) Touch [GUIDE] --_ [DISP GUIDE]. _;Zgo .... (_) Touch the area including the indicator that you want to check.
Page 113 Index Numeric COMPONENT ..... FLASH (Flash motkm) ..54 FOCUS ......46, 83 COMPONENT OUT jack 1080i/480i ..............35. 106 FORMAT ......12BIT ........Componem video cable ..36 Frame-by-t_anle Playback ..56 16BIT ........Coml?uler ......480i ........CONV.LENS .......
Page 114 SLOW SHUTTR Playing time ......(Slow shmler) ....... P-MENU ... See Personal Menu Macintosh ......SMTH (Smooth PORTRAIT (Sol} portrad)... Maintenance and precautions slow recording) ....55, 87 Power cord ................. SNOW ........MEMORY SET menu ..Prinl ........SOLARIZE ......
Page 115 VAR.SPD PB (Various speed playback) ,.,.,56 VF B.LIGHT (Viewfinder brightness) ..59 VOLUME ......Warning indicators ....88 Warning inessages ....89 WB SHIFT (White Balallce Shifl) ... 46 WHITE BAL, (White bahmce) ....44, 87 WHITE FADER ....53 Windows ......
Page 116 $pa#isb Q_#_kG dde/G_da r_pida en espa#ol Paso 1: Comprobaci6n de los elementos suministrados Asegfirese de que su videecfimara contiene Cable USB (1) les siguientes elementos. E1 mimero entre pardntesis indica la cantidad del elemento. Adaptador de alimentaci6n de ca (1) Bateria recargable NP-FH60...
Page 117 Paso2: Cargade la bateria Interruptor POWER roma DC IN Bateria Indicador §/ Clavija de cc CHG (carga) AI tomacorriente ,tador de alimentaci6n de ca =3" de pared Para cargar la bateria "InfoLITHIUM" onecte el cable de alimentaci6n (serie H), con_ctela a la videocamara.
Page 118 Paso 2: gar_a de _abateda {ge_ti_uaci6N Pararetirarla bateria Carga restante de la baterfa (aprox.) Deslice el interruptor POWER hasta la posicidn OFF (CHG). Deslice la palanca BATT (liberaci6n de la baterfa) y retire la baterfa. Capacidad de grabaci6n (aprox.) Puede comprobar llt carga restante de llt baterfa en la pantalla LCD.
Page 119 HDR-HC5 Notas • Todo los tielnpos se calcularon en ]as siguientes condiciolms: Parte superior: con ]a ]uz de londo de ]a panmHa LCD enccndida. Formato de Parte central: con la luz de londo de la pantalla grabacibn LCD apagada. Parte interior: Grabaci6n con el visor...
Page 120 Paso Z: gaNa d÷ _abate_a Paso3: Encendido y ajuste de la fecha y la hora Acerca de la bateria • Antes de cambim" la baterfa, deslice Ajuste la fecha y la hora cuando use la interluptor POWER a la posicidn OFF (CHG).
Page 121 "_° Sugerencias Ajuste [A] (afio) con F_3/r_7, • La l_clla y hora no aparecen durante la grabacidn, peru se graban automfiticamente luego toque IoKI. la cinm y pueden visualizarse duranle la Puede seleccionar cualquier afio hasta el roproducd6n ([CODVIO DATOS] (Durante el aiio 2079.
Page 122 Paso4: Ajustesantes de grabar Abra el panel LCD 90 grados con respecto Puede ver imfigenes utilizando el visor para a la videocfimara (@) y luego gfrelo hacia evitar el desgaste de la baterfa o cuando la el m@_r &_gulo para grabar o reproducir imagen en la pantalla LCD sea deficiente.
Page 123 Paso5: Inserci6nde unacinta o un "Memory Stick Duo" El compartimiento videocasete se desliza automaticamente hacia adentro. Sulamente puede utilizar videucaseles mini DV M_0i[_. Cierre la tapa. Notas • El tiempo disponible para grabaci6n varfa hmci6n del 1_ MODO GRAB.]. Para expulsarel vide0casete Deslice y sostenga la palanca F- Abra la tapa realizandu el lnismo...
Page 124 Paso 5:_serci&_ de _ma cilia o u_ _°Memory Stick Duo" ICo_fl_uaci&_l Indicador de acceso Para expulsar un "Memory Stick Duo" Empuje stmvemente el '_Memor_ Stick Duo" hacia dentro [lI/_ vez. Notas • Cuando el indicador de acccso se enciende o parpadea, la videocfimara esli] leyendo o grabando datos.
Page 125 Grabaci6n Cubierta del objetivo Se abre segfin el ajuste del interruptor POWER. PHOTO Interruptor POWER START/STOP[] Las pel/culas se graban en una cinla. Deslice el interruptor POWER varias veces en el sentido de la flecha para que se encienda el indicador CAMERA-TAPE. Presione START/STOP [] (o [_).
Page 126 Las imfigenes fijas se graban en el "Memory Stick Duo". Deslice el interruptor POWER varias veces en el sentido de la flecha para que se encienda el indicador CAMERA-MEMORY. Mantenga presionado ligeramente PHOTO para ajustar el enfoque y luego presionelo completamente para grabar.
Page 127 Reproducci6n Deslice el interruptor POWER en el sentido de la flecha varias veces para encender el indicador PLAY/EDIT. Toque _ para rebobinar hasta la escena deseada y luego toque para iniciar la reproduccion. A]lclna en[l-L* Reprodtlcir o P_lusit c_l(lit \'ez clue 1o Iota* 6Omin...
Page 128 Rep_oducci6_ (Co_immci_) Toque _. Se visu_lliz_l la itn_gen gl'_lb_ld_l mils recientemente. Cambia enlre los medios reproducci6n* Anlerior/Siguienle Vaya a la visualizaci6n de la pantalhl de fndice aparece en la pantalla de reproducci6n de cintas. Paravisualizar i m;igenes deun "MemoryStick Duo"enla pantallade indite Toque Toque una de las im_igenes...

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