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Camera Operations Guide [US]
3-090-178-11(1)
Camera
Operations Guide
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Digital Video Camera Recorder
DCR-HC65/HC85
© 2004 Sony Corporation
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For customers in the U.S.A. and Read this first CANADA Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES reference. Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used WARNING rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not nearest you. expose the unit to rain or moisture. For more information regarding recycling of
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b Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply For customers in the U.S.A. with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant If you have any questions about this product, you may to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. call: These limits are designed to provide reasonable Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY protection against harmful interference in a (7669). residential installation. This equipment generates, The number below is for the FCC related matters only. uses
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Notes on recording Notes on using the camcorder Before starting to record, test the recording function Hold your camcorder correctly. to make sure the picture and sound are recorded without any problems. Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on the countries/ regions. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC sy
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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 ...........................................................36 Adjusting the exposure............................................................................. 37 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects ...............................................................37 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 ....108 Using the Menu Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) .................110 Selecting menu items .........................62 Using the (CAMERA SET) menu – PROGRAM AE/WHITE BAL./16:9 Troubleshooting WIDE, etc. ....................................64 Troubleshooting ...............................113 Using the (MEMORY SET) menu Warning indicators and messages ...121
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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 Getting started Lens hood (1) (DCR-HC85) Use the lens hood to record under strong light, such as Step 1: Checking under the sun. Note when you use a filter (optional), the shadow of the lens hood may appear on the screen. supplied items Also, if you force the lens hood on, you may not be able to remove it again. Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. “Memory Stick Duo” 8MB (1) S
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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. 130). 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 outlet 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) and its current remaining recording time both lamp 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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With LCD BACKLIGHT set to OFF Charging time Approximate number of minutes required when Battery pack Continuous Typical* you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack recording recording at 25°C (77°F). (10 – 30°C (50 – 86°F) time time recommended.) NP-FP50 80 40 Battery pack (supplied) NP-FP70 175 95 NP-FP50 (supplied) 125 NP-FP70 155 NP-FP90 310 170 NP-FP90 220 Recording time when recording with the viewfinder Recording time when recording with the Approximate number of minutes ava
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Getting started Battery pack LCD panel LCD panel Step 3: Turning the opened* closed NP-FP50 80 120 power on (supplied) NP-FP70 175 255 You need to slide the POWER switch NP-FP90 310 455 repeatedly to select the desired power mode to record or play. * With LCD BACKLIGHT set to ON. When using this camcorder for the first time, b Note the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 19). The power will not be supplied from the battery pack when the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camco
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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. 85). 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. 37) and fader (p. 42) 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 126. 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
