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Digital Video Camera Recorder Getting Started 7
Recording/
18
Playback
Operating Guide
Using the Menu 34
Dubbing/Editing 58
DCR-HC90E
Using a Computer 68
Troubleshooting 80
Additional Information 102
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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 prevent fire or shock hazard, Notes on use do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Your camcorder is supplied with two kinds of operations guides. “Memory Stick” – “Operat
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the connector plug forcibly in the wrong On this manual direction, the terminal may be damaged, • The images of the LCD screen and or this may cause a malfunction of your the viewfinder used in this manual for camcorder. illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may On the menu items, LCD panel, appear different. viewfinder, and lens • The on-screen displays in each local • A menu item that is grayed out is not language are used for illustrating the a
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Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items ...............................................................7 Step 2: Charging the battery pack .............................................................8 Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly ...........11 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder .....................................12 Step 5: Using the touch panel .................................................................13 Changing th
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Searching for the starting point ...............................................................29 Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH) ..............................................................................................29 Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH) .............................................................29 Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review) .........................29 Remote Commander ................................
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Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) .........................65 Jacks to connect external devices ...........................................................67 Using a Computer Before referring to the “First Step Guide” on your computer ...................68 Installing the software and “First Step Guide” on a computer .................70 Viewing “First Step Guide” .......................................................................74 Creating a DVD (Direct Access to “Click
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Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items Shoulder Strap (1) (p. 112) supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FA50 (1) “Memory Stick Duo” 16MB (1) (p. 16, 104) (p. 8, 106) CD-ROM “Picture Package Ver.1.5” (1) (p. 70) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Memory Stick Duo adaptor (1) (p. 105) AC Adaptor (1) (p. 8) Mains lead (1) (p. 8) Wireless Remote Commander
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (A series) (p. 106) after 2 Insert the battery pack, aligning attaching it to your camcorder. the top of the mark on the side with the top of the mark on your camcorder until it clicks. DC IN jack DC plug POWER switch To the wall socket AC Adaptor Mains lead Battery release lever It is easier to insert the battery by 1 Slide the battery/“Memory Stick pushing the battery release lever with Duo” cov
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Getting Started To remove the battery pack 4 Slide the POWER switch up to Turn off the power. Open the battery/ OFF (CHG). (The default setting.) “Memory Stick Duo” cover, then press the battery release lever in the direction of the arrow to remove the battery pack. POWER switch 2 /CHG (charge) lamp 1 Battery release lever 5 Connect the AC Adaptor to the When storing the battery pack DC IN jack on your camcorder. Fully discharge the battery before storing it for an extended period (
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack (continued) On the battery pack Charging time • Before changing the battery pack, slide the Approximate time (min.) required when POWER switch up to OFF (CHG). you fully charge a fully discharged battery • The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during pack. charging, or the battery information (p. 24) will not be correctly displayed under the following Battery pack Charging time conditions. NP-FA50 (supplied) 125 – The battery pack is not attached correctly. NP-FA70
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Getting Started 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. 14). POWER switch 3 Ensure a good grip, then fasten the Strap Belt. 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly in the direction of the arrow to turn on the respective lamp. The lens cover opens automatically when the POWER sw
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Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder The LCD panel The viewfinder Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the You can view images using the viewfinder camcorder (), then rotate it to the best when you close the LCD panel to avoid angle to record or play (). wearing down the battery, etc. DISP/BA TT INFO 180 degrees (max.) 2 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Move it until the picture is clear. 1 90 degrees to the camcorder • You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder backlight by s
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Getting Started Step 5: Using the touch panel You can play back recorded pictures (p. Checking the screen indicators 21), or change the settings (p. 34) using the (Display guide) touch panel. You can easily check the meaning of each indicator that appears on the LCD screen. Place your hand on the rear side of the LCD panel to support it. Then, 1 Touch . touch the buttons displayed on the screen. Touch [MENU] during Easy Handycam operation (p. 18). Touch the button on the LCD screen. 6 0
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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 C L O C K S E T – : – – : – – camcorder or change the POWER switch position. D A T E • If you do not use your camcorder for about 2 0 0 5 Y 1 M 1 D 0 : 0 0 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings OK m
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Getting Started Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” Cassette tape 2 Insert a cassette with its window You can use mini DV cassettes only facing outwards, then press . (p. 103). Push the center • The recordable time varies depending on [REC of the back of the MODE] (p. 51). cassette lightly Window 1 Slide and hold the OPEN/ EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. OPEN/EJECT lever The cassette compartment automatically slides back in. Do not force the ca
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Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” (continued) “Memory Stick Duo” 3 Close the battery/”Memory Stick You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo” cover. Duo” marked with or (p. 104). • The number and time of recordable pictures varies depending on the image quality or the image size. For details, see page 43. 1 Slide the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover in the direction of the arrow to open it. Be sure to close the cover completely. To eject a “Memory Stick Duo” 1 Open the battery
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Getting Started Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture By recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode, Recording a moving picture or still you can enjoy wide-angle, high-resolution image on the “Memory Stick Duo” pictures. Set the POWER switch to [CAMERA- • If you intend to view pictures on a wide TV, recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode is MEMORY]. recommended. The aspect ratio of the picture switches to 4:3. Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to select the desire
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Recording/Playback with ease (Easy Handycam) With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera B settings are automatically adjusted optimally, which frees E you from detailed adjustment. Since only basic functions become available and screen font size increases for easy viewing, even first time users can enjoy easy operation. Go through the procedures described in steps 1 to 8 (p. 7 D to 17) before operation. C A Recording with ease 1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the a
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Recording/Playback Playing back with ease 1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. 2 Press EASY . E a s y H a n d y c a m o p e r a t i o n The EASY lights up in blue. O N E A S Y 3 Start playing back. Movies Still images Touch , then touch to Touch / to select start playback. a picture. Slow playback is available on A B C the Remote Commander. A C M E NU Tape playback B Previous/Next Delete (p. 64) Stop Play/Pause to
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Recording Lens cover PHOTO Opens in accordance with the setting of the POWER switch. POWER switch REC START/STOP REC START/ STOP 1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the respective lamp to select a recording medium. If the POWER To record on a tape, light up the switch is set to OFF, CAMERA-TAPE lamp. slide it down while To record on a “Memory Stick Duo,” light pressing the green up the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp. button. 2 Start recording. Movie
