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2-319-511-11(1)
Digital Video Camera Recorder
Getting Started 11
Recording/
20
Playback
Operating Guide
Using the Menu 34
Dubbing/Editing 55
DCR-HC48
Using a Computer 63
Troubleshooting 67
Additional Information 77
Quick Reference 90
Spanish Quick Guide/
100
Guía rápida en español
© 2007 Sony Corporation
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WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. 2
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection, please read these safety Cleaning instructions completely before operating Unplug the set from the wall outlet before the appliance, and keep this manual for cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners future reference. or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened Carefully observe all warnings, precautions with water for cleaning the exterior of the set. and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating instruc
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (Continued) Lightning Safety Check For added protection for this set during a lightning Upon completion of any service or repairs to the storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for set, ask the service technician to perform routine long periods of time, unplug it from the wall safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer) outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. to determine that the set is in safe operating This will prevent damage to the set due to
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Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this For customers in the U.S.A. manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: CAUTION Sony Customer Information Center 1-800- 222-SONY (7669). Replace the battery with the The number below is for the FCC related specified type only. Otherwise, fire matters only. or injury may result. Regulatory Information For customers in the U.S.A. and Declaration of Conformity CAN
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Read this first (Continued) Note Type of cassette you can use in your camcorder This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital You can use mini DV cassettes marked device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. with . Your camcorder is not These limits are designed to provide reasonable compatible with the Cassette Memory protection against harmful interference in a function (p. 78). residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and c
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Memory Stick Duo Adaptor About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens � A menu item that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. Using the camcorder � The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely high- � Do not hold the camcorder by the precision technology, so over 99.99% of following parts. the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, bl
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Read this first (Continued) On recording � Before starting to record, test the recording function 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 country/region. To view your recordings on a TV, you need a NTSC system-based TV. � Television programs, fil
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Table of Contents Searching quickly for a desired IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .........3 scene (Zero set memory) ......... 30 Read this first ..................................5 Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search) ........... 31 Playing the picture on a TV ...........32 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Using the Menu .....................................................11 Step 2: Charging the battery pack Using the menu items ..........34 ........................
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Using a Computer What you can do with Windows computer ....................................63 Installing the “First Step Guide” and software ...................................... 64 Viewing “First Step Guide” ........... 66 Using a Macintosh computer ........ 66 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ...........................67 Warning indicators and messages .................................................... 74 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ...... 77 Maintenance and precau
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Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1) (p. 12, 80) supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 12) CD-ROM “Handycam Application Software” (1) (p. 63) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Power cord (1) (p. 12) Handycam Station (1) (p. 12, 93) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 93) A button-type lithium battery is alre
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack 2 1 2 1 5 Battery pack POWER switch DC plug DC IN jack 3 Power cord AC Adaptor 4 To the wall outlet You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” 4 Connect the power cord to the AC battery pack (H series) (p. 80) after Adaptor and the wall outlet. attaching it to your camcorder. b Notes � You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery 5 Insert the camcorder into the pack other than the H series to your camcorder. Handycam Station securely, all the way to the bottom. The
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Getting Started b Notes To remove your camcorder from the � When inserting the camcorder into the Handycam Station Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack cover. Turn off the power, then remove the � Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN camcorder from the Handycam Station jack holding both the Handycam Station and the holding both your camcorder and the DC plug. Handycam Station. To charge the battery pack using only the AC Adaptor Turn off the power, then connect the AC Adaptor to t
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) To check the remaining battery Battery pack Charging time (Battery Info) NP-FH40 (supplied) 125 Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then NP-FH50 135 press DISP/BATT INFO. NP-FH70 170 NP-FH100 390 Recording time Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack. Continuous Typical Battery pack recording recording DISP/BATT INFO button time time* NP-FH40 100 50 After a while, the approximate recordable (supplied) 110 55
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Getting Started Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time LCD panel LCD panel Battery pack opened* closed Set the date and time when using this NP-FH70 300 370 camcorder for the first time. If you do not NP-FH100 695 845 set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your * When the LCD backlight turns on. camcorder or change the POWER switch position. On the battery pack � Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to OFF (CH
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Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time (Continued) Changing the language setting 3 Set [M] (month), then touch and repeat for [D] (day), hour and You can change the on-screen displays to minute. show messages in a specified language. Touch t [MENU] t For midnight, set it to 12:00 AM. (TIME/LANGU.) t [LANGUAGE], For midday, set it to 12:00 PM. then select the desired language. The clock starts. To turn off the power Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). To reset the date
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Getting Started Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording b Notes Opening the lens cover � Do not press the buttons on the LCD frame accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD Slide the LENS COVER switch to OPEN. panel. z Tips � If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. This is convenient during playback operations. � See [LCD/VF SET] - [LCD BRIGHT] (p. 51) to After recording, set the LENS COVER adjus
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Step 4: Making setting Step 5: Inserting a adjustments before recording tape or a “Memory (Continued) Stick Duo” The grip belt Fasten the grip belt and hold your Cassette tape camcorder correctly. You can use mini DV cassettes only (p. 78). 1 Slide and hold the OPEN/ 4 EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. 1 2 OPEN/EJECT lever 3 Lid The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up. 2 Insert a cassette with its window facing outwards, then press .
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Getting Started The cassette compartment automatically slides back in. 2 Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the “Memory Stick Duo” slot b Notes in the right direction until it clicks. � Do not force the cassette compartment closed by pressing the Access lamp portion marked {DO NOT PUSH} while it is sliding in. It may cause a malfunction. 3 Close the lid. To eject the cassette With the v mark facing to Open the lid following the same procedure the LCD screen as described in step 1 and re
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Recording/Playback Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam) With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are automatically optimally adjusted, which frees you from detailed adjustments. The screen font size increases for easy viewing. E Open the lens cover (p. 17). If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), slide it B A while pressing the green button. D F C Movies Still images (4:3) 1 Slide the POWER 1 Slide the POWER switch E to turn on switch E to turn on the CAMERA-TAPE
