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Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
Getting Started
Operating Guide
Using the Menu
Dubbing/Editing
HDR-HC9
Using a Computer
Troubleshooting
Additional Information
Quick Reference
Spanish Quick Guide/
Gufa rdtpida en espaSol
vi_eo _ InfoLITHIU
HDV 1080i
© 2008 Sony Corporation
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For yottr protection, please read these safety instructions completely bel\_re operating the appliance, and keep this manual for To reduce fire or shock hazard, do future reference. not expose the unit to rain or Carefully observe :ill warnings, precautions moisture. and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating inslructions attd adhere to them. PowerSources This sel sllould be operatcd only from tile lype of power source indicated on the marking l
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long periods of time. unplug it from tile wall Cleaning outlet and disconnect tile antenna or cable systeln. Unplug tile set lroln the wall omlet belore This will prevent damage to file set due to cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners lighming and power-line surges. or aerosol cleaners. U_ a cloth lightly dampened with water lbr cleaning the exterior ol tile set. Damage Requiring Service Water and Moisture Unplug tile set |roln tile wall outlet and relcr servicing to qualified ser
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Readthis first Owner's Record Be%re operating the unit, please read this tnanual thoroughly, and retain it for future Tile model and scrial numbers arc localed on tile reference. botlom. Record the serial number in lhe space provkled below. Reh_r to these numbers whenever you call your Sony dealcr regarding this product. Model No. HDR-HC9 Do not expose the batteries to Serial Nit. excessive heat such as sunshine, Model No. AC- fire or the like. Serial Nit. Excessive sound pressure from earphones
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Note ii+i!i This equiplncnt has been tested and lkmnd to comply with the lilnits lor a Class B digital Your camcorderis suppliedwith two device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. kindsof manuals These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against barmlul interlcrcncc in a "Operating Guide" (This m:mu:d) residential installation. This equipment generates. "First Step Guide" for using your uses, and can radiate radio liequency cnergy and. camcorder while connected to a computer
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Read this first (Co,timber) • Do not attach a label or the like oil a black points and/or bright points (white. "Memory Stick Duo" or a Memory Stick red. blue. or green in color) that appear Duo adaptor. constantly on the LCD screen and the viewfiuder. These points are normal When usinga "Memory StickDuo" results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. with "Memory Stick" compatible equipment Be sure to insert tile "Memory Stick Duo" into tile Memory Stick Duo Ad
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oilaTV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. •Television programs, fihns, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. lJnauthorized recording ofsuch materials may be contrary tothe copyright laws. Onplaying backHDVtapesonother devices You cannot play back a tape recorded in the HDV format on DV format vide() cameras or on mini DV players (The screen appears blue). Check the contents of tapes by playing them back on this camcorder prior to playing them back on other devices. Aboutthis manua
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Table of Contents Note on the icons used in this manual HDV1080i Fo_,_,,r_s _,,_i]_b]o torth_HDVformalonly DV Features available for the DV fol_m;llonly IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ........ 2 Playback ....................................... 28 Read this first ................................. 4 Using PB zoom ............................ 30 Notes on use .................................. 5 Using the guide functions (USAGE GUIDE) ....................................... 31 Searching for the starting point
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Dubbing toVCR orDVD/HDD Identifying parts and controls ...... 103 recorders ..................................... 64 Indicators displayed during reco_ing/ Recording pictures from aVCR, etc. playback .................................... 107 ..................................................... 67 Index ........................................... 111 Dubbing pictures from atape toa "Memory Stick Duo" .................... 69 Deleting recorded pictures from the "Memory Stick Duo". ..................
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E_joyi_g pi_t_ms _i_hhfgh deffn#io_ q_ml#y Tryingout the HDVformat! High image quality Being HDV form_t cOnll_li_mt, your camcorder is remedy to shoot cryst_d clear, high-definition images. 10
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Viewingvideorecordedin the HDVformat! = =_ 11
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Ge_th_g St_Hed Step1: Checkingsupplieditems Make sure that you have following items USB cable (1) (p. 71) supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 13) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1) (p. 13, 93) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 13) Lens hood (1)(p. 105) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 106) Remove the lens hood when you use the flash, Nightshot or SuperNightshot, or its shadow will appear in the picture. A bu
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Step2: Chargingthe batterypack 2 POWER _ switch ._) _/c4a m _+= _ _/CHG Battery pack g+ DC plug [ : + _ ] (charge) 4 lamp To the wall outlet AC Adaptor (wall socket) Power cord (Mains lead) You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" 4 Connect the power cord (mains battery pack (H series) (p, 93) after lead) to the AC Adaptor and the attaching it to your camcorder, wall outlet (wall socket). O Notes The _,/CHG (ch_wge) hunp lights up and • You cannot am_ch any ' lnI_LITHIUM" battery charging starts. The $/
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Step2: ghaNic_ the battery park/Cecticued} To remove the battery pack Remaining ballery (al)prox.) Slide tile POWER switch to OFF (CH(;). BATTERY INFO Slide tile BATT (battery release) lever and BATF_RY GHARGE LEVEL -- ] remove tile battery pack. RE C T I ME AVAILABLE LOB SC_EEN 60 rain Ivl WFIND R 6S m_l ! --I Recording capacily (approx.) You can check Ihe remaining ballery charge on the LCD screen. Sulficienl power remaining _[[Z7 Batler'v low recording/ playback will slop soon. Replace Ihe ba
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• Tile ,_/CHG/charge) lamp flashes during charging, or Baucry lnlb (p. 14) will not be correctly displayed under the lollowing conditions. Recording HDV DV HDV DV The battery pack is not attached correctly. Format The battery pack is damaged. NP-FH60 90 95 50 50 Tile battery pack is WOIll-out (l_)l +Battery Inlo /supplied) 95 I00 50 55 only). • The power w'ill not be supplied irmn tile battely 100 105 ->-> ->-> as long as tile AC Adaptor is connected to tile NP-FH70 150 155 80 85 DC IN jack of y
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Step3: Turningthe poweronand setting the date andtime 3 Move to [M] (month) with [_E3, Set the date and time when using this then set with I_/l_. camcorder for the first time. If you do not set the date attd time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you ttlrll on your 4 Move to [D] (day) with [_E_,then camcorder or change the POWER switch set with I_/l_ and repeat for the position. hour and minute. For midnight, set it to 12:00 AM. For midday, set it to 12:00 PM. 5 Make sure the date and t
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• The lens cover opens automatically when tile POWER switch is set to CAMERA-TAPE or CAMERA-MEMORY+ • If the buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly, adjust the touch panel (CALIBRATION) (p+ 98)+ m You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in :, specified l:mguage. Touch _ -...* IMENU] -...* <_ (TIME/ LANGU.) -...* ILANGUAGE], then select the desired langu:Jge. g. 17
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Step4: Makingsetting adjustmentsbefore recording ¸:I Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the You can view pictures using the viewfinder camcorder/@), then rotate it to the best to avoid wearing down the battery, or when angle to record or play/@/. the picture seen on the LCD screen is poor. DISPLAY/BATT INFO Viewfinder 180 degrees (max.) @ @ 90 degrees to Ihe 9(1 degrees camcorder lens ( III{IX d adjustment lever Move it until the To turn off the LCD backlight to make picture is clear. the battery
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Step5: Insertinga tape or a "Memory Stick DUO" 3 Close the lid. Mn You can use mnn DV |_ cassenes enly (p. 91 ). O Notes To eject the cassette • The recordable time varies depending on 1_ Open the lid lollowing the same procedure REC MODEl (p. 571. DV m as described in step 1 and remove the cassette. 1 Slide and hold the _-" OPEN/ O Notes g EJECT lever in the direction of the • Do not force the cassette compartment closed by pressing the portion marked arrow and open the lid. {Do NOT PUSH_ while
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Step 5: leserticg a tape or a °°Nemer_Stick 8[_#" (gecticced} Access lamp To eject a "Memory Stick Duo" Lightly push tile "Memor_ Stick Duo" in once. (J Notes • When the _lCl2_2gs lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder is reading/writing data. Do not shake or knock your camcordcr, turn the power oil Kiect the "Memory Slick Duo." or remove the haltel T pack. Othm-wise. image data may he damaged. • If you l_)rcc the 'Menlol T Slick Duo" into the slol in the wrong direction, the "Memol T Slick Duo
