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Digital Video Camera Recorder
Getting Started 9
Recording/
18
Playback
Operating Guide
Using the Menu 32
Dubbing/Editing 54
DCR-HC62E
Using a Computer 62
Troubleshooting 66
Additional Information 76
Quick Reference 88
© 2008 Sony Corporation
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Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this CAUTION manual thoroughly, and retain it for future You are cautioned that any changes or reference. modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. WARNING Note To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital moisture. device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Do
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collection point for the recycling of Notice for customers in the electrical and electronic equipment. United Kingdom By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is negative consequences for the environment fitted to this equipment for your safety and and human health, which could otherwise convenience. be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials Should the fuse in the
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Read this first (Continued) For more detailed information about “Memory Stick Duo” (This size can be used with your recycling of this product or battery, please camcorder.) contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives “Memory Stick” (You cannot use with your camcorder.) The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 10
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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. � The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely high- LCD panel precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective � The camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof use. However, there may be some tiny or waterproof. black points and/or bright points (white, See “On use and care” (p. 81). red,
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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 PAL system-based TV. � Television programs, film
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Table of Contents Searching quickly for a desired Read this first ..................................2 scene (Zero set memory) ......... 28 Notes on use ................................. 4 Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search) ........... 29 Getting Started Playing the picture on a TV ...........30 Step 1: Checking supplied items Using the Menu .......................................................9 Step 2: Charging the battery pack Using the menu items ..........32 ......
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Table of Contents (Continued) Using a Computer What you can do with Windows computer ....................................62 Installing the “First Step Guide” and software ...................................... 63 Viewing “First Step Guide” ........... 65 Using a Macintosh computer ........ 65 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ...........................66 Warning indicators and messages .................................................... 73 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ..
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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. 10, 79) supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 10) CD-ROM “Handycam Application Software” (1) (p. 62) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 10) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 91) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. A/V c
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack 2 1 2 3 1 DC plug Battery pack POWER switch DC IN jack 4 To the wall outlet (wall socket) AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series) (p. 79) after 4 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor and the attaching it to your camcorder. wall outlet (wall socket). b Notes � You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder. 1 Align the terminals of the battery pa
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Getting Started To use an outside power source To check the remaining battery (Battery Info) You can operate your camcorder using the power from the wall outlet (wall socket) by Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then making the same connections as you do press DISP/BATT INFO. when charging the battery pack. The battery pack will not lose its charge in this case. To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the power, then press PUSH. 2 Remove the battery pack in the direction of the arrow. POW
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) Charging time LCD panel LCD panel Battery pack opened closed Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery NP-FH70 300 370 pack. NP-FH100 695 845 Battery pack Charging time On the battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) 125 � Before changing the battery pack, slide the NP-FH50 135 POWER switch to OFF (CHG). � The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during NP-FH70 170 charging, or the Battery Info (p. 11) will not be NP-FH100 39
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Getting Started Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. If you do not 3 Move to [M] (month) with , set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] then set with / . screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder or change the POWER switch position. 4 Move to [D] (day) with , then set with / and repeat for the hour and minute. 5 Make sure the date and time settings are correct, then touch . The clock st
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Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time (Continued) Changing the language setting You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. Touch t [MENU] t (TIME/LANGU.) t [LANGUAGE], then select the desired language. 14
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Getting Started Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording Opening the lens cover The viewfinder Slide the LENS COVER switch to OPEN. You can view pictures using the viewfinder to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the picture seen on the LCD screen is poor. Viewfinder After recording, set the LENS COVER switch to CLOSE, to close the lens cover. The LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best Viewfinder lens angle to record or pla
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Step 5: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” b Notes Cassette tape � Do not force the cassette compartment closed by pressing the You can use mini DV cassettes only portion marked {DO NOT PUSH} while (p. 77). it is sliding in. It may cause a malfunction. 1 Slide and hold the OPEN/ EJECT lever in the direction of the 3 Close the lid. arrow and open the lid. OPEN/EJECT lever To eject the cassette Open the lid following the same procedure as described in step 1 and remove the casse
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Getting Started 2 Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo slot in the right direction until it clicks. Access lamp With the v mark facing to the LCD screen To eject a “Memory Stick Duo” Lightly push in once and slide out the “Memory Stick Duo” alongside the camcorder body. b Notes � When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder is reading/writing data. Do not shake or knock your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the “Memory Stick Duo,” or remove the battery
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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. 15). 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
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Recording/Playback Playing back movies/still images Slide the POWER switch E to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. Touch the buttons on the screen B as follows. Movies Still images Touch , then touch Touch t / to start playback. to select a picture. GUIDE A GUIDE A D B MENU C D BC A GUIDE (p. 26) A GUIDE (p. 26) B Rewind/Fast forward B Tape playback C Stop C Previous/Next D Play/Pause toggles D Delete (p. 58) x To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY A again. disappears from the screen. x Adju
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Recording Open the lens cover (p. 15). PHOTO POWER switch REC START/ REC START/ STOP A STOP B Recording movies Movies are recorded on a tape. Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the CAMERA-TAPE lamp. If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), slide it while pressing the green button. Press REC START/STOP A (or B). 60min 60min STBY REC 60min 60min GUIDE P-MENU GUIDE P-MENU [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press REC START/STOP A (or B) again. b Notes � You can
