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Enjoying pictures with
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high definition quality
Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
Getting Started 13
Recording/
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Playback
Operating Guide
Using the Menu 40
Dubbing/Editing 65
HDR-HC5/HC7
Using a Computer 74
Troubleshooting 79
Additional Information 91
Quick Reference 105
Spanish Quick Guide/
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Guía rápida en español
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WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For Customers in the U.S.A. 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 applia
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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. 92). residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and
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Memory Stick Duo Adaptor Using the camcorder � Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts. Black point White, red, blue or green point � Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to direct sunlight for long Viewfinder LCD panel periods of time may cause malfunctions. � Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might � The camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof cause your camcorder to malfunction. or waterproof. Take pictures of the sun only in low light See “On using your camcorder
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Read this first (Continued) On playing back HDV tapes on other devices You cannot play back a tape recorded in the HDV format on DV format video 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. About this manual � The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used in this manual for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may a
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Note on the icons used in this manual Table of Contents Features available for the HDV format only Features available for the DV format only IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .........3 Playback .......................................29 Using PB zoom ........................... 31 Read this first ..................................5 Using the guide functions (USAGE GUIDE) .......................................32 Enjoying pictures with Searching for the starting point .....33 high definition quality Searc
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Dubbing/Editing Quick Reference Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD Identifying parts and controls ..... 105 recorders ....................................65 Indicators displayed during recording/ Recording pictures from a VCR ... 68 playback ...................................109 Dubbing pictures from a tape to a Index ........................................... 113 “Memory Stick Duo” .................... 70 Deleting recorded pictures from the Spanish Quick Guide/ “Memory Stick Duo” ....................
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Enjoying pictures with high definition quality Enjoying pictures with high definition quality Trying out the new HDV format! Shooting in the HDV format High image quality The HDV format has about 2 times or more the horizontal resolution of a standard TV resulting in about 4 times or more the amount of pixels providing high quality images. Being HDV format compliant, your camcorder is ready to shoot crystal clear, high-definition images. What is the HDV format? The HDV format is a new video f
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Viewing video recorded in the HDV format! Viewing on a high definition TV (p. 35) Pictures recorded in the HDV format can be played back as crisp HD (high definition) pictures on a high definition TV. � For details on HDV1080i compliant TVs, see page 35. Viewing on a 16:9 (wide)/4:3 TV (p. 37) Your camcorder can down convert video recorded in the HDV format to SD (standard definition) image quality for playback on a conventional TV. Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders (p. 65) Connecting to an
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Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items USB cable (1) (p. 72) supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 14) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1) (p. 14, 95) Power cord (1) (p. 14) CD-ROM “Handycam Application Software” (1) (p. 76) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 108) A button-type lithium battery is already instal
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack 2 POWER switch 1 DC IN jack 3 4 Battery pack /CHG DC plug (charge) 4 lamp To the wall outlet AC Adaptor Power cord You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” 4 Connect the power cord to the AC battery pack (H series) (p. 95) after Adaptor and the wall outlet. attaching it to your camcorder. The /CHG (charge) lamp lights up and b Notes charging starts. The /CHG (charge) � You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery lamp turns off when the battery is fully pack ot
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Getting Started To remove the battery pack Remaining battery (approx.) Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Slide the BATT (battery release) lever and remove the battery pack. 81 90 Recording capacity (approx.) You can check the remaining battery charge on the LCD screen. Indicator Status BATT (battery Sufficient power remaining release) lever Battery low, recording/ playback will stop soon. Replace the battery with a fully charged one, or charge When storing the battery pack the battery.
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Step2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) Bottom: Recording with the viewfinder while Continuous Typical the LCD panel is closed. Battery pack recording recording time time* Playing time Recording HDV DV HDV DV Approximate time (min.) available when Format you use a fully charged battery pack. NP-FH60 100 110 55 60 (supplied) HDR-HC5 105 115 55 60 110 120 60 65 LCD panel LCD panel Battery pack opened* closed NP-FH70 165 180 90 95 Recorded 175 190 95 105 HDVDVHDV DV Format 180 195 95 10
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Getting Started Step 3: Turning the power on and setting � When attaching an optional video light, it is the date and time recommended that you use an NP-FH70 or NP- FH100 battery pack. Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. If you do not On the charging/recording/playback time set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] � Times measured with the camcorder at 25 °C screen appears every time you turn on your (77 °F) (10 to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) is camcorder or 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 (TIME/ For midnight, set it to 12:00 AM. LANGU.) t [LANGUAGE], then select For midday, set it to 12:00 PM. the desired language. The clock starts. To turn off the power Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). To reset the dat
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Getting Started Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording The LCD panel The viewfinder Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the You can view pictures using the viewfinder camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best to avoid wearing down the battery, or when angle to record or play (2). the picture seen on the LCD screen is poor. DISPLAY/BATT INFO Viewfinder 180 degrees (max.) 2 1 90 degrees to the 90 degrees camcorder Viewfinder lens (max.) adjustment lever Move it until the To turn
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Step 5: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” Cassette tape 3 Close the lid. You can use mini DV cassettes only (p. 92). To eject the cassette b Notes � The recordable time varies depending on [ Open the lid following the same procedure REC MODE] (p. 58). as described in step 1 and remove the cassette. b Notes 1 Slide and hold the OPEN/ � Do not force the cassette compartment EJECT lever in the direction of the closed by pressing the portion marked arrow and open the lid. {DO NOT P
