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Sony HANDYCAM HDR-HC9 Operating Manual

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Digital
HD Video Camera
Recorder
Operating
Guide
HDR-HC9
Getting
Started
Using the Menu
Dubbing/Editing
Using a Computer
Troubleshooting
Additional
Information
Quick Reference
Spanish
Quick Guide/
Gufa rdtpida en espaSol
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InfoLITHIU
HDV 1080i
© 2008 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 Digital HD Video Camera Operating Guide HDR-HC9 HDV 1080i © 2008 Sony Corporation Recorder vi_eo InfoLITHIU Getting Started Using the Menu Dubbing/Editing Using a Computer Troubleshooting Additional Information Quick Reference Spanish Quick Guide/ Gufa rdtpida en espaSol...

  • Page 2: Important Safeguards

    To reduce fire or shock hazard, not expose the unit to rain or moisture. the user to tile presence uninsulated "dangerous w)ltage _' within This symbol is intended enclosure thal may be of sufficienl magnitude constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
  • Page 3 Cleaning Unplug tile set lroln the wall omlet belore cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. U_ a cloth lightly dampened with water lbr cleaning the exterior ol tile set. Water and Moisture Do not use power-line opcraled _ls near \rater lbr example, near a bathlub, washbowl, kitchen sink.

  • Page 4: Readthis First

    Model Serial Nit. Model Serial Nit. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer htformation Center 1-800- 222-SONY (7669). The tmmber below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration Trade Model Responsible...

  • Page 5: Notes On Use

    "Operating Guide" (This m:mu:d) in a generates. "First Step Guide" for using your cnergy and. camcorder while connected to a computer with the (stored interlcrcllcg! Type of cassetteyoucan use in your that interlclvncc camcorder If this You cml use mini DV cassettes;marked can be with MilkY.
  • Page 6 Be sure to insert tile "Memory Stick Duo" into tile Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. MemoryStick DuoAdaptor Using the camcorder • Do m_t hold the camcorder by the following parts. Viewfinder • The camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof or waterproof.
  • Page 7 Aboutthe Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens. which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss. in Germany, and Sony Corporation. and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF measurement video cameras and offers a quality typical of a Carl Zeiss lens.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Connecting to a high definition TV Connecting to a 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV Using the menu items ... 39 Menu items ... {_ CAMERA Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions MEMORY Settings for the "Memory Stick Duo" PICT.APPLI.
  • Page 9 Usable cassette tapes About the "Memory Stick" About the "InfoLITHIUM" pack About i.LINK About x.v.Color On using your camcorder Specifications Identifying Indicators playback Index ... (Print ... 77 ... 77 ... 90 ... 91 ... 92 battery ... 96 parts and controls ...

  • Page 10: Tryingout The Hdvformat

    E_joyi_g pi_t_ms _i_h hfgh 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.

  • Page 11: Viewingvideo Recordedin The Hdvformat

    Viewingvideo recordedin the HDVformat!

  • Page 12: Step 1: Checkingsupplieditems

    Ge_th_g St_Hed Step 1: Checkingsupplieditems Make sure that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 13) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 13)

  • Page 13: Step 2: Chargingthe Batterypack

    Slide the POWERswitch to OFF (CHG) (the default setting). O Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of your camcorder. Be sure that the • mark on the DC plug is facing to the • mark on your camcorder.
  • Page 14 Step2: ghaNic_ the battery park/Cecticued} To remove the battery pack Slide tile POWER switch to OFF (CH(;). Slide tile BATT (battery release) lever and remove tile battery pack. When storing the battery pack Fully discharge tile battery 'oelk_re storing it for an extended period (p.
  • Page 15 Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic ot_iects. This may cause a nlallhnction. • Even if your camcorder is turned off; AC power (house current) is still supplied to it while connected to tile wall outlet (wall socket) via the...

  • Page 16: Step 3: Turningthe Poweron And Setting The Date Andtime

    Set the date and time when using this 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 camcorder or change the POWER switch position.
  • Page 17 • The lens cover opens automatically POWER switch is set to CAMERA-TAPE CAMERA-MEMORY+ • If the buttons on the touch panel correctly, adjust the touch panel (CALIBRATION) (p+ 98)+ You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in :, specified l:mguage. Touch _ -...* IMENU] -...* <_ LANGU.) -...* ILANGUAGE],...

  • Page 18: Step4: Making Setting Adjustmentsbefore Recording

    Press :rod hohl DISPLAY/BATT a few seconds until "g-do_F appears. This setting is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or where you want to save battery power. The recorded picture will not be affected by the setting. To turn on the LCD backlight, press and hold DISPLAY/BATT seconds until _E"d_disappears.

  • Page 19: Step 5: Insertinga Tape Or A "Memory Stick Duo

    Step 5: Insertinga tape or a "Memory Stick DUO" You can use mnn DV cassenes enly (p. 91 ). Notes • The recordable time varies depending on 1_ REC MODEl (p. 571. DV Slide and hold the _-" OPEN/ EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow and open the lid.
  • Page 20 "Memor_ once. Notes • When the _lCl2_2gs lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder is reading/writing 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.

  • Page 21: Easyrecording/Playback (Easyhandycam)

    T_e_o_dmg/Playba& EasyRecording/Playback (EasyHandycam) With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are automatically atliusted, which frees you from detailed at]iustments. The screen font size increases for easy viewing. Slidethe POWER , ,_ switch [] to turn on the CAMERA-TAPE lamp.
  • Page 22 Eas_ReceNNg/Na_back {Eas_Hand,cam} {ge_ti_ued} Slide the POWER switch [] on the touch panel [] • To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY [] again. _ • Adjustable menu settings during Easy Handycam operation Touch [MENU] to display :Jc[iustable menu settings. See page 39 for details on settings. •...

  • Page 23: Recording

    Recording Lens cover Opens in accordance setting of Ihe POWER Movies are recorded ()it a lape. Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the CAMERA-TAPE If Ihe POWERpressing swilChgreeniS while Press START/STOP [] START/_ STOP _,_,y _'_n...
  • Page 24 Still images are recorded Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the CAMERA-MEMORY lfthe POWER while pressing Ihe green button. Press and hold PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully to record. A shutter sound To checkthe latest recordingon a "Memory Stick Duo"...

  • Page 25: Zooming

    • You cannol cllange the zoom speed witll lhe zoom bumms on lhe LCD panel. • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while mainlaining locus is about 1 cm/aboul 13/32 in.) lor wide angle and abou180 cm (about 2 5/8 lccl) lot telel)lloto, "_°...

  • Page 26: Controlling The Image Settings Manually With The Cam Ctrl Dial

    • When tile POWER switch is set to CAMERA- TAPE, still inlages will be recorded at image size 4.6M in the HDV lormat. 3.4M (4:3) or 4.6M (16:9) in the DV lornlat. It is usel'ul to assign a lhequently used metro item to tile (!AM CTRL dial.

  • Page 27: Recording In Dark Places (Nightshot)

    [] (back light) to display []. To cancel the backlight function, press [] (back light) again. Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (0), to the lens side (@). lunctions "_° Tips • A mirror-image of the suhjecl appem's on the LCD screen, hut lhe picture will be normal when recorded.

  • Page 28: Playback

    Playback Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. If the POWER while pressing the green button. Touch _ to rewind to the desired scene, then touch _ playback. * Playback aulomatically stops if pau_ is engaged lor more than 3 minutes.
  • Page 29 Touch I_. The most recenlly recoMed image Switches playback media Previous/Next is displayed on tile tape playback screen. To display pictureson a "MemoryStick Duo"on theIndexscreen Touch Touch one of the pictures Previous/Next 6 pictures The picture displayed belk)re switching To view pictures in other folders, I_]/1_],...

  • Page 30: Using Pb Zoom

    You can magnify images from about 1. I to 5 times (from about 1.5 to 5 times in still images) the original size. Magnification can be adjusted with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons on the LCD paueh (!) Play back the picture you want to magnify.

  • Page 31: Usingthe Guidefunctions(Usage Guide)

    Usingthe guidefunctions(USAGE GUIDE) You can easily select the desired selting screens by using Ihe _uide fonctions (USAGE GUIDE). Your camcorder has 4 guide functions as shown below. SHOOT Takes you to the setting GUIDE: screens related recording. CNNECT Recommends GUIDE: appropriate method for your device.

  • Page 32: Searching For The Starting Point

    Personal _:_,omin STBy HDVIOSg o:oo:o Tile last 2 seconds (approx.) of tile most recently recorded scene are played back. Then. your camcorder is sel to slandby. the POWER switch repeatedly lalnp, the Relnate Conmmnder _IREW PLAY...

  • Page 33: Searching For A Scene By Date Of Recording (Date Search)

    During playback, press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander at a point you want to locate later on. Tile tape counter is reset to "0:00:00" and ÷0÷ appears on the screen. HOV _Oi []EZN] _ EN!N_ If the tape counter is not displayed, press DISPLAY.

  • Page 34: Playing The Picture On A Tv

    Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected. O Notes • Make all mcnu settings on your camcorder belbre connecting. Tile TV may not recognize tile _ideo signal properly if tile [VCR HDV/DV ] or [LLINKCONVI setting is changed after the...
  • Page 35 HD (high definition) • An HDV klrmalled picture is played back as it is (HD image qualily). • A DV lk)rnmtted picturc is played back as it is (SD image quality). COMPONENT_ AUDIO Component (supplied) AN connecting (supplied) • An A/V connecting cable is also needed to outpul audio signals. Connect the white and red plugs oi the A/ V connecling cable to the audio inpul ¸jack of your TV.

  • Page 36: Connecting To A 16:9 (Wide) Or 4:3 Tv

    • DV l_nmat pictures input to the camcorder via i.LINK cuble (p. 67) cannot be output. • Your TVs may not lhnctkm correctly (e.g., no sound or image). Do not connect the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder and HDMI OUT jack of an external device with the HDMI cable. This may cau_ a malfunction.
  • Page 37 (Red)PR/CR cable (Red) AUDIO (White) (Yellow) to output audio signals, Connect of your TV. i.LINK thai tile camcorder is connected. witll tile 16:9 signal (p. 57). flow, ( ): Reference pages /STANDARD SET) IAUTOI (56) 148Dil(59) ITV TYPEI --_ [COMPONENT]...
  • Page 38 • If you connect your camcorder to your TV using more than one type of cable to output images Irom a jack other than the i.LINK jack. tile order...

  • Page 39: Usingthe Menuitems

    Us#_g _he #,dem_ Usingthe menuitems Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the respective CAMERA-TAPE lamp: CAMERA-MEMORY lamp: D/io" PLAY/EDIT lamp: settings Touch the LCD screen to select the menu item. Unavailable items will be grayed out. • To use the short-cutsof Personal M enu On Personal _len/i.

  • Page 40: Menu Items

    Menu items CAMERA SET menu (p. 42) SCENE SELECT SPOT MTR.FCS SPOT METER EXPOSURE WHITE BAL. SHARPNESS SHUTTR SPEED AUTOSLW SHTR AE SHIFT CAMERA COLOR WB SHIFT SPOT FOCUS FOCUS TELE MACRO PEAKING FLASH SET SUPER NS NS LIGHT COLOR SLOW S ZEBRA HISTOGRAM SELF-TIMER...
  • Page 41 Positioo SMTH SLW REC PictBridge PRINT USB SELECT DEMO MODE EDIT/PLAY menu r_q VAR.SPD REC CTRL END SEARCH STANDARD menu VCR HDV/DV REC FORMAT DV SET VOLUME MIC LEVEL LCD/VF SET COMPONENT i.LINK CONV TV TYPE DISP GUIDE STATUS CHECK GUIDEFRAME CENTER MARKR COLOR BAR...

  • Page 42: Camera Setmenu

    CAMERA SETmenu Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions The default settings are marked with _'. The indicators in pm'entheses appear when the items are selected. See page 39 for details on selecting menu items. You can record pictures effectively in various situations with the [SCENE SELECT] function.
  • Page 43 * Adjusted to lbcus on subjects liwther away only. **Adjusted not to locus on subjects a short distance away. Notes • llyou _1 [SCENE SELECT], the sellings of [SHUTTR SPEEDI and ]WHITE BAL.I am canceled. You can adjust the brightness and tile focus of a picture at the santo time.
  • Page 44 • It you have cllmlged the battc]y pack while [AUTO] was _lecled, outdoors after inside use (or vice vcrsah selecl [AUTOI and aim your camcorder at a nearby while object lot aboul 10 seconds lor betler color balance adjustment. recoMing •...
  • Page 45 O Notes • When the strutter speed is set between I/ItRRR) second, st:ill ilnages cannol • For example, if you select 1/1110 second. aq_pears on tile screen. • At a slow shutter speed, atllOrllatic losl. Adjust the li)cus manually, ct_2. •...
  • Page 46 "_° Tips • Tile peaking You can set this 15motion whetl you use the builtqn flash or an external flash (optional) that is compatible with yottr camcorder. N FLASHLEVEL side). Do not set this function. WHITE Makes the outline color white.
  • Page 47 • Adjust the locus manually ([FOCUS], p. 45) appear when il is hard 1o locus automalically. • The shuuer speed of your camcorder changes depending on tile brightness. Tile motion of the picture nmy slow down at lhis time. Diagonal stripes appear in portions of the screen where brightness is at a preset level.
  • Page 48 _gANERA SET mesh (Co_i_e_} zebra pattern appears brightness level of about higher. Notes • Portions ot the screen where lO0 IRE or higher appear "_° Tips • IRE repre_nts the screen brightness. When you set IHISTOGRAMI to IONI, the [HISTOGRAM]/a graph to display a distribution of tones ill your picture) window appears on tile screen.

  • Page 49: Memory Setmenu

    When using an optional conversion lens. use this function to record using the optimllnl compensatioi/for canlera for each lens. _OFF Select this when the conversion lens /optional) is not used. WIDE CONV. (b'w) Select this to use the wide conversion lens (optional).
  • Page 50 • When using a "MemoJy Stick Duo" made by Sony Corporation. can record varies depending on the recording environment • The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid 1300 CMOS sensor and image processing system 1100 /new Enhanced hnaging Processor) allows Ii>r...
  • Page 51 Tuuch [YES] -"+ [_. Notes • You cannot delete tim created folders using your camcorder. You will have to formal the ' Menlory Stick Duo" (p. 51 ), or delete them using your computer. • The number of rccordable picmrcs on a "Memory Stick Duo"...

  • Page 52: Pict.appli.menu

    PICT.APPLI.menu Special effectson pictures or additional functionson recording/playback The default settings are marked with P.'. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 39 for details on selecting menu items. You can record a transition with the following effects adding to the interval betweeu scelles.
  • Page 53 "_° Tips • You can _lect the first picture _br tile slide show with [_/[_] belore touching ISTARTI. You can add digilal effects Io recording/ playback. (_) Touch the desired eflk:ct. @ Adjust the eflk'ct with [_/[_, touch [_. CINEMA No adjustnlcnt EFECT* STILL...
  • Page 54 ?ET.gPPLL mesh (go_tim_÷d} You can add special effects during recording or playback. _+, I_OFF Does not use [PICT.EFFECT] SKINTONE* Makes skin texture look more smoother and more appealing. NEG,ART The color and brightness SEPIA Pictures appear in sepia. B&W(Blackandwhite) Pictures appear in black and white.

  • Page 55: Edit/Play Menu

    [SMTH REC], [END]. See page 7 I. You can connect the camcorder to a personal computer with a USB cable and import pictures to the computer. You can also commct the camcorder to a PictBridge compatible printer using this function.

  • Page 56: Standard Set Menu

    HDV and DV lbrmats md inputs/outputs Interface it.LINK). recorded HDV format inputs/outputs signals from the _, HDV/DV Interface (i.LINKL and records/ the camcorder to a computer_ recorded DV format inputs/outputs signals from the _, HDV/DV Interface It.LINK), and records/ tile camcorder...
  • Page 57 Notes • Disconnect tile i.LINK cable betore changing the [VCR HDV/DV] setting. Odmrwi_, connected device, such as a VCR. may not be able to recognize tile video signal flom your calncorder. • When [AUTO] is selected, if lhe signal switches belw_n HDV and DV t_)rmats, lhe picture and sound arc inlerruptcd temporarily.
  • Page 58 _STANDARD SETme_/go_i_ue_} Touch _/_ to a(littst the balance of tile original sound (STI) attd the sound recorded afterwards/ST2), Notes • Tile original sound (ST1) _tting. Touch 1_711_7 to a@tst the volume (p. 28). "_° Tips • You can also adjust the setting using the CAM CTRL dial (p.
  • Page 59 • Disconnect the i.LINK cable belore setting It.LINK CONVI. Otherwise. the connected video device may not be able 1o rccogni/c video signal Irom your camcorder. You need to convert the signal depending on the TV connected when playing back the picture.
  • Page 60 Always indicator. The default use the supplied (p. 106). "_° Tips • Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder hom responding control speed vahle a_/justnlent _alue (0EV), a shutter dala display, lhe date and tape indicator such as those below.
  • Page 61 _l to [NEVERI. This function is but a smooth transition can be Ihe time it takes to start when you attempt to record right on the camcorder (set the switch to CAMERA-TAPE from position), or when you lbr a tllotnenl (editing on reconlt/lended/.

  • Page 62: Customizing Personal Menu

    See page 39 for details on selecting menu items. See page When using your camcorder can set the time diflerence F_7/[_, the clock will be a<liusted accordance with tile time differm[ce. If you set tile time difference returns to tile originally You can select the language to be used on the LCD screen.
  • Page 63 Touch IF:gg_]--+ [P-MENU SET UP] --* [DELETE]. If tile desired menu item is nol displayed, Iotlch [_]/[_]. Touch the menu item that you want to delete. Delete _hJs from CAMERA TAPE mode's P MENU? Touch [YES] -+ [_. Notes • You canntlt delete [MENUI and [P-MENU SET UPI.

  • Page 64: Dubbing Tovcr Ordvd/Hdd Recorders

    1o be connectcd. **When connecling your camcorder 1o a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of lhe A/V connecling cable 1o lhe video jack on lhe device, and lhe white (left channel) or red (riglu channel) plug to the audio jack on the device.
  • Page 65 HDR- with the i.LINK cable, with an A/V instead of the This connection more faiflffully. when you connect cable alone. your camcorder cassette. switch to turn on the lamp. device has an input inpul input l and video input2). Oontinued,,,_...
  • Page 66 €-I. Start playback on your camcorder, and recording recording device. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your recording device for details. 5 When dubbing is complete, stop your camcorder and the recording device. Notes • when connecting with an A/V connecting [TV TYPE]...

  • Page 67: Recording ..................................................... 67 Playback

    "Memory Stick Duo." Be sure to insert a cassette or a "Memory Stick Duo" for recording ill your camcorder beforeband. You can connect your camcorder to a VCR. etc.. or all i.LINK-compatible tbe i.LINK cable. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using tile supplied AC Adaptor for tbis operation/p.
  • Page 68 • Note the lollowing when connecting i.LINK cable: The recorded picture becomes rougll when a picture is paused on a VCR willie recording to your camcorder. cannot record file separately. If you pause or slop the rccoMing and rcslarl il, lhe picture may not be rccoMed smoothly.

  • Page 69: Dubbing Pictures From Atape Toa

    • Tile dale m_d time the picture is recorded on tile tape and slorcd on the "Memo W Stick Duo" arc recorded. On your camcorder, the date and lime the picture is recorded on the lape are displayed. Canlera setting dala recorded on lhe lape cannot be stored on lhe "Memory Stick Duo2'...

  • Page 70: Marking Images Onthe "Memory Stick

    • To cancel Print mark, touch tile image ag_dn to c_mcel Print mark in step 3. • Do nol mark images on your camcorder il ll/e "Memo W Stick Duo" already has some images with the Print mark put on using othm" dcviccs.

  • Page 71: Compliant Printer)

    You can print ottt pictures using a PictBridge conlpliant printer without coonecting tile camcorder to a conlputer. _PktBridge Connect your camcorder to tile AC Adaptor to obtain power from the wall outlet/wall socket) (p. 13). htsert tile "Memory Stick Duo" containing still images into yottr camcorder and turn on tile printer.
  • Page 72 PH+t+r+S r+s++++÷+ +++mms+S • We cannot guarantee the printing i_corded with a device other c+lnlcorder. "_° Tips • PictBridge is +mindustry standard established by the Camera & Imaging Products Association /CIPA). You can print still images without using a COlnputer by connecting digital video cumera or digital still calnera+ regardless of model or manuluctul+cr.

  • Page 73: What You Can Do With Windowscomputer

    • Exporting i mported movies from a computertoyourcamcorder You c;m send nlovics _ hich were imported to the computer back to your camcorder in HD (high definition) image quality. The "First Step Guide" is an ittstruction mauual you Call refer to...
  • Page 74 What _aa car da with _i_dows When using "Picture Motion Browser" OS: Microsoft Wiudows 2(X)O Professional SP4, Wiudows XP SP2* or Windows Vista* *6g-bit editions and Starter (Editit)n) are not supported. Standard installation is required. For processing HD footage, Windows XP SP2 or Windows Vista is required.

  • Page 75: Installingthe "First Step Guide"Andsoftware

    OS. "_" Tips • See page 77 when you use a Macintosh COlllputer. Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the computer. Turn on the computer. O Notes • Log on as an Administrator tor inslallalion.
  • Page 76 Connect your camcorder and computer with an i.LINK cable or USB cable. When connecting cable, [USB SELECT] appears on the screen of your camcorder. Select [_[] Memory Stick]. Click [Next] after connection complete. A message stating that you need to restart may appear, but you do not need to restart at this time.

  • Page 77: Viewing"First Step Guide

    "_° Tips • You can also stair by selecting [Start] ----+ [Progranls] (JAil Programs] lot Windows XP) ----+[Sony Picture Utilityl ----+[FirstStepGuidel ----+ Your camcorder's folder ----+ "Firsl Step Guide" ill HTML. • To view "Firsl Step Guide" ill HTML withoul...

  • Page 78: Troubleshooting

    If you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operalions/Easy Remote Commander ... • Batteries/Power sources ... 79 LCD screen/viewfinder Cassette tapes/"Memory...
  • Page 79 (p. 13). If the problem disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged. The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time. • Amhient...
  • Page 80 • Make sure the p()'_u_q source (battery pack or AC Adaptor) is connected correctly (p. 13). • Moisture condensation has occurred inside the camcorder (p. 96). The Cassette Memory indicator or title display does not appear while using a cassette with Cassette Memory.
  • Page 81 (p. 91). • The tape is stuck to Ibe drum due to moisture condensation. Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder least 1 hour, then reinsert the cassette (p. 96). You cannot record on the "Memory Stick Duo."...
  • Page 82 TrssNsshsstiss (Ssstisssd) [COLOR SLOW S] does correctly. • [COLOR SLOW S] may not operate correctly in total darkness. or ]SUPER NS]. You cannot use [SUPER • The NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 27). The auto focus does not function. • Set ]FOCUS] to [AUTO] •...
  • Page 83 • This occurs (p. 97). • Use the Sony mini DV cassette. "---" is displayed • The tape you are playing without setting tile date and time. • A blank section on the tape is being played.
  • Page 84 HDMI OUT jack, if copyright protection signals are recorded in the pictures. • DV format pictures input to the camcorder via i.LINK cable (p. 67) cannot be output. • This occurs if you record on a tape in both HDV and DV formats.
  • Page 85 Still pictures a tape to a "Memory • You cannot record or a distorted cable. rely be recorded repeatedly cable is computer your camcorder. _ • lnstull "Picture • Disconnect on the keyboard, from the _"(USB)jack • Disconnect and camcorder,...
  • Page 86 Trssb_sshsstisS/Ssstisssd) }i]_i_i_!i!i _!iij_!_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i!_!_!i]i_i_i_:i_ii_!_i_iii_i]i_{{!_ SPOT MTR.FCS] NightShoL ]SUPER NS], [CINEMA EFECT] [SCENE SELECT] ]SPOT METER] NightShot, ]SUPER NS], ]CINEMA EFECT] EXPOSURE] NightShoL ]SUPER NS], [CINEMA EFECT] WHITE BALd NightShot, [SUPER SHARPNESS] [CINEMA EFECT] SHUTTR SPEED] NightShoL of Ihe CAM CTRL ]SUPER NS], dial [CINEMA EFECT], [OLD MOVIE],...

  • Page 87: Warningindicatorsand Messages

    If indicators appear on tile LCD screen or in the viewfinder, check the l\_llowing. Some symptoms you can fix by yourself. If the problem persists even after you have tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:(or...
  • Page 88 WamiaS iadieate_s a_d messasss (Warning indicators the tape) Slow flashing: • There is less than .5 minutes remaining'. on the tape. • No cassette is inserted.* • The write-protect tab on the cassette set to lock (p. 91).* Fast flashing: •...
  • Page 89 Memory Stick folders are full. • You cannot create folders exce_.'ding 999MSDCF. You cannot delete created folders using your camcorder. • You will have to format the "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 51 ), or delete them using your conlputer. • DualRec Cannot save still picture.

  • Page 90: Usingyourcamcorderabroad

    Mdi_*_af _torx_afio_ Usingyourcamcorderabroad Power supply You can use your camcorder in any country/region using tile AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V. 50160 Hz range. llse a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the...

  • Page 91: Maintenanceand Precautions

    Maintenanceand precautions Your camcorder is capable of recording in both HDV and DV formats. You can use mini DV l\wmat cassettes only. Use a cassette with tile ui_'v mark. Your camcorder is not compatible with the Cassette Memory function. What is the HDV format?

  • Page 92: About The "Memory Stick

    If you eject the "Memory Stick Duo," turn lhe power oil on your camcorder, or relnove lhe battcly p_,ck tot replacement while your cumcorder is reading or writing image files on lhe "Memory Stick Duo"/while lamp is lit or flashing).

  • Page 93: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack

    When playing back image data recorded with othcr devices. This unit is compatible with an it may cause "Inlk_LITHIUM" battery pack (H series). Your camcorder operates only with an "Inlk_LITHIUM" battery pack. "Inlk_LITHIUM" H series battery packs have _)l_our_u_ Slick Micro" with the VCR, M2 Adaptor.
  • Page 94 To storc tim battery pack. remo_ e it decreases when the Irom your camcorder and put it in it dly. cool is l0 °C (50 OF) or place. • To discharge the battery pack on your...

  • Page 95: About I.link

    Interlaces, rct)r 1o tile operating instruclions of the device to be connected. "_° Tips • i.LINK is a moretim_ilimlerm for lhe IEEE1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved by many corporations. • IEEE1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institule of Electrical and Eleclronics Engineers.

  • Page 96: About X.v.color

    Use tile Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin (during HDV/DV dubbing). • x.v.Color is a more l_,miliar term R_r tim xvYCC standard proposed by Sony, and is a trademark of Sony. • xvYCC is an international standard lot color space in video. This standard can express a wider color range than tile currently used broadcast standard.
  • Page 97 Such a freezing point cannot be recovered if it was created while recording. To prevent such a problem, use the Sony mini DV cassette. It is recommended you use a cleaning cassette (optional) befure recording anything important.
  • Page 98 (optional), because the video heads contact your Sony dealer Sony selwice lacility to have rcplaced. LCDscreen • Do noi exert exccssive pressure screen, as il may cause damage, • If your...

  • Page 99: Specifications

    Adaptor or while the battery pack is inserted. The rechargeable battery will be fully discharged in about 3 months if you do not use your camcorder at :Ill without tile AC Adaptor connected or the battery pack attached. Use your camcorder after charging tile pre-inst:dled recharge:,ble battery.
  • Page 100 40 ~ 400 Into LANC jack USB jack I/2 ill.) MIC (PLUG IN POWER) ,jack [_ HDV/DV jack LCDscreen Picture Total dot number *2The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid CMOS sensor and image processing system (new Enhanced hnaging Prucessor) allows...
  • Page 101 General Power reqnirenlents DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption During camera recording using the viewfinder with normal brightness: HDV recording 4.2 W DV recording 4.0 W During camera recording using the LCD with normal brightness: HDV recording 4.5 W DV recording 4.3 W Operating...
  • Page 102 Ontrademarks • "Hal_dycam" and registered trudmmtrk', of Sony Corporalion. • HDV and lhe HDV logo arc u'ademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. • "Memoly SticL" "_ Duo," "MEMORY SIiEl_ DUO," "Memory Slick Duo," 'NEb'iIIR'€ _I|IiK "Memol T Slick PRO-HG Duo,"...
  • Page 103 The accessury can be turned on or off as you operate the POWER switch un your camcorder. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your accessory lbr details. • Whcll...
  • Page 104 N÷_tifyi_S pa_ts a_ co_tm_s (Co,timber} [] MANUAL button (26) [] CAM CTRL dial (26) [] NIGHTSHOT switch (27) [] [] (back light) button (27) [] Zoom bottons (25) [] START/STOP botton (23) [] DISPLAY/BATT [] _ (USB) jack (71) [] Speaker Playback sounds come out l?x)m the speaker.
  • Page 105 5.5 mm (7/ 32 in.)) to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw. Attaching the supplied lens hood Place the lens hood against the lens hood receptacle of the camcorder, and turn it in (luring the direction of the arrow. lape remaining...
  • Page 106 • When tile lithiunl battery beconles weak, tile operating distance of tile Remote {_'O]lllll_lllder sllorten, not function properly. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of firc explosion. buttons...
  • Page 107 Indicatorsdisplayedduringrecording/playback [] Recording ror,u.t(HDVI080i orDV) (57) Recording mode (_ or _) is also displayed in the DV Ik_rmat. [] Remaining battery (approx.) [] Recording status ([STBY]/standby) [RECI/recurdiug)) [] During recording: Tape counter (hour: minute: secund) During playback: Tittle code lhour: tniuute: secoud: frame/ [] Recording capacity of tile tape (approx.) (60)
  • Page 108 [s_icat+_s disp+a_sd_t_isS r+s+_di_S/p+aybask(C+_fi_+d} Playback folder (51) Previous/Next folder The following indicators appear when the first or last picture ot the current folder is displayed and when there are muhiple tolders on the same "Memory Stick Duo." : Touch [_ to move to the previous folder.
  • Page 109 Upper left Bottom Upperleft HDVI080i DV Recording format (56) Jq_b AUDIO MODE* SP LP Recording Self-timer recording WIDE SELECT* QUICK REC _* (61 ) _I)[W Interval pholo recording 152) {r (!) {4. {- @ Flash light/ REDEX/E Upper right HDVIN DVIN HDV inptll/ DV input (67) HDVouTDVouT...
  • Page 110 Is_icats_s disp+a_sd_t_isS rsss_di_S/piaybask {gs_tim_sd} ** The _tting can be nmde only lor the pictures the HDV format. Other indicator i;_+ Notes • IndicatorsmMtheir positionsm+c + _ppro×hn+tte +rod diftka"t_omwhat you _tctually_e+ You can easily check the meaning of each indicator that appears on the LCD screen. (!) Touch [GUIDEI -++ [DISP GUIDEI.

  • Page 111: Index

    Index Numeric 1080i/480i 12BIT ... 16BIT ... 480i ... AC Adaplor AE SHIFT 45, 86 ERASE AUDIO MIX ... AUDIO MODE AUTOSLW SHTR (Auto slow shutter) A.SHUT (Auto slmt oil) connecling cable ...35, jack ... 34, 104 Backlighl 27, 82 Battely BEACH BEEP...
  • Page 112 Macinlosh Maintenance and precautions MEMORY SET menu ... 49 "Memory Slick". "Memory Stick Duo"..FORMAT Menu LEVEL Mirror mode Moisture condensation ... 96 MONOTONE MOSAIC FADER NEG.ART FOLDER NS LIGHT (NightShot Light) NTSC ... Numbcr of recordable pictures MOVIE PUSH ...
  • Page 113 VAR.SPD PB (Various speed playback) ...55 VF B.LIGHT (Viewlinder brightness) ... 58 VOLUME ... Warning indicalors ... 87 Warning messages ... 88 WB SHIFT (While Balance Shill) ... 45 WHITE BAL. (While balance) ... 43, 86 WHITE FADER ... 52 Windows ...
  • Page 115 Spanish &#ok &dde/&da r_pida _n espa_d Paso1: Comprobaci6n de los elementos suministrados Asegfirese de que su videocfimara centiene los siguicntcs elementos. E1 nfimero entre pardntesis indica la cantidad dcl elemente. Adaptador de alimentaci6n de ca (1) Cable de alimentaci6n Control remoto inalambrico Tiene inslalada una pila de lifio tipo boldn.
  • Page 116 Paso2: Cargade la bateria Bateria AI tomacorriente de la pared Para cargar la bater{a "InfoLITHIUM" (serie H), condctela a la videocamara. Notas • No puede conectar ninguna batcrfa flue no sea de la serie H a la 'lnti_LITHIUM" videocfimara. Instale la bateria en la videocamara.
  • Page 117 Pararetirarla bateria Deslice el interruptor POWER hasta la posici6n OFF (CHG). Deslice la palanca BATT (liberaci6n de la baterfa) y retire llt baterfa. Palanca (liberaci6n bateria) Cuandoguarde la bateria Descargue complet:lnlente hi baterfa antes de guardarla durante un perfodo prolongado. Para comprobarla cargarestante de la bateria (Informaci6n sobre la bateria)
  • Page 118 Paso 2: gar#a de _abate_a {go_i_uaci6N Tiempo degrabaci6n Tiempo aproximado (rain) cu:mdo utiliza un:l baterfa cargada. Formato de grabaci6n NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (suministmda) NP-FH70 NP-FHI00 * E1 tiempo de grabaci6n cuando _ rcpile la operaci6n detenci6n de la grabaci6n, desconectar la alimentaci6n de zoom.
  • Page 119 Acerca del adaptador de alimentaci6n • Si utiliza el adaplador de alilnentaci6n con6ctelo a Ill] lomaconiente de pared Si se produce alguna lMla de flmcionamiento utilizar la videocfimara, desconecte de alimcntaci6n de ca del tomucorrienle inmediato. • Nit ufilice el adaptador de alimentaci6n colocado ell un espacio...
  • Page 120 Pas+ 3: E++÷+N++ + ai+s_+ +[++a +++ha +g+a h+ra {g++_+++a++++} Ajuste [A] (afro) Puede se]eccionar afio 2079. Vaya hasta [M] (mes) con [_, aj_stelo con [_l/l_. Vaya hasta [D] (dia) con [2_, ajl_stelo con 1_3/[_ operaci6n para ajustar las horas y los minutos.
  • Page 121 Paso4: Ajustesantes de grabar Abra el panel LCD 90 grados con respecto a la videocfimara (@) y luego gfrelo hacia el m@_r gingulo para grabar o reproducir (@). DISPLAY/BATT INFO 180 grados (infix.) 90 grados con respecto 90 glados a la videocfimara (infix.) Para desactivarla luz de fondode la pantalla LCDy prolongarla duraci6n...
  • Page 122 Paso5: Inserci6nde una cinta o un "Memory Stick Duo" Solamenle puede utilizar DV M_'T. Notas • E1 tiempo disponible para grabaci6n varfa en hmcidn del [[_ MODO GRAB,l, DV Deslice y sostenga la palanca F- OPEN/EJECT la flecha y abra la tapa. Palanca Tapa E1 comp:wtimienlo...
  • Page 123 Indicador de acceso Para expulsarun "Memory Stick Duo" Empuje suavemente el "Memory Duo" hacia dentro tlll_l vez. Notas • Cuando el indicndor de ucceso _ enciende o parpadea, la videoc_imara estfi leyendo o grabando datos. No sacuda ni golpee la videocfimara, no la apague, ni extraiga el Stick Duo"...
  • Page 124 Grabaci6n Cubierta Se abrc se_m cl ajusle de1 inlerruplor START/STOP Las pel(culas se graban Deslice el interruptor POWER varias veces en el sentido de la flecha para que se encienda el indicador CAMERA-TAPE. Si el interruptor posicidn botdn verde. Presione START/STOP [] START/sTOP Para delener "_"...
  • Page 125 Las imfigenes fijas se graban en el "Memory Deslice el interruptor POWER varias veces en el sentido de la flecha para que se encienda el indicador CAMERA-MEMORY. Si el interruptor POWER Mantenga presionado ligeramente PHOTO para ajustar el enfoque y luego presionelo completamente Parpadeo Se escucha el sonido...
  • Page 126 Reproducci6n Deslice el interruptor POWER en el sentido de la flecha varias veces para encender el indicador PLAY/EDIT. Si el interruptor POWER est_i _tiustadoen la posici6n OFF (CHG), deslfcelo mientras pmsiona el bot6n verde. Toque _ para rebobinar hasta la escena deseada y luego toque para iniciar la reproduccion.
  • Page 127 Toque Se visualiz:l la imagen gr:lbada mils recielllemente. Cambia enlre los medios de reproducci6n* Anterior/Siguiente * ]_Offg] aparece ell la panlalla de reproducci6n Paravisualizar i m;igenes de un"Memory StickDuo"enla pantalladeindice Toque _. Toque una de las imfigenes para regresar al modo de presentaci6n sencilla. O 6 imfigenes anteriores o siguientes O hnagen mostrada antes de cambiar a la pantalla de fndice Para xer imfigenes de otras carpetas, toque [_7...
  • Page 128 Cuslomer Supporl Website. http://www.sony.net/ Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)- free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan and answers found at our 3278987120...

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