Sony HC7 User Manual

2-319-806-11(1)  
Enjoying pictures with  
high definition quality  
11  
Digital HD Video Camera Recorder  
Getting Started 13  
Recording/  
22  
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/  
116  
Guía rápida en español  
Additional information on this product and answers  
to frequently asked questions can be found at our  
Customer Support Website.  
http://www.sony.net/  
Printed in Japan  
US  
© 2007 Sony Corporation  
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 appliance.  
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS  
For your protection, please read these safety  
instructions completely before operating  
Cleaning  
Unplug the set from the wall outlet before  
cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners  
or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened  
with water for cleaning the exterior of the set.  
the appliance, and keep this manual for  
future reference.  
Carefully observe all warnings, precautions  
and instructions on the appliance, or the one  
described in the operating instructions and  
adhere to them.  
Installation  
Water and Moisture  
Use  
Do not use power-line operated sets near water –  
for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen  
sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a  
swimming pool, etc.  
Power Sources  
This set should be operated only from the type of  
power source indicated on the marking label. If  
you are not sure of the type of electrical power  
supplied to your home, consult your dealer or  
local power company. For those sets designed to  
operate from battery power, or other sources, refer  
to the operating instructions.  
Power-Cord Protection  
Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be  
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or  
against them, paying particular attention to the  
plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord  
exits from the appliance.  
Polarization  
This set may be equipped with a polarized ac  
power cord plug (a plug having one blade wider  
than the other).  
This plug will fit into the power outlet only one  
way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to  
insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing  
the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact  
your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed.  
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized  
plug by forcing it in.  
Accessories  
Do not place the set on an unstable cart, stand,  
tripod, bracket, or table. The set may fall, causing  
serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious  
damage to the set. Use only a cart, stand, tripod,  
bracket, or table recommended by the  
manufacturer.  
Ventilation  
The slots and openings in the cabinet are provided  
for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable  
operation of the set, and to protect it from  
overheating, these slots and openings must never  
be blocked or covered.  
Overloading  
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or  
convenience receptacles beyond their capacity,  
since this can result in fire or electric shock.  
– Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth  
or other materials.  
Object and Liquid Entry  
– Never block the slots and openings by placing  
the set on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar  
surface.  
– Never place the set in a confined space, such as  
a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper  
ventilation is provided.  
Never push objects of any kind into the set  
through openings as they may touch dangerous  
voltage points or short out parts that could result  
in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any  
kind on the set.  
– Do not place the set near or over a radiator or  
heat register, or where it is exposed to direct  
sunlight.  
Attachments  
Do not use attachments not recommended by the  
manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.  
Continued ,  
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (Continued)  
Lightning  
Safety Check  
For added protection for this set during a lightning  
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for  
long periods of time, unplug it from the wall  
outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.  
This will prevent damage to the set due to  
lightning and power-line surges.  
Upon completion of any service or repairs to the  
set, ask the service technician to perform routine  
safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer)  
to determine that the set is in safe operating  
condition.  
Service  
Damage Requiring Service  
Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer  
servicing to qualified service personnel under the  
following conditions:  
– When the power cord or plug is damaged or  
frayed.  
– If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen  
into the set.  
– If the set has been exposed to rain or water.  
– If the set has been subject to excessive shock by  
being dropped, or the cabinet has been  
damaged.  
– If the set does not operate normally when  
following the operating instructions. Adjust  
only those controls that are specified in the  
operating instructions. Improper adjustment of  
other controls may result in damage and will  
often require extensive work by a qualified  
technician to restore the set to normal operation.  
– When the set exhibits a distinct change in  
performance – this indicates a need for service.  
Servicing  
Do not attempt to service the set yourself as  
opening or removing covers may expose you to  
dangerous voltage or other hazards.  
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
Replacement parts  
When replacement parts are required, be sure the  
service technician has used replacement parts  
specified by the manufacturer that have the same  
characteristics as the original parts.  
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,  
electric shock, or other hazards.  
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Read this first  
Before operating the unit, please read this  
manual thoroughly, and retain it for future  
reference.  
For customers in the U.S.A.  
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  
specified type only. Otherwise, fire  
or injury may result.  
The number below is for the FCC related  
matters only.  
Regulatory Information  
For customers in the U.S.A. and  
CANADA  
Declaration of Conformity  
Trade Name: SONY  
Model No.: HDR-HC5  
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.  
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES  
Lithium-Ion batteries are  
recyclable.  
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA  
92127 U.S.A.  
You can help preserve our  
environment by returning your  
used rechargeable batteries to the  
collection and recycling location  
nearest you.  
For more information regarding recycling of  
rechargeable batteries, call toll free  
1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/  
Telephone Number: 858-942-2230  
This device complies with Part15 of the FCC  
Rules.  
Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions:  
(1) This device may not cause harmful  
interference, and (2) this device must accept any  
interference received, including interference  
that may cause undesired operation.  
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking  
Lithium-Ion batteries.  
Declaration of Conformity  
Trade Name: SONY  
Model No.: HDR-HC7  
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.  
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA  
92127 U.S.A.  
Owner’s Record  
The model and serial numbers are located on the  
bottom. Record the serial number in the space  
provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever  
you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this  
product.  
Telephone Number: 858-942-2230  
This device complies with Part15 of the FCC  
Rules.  
Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions:  
Model No. HDR-HC  
Serial No.  
Model No. AC-  
No.  
(1) This device may not cause harmful  
interference, and (2) this device must accept any  
interference received, including interference  
that may cause undesired operation.  
CAUTION  
You are cautioned that any changes or  
modifications not expressly approved in this  
manual could void your authority to operate this  
equipment.  
Continued ,  
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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  
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
You can use mini DV cassettes marked  
with  
. Your camcorder is not  
These limits are designed to provide reasonable  
protection against harmful interference in a  
residential installation. This equipment generates,  
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,  
if not installed and used in accordance with the  
instructions, may cause harmful interference to  
radio communications. However, there is no  
guarantee that interference will not occur in a  
particular installation. If this equipment does  
cause harmful interference to radio or television  
reception, which can be determined by turning the  
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to  
try to correct the interference by one or more of  
the following measures:  
compatible with the Cassette Memory  
function (p. 92).  
Types of “Memory Stick” you can use  
in your camcorder  
You can use “Memory Stick Duo” marked  
with  
or  
“Memory Stick Duo”  
(This size can be used with your  
camcorder.)  
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
– Increase the separation between the equipment  
and receiver.  
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a  
circuit different from that to which the receiver  
is connected.  
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV  
technician for help.  
“Memory Stick”  
(You cannot use with your camcorder.)  
The supplied interface cable must be used with the  
equipment in order to comply with the limits for a  
digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of  
FCC Rules.  
• You cannot use any type of memory card  
except “Memory Stick Duo.”  
• “Memory Stick PRO” and “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo” can be used only with  
“Memory Stick PRO” compatible  
equipment.  
• Do not attach a label or the like on a  
“Memory Stick Duo” or a Memory Stick  
Duo adaptor.  
For the State of California, USA only  
Perchlorate Material - special handling may  
apply, See  
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate  
Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains  
perchlorate.  
Notes on use  
When using a “Memory Stick Duo”  
with “Memory Stick” compatible  
equipment  
Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo”  
into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.  
Your camcorder is supplied with two  
kinds of manuals  
Operating Guide” (This manual)  
First Step Guide” for using your  
camcorder while connected to a computer  
(stored on the supplied CD-ROM)  
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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  
periods of time may cause malfunctions.  
Viewfinder  
LCD panel  
• Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might  
cause your camcorder to malfunction.  
Take pictures of the sun only in low light  
conditions, such as at dusk.  
• The camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof  
or waterproof.  
• Before connecting your camcorder to  
another device with an HDMI cable,  
component video cable, USB or i.LINK  
cable, be sure to insert the connector plug  
the correct way, and not forcibly, to avoid  
damaging the terminal or cause a  
About changing the language setting  
The on-screen displays in each local  
language are used for illustrating the  
operating procedures. Change the screen  
language before using your camcorder if  
necessary (p. 18).  
malfunction of your camcorder.  
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.  
On recording  
• Before starting to record, test the  
recording function to make sure the  
picture and sound are recorded without  
any problems.  
• The LCD screen and the viewfinder are  
manufactured using extremely high-  
precision technology, so over 99.99% of  
the pixels are operational for effective  
use. However, there may be some tiny  
black points and/or bright points (white,  
red, blue, or green in color) that appear  
constantly on the LCD screen and the  
viewfinder. These points are normal  
results of the manufacturing process and  
do not affect the recording in any way.  
• 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 an NTSC system-based  
TV.  
• Television programs, films, video tapes,  
and other materials may be copyrighted.  
Unauthorized recording of such materials  
may be contrary to the copyright laws.  
Continued ,  
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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  
appear different.  
• The illustrations used on this manual are  
based on the model HDR-HC7. The  
model name is indicated on the bottom of  
your camcorder.  
• Design and specifications of recording  
media and other accessories are subject to  
change without notice.  
About the 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 system for  
video cameras and offers a quality typical  
of a Carl Zeiss lens. Also, the lens for your  
camcorder is T -coated to suppress  
unwanted reflections and faithfully  
reproduce colors.  
MTF= Modulation Transfer Function  
The number value indicates the amount of  
light from a subject coming into the lens.  
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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  
Read this first ..................................5  
Playback .......................................29  
Using PB zoom ........................... 31  
GUIDE) .......................................32  
Enjoying pictures with  
SEARCH) .................................. 33  
................................................... 33  
format! .........................................12  
.....................................................13  
GUIDE) ..................................... 35  
................................................... 36  
................................................... 37  
.....................................................14  
before recording ..........................19  
Stick Duo” ...................................20  
Menu items ...................................41  
CAMERA SET menu ...............43  
Handycam) .................................22  
Recording .....................................24  
PICT.APPLI. menu ................53  
Zooming ...................................... 26  
................................................... 26  
(HDR-HC7) ............................... 27  
Using the flash ............................ 27  
(NightShot) ............................... 28  
subjects .................................... 28  
EDIT/PLAY menu ..................56  
Continued ,  
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recorders .................................... 65  
playback ................................... 109  
“Memory Stick Duo” .................... 70  
Index ...........................................113  
“Memory Stick Duo” .................... 70  
Marking images on the “Memory Stick  
Spanish Quick Guide/  
Guía rápida en español 116  
compliant printer) ........................ 72  
computer .................................... 74  
software ...................................... 76  
Troubleshooting ........................... 79  
.................................................... 88  
pack .......................................... 95  
About i.LINK ................................ 96  
About x.v.Color ............................ 97  
Specifications ............................. 100  
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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 format for shooting and playing back high definition  
images on popular DV standard cassette tapes.  
Your camcorder adopts the HDV1080i  
specification, which utilizes 1,080 effective  
scanning lines, within the HDV standards, and  
records pictures at the image bit rate of about 25 Mbps.  
1,080 effective  
scanning lines  
• These operating instructions refer to the HDV1080i specification as HDV format unless there is a need  
to specify.  
Why shoot in the HDV format?  
With the global standard moving to the digital video format, you can record important  
moments in HDV format to keep high quality images for the future.  
Your camcorder’s down convert function converts pictures in HDV format to SD (standard  
definition) image quality for viewing on older wide TV formats, and on 4:3 aspect ratio TVs  
when a high definition TV set is not available. This provides an easy path to HDV format  
video.  
• The down convert function converts HDV format video to DV for playback or editing when your  
camcorder is connected to a TV or VCR that is not HDV1080i compliant. The resulting image is  
displayed in SD (standard definition).  
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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 HDV1080i device  
A supplied i.LINK cable allows you to copy pictures in HD (high definition) image quality.  
Connecting to an HDV1080i non-compliant device  
Your camcorder can down convert HDV format video to SD (standard definition) image  
quality to enable copying.  
Connecting to a computer (p. 74)  
Using the supplied software, you can import movies from a tape or still images from a  
“Memory Stick Duo” to the computer. You can also edit the imported movies and create a  
DVD-video in SD (standard definition) image quality.  
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GSetttiengpSta1rte:d Checking supplied items  
USB cable (1) (p. 72)  
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. 14)  
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1)  
Power cord (1) (p. 14)  
CD-ROM “Handycam Application  
Software” (1) (p. 76)  
Operating Guide (This manual) (1)  
Wireless Remote Commander (1)  
A button-type lithium battery is already installed.  
A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 35, 65)  
Component video cable (1) (p. 35)  
i.LINK cable (1) (p. 35, 65, 68, 76)  
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack  
2
POWER  
switch  
1
DC IN jack  
3
4
Battery pack  
DC plug  
/CHG  
(charge)  
lamp  
4
To the wall outlet  
AC Adaptor  
Power cord  
You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM”  
4
Connect the power cord to the AC  
Adaptor and the wall outlet.  
battery pack (H series) (p. 95) after  
attaching it to your camcorder.  
The /CHG (charge) lamp lights up and  
charging starts. The /CHG (charge)  
lamp turns off when the battery is fully  
charged.  
b Notes  
• You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery  
pack other than the H series to your camcorder.  
1
Attach the battery pack to your  
camcorder.  
b Notes  
• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN  
jack holding both the camcorder and the DC  
plug.  
Attach the battery pack by sliding it in  
the direction of the arrow until it clicks.  
z Tips  
• You can operate your camcorder connected to a  
power source such as a wall outlet as shown in  
the illustration. The battery pack will not lose its  
charge in this case.  
2
3
Slide the POWER switch to OFF  
(CHG) (the default setting).  
Connect the AC Adaptor to the  
DC IN jack of your camcorder. Be  
sure that the v mark on the DC  
plug is facing to the v mark on  
your camcorder.  
14  
         
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  
release) lever  
Sufficient power remaining  
Battery low, recording/  
playback will stop soon.  
Replace the battery with a  
fully charged one, or charge  
the battery.  
When storing the battery pack  
Fully discharge the battery before storing it  
for an extended period (p. 95).  
Charging time  
Approximate time (min.) required when  
you fully charge a fully discharged battery  
pack.  
To check the remaining battery  
(Battery Info)  
Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then  
press DISPLAY/BATT INFO.  
Battery pack  
NP-FH50  
Charging time  
135  
135  
170  
390  
NP-FH60 (supplied)  
NP-FH70  
DISPLAY/  
BATT INFO  
NP-FH100  
Recording time  
Approximate time (min.) available when  
you use a fully charged battery pack.  
After a while, the approximate recordable  
time and battery information appear for  
about 7 seconds. You can view the battery  
information for up to 20 seconds by  
pressing DISPLAY/BATT INFO again  
while the information is displayed.  
HDR-HC5  
Continuous Typical  
Battery pack  
recording  
time  
recording  
time*  
Recording  
Format  
HDV DV HDV DV  
NP-FH50  
75  
80  
80  
80 40  
85 45  
90 45  
45  
45  
50  
Continued ,  
15  
           
Step2: Charging the battery pack (Continued)  
Bottom: Recording with the viewfinder while  
the LCD panel is closed.  
Continuous Typical  
Battery pack  
recording  
time  
recording  
time*  
Playing time  
Approximate time (min.) available when  
you use a fully charged battery pack.  
Recording  
Format  
HDV DV HDV DV  
NP-FH60  
(supplied)  
100 110 55  
105 115 55  
110 120 60  
165 180 90  
60  
60  
65  
95  
HDR-HC5  
LCD panel LCD panel  
Battery pack  
opened*  
closed  
NP-FH70  
Recorded  
Format  
175 190 95 105  
180 195 95 105  
385 415 210 225  
405 440 220 240  
415 450 225 245  
HDV DV HDV DV  
110 120 125 135  
145 160 165 180  
NP-FH50  
NP-FH100  
NP-FH60  
(supplied)  
NP-FH70  
235 255 270 290  
545 590 615 660  
NP-FH100  
HDR-HC7  
HDR-HC7  
Continuous Typical  
Battery pack  
recording  
time  
recording  
time*  
LCD panel LCD panel  
Battery pack  
opened*  
closed  
Recording  
Format  
HDV DV HDV DV  
Recorded  
Format  
HDV DV HDV DV  
105 115 120 130  
140 150 160 170  
NP-FH50  
70  
70  
75  
90  
70 40  
75 40  
80 40  
95 50  
40  
40  
45  
50  
55  
55  
85  
90  
90  
NP-FH50  
NP-FH60  
(supplied)  
NP-FH60  
(supplied)  
NP-FH70  
230 245 255 280  
525 565 590 635  
95 100 50  
100 105 55  
150 155 80  
155 165 85  
160 170 85  
NP-FH100  
* When the LCD backlight turns on.  
NP-FH70  
On the battery pack  
• Before changing the battery pack, slide the  
POWER switch to OFF (CHG).  
• The /CHG (charge) lamp flashes during  
charging, or Battery Info (p. 15) will not be  
correctly displayed under the following  
conditions.  
NP-FH100  
345 365 185 195  
365 385 195 210  
375 395 205 215  
– The battery pack is not attached correctly.  
– The battery pack is damaged.  
– The battery pack is worn-out (for Battery Info  
only).  
• The power will not be supplied from the battery  
as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the  
DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the  
power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet.  
* Typical recording time shows the time when  
you repeat recording start/stop, turning the  
power on/off and zooming.  
b Notes  
• All times measured under the following  
conditions:  
Top: When the LCD backlight turns on.  
Middle: When the LCD backlight turns off.  
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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  
set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET]  
screen appears every time you turn on your  
camcorder or change the POWER switch  
position.  
• When attaching an optional video light, it is  
recommended that you use an NP-FH70 or NP-  
FH100 battery pack.  
On the charging/recording/playback time  
• Times measured with the camcorder at 25 °C  
(77 °F) (10 to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) is  
recommended).  
• The recording and playback time will be shorter  
when you use your camcorder in low  
temperatures.  
• The recording and playback time will be shorter  
depending on the conditions under which you  
use your camcorder.  
On the AC Adaptor  
• Use the nearby wall outlet when using the AC  
Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the  
wall outlet immediately if any malfunction  
occurs while using your camcorder.  
POWER switch  
Touch the button on  
the LCD screen.  
• Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow  
space, such as between a wall and furniture.  
• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC  
Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic  
objects. This may cause a malfunction.  
• Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power  
(house current) is still supplied to it while  
connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor.  
1
While pressing the green button,  
slide the POWER switch in the  
direction of the arrow to turn on  
the respective lamp.  
CAMERA-TAPE: To record on a tape.  
CAMERA-MEMORY: To record on a  
“Memory Stick Duo.”  
PLAY/EDIT: To play or edit pictures.  
The [CLOCK SET] screen appears.  
CLOCK SET  
DATE  
2007Y JANM  
1
D
12: 00AM  
OK  
2
Set [Y] (year) with  
touch  
/
, then  
.
You can set any year up to the year  
2079.  
Continued ,  
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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  
minute.  
You can change the on-screen displays to  
show messages in a specified language.  
Touch  
t [MENU] t  
(TIME/  
For midnight, set it to 12:00 AM.  
For midday, set it to 12:00 PM.  
LANGU.) t [LANGUAGE], then select  
the desired language.  
The clock starts.  
To turn off the power  
Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).  
To reset the date and time  
You can set the desired date and time by  
touching  
(TIME/LANGU.) t [CLOCK SET]  
(p. 40).  
t [MENU] t  
b Notes  
• If you do not use your camcorder for about 3  
months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets  
discharged and the date and time settings may  
be cleared from the memory. In that case,  
charge the rechargeable battery and then set the  
date and time again (p. 100).  
• At the time of purchase, the power is set to turn  
off automatically if you leave your camcorder  
without any operation attempted for  
approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power  
([A.SHUT OFF], p. 62).  
z Tips  
• The date and time are not displayed while  
recording, but they are automatically recorded  
on the tape, and can be displayed during  
playback (see page 61 for [DATA CODE]  
(During Easy Handycam operation, you can set  
only [DATE/TIME])).  
• The lens cover opens automatically when the  
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. 99).  
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Step 4: Making setting adjustments before  
recording  
The LCD panel  
The viewfinder  
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the  
camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best  
angle to record or play (2).  
You can view pictures using the viewfinder  
to avoid wearing down the battery, or when  
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  
(max.)  
Viewfinder lens  
adjustment lever  
Move it until the  
picture is clear.  
To turn off the LCD backlight to make  
the battery last longer  
z Tips  
Press and hold DISPLAY/BATT INFO for  
• You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder  
backlight by selecting [LCD/VF SET] - [VF  
B.LIGHT] (p. 59).  
a few seconds until  
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 INFO for a few  
The grip belt  
Fasten the grip belt and hold your  
camcorder correctly.  
seconds until  
disappears.  
b Notes  
• Do not press the buttons on the LCD panel  
accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD  
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. 59) to  
adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.  
• Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO to toggle the  
screen indicators (such as Battery Info) on or  
off.  
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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  
(p. 92).  
cassettes only  
To eject the cassette  
Open the lid following the same procedure  
as described in step 1 and remove the  
cassette.  
b Notes  
• The recordable time varies depending on [  
REC MODE] (p. 58).  
b Notes  
1
Slide and hold the  
EJECT lever in the direction of the  
arrow and open the lid.  
OPEN/  
Do not force the cassette compartment  
closed by pressing the portion marked  
{DO NOT PUSH} while it is sliding in. It  
may cause a malfunction.  
OPEN/EJECT lever  
“Memory Stick Duo”  
You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo”  
marked with  
or  
z Tips  
Lid  
• The number and time of recordable pictures  
vary depending on the image quality or the  
image size. For details, see page 50.  
The cassette compartment automatically  
comes out and opens up.  
1
2
Open the LCD panel.  
2
Insert a cassette with its window  
facing outwards, then press  
.
Insert the “Memory Stick Duo”  
into the “Memory Stick Duo” slot  
in the right direction until it clicks.  
Push the center of the back  
of the cassette lightly.  
Window  
Cassette  
compartment  
Access lamp  
The cassette compartment  
automatically slides back in.  
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To eject a “Memory Stick Duo”  
Lightly push the “Memory Stick Duo” in  
once.  
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 pack. Otherwise, image data may be  
damaged.  
• If you force the “Memory Stick Duo” into the  
slot in the wrong direction, the “Memory Stick  
Duo,” the “Memory Stick Duo” slot, or image  
data may be damaged.  
• When inserting or ejecting the “Memory Stick  
Duo,” be careful that the “Memory Stick Duo”  
does not pop out and drop.  
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RecordinEg/PalasybyackRecording/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 If the POWER switch is set to  
OFF (CHG), slide it while  
pressing the green button.  
A
D
F
B
C
Movies  
Still images  
1
Slide the POWER  
switch E to turn on  
the CAMERA-TAPE  
lamp.  
1
Slide the POWER  
switch E to turn on  
the CAMERA-  
MEMORY lamp.  
2
3
Press EASY C.  
2
3
Press EASY C.  
appears on the screen  
EASY  
appears on the screen  
EASY  
A.  
A.  
Press START/STOP F or B to  
start recording.  
Press PHOTO D to record.*  
11  
60min EASY  
101  
6.1M  
60min  
EASY  
REC  
GUIDE MENU  
GUIDE MENU  
Flashing t Lit  
[STBY] t [REC]  
Press and hold lightly  
Press fully to record.  
to adjust the focus.  
To stop recording, press F or B  
again.  
* Still images are recorded in [FINE] quality on a “Memory Stick Duo.”  
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Playing back movies/still images  
Slide the POWER switch E to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. Touch the buttons  
on the touch panel A as follows.  
Movies  
Still images  
Touch  
then touch  
playback.  
to rewind,  
to start  
Touch  
t
/
to select a picture.  
A
A
C
GUIDE  
C
D
MENU  
B
B
A Stop  
B Play/Pause toggles  
C Rewind/Fast forward  
A GUIDE (p. 32)  
B Tape playback  
C Previous/Next  
D Delete (p. 70)  
x To cancel Easy Handycam operation  
Press EASY C again.  
disappears from the screen.  
x Adjustable menu settings during Easy Handycam operation  
Touch [MENU] to display adjustable menu settings. See page 40 for details on settings.  
• Almost all the settings return to their default settings automatically (p. 41).  
is not displayed during Easy Handycam operation.  
• Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you want to add any effects or settings to the images.  
x Unavailable buttons during Easy Handycam  
During Easy Handycam operation, the following buttons/dial are unavailable. [Invalid  
during Easy Handycam operation] may appear if operations not available during Easy  
Handycam are attempted.  
• BACK LIGHT button (p. 28)  
• Pressing and holding DISPLAY/BATT INFO button (p. 19)  
• For HDR-HC7:  
CAM CTRL dial (p. 27)  
• For HDR-HC7:  
MANUAL button (p. 27)  
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Recording  
Lens cover  
Opens in accordance with the  
setting of the POWER switch.  
PHOTO  
POWER switch  
START/STOP B  
START/STOP A  
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 START/STOP A (or B).  
60min  
60min  
60min  
60min  
GUIDE  
P-MENU  
GUIDE  
P-MENU  
[REC]  
[STBY]  
To stop recording, press START/STOP again.  
z Tips  
• The pictures are recorded in the HDV format in the default setting (p. 58).  
To record high quality still images during tape recording (Dual Rec)  
See page 26 for details.  
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Recording still images  
Still images are recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo.”  
Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly  
to turn on the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp.  
If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), slide it  
while pressing the green button.  
Press and hold PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it  
fully to record.  
min  
min  
6.1M  
6.1M  
Beep  
Shutter click  
GUIDE  
P-MENU  
GUIDE  
P-MENU  
Flashing bLights up  
A shutter sound is heard. When  
disappears, the image has been recorded.  
To check the latest recording on a “Memory Stick Duo”  
Touch  
. To delete the picture, touch  
t [YES].  
z Tips  
• See page 50 for the image quality, image size and the number of recordable pictures.  
Continued ,  
25  
   
Recording (Continued)  
Zooming  
Recording high quality still  
images during tape recording  
(Dual Rec)  
You can magnify images to 10 times the  
original size with the power zoom lever or  
the zoom buttons on the LCD panel.  
You can record high quality still images on  
the “Memory Stick Duo” during tape  
recording.  
1 Slide the POWER switch to turn on the  
CAMERA-TAPE lamp, then press  
Power zoom lever  
START/STOP to start tape recording.  
2 Press PHOTO fully.  
For each separate time tape recording, up to  
3 still images can be recorded.  
Wider range of view:  
(Wide angle)  
Orange color  
boxes indicate  
the number of  
recorded  
images. When  
recording is  
finished, the  
color changes  
to orange.  
Close view: (Telephoto)  
Move the power zoom lever slightly for a  
slower zoom. Move it further for a faster  
zoom.  
3 Press START/STOP to stop tape recording.  
Stored still images appear one by one, and  
the images are stored onto the “Memory  
b Notes  
• Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom  
lever. If you move your finger off the power  
zoom lever, the operation sound of the power  
zoom lever may also be recorded.  
• You cannot change the zoom speed with the  
zoom buttons on the LCD panel.  
• The minimum possible distance between  
camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp  
focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide  
angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for  
telephoto.  
Stick Duo.” When  
disappears, the  
image has been recorded.  
b Notes  
• Do not eject the “Memory Stick Duo” before  
tape recording is finished and the still images  
are stored on the “Memory Stick Duo.”  
• You cannot use the flash during Dual Rec.  
z Tips  
• During the standby mode, still images will be  
stored in the same way as when the POWER  
switch is set to CAMERA-MEMORY. You can  
use the flash.  
z Tips  
• You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 49) if you  
want to zoom to a level greater than 10 ×.  
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• For HDR-HC5:  
1 Press and hold the MANUAL button for  
When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA-  
TAPE, still images will be recorded at image  
size 2.3M in the HDV format, 1.7M (4:3) or  
2.3M (16:9) in the DV format.  
several seconds.  
The [DIAL SET] screen appears.  
60min  
0:00:00  
STBY  
• For HDR-HC7:  
DIAL SET  
FOCUS  
EXPOSURE  
SHUTTR SPEED  
AE SHIFT  
WB SHIFT  
When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA-  
TAPE, still images will be recorded at image  
size 4.6M in the HDV format, 3.4M (4:3) or  
4.6M (16:9) in the DV format.  
RESET  
[MANUAL]:EXEC  
2 Rotate the CAM CTRL dial and select a  
menu item to be assigned.  
3 Press the MANUAL button.  
Controlling the image settings  
manually with the CAM CTRL  
dial (HDR-HC7)  
b Notes  
• The menu item settings done before will be  
retained even if you set other menu item settings  
after that. If [EXPOSURE] is set after [AE  
SHIFT] is set manually, [EXPOSURE] will  
override [AE SHIFT].  
It is useful to assign a frequently used menu  
item to the CAM CTRL dial.  
The following is an example of the  
procedure when the [FOCUS] setting is  
assigned (the default setting).  
• If you select [RESET] in step 2, all the settings  
set manually return to the default setting.  
z Tips  
• During playback, you can adjust the volume  
using the CAM CTRL dial.  
• You can also assign menu items using [DIAL  
SET] (p. 49).  
MANUAL button  
CAM CTRL dial  
Using the flash  
1 Press the MANUAL button to activate the  
manual adjustment mode.  
Flash  
The setting mode switches between  
automatic and manual every time you press  
the MANUAL button.  
2 Rotate the CAM CTRL dial to adjust the  
focus manually.  
Menu items that can be assigned  
– [FOCUS] (p. 46)  
Flash  
button  
– [EXPOSURE] (p. 44)  
– [SHUTTR SPEED] (p. 45)  
– [AE SHIFT] (p. 45)  
– [WB SHIFT] (p. 46)  
Press the (flash) button repeatedly to  
select an appropriate setting.  
To assign the menu items to the CAM  
CTRL dial  
No indication (Auto flash): Automatically  
flashes when there is insufficient ambient  
light.  
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Recording (Continued)  
r
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 46)  
when it is hard to focus automatically.  
(Forced flash): Always uses the flash  
regardless of the surrounding brightness.  
r
• Do not use these functions in bright places. This  
may cause a malfunction.  
(No flash): Records without flash.  
z Tips  
• To record an image brighter, use Super  
NightShot function (p. 47). To record an image  
more faithful to the original colors, use Color  
Slow Shutter function (p. 48).  
b Notes  
• The recommended distance to the subject when  
using the built-in flash is 0.3 to 2.5 m (1 to 8  
feet).  
• Remove any dust from the surface of the flash  
lamp before using it. Flash effect may be  
impaired if heat discoloration or dust obscures  
the lamp.  
Adjusting the exposure for  
backlit subjects  
• The /CHG (charge) lamp flickers when  
charging the flash, and remains lit when the  
flash charge is ready. (In [STBY] of the  
CAMERA-TAPE mode, it takes a while to fully  
charge the flash.)  
• You cannot use the flash during tape recording.  
• If you use the flash in bright places such as  
when shooting a backlit subject, the flash may  
not be effective.  
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects,  
press BACK LIGHT to display .. To  
cancel the back light function, press BACK  
LIGHT again.  
z Tips  
• You can change the brightness of the flash by  
setting [FLASH LEVEL], or you can prevent  
the redeye by setting [REDEYE REDUC], in  
[FLASH SET] (p. 47).  
Recording in mirror mode  
Recording in dark places  
(NightShot)  
Infrared port  
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the  
camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees  
to the lens side (2).  
Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON (  
and [“NIGHTSHOT”] appear).  
b Notes  
z Tips  
• The NightShot and Super NightShot functions  
use infrared light. Therefore, do not cover the  
infrared port with your fingers or other objects  
and remove the conversion lens (optional).  
• A mirror-image of the subject appears on the  
LCD screen, but the picture will be normal  
when recorded.  
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Playback  
Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to  
turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.  
If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), slide it  
while pressing the green button.  
Playing movies  
Touch  
to rewind to the desired scene, then touch  
to start  
playback.  
Toggles Play or Pause as you touch*  
60min  
60min  
GUIDE  
P-MENU  
Rewind/Fast forward  
Stop**  
* Playback automatically stops if pause is engaged for more than 3 minutes.  
**  
is displayed instead of  
a tape is not being played.  
when a “Memory Stick Duo” with recorded images is inserted and  
To adjust the sound volume  
Touch  
t [VOLUME], then  
/
to adjust the volume.  
z Tips  
• If you cannot find [VOLUME] in  
(p. 59).  
, touch [MENU] t  
(STANDARD SET) t [VOLUME]  
• For HDR-HC7:  
You can also adjust the volume with the CAM CTRL dial (p. 27).  
To search for a scene during playback  
Touch and hold  
/
during playback (Picture Search), or  
/
while fast  
forwarding or rewinding the tape (Skip Scan).  
z Tips  
• You can play back in various modes ([  
VAR.SPD PB], p. 56).  
Continued ,  
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Playback (Continued)  
Viewing still images  
Touch  
.
The most recently recorded image is displayed.  
60min  
10/10  
6.1M  
MEMORY PLAY  
GUIDE  
P-MENU  
Switches the  
playback media*  
Previous/Next  
Go to the index screen display  
*
is displayed on the tape playback screen.  
To display pictures on a “Memory Stick Duo” on the Index screen  
Touch  
. Touch one of the pictures to back to the single display mode.  
B
A
A Previous/Next 6 pictures  
B The picture displayed before switching to the index screen  
To view pictures in other folders, touch  
, then touch (p. 52).  
t
t [PB FOLDER], select a folder with  
/
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Using PB zoom  
You can magnify images from about 1.1 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 panel.  
1 Play back the picture you want to  
magnify.  
2 Magnify the picture with T (Telephoto).  
3 Touch the screen at the point you want  
to display in the center of the displayed  
frame.  
4 Adjust the magnification with W (Wide  
angle)/T (Telephoto).  
To cancel, touch [END].  
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Using the guide functions (USAGE GUIDE)  
You can easily select the desired setting  
screens by using the guide functions  
(USAGE GUIDE).  
Unavailable settings during Easy  
Handycam  
During Easy Handycam operation, some  
60min  
STBY  
items are unavailable. If an attempted  
setting is not available, but still desired,  
touch [SET] to display an on-screen  
instruction. Follow the instruction to cancel  
Easy Handycam operation and then select  
the setting.  
GUIDE  
P-MENU  
Your camcorder has 4 guide functions as  
shown below.  
z Tips  
• If [SET] is not displayed in step 3, follow the  
instruction on the screen.  
SHOOT  
GUIDE:  
Takes you to the setting  
screens related to  
recording.  
CNNECT  
GUIDE:  
Recommends the  
appropriate connection  
method for your device.  
For details, see page 35.  
USEFUL  
GUIDE:  
Takes you to the setting  
screens related to the  
basic operations.  
DISP  
GUIDE:  
Enables you to check the  
meaning of each  
indicator that appears on  
the LCD screen. See  
page 112 for details.  
1
2
Touch [GUIDE].  
Select the desired item.  
e.g., to record night views  
Touch [SHOOT GUIDE] t [SELECT  
SCENE] t  
/
to display [To  
keep the mood of a night view].  
3
Touch [SET].  
The desired setting screen appears.  
Adjust the settings according to your  
purpose.  
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Searching for the starting point  
Searching for the last scene of  
the most recent recording (END  
SEARCH)  
Reviewing the most recently  
recorded scenes (Rec review)  
You can view about 2 seconds of the scene  
recorded just before you stopped the tape.  
Make sure that the CAMERA-TAPE lamp  
lights up (p. 24).  
END SEARCH will not work once you  
eject the cassette after you have recorded on  
the tape.  
Make sure that the CAMERA-TAPE lamp  
lights up (p. 24).  
Touch  
t
.
60min  
STBY  
0:00:00  
Touch  
t
.
60min  
END SEARCH  
1
0:00:00  
EXECUTING  
CANCEL  
The last 2 seconds (approx.) of the most  
recently recorded scene are played back.  
Then, your camcorder is set to standby.  
Touch here to cancel the operation.  
The last scene of the most recent  
recording is played back for about 5  
seconds, and the camcorder enters the  
standby mode at the point where the last  
recording has finished.  
Searching quickly for a desired  
scene (Zero set memory)  
Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn  
on the PLAY/EDIT lamp, then operate the  
Remote Commander.  
b Notes  
• END SEARCH will not work correctly when  
there is a blank section between recorded  
sections on the tape.  
mREW  
z Tips  
PLAY  
STOP  
• You can also select [END SEARCH] from the  
menu. When the PLAY/EDIT lamp lights up,  
select the [END SEARCH] short-cut in Personal  
Menu (p. 40).  
DISPLAY  
ZERO SET  
MEMORY  
Continued ,  
33  
             
Searching for the starting point (Continued)  
• Zero set memory will not function correctly if  
there is a blank section between recorded  
sections on the tape.  
1
During playback, press ZERO  
SET MEMORY on the Remote  
Commander at a point you want  
to locate later on.  
Searching for a scene by date of  
recording (Date search)  
The tape counter is reset to “0:00:00”  
and  
appears on the screen.  
Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn  
on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.  
60min  
0:00:00  
You can locate the point where the  
recording date changes.  
GUIDE  
P-MENU  
SEARCH M.  
./>  
If the tape counter is not displayed,  
press DISPLAY.  
STOP  
2
3
Press STOP when you want to  
stop playback.  
Press mREW.  
1
2
Press SEARCH M. on the Remote  
Commander.  
The tape stops automatically when the  
tape counter reaches “0:00:00.”  
The tape counter returns to the time  
code display, and the zero set memory  
display disappears.  
Press .(Previous)/>(Next) to  
select a recording date.  
60min  
0:00:00:00  
60min  
DATE -01  
SEARCH  
GUIDE  
4
Press PLAY.  
Playback starts from the point  
designated “0:00:00” on the tape  
counter.  
P-MENU  
To cancel the operation  
Press STOP.  
To cancel the operation  
Press ZERO SET MEMORY again before  
rewinding.  
b Notes  
• The Date search will not function correctly  
when there is a blank section between recorded  
sections on the tape.  
b Notes  
• There may be a discrepancy of several seconds  
between the time code and the tape counter.  
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Playing the picture on a TV  
Connection methods and image quality  
Selecting the appropriate  
connection method (CNNECT  
GUIDE)  
differ depending on what type of TV is  
connected and connectors used.  
Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power  
Your camcorder helps you select the  
appropriate connection for your device. The  
output setting of your camcorder is then set  
automatically.  
Refer also to the instruction manuals  
supplied with the device to be connected.  
b Notes  
• Make all menu settings on your camcorder  
before connecting. The TV may not recognize  
the video signal properly if the [VCR HDV/DV]  
or [i.LINK CONV] setting is changed after the  
TV and your camcorder were connected with an  
i.LINK cable.  
• Pictures recorded in the DV format are played  
back as SD (standard definition) images  
regardless of the connection.  
• When recording, set [X.V.COLOR] to [ON] to  
play back on an x.v.Color-compliant TV (p. 49).  
Some settings may need to be adjusted on the  
TV when playing back.  
1
2
3
Touch [GUIDE].  
Touch [CNNECT GUIDE].  
Connect your camcorder and TV  
according to the instructions on  
the LCD screen.  
Jacks on your camcorder  
Open the jack cover in the direction of the  
arrow and connect the cable.  
An example of connecting to a high  
definition TV  
1 Touch [TV] t [HD TV].  
2 Select the TV input jacks with  
, then touch  
/
.
3 Check the output setting details, then  
touch  
.
4 Connect your camcorder and TV,  
referring to the picture on the screen.  
Touch [HINT] and refer also to the  
precautions on connecting.  
HDV/DV  
COMPONENT OUT A/V OUT  
5 Touch  
t [END].  
4
1
2
z Tips  
• To return to the previous question, touch  
.
Lift up the bottom of the jack cover, then  
rotate in the direction of the arrow.  
3
Continued ,  
35  
           
Playing the picture on a TV (Continued)  
Connecting to a high definition TV  
HD (high definition) image quality  
• An HDV formatted picture is played back as it is  
(HD image quality).  
• A DV formatted picture is played back as it is (SD image quality).  
COMPONENT IN  
AUDIO  
i.LINK  
(for HDV1080i)  
HDMI  
A
B
C
: Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages  
Type Camcorder  
Cable  
TV  
Menu Setting  
(STANDARD SET)  
[VCR HDV/DV] t  
[COMPONENT] t  
[1080i/480i] (60)  
A
Component video cable  
(supplied)  
1
(Green) Y  
(Blue) PB/CB  
(Red) PR/CR  
A/V connecting cable  
(supplied)  
2
(White)  
(Red)  
(Yellow)  
• An A/V connecting cable is also needed to output audio signals. Connect the white and red plugs of the A/  
V connecting cable to the audio input jack of your TV.  
36  
       
: Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages  
Type Camcorder  
Cable  
TV  
Menu Setting  
(STANDARD SET)  
[VCR HDV/DV] t  
[AUTO] (57)  
HDMI  
IN  
B
3
HDMI cable (optional)  
Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo (on the front cover).  
• Pictures in the DV format are not output from the HDMI OUT jack, if copyright protection signals are  
recorded in the pictures.  
• DV format pictures input to the camcorder via i.LINK cable (p. 68) cannot be output.  
• Your TVs may not function 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 cause a  
malfunction.  
(STANDARD SET)  
[VCR HDV/DV] t  
[AUTO] (57)  
[i.LINK CONV] t  
C
i.LINK cable (supplied)  
4
Your TV needs to have an i.LINK jack compatible with HDV1080i specification. For details,  
confirm the specifications of your TV.  
• If your TV is not compatible with HDV1080i specification, connect your camcorder and TV with the  
supplied component video cable and A/V connecting cable as illustrated in  
.
• The TV needs to be set so that it recognizes that the camcorder is connected. See the instruction manuals  
supplied with your TV.  
Connecting to a 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV  
SD (standard definition) image quality  
• An HDV formatted picture is down converted to DV format  
(SD image quality) and played back.  
• A DV formatted picture is played back as it is (SD image quality).  
COMPONENT IN  
AUDIO  
VIDEO/AUDIO  
S VIDEO  
i.LINK  
VIDEO/AUDIO  
D
E
F
G
Continued ,  
37  
       
Playing the picture on a TV (Continued)  
To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3)  
Change the [TV TYPE] setting to match your TV (p. 60).  
b Notes  
• When you play back a tape recorded in the DV format on a 4:3 TV not compatible with the 16:9 signal, set  
[
WIDE SELECT] to [4:3] on your camcorder when recording a picture (p. 58).  
: Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages  
Type Camcorder  
Cable  
TV  
Menu Setting  
(STANDARD SET)  
[VCR HDV/DV] t  
[COMPONENT] t  
[480i] (60)  
[TV TYPE] t  
[16:9]/[4:3] (60)  
D
Component video cable  
(supplied)  
1
(Green) Y  
(Blue) PB/CB  
(Red) PR/CR  
A/V connecting cable  
(supplied)  
2
(White)  
(Red)  
(Yellow)  
• A/V connecting cable is also needed to output audio signals. Connect the white and red plugs of the A/V  
connecting cable to the audio input jack of your TV.  
(STANDARD SET)  
[VCR HDV/DV] t  
E
[i.LINK CONV] t  
[ON HDV t DV] (60)  
i.LINK cable (supplied)  
4
• The TV needs to be set so that it recognizes that the camcorder is connected. See the instruction manuals  
supplied with your TV.  
38  
: Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages  
Type Camcorder  
Cable  
TV  
Menu Setting  
(STANDARD SET)  
[VCR HDV/DV] t  
A/V connecting cable with  
S VIDEO (optional)  
[AUTO] (57)  
[TV TYPE] t  
[16:9]/[4:3] (60)  
2
(White)  
(Red)  
(Yellow)  
• When connecting only an S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel), audio signals are not output. To output  
audio signals, connect the white and red plugs of the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable to the  
audio input jack of your TV.  
• This connection produces higher resolution pictures compared with the A/V connecting cable (Type  
).  
A/V connecting cable  
(supplied)  
(STANDARD SET)  
[VCR HDV/DV] t  
[AUTO] (57)  
[TV TYPE] t  
[16:9]/[4:3] (60)  
2
(Yellow)  
(White)  
(Red)  
• If you connect your camcorder to your TV using  
more than one type of cable to output images  
from a jack other than the i.LINK jack, the order  
of priority of the output signals is as follows:  
HDMI t component video t S VIDEO t  
audio/video.  
When connecting to your TV via a VCR  
Select one of the connecting methods on  
page 65, according to the input jack of the  
VCR. Connect your camcorder to the LINE  
IN input on the VCR using the A/V  
connecting cable. Set the input selector on  
the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2,  
etc.).  
• See page 96 for the details of i.LINK.  
When your TV is monaural (When your  
TV has only one audio input jack)  
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V  
connecting cable to the video input jack and  
connect the white (left channel) or the red  
(right channel) plug to the audio input jack  
of your TV or VCR.  
z Tips  
• The HDMI (High Definition Multimedia  
Interface) is an interface to send both video/  
audio signals. Connecting HDMI OUT jack and  
external device with a cable supplies high  
quality images and digital audio.  
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Using the Menu  
Using the menu items  
1
2
Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow  
repeatedly to turn on the respective lamp.  
CAMERA-TAPE lamp:  
settings on a tape  
settings on a “Memory Stick  
CAMERA-MEMORY lamp:  
Duo”  
PLAY/EDIT lamp: settings for viewing/editing  
Touch the LCD screen to select the menu item.  
Unavailable items will be grayed out.  
x To use the short-cuts of  
Personal Menu  
On Personal Menu, short-cuts for  
frequently used menu items are added.  
x To use menu items  
You can customize menu items that are  
not added to Personal Menu.  
1 Touch  
t [MENU].  
2 Select the desired menu.  
z Tips  
Touch  
touch  
/
to select the item, then  
• You can customize Personal Menu as you  
like (p. 63).  
(The process in step 3 is  
the same as that in step 2).  
3 Select the desired item.  
4 Customize the item.  
1 Touch  
.
60min  
STBY  
0:00:00  
After finishing the settings, touch  
DISP  
GUIDE  
MENU  
t
screen.  
(close) to hide the menu  
SCENE  
SELECT  
SMOOTH  
SLWREC  
1/3  
If you decide not to change the setting,  
TELE  
MACRO  
FADER  
touch  
to return to the previous  
screen.  
2 Touch the desired item.  
If the desired item is not displayed on  
x To use menu items during Easy  
Handycam operation  
the screen, touch  
is displayed.  
/
until the item  
is not displayed during Easy  
Handycam operation. Touch [MENU]  
to display the menu index screen.  
3 Select the desired setting, then touch  
.
40  
           
Available menu items (z) vary depending on which lamp is lit.  
During Easy Handycam operation, the setting is set automatically  
as shown in the following list.  
Menu items  
Position of lamp:  
TAPE  
MEMORY PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam  
CAMERA SET menu (p. 43)  
SCENE SELECT  
SPOT METER  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
AUTO  
AUTO  
AUTO  
EXPOSURE  
WHITE BAL.  
SHARPNESS  
4
SHUTTR SPEED*  
AUTO  
ON  
AUTOSLW SHTR  
AE SHIFT  
CAMERA COLOR  
WB SHIFT  
SPOT FOCUS  
FOCUS  
TELE MACRO  
FLASH SET  
SUPER NS  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
OFF  
AUTO  
AUTO  
OFF  
1
* /OFF  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
NS LIGHT  
COLOR SLOW S  
ZEBRA  
HISTOGRAM  
SELF-TIMER  
DIGITAL ZOOM  
STEADYSHOT  
CONV.LENS  
z
z
z
z
z
2
z*  
OFF  
ON  
4
z*  
z
z
1
–*  
4
DIAL SET*  
–*  
1
X.V.COLOR  
MEMORY SET menu (p. 50)  
STILL SET  
1
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
FINE/z*  
ALL ERASE  
z
FORMAT  
FILE NO.  
z
z
z
z
–*  
1
NEW FOLDER  
REC FOLDER  
PB FOLDER  
–*  
1
1
–*  
PICT.APPLI. menu (p. 53)  
FADER  
INT.REC-STL  
z
z
OFF  
OFF  
SLIDE SHOW  
D.EFFECT  
z
z
z
OFF  
z
z
z
PICT.EFFECT  
SMTH SLW REC  
OFF  
Continued ,  
41  
 
Menu items (Continued)  
Position of lamp:  
TAPE  
MEMORY PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam  
PictBridge PRINT  
USB SELECT  
DEMO MODE  
z
z
ON  
z
EDIT/PLAY menu (p. 56)  
VAR.SPD PB  
z
z
z
REC CTRL  
END SEARCH  
z
STANDARD SET menu (p. 57)  
VCR HDV/DV  
REC FORMAT  
z
z
AUTO  
1
z*  
1
SP* /16:9  
1
1
DV SET  
z
z
WIDE* /  
* /  
1
–*  
4
4
1
3
VOLUME  
z*  
z*  
z
z* *  
AUTO  
4
MIC LEVEL*  
z
– /NORMAL/ – /  
NORMAL  
LCD/VF SET  
z
z
z
1
COMPONENT  
i.LINK CONV  
TV TYPE  
DISP GUIDE  
STATUS CHECK  
GUIDEFRAME  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
1080i/480i*  
1
OFF*  
1
z
z
z
16:9*  
z
OFF  
OFF  
z
4
COLOR BAR*  
DATA CODE  
REMAINING  
REMOTE CTRL  
REC LAMP  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
AUTO  
ON  
ON  
z
z
z
z
z
z
1
BEEP  
z*  
DISP OUTPUT  
MENU ROTATE  
A.SHUT OFF  
CALIBRATION  
QUICK REC  
LCD PANEL  
1
NORMAL*  
5min  
z
OFF  
TIME/LANGU. menu (p. 63)  
CLOCK SET  
1
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z*  
1
WORLD TIME  
LANGUAGE  
–*  
–*  
1
*1 The setting value before entering Easy Handycam operation will be retained.  
*2 Cannot be operated in the CAMERA-TAPE mode.  
*3 Available only when the POWER switch is set to PLAY/EDIT.  
*4 HDR-HC7  
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CAMERA SET menu  
Settings to adjust your camcorder to the  
recording conditions  
FIREWORKS* (  
)
Select to record all the splendor of  
fireworks.  
The default settings are marked with B.  
The indicators in parentheses appear when  
the items are selected.  
See page 40 for details on selecting  
menu items.  
LANDSCAPE* (  
)
SCENE SELECT  
Select to shoot distant subjects clearly.  
This setting also prevents your camcorder  
from focusing on glass or metal mesh in  
windows between the camcorder and the  
subject.  
You can record pictures effectively in  
various situations with the [SCENE  
SELECT] function.  
BAUTO  
Select to automatically record pictures  
effectively without the [SCENE SELECT]  
function.  
PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) (  
)
TWILIGHT* (  
)
Select to bring out the subject such as  
people or flowers while creating a soft  
background.  
Select to maintain the darkening  
atmosphere of the distant surroundings in  
twilight scenes.  
SPOTLIGHT** (  
)
TWILIT PORTRT (Twilight portrait) (  
Select to photograph people and  
background using the flash when recording  
still images.  
)
Select to prevent people’s faces from  
appearing excessively white when subjects  
are lit by strong light.  
BEACH** (  
)
CANDLE (  
)
Select to prevent people’s faces from  
appearing dark in strong light or reflected  
light, such as at a beach in midsummer.  
Select to maintain the dim atmosphere of a  
candlelit scene.  
SUNRSE SUNSET (Sunrise and sunset)*  
SNOW** (  
)
(
)
Select this when shooting in very bright,  
white conditions, such as on a ski slope;  
otherwise picture may appear too dark.  
Select to maintain the atmosphere of  
situations such as sunsets and sunrises.  
Continued ,  
43  
                         
CAMERA SET menu (Continued)  
1 Touch [MANUAL].  
* Adjusted to focus on subjects farther away  
only.  
appears.  
** Adjusted not to focus on subjects a short  
distance away.  
2 Adjust the exposure by touching  
/
.
3 Touch  
.
b Notes  
To return the setting to automatic exposure,  
• If you set [SCENE SELECT], the settings of  
[SHUTTR SPEED] (HDR-HC7) and [WHITE  
BAL.] are canceled.  
touch [AUTO] t  
.
z Tips  
• For HDR-HC7:  
You can also adjust the setting manually using  
the CAM CTRL dial (p. 27).  
SPOT METER (Flexible spot  
meter)  
You can adjust and fix the exposure to the  
subject, so that it is recorded in suitable  
brightness even when there is strong  
contrast between the subject and the  
background, such as subjects in the  
spotlight on stage.  
WHITE BAL. (White balance)  
You can adjust the color balance to the  
brightness of the recording environment.  
BAUTO  
The white balance is adjusted  
automatically.  
1
OUTDOOR (  
)
The white balance is appropriately  
adjusted for the following recording  
conditions:  
2
1 Touch the point where you want to fix and  
– Outdoors  
adjust the exposure on the screen.  
– Night views, neon signs and fireworks  
– Sunrise or sunset  
– Under daylight fluorescent lamps  
appears.  
2 Touch [END].  
To return the setting to automatic exposure,  
touch [AUTO] t [END].  
INDOOR (n)  
The white balance is appropriately  
adjusted for the following recording  
conditions:  
b Notes  
• If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is  
automatically set to [MANUAL].  
– Indoors  
– At party scenes or studios where the lighting  
conditions change quickly  
– Under video lamps in a studio, or under  
sodium lamps or incandescent-like color  
lamps  
EXPOSURE  
You can fix the brightness of a picture  
manually. Adjust the brightness when the  
subject is much brighter or darker than the  
background.  
ONE PUSH (  
)
The white balance will be adjusted  
according to the ambient light.  
2
1 Touch [ONE PUSH].  
2 Frame a white object such as a piece of  
paper, to fill the screen under the same  
lighting conditions as you will shoot  
the subject.  
3
1
44  
           
3 Touch [  
].  
BAUTO  
Select to adjust the shutter speed  
automatically.  
flashes quickly. When the white  
balance has been adjusted and stored in  
the memory, the indicator stops  
flashing.  
MANUAL(  
)
Adjust the shutter speed using  
.
/
b Notes  
• Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or adjust the  
color in [ONE PUSH] under white or cool white  
fluorescent lamps.  
You can select a shutter speed between 1/4  
and 1/10000 second when the POWER  
switch is set to CAMERA-TAPE, and  
between 1/4 and 1/500 second when the  
POWER switch is set to CAMERA-  
MEMORY.  
• When you select [ONE PUSH], keep framing  
white objects while  
flashes slowly if [ONE PUSH] could not  
be set.  
• When [ONE PUSH] was selected, if  
is flashing quickly.  
125, 180, 250  
keeps  
Slower  
Faster  
flashing after touching  
BAL.] to [AUTO].  
, set [WHITE  
b Notes  
• If you set [WHITE BAL.], [SCENE SELECT]  
returns to [AUTO].  
• When the shutter speed is set between 1/725 to  
1/10000 second, still images cannot be recorded.  
z Tips  
• For example, if you select 1/100 second, [100]  
appears on the screen.  
• At a slow shutter speed, automatic focus may be  
lost. Adjust the focus manually, using a tripod,  
etc.  
• When recording under a discharge tube such as  
a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp or mercury  
lamp, horizontal bands may appear in the screen  
depending on the shutter speed.  
• If you have changed the battery pack while  
[AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder  
outdoors after inside use (or vice versa), select  
[AUTO] and aim your camcorder at a nearby  
white object for about 10 seconds for better  
color balance adjustment.  
• When the white balance has been set with [ONE  
PUSH], if you change the [SCENE SELECT]  
settings, or bring your camcorder outdoors from  
inside the house, or vice versa, you need to redo  
the [ONE PUSH] procedure to readjust the  
white balance.  
z Tips  
• You can also adjust the setting manually using  
the CAM CTRL dial (p. 27).  
SHARPNESS  
AUTOSLW SHTR (Auto slow  
shutter)  
You can adjust the sharpness of the image  
outline with  
the sharpness is anything other than the  
default setting.  
/
.
appears when  
When you set [AUTOSLW SHTR] to  
[ON], the shutter speed is slowed down  
automatically to 1/30 second in dark places.  
AE SHIFT  
Soften  
Sharpen  
You can adjust the exposure using  
SHUTTR SPEED (HDR-HC7)  
(dark)/  
(bright).  
and the setting  
value appear when [AE SHIFT] is anything  
other than the default setting.  
You can manually adjust and fix the shutter  
speed for your convenience. Depending on  
the shutter speed, you can make the subject  
look still, or emphasize movement of the  
subject.  
Continued ,  
45  
       
CAMERA SET menu (Continued)  
z Tips  
• Touch  
1 Touch the subject on the screen.  
9 appears.  
if the subject is white or the  
backlight is bright, or touch  
is black or the light is dim.  
• You can adjust the automatic exposure level to  
brighter or darker when [EXPOSURE] is set to  
[AUTO].  
• For HDR-HC7:  
You can also adjust the setting manually using  
the CAM CTRL dial (p. 27).  
if the subject  
2 Touch [END].  
To adjust the focus automatically, touch  
[AUTO] t [END] in step 1.  
b Notes  
• If you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is  
automatically set to [MANUAL].  
FOCUS  
CAMERA COLOR  
You can adjust the focus manually. You can  
select this function also when you want to  
focus on a certain subject intentionally.  
You can adjust the color intensity with  
/
.
appears when [CAMERA  
COLOR] is anything other than the default  
setting.  
Decreases color  
intensity  
Increases color  
intensity  
1 Touch [MANUAL].  
9 appears.  
2 Touch  
(focusing on close subjects)/  
WB SHIFT (White Balance Shift)  
(focusing on distant subjects) to  
sharpen the focus.  
appears when the  
focus cannot be adjusted any closer, and  
appears when the focus cannot be adjusted  
farther away.  
You can adjust the white balance to the  
desired setting using  
/
.
and the setting value appear when [WB  
SHIFT] is anything other than the default  
setting.  
3 Touch  
.
To adjust the focus automatically, touch  
z Tips  
[AUTO] t  
in step 1.  
• When the white balance is set to a lower value,  
pictures appear bluish, and when set to a higher  
value, pictures appear reddish.  
• For HDR-HC7:  
You can also adjust the setting manually using  
the CAM CTRL dial (p. 27).  
b Notes  
• The minimum possible distance between  
camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp  
focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide  
angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for  
telephoto.  
SPOT FOCUS  
z Tips  
You can select and adjust the focal point to  
a subject not located in the center of the  
screen.  
• It is easier to focus on the subject by moving the  
power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to  
adjust the focus, then towards W (wide angle) to  
adjust the zoom for recording. When you want  
to record a subject at close range, move the  
power zoom lever to W (wide angle), then  
adjust the focus.  
1
• For HDR-HC7:  
You can also adjust the focus manually using  
the CAM CTRL dial (p. 27).  
2
46  
         
Set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON], then press  
the (flash) button (p. 27) repeatedly to  
select a setting.  
TELE MACRO  
This is useful to shoot small subjects, such  
as flowers or insects. You can blur out  
backgrounds and the subject stands out  
clearer.  
(Auto redeye reduction): Pre-flashes to  
reduce redeye before the flash automatically  
flashes when there is insufficient ambient  
light.  
When you set [TELE MACRO] to [ON]  
(
), the zoom (p. 26) moves to the top of  
r
the T (Telephoto) side automatically and  
allows for recording subjects at a close  
distance as follows:  
For HDR-HC5: down to about 37 cm (14 5/  
8 in.).  
(Forced redeye reduction): Always uses  
the flash and the redeye reducing pre-flash.  
r
(No flash): Records without flash.  
For HDR-HC7: down to about 45 cm (17 3/  
4 in.).  
b Notes  
• The redeye reduction may not produce the  
desired effect due to individual differences and  
other conditions.  
SUPER NS (Super NightShot)  
To cancel, touch [OFF], or zoom to wide-  
angle (W side).  
The picture will be recorded at a maximum  
of 16 times the sensitivity of NightShot  
recording if you set [SUPER NS] to [ON]  
while the NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 28) is  
also set to ON.  
b Notes  
• When recording a distant subject, focusing may  
be difficult and can take some time.  
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 46)  
when it is hard to focus automatically.  
and [“SUPER NIGHTSHOT”] appear  
on the screen.  
To return to the normal setting, set [SUPER  
NS] to [OFF], or set the NIGHTSHOT  
switch to OFF.  
FLASH SET  
You can set this function when you use the  
built-in flash or an external flash (optional)  
that is compatible with your camcorder.  
b Notes  
• Do not use NightShot/[SUPER NS] in bright  
places. This may cause a malfunction.  
x FLASH LEVEL  
• Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers  
or other objects (p. 107).  
• Remove the conversion lens (optional).  
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 46)  
when it is hard to focus automatically.  
• The shutter speed of your camcorder changes  
depending on the brightness. The motion of the  
picture may slow down in this case.  
HIGH(  
)
Makes the flash level higher.  
BNORMAL(  
LOW(  
)
)
Makes the flash level lower.  
x REDEYE REDUC  
You can prevent redeye by activating the  
flash before recording.  
Continued ,  
47  
           
CAMERA SET menu (Continued)  
100  
NS LIGHT (NightShot Light)  
The zebra pattern appears at a screen  
brightness level of about 100 IRE or  
higher.  
When using either the NightShot (p. 28) or  
[SUPER NS] (p. 47) function to record, you  
can record clearer pictures by setting [NS  
LIGHT], which emits infrared light  
b Notes  
• Portions of the screen where brightness is about  
100 IRE or higher may appear overexposed.  
(invisible), to [ON] (the default setting).  
b Notes  
z Tips  
• Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers  
or other objects (p. 107).  
• IRE represents the screen brightness.  
• Remove the conversion lens (optional).  
HISTOGRAM  
• The maximum shooting distance using [NS  
LIGHT] is about 3 m (10 feet).  
When you set [HISTOGRAM] to [ON], the  
[HISTOGRAM] (a graph to display a  
distribution of tones in your picture)  
window appears on the screen.  
COLOR SLOW S (Color Slow  
Shutter)  
This item is useful when you adjust  
exposure. You can adjust the [EXPOSURE]  
or [AE SHIFT] checking the  
[HISTOGRAM] window. The  
[HISTOGRAM] will not be recorded on a  
tape or “Memory Stick Duo.”  
When you set [COLOR SLOW S] to [ON],  
you can record an image brighter in color  
even in dark places.  
and [COLOR SLOW SHUTTER]  
appear on the screen.  
To cancel [COLOR SLOW S], touch  
[OFF].  
b Notes  
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 46)  
when it is hard to focus automatically.  
• The shutter speed of your camcorder changes  
depending on the brightness. The motion of the  
picture may slow down at this time.  
Darker  
Brightness  
Brighter  
z Tips  
ZEBRA  
• The left area on the graph shows the darker  
areas of the picture while the right area shows  
the brighter areas.  
Diagonal stripes appear in portions of the  
screen where brightness is at a preset level.  
This is useful as a guide when adjusting the  
brightness. When you change the default  
setting,  
is not recorded.  
SELF-TIMER  
is displayed. The zebra pattern  
A still image is recorded after about 10  
seconds.  
BOFF  
Press PHOTO when [SELF-TIMER] is set  
to [ON] and  
The zebra pattern is not displayed.  
appears.  
70  
To cancel the count down, touch [RESET].  
To cancel the self-timer, select [OFF].  
The zebra pattern appears at a screen  
brightness level of about 70 IRE.  
48  
       
z Tips  
BOFF  
Select this when the conversion lens  
(optional) is not used.  
• You can also operate by pressing PHOTO on  
the Remote Commander (p. 108).  
WIDE CONV. (  
Select this to use the wide conversion lens  
(optional).  
)
DIGITAL ZOOM  
You can select the maximum zoom level in  
case you want to zoom to a level greater  
than 10 × (the default setting) while  
recording on a tape. Note that the image  
quality decreases when you are using the  
digital zoom.  
TELE CONV. (  
Select this to use the tele conversion lens  
(optional).  
)
DIAL SET (HDR-HC7)  
You can select a menu item to assign to the  
CAM CTRL dial. For details, see page 27.  
X.V.COLOR  
The right side of the bar shows the digital  
zooming factor. The zooming zone  
appears when you select the zooming  
level.  
When recording, set to [ON] to capture  
wider range of colors.  
Various colors such as the brilliant color of  
flowers and turquoise blue of the sea can be  
more faithfully reproduced.  
BOFF  
Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically.  
b Notes  
20 ×  
• Set [X.V.COLOR] to [ON] only when the  
recorded content will be played back on an  
x.v.Color-compliant TV. Otherwise, set to  
[OFF] (the default setting).  
Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically,  
and after that, up to 20 × zoom is  
performed digitally.  
• If the movie recorded with this function [ON] is  
played back on a non-x.v.Color-compliant TV,  
the color may not be reproduced correctly.  
• [X.V.COLOR] cannot be set to [ON] when:  
– Recording in DV format  
80 × (HDR-HC5)  
Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically,  
and after that, up to 80 × zoom is  
performed digitally.  
– A movie is being recorded.  
STEADYSHOT  
You can compensate for camera shake (The  
default setting is [ON]). Set  
[STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( ) when  
using a tripod (optional), then the image  
becomes natural.  
CONV.LENS  
When using an optional conversion lens,  
use this function to record using the  
optimum compensation for camera shake  
for each lens.  
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MEMORY SET menu  
Settings for the “Memory Stick Duo”  
VGA (0.3M) (  
Allows for the maximum number of  
images to be recorded.  
)
The default settings are marked with B.  
The indicators in parentheses appear when  
the items are selected.  
See page 40 for details on selecting  
menu items.  
b Notes  
• [ IMAGE SIZE] can be set only when the  
POWER switch is set to CAMERA-MEMORY.  
STILL SET  
Capacity of the “Memory Stick Duo”  
(MB) and the number of recordable  
pictures  
x
QUALITY  
BFINE (  
)
Records still images at the fine image  
quality level.  
When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA-  
MEMORY  
STANDARD (  
Records still images at the standard image  
quality level.  
)
For HDR-HC5:  
4.0M  
3.0M  
1.9M  
VGA  
2304 × 2304 × 1600 × 640 ×  
b Notes  
1728  
1296  
1200  
480  
• Image quality is automatically fixed to [FINE]  
during Easy Handycam operation.  
4.0M  
3.0M  
64MB  
128MB  
256MB  
512MB  
1GB  
31  
75  
41  
98  
65  
150  
390  
980  
x
IMAGE SIZE  
63  
150  
83  
195  
130  
300  
780  
1970  
For HDR-HC5:  
B4.0M (  
)
4.0M  
110  
270  
150  
355  
235  
540  
1400  
3550  
Records still images clearly.  
230  
550  
305  
720  
480  
1100  
2850  
7200  
3.0M (  
)
3.0M  
Records still images clearly in the 16:9  
(wide) ratio.  
475  
620  
980  
5900  
1100  
1450  
2250 14500  
1.9M (  
)
2GB  
970  
2300  
1250  
3000  
2000 12000  
4650 30000  
Allows you to record more still images in  
relatively clear quality.  
4GB  
1900  
4600  
2500  
5900  
3950 23500  
9200 59000  
VGA (0.3M) (  
Allows for the maximum number of  
images to be recorded.  
)
For HDR-HC7:  
For HDR-HC7:  
6.1M  
4.6M  
3.1M  
VGA  
B6.1M (  
)
2848 × 2848 × 2048 × 640 ×  
6.1M  
2136  
6.1M  
1602  
4.6M  
1536  
480  
Records still images clearly.  
3.1M  
4.6M (  
)
4.6M  
64MB  
20  
49  
27  
65  
40  
93  
390  
980  
Records still images clearly in the 16:9  
(wide) ratio.  
128MB  
256MB  
41  
98  
55  
130  
80  
185  
780  
1970  
3.1M (  
)
3.1M  
Allows you to record more still images in  
relatively clear quality.  
75  
175  
95  
235  
140  
335  
1400  
3550  
50  
                   
When the POWER switch is set to PLAY/  
EDIT*  
6.1M  
4.6M  
3.1M  
VGA  
2848 × 2848 × 2048 × 640 ×  
2136  
6.1M  
1602  
4.6M  
1536  
3.1M  
480  
1.2M  
1440 ×  
810  
VGA  
640 ×  
480  
0.2M  
640 ×  
360  
512MB  
1GB  
150  
200  
295  
2850  
360  
480  
690  
7200  
5900  
1.2M  
64MB  
128MB  
256MB  
512MB  
1GB  
100  
240  
390  
980  
490  
980  
310  
730  
415  
980  
600  
1400 14500  
205  
490  
780  
1970  
980  
1970  
2GB  
630  
1500  
850  
2000  
1200 12000  
2850 30000  
370  
890  
1400  
3550  
1750  
3550  
4GB  
1250  
2950  
1650  
3950  
2400 23500  
5700 59000  
760  
1800  
2850  
7200  
3600  
7200  
When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA-  
TAPE*  
1550  
3650  
5900  
14500  
7300  
14500  
4.6M  
3.4M  
2.3M  
1.7M  
2GB  
3150  
7500  
12000  
30000  
15000  
30000  
2848 × 2136 × 2016 × 1512 ×  
1602  
1602  
1134  
1134  
4.6M  
3.4M  
1.7M  
4GB  
6300  
14500  
23500  
59000  
29500  
59000  
64MB  
128MB  
256MB  
512MB  
1GB  
27  
37  
54  
72  
65  
85  
130  
160  
* [  
IMAGE SIZE] is fixed to [  
1.2M] in  
55  
130  
74  
170  
105  
260  
145  
325  
HDV format, [  
and [VGA (0.3M)] in DV format (4:3).  
0.2M] in DV format (16:9)  
95  
235  
130  
305  
195  
470  
260  
590  
b Notes  
• All numbers measured at the following settings:  
Top: [FINE] is selected for image quality.  
Bottom: [STANDARD] is selected for image  
quality.  
• When using a “Memory Stick Duo” made by  
Sony Corporation. The number of recordable  
pictures varies depending on the recording  
environment.  
200  
480  
270  
630  
400  
960  
530  
1200  
415  
980  
550  
1250  
820  
1950  
1050  
2450  
2GB  
850  
2000  
1100  
2600  
1650  
4000  
2200  
5000  
4GB  
1650  
3950  
2250  
5200  
3300  
7900  
4400  
9500  
• The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid  
CMOS sensor and image processing system  
(new Enhanced Imaging Processor) allows for  
still image resolution equivalent to the sizes  
described.  
* [  
IMAGE SIZE] is fixed to:  
– [  
2.3M] on HDR-HC5 in HDV or DV  
format (16:9)  
– [  
4.6M] on HDR-HC7 in HDV or DV  
ALL ERASE  
format (16:9)  
– [1.7M] on HDR-HC5 in DV format (4:3)  
– [3.4M] on HDR-HC7 in DV format (4:3).  
Deletes all the pictures without image  
protection on a “Memory Stick Duo” or in  
the selected folder.  
Continued ,  
51  
     
MEMORY SET menu (Continued)  
1 Select [ALL FILES] or [CURRNT  
FOLDER].  
NEW FOLDER  
[ALL FILES]: Deletes all the images on  
the “Memory Stick Duo.”  
[CURRNT FOLDER]: Deletes all the  
images in the selected folder.  
You can create a new folder (102MSDCF  
to 999MSDCF) on a “Memory Stick Duo.”  
When 9,999 images are stored in the current  
folder, a new folder is automatically created  
for storing subsequent images.  
2 Touch [YES] twice t  
.
b Notes  
Touch [YES] t  
.
• The folder will not be deleted even when you  
delete all the pictures in the folder.  
b Notes  
• Do not do any of the following while [  
Erasing all data…] is displayed:  
– Operate the POWER switch/operation  
buttons.  
• You cannot delete the created folders using your  
camcorder. You will have to format the  
“Memory Stick Duo” (p. 52), or delete them  
using your computer.  
– Eject the “Memory Stick Duo.”  
• The number of recordable pictures on a  
“Memory Stick Duo” may decrease as the  
number of folders increases.  
FORMAT  
The “Memory Stick Duo” has been  
formatted at the factory, and does not  
require formatting at purchase.  
REC FOLDER (Recording folder)  
Select the folder to be used for recording  
with  
/
, then touch  
.
To execute formatting, touch [YES] twice  
b Notes  
t
.
• As the default setting, pictures are saved in the  
101MSDCF folder.  
• Once you record a picture in a folder, the same  
folder will be set as the default folder for  
playback.  
Formatting is completed, and all the images  
will be deleted.  
b Notes  
• Do not do any of the following while [  
Formatting…] is displayed:  
– Operate the POWER switch/operation  
buttons.  
– Eject the “Memory Stick Duo.”  
• Formatting erases everything on the “Memory  
Stick Duo” including protected image data and  
newly created folders.  
PB FOLDER (Playback folder)  
Select the playback folder with  
then touch  
/
,
.
FILE NO.  
BSERIES  
Assigns file numbers in sequence even if  
the “Memory Stick Duo” is replaced with  
another one. The file number is reset when  
a new folder is created or the recording  
folder is replaced with another.  
RESET  
Resets the file number to 0001 each time  
the “Memory Stick Duo” is changed.  
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PICT.APPLI. menu  
Special effects on pictures or additional  
functions on recording/playback  
INT.REC-STL (Interval photo  
recording)  
The default settings are marked with B.  
The indicators in parentheses appear when  
the items are selected.  
See page 40 for details on selecting  
menu items.  
You can record still images on the  
“Memory Stick Duo” at a selected interval.  
This function is useful to observe the  
movement of clouds or the changes in  
daylight, etc.  
FADER  
You can record a transition with the  
following effects adding to the interval  
between scenes.  
[a]: Recording  
[b]: Interval  
1 Select the desired effect in [STBY] (to  
fading in) or [REC] (to fading out) mode,  
1 Touch  
or 10 minutes) t  
t
t a desired interval time (1, 5  
t [ON] t  
then touch  
.
2 Press START/STOP.  
The fader indicator stops flashing and  
disappears when the fade is complete.  
.
2 Press PHOTO fully.  
stops flashing and the interval still  
image recording starts.  
To cancel before starting the operation,  
touch [OFF] in step 1.  
Once you press START/STOP, the setting  
is canceled.  
To cancel [INT.REC-STL], select [OFF] in  
step 1.  
SLIDE SHOW  
STBY  
REC  
Fading out  
Fading in  
Plays back in sequence the images stored  
on a “Memory Stick Duo,” or in a folder  
(slide show).  
WHITE FADER  
1 Touch  
2 Select [ALL FILES ( )] or [CURRNT  
FOLDER ( )], then touch  
t [PB FOLDER].  
BLACK FADER  
.
If you select [CURRNT FOLDER ( )],  
all the images in the current playback  
folder selected in [PB FOLDER] (p. 52) are  
played back in sequence.  
MOSAIC FADER  
3 Touch [REPEAT].  
4 Select [ON] or [OFF], then  
To repeat the slide show, select [ON]  
).  
To execute the slide show only once, select  
[OFF].  
.
MONOTONE  
(
When fading in, the picture gradually  
changes from black and white to color.  
When fading out, it gradually changes from  
color to black and white.  
5 Touch [END] t [START].  
To cancel [SLIDE SHOW], touch [END].  
To pause, touch [PAUSE].  
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53  
                   
PICT.APPLI. menu (Continued)  
z Tips  
• You can select the first picture for the slide  
STILL  
Records/plays back a movie while  
superimposing it on a still image  
memorized by touching [STILL].  
show with  
[START].  
/
before touching  
D.EFFECT (Digital effect)  
You can add digital effects to recording/  
playback.  
FLASH (flash motion)  
Records/plays back a movie with a serial-  
still-image effect (strobe effect).  
1 Touch the desired effect.  
TRAIL  
2 Adjust the effect with  
/
, then  
touch  
.
When recording/playback, trailing after  
images are left in the picture.  
Effect  
Items to adjust  
SLOW SHUTTR (slow shutter) (HDR-  
HC5)  
The shutter speed is slowed down. Suitable  
for shooting a subject more clearly in a  
dark place.  
CINEMA  
EFECT*  
No adjustment necessary  
STILL  
The degree of  
transparency of the still  
image you want to  
superimpose under a  
movie  
OLD MOVIE  
Adds an old movie effect with a sepia hue  
to pictures.  
FLASH  
TRAIL  
The interval of frame-by-  
frame recording/playback  
b Notes  
The fade time of the  
incidental image  
• You cannot change to another digital effect  
while recording pictures on a tape with  
[CINEMA EFECT] selected.  
• Effects added to the playback pictures are not  
output via the HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK).  
Only the original pictures can be output.  
SLOW  
SHUTTR*  
Shutter speed (1 is 1/30, 2  
is 1/15, 3 is 1/8, 4 is 1/4)  
OLD  
No adjustment necessary  
MOVIE*  
• While using [D.EFFECT], you cannot use the  
review button for still images on the “Memory  
* Available during tape recording only.  
Stick Duo”  
.
• If you set [CINEMA EFECT], [SPOT METER]  
and [EXPOSURE] return to [AUTO].  
• For HDR-HC5:  
Adjust the focus manually using a tripod  
(optional) since adjusting the focus  
automatically is hard when [SLOW SHUTTR]  
is selected. ([FOCUS], p. 46)  
3 Touch  
.
appears.  
To cancel [D.EFFECT], touch [OFF] in  
step 1.  
BOFF  
z Tips  
Does not use [D.EFFECT] setting.  
• You can save pictures edited using special  
effects on a “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 70) or  
record them on VCR or DVD/HDD recorders  
(p. 65).  
CINEMA EFECT (Cinematic effect)  
You can add a cinematic atmosphere to  
pictures by adjusting the image quality.  
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z Tips  
PICT.EFFECT (Picture effect)  
• You can save pictures edited using special  
effects on a “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 70) or  
record them on VCR or DVD/HDD recorders  
(p. 65).  
You can add special effects to a picture  
during recording or playback.  
appears.  
BOFF  
Does not use [PICT.EFFECT] setting.  
SMTH SLW REC (Smooth slow  
recording)  
SKINTONE*  
Makes skin texture look more smoother  
and more appealing.  
Fast moving subjects and actions, which  
cannot be captured under general shooting  
conditions, can be shot in smooth moving  
slow-motion for about 3 seconds.  
NEG.ART  
This is useful to shoot fast actions such as a  
golf or tennis swing.  
The color and brightness are reversed.  
Press START/STOP on the [SMTH SLW  
REC] screen.  
SEPIA  
Pictures appear in sepia.  
A 3 second-movie (approx.) is recorded as a  
12 second slow-motion movie.  
[Recording···] disappears, when recording  
is finished.  
B&W (Black and white)  
Pictures appear in black and white.  
SOLARIZE  
Touch  
to set the following.  
– [TIMING]  
Select the recording start point from the time  
START/STOP is pressed (The default setting is  
[3sec AFTER]).  
Pictures appear as an illustration with  
strong contrast.  
PASTEL*  
[3sec AFTER]  
Pictures appear as a pale pastel drawing.  
MOSAIC*  
[3sec BEFORE]  
– [RECORD SOUND]  
If you set to [ON] (  
Pictures appear mosaic-patterned.  
), you can record  
additional dialog, etc. to the slow-motion movie  
(The default setting is [OFF]).  
Sounds are recorded while [Recording···] is  
displayed.  
* Available during tape recording only.  
b Notes  
• Effects added to the playback pictures are not  
output via the HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK).  
Only the original pictures can be output.  
b Notes  
• Sounds cannot be recorded while shooting a 3  
second-movie (approx.).  
Continued ,  
55  
             
PICT.APPLI. menu (Continued)  
EDIT/PLAY menu  
Settings for editing or playing back in  
various modes  
• The image quality of [SMTH SLW REC] is  
somewhat less than normal recording.  
See page 40 for details on selecting  
menu items.  
To cancel [SMTH SLW REC], select  
[END].  
VAR.SPD PB  
(Various speed playback)  
PictBridge PRINT  
You can play back in various modes while  
viewing movies.  
USB SELECT  
1 Touch the following buttons during  
You can connect the camcorder to a  
personal computer with a USB cable and  
import pictures to the computer. You can  
also connect the camcorder to a PictBridge  
compatible printer (p. 72) using this  
function. Refer to “First Step Guide” on the  
supplied CD-ROM for details.  
playback.  
To  
Touch  
change the  
playback  
direction*  
(frame)  
play back  
slowly**  
To reverse direction:  
B
Memory Stick  
(frame) t  
Select this to view pictures on a “Memory  
Stick Duo” on the computer or to import  
them to the computer.  
play back frame  
by frame  
(frame) during  
playback pause.  
To reverse direction:  
(frame) during  
PictBridge PRINT  
Select this when you connect the  
camcorder to a PictBridge compatible  
printer to print out directly (p. 72).  
frame playback.  
* Horizontal lines may appear at the top,  
bottom, or in the center of the screen. This  
is not a malfunction.  
DEMO MODE  
**Pictures output from the HDV/DV  
Interface (i.LINK) cannot be played back  
smoothly in slow mode.  
The default setting is [ON], allowing you to  
view the demonstration about 10 minutes  
after you have removed both a cassette and  
a “Memory Stick Duo” from your  
camcorder, and slide the POWER switch to  
turn on the CAMERA-TAPE lamp.  
2 Touch  
To return to the normal playback mode,  
touch (Play/Pause) twice (once from  
t
.
frame playback).  
z Tips  
• The demonstration will be suspended in  
situations such as those described below.  
– When you touch the screen during the  
demonstration (The demonstration starts  
again after about 10 minutes).  
b Notes  
• You will not hear the recorded sound. You may  
see mosaic-like images of the previously played  
picture.  
• Pictures in the HDV format are not output from  
the HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK) when they  
are paused or played back in any mode other  
than normal playback mode.  
• Pictures in the HDV format may appear  
distorted during:  
– When a cassette or a “Memory Stick Duo” is  
inserted.  
– When the POWER switch is set to other than  
CAMERA-TAPE.  
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STANDARD SET  
menu  
– Picture search  
– Reverse playback  
• Playing back slowly to the reverse direction and  
playing back frame by frame to the reverse  
direction are not available in HDV format.  
Settings while recording on a tape or other  
basic settings  
The default settings are marked with B.  
The indicators in parentheses appear when  
the items are selected.  
See page 40 for details on selecting  
menu items.  
REC CTRL  
(Movie recording control)  
See page 68.  
VCR HDV/DV  
END SEARCH  
Select the playback signal. Normally select  
[AUTO].  
EXEC  
When your camcorder is connected to  
another device using an i.LINK cable,  
select the signal to input/output from the  
HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK). The selected  
signal is recorded or played back.  
The most recently recorded picture is  
played back for about 5 seconds and then  
stops automatically.  
CANCEL  
Stops [END SEARCH].  
BAUTO  
Switches the signals between HDV and  
DV format automatically when playing  
back a tape.  
b Notes  
• [END SEARCH] will not work once you eject  
the cassette after you have recorded on the tape.  
With an i.LINK connection, switches the  
signals between HDV and DV formats  
automatically, and inputs/outputs from the  
HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK).  
HDV  
Plays back only the portions recorded in  
HDV format.  
With an i.LINK connection, inputs/outputs  
only HDV formatted signals from the  
HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK), and records/  
plays back. You can also select this when  
connecting the camcorder to a computer,  
etc.  
DV  
Plays back only the portions recorded in  
DV format.  
With an i.LINK connection, inputs/outputs  
only DV formatted signals from the  
HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK), and records/  
plays back. You can also select this when  
connecting the camcorder to a computer,  
etc.  
Continued ,  
57  
                 
STANDARD SET menu (Continued)  
b Notes  
b Notes  
• Disconnect the i.LINK cable before changing  
the [VCR HDV/DV] setting. Otherwise, the  
connected device, such as a VCR, may not be  
able to recognize the video signal from your  
camcorder.  
• When [AUTO] is selected, if the signal switches  
between HDV and DV formats, the picture and  
sound are interrupted temporarily.  
• If you record in the LP mode, pictures may  
appear mosaic-like or sound may be interrupted  
when you play back the tape on other  
camcorders or VCRs.  
• When you mix recordings in the SP mode and in  
the LP mode on one tape, the playback picture  
may be distorted or the time code may not be  
written properly between the scenes.  
• When [i.LINK CONV] is set to [ON HDV t  
DV], pictures are output as follows:  
x
WIDE SELECT  
You can select the aspect ratio according  
to the TV connected when recording. Refer  
also to the instruction manuals supplied  
with your TV.  
– at [AUTO], an HDV signal is converted to the  
DV format and output; a DV signal is output  
as it is.  
– at [HDV], an HDV signal is converted to the  
DV format and output; a DV signal is not  
output.  
B16:9 WIDE  
Records pictures in the full screen for a  
16:9 (wide) TV screen.  
– at [DV], a DV signal is output as it is; an  
HDV signal is not output.  
4:3 (  
)
Records pictures in the full screen for a 4:3  
TV screen.  
REC FORMAT  
You can select a recording format.  
b Notes  
BHDV1080i (  
Records in the HDV1080i specification.  
)
• Set [TV TYPE] correctly according to the TV  
connected for playback (p. 60).  
DV (  
)
x
AUDIO MODE  
Records in the DV format.  
B12BIT  
b Notes  
Records in the 12-bit mode (2 stereo  
sounds).  
• If you output the recording picture using an  
i.LINK cable, set [i.LINK CONV] accordingly.  
16BIT (  
)
Records in the 16-bit mode (1 stereo sound  
with high quality).  
DV SET  
The following functions are available when  
recording in DV format.  
b Notes  
• When recording in the HDV format, sound is  
automatically recorded in [16BIT] mode.  
x
REC MODE (Recording mode)  
x
AUDIO MIX  
BSP (SP)  
During tape playback, you can monitor the  
sound recorded by other camcorders using  
audio dubbing or 4ch microphone  
recording.  
Records in the SP (Standard Play) mode on  
a cassette.  
LP (LP)  
Increases the recording time to 1.5 times  
the SP mode (Long Play).  
58  
                         
60min  
AUDIO MIX  
0:00:00:00  
LCD/VF SET  
The recorded picture will not be affected by  
this operation.  
x LCD BRIGHT  
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD  
screen.  
ST1  
ST2  
Touch  
/
to adjust the balance of the  
original sound (ST1) and the sound  
recorded afterwards (ST2), then touch  
1 Adjust the brightness with  
2 Touch  
/
.
.
.
b Notes  
x LCD BL LEVEL  
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD  
screen’s backlight.  
• The original sound (ST1) is output at the default  
setting.  
BNORMAL  
Standard brightness.  
VOLUME  
Touch  
/
to adjust the volume  
BRIGHT  
Brightens the LCD screen.  
z Tips  
• For HDR-HC7:  
b Notes  
• When you connect your camcorder to outside  
power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically  
selected for the setting.  
You can also adjust the setting using the CAM  
CTRL dial (p. 27).  
• When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is  
slightly reduced during recording.  
MIC LEVEL (HDR-HC7)  
You can adjust the recording sound level  
manually.  
x LCD COLOR  
You can adjust the color on the LCD screen  
with  
/
.
BAUTO  
Select to adjust the recording sound level  
automatically.  
Low intensity  
x VF B.LIGHT  
You can adjust the brightness of the  
viewfinder.  
High intensity  
MANUAL  
Touch  
/
to adjust the recording  
sound level during recording or standby.  
The recording sound level adjustment bars  
appear on the screen. The recording sound  
level increases as the bar goes to the right.  
The recording level meter appears when  
the recording sound level is other than  
default setting.  
BNORMAL  
Standard brightness.  
BRIGHT  
Brightens the viewfinder screen.  
b Notes  
b Notes  
• Use headphones to monitor the sound when  
adjusting it.  
• When you connect your camcorder to outside  
power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically  
selected for the setting.  
• When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is  
slightly reduced during recording.  
Continued ,  
59  
             
STANDARD SET menu (Continued)  
B16:9  
Select to view your pictures on a 16:9  
COMPONENT  
(wide) TV.  
Select [COMPONENT] when connecting  
your camcorder to a TV with the  
component input jack.  
16:9 (wide)  
pictures  
4:3 pictures  
480i  
Select when connecting your camcorder to  
a TV with the component input jack.  
B1080i/480i  
4:3  
Select when connecting your camcorder to  
a TV that has the component input jack  
and is capable of displaying the 1080i  
signal.  
Select to view your pictures on a 4:3  
standard TV.  
16:9 (wide)  
pictures  
4:3 pictures  
i.LINK CONV  
Signals in HDV format are converted to DV  
format, and pictures are output in DV  
format from the HDV/DV Interface  
(i.LINK).  
b Notes  
• When you connect your camcorder to a TV  
compatible with the ID-1 system, and play back  
the tape, set [TV TYPE] to [16:9]. The TV  
automatically switches the aspect ratio  
according to the playback picture. Refer also to  
the manual supplied with your TV.  
BOFF  
Outputs the pictures from the HDV/DV  
Interface (i.LINK) in accordance with the  
settings in [REC FORMAT] and [VCR  
HDV/DV].  
• When you connect your camcorder to a TV with  
an i.LINK cable to play back the tape, the  
setting of [TV TYPE] is invalid.  
ON HDV t DV  
Pictures in HDV format are converted to  
DV format, and pictures in DV format are  
output in DV format.  
DISP GUIDE (Display guide)  
b Notes  
• For input signal via an i.LINK connection, see  
[VCR HDV/DV] (p. 57).  
• Disconnect the i.LINK cable before setting  
[i.LINK CONV]. Otherwise, the connected  
video device may not be able to recognize the  
video signal from your camcorder.  
STATUS CHECK  
You can check the setup value of the  
following items.  
– [VCR HDV/DV] (when the POWER switch is  
set to PLAY/EDIT) (p. 57)  
– [COMPONENT] (p. 60)  
– [i.LINK CONV] (p. 60)  
– [TV TYPE] (p. 60)  
TV TYPE  
You need to convert the signal depending  
on the TV connected when playing back the  
picture. The recorded pictures are played  
back as following illustrations.  
– HDMI OUTPUT (p. 105)  
60  
                 
b Notes  
GUIDEFRAME  
• The exposure adjustment value (0EV), a shutter  
speed, and the aperture value appear when still  
images on a “Memory Stick Duo” are played  
back.  
You can display the frame and check that  
the subject is horizontal or vertical by  
setting [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON].  
The frame is not recorded. Press DISPLAY/  
BATT INFO to make the frame disappear.  
appears for a picture recorded using a flash.  
• In the DATE/TIME data display, the date and  
time are displayed in the same area. If you  
record a picture without setting the clock, [--- --  
----] and [--:--:--] will appear.  
• During Easy Handycam operation, you can set  
only [DATE/TIME].  
z Tips  
• Placing the subject at the cross point of the  
guide frame makes a balanced composition.  
COLOR BAR (HDR-HC7)  
REMAINING  
You can display the color bar or record it on  
the tape by setting [COLOR BAR] to [ON].  
It is convenient to adjust the color on the  
monitor connected.  
BAUTO  
Displays the remaining tape indicator for  
about 8 seconds in situations such as those  
described below.  
• When you set the POWER switch to PLAY/  
EDIT or CAMERA-TAPE with a cassette  
inserted.  
DATA CODE  
During playback, displays the information  
(data code) recorded automatically at the  
time of recording.  
• When you touch  
(Play/Pause).  
ON  
Always displays the remaining tape  
indicator.  
BOFF  
Data code is not displayed.  
DATE/TIME  
Displays the date and time.  
REMOTE CTRL (Remote control)  
The default setting is [ON], allowing you to  
use the supplied Remote Commander  
CAMERA DATA (below)  
Displays camera setting data.  
60min  
0:00:00:00  
60min  
1
2
z Tips  
• Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder from  
responding to a command sent by remote  
control units of other camcorders or VCRs.  
GUIDE  
AUTO  
100 AWB  
9dB  
P-MENU  
3
F1. 8  
6
5
4
REC LAMP (Recording lamp)  
ASteadyShot off  
BExposure  
CWhite balance  
DGain  
The camera recording lamp will not light up  
during recording when you set this to [OFF]  
(The default setting is [ON]).  
EShutter speed  
FAperture value  
Continued ,  
61  
                 
STANDARD SET menu (Continued)  
BEEP  
QUICK REC (Quick recording)  
BON  
A beeping sound starts when you start/stop  
recording, or operate the touch panel.  
You can slightly reduce the recording start  
point time when you start recording by  
pressing START/STOP. This function is  
useful to compensate for time lapse at the  
click of the shutter.  
OFF  
Cancels the beeping sound and shutter  
sound.  
BOFF  
Takes more time to reach the recording  
start point, but a smooth transition can be  
recorded.  
DISP OUTPUT (Display output)  
BLCD PANEL  
Shows displays such as the time code on  
the LCD screen and in the viewfinder.  
ON (  
)
Slightly reduces the time it takes to start  
recording when you attempt to record right  
after you switch on the camcorder (set the  
POWER switch to CAMERA-TAPE from  
the OFF (CHG) position), or when you  
attempt to record when the recording  
stanby mode is canceled.  
V-OUT/PANEL  
Shows displays such as the time code on  
the TV screen, LCD screen, and in the  
viewfinder.  
MENU ROTATE  
b Notes  
BNORMAL  
Scrolls the menu items downwards by  
• If [QUICK REC] is set to [ON], the interval  
between scenes freezes for a moment (editing on  
your computer is recommended).  
touching  
.
OPPOSITE  
Scrolls the menu items upwards by  
touching  
z Tips  
• If the recording standby mode continues more  
than approximately 3 minutes, the drum will  
stop rolling, and the standby mode is canceled.  
This is to protect the tape and to prevent from  
unnecessarily battery exhausting.  
.
A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off)  
B5min  
The camcorder is automatically turned off  
when you do not operate your camcorder  
for more than approximately 5 minutes.  
NEVER  
The camcorder is not automatically turned  
off.  
b Notes  
• When you connect your camcorder to a wall  
outlet, [A.SHUT OFF] is automatically set to  
[NEVER].  
CALIBRATION  
62  
       
TIME/LANGU.  
Customizing Personal  
Menu  
You can add desired menu items to any  
Personal Menu, and customize Personal  
Menu settings for each POWER lamp  
position. This is convenient if you add  
frequently used menu items to Personal  
Menu.  
menu  
See page 40 for details on selecting  
menu items.  
CLOCK SET  
See page 17.  
WORLD TIME  
Adding a menu item  
When using your camcorder abroad, you  
can set the time difference by touching  
You can add up to 28 menu items for each  
POWER lamp position. Delete a less  
important menu item, if you want to add  
more.  
/
, the clock will be adjusted in  
accordance with the time difference.  
If you set the time difference to 0, the clock  
returns to the originally set time.  
1
Touch  
t [ADD].  
t [P-MENU SET UP]  
LANGUAGE  
If the desired menu item is not  
You can select the language to be used on  
the LCD screen.  
displayed, touch  
/
.
• Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]]  
(simplified English) for when you cannot find  
your native tongue among the options.  
60min  
STBY  
Select the category.  
0:00:00  
END  
CAMERA SET  
PICT.APPLI.  
EDIT/PLAY  
STANDARD SET  
TIME/LANGU.  
OK  
2
3
Touch  
category, then touch  
/
to select a menu  
.
60min  
Select the item.  
STBY  
0:00:00  
END  
SCENE SELECT  
SPOT METER  
EXPOSURE  
WHITE BAL.  
SHARPNESS  
OK  
Touch  
item, then touch  
.
/
to select a menu  
t [YES] t  
The menu item is added to the end of  
the list.  
Continued ,  
63  
               
Customizing Personal Menu (Continued)  
Deleting a menu item  
Arranging the order of menu  
items displayed on Personal  
Menu  
1
Touch  
t [DELETE].  
t [P-MENU SET UP]  
1
Touch  
t [SORT].  
t [P-MENU SET UP]  
If the desired menu item is not  
displayed, touch  
/
.
If the desired menu item is not  
displayed, touch  
60min  
STBY  
Select button to delete.  
0:00:00  
END  
/
.
DISP  
GUIDE  
MENU  
SCENE  
SELECT  
SMOOTH  
SLWREC  
1/3  
TELE  
MACRO  
2
3
4
5
Touch the menu item you want to  
move.  
FADER  
2
3
Touch the menu item that you  
want to delete.  
Touch  
/
to move the menu  
item to the desired place.  
60min  
DELETE  
STBY  
0:00:00  
Delete this from  
CAMERA-TAPE mode's  
P-MENU?  
Touch  
.
YES  
NO  
To sort more items, repeat steps 2 to 4.  
Touch [END] t  
.
Touch [YES] t  
.
b Notes  
• You cannot move [P-MENU SET UP].  
b Notes  
• You cannot delete [MENU] and [P-MENU SET  
UP].  
Initializing the Personal Menu  
settings (Reset)  
Touch  
t [P-MENU SET UP] t  
[RESET] t [YES] t [YES] t  
.
If the desired menu item is not displayed,  
touch  
/
.
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Dubbing/Editing  
Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders  
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation  
(p. 14). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.  
Connecting to external devices  
The connection method and the image quality will differ depending on the VCR or DVD/  
HDD recorders and the connectors used.  
z Tips  
• [CONNECTGUIDE] recommends the appropriate connection method for your device (p. 32).  
: Signal flow  
Camcorder  
Cable  
External device  
HDV1080i compatible  
device*  
i.LINK cable (supplied)  
t HD quality  
AV device with i.LINK jack  
t SD quality  
i.LINK cable (supplied)  
A/V connecting cable with  
S VIDEO (optional)  
AV device with S VIDEO jack  
t SD quality  
(White)  
(Red)  
(Yellow)  
AV device with audio/video  
jacks**  
t SD quality  
A/V connecting cable  
(supplied)  
(Yellow)  
(White)  
(Red)  
* An i.LINK jack which is compatible with HDV1080i specification is required. For details, refer to the  
instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected.  
**When connecting your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting  
cable to the video jack on the device, and the white (left channel) or red (right channel) plug to the audio  
jack on the device.  
Continued ,  
65  
         
Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders (Continued)  
*3 Parts recorded in both DV and HDV format can  
be dubbed.  
b Notes  
• You cannot dub pictures using the HDMI cable.  
• Pictures recorded in the DV format are dubbed  
as SD (standard definition) images, regardless  
of the connection.  
b Notes  
• When [VCR HDV/DV] is set to [AUTO], and  
the signal switches between HDV and DV  
formats, the picture and sound are interrupted  
temporarily.  
Jacks on your camcorder  
Open the jack cover and connect the cable.  
• When the player and the recorder are both  
HDV1080i compatible devices such as HDR-  
HC5/HC7 and are connected with the i.LINK  
cable, after pausing or stopping and then  
resuming the recording, the images will be  
unstable or rough at that point.  
• Set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL] (default  
setting) when connecting with an A/V  
connecting cable (p. 62).  
A/V OUT  
HDV/DV  
When connecting with the A/V  
connecting cable with an S VIDEO  
(optional)  
1
2
Using an i.LINK cable (supplied)  
Connect with S VIDEO jack instead of the  
video plug (yellow). This connection  
produces pictures more faithfully. The  
audio will not be output when you connect  
with the S VIDEO cable alone.  
Select the required settings from the table  
below and make the menu settings.  
b Notes  
• Disconnect the i.LINK cable before changing  
these menu settings, otherwise the VCR or  
DVD/HDD recorders may not correctly identify  
the video signal.  
Dubbing to another device  
Menu setting  
Recorded Dubbing  
1
Prepare your camcorder for  
playback.  
[VCR HDV/ [i.LINK  
format  
format  
HDV*  
DV  
DV]  
CONV]  
[AUTO]  
Insert the recorded cassette.  
Slide the POWER switch to turn on the  
PLAY/EDIT lamp.  
1
1
[OFF]  
or HDV  
[AUTO]  
[AUTO]  
HDV  
only  
[ON HDV  
t DV]  
HDV*  
DV  
[OFF]  
Mixed  
HDV  
and DV  
2
2
When dubbing to the VCR, insert  
a cassette for recording.  
When dubbing to the DVD  
recorder, insert a DVD for  
recording.  
or HDV*  
[ON HDV  
t DV]  
3
[AUTO]*  
[AUTO]  
or DV  
DV only  
DV  
*1 The VCR or DVD/HDD recorders need to be  
compliant with HDV1080i specification.  
*2 Parts recorded in DV format cannot be dubbed.  
If your recording device has an input  
selector, set it to the appropriate input  
(such as video input1 and video input2).  
66  
     
• When dubbing to a DVD recorder from your  
camcorder through an i.LINK cable, you may  
not operate your camcorder on your DVD  
recorder even if its instruction manual says you  
can.  
If you can set the input mode to HDV or DV on  
your DVD recorder and can input/output  
pictures, follow the steps in “Dubbing to another  
device.”  
3
4
Connect your recording device  
(VCR or DVD/HDD recorder) to  
your camcorder.  
See page 65 for connection details.  
Start playback on your  
camcorder, and recording on the  
recording device.  
• When you use an i.LINK cable, the video and  
sound signals are transmitted digitally,  
producing high quality pictures.  
• When an i.LINK cable is connected, the format  
Refer to the operating instructions  
supplied with your recording device for  
details.  
of the output signal (  
) will be indicated on the LCD screen of  
your camcorder.  
or  
5
When dubbing is complete, stop  
your camcorder and the  
recording device.  
b Notes  
• When connecting with an A/V connecting cable,  
set [TV TYPE] according to the playback  
device (TV, etc.) (p. 60).  
• To record the date/time and camera settings data  
when connected by the A/V connecting cable,  
display them on the screen (p. 61).  
• The following cannot be output via the HDV/  
DV interface (i.LINK):  
– Indicators  
– Pictures edited with [PICT.EFFECT] (p. 55)  
or [D.EFFECT] (p. 54)  
– Titles that are recorded on other camcorders  
• Pictures recorded in the HDV format are not  
output from the HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK)  
during playback pause or in any playback mode  
other than normal playback.  
• Note the following when connecting with an  
i.LINK cable:  
– The recorded picture becomes rough when a  
picture is paused on your camcorder while  
recording to a VCR or DVD/HDD recorder.  
– Data codes (date/time/camera settings data)  
may not be displayed or recorded depending  
on the device or application.  
– You cannot record the picture and sound  
separately.  
67  
Recording pictures from a VCR  
You can record movies from a VCR on a  
Recording movies  
tape. You can record a scene as a still image  
on a “Memory Stick Duo.” Be sure to insert  
a cassette or a “Memory Stick Duo” for  
recording in your camcorder beforehand.  
You can connect your camcorder to a VCR  
device using an i.LINK cable.  
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet  
using the supplied AC Adaptor for this  
operation (p. 14). Refer also to the  
1
2
Slide the POWER switch to turn  
on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.  
Set the input signal of your  
camcorder.  
instruction manuals supplied with the  
devices to be connected.  
Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [AUTO] when  
recording from an HDV format  
compatible device.  
HDV1080i  
AV device with  
compatible device  
i.LINK output jack  
Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [DV] or  
[AUTO] when recording from a DV  
format compatible device (p. 57).  
3
Connect your VCR as a player to  
your camcorder.  
t HD quality  
t SD quality  
To i.LINK connector  
b Notes  
• When an i.LINK cable is connected, the  
format of the input signal (  
or  
) will be indicated on the  
LCD screen of your camcorder (This  
indicator may appear on the screen of the  
playback device, however, it will not be  
recorded).  
: Signal  
flow  
i.LINK cable  
(supplied)  
4
5
Insert a cassette into the VCR.  
HDV/DV  
To HDV/DV  
Interface  
(i.LINK)  
Operate your camcorder to record  
movies.  
Touch  
[REC PAUSE].  
t [  
REC CTRL] t  
If the desired item is not displayed on  
the screen, touch  
is displayed.  
/
until the item  
* An i.LINK jack which is compatible with  
HDV1080i specification is required.  
68  
     
Recording still images  
6
Start playing the cassette on your  
VCR.  
1
Perform steps 1 to 4 in  
“Recording movies.”  
The picture played on the connected  
device appears on the LCD screen of  
your camcorder.  
2
3
Start playing the cassette.  
7
8
9
Touch [REC START] at the point  
you want to start recording.  
The pictures on the VCR appear on the  
screen of your camcorder.  
Stop recording.  
Press PHOTO lightly at the scene  
you want to record. Check the  
image and press it fully.  
Touch  
(Stop) or [REC PAUSE].  
Touch  
t
.
b Notes  
• You need an i.LINK cable for this operation.  
• You cannot record TV programs from the  
HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK).  
• You can record pictures from DV devices only  
in the DV format.  
• Note the following when connecting with an  
i.LINK cable:  
– The recorded picture becomes rough when a  
picture is paused on a VCR while recording to  
your camcorder.  
– You cannot record the picture and sound  
separately.  
– If you pause or stop the recording and restart  
it, the picture may not be recorded smoothly.  
• When a 4:3 video signal is input, it appears with  
black bands on the right and left sides on the  
screen of your camcorder.  
69  
 
Dubbing pictures from Deleting recorded  
a tape to a “Memory  
Stick Duo”  
pictures from the  
“Memory Stick Duo”  
You can record a desired scene onto a  
“Memory Stick Duo” as a still image, from  
a movie you recorded on a tape. Make sure  
you have a recorded tape and a “Memory  
Stick Duo” inserted into your camcorder.  
1
2
Slide the POWER switch  
repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/  
EDIT lamp.  
1
2
Slide the POWER switch  
repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/  
EDIT lamp.  
Touch  
.
101  
1/10  
MEMORYY PLAY  
60min  
1010001  
6.1M  
GUIDE  
Search and record the scene you  
want to record.  
P-MENU  
Touch  
(Play) to play back the  
tape, then press PHOTO lightly at the  
scene you want to record. Check the  
image and press it fully.  
3
4
Select a picture you want to  
delete with  
/
.
Touch  
t [YES].  
b Notes  
• The date and time the picture is recorded on the  
tape and stored on the “Memory Stick Duo” are  
recorded. On your camcorder, the date and time  
the picture is recorded on the tape are displayed.  
Camera setting data recorded on the tape cannot  
be stored on the “Memory Stick Duo.”  
• Still images will be fixed to image size [  
1.2M] when playing back in the HDV format.  
Still images will be fixed to image size [  
0.2M] (16:9) or [VGA (0.3M)] (4:3) when  
playing back in the DV format (p. 51).  
b Notes  
• The pictures cannot be restored once they are  
deleted.  
• Pictures cannot be deleted when a “Memory  
Stick Duo” with the write-protect tab is set to  
the write-protect position (p. 93), or when the  
selected picture is protected (p. 71).  
z Tips  
• You cannot record still images while using PB  
zoom.  
• To delete all pictures at once, select [  
ERASE] (p. 51).  
ALL  
• You can delete pictures on the index screen  
(p. 30). You can easily search for the picture to  
be deleted by displaying 6 pictures at once.  
Touch  
you want to delete t  
t [ DELETE] t the picture  
t [YES].  
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Marking images on the “Memory Stick Duo”  
with specific information  
(Print mark/Image protection)  
This may change the information of the images  
with the Print mark put on using the other  
device.  
When you are using a “Memory Stick Duo”  
with the write-protect tab, make sure the  
write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick  
Duo” is not set to the write-protect position  
Preventing accidental erasure  
(Image protection)  
Selecting still images for  
printing (Print mark)  
You can select and mark images to prevent  
accidental erasure.  
The DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)  
standard is used to select images for  
printing on your camcorder.  
By marking images that you want to print  
out, you do not need to reselect them when  
you print them out (You cannot specify the  
number of printouts).  
1
Slide the POWER switch  
repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/  
EDIT lamp.  
2
3
Touch  
[PROTECT].  
t
t
t
1
Slide the POWER switch  
repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/  
EDIT lamp.  
Touch the image that you want to  
protect.  
PROTECT  
2
3
Touch  
[PRINT MARK].  
t
t
t
-
appears.  
101–0002  
101  
Touch the image that you want to  
print out later.  
2/10  
OK  
PRINT MARK  
4
Touch  
t [END].  
appears.  
101–0002  
101  
b Notes  
2/10  
OK  
• To cancel image protection, touch the image  
again to cancel image protection in step 3.  
4
Touch  
t [END].  
b Notes  
• To cancel Print mark, touch the image again to  
cancel Print mark in step 3.  
• Do not mark images on your camcorder if the  
“Memory Stick Duo” already has some images  
with the Print mark put on using other devices.  
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Printing recorded images  
(PictBridge compliant printer)  
z Tips  
You can print out pictures using a  
PictBridge compliant printer without  
connecting the camcorder to a computer.  
• You can also operate by selecting in the  
following orders:  
t [MENU] t  
(PICT.APPLI.)  
t [USB SELECT] t [PictBridge PRINT].  
Connect your camcorder to the AC Adaptor  
to obtain power from the wall outlet (p. 14).  
Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” containing  
still images into your camcorder and turn  
on the printer.  
t [MENU] t  
(PICT.APPLI.)  
t [PictBridge PRINT].  
Printing  
Connecting your camcorder to  
the printer  
1
Select the image to be printed  
with  
/
.
1
2
Slide the POWER switch  
repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/  
EDIT lamp.  
2
3
Touch  
t [COPIES].  
Select the number of copies to be  
printed with  
/
.
Connect the (USB) jack of your  
camcorder to the printer using  
the USB cable.  
A maximum of 20 copies of the image  
can be printed.  
[USB SELECT] appears on the screen  
automatically.  
4
5
Touch  
To print the date/time on the image,  
touch  
t [END].  
t [DATE/TIME] t  
3
Touch [PictBridge PRINT].  
[DATE] or [DAY&TIME] t  
.
When connection is complete,  
(PictBridge connecting) appears on  
the screen.  
Touch [EXEC] t [YES].  
When printing is finished, [Printing…]  
disappears and the image selection  
screen appears again.  
101  
1/10  
6.1M  
PictBrridge PRINT  
101-0001  
END  
Touch [END] when printing is  
completed.  
+
-
SET EXEC  
One of the images stored on the  
“Memory Stick Duo” will be displayed.  
b Notes  
• Refer also to the operating instructions for the  
printer to be used.  
b Notes  
• Do not attempt the following operations when  
is on the screen. The operations may not be  
performed properly.  
• We cannot guarantee the operation of models  
that are not PictBridge compatible.  
– Operate the POWER switch.  
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– Disconnect the USB cable from the printer.  
– Remove the “Memory Stick Duo” from your  
camcorder.  
• If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB  
cable, turn the printer off and on again and  
restart the operation from the beginning.  
• Some printers may cut off left, right, top and  
lower parts of the image. Especially, when the  
image is recorded with a 16:9 (wide) ratio, left  
and right parts may be largely cut off.  
• Some printer models may not support the date/  
time printing function. Refer to your printer’s  
operating instructions for details.  
• We cannot guarantee the printing of images  
recorded with a device other than your  
camcorder.  
• PictBridge is an industry standard established  
by the Camera & Imaging Products Association  
(CIPA). You can print still images without using  
a computer by connecting a printer directly to a  
digital video camera or digital still camera,  
regardless of model or manufacturer.  
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Using a Computer  
What you can do with Windows computer  
When you install the “Picture Motion  
x Exporting imported movies from a  
Browser” on a Windows computer from the  
supplied CD-ROM, you can enjoy the  
following operations.  
computer to your camcorder  
You can send movies which were imported  
to the computer back to your camcorder in  
HD (high definition) image quality.  
b Notes  
• You cannot install the supplied software,  
“Picture Motion Browser,” on a Macintosh  
computer.  
About “First Step Guide”  
The “First Step Guide” is an instruction  
manual you can refer to on your computer.  
This describes basic operations, from initial  
hookup of your camcorder and computer  
and making settings, to general operation  
the first time you use the software “Picture  
Motion Browser” stored on the CD-ROM  
(supplied).  
Guide”” (p. 76), start the “First Step  
Guide,” then follow the instructions.  
About the help function of the  
software  
Main functions  
The Help guide explains all the functions of  
the software applications. Refer to the Help  
guide for further detailed operations after  
reading the “First Step Guide” thoroughly.  
To display the Help guide, click the [?]  
mark on the screen.  
x Importing movies taken with your  
camcorder  
You can import the movies recorded with  
HD (high definition) image quality as they  
are.  
b Notes  
x Viewing images imported to a  
• You also need to make certain settings on your  
camcorder when importing movies to a  
computer with commercially available editing  
software. For details, refer to “First Step  
Guide.”  
computer  
You can manage movies and still images  
by date and time of shooting, and select  
movies or still images you want to view as  
thumbnails. These thumbnails can be  
enlarged and played in a slide show.  
• Refer to the following website for the “Picture  
Motion Browser” customer support.  
http://www.sony.net/support-disoft/  
x Editing pictures imported to a  
computer  
You can edit imported movies and still  
images on a computer.  
x Creating a disc  
You can create a DVD-video with  
imported movies. The image quality of the  
disc will be SD (standard definition).  
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When playing still images recorded on a  
“Memory Stick Duo” on a computer  
OS: Microsoft Windows 2000  
Professional, Windows XP Home  
Edition, Windows XP Professional  
or Windows XP Media Center  
Edition  
System requirements  
When using “Picture Motion Browser”  
OS: Microsoft Windows 2000  
Professional, Windows XP Home  
Edition or Windows XP  
Professional or Windows XP Media  
Center Edition  
Standard installation is required.  
Operation is not assured if the above  
OS has been upgraded.  
Standard installation is required.  
For processing HD footage,  
Windows XP SP2 is required.  
Operation is not assured if the above  
OS has been upgraded or in a multi-  
boot environment.  
CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or  
faster  
Others: USB port (this must be  
provided as standard)  
CPU: Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz CPU or  
faster (Intel Pentium 4 3.2 GHz or  
faster, Intel Pentium D, or Intel Core  
Duo is recommended.)  
b Notes  
• Operations are not guaranteed on all the  
recommended environments.  
For example, other open or background  
applications running on currently may limit  
product performance.  
• Even in a computer environment where the  
operations are guaranteed, frames may be  
dropped from movies with HD (high definition)  
image quality, resulting in uneven playback.  
However, imported images and images on discs  
created subsequently will not be affected.  
For processing SD (standard  
definition) image quality content  
only, an Intel Pentium III 1 GHz or  
faster is necessary.  
Application: DirectX 9.0c or later  
(This product is based on DirectX  
technology. It is necessary to have  
DirectX installed.)  
z Tips  
Sound system: Direct Sound  
• If your computer has a Memory Stick slot, insert  
the “Memory Stick Duo” on which still images  
are recorded into the Memory Stick Duo  
Adaptor (optional), then insert it into the  
Memory Stick slot on your computer to copy  
still images to the computer.  
• When using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” and  
your computer is not compatible with it, connect  
your camcorder with the USB cable instead of  
using the Memory Stick slot on the computer.  
compatible sound card  
Memory: 512 MB or more (1 GB or  
more is recommended.)  
For processing SD (standard  
definition) image quality content  
only, 256 MB of memory or more is  
necessary.  
Hard disk:  
Disc volume required for  
installation: Approximately 500 MB  
Display: DirectX 7 or later-compatible  
video card, Minimum 1,024 × 768  
dots, High Color (16 bit color)  
Others: USB port (this must be  
provided as standard), DV Interface  
(IEEE1394, i.LINK) (to connect via  
an i.LINK cable), DVD burner (CD-  
ROM drive is necessary for  
installation)  
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Installing the “First Step Guide” and software  
You need to install the “First Step Guide”  
and software to your Windows computer  
before connecting your camcorder  
to the computer. The installation is  
required only for the first time.  
4
5
Click [FirstStepGuide].  
Select the desired language and  
the model name of your  
camcorder from the pull-down  
menu.  
Contents to be installed and procedures  
may differ depending on your OS.  
z Tips  
• See page 78 when you use a Macintosh  
computer.  
Installing the “First Step Guide”  
1
2
Confirm that your camcorder is  
not connected to the computer.  
6
Click [FirstStepGuide(HTML)].  
Installation starts.  
When [Save is complete] appears, click  
[OK] to finish the installation.  
Turn on the computer.  
b Notes  
• Log on as an Administrator for installation.  
• Close all applications running on the  
computer before installing the software.  
To view the “First Step Guide” in PDF  
In step 6, click [FirstStepGuide(PDF)].  
To install the software “Adobe  
Reader” to display the PDF file  
In step 6, click [Adobe(R) Reader(R)].  
3
Place the supplied CD-ROM in the  
disc drive of your computer.  
The installation screen appears.  
Installing the software  
1
Perform steps 1 to 3 in “Installing  
If the screen does not appear  
1 Click [Start], then click [My  
Computer]. (For Windows 2000,  
double-click [My Computer].)  
2 Double-click [SONYPICTUTIL (E:)]  
(CD-ROM) (disc drive).*  
2
3
Click [Install].  
Select the language for the  
application to be installed, then  
click [Next].  
* Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary  
depending on the computer.  
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4
Check your area and country/  
region, then click [Next].  
8
Follow the on-screen instructions  
to install the software.  
The software to be installed will be  
configured according to your country/  
region.  
Depending on the computer, you may  
need to install third party software  
(shown below). If the installation screen  
appears, follow the instructions to  
install the required software.  
5
6
7
Read [License Agreement], select  
[I accept the terms of the license  
agreement] when you agree, then  
click [Next].  
x Microsoft DirectX 9.0c-Software  
required to handle movies  
x Windows Media Format 9 Series  
Runtime (Windows 2000 only)-Software  
required to create a DVD  
Restart the computer if required to  
complete the installation.  
Slide the POWER switch  
repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/  
EDIT lamp after the connection  
confirmation display appears.  
9
Remove the CD-ROM from the  
disc drive of your computer.  
The short-cut icons, such as [  
]
Connect your camcorder and  
computer with an i.LINK cable or  
USB cable.  
(“Picture Motion Browser”), appear on  
the desktop.  
When connecting with a USB  
cable, [USB SELECT] appears on  
the screen of your camcorder.  
Select [  
Memory Stick].  
Click [Next] after connection is  
complete.  
z Tips  
• For the information about disconnecting the  
cable, refer to “First Step Guide.”  
After you install the software,  
a shortcut icon for the  
customers registration website  
is created on the desktop.  
A message stating that you need to  
restart may appear, but you do not need  
to restart at this time. Restart the  
computer after the installation is  
complete.  
• Once you register on the website, you  
can get secure and useful customer  
support.  
http://www.sony.net/registration/di/  
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Viewing “First Step  
Guide”  
To view “First Step Guide” on your  
computer, Microsoft Internet Explorer  
Ver.6.0 or later is recommended. Double-  
click the short-cut icon for “First Step  
Guide” on the desktop.  
Using a Macintosh  
computer  
You can copy the still images from the  
“Memory Stick Duo” to the Macintosh.  
Install “First Step Guide” in the supplied  
CD-ROM.  
b Notes  
z Tips  
• The supplied software “Picture Motion  
Browser” does not operate on Mac OS.  
• You can also start by selecting [Start] t  
[Programs] ([All Programs] for Windows XP)  
t [Sony Picture Utility] t [FirstStepGuide]  
t Your camcorder’s folder t “First Step  
Guide” in HTML.  
• To view “First Step Guide” in HTML without  
installing, copy the desired language folder from  
the [FirstStepGuide] folder on the CD-ROM,  
and then double-click [Index.html].  
• You also need to make certain settings on your  
camcorder when importing movies to a  
computer with commercially available editing  
software. For details, refer to “First Step  
Guide.”  
System requirements  
• Refer to the “First Step Guide” in PDF (p. 76) in  
the following cases:  
– When printing the desired topics of “First  
Step Guide”  
– When “First Step Guide” is not displayed  
correctly due to the browser setting even in  
recommended environment.  
– When the HTML version of “First Step  
Guide” cannot be installed.  
To copy still images from a “Memory  
Stick Duo”  
OS: Mac OS 9.1/9.2 or Mac OS X (v10.1/  
v10.2/v10.3/v10.4).  
Others: USB port (this must be provided as  
standard)  
About “First Step Guide”  
The “First Step Guide” is an instruction  
manual you can refer to on your computer.  
This describes basic operations, from initial  
hookup of your camcorder and computer  
and making settings, to general operation  
the first time you use the software.  
Guide””, start the “First Step Guide,” then  
follow the instructions.  
To install “First Step Guide”  
Copy “FirstStepGuide(PDF),” stored in the  
desired language folder in the  
[FirstStepGuide] folder, to your computer.  
To view “First Step Guide”  
Double-click “FirstStepGuide(PDF).”  
If software to view PDF files is not installed  
on your computer, download Adobe Reader  
from their website, below;  
http://www.adobe.com/  
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Troubleshooting  
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.  
Settings change during Easy  
Handycam operation.  
• During Easy Handycam operation, the  
settings of the functions that are not  
displayed on the screen return to their  
defaults (p. 23, 41).  
• Overall operations/Easy Handycam/  
Remote Commander..............................79  
• Batteries/Power sources ........................80  
• LCD screen/viewfinder .........................80  
• Cassette tapes/“Memory Stick Duo”.....81  
• Recording ..............................................82  
• Playback ................................................84  
• Playing back on TV...............................85  
• Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to other  
devices...................................................85  
• Connecting to a computer .....................86  
The menu item settings have  
changed unexpectedly.  
• The following settings return to the default  
settings automatically when you set the  
POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more  
than 12 hours.  
– BACK LIGHT  
– [SCENE SELECT]  
– [SPOT METER]  
– [EXPOSURE]  
• Functions that cannot be used together  
...............................................................86  
– [WHITE BAL.]  
– [SHUTTR SPEED]  
– [SPOT FOCUS]  
– [FOCUS]  
– [ AUDIO MIX] of [DV SET]  
– [MIC LEVEL] (HDR-HC7)  
Overall operations/Easy  
Handycam/Remote Commander  
The power does not turn on.  
The camcorder gets warm.  
• Attach a charged battery pack to the  
camcorder (p. 14).  
• Use the AC Adaptor to connect to a wall  
outlet (p. 14).  
• The camcorder may get warmer while you  
use it. This is not a malfunction.  
The supplied Remote Commander  
does not function.  
The camcorder does not operate  
even when the power is set to on.  
• Set [REMOTE CTRL] to [ON] (p. 61).  
• Remove any obstructions between the  
Remote Commander and the remote sensor.  
• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall  
outlet or remove the battery pack, then  
reconnect it after about 1 minute.  
• Press the RESET button (p. 106) using a  
sharp-pointed object (If you press the  
RESET button, all settings are reset, except  
Personal Menu items).  
• Keep strong light sources, such as sunlight  
or overhead lighting, away from the remote  
sensor, otherwise the Remote Commander  
may not function properly.  
• Insert a fresh battery in the compartment  
with its +/– terminals matching those of the  
compartment (p. 108).  
Buttons do not work.  
• During Easy Handycam operation, not all  
buttons are functional (p. 23).  
Another VCR malfunctions when you  
use the supplied Remote  
Commander.  
• Select a commander mode other than VTR  
2 for your VCR.  
Continued ,  
79  
     
Troubleshooting (Continued)  
• Cover the sensor of your VCR with black  
paper.  
about 1 minute to display the correct  
remaining battery time.  
Batteries/Power sources  
The battery pack discharges too  
quickly.  
The power abruptly turns off.  
• Ambient temperature is too high or low, or  
the battery pack has not been charged  
enough. This is not a malfunction.  
• Fully charge the battery again. If the  
problem persists, the battery may be worn-  
out. Replace it with a new one (p. 14, 95).  
• When approximately 5 minutes have  
elapsed while you do not operate your  
camcorder, the camcorder is automatically  
turned off (A.SHUT OFF). Change the  
setting of [A.SHUT OFF] (p. 62), or turn  
on the power again (p. 17), or use the AC  
Adaptor.  
LCD screen/viewfinder  
• Charge the battery pack (p. 14).  
You cannot turn the LCD backlight  
off.  
The /CHG (charge) lamp does not  
light while the battery pack is being  
charged.  
• During Easy Handycam operation, you  
cannot turn the LCD backlight on/off by  
pressing and holding DISPLAY/BATT  
INFO (p. 23).  
• Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG)  
(p. 14).  
• Attach the battery pack to the camcorder  
correctly (p. 14).  
• Connect the power cord to the wall outlet  
properly.  
You cannot turn off the indicator.  
• You cannot turn off  
. Touch  
to  
check the warning messages (p. 89).  
• The battery charge is completed (p. 14).  
The buttons do not appear on the  
touch panel.  
The /CHG (charge) lamp flashes  
while the battery pack is being  
charged.  
• Touch the LCD screen lightly.  
• Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO on your  
camcorder (or DISPLAY on the Remote  
Commander) (p. 19, 108).  
• Attach the battery pack to the camcorder  
correctly (p. 14). If the problem persists,  
disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall  
outlet and contact your Sony dealer. The  
battery pack may be damaged.  
The buttons on the touch panel do  
not work correctly or do not work at  
all.  
The remaining battery time indicator  
does not indicate the correct time.  
• Adjust the touch panel ([CALIBRATION])  
(p. 99).  
• Ambient temperature is too high or too low,  
or the battery pack has not been charged  
enough. This is not a malfunction.  
• Fully charge the battery again. If the  
problem persists, the battery may be worn-  
out. Replace it with a new one (p. 14, 95).  
• The indicated time may not be correct in  
certain circumstances. For example, when  
you open or close the LCD panel, it takes  
Menu items are grayed out.  
• You cannot select grayed items in the  
current recording/playback situation.  
• Depending on the functions, you may not  
be able to use them together (p. 86).  
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is not displayed.  
The cassette is noisier during  
rewinding or fast-forwarding.  
• During Easy Handycam operation, not all  
menu items are functional. Cancel Easy  
Handycam operation (p. 23).  
• When using the AC Adaptor, rewind/fast  
forward speed increases (compared with  
battery operation) and therefore increases  
noise. This is not a malfunction.  
The picture in the viewfinder is not  
clear.  
You cannot operate functions using  
a “Memory Stick Duo,” even if a  
“Memory Stick Duo” is inserted.  
• Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever  
until the picture appears clearly (p. 19).  
• Slide the POWER switch to turn on the  
CAMERA-MEMORY or PLAY/EDIT  
lamp (p. 17).  
• If you use a “Memory Stick Duo” formatted  
on a computer, format it again on your  
camcorder (p. 52).  
The picture in the viewfinder has  
disappeared.  
• Close the LCD panel. The picture is not  
displayed in the viewfinder when the LCD  
panel is open (p. 19).  
Cassette tapes/“Memory Stick  
Duo”  
You cannot delete the recorded  
picture on the tape.  
• You cannot delete a recorded picture on  
tape; you can only rewind the tape and  
record again. The new recording overwrites  
the existing one.  
The cassette cannot be ejected from  
the compartment.  
• Make sure the power source (battery pack  
or AC Adaptor) is connected correctly  
(p. 14).  
• Moisture condensation has occurred inside  
the camcorder (p. 97).  
You cannot delete pictures or format  
a “Memory Stick Duo.”  
• Cancel image protection on the picture  
(p. 71).  
• The maximum number of pictures that you  
can delete on the index screen at one time is  
100.  
The Cassette Memory indicator or  
title display does not appear while  
using a cassette with Cassette  
Memory.  
• This camcorder does not support Cassette  
Memory, so the indicator does not appear.  
Image protection cannot be applied,  
or you cannot mark pictures for  
print.  
The remaining tape indicator is not  
displayed.  
• Release the lock on the write-protect tab of  
the “Memory Stick Duo” if there is one  
(p. 93).  
• Set [  
REMAINING] to [ON] to always  
display the remaining tape indicator (p. 61).  
• Perform the operation again on the index  
screen (p. 30, 71).  
• The maximum number of pictures you can  
mark for print is 999.  
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Troubleshooting (Continued)  
The data file name is not indicated  
correctly, or flashes.  
The recording image view looks  
different.  
• The file is damaged.  
• Use the file format compatible with your  
camcorder (p. 93).  
• The recording image view may look  
different depending on the condition of  
your camcorder. This is not a malfunction.  
You cannot record a smooth  
transition on a tape from the last  
recorded scene to the next.  
Recording  
Refer also to “Cassette tapes/“Memory  
Stick Duo”” section (p. 81).  
• Perform END SEARCH (p. 33).  
• Do not remove the cassette (The picture  
will be recorded continuously without a  
break even when you turn the power off).  
The tape does not start when you  
press START/STOP.  
• Do not record pictures in the HDV and DV  
formats on the same tape.  
• Do not record pictures in SP mode and LP  
mode on the same tape.  
• Avoid stopping then recording a movie in  
the LP mode.  
• When [QUICK REC] is set to [ON], you  
cannot record a smooth transition (p. 62).  
• Slide the POWER switch to turn on the  
CAMERA-TAPE lamp (p. 24).  
• The tape has reached the end. Rewind it, or  
insert a new cassette.  
• Set the write-protect tab to REC or insert a  
new cassette (p. 92).  
• The tape is stuck to the drum due to  
moisture condensation. Remove the  
cassette and leave your camcorder for at  
least 1 hour, then reinsert the cassette  
(p. 97).  
The flash does not work.  
• You cannot use the flash during tape  
recording.  
You cannot record on the “Memory  
Stick Duo.”  
• Even if auto flash or  
(Auto redeye  
reduction) is selected, you cannot use the  
internal flash with:  
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Insert  
another “Memory Stick Duo” or format the  
“Memory Stick Duo” (p. 52). Or, delete  
unnecessary pictures recorded on the  
“Memory Stick Duo” (p. 70).  
• When the POWER switch is set to  
CAMERA-TAPE, you cannot record still  
images on the “Memory Stick Duo” with:  
– When [SHUTTR SPEED] is set between  
1/725 to 1/10000 second  
– [TWILIGHT], [CANDLE], [SUNRSE  
SUNSET], [FIREWORKS],  
[LANDSCAPE], [SPOTLIGHT],  
[BEACH] or [SNOW] of [SCENE  
SELECT]  
– [SPOT METER]  
– [MANUAL] of [EXPOSURE]  
– While executing [FADER]  
– [D.EFFECT]  
– [PICT.EFFECT]  
– [SMTH SLW REC]  
– [COLOR BAR]  
[END SEARCH] does not work.  
• Do not eject the cassette after recording  
(p. 33).  
• There is nothing recorded on the cassette.  
• There is a blank section between recorded  
sections of the tape. This is not a  
malfunction.  
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[COLOR SLOW S] does not operate  
correctly.  
The subjects passing fast by the  
frame might appear crooked.  
• [COLOR SLOW S] may not operate  
correctly in total darkness. Use NightShot  
or [SUPER NS].  
• This is called the focal plane phenomenon.  
This is not a malfunction. Because of the  
way the image device (CMOS sensor) reads  
out image signals, the subjects passing by  
the frame rapidly might appear crooked  
depending on the recording conditions.  
You cannot use [SUPER NS].  
• The NIGHTSHOT switch is not set to ON  
(p. 28).  
The color of the picture is not  
correctly displayed.  
The auto focus does not function.  
• Deactivate the NightShot function (p. 28).  
• Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p. 46).  
• The recording conditions are not suitable  
for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually  
(p. 46).  
The screen picture is bright, and the  
subject does not appear on the  
screen.  
• Set the NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 28) to  
OFF, or cancel the BACK LIGHT function  
(p. 28).  
[STEADYSHOT] does not function.  
• Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 49).  
The BACK LIGHT function does not  
function.  
The screen picture is dark, and the  
subject does not appear on the  
screen.  
• The BACK LIGHT function does not work  
during Easy Handycam operation (p. 23).  
• Press and hold DISPLAY/BATT INFO for  
a few seconds to turn on the backlight  
(p. 19).  
The [FLASH LEVEL] cannot be  
changed.  
Horizontal bands appear.  
• [FLASH LEVEL] (p. 47) cannot be  
changed during Easy Handycam operation.  
• This may occur when recording pictures  
under lighting from a discharge tube, such  
as a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or  
mercury lamp. This is not a malfunction.  
Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or  
green appear on the screen.  
• For HDR-HC7:  
• The spots appear when the shutter speed is  
slow or when you are recording in [SUPER  
NS] or [COLOR SLOW S]. This is not a  
malfunction.  
This may be alleviated by adjusting the  
shutter speed (p. 45).  
Black bands appear when you  
record a TV screen or computer  
screen.  
• For HDR-HC5:  
Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (p. 49).  
• For HDR-HC7:  
Adjust [SHUTTR SPEED] (p. 45).  
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Troubleshooting (Continued)  
Playback  
No sound or only a low sound is  
heard.  
Refer also to “Cassette tapes/“Memory  
Stick Duo”” section (p. 81).  
• Turn up the volume (p. 29).  
• Adjust [ AUDIO MIX] from the [ST2]  
(additional sound) side until the sound is  
heard appropriately (p. 58).  
You cannot play back a tape.  
• If you are using an S VIDEO plug or  
component video plug, make sure the red  
and white plugs of the A/V connecting  
cable are also connected (p. 35).  
• Slide the POWER switch to turn on the  
PLAY/EDIT lamp.  
• Rewind the tape (p. 29).  
• Sounds cannot be recorded while shooting a  
3 second-movie (approx.) using [SMTH  
SLW REC].  
You cannot play back in reverse  
direction.  
• Reverse playback is not possible with the  
tape recorded in the HDV format.  
The picture or sound breaks off.  
• The tape was recorded in both the HDV and  
DV formats. This is not a malfunction.  
Image data stored on a “Memory  
Stick Duo” cannot be played back.  
• Image data cannot be played back if you  
have modified file names or folders, or  
have edited the data on a computer (In this  
case, the file name flashes). This is not a  
malfunction (p. 94).  
• Pictures recorded on other devices may not  
be played back or may not appear in their  
actual size. This is not a malfunction  
(p. 94).  
The movies freeze for a while, or the  
sound breaks off.  
• This occurs if the tape or video head is dirty  
(p. 98).  
• Use the Sony mini DV cassette.  
“---” is displayed on the screen.  
• The tape you are playing was recorded  
without setting the date and time.  
Horizontal lines appear on the  
picture. The displayed pictures are  
not clear or do not appear.  
• A blank section on the tape is being played.  
• The data code on a tape with a scratch or  
noise cannot be read.  
• Clean the head using the cleaning cassette  
(optional) (p. 98).  
Noises appear and  
or  
is  
displayed on the screen.  
You cannot hear the sound recorded  
with 4CH MIC REC on another  
camcorder.  
• The tape was recorded in a TV color system  
other than that of your camcorder (NTSC).  
This is not a malfunction (p. 91).  
• Adjust [ AUDIO MIX] (p. 58).  
Date Search does not work correctly.  
Fine patterns flicker, diagonal lines  
look jagged.  
• Be sure to record more than 2 minutes after  
the date changed. If one day’s recording is  
too short, your camcorder may not  
accurately find the point where the  
recording date changes.  
• Adjust [SHARPNESS] to the  
side (p. 45).  
(soften)  
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• There is a blank section between recorded  
sections of the tape. This is not a  
malfunction.  
You cannot view the picture or hear  
the sound on the TV connected with  
the HDMI cable.  
• Pictures in the DV format are not output  
from the HDMI OUT jack, if copyright  
protection signals are recorded in the  
pictures.  
• DV format pictures input to the camcorder  
via i.LINK cable (p. 68) cannot be output.  
No picture appears during [END  
SEARCH] or Rec Review.  
• The tape was recorded in both HDV and  
DV formats. This is not a malfunction.  
• This occurs if you record on a tape in both  
HDV and DV formats. Disconnect and  
connect the HDMI cable, or slide the  
POWER switch to turn on your camcorder  
again.  
appears on the LCD screen.  
• This appears when you play back a tape  
recorded on other recording devices using a  
4ch microphone (4CH MIC REC). This  
camcorder does not comply with the 4ch  
microphone recording standard.  
The picture appears distorted on a  
4:3 TV.  
Playing back on TV  
• This happens when viewing a picture  
recorded in the 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3  
TV. Set [TV TYPE] on the  
(STANDARD SET) menu (p. 60) and play  
back the picture.  
You cannot view the picture on the  
TV connected with the i.LINK cable.  
• You cannot view the picture in the HD  
(high definition) image quality on the TV  
which is not compatible with the  
HDV1080i specification (p. 35). Refer to  
the instruction manuals supplied with your  
TV.  
• Down convert the pictures recorded in  
HDV format to DV format and play back in  
SD (standard definition) image quality  
(p. 60).  
Black bands appear at the top and  
bottom on a 4:3 TV.  
• This happens when viewing a picture  
recorded in 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3 TV.  
This is not a malfunction.  
Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to  
other devices  
• Play back pictures using another connecting  
cable (p. 35).  
Pictures from connected devices  
cannot be zoomed.  
You cannot view the picture or hear  
the sound on the TV connected with  
the component video cable.  
• You cannot zoom pictures from connected  
devices on your camcorder (p. 31).  
• Set [COMPONENT] on the  
(STANDARD SET) menu according to the  
requirements of the connected device  
(p. 60).  
• When you are using the component video  
cable, make sure the red and white plugs of  
the A/V connecting cable are connected  
(p. 35).  
Time code and other information  
appear on the display of the  
connected device.  
• Set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL]  
while connected with an A/V connecting  
cable (p. 62).  
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Troubleshooting (Continued)  
You cannot dub correctly using the  
A/V connecting cable.  
Still pictures cannot be dubbed from  
a tape to a “Memory Stick Duo.”  
• You cannot input externally from a device  
connected with the A/V connecting cable.  
• The A/V connecting cable is not connected  
properly.  
• You cannot record or a distorted picture  
may be recorded if the tape has been used  
repeatedly for recording.  
Make sure that the A/V connecting cable is  
connected to the input jack of the other  
device for dubbing a picture from your  
camcorder.  
Connecting to a computer  
The computer does not recognize  
your camcorder.  
• Install “Picture Motion Browser” (p. 74).  
When connected using an i.LINK  
cable, no picture appears on the  
monitor screen or the picture is  
distorted during dubbing.  
• Disconnect USB devices other than the  
keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder  
from the (USB) jack on the computer.  
• Disconnect the cable from the computer  
and camcorder, restart the computer, then  
connect them again correctly.  
• Set [VCR HDV/DV] on the  
(STANDARD SET) menu according to the  
requirements of the connected device  
(p. 57).  
• If the device to be connected is not  
compatible with HDV1080i specification,  
you cannot dub in HD (high definition)  
image quality (p. 65). For details, refer to  
the instruction manuals supplied with the  
device to be connected.  
You cannot install the supplied  
software, “Picture Motion Browser,”  
on a Macintosh computer.  
• You cannot use “Picture Motion Browser”  
on a Macintosh computer.  
• Down convert the pictures recorded in  
HDV format to DV format and dub in SD  
(standard definition) image quality (p. 65).  
Functions that cannot be used  
together  
Depending on the functions, you may not  
be able to use them together. The following  
list shows examples of menu items and  
functions that cannot be used at the same  
time.  
You cannot add sound to the  
recorded tape.  
• You cannot add sound to the recorded tape  
on this unit.  
Not available  
If this function is set  
You cannot dub correctly using the  
HDMI cable.  
BACK LIGHT  
function  
[FIREWORKS],  
[SPOT METER],  
[MANUAL] of  
[EXPOSURE]  
• You cannot dub pictures using the HDMI  
cable.  
[SCENE SELECT]  
[SPOT METER]  
NightShot, [TELE  
MACRO],  
[CINEMA EFECT],  
[OLD MOVIE],  
[COLOR SLOW S]  
New sound added to a recorded tape  
on another camcorder is not heard.  
• Adjust [ AUDIO MIX] from the [ST1]  
(original sound) side until the sound is  
heard appropriately (p. 58).  
NightShot,  
[CINEMA EFECT]  
86  
       
Not available  
If this function is set  
NightShot  
Not available  
If this function is set  
[EXPOSURE]  
[WHITE BAL.]  
[SHARPNESS]  
[CINEMA EFECT] [SCENE SELECT],  
of [D.EFFECT]  
[SPOT METER],  
[MANUAL] of  
[EXPOSURE], other  
than 0 in [AE  
SHIFT],  
[PICT.EFFECT],  
when [ WIDE  
SELECT] is set to  
[4:3]  
NightShot  
[CINEMA EFECT]  
[SHUTTR SPEED]  
of the CAM CTRL  
dial (HDR-HC7)  
NightShot,  
[CINEMA EFECT],  
[OLD MOVIE],  
[SMTH SLW REC]  
[AE SHIFT]  
[FIREWORKS],  
[MANUAL] of  
[EXPOSURE],  
[SMTH SLW REC] [CANDLE],  
[FIREWORKS],  
[CINEMA EFECT]  
[MANUAL] of  
[SHUTTR SPEED]  
(HDR-HC7),  
[SUPER NS],  
[COLOR SLOW S],  
[D.EFFECT],  
[SPOT FOCUS]  
[TELE MACRO]  
[SCENE SELECT]  
[SCENE SELECT],  
during tape recording  
[COLOR SLOW S] NightShot, [SCENE  
SELECT],  
[MANUAL] of  
[SHUTTR SPEED]  
(HDR-HC7),  
[PICT.EFFECT]  
• For HDR-HC7:  
[FADER],  
[D.EFFECT]  
When [COLOR BAR] is set, all the “Not  
available” menu items on the list are not  
available.  
[HISTOGRAM]  
[DIGITAL ZOOM],  
[D.EFFECT], while  
displaying the date  
and time  
[DIGITAL ZOOM] [TELE MACRO]  
[FADER]  
[CANDLE],  
[FIREWORKS],  
[SUPER NS],  
[COLOR SLOW S],  
[D.EFFECT]  
[D.EFFECT]  
[SUPER NS],  
[COLOR SLOW S],  
[FADER]  
[OLD MOVIE] of  
[D.EFFECT]  
[SCENE SELECT],  
[PICT.EFFECT],  
when [ WIDE  
SELECT] is set to  
[4:3]  
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Warning indicators and messages  
E:61:ss / E:62:ss / E:91:ss  
Self-diagnosis display/Warning  
indicators  
• Contact your Sony dealer or local  
authorized Sony service facility. Inform  
them of the 5-digit code, which starts  
from “E.”  
If indicators appear on the LCD screen or in  
the viewfinder, check the following.  
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.  
101-1001(Warning indicator  
pertaining to files)  
• The file is damaged.  
• The file is unreadable (p. 93).  
C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis  
display)  
E (Battery level warning)  
• The battery pack is nearly used up.  
C:04:ss  
• The battery pack is not an  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H  
series). Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery  
pack (H series) (p. 95).  
• Depending on the operating,  
environment, or battery conditions, E  
may flash, even if there are  
approximately 5 to 10 minutes  
remaining.  
• Connect the DC plug of the AC  
Adaptor to the DC IN jack of your  
camcorder securely (p. 14).  
% (Moisture condensation warning)*  
• Eject the cassette, remove the power  
source, and then leave it for about 1  
hour with the cassette lid open (p. 97).  
C:21:ss  
• Moisture condensation has occurred.  
Remove the cassette and leave your  
camcorder for at least 1 hour, then re-  
insert the cassette (p. 97).  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
“Memory Stick Duo”)  
C:22:ss  
• Clean the head using a cleaning  
cassette (optional) (p. 98).  
• A “Memory Stick Duo” is not inserted  
(p. 20).  
C:31:ss / C:32:ss  
(Warning indicators pertaining to  
“Memory Stick Duo” formatting)*  
• Symptoms that are not described above  
have occurred. Remove and insert the  
cassette, then operate your camcorder  
again. Do not perform this procedure if  
moisture condensation has occurred  
(p. 97).  
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is damaged.  
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is not  
formatted correctly (p. 52, 93).  
• Remove the power source. Reconnect it  
and operate your camcorder again.  
• Change the cassette. Press RESET  
(p. 106), and operate your camcorder  
again.  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
incompatible “Memory Stick Duo”)*  
• An incompatible “Memory Stick Duo”  
is inserted (p. 93).  
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Q (Warning indicators pertaining to  
the tape)  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
camera-shake warning)  
• The amount of lights is not sufficient,  
so camera-shake easily occurs. Use the  
flash.  
• The camcorder is unsteady, so camera-  
shake easily occurs. Hold the  
camcorder steady with both hands and  
shoot the image. However, note that the  
camera-shake warning indicator does  
not disappear.  
Slow flashing:  
• There is less than 5 minutes remaining  
on the tape.  
• No cassette is inserted.*  
• The write-protect tab on the cassette is  
set to lock (p. 92).*  
Fast flashing:  
• The tape has run out.*  
* You hear a melody when the warning indicators  
appear on the screen (p. 62).  
Z (Eject cassette warning)*  
Slow flashing:  
• The write-protect tab on the cassette is  
set to lock (p. 92).  
Description of warning  
messages  
Fast flashing:  
If messages appear on the screen, follow the  
instructions.  
• Moisture condensation has occurred  
(p. 97).  
• The self-diagnosis display code is  
displayed (p. 88).  
z Tips  
• When  
turned into  
is displayed, the message can be  
by touching . Touch  
- (Warning indicator pertaining to  
image deletion)*  
to display the message again.  
• The image is protected (p. 71).  
x Moisture condensation  
- (Warning indicator pertaining  
to the write-protect of the “Memory  
Stick Duo”)*  
%Z Moisture condensation. Eject  
the cassette (p. 97)  
• The write-protect tab on the “Memory  
Stick Duo” is set to lock (p. 93).  
% Moisture condensation. Turn off  
for 1H. (p. 97)  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
the flash)  
x Cassette/Tape  
Slow flashing:  
• Still charging  
Z Reinsert the cassette. (p. 20)  
• Check if the cassette is damaged.  
Fast flashing:  
• The self-diagnosis display code is  
displayed (p. 88).*  
• There is something wrong with the  
flash.  
QZ The tape is locked - check the  
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Warning indicators and messages (Continued)  
x “Memory Stick Duo”  
Reinsert the Memory Stick.  
(p. 20)  
• Reinsert the “Memory Stick Duo” a  
few times. If even then the indicator  
flashes, the “Memory Stick Duo” might  
be damaged. Try with another  
“Memory Stick Duo.”  
This Memory Stick is not  
formatted correctly.  
• Check the format, then format the  
“Memory Stick Duo” as necessary  
(p. 52, 93).  
Memory Stick folders are full.  
• You cannot create folders exceeding  
999MSDCF. You cannot delete created  
folders using your camcorder.  
• You will have to format the “Memory  
Stick Duo” (p. 52), or delete them using  
your computer.  
x Dual Rec  
Cannot save still picture.  
• Do not eject “Memory Stick Duo”  
while still images are being stored onto  
it (p. 26).  
x PictBridge compliant printer  
Check the connected device.  
• Switch off the printer and switch it on  
again, then disconnect the USB cable  
and reconnect it.  
Cannot print. Check the printer.  
• Switch off the printer and switch it on  
again, then disconnect the USB cable  
and reconnect it.  
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Additional Information  
Using your camcorder abroad  
Power supply  
Viewing HDV format pictures recorded  
in HDV format  
You need an HDV1080i compatible TV (or  
monitor) with a component jack and  
AUDIO/VIDEO input jack. A component  
video cable and A/V connecting cable are  
also needed.  
You can use your camcorder in any  
country/region using the AC Adaptor  
supplied with your camcorder within the  
AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range.  
Use a commercially available AC plug  
adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the  
design of the wall outlet [b].  
Viewing DV format pictures recorded  
in DV format  
You need a TV (or monitor) with the  
AUDIO/VIDEO input jack. A connecting  
cable is also needed.  
AC-L200/L200B  
[a]  
[b]  
On TV color systems  
Your camcorder is NTSC system, so its  
Simple setting of the clock by time  
difference  
You can easily set the clock to the local  
time abroad by entering the time difference  
between where you live and where you are.  
picture can only be viewed on an NTSC  
system TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO input  
jack.  
System  
Used in  
NTSC  
Bahama Islands, Bolivia,  
Canada, Central America, Chile,  
Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana,  
Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico,  
Peru, Surinam, Taiwan,  
Select [WORLD TIME] in the  
LANGU.) menu, then set the time  
difference (p. 63).  
(TIME/  
the Philippines, the U.S.A.,  
Venezuela, etc.  
PAL  
Australia, Austria, Belgium,  
China, Czech Republic,  
Denmark, Finland, Germany,  
Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary,  
Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia,  
New Zealand, Norway, Poland,  
Portugal, Singapore,  
Slovak Republic, Spain,  
Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand,  
United Kingdom, etc.  
PAL - M Brazil  
PAL - N Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay.  
SECAM Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran,  
Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine,  
etc.  
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Maintenance and precautions  
Copyright signal  
Usable cassette tapes  
x When you play back  
Your camcorder is capable of recording in  
both HDV and DV formats.  
You can use mini DV format cassettes only.  
Use a cassette with the  
Your camcorder is not compatible with the  
Cassette Memory function.  
If the cassette you play back on your  
camcorder contains copyright signals, you  
cannot copy it to a tape in another video  
camera connected to your camcorder.  
mark.  
x When you record  
You cannot record software on your  
camcorder that contains copyright control  
signals for copyright protection of software.  
[Cannot record due to copyright  
protection.] appears on the LCD screen, or  
on the viewfinder if you try to record such  
software. Your camcorder does not record  
copyright control signals on the tape when  
it records.  
What is the HDV format?  
The HDV format is a video format  
developed to record and play back digital  
high definition (HD) video signals on a DV  
cassette.  
Your camcorder adopts the Interlace mode  
with 1,080 effective scan lines of screen  
ruling (1080i, number of pixels 1,440 ×  
1,080 dots).  
The video bit rate for recording is about 25  
Mbps.  
i.LINK is adopted for the digital interface,  
enabling a digital connection with an HDV  
compatible TV or computer.  
Notes on use  
x When not using your camcorder for a  
long time  
Remove the cassette and store it.  
x To prevent accidental erasure  
Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to  
set it to SAVE.  
z Tips  
• HDV signals are compressed in MPEG2 format,  
which is adopted in BS (broadcast satellite)  
digital, terrestrial digital HDTV broadcastings,  
in Blu-ray Disc recorders, etc.  
Playback  
Your camcorder can play back pictures in  
both the DV format and HDV1080i  
specification.  
Your camcorder can play back pictures  
recorded in the HDV 720/30p format, but  
cannot output it from the HDV/DV  
Interface (i.LINK).  
REC: The cassette can be  
recorded.  
SAVE: The cassette cannot be  
recorded (write-protected).  
REC  
SAVE  
To prevent a blank section from being  
created on the tape  
Go to the end of the recorded section using  
END SEARCH (p. 33) before you begin the  
next recording when you have played back  
the tape.  
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x When labeling the cassette  
Be sure to place the label only on the  
locations shown in the following  
illustration so as not to cause a malfunction  
of your camcorder.  
Recording/  
Playback  
Types of “Memory Stick”  
“Memory Stick”  
(without MagicGate)  
1
“Memory Stick Duo”*  
a
Do not put a label  
along this border.  
(without MagicGate)  
“MagicGate Memory Stick”  
1
2
3
“Memory Stick Duo”*  
a* *  
(with MagicGate)  
3
“MagicGate Memory Stick  
Duo” *  
a*  
Labeling position  
1
“Memory Stick PRO”  
x After using the cassette  
1
2
3
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” *  
a* *  
Rewind the tape to the beginning to avoid  
distortion of the picture or the sound. The  
cassette should then be put in its case, and  
stored in an upright position.  
*1 A “Memory Stick Duo” is about half the size of  
a standard “Memory Stick.”  
*2 The types of “Memory Stick” that support high  
speed data transfer. The speed of data transfer  
varies depending on the device to be used.  
3
x When cleaning the gold-plated  
connector  
*
“MagicGate” is a copyright protection  
technology that records and transfers the  
contents in an encrypted format. Note that data  
that uses “MagicGate” technology cannot be  
recorded or played on your camcorder.  
Generally, clean the gold-plated connector  
on a cassette with a cotton-wool swab after  
every 10 times it has been ejected.  
If the gold-plated connector on the cassette  
is dirty or dusty, the remaining tape  
indicator may not show correctly.  
• Still image format: Your camcorder compresses  
and records image data in the JPEG (Joint  
Photographic Experts Group) format. The file  
extension is “.JPG.”  
• File names of still images:  
– 101- 0001: This file name appears on the  
screen of your camcorder.  
Gold-plated connector  
– DSC00001.JPG: This file name appears on  
the display of a computer.  
• A “Memory Stick Duo” formatted by a  
computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have  
guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder.  
• Data read/write speed may vary depending on  
the combination of the “Memory Stick” and  
“Memory Stick” compliant product you use.  
About the “Memory Stick”  
A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable  
IC recording medium with a large data  
capacity.  
You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo,”  
which is about the half size of a standard  
“Memory Stick” in your camcorder.  
However, appearance on the list below does  
not guarantee the operation of all types of  
“Memory Stick Duo” in your camcorder.  
On a “Memory Stick Duo” with a  
write-protect tab  
You can prevent accidental erasure of  
images when you slide the write-protect tab  
on the “Memory Stick Duo” with a small  
tapered object, to the write-protect position.  
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Maintenance and precautions (Continued)  
x On the Memory Stick Duo adaptor  
Notes on use  
Damaged or lost image data will not be  
compensated for, and may occur in the  
following cases:  
• If you eject the “Memory Stick Duo,” turn the  
power off on your camcorder, or remove the  
battery pack for replacement while your  
camcorder is reading or writing image files on  
the “Memory Stick Duo” (while the access lamp  
is lit or flashing).  
After inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into  
the Memory Stick Duo adaptor, you can use  
it with a standard “Memory Stick”  
compliant device.  
• When using a “Memory Stick Duo” with a  
“Memory Stick” compliant device, be sure to  
insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory  
Stick Duo adaptor.  
• When inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into a  
Memory Stick Duo adaptor, make sure the  
“Memory Stick Duo” is inserted facing in the  
correct direction, then insert it all the way in. If  
you force the “Memory Stick Duo” into the  
Memory Stick Duo adaptor in the wrong  
direction or insert it incompletely, it may cause  
a malfunction.  
• If you use the “Memory Stick Duo” near  
magnets or magnetic fields.  
It is recommended you make a back-up of  
important data on the hard disk of a  
computer.  
• Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo adaptor  
without a “Memory Stick Duo” attached. Doing  
so may result in malfunctions of the unit.  
x On handling a “Memory Stick”  
Keep the following in mind when handling  
a “Memory Stick Duo.”  
x On a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
• The maximum memory capacity of a “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” that can be used on your  
camcorder is 4 GB.  
• Be careful not to apply excessive force when  
writing on a memo area on a “Memory Stick  
Duo.”  
• Do not attach a label or the like on a “Memory  
Stick Duo” or a Memory Stick Duo adaptor.  
On image data compatibility  
• When you carry or store a “Memory Stick Duo,”  
put it in its case.  
• Do not touch, or allow metallic objects to come  
into contact with the terminals.  
• Do not bend, drop or apply strong force to the  
“Memory Stick Duo.”  
• Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory  
Stick Duo.”  
• Image data files recorded on a “Memory Stick  
Duo” by your camcorder conform to the  
“Design rule for Camera File system” universal  
standard established by the JEITA (Japan  
Electronics and Information Technology  
Industries Association).  
• On your camcorder, you cannot play back still  
images recorded on other devices (DCR-  
TRV900 or DSC-D700/D770) that do not  
conform to the universal standard (These  
models are not sold in some regions).  
• Do not let the “Memory Stick Duo” get wet.  
• Be careful to keep “Memory Stick Duo” media  
out of the reach of small children. There is  
danger that a child might swallow it.  
• If you cannot use a “Memory Stick Duo” that  
has been used with another device, format it  
with your camcorder (p. 52). Note that  
formatting erases all information on the  
“Memory Stick Duo.”  
• You may not be able to play back images with  
your camcorder:  
– When playing back image data modified on  
your computer.  
• Do not insert anything other than a “Memory  
Stick Duo” into the “Memory Stick Duo” slot.  
Doing so may cause a malfunction.  
x On a location for use  
Do not use or keep the “Memory Stick  
Duo” in the following locations.  
• Places subject to extremely high temperature,  
such as a car parked outside in the summer.  
• Places under direct sunlight.  
– When playing back image data recorded with  
other devices.  
• Places with extremely high humidity or subject  
to corrosive gases.  
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– Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-FH70/  
FH100 (optional).  
• Frequent use of the LCD screen or a frequent  
playback, fast forward or rewind operation  
wears out the battery pack faster.  
About the “InfoLITHIUM”  
battery pack  
This unit is compatible with an  
We recommend using a large capacity battery  
pack: NP-FH70/FH100 (optional).  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series).  
Your camcorder operates only with an  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.  
• Be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF  
(CHG) when not recording or playing back on  
your camcorder. The battery pack is also  
consumed when your camcorder is in recording  
standby or playback pause.  
• Have spare battery packs ready for two or three  
times the expected recording time, and make  
trial recordings before making the actual  
recording.  
“InfoLITHIUM” H series battery packs  
have the  
mark.  
What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery  
pack?  
An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a  
lithium-ion battery pack that has functions  
for communicating information related to  
operating conditions between your  
camcorder and an optional AC Adaptor/  
charger.  
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack  
calculates the power consumption  
according to the operating conditions of  
your camcorder, and displays the remaining  
battery time in minutes.  
• Do not expose the battery pack to water. The  
battery pack is not water resistant.  
About the remaining battery time  
indicator  
• When the power goes off even though the  
remaining battery time indicator indicates that  
the battery pack has enough power to operate,  
charge the battery pack fully again. Remaining  
battery time will be indicated correctly. Note,  
however, that the battery indication will not be  
restored if it is used in high temperatures for a  
long time, or if left in a fully charged state, or  
when the battery pack is frequently used. Use  
the remaining battery time indication as a rough  
guide only.  
With an AC Adaptor/charger, the remaining  
battery time and charging time appear.  
To charge the battery pack  
• Be sure to charge the battery pack before you  
start using your camcorder.  
• The E mark that indicates low battery flashes  
even if there are still 5 to 10 minutes of battery  
time remaining, depending on the operating  
conditions or ambient temperature.  
• We recommend charging the battery pack in an  
ambient temperature of between 10 °C to 30 °C  
(50 °F to 86 °F) until the /CHG (charge) lamp  
turns off. If you charge the battery pack outside  
of this temperature range, you may not be able  
to charge it efficiently.  
About storage of the battery pack  
• After charging is complete, disconnect the cable  
from the DC IN jack on your camcorder or  
remove the battery pack.  
• If the battery pack is not used for a long time,  
fully charge the battery pack and use it up on  
your camcorder once a year to maintain proper  
function. To store the battery pack, remove it  
from your camcorder and put it in a dry, cool  
place.  
To use the battery pack effectively  
• Battery pack performance decreases when the  
surrounding temperature is 10 °C (50 °F) or  
below, and the length of time you can use the  
battery pack becomes shorter. In that case, do  
one of the following to use the battery pack for a  
longer time.  
– Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up,  
and insert it in your camcorder right before  
you start taking shots.  
• To discharge the battery pack on your  
camcorder completely, set [A.SHUT OFF] to  
[NEVER] on the  
(STANDARD SET)  
menu and leave your camcorder in tape  
recording standby until the power goes off  
(p. 62).  
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Maintenance and precautions (Continued)  
• IEEE1394 is an international standard  
standardized by the Institute of Electrical and  
Electronics Engineers.  
About battery life  
• Battery capacity decreases over time and  
through repeated use. If decreased usage time  
between charges becomes significant, it is  
probably time to replace it with a new one.  
About the i.LINK Baud rate  
i.LINK’s maximum baud rate varies  
according to the device. There are 3 types.  
• Each battery’s life is governed by storage,  
operating and environmental conditions.  
S100 (approx. 100Mbps*)  
S200 (approx. 200Mbps)  
S400 (approx. 400Mbps)  
About i.LINK  
The HDV/DV Interface on this unit is an  
i.LINK-compliant Interface. This section  
describes the i.LINK standard and its  
features.  
The baud rate is listed under  
“Specifications” in the operating  
instructions of each piece of equipment. It  
is also indicated near the i.LINK interface  
on some devices.  
What is i.LINK?  
The baud rate may differ from the indicated  
value when the unit is connected to a device  
with a different maximum baud rate.  
i.LINK is a digital serial interface for  
transferring digital video, digital audio, and  
other data to other i.LINK-compatible  
devices. You can also control other devices  
using the i.LINK.  
* What is Mbps?  
i.LINK-compatible devices can be  
connected using an i.LINK cable. Possible  
applications are operations and data  
transactions with various digital AV  
devices.  
Mbps stands for “megabits per second,” or  
the amount of data that can be sent or  
received in one second. For example, a  
baud rate of 100 Mbps means that 100  
megabits of data can be sent in one second.  
When two or more i.LINK-compatible  
devices are daisy-chained with the unit,  
operation becomes possible from any  
device in the chain. Note that operation  
method may vary, or data transactions may  
not be possible, depending on specifications  
and characteristics of the connected  
devices.  
To use i.LINK functions on this unit  
For details on how to dub when this unit is  
connected to other video devices having an  
i.LINK Interface, see page 65.  
This unit can also be connected to other  
i.LINK-compatible devices made by Sony  
(e.g. a VAIO series personal computer) as  
well as to video devices.  
Some i.LINK compatible video devices,  
such as Digital Televisions, DVD,  
b Notes  
• Normally, only one device can be connected to  
this unit with an i.LINK cable. When  
MICROMV or HDV recorders/players are  
not compatible with this unit. Before  
connecting to other devices, be sure to  
confirm whether the device is compatible  
with an HDV/DV device or not. For details  
on precautions and compatible application  
software, refer also to the operating  
instructions for the device to be connected.  
connecting this unit to an HDV/DV compatible  
device having two or more HDV/DV  
Interfaces, refer to the operating instructions of  
the device to be connected.  
z Tips  
• i.LINK is a more familiar term for the  
IEEE1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony,  
and is a trademark approved by many  
corporations.  
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• Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example,  
from rain or sea water. If your camcorder gets  
wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this  
malfunction cannot be repaired.  
• If any solid object or liquid gets inside the  
casing, unplug your camcorder and have it  
checked by a Sony dealer before operating it  
any further.  
• Avoid rough handling, disassembling,  
modifying, physical shock, or impact such as  
hammering, dropping or stepping on the  
product. Be particularly careful of the lens.  
b Notes  
• When connecting your camcorder to another  
i.LINK-compatible device, be sure to turn off  
the power of the device and disconnect the AC  
Adaptor from the wall outlet before connecting  
or disconnecting the i.LINK cable.  
About the required i.LINK cable  
Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable  
(during HDV/DV dubbing).  
• Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF (CHG)  
when you are not using your camcorder.  
About x.v.Color  
• Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for  
example, and operate it. Doing so might cause  
heat to build up inside.  
• x.v.Color is a more familiar term for the xvYCC  
standard proposed by Sony, and is a trademark  
of Sony.  
• When disconnecting the power cord, pull it by  
the plug and not the cord.  
• Do not damage the power cord such as by  
placing anything heavy on it.  
• xvYCC is an international standard for color  
space in video. This standard can express a  
wider color range than the currently used  
broadcast standard.  
• Keep metal contacts clean.  
• Keep the Remote Commander and button-type  
battery out of children’s reach. If the battery is  
accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor  
immediately.  
On using your camcorder  
On use and care  
• Do not use or store the camcorder and  
accessories in the following locations.  
• If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked,  
– consult your local authorized Sony service  
facility.  
– wash off any liquid that may have contacted  
your skin.  
– if any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with  
plenty of water and consult a doctor.  
– Anywhere extremely hot or cold. Never leave  
them exposed to temperatures above 60 °C  
(140 °F), such as under direct sunlight, near  
heaters or in a car parked in the sun. They  
may malfunction or become deformed.  
– Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical  
vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.  
– Near strong radio waves or radiation. The  
camcorder may not be able to record properly.  
– Near AM receivers and video equipment.  
Noise may occur.  
– On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If sand  
or dust gets in your camcorder, it may  
malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction  
cannot be repaired.  
x When not using your camcorder for a  
long time  
• Periodically turn on the camcorder and play a  
cassette for about 3 minutes.  
• Use up the battery pack completely before  
storing it.  
Moisture condensation  
If your camcorder is brought directly from a  
cold place to a warm place, moisture may  
condense inside your camcorder, on the  
surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this  
state, the tape may stick to the head drum  
and be damaged or your camcorder may not  
operate correctly. If there is moisture inside  
your camcorder, [%Z Moisture  
– Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD  
screen, the viewfinder, or the lens may be  
exposed to direct sunlight. This damages the  
inside of the viewfinder or the LCD screen.  
– Anywhere very humid.  
• Operate your camcorder on DC 7.2 V (battery  
pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).  
• For DC or AC operation, use the accessories  
recommended in these operating instructions.  
condensation. Eject the cassette] or [%  
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Maintenance and precautions (Continued)  
Moisture condensation. Turn off for 1H.]  
appears. The indicator will not appear when  
the moisture condenses on the lens.  
Video head  
If you play back a tape recorded in HDV  
format, the image and sound may freeze for  
a while (about 0.5 seconds).  
This occurs if the HDV signals cannot be  
recorded or played back correctly because  
of dirt on the tape or video head. Depending  
on the cassette, this fairly infrequently  
occurs even if the cassette is brand new or  
is not used a lot.  
x If moisture condensation has occurred  
None of the functions except cassette  
ejection will work. Eject the cassette, turn  
off your camcorder, and leave it for about  
one hour with the cassette lid open. Your  
camcorder can be used again when both of  
the following conditions are met:  
If this freezing point is created while  
playing back, you can solve this problem  
and see the pictures by rewinding after  
slightly forwarding. Such a freezing point  
cannot be recovered if it was created while  
recording.  
To prevent such a problem, use the Sony  
mini DV cassette.  
• If the following problem occurs, clean the video  
heads for 10 seconds with the Sony DVM-  
12CLD cleaning cassette (optional).  
• The warning message does not appear when the  
power is turned on.  
• Neither % or Z flash when a cassette is inserted  
and video operation buttons are touched.  
If moisture starts to condense, your  
camcorder sometimes cannot detect  
condensation. If this happens, the cassette is  
sometimes not ejected for 10 seconds after  
the cassette lid is opened. This is not a  
malfunction. Do not close the cassette lid  
until the cassette is ejected.  
– Playback pictures do not move.  
– Playback pictures do not appear.  
– The sound breaks off.  
x Note on moisture condensation  
Moisture may condense when you bring  
your camcorder from a cold place into a  
warm place (or vice versa) or when you use  
your camcorder in a humid place as shown  
below.  
• When you bring your camcorder from a ski  
slope into a place warmed up by a heating  
device.  
– [x  
Dirty video head. Use a cleaning  
cassette.] appears on the screen during  
recording.  
– The following phenomenon occurs in HDV  
format.  
• When you bring your camcorder from an air  
conditioned car or room into a hot place outside.  
• When you use your camcorder after a squall or a  
shower.  
• When you use your camcorder in a hot and  
humid place.  
The playback The playback screen  
screen pauses. goes blank.  
(Solid blue screen)  
– The following phenomenon occurs in DV  
format.  
x How to avoid moisture condensation  
When you bring your camcorder from a  
cold place into a warm place, put your  
camcorder in a plastic bag and seal it  
tightly. Remove the bag when the air  
temperature inside the plastic bag has  
reached the surrounding temperature (after  
about one hour).  
Block-noise appears.  
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CALIBRATION  
Touch the "x"  
1/3  
The playback screen goes blank.  
(Solid blue screen)  
CANCEL  
• The video heads will degrade after long use. If  
you cannot obtain a clear image even after using  
a cleaning cassette (optional), it might be  
because the video heads are worn out. Please  
contact your Sony dealer or local authorized  
Sony service facility to have the video heads  
replaced.  
3 Touch the “×” displayed on the screen with  
the corner of the “Memory Stick Duo” or  
the like.  
The position of the “×” changes.  
To cancel, touch [CANCEL].  
LCD screen  
• Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD  
screen, as it may cause damage.  
If you did not press the right spot, start from  
step 3 again.  
• If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a  
residual image may appear on the LCD screen.  
This is not a malfunction.  
• While using your camcorder, the back of the  
LCD screen may heat up. This is not a  
malfunction.  
b Notes  
• You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if it is  
rotated.  
On handling the casing  
• If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body  
with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water,  
and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.  
• Avoid the following to avoid damage to the  
finish.  
– Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,  
alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide  
and sunscreen.  
– Handling with above substances on your  
hands.  
x To clean the LCD screen  
If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen  
dirty, it is recommended you use a soft  
cloth to clean it. When you use the LCD  
Cleaning Kit (optional), do not apply the  
cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen.  
Use cleaning paper moistened with the  
liquid.  
x On adjustment of the touch panel  
(CALIBRATION)  
– Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or  
vinyl objects for a long period of time.  
The buttons on the touch panel may not  
work correctly. If this happens, follow the  
procedure below. It is recommended you  
connect your camcorder to the wall outlet  
using the supplied AC Adaptor during the  
operation.  
About care and storage of the lens  
• Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft  
cloth in the following instances:  
– When there are fingerprints on the lens  
surface.  
– In hot or humid locations  
1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn  
on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.  
– When the lens is exposed to salty air such as  
at the seaside.  
• Store in a well-ventilated location subject to  
little dirt or dust.  
• To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as  
described above. It is recommended that you  
operate your camcorder about once a month to  
keep it in optimum state for a long time.  
2 Touch  
t [MENU] t  
(STANDARD SET) t [CALIBRATION]  
t
.
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Maintenance and precautions  
(Continued)  
Specifications  
On charging the pre-installed  
rechargeable battery  
System  
Video recording system (HDV)  
2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system  
Video recording system (DV)  
2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system  
Still image recording system  
Your camcorder has a pre-installed  
rechargeable battery to retain the date, time,  
and other settings even when the POWER  
switch is set to OFF (CHG). The pre-  
installed rechargeable battery is always  
charged while your camcorder is connected  
to the wall outlet via the AC 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 all without the  
AC Adaptor connected or the battery pack  
attached. Use your camcorder after  
charging the pre-installed rechargeable  
battery.  
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Exif Ver. 2.2*  
Audio recording system (HDV)  
Rotary heads, MPEG-1 Audio Layer -2,  
Quantization: 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz,  
stereo)  
transfer rate: 384 kbps  
Audio recording system (DV)  
Rotary heads, PCM system  
Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo  
1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo)  
Video signal  
NTSC color, EIA standards  
1080/60i specification  
Usable cassette  
Mini DV cassette with the  
printed  
Tape speed (HDV)  
Approx. 18.81 mm/s  
Tape speed (DV)  
However, even if the pre-installed  
rechargeable battery is not charged, the  
camcorder operation will not be affected as  
long as you are not recording the date.  
x Procedures  
mark  
Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet  
using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it  
with the POWER switch set to OFF (CHG)  
for more than 24 hours.  
SP: Approx. 18.81 mm/s  
LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/s  
Recording/playback time (HDV)  
60 min (using a DVM60 cassette)  
Recording/playback time (DV)  
SP: 60 min (using a DVM60 cassette)  
LP: 90 min (using a DVM60 cassette)  
Fast forward/rewind time  
Approx. 2 min 40 s (using a DVM60  
cassette and rechargeable battery pack)  
Approx. 1 min 45 s (using a DVM60  
cassette and AC Adaptor)  
Viewfinder  
Electric viewfinder (color)  
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Image device  
In CAMERA-MEMORY: 40.4 ~  
404 mm (1 5/8 ~ 16 in.) (16:9), 37 ~  
370 mm (1 1/2 ~ 14 5/8 in.) (4:3)  
F1.8 ~ 2.9  
HDR-HC5:  
5.9 mm (1/3 type) CMOS sensor  
Recording pixels (still, 4:3):  
Max. 4.0 mega (2 304 × 1 728) pixels*  
Gross: Approx. 2 100 000 pixels  
Effective (movie, 16:9):  
Approx. 1 430 000 pixels  
Effective (movie, 4:3):  
Approx. 1 080 000 pixels  
Effective (still, 16:9):  
Approx. 1 490 000 pixels  
Effective (still, 4:3):  
2
Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.)  
HDR-HC7:  
f=5.4 ~ 54 mm (7/32 ~ 2 1/4 in.)  
When converted to a 35 mm still  
camera  
In CAMERA-TAPE: 40 ~ 400 mm  
(1 5/8 ~ 15 3/4 in.) (16:9), 49 ~ 490 mm  
(1 15/16 ~ 19 3/8 in.) (4:3)  
In CAMERA-MEMORY: 40 ~ 400 mm  
(1 5/8 ~ 15 3/4 in.) (16:9), 37 ~ 370 mm  
(1 1/2 ~ 14 5/8 in.) (4:3)  
Approx. 1 990 000 pixels  
HDR-HC7:  
6.3 mm (1/2.9 type) CMOS sensor  
Recording pixels (still, 4:3):  
Max. 6.1 mega (2 848 × 2 136) pixels*  
Gross: Approx. 3 200 000 pixels  
Effective (movie, 16:9):  
Approx. 2 280 000 pixels  
Effective (movie, 4:3):  
F1.8 ~ 2.9  
Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.)  
Color temperature  
2
[AUTO], [ONE PUSH], [INDOOR]  
(3 200 K),  
[OUTDOOR] (5 800 K)  
Minimum illumination  
Approx. 1 710 000 pixels  
Effective (still, 16:9):  
2 lx (lux) ([AUTOSLW SHTR] [ON],  
Shutter speed 1/30 sec)  
Approx. 2 280 000 pixels  
Effective (still, 4:3):  
Approx. 3 040 000 pixels  
0 lx (lux) (during NightShot function)  
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* “Exif” is a file format for still images,  
established by the JEITA (Japan  
Lens  
ElectronicsandInformation Technology  
Industries Association). Files in this  
format can have additional information  
such as your camcorder’s setting  
HDR-HC5:  
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T  
10 × (Optical), 20 ×, 80 × (Digital)  
information at the time of recording.  
* The unique pixel array of Sony’s  
HDR-HC7:  
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T  
10 × (Optical), 20 × (Digital)  
2
ClearVid CMOS sensor and image  
processing system (new Enhanced  
Imaging Processor) allows for still  
image resolution equivalent to the sizes  
described.  
* The focal length figures are actual  
figures resulting from wide angle pixel  
read-out.  
Focal length  
HDR-HC5:  
f=5.1 ~ 51 mm (7/32 ~ 2 1/8 in.)  
When converted to a 35 mm still  
3
camera  
3
In CAMERA-TAPE * : 41.3 ~ 485 mm  
(1 11/16 ~ 19 1/8 in.) (16:9), 50.5 ~  
594 mm (2 ~ 23 1/2 in.) (4:3)  
Continued ,  
101  
Specifications (Continued)  
Average power consumption  
HDR-HC5:  
Input/Output connectors  
Audio/Video output  
During camera recording using the  
viewfinder with normal brightness:  
HDV recording 3.8 W  
10-pin connector  
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms)  
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms)  
Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω  
(ohms)  
Audio signal: 327 mV (at load  
impedance 47 kΩ (kilohms)), Output  
impedance with less than 2.2 kΩ  
(kilohms)  
DV recording 3.5 W  
During camera recording using the  
LCD with normal brightness:  
HDV recording 4.1 W  
DV recording 3.8 W  
HDR-HC7:  
COMPONENT OUT jack  
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms)  
PB/PR, CB/CR: 350 mV, 75 Ω (ohms)  
HDMI OUT jack  
During camera recording using the  
viewfinder with normal brightness:  
HDV recording 4.2 W  
DV recording 4.0 W  
TypeA (19-pin)  
During camera recording using the  
LCD with normal brightness:  
HDV recording 4.5 W  
Headphone jack (HDR-HC7)  
Stereo minijack (Ø 3.5 mm)  
LANC jack  
DV recording 4.3 W  
Stereo mini-minijack (Ø 2.5 mm)  
USB jack  
Operating temperature  
0 °C to + 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)  
Storage temperature  
mini-B  
MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack  
(HDR-HC7)  
-20 °C to + 60 °C (-4 °F to + 140 °F)  
Dimensions (approx.)  
Stereo minijack (Ø 3.5 mm)  
HDV/DV jack  
HDR-HC5:  
82 × 82 × 134 mm  
i.LINK Interface (IEEE1394, 4-pin  
connector S100)  
(3 1/4 × 3 1/4 × 5 3/8 in.) (w/h/d)  
including the projecting parts  
82 × 82 × 134 mm  
(3 1/4 × 3 1/4 × 5 3/8 in.) (w/h/d)  
including the projecting parts with the  
supplied battery pack NP-FH60  
attached  
LCD screen  
Picture  
6.9 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9)  
Total dot number  
211 200 (960 × 220)  
HDR-HC7:  
82 × 82 × 138 mm  
General  
Power requirements  
(3 1/4 × 3 1/4 × 5 1/2 in.) (w/h/d)  
including the projecting parts  
82 × 82 × 138 mm  
(3 1/4 × 3 1/4 × 5 1/2 in.) (w/h/d)  
including the projecting parts with the  
supplied battery pack NP-FH60  
attached  
DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack)  
DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)  
102  
Mass (approx.)  
Dimensions (approx.)  
31.8 × 33.3 × 45.0 mm  
(1 5/16 × 1 5/16 × 1 13/16 in.) (w/h/d)  
Mass (approx.)  
HDR-HC5:  
530 g (1 lb 2 oz) main unit only  
630 g (1 lb 6 oz) including the NP-  
FH60 rechargeable battery pack and  
DVM60 cassette.  
80 g (2.9 oz)  
Operating temperature  
0 °C to + 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)  
Type  
HDR-HC7:  
550 g (1 lb 3 oz) main unit only  
650 g (1 lb 6 oz) including the NP-  
FH60 rechargeable battery pack and  
DVM60 cassette.  
Lithium ion  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
Supplied accessories  
See page 13.  
AC Adaptor AC-L200/L200B  
Power requirements  
AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz  
Current consumption  
0.35 - 0.18 A  
Power consumption  
18 W  
Output voltage  
DC 8.4 V*  
Operating temperature  
0 °C to + 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)  
Storage temperature  
-20 °C to + 60 °C (-4 °F to + 140 °F)  
Dimensions (approx.)  
48 × 29 × 81 mm (1 15/16 × 1 3/16 ×  
3 1/4 in.) (w/h/d) excluding the  
projecting parts  
Mass (approx.)  
170 g (6.0 oz) excluding the power cord  
* See the label on the AC Adaptor for other  
specifications.  
Rechargeable battery pack (NP-FH60)  
Maximum output voltage  
DC 8.4 V  
Output voltage  
DC 7.2 V  
Capacity  
7.2 Wh (1 000 mAh)  
Continued ,  
103  
Specifications (Continued)  
On trademarks  
Notes on the License  
• “Handycam” and  
ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN  
CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY  
MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE  
MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING  
VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED  
MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED  
WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE  
PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT  
PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS  
are  
registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
• HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony  
Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Ltd.  
• “Memory Stick,” “  
Duo,” “  
PRO Duo,” “  
“MagicGate,” “  
“MagicGate Memory Stick” and “MagicGate  
Memory Stick Duo” are trademarks of Sony  
Corporation.  
,” “Memory Stick  
,” “Memory Stick  
,”  
,”  
AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250  
STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER,  
COLORADO 80206.  
• “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
• i.LINK and are trademarks of Sony  
Corporation.  
is a trademark.  
• “x.v.Color” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  
• Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are  
trademarks or registered trademarks of U.S.  
Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other  
countries.  
• Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple  
Computer, Inc in the U.S. and other countries.  
• HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or  
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.  
• Intel, Intel Core and Pentium are either  
registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel  
Corporation and its subsidiaries in the United  
States and/or other countries.  
• Adobe and Adobe Reader are either registered  
trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems  
Incorporated in the United States and/or other  
countries.  
All other product names mentioned herein may be  
the trademarks or registered trademarks of their  
respective companies. Furthermore, ™ and “®”  
are not mentioned in each case in this manual.  
104  
QIduicek Rnetfeirefnyceing parts and controls  
The numbers in ( ) are reference pages.  
1
2
3
4
8
9
q;  
qa  
5
qs  
qd  
6
7
• The Active Interface Shoe has a safety  
device for fixing the installed accessory  
securely. To connect an accessory, press  
down and push it to the end, and then  
tighten the screw. To remove an accessory,  
loosen the screw, and then press down and  
pull out the accessory.  
A Power zoom lever (26)  
B PHOTO button (25)  
C Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (19)  
D Viewfinder (19)  
E Eyecup  
• Connecting with an external device wears  
out the battery pack faster.  
F HDMI OUT jack (Output only) (35)  
• The available video signals are read, and the  
appropriate output format is selected and  
output automatically.  
• You can check the setup value of HDMI  
OUTPUT on [STATUS CHECK] (p. 60).  
• When you are recording movies with an  
external flash (optional) connected to the  
accessory shoe, turn off the power of the  
external flash to prevent charging noise  
being recorded.  
• You cannot use an external flash (optional)  
and the built-in flash at the same time.  
G DC IN jack (14)  
H Active Interface Shoe  
I POWER switch (17)  
The Active Interface Shoe supplies  
power to optional accessories such as a  
video light, a flash, or a microphone.  
The accessory can be turned on or off as  
you operate the POWER switch on your  
camcorder. Refer to the operating  
instructions supplied with your  
accessory for details.  
J CAMERA-TAPE, CAMERA-  
MEMORY, PLAY/EDIT mode lamps  
K
L
/CHG (charge) lamp (14)  
(flash) button (27)  
M START/STOP button (24)  
• When you connect an accessory, open the  
shoe cover.  
Continued ,  
105  
     
Identifying parts and controls (Continued)  
7
8
9
1
2
3
4
0
qa  
qs  
5
6
LANC HDV/DV  
COMPONENT OUT A/V OUT  
qd qf qg qh qj  
qk ql  
A HDR-HC7:  
N RESET button  
MANUAL button (27)  
Initializes all the settings, including the  
setting of the date and time (Menu items  
customized on Personal Menu are not  
initialized).  
B HDR-HC7:  
CAM CTRL dial (27)  
C NIGHTSHOT switch (28)  
D BACK LIGHT button (28)  
E Zoom buttons (26)  
O
P
LANC jack (blue)  
The LANC control jack is used for  
controlling the tape transport of video  
devices and peripherals connected to it.  
F START/STOP button (24)  
G DISPLAY/BATT INFO button (15)  
HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK) (35, 66,  
68, 76)  
H
(USB) jack (72)  
I Speaker  
Playback sounds come out from the  
Q COMPONENT OUT jack (35)  
R A/V (audio/video) OUT jack (35, 66)  
S HDR-HC7:  
speaker. For how to adjust the volume,  
see page 29.  
i (Headphone) jack  
J Access lamp (20, 93)  
K “Memory Stick Duo” slot (20)  
L EASY button (22)  
M LCD screen/touch panel (7, 19)  
106  
         
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
qs  
8
9
q;  
qa  
qd  
A
OPEN/EJECT lever (20)  
I Cassette compartment lid (20)  
J BATT (battery release) lever (15)  
K Battery pack (14)  
B Flash  
C Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens) (8)  
D Remote sensor/Infrared port  
L Grip belt (19)  
Point the Remote Commander (p. 108)  
towards the remote sensor to operate  
your camcorder.  
M Tripod receptacle  
Attach the tripod (optional: the length of  
the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/  
32 in.)) to the tripod receptacle using a  
tripod screw.  
E Microphone  
An Active Interface Shoe compatible  
microphone (optional) will take  
precedence when connected.  
F REC lamp (Camera recording lamp)  
• The REC lamp lights up in red during  
recording (p. 61).  
• The REC lamp flashes if the remaining tape  
or battery power is low.  
G HDR-HC7:  
MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack  
When an external microphone  
(optional) is connected, it takes  
precedence over the internal  
microphone (p. 107).  
H Hook for the Shoulder belt  
Attach the Shoulder belt (optional).  
Continued ,  
107  
       
Identifying parts and controls (Continued)  
* These buttons are not available during Easy  
Handycam operation.  
Remote Commander  
7
b Notes  
• Remove the insulation sheet before using the  
Remote Commander.  
• Aim the Remote Commander towards the  
remote sensor to operate your camcorder  
(p. 107).  
8
9
1
2
3
4
To change the battery of the Remote  
Commander  
1 While pressing on the tab, inset your  
fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery  
case.  
2 Place a new battery with the + side facing  
up.  
5
6
q;  
3 Insert the battery case back into the Remote  
Commander until it clicks.  
Insulation sheet  
Tab  
WARNING  
Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not  
recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.  
A PHOTO button (25)  
The on-screen image when you press this  
button will be recorded onto the “Memory  
Stick Duo” as a still image.  
b Notes  
• When the lithium battery becomes weak, the  
operating distance of the Remote Commander  
may shorten, or the Remote Commander may  
not function properly. In this case, replace the  
battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery.  
Use of another battery may present a risk of fire  
or explosion.  
B Memory control buttons (Index*, –/+,  
Memory playback) (30)  
C SEARCH M. button* (34)  
D . > (Previous/Next) buttons*  
(34)  
E Video control buttons (Rewind,  
Playback, Fast-forward, Pause, Stop,  
F ZERO SET MEMORY button*  
G Transmitter  
H START/STOP button (22, 24)  
I Power zoom buttons (26, 31)  
J DISPLAY button (19)  
108  
     
Indicators displayed during recording/playback  
Recording still images during tape  
Recording movies  
recording (Dual Rec)  
2
qa  
3
qs  
4
2
3
4
5
qd  
101  
1
FINE  
q;  
4.6M  
qd  
GUIDE  
GUIDE  
6
7
8
9
6
7
8
9
J Recording folder (52)  
A Recording format (  
or  
)
K Image size (50)  
Recording mode (SP or LP) is also displayed  
L Quality ([FINE] or [STD]) (50)  
in the DV format.  
M Number of recorded still images (26)  
B Remaining battery (approx.)  
C Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or  
Recording still images  
[REC] (recording))  
D During recording:  
Tape counter (hour: minute: second)  
During playback:  
2
0
qaqs  
qf  
1111  
FINE  
6.1M  
60min  
101  
Time code (hour: minute: second:  
frame)  
E Recording capacity of the tape (approx.)  
F Review button for still images on the  
“Memory Stick Duo” (25)  
Appears when “Memory Stick Duo” is  
inserted.  
6
8
9
N “Memory Stick Duo” indicator and the  
number of images that can be recorded  
(approx.)  
G END SEARCH/Rec review display  
switch button (33)  
H GUIDE button (112)  
Data code during recording  
I Personal Menu button (40)  
The date/time during recording and the  
camera setting data will be recorded  
automatically. They do not appear on the  
screen during recording, but you can check  
them as [DATA CODE] during playback  
Continued ,  
109  
         
Indicators displayed during recording/playback (Continued)  
Viewing movies  
Viewing still images  
2
qg  
4
5
8
2
qj qa  
qk ql  
w;  
6.1M  
MEMORY PLAY  
1
wa  
8
wgwh  
GUIDE  
ws  
wd  
wf  
9
qh  
9
O Tape transport indicator  
P Video operation buttons (29)  
Q Data file name  
R Picture number/Total number of  
recorded pictures in the current  
playback folder  
S Playback folder (52)  
T Previous/Next folder icon  
The following indicators appear when the first  
or last picture of the current folder is  
displayed and when there are multiple folders  
on the same “Memory Stick Duo.”  
Touch  
folder.  
to move to the previous  
:
Touch  
to move to the next folder.  
:
:
Touch  
/
to move to either  
the previous or the next folder.  
U Image delete button (70)  
V Tape playback select button (30)  
W Previous/Next image button (30)  
X Index screen display button (30)  
Y Image protection mark (71)  
Z Print mark (71)  
110  
Center  
Indicators when you made  
changes  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Color Slow Shutter  
Upper left  
Upper right  
120  
PictBridge  
connecting (72)  
Q.REC  
EZ  
Warning (88)  
+
+
3
2
NightShot (28)  
Super NightShot  
Bottom  
Center  
Upper left  
Bottom  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Recording format  
(57)  
AE SHIFT (45)  
WB SHIFT (46)  
Picture effect (55)  
Digital effect (54)  
Manual focus (46)  
AUDIO MODE*  
(58)  
SP LP  
Recording mode*  
(58)  
9
Self-timer recording  
(48)  
SCENE SELECT  
WIDE SELECT*  
(58)  
Sharpness (45)  
Backlight (28)  
White balance (44)  
SteadyShot off (49)  
Zebra (48)  
QUICK REC** (62)  
.
Interval photo  
recording (53)  
n
Flash light (47)  
Upper right  
Tele macro (47)  
CAMERA COLOR  
Indicator  
Meaning  
HDV input/  
CONV.LENS (49)  
X.V.COLOR (49)  
DV input (68)  
HDV output/  
DV output (35, 66)  
SPOT METER (44)/  
EXPOSURE (44)  
i.LINK connection  
* The settings can be made only for the pictures  
Zero set memory  
in the DV format.  
** The setting can be made only for the pictures in  
Slide show (53)  
the HDV format.  
LCD backlight off  
(19)  
Continued ,  
111  
Indicators displayed during recording/playback (Continued)  
Other indicator  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Information (89)  
Checking the screen indicators  
(Display guide)  
You can easily check the meaning of each  
indicator that appears on the LCD screen.  
1 Touch [GUIDE] t [DISP GUIDE].  
60min  
STBY  
GUIDE  
P-MENU  
2 Touch the area including the indicator  
that you want to check.  
The meanings of the indicators in the  
area are listed on the screen. If you  
cannot find the indicator you want to  
check, touch  
/
to toggle.  
To finish the operation, touch [END].  
b Notes  
• Some screen displays cannot be checked with  
[DISP GUIDE].  
z Tips  
• You can also operate by touching  
[DISP GUIDE].  
t
112  
     
Index  
Numeric  
G
A
D
H
HD (high definition) image  
AUTOSLW SHTR  
A.SHUT OFF  
DISP GUIDE  
DISP OUTPUT  
I
B
Image size  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack  
C
INT.REC-STL  
E
L
F
LCD BL LEVEL  
Continued ,  
113  
 
Index (Continued)  
SLOW SHUTTR  
M
Maintenance and precautions  
Q
QUICK REC  
R
REC CTRL  
REC FOLDER  
N
REC MODE  
NS LIGHT  
SUNRSE SUNSET  
SUPER NS  
Number of recordable pictures  
T
O
REMOTE CTRL  
P
S
PB FOLDER  
SD (standard definition) image  
Searching for the starting point  
U
PICT.APPLI. menu (Picture  
PICT.EFFECT  
114  
Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en español  
Paso 1: Comprobación de los elementos  
suministrados  
Cable USB (1)  
Asegúrese de que su videocámara contiene  
los siguientes elementos.  
El número entre paréntesis indica la  
cantidad del elemento.  
Adaptador de alimentación de ca (1)  
Batería recargable NP-FH60 (1)  
Cable de alimentación (1)  
CD-ROM “Handycam Application  
Software” (1)  
Guía de operaciones (Este manual) (1)  
Control remoto inalámbrico (1)  
Tiene instalada una pila de litio tipo botón.  
Cable de conexión de A/V (1)  
Cable de video componente (1)  
Cable i.LINK (1)  
116  
 
Paso 2: Carga de la batería  
2
Interruptor  
POWER  
1
Toma DC IN  
3
4
Batería  
Indicador  
CHG (carga)  
/
Clavija de cc  
4
Al tomacorriente  
de pared  
Adaptador de alimentación de ca  
Cable de alimentación  
Para cargar la batería “InfoLITHIUM”  
(serie H), conéctela a la  
videocámara.  
4
Conecte el cable de alimentación  
al adaptador de alimentación de  
ca y al tomacorriente de pared.  
b Notas  
El indicador /CHG (carga) se  
enciende y se inicia el proceso de carga.  
El indicador /CHG (carga) se apaga  
cuando la batería está completamente  
cargada.  
• No puede conectar ninguna batería  
“InfoLITHIUM” que no sea de la serie H a la  
videocámara.  
1
Instale la batería en la  
videocámara.  
b Notas  
Deslice la batería en el sentido de la  
flecha hasta que calce para colocarla.  
• Desconecte el adaptador de alimentación de ca  
de la toma DC IN sujetando a la vez la  
videocámara y la clavija de cc.  
2
3
Deslice el interruptor POWER  
hasta la posición OFF (CHG) (el  
ajuste predeterminado).  
z Sugerencias  
• Puede utilizar su videocámara conectada a una  
fuente de alimentación como un tomacorriente  
de pared tal como se muestra en la ilustración.  
La batería no perderá la carga en este caso.  
Conecte el adaptador de  
alimentación de ca a la toma DC  
IN de la videocámara. Asegúrese  
de que la marca v de la clavija de  
cc esté orientada hacia a la marca  
v de la videocámara.  
Continuación ,  
117  
Paso 2: Carga de la batería (Continuación)  
Para retirar la batería  
Carga restante de la batería (aprox.)  
Deslice el interruptor POWER hasta la  
posición OFF (CHG). Deslice la palanca  
BATT (liberación de la batería) y retire la  
batería.  
NIVEL CARGA BATERÍA  
TIEMPO GRAB DISPON  
81  
PANT.LCD  
VISOR  
90  
Capacidad de grabación (aprox.)  
Puede comprobar la carga restante de la  
batería en la pantalla LCD.  
Indicador  
Estado  
Suficiente energía restante  
Palanca BATT  
(liberación de la  
batería)  
Batería baja, la grabación/  
reproducción se detendrá  
pronto.  
Sustituya la batería por una  
completamente cargada, o  
cargue la batería.  
Cuando guarde la batería  
Descargue completamente la batería antes  
de guardarla durante un período  
prolongado.  
Tiempo de carga  
Tiempo aproximado (min) necesario para  
cargar totalmente una batería descargada  
por completo.  
Para comprobar la carga restante de  
la batería (Información sobre la  
batería)  
Ajuste el interruptor POWER en OFF  
(CHG) y, a continuación, presione  
DISPLAY/BATT INFO.  
Tiempo de  
Batería  
carga  
NP-FH50  
135  
NP-FH60  
(suministrado)  
135  
NP-FH70  
170  
390  
NP-FH100  
DISPLAY/  
BATT INFO  
Tiempo de grabación  
Tiempo aproximado (min) disponible  
cuando utiliza una batería completamente  
cargada.  
Después de cierto tiempo, el tiempo  
disponible para grabación y la información  
sobre la batería aparecen durante  
aproximadamente 7 s (segundo). Puede ver  
la información sobre la batería durante 20 s  
(segundo) presionando nuevamente  
DISPLAY/BATT INFO mientras se  
visualiza la información.  
118  
HDR-HC5  
b Notas  
• Todo los tiempos se calcularon en las siguientes  
condiciones:  
Parte superior: con la luz de fondo de la pantalla  
LCD encendida.  
Parte central: con la luz de fondo de la pantalla  
LCD apagada.  
Tiempo de Tiempo de  
Batería  
grabación  
continua  
grabación  
normal*  
Formato de  
grabación  
HDV DV HDV DV  
Parte inferior: Grabación con el visor mientras  
el panel LCD se encuentra cerrado.  
NP-FH50  
75  
80  
80  
80 40  
85 45  
90 45  
45  
45  
50  
60  
60  
65  
95  
Tiempo de reproducción  
Tiempo aproximado (min) disponible  
cuando utiliza una batería completamente  
cargada.  
NP-FH60  
(suministrado)  
100 110 55  
105 115 55  
110 120 60  
165 180 90  
NP-FH70  
HDR-HC5  
175 190 95 105  
180 195 95 105  
385 415 210 225  
405 440 220 240  
415 450 225 245  
Panel LCD Panel LCD  
Batería  
abierto*  
cerrado  
Formato  
grabado  
NP-FH100  
HDV DV HDV DV  
110 120 125 135  
145 160 165 180  
NP-FH50  
NP-FH60  
HDR-HC7  
(suministrado)  
NP-FH70  
235 255 270 290  
545 590 615 660  
Tiempo de Tiempo de  
Batería  
grabación  
continua  
grabación  
normal*  
NP-FH100  
HDR-HC7  
Formato de  
grabación  
HDV DV HDV DV  
Panel LCD Panel LCD  
Batería  
abierto*  
cerrado  
NP-FH50  
70  
70  
75  
90  
70 40  
75 40  
80 40  
95 50  
40  
40  
45  
50  
55  
55  
85  
90  
90  
Formato  
grabado  
HDV DV HDV DV  
105 115 120 130  
140 150 160 170  
NP-FH50  
NP-FH60  
(suministrado)  
NP-FH60  
(suministrado)  
95 100 50  
100 105 55  
150 155 80  
155 165 85  
160 170 85  
NP-FH70  
230 245 255 280  
525 565 590 635  
NP-FH70  
NP-FH100  
* Con la luz de fondo de la pantalla LCD  
encendida.  
NP-FH100  
345 365 185 195  
365 385 195 210  
375 395 205 215  
* El tiempo de grabación normal muestra la hora  
cuando se repite la operación de inicio/  
detención de la grabación, al conectar y  
desconectar la alimentación y al usar la función  
de zoom.  
Continuación ,  
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Paso 2: Carga de la batería  
(Continuación)  
Paso 3: Encendido y  
ajuste de la fecha y la  
hora  
Ajuste la fecha y la hora cuando use la  
videocámara por primera vez. De lo  
contrario, la pantalla [AJUS.RELOJ]  
aparecerá cada vez que encienda la  
videocámara o cambie la posición del  
interruptor POWER.  
Acerca de la batería  
• Antes de cambiar la batería, deslice el  
interruptor POWER a la posición OFF (CHG).  
• El indicador /CHG (carga) parpadeará durante  
la carga o la información de la batería no se  
mostrará correctamente en las siguientes  
condiciones.  
– La batería no está correctamente conectada.  
– La batería está dañada.  
– La batería está agotada (sólo para la  
información de la batería).  
• Cuando el adaptador de alimentación de ca esté  
conectado a la toma DC IN de la videocámara,  
la batería no suministrará alimentación, incluso  
si el cable de alimentación está desconectado al  
tomacorriente de pared.  
• Si instala una luz de video opcional, es  
recomendable que utilice los modelos de batería  
NP-FH70 o NP-FH100.  
Interruptor POWER  
Toque los botones  
de la pantalla LCD.  
Acerca del tiempo de carga/grabación/  
reproducción  
• Tiempos medidos con la videocámara a una  
temperatura de 25 ºC (se recomienda una  
temperatura de 10 a 30 ºC)  
• El tiempo de grabación y de reproducción será  
más corto cuando use la videocámara a bajas  
temperaturas.  
• El tiempo de grabación y de reproducción será  
más corto en función de las condiciones de uso  
de la videocámara.  
1
Mientras presiona el botón verde,  
deslice el interruptor POWER en  
el sentido de la flecha para que se  
encienda el indicador  
correspondiente.  
CAMERA-TAPE: para grabar en una  
cinta.  
CAMERA-MEMORY: para grabar en  
un “Memory Stick Duo”.  
PLAY/EDIT: para reproducir o editar  
imágenes.  
Acerca del adaptador de alimentación de  
ca  
• Para conectar el adaptador de alimentación de ca  
use la toma de pared más cercana. Si se produce  
alguna falla de funcionamiento en la  
videocámara, desconéctelo inmediatamente.  
• No utilice el adaptador de alimentación de ca en  
un lugar estrecho, como por ejemplo entre la  
pared y un mueble.  
Aparecerá la pantalla [AJUS.RELOJ].  
AJUS.RELOJ  
• Evite la formación de cortocircuitos en la clavija  
de cc del adaptador de alimentación de ca o en  
el terminal de la batería con objetos metálicos.  
Podría provocar una falla de funcionamiento.  
• Mientras esté conectada a la toma de pared  
mediante el adaptador de alimentación de ca la  
videocámara seguirá recibiendo alimentación de  
ca (corriente doméstica) aunque esté apagada.  
FECHA  
2007  
A
1
M
1
D
12: 00AM  
OK  
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z Sugerencias  
2
3
Ajuste [A] (año) con  
luego toque  
/
,
• La fecha y hora no aparecen durante la  
grabación, pero se graban automáticamente en  
la cinta y pueden visualizarse durante la  
reproducción ([CÓDIGO DATOS] (Durante el  
funcionamiento de Easy Handycam, sólo puede  
ajustar [FECHA/HORA])).  
• La tapa del objetivo se abre automáticamente al  
ajustar el interruptor POWER en CAMERA-  
TAPE o CAMERA-MEMORY.  
.
Puede seleccionar cualquier año hasta el  
año 2079.  
Ajuste [M] (mes), luego toque  
y repita el procedimiento para [D]  
(día), hora y minuto.  
• Si los botones del panel sensible al tacto no  
funcionan correctamente, ajuste el panel  
sensible al tacto (CALIBRACIÓN).  
Ajuste la medianoche a las 12:00 AM.  
Ajuste el mediodía a las 12:00 PM.  
Cambio del ajuste de idioma  
El reloj se pone en funcionamiento.  
Puede cambiar las indicaciones en pantalla  
para que muestren mensajes en un idioma  
en particular.  
Para apagar la videocámara  
Deslice el interruptor POWER hasta la  
posición OFF (CHG).  
Toque  
t [MENU] t  
(HORA/LANGU.) t [LANGUAGE], y  
luego seleccione el idioma deseado.  
Para restablecer la fecha y la hora  
Para ajustar la fecha y la hora deseadas,  
toque  
t [MENU] t  
(HORA/LANGU.) t  
[AJUS.RELOJ].  
b Notas  
• Si no usa la videocámara durante  
aproximadamente 3 meses, la batería  
recargable incorporada se descarga y es posible  
que los ajustes de la fecha y la hora se borren de  
la memoria. En este caso, cargue la batería  
recargable y ajuste la fecha y la hora  
nuevamente.  
• Al momento de la compra, la alimentación se  
ajusta para desconectarse automáticamente si no  
se opera la videocámara durante unos 5 min  
(minuto) para ahorrar energía de la batería  
([APAGADO AUTO]).  
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Paso 4: Ajustes antes de grabar  
Panel LCD  
Visor  
Abra el panel LCD 90 grados con respecto  
a la videocámara (1) y luego gírelo hacia  
el mejor ángulo para grabar o reproducir  
(2).  
Puede ver imágenes utilizando el visor para  
evitar el desgaste de la batería o cuando la  
imagen en la pantalla LCD sea deficiente.  
Visor  
DISPLAY/BATT INFO  
180 grados  
(máx.)  
2
1
90 grados con respecto  
90 grados  
Palanca de ajuste  
del objetivo del visor  
Muévala hasta que la  
imagen aparezca  
nítida.  
a la videocámara  
(máx.)  
Para desactivar la luz de fondo de la  
pantalla LCD y prolongar la duración  
de la batería  
Mantenga presionado DISPLAY/BATT  
INFO durante unos s (segundo) hasta que  
z Sugerencias  
• Puede ajustar el brillo de fondo del visor  
seleccionando [AJ LCD/VISOR] - [LUZ  
F.VISOR].  
aparezca  
.
Este ajuste es práctico cuando utiliza la  
videocámara en lugares muy luminosos o  
cuando desea ahorrar energía. Este ajuste  
no afectará a la imagen grabada. Para  
encender la luz de fondo de la pantalla  
LCD, mantenga presionado DISPLAY/  
BATT INFO durante unos s (segundo)  
Correa de sujeción  
Ajuste la correa de sujeción y sostenga la  
cámara correctamente.  
hasta que  
desaparezca.  
b Notas  
• No presione los botones del panel LCD por  
error al abrirlo o ajustarlo.  
z Sugerencias  
• Si gira el panel LCD 180 grados hacia el lado  
del objetivo, podrá cerrarlo con la pantalla LCD  
hacia afuera. Esto resulta conveniente para las  
operaciones de reproducción.  
• Consulte [AJ LCD/VISOR] - [BRILLO LCD]  
para ajustar el brillo de la pantalla LCD.  
• Presione DISPLAY/BATT INFO para activar o  
desactivar los indicadores de pantalla (como la  
información sobre la batería).  
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Paso 5: Inserción de una cinta o un “Memory  
Stick Duo”  
Cinta de videocasete  
El compartimiento del  
videocasete se desliza  
automáticamente hacia adentro.  
Solamente puede utilizar videocasetes mini  
DV  
.
b Notas  
3
Cierre la tapa.  
• El tiempo disponible para grabación varía en  
función del [ MODO GRAB.].  
Para expulsar el videocasete  
Abra la tapa realizando el mismo  
procedimiento que se describe en el paso 1  
y extraiga el videocasete.  
1
Deslice y sostenga la palanca  
OPEN/EJECT en el sentido de la  
flecha y abra la tapa.  
b Notas  
Palanca  
OPEN/EJECT  
No fuerce el compartimiento del  
videocasete presionando la parte con la  
marca {DO NOT PUSH} mientras se desliza  
hacia adentro. Podría provocar una falla  
de funcionamiento.  
“Memory Stick Duo”  
Tapa  
Puede utilizar sólo “Memory Stick Duo”  
que lleven la marca  
o
El compartimiento del videocasete sale  
automáticamente y se abre.  
.
z Sugerencias  
• El número y la duración de las imágenes que se  
pueden grabar varía en función de la calidad o  
del tamaño de la imagen.  
2
Inserte un videocasete con la  
cara de la ventanilla hacia afuera  
y, a continuación, presione  
.
Presione ligeramente el centro  
de la parte posterior del  
1
2
Abra el panel LCD.  
videocasete.  
Ventanilla  
Compartimiento  
del videocasete  
Inserte el “Memory Stick Duo” en  
la ranura para “Memory Stick  
Duo” en el sentido correcto hasta  
que calce.  
Continuación ,  
123  
Paso 5: Inserción de una cinta o un “Memory Stick Duo” (Continuación)  
Indicador de acceso  
Para expulsar un “Memory Stick Duo”  
Empuje suavemente el “Memory Stick  
Duo” hacia dentro una vez.  
b Notas  
• Cuando el indicador de acceso se enciende o  
parpadea, la videocámara está leyendo o  
grabando datos. No sacuda ni golpee la  
videocámara, la apague, ni extraiga el “Memory  
Stick Duo” ni retire la batería. De lo contrario,  
se podrían dañar los datos de imágenes.  
• Si fuerza el “Memory Stick Duo” en la ranura  
en la dirección incorrecta, puede dañarse el  
“Memory Stick Duo”, la ranura para el  
“Memory Stick Duo” o los datos de imágenes.  
• Al insertar o expulsar el “Memory Stick Duo”,  
procure que el “Memory Stick Duo” no salte y  
se caiga.  
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Grabación  
Cubierta del objetivo  
Se abre según el ajuste del  
interruptor POWER.  
PHOTO  
Interruptor POWER  
START/STOP B  
START/STOP A  
Grabación de películas  
Las películas se graban en una cinta.  
Deslice el interruptor POWER varias veces en el sentido de la  
flecha para que se encienda el indicador CAMERA-TAPE.  
Si el interruptor POWER está ajustado en la posición  
OFF (CHG), deslícelo mientras presiona el botón  
verde.  
Presione START/STOP A (o B).  
60min  
60min  
60min  
60min  
P-MENU  
P-MENU  
GUÍA  
GUÍA  
[GRAB.]  
[ESPERA]  
Para detener la grabación, presione START/STOP nuevamente.  
z Sugerencias  
• Las imágenes se graban en formato HDV con el ajuste predeterminado.  
Continuación ,  
125  
Grabación (Continuación)  
Grabación de imágenes fijas  
Las imágenes fijas se graban en el “Memory Stick Duo”.  
Deslice el interruptor POWER varias veces en el sentido de la  
flecha para que se encienda el indicador CAMERA-MEMORY.  
Si el interruptor POWER está ajustado en la posición  
OFF (CHG), deslícelo mientras presiona el botón  
verde.  
Mantenga presionado ligeramente PHOTO para ajustar el  
enfoque y luego presiónelo completamente para grabar.  
min  
min  
6,1M  
6,1M  
Pitido  
Clic del obturador  
P-MENU  
P-MENU  
GUÍA  
GUÍA  
Parpadeo b Encendido  
Se escucha el sonido del obturador. Cuando  
grabado.  
desaparezca, la imagen se habrá  
Para verificar la última grabación en un “Memory Stick Duo”  
Toque  
. Para borrar la imagen, toque  
t [SÍ].  
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Reproducción  
Deslice el interruptor POWER en el sentido de la flecha varias veces  
para encender el indicador PLAY/EDIT.  
Si el interruptor POWER está ajustado en la posición  
OFF (CHG), deslícelo mientras presiona el botón  
verde.  
Reproducción de películas  
Toque  
para rebobinar hasta la escena deseada y luego toque  
para iniciar la reproducción.  
Alterna entre Reproducir o Pausa cada vez que lo toca*  
60min  
60min  
GUÍA  
P-MENU  
Rebobinar/Avanzar rápidamente  
Detener**  
* La reproducción se detiene automáticamente si la pausa permanece accionada durante más de 3 min  
(minuto).  
** Se visualiza  
en lugar de  
cuando se inserta un “Memory Stick Duo” con imágenes  
grabadas y no se está reproduciendo una cinta.  
Para ajustar el volumen del sonido  
Toque  
t [VOL.], luego  
/
para ajustar el volumen.  
z Sugerencias  
• Si no puede encontrar [VOL.] en  
, toque [MENU] t  
(AJUSTE EST.) t [VOL.].  
• Para HDR-HC7:  
También es posible ajustar el volumen mediante el selector CAM CTRL.  
Para buscar una escena durante la reproducción  
Mantenga presionado  
/
durante la reproducción (Búsqueda de imágenes), o  
/
durante el avance rápido o rebobinado de la cinta (Exploración con salto).  
z Sugerencias  
• Puede reproducir en diversos modos ([  
REP VL VAR]).  
Continuación ,  
127  
Reproducción (Continuación)  
Visualización de imágenes fijas  
Toque  
.
Se visualiza la imagen grabada más recientemente.  
60min  
10/10  
6,1M  
REPR.MEM.  
GUÍA  
P-MENU  
Cambia entre los medios  
de reproducción*  
Anterior/Siguiente Vaya a la visualización de la pantalla de índice  
*
aparece en la pantalla de reproducción de cintas.  
Para visualizar imágenes de un “Memory Stick Duo” en la pantalla de índice  
Toque  
. Toque una de las imágenes para regresar al modo de presentación sencilla.  
FIN  
B
A
A 6 imágenes anteriores o siguientes  
B Imagen mostrada antes de cambiar a la pantalla de índice  
Para ver imágenes de otras carpetas, toque  
carpeta con y luego toque  
t
t [REPR. CARP.], seleccione una  
/
.
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