Sony HDR-HC7 Manual do Utilizador

2-319-806-11(1)© 2007 Sony Corporationhttp://www.sony.net/Printed in JapanUSAdditional information on this product and answers to frequently asked que

10Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders ... 65Recording pictures from a VCR ... 68Dubbing pictures from a tape to a “M

100On charging the pre-installed rechargeable batteryYour camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to retain the date, time, and other setti

101Additional InformationImage deviceHDR-HC5: 5.9 mm (1/3 type) CMOS sensorRecording pixels (still, 4:3): Max. 4.0 mega (2 304 × 1 728) pixels*2Gross:

102Input/Output connectorsAudio/Video output10-pin connectorVideo signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms)Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms)Chrominance signal:

103Additional InformationMass (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

104On trademarks• “Handycam” and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.• HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor C

105Quick ReferenceQuick ReferenceIdentifying parts and controlsThe numbers in ( ) are reference pages.A Power zoom lever (26)B PHOTO button (25)C View

106A HDR-HC7:MANUAL button (27)B HDR-HC7:CAM CTRL dial (27)C NIGHTSHOT switch (28)D BACK LIGHT button (28)E Zoom buttons (26)F START/STOP button (24)G

107Quick ReferenceA OPEN/EJECT lever (20)B FlashC Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens) (8)D Remote sensor/Infrared portPoint the Remote Commander (p. 108) towards

108Remote CommanderA 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 M

109Quick ReferenceIndicators displayed during recording/playbackA Recording format ( or ) (58) Recording mode (SP or LP) is also displayed in the DV

11Enjoying pictures with high definition qualityEnjoying pictures with high definition qualityTrying out the new HDV format!High image qualityThe HDV

110O Tape transport indicatorP Video operation buttons (29)Q Data file nameR Picture number/Total number of recorded pictures in the current playback

111Quick ReferenceUpper leftUpper rightCenterBottomIndicators when you made changesIndicator Meaning Recording format (57)AUDIO MODE* (58)SP LP Record

112Other indicatorYou can easily check the meaning of each indicator that appears on the LCD screen.1 Touch [GUIDE] t [DISP GUIDE].2 Touch the area in

113Quick ReferenceIndexNumeric1080i/480i...6012BIT...5816BIT...

114MMacintosh ...78Maintenance and precautions...92MEMORY SET menu...50“Me

115Quick ReferenceVVAR.SPD PB (Various speed playback) ...56VF B.LIGHT (Viewfinder brightness)...59VOLUME ...59WWarni

116Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en españolPaso 1: Comprobación de los elementos suministradosAsegúrese de que su videocámara contiene los siguiente

117Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en españolPaso 2: Carga de la bateríaPara cargar la batería “InfoLITHIUM” (serie H), conéctela a la videocámara.b N

118Para retirar la bateríaDeslice el interruptor POWER hasta la posición OFF (CHG). Deslice la palanca BATT (liberación de la batería) y retire la bat

119Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en españolHDR-HC5HDR-HC7* El tiempo de grabación normal muestra la hora cuando se repite la operación de inicio/det

12Viewing 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 (

120Acerca de la batería• Antes de cambiar la batería, deslice el interruptor POWER a la posición OFF (CHG).• El indicador /CHG (carga) parpadeará dur

121Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en español2 Ajuste [A] (año) con / , luego toque .Puede seleccionar cualquier año hasta el año 2079.3 Ajuste [M]

122Paso 4: Ajustes antes de grabarAbra el panel LCD 90 grados con respecto a la videocámara (1) y luego gírelo hacia el mejor ángulo para grabar o rep

123Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en españolPaso 5: Inserción de una cinta o un “Memory Stick Duo”Solamente puede utilizar videocasetes mini DV .b No

124Para expulsar un “Memory Stick Duo”Empuje suavemente el “Memory Stick Duo” hacia dentro una vez.b Notas• Cuando el indicador de acceso se enciende

125Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en españolGrabaciónLas películas se graban en una cinta.Deslice el interruptor POWER varias veces en el sentido de

126Las 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

127Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en españolReproducciónDeslice el interruptor POWER en el sentido de la flecha varias veces para encender el indicad

128Toque .Se visualiza la imagen grabada más recientemente.* aparece en la pantalla de reproducción de cintas.Para visualizar imágenes de un “Memory

13Getting StartedGetting StartedStep 1: Checking supplied itemsMake sure that you have following items supplied with your camcorder.The number in the

14Step 2: Charging the battery packYou can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series) (p. 95) after attaching it to your camcorder.b Notes• You

15Getting StartedTo remove the battery packSlide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Slide the BATT (battery release) lever and remove the battery pack.Whe

16HDR-HC7* Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/off and zooming.b Notes• All times measure

17Getting Started• When attaching an optional video light, it is recommended that you use an NP-FH70 or NP-FH100 battery pack.On the charging/recordin

183 Set [M] (month), then touch and repeat for [D] (day), hour and minute.For midnight, set it to 12:00 AM.For midday, set it to 12:00 PM.The clock

19Getting StartedStep 4: Making setting adjustments before recordingOpen the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best ang

2To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “

20Step 5: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo”You can use mini DV cassettes only (p. 92).b Notes• The recordable time varies depending on [ REC

21Getting StartedTo eject a “Memory Stick Duo”Lightly push the “Memory Stick Duo” in once.b Notes• When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your camco

22Recording/PlaybackEasy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam)With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are automatically optimally

23Recording/PlaybackSlide the POWER switch E to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. Touch the buttons on the touch panel A as follows.x To cancel Easy Handyca

24RecordingMovies are recorded on a tape.Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the CAMERA-TAPE lamp.Press START/S

25Recording/PlaybackStill images are recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo.”Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the

26You can magnify images to 10 times the original size with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons on the LCD panel.Move the power zoom lever slight

27Recording/Playback• For HDR-HC5:When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA-TAPE, still images will be recorded at image size 2.3M in the HDV format, 1.7

28r (Forced flash): Always uses the flash regardless of the surrounding brightness.r (No flash): Records without flash.b Notes• The recommended distan

29Recording/PlaybackPlaybackSlide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.Touch to rewind to the des

3IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDSFor your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for fu

30Touch .The most recently recorded image is displayed.* is displayed on the tape playback screen.To display pictures on a “Memory Stick Duo” on the

31Recording/PlaybackYou 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 b

32Using the guide functions (USAGE GUIDE)You can easily select the desired setting screens by using the guide functions (USAGE GUIDE).Your camcorder h

33Recording/PlaybackSearching for the starting pointEND SEARCH will not work once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape.Make sure

341 During playback, press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander at a point you want to locate later on.The tape counter is reset to “0:00:00” and

35Recording/PlaybackPlaying the picture on a TVConnection methods and image quality differ depending on what type of TV is connected and connectors us

36Connecting to a high definition TV: Signal flow, ( ): Reference pagesType Camcorder Cable TV Menu Setting (STANDARD SET) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (57)[

37Recording/Playback (STANDARD SET)[VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (57)• Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo (on the front cover).• Pictures in the DV format a

38To 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

39Recording/PlaybackWhen connecting to your TV via a VCRSelect one of the connecting methods on page 65, according to the input jack of the VCR. Conne

4LightningFor added protection for this set during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it fro

40Using the MenuUsing the menu items1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the respective lamp.CAMERA-TAPE lamp:

41Using the MenuMenu itemsAvailable menu items (z) vary depending on which lamp is lit.During Easy Handycam operation, the setting is set automaticall

42PictBridge PRINT – – z –USB SELECT – – z–DEMO MODE z ––ON EDIT/PLAY menu (p. 56) VAR.SPD PB – – z – REC CTRL – – z–END SEARCH z – z– STANDARD SET me

43Using the MenuCAMERA SET menuSettings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditionsThe default settings are marked with B.The indicators in p

44b Notes• If you set [SCENE SELECT], the settings of [SHUTTR SPEED] (HDR-HC7) and [WHITE BAL.] are canceled.You can adjust and fix the exposure to th

45Using the Menu3 Touch [ ]. flashes quickly. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing.b Notes•

46z Tips• Touch if the subject is white or the backlight is bright, or touch if the subject is black or the light is dim.• You can adjust the auto

47Using the MenuThis is useful to shoot small subjects, such as flowers or insects. You can blur out backgrounds and the subject stands out clearer.Wh

48When 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

49Using the Menuz Tips• You can also operate by pressing PHOTO on the Remote Commander (p. 108).You can select the maximum zoom level in case you want

5Read this firstBefore operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.Replace the battery with the specifi

50MEMORY SET menuSettings for the “Memory Stick Duo”The default settings are marked with B.The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are sel

51Using the MenuWhen the POWER switch is set to CAMERA-TAPE*When the POWER switch is set to PLAY/EDIT** [ IMAGE SIZE] is fixed to [ 1.2M] in HDV for

521 Select [ALL FILES] or [CURRNT FOLDER].[ALL FILES]: Deletes all the images on the “Memory Stick Duo.”[CURRNT FOLDER]: Deletes all the images in the

53Using the MenuPICT.APPLI. menuSpecial effects on pictures or additional functions on recording/playbackThe default settings are marked with B.The in

54z Tips• You can select the first picture for the slide show with / before touching [START].You can add digital effects to recording/playback.1 Tou

55Using the MenuYou can add special effects to a picture during recording or playback. appears.B OFFDoes not use [PICT.EFFECT] setting.SKINTONE*Make

56• The image quality of [SMTH SLW REC] is somewhat less than normal recording.To cancel [SMTH SLW REC], select [END].See page 72.You can connect the

57Using the Menu– Picture search– Reverse playback• Playing back slowly to the reverse direction and playing back frame by frame to the reverse direct

58b 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 re

59Using the MenuTouch / to adjust the balance of the original sound (ST1) and the sound recorded afterwards (ST2), then touch . b Notes• The origin

6Note: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.These limi

60Select [COMPONENT] when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack.480iSelect when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the c

61Using the MenuYou can display the frame and check that the subject is horizontal or vertical by setting [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON].The frame is not record

62B ONA beeping sound starts when you start/stop recording, or operate the touch panel.OFFCancels the beeping sound and shutter sound.B LCD PANELShows

63Using the MenuTIME/LANGU. menuSee page 40 for details on selecting menu items.See page 17.When using your camcorder abroad, you can set the time dif

641 Touch t [P-MENU SET UP] t [DELETE].If the desired menu item is not displayed, touch / .2 Touch the menu item that you want to delete.3 Touch [YE

65Dubbing/EditingDubbing/EditingDubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recordersConnect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this op

66b Notes• You cannot dub pictures using the HDMI cable.• Pictures recorded in the DV format are dubbed as SD (standard definition) images, regardless

67Dubbing/Editing3 Connect your recording device (VCR or DVD/HDD recorder) to your camcorder.See page 65 for connection details.4 Start playback on yo

68Recording pictures from a VCR You can record movies from a VCR on a tape. You can record a scene as a still image on a “Memory Stick Duo.” Be sure t

69Dubbing/Editing6 Start playing the cassette on your VCR.The picture played on the connected device appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder.7 Tou

7Memory Stick Duo AdaptorUsing the camcorder• Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts.• The camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof or waterpro

70Dubbing pictures from a tape to a “Memory Stick Duo”You can record a desired scene onto a “Memory Stick Duo” as a still image, from a movie you reco

71Dubbing/EditingMarking images on the “Memory Stick Duo” with specific information (Print mark/Image protection)When you are using a “Memory Stick Du

72Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer)You can print out pictures using a PictBridge compliant printer without connecting the camcor

73Dubbing/Editing– Disconnect the USB cable from the printer.– Remove the “Memory Stick Duo” from your camcorder.• If the printer stops working, disco

74Using a ComputerWhat you can do with Windows computerWhen you install the “Picture Motion Browser” on a Windows computer from the supplied CD-ROM, y

75Using a ComputerWhen using “Picture Motion Browser”OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional or Wi

76Installing the “First Step Guide” and softwareYou need to install the “First Step Guide” and software to your Windows computer before connecting you

77Using a Computer4 Check your area and country/region, then click [Next].The software to be installed will be configured according to your country/re

78Viewing “First Step Guide”To view “First Step Guide” on your computer, Microsoft Internet Explorer Ver.6.0 or later is recommended. Double-click the

79TroubleshootingTroubleshootingTroubleshootingIf you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem.

8On playing back HDV tapes on other devicesYou cannot play back a tape recorded in the HDV format on DV format video cameras or on mini DV players (Th

80• Cover the sensor of your VCR with black paper.The power abruptly turns off.• When approximately 5 minutes have elapsed while you do not operate yo

81Troubleshooting is not displayed.• During Easy Handycam operation, not all menu items are functional. Cancel Easy Handycam operation (p. 23).The pic

82The data file name is not indicated correctly, or flashes.• The file is damaged.• Use the file format compatible with your camcorder (p. 93).Refer a

83Troubleshooting[COLOR SLOW S] does not operate correctly.• [COLOR SLOW S] may not operate correctly in total darkness. Use NightShot or [SUPER NS].Y

84Refer also to “Cassette tapes/“Memory Stick Duo”” section (p. 81).You cannot play back a tape.• Slide the POWER switch to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp

85Troubleshooting• There is a blank section between recorded sections of the tape. This is not a malfunction.No picture appears during [END SEARCH] or

86You cannot dub correctly using the A/V connecting cable.• You cannot input externally from a device connected with the A/V connecting cable.• The A/

87Troubleshooting• For HDR-HC7:When [COLOR BAR] is set, all the “Not available” menu items on the list are not available.[EXPOSURE] NightShot[WHITE BA

88Warning indicators and messagesIf indicators appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, check the following.Some symptoms you can fix by yoursel

89TroubleshootingQ (Warning indicators pertaining to the tape)Slow flashing:• There is less than 5 minutes remaining on the tape.• No cassette is inse

9Table of ContentsIMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ...3Read this first ...5Trying out the new HDV format! ...11Viewing video

90x “Memory Stick Duo” Reinsert the Memory Stick. (p. 20)• Reinsert the “Memory Stick Duo” a few times. If even then the indicator flashes, the “Memor

91Additional InformationAdditional InformationUsing your camcorder abroadPower supplyYou can use your camcorder in any country/region using the AC Ada

92Maintenance and precautionsYour camcorder is capable of recording in both HDV and DV formats.You can use mini DV format cassettes only.Use a cassett

93Additional Informationx When labeling the cassetteBe sure to place the label only on the locations shown in the following illustration so as not to

94Notes on useDamaged or lost image data will not be compensated for, and may occur in the following cases:• If you eject the “Memory Stick Duo,” turn

95Additional InformationThis unit is compatible with an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series).Your camcorder operates only with an “InfoLITHIUM” batte

96About battery life• Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant, it i

97Additional Informationb Notes• When connecting your camcorder to another i.LINK-compatible device, be sure to turn off the power of the device and d

98Moisture condensation. Turn off for 1H.] appears. The indicator will not appear when the moisture condenses on the lens.x If moisture condensation h

99Additional Information• The video heads will degrade after long use. If you cannot obtain a clear image even after using a cleaning cassette (option