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Operating Guide - Page 1
... can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/
Printed in Japan
2-319-806-11(1)
Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
Operating Guide
HDR-HC5/HC7
Enjoying pictures with high definition quality
11
Getting Started 13
Recording/ Playback
22
Using the Menu 40
Dubbing/Editing 65
Using a Computer 74
Troubleshooting 79
Additional Information 91
Quick Reference...
Operating Guide - Page 4
... cord or plug is in the operating instructions. Refer all servicing to rain or water. - Adjust only those controls that the set due to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions.
If liquid has been spilled or objects have the same characteristics as the original parts. When the set does not operate normally when following...
Operating Guide - Page 5
... used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you have any questions about this manual ...Model No. HDR-HC Serial No. ACNo. Continued , 5 CAUTION
Replace the battery with Part15 of the FCC Rules. Record the serial number in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding recycling of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-HC5 Responsible Party: Sony...
Operating Guide - Page 16
...375 395 205 215
* Typical recording time shows the time when you use a fully charged battery pack.
b Notes
• All times measured...HDR-HC5
Battery pack
Recorded Format NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100
LCD panel LCD panel opened* closed HDV DV HDV... pack, slide the POWER switch to the DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the power cord is connected to OFF (CHG).
•...
Operating Guide - Page 27
... CTRL dial and select a menu item to adjust the focus manually.
• For HDR-HC5: When the POWER switch is set to CAMERATAPE, 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.
• For HDR-HC7: When the POWER switch is assigned (the default...
Operating Guide - Page 36
... back as it is also needed to the audio input jack of your TV.
36 COMPONENT IN AUDIO
HDMI
i.LINK (for HDV1080i)
A
B
C
Type Camcorder
Cable
A
1
Component video cable
(supplied)
(Green) Y
(Blue) PB/CB
(Red) PR/CR
: Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages
TV
Menu Setting
(STANDARD SET) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (57) [COMPONENT] t [1080i/480i] (60)
2
A/V connecting cable (supplied)
(White...
Operating Guide - Page 38
... red plugs of the A/V connecting cable to the audio input jack of your TV (p. 60). Playing the picture on your camcorder when recording a picture (p. 58).
: Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages
Type Camcorder
Cable
TV
Menu Setting
D
1
Component video cable
(supplied)
(Green) Y
(Blue) PB/CB
(Red) PR/CR
(STANDARD SET) [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (57) [COMPONENT] t [480i] (60) [TV...
Operating Guide - Page 45
..., you change the [SCENE SELECT] settings, or bring your camcorder outdoors from inside use (or vice versa), select [AUTO] and aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for your camcorder outdoors after touching , set to CAMERA-TAPE, and between 1/725 to CAMERAMEMORY.
SHARPNESS
You can also adjust the setting manually using a tripod, etc.
• When...
Operating Guide - Page 46
...
You can adjust the color intensity with / . b Notes • The minimum possible distance between
camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in the center of the...be adjusted farther away. 3 Touch . When you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is set to [AUTO].
• For HDR-HC7: You can also adjust the setting manually using the CAM CTRL dial (p. 27). b Notes ...
Operating Guide - Page 47
...manually ([FOCUS], p. 46)
when it is useful to shoot small subjects, such as follows: For HDR-HC5: down to about 45 cm (17 3/ 4 in.). Set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON], then press the (flash) button (p. 27) repeatedly to select a setting... port with your camcorder.
Using the Menu
TELE MACRO
This is hard to focus automatically. • The shutter speed of your camcorder changes
depending on the...
Operating Guide - Page 51
... 7900 9500
* [ IMAGE SIZE] is selected for image quality.
• When using a "Memory Stick Duo" made by Sony Corporation. When the POWER switch is set to : - [ 2.3M] on HDR-HC5 in HDV or DV format (16:9) - [ 4.6M] on HDR-HC7 in HDV or DV format (16:9) - [1.7M] on HDR-HC5 in DV format (4:3) - [3.4M] on a "Memory Stick Duo" or in...
Operating Guide - Page 54
... after images are not output via the HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK). Suitable for the slide
show with a serialstill...set [CINEMA EFECT], [SPOT METER] and [EXPOSURE] return to [AUTO]. • For HDR-HC5: Adjust the focus manually using [D.EFFECT], you cannot use [D.EFFECT] setting... pictures by touching [STILL].
SLOW SHUTTR (slow shutter) (HDRHC5) The shutter speed is selected. ([FOCUS], p. 46)
...
Operating Guide - Page 76
... and
the model name of your camcorder from the pull-down menu.
6 Click [FirstStepGuide(HTML)]. The installation screen appears. Contents to be installed, then click [Next].
76 Installation starts. To install the software "Adobe Reader" to be installed and procedures may vary depending on the computer. Installing the software
1 Perform steps 1 to 3 in "Installing
the "First Step Guide...
Operating Guide - Page 101
...have additional information such as your camcorder's setting information at the time of recording.
*2The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid CMOS sensor and image ...focal length figures are actual figures resulting from wide angle pixel read-out. Continued , 101
Additional Information Image device HDR-HC5: 5.9 mm (1/3 type) CMOS sensor Recording pixels (still, 4:3): Max. 4.0 mega (2 304 × ...
Operating Guide - Page 102
... W During camera recording using the LCD with normal brightness: HDV recording 4.5 W DV recording 4.3 W 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.) HDR-HC5: 82 × 82 × 134 mm (3 1/4 × 3 1/4 × 5 3/8 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts 82 ×...
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