Viewfinder

Battery pack
Black point LCD panel White, red, blue or green point
The camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof or waterproof. See Maintenance and precautions (p. 65). Before connecting your camcorder to another device with an i.LINK cable, be sure to insert the connector plug the correct way, and not forcibly to avoid damaging the terminal, or cause a malfunction of your camcorder.
Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause malfunctions. 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.

Continued ,

Read this first (Continued)

On recording

Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the picture and sound are recorded without any problems. 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 countries/regions. To view your recordings on a TV, you need a PAL 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.
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.
* MTF stands for Modulation Transfer Function. The number value indicates the amount of light from a subject coming into the lens.

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 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. 14). The illustrations used on this manual are based on the model DCR-HC28E. The model name is indicated on the bottom of your camcorder. Design and specifications of recording media and accessories are subject to change without notice.

Table of Contents

Read this first...2
Step 1: Checking supplied items..8 Step 2: Charging the battery pack..9 Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly..12 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder.13 Step 5: Using the touch panel...14

Changing the language setting... 14 Checking the screen indicators (Display guide).. 14
Step 6: Setting the date and time...16 Step 7: Inserting a Cassette..17

Recording/Playback

Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam)...18 Recording....20 Playback....21 Functions used for recording/playback, etc..22
Recording To use zoom To record in dark places (NightShot plus) To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT) To adjust the focus for an off center subject (SPOT FOCUS) To fix the exposure for the selected subject (Flexible spot meter) To record in mirror mode To use a tripod To use a Shoulder Belt Playback To play back the images with added special effects (Picture effect) Recording/playback To check the remaining battery (Battery Info) To turn off the operation confirmation beep (BEEP) To initialize the settings (RESET) Other part names and functions
Indicators displayed during recording/playback..24 Searching for the starting point..26
Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH).... 26 Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH)... 26 Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review).. 27
Playing the picture on a TV... 28

Using the Menu

Using the menu items... 30
Operation button items... 32 Menu items.... 37 MANUAL SET menu... 38
PROGRAM AE/P EFFECT, etc.

CAMERA SET menu... 39

D ZOOM/WIDE SEL/STEADYSHOT, etc.

PLAYER SET/

AUDIO MIX

VCR SET menu... 41

LCD/VF SET menu.. 41
LCD B.L./LCD COLOR/VF B.L., etc

TAPE SET menu... 42

REC MODE/AUDIO MODE/REMAIN

SETUP MENU menu... 43

CLOCK SET/LANGUAGE, etc.

OTHERS menu... 44

WORLD TIME/BEEP, etc.

Dubbing/Editing

Dubbing to VCR/DVD device, etc.. 45 Recording pictures from a VCR, etc. (DCR-HC28E).. 47 Dubbing sound to a recorded tape.. 48 Jacks to connect external devices.. 50

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting... 51 Warning indicators and messages.. 58

Additional Information

Using your camcorder abroad...61 Usable cassette tapes...61 About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack..62 About i.LINK...64 Maintenance and precautions...65 Specifications....68 Index...71
Step 1: Checking supplied items
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. 9) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP30 (1) (p. 9, 62)
Operating Guide (This manual) (1)

Mains lead (1) (p. 9)

A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 28, 45)

Lens cap (1) (p. 12, 20)

To attach the lens cap
Attach the lens cap to the metal fittings of the grip belt, as illustrated below, using the strap.
Step 2: Charging the battery pack
You can charge the InfoLITHIUM battery pack (P series/H series) (p. 62) after attaching it to your camcorder.

POWER switch

2 Slide the POWER switch in the
direction of the arrow to OFF(CHG) (The default setting).

DC IN jack

3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the

DC plug

DC IN jack on your camcorder.
To the wall socket AC Adaptor Mains lead
1 Align the terminals of the battery
pack and your camcorder 1, then attach the battery pack and click it into place 2.
DC IN jack With the v mark facing to the LCD screen
Step2: Charging the battery pack (Continued)
4 Connect the mains lead to the AC
Adaptor and the wall socket.

CHG (charge) lamp

To remove the battery pack
1 Slide the POWER switch to OFF(CHG). Hold down the V BATT(battery) release lever with one hand. 2 Remove the battery in the direction of the arrow with the other hand.
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts.
5 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off
when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug.
V BATT (battery) release lever
When storing the battery pack
Fully discharge the battery before storing it for an extended period (p. 63).
Charging time To use an outside power source
You can operate your camcorder using the power from the wall socket by making the same connections as you do when charging the battery pack. The battery pack will not lose its charge in this case. Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack.
Battery pack Charging time
NP-FP30 (supplied) NP-FP50 NP-FP71 NP-FP90 NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100

Touch setting. and [MENU] to display adjustable menu settings. See page 30 for details on
Almost all the settings return to the default setting automatically (p. 37). Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you want to add any effects or settings to the images. Almost all the settings are returned to the previous situation.
x Unavailable buttons during Easy Handycam
During Easy Handycam operation, the BACK LIGHT button (p. 22) is unavailable. [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation.] appears if operations not available during Easy Handycam are attempted.
Lens cap Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on the sides of the cap
POWER switch REC START/ STOP
1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on

the CAMERA lamp.

2 Press REC START/STOP to start recording.
The indicator (A) changes [STBY] to [REC].

To stop movie recording

Press REC START/STOP again.
1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow
repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.

2 Start playing back.

Touch playback.
to rewind the tape to the desired point, then touch
to start Recording/Playback
A Stop B Play/Pause toggles as you touch it
Playback automatically stops if pause is engaged for more than 3 minutes.

C Rewind/Fast forward

To adjust the volume
Touch t [PAGE1] t [VOL], then / to adjust the volume.
To search for a scene during playback
Touch and hold / during playback (Picture Search), or forwarding or rewinding the tape (Skip Scan).
You can play back in various modes ([V SPD PLAY], p. 36).

while fast

Functions used for recording/playback, etc.
Wider range of view: (Wide angle)

Close view: (Telephoto)

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. You can set [D ZOOM] (p. 39) if you want to zoom to a level greater than 20. 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. [STEADYSHOT] may not reduce image blurring as desired when the power zoom lever is set to the T (Telephoto) side.
To record in dark places (NightShot plus).. 2

q; 9 8

Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch 2 to ON. ( and [NIGHTSHOT PLUS] appear.)

Touch the point where you want to fix and adjust the exposure on the screen. appears.
To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [ AUTO] or set [EXPOSURE] to [ AUTO].
If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is automatically set to [MANUAL]. The setting returns to [ AUTO] when you turn the power off for more than 12 hours.

MOSC. FADER

DISP GUIDE (Display Guide)*

See page 14.

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. Using the viewfinder You can adjust [EXPOSURE] and [FADER] while using the viewfinder by having the LCD panel rotated 180 degrees and closed with the screen facing out.
1 Make sure that the CAMERA lamp lights up. 2 Close the LCD panel with the screen facing out. appears. 3 Touch. 4 Touch. The LCD screen is turned off. 5 Touch the LCD screen while checking the display in the viewfinder. [EXPOSURE], etc. are displayed. 6 Touch the button you want to set. [EXPOSURE]: Adjust with / , and touch. [FADER]: Touch it repeatedly to select a desired effect. : The LCD screen lights up.

See page 37.

You can add the following effects to currently recording pictures.
1 Select the desired effect in standby mode (to fade in) or recording mode (to fade out), then touch t. 2 Press REC START/STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing and disappears when the fade is complete.
To cancel [FADER] before starting the operation, touch [ OFF] in step 1.
If you press REC START/STOP once, the setting is canceled.
To hide the buttons, touch

Fading out Fading in

END SCH (END SEARCH)

See page 26.

Operation button items (Continued)

EXPOSURE

You can fix the brightness of a picture manually. Adjust the brightness when the subject is much brighter or darker than the background.

INDOOR (n)

The white balance is adjusted to be appropriate for the following recording conditions:
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

AUTO MANU AL EXPOSURE

ONE PUSH (
1 Touch [MANUAL]. appears. 2 Adjust the exposure by touching.
To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [ AUTO].
You can adjust [EXPOSURE] and [FADER] while using the viewfinder by having the LCD panel rotated 180 degrees and closed with the screen facing out (p. 33). The setting returns to [ AUTO] when you turn the power off for more than 12 hours.

The white balance will be adjusted according to the ambient light. 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 Touch. flashes quickly. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing.
Do not shake your camcorder while is flashing quickly. flashes slowly if white balance could not be set. If keeps flashing even after you have touched , set [WHT BAL] to [ AUTO]. If you have changed the battery pack while [ AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder outdoors after inside use with the [EXPOSURE] set (or vice versa), select [ AUTO] and aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color balance adjustment. Redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure if you change the [PROGRAM AE] settings, or bring your camcorder outdoors from inside the house, or vice versa. Set [WHT BAL] to [ AUTO] or [ONE PUSH] under white or cool white fluorescent lamps. The setting returns to [ AUTO] when you turn the power off for more than 12 hours.

[PAGE2]

WHT BAL (White balance)
You can adjust the color balance to the brightness of the recording environment. B AUTO
The white balance is adjusted automatically.

OUTDOOR (

Outdoors Night views, neon signs and fireworks Sunrise or sunset Under daylight fluorescent lamps

LCD BRT (LCD bright)

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. The recorded picture will not be affected by this operation. Adjust the brightness with /.

DATA CODE*

During playback, displays information (data code) recorded automatically at the time of recording. B OFF
Data code is not displayed.
When the PLAY/EDIT lamp lights up
You can use the video operation buttons ( / / / ) on every PAGE.

DATE/TIME

Displays the date and time.

CAM DATA (below)

Displays camera setting data.

60min 0:00:00:00

[PAGE1]

100 AWB F1. 8 9dB FN

VOL* (Volume)

See page 21.

A SteadyShot off B Exposure C White balance D Gain E Shutter speed F Aperture value
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 [DATE/TIME] only.

[PAGE3]

V SPD PLAY (Various speed playback)
You can play back in various modes while viewing movies.
1 Touch the following buttons during playback.

To Touch

A DUB CTRL (Audio dubbing)

See page 49.

REC CTRL (Recording control) (DCR-HC28E)

See page 47.

change the playback direction* play back slowly**
(frame) [ySLOW] To reverse direction: (frame) t [ySLOW] (double speed) To reverse direction: (frame) t (double speed) (frame) during playback pause. To reverse direction: (frame) during frame playback.
play back 2 times faster (double speed) play back frame by frame
* Horizontal lines may appear at the top, bottom, or in the center of the screen. This is not a malfunction. **Pictures output from the DV Interface (i.LINK) cannot be played back smoothly in slow mode.

2 Touch [

RET.] t
To return to the normal playback mode, touch (Play/Pause) twice (once from frame playback).
You will not hear the recorded sound. You may see mosaic-like images of the previously played picture.

Menu items

Available menu items (z) vary depending on which lamp is lit. During Easy Handycam operation, the following settings are automatically applied (p. 18). CAMERA PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam

MANUAL SET menu (p. 38)

PROGRAM AE P EFFECT AUTO SHTR z z z z z z z z z AUTO OFF ON OFF 4:3 ON OFF ON

CAMERA SET menu (p. 39)

D ZOOM WIDE SEL STEADYSHOT EDITSEARCH N.S.LIGHT
PLAYER SET (DCR-HC27E)/ VCR SET (DCR-HC28E) menu (p. 41)
AUDIO MIX 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 BRT NORMAL BRT NORMAL SP SP 12BIT AUTO z z ON * z 5min LCD

LCD/VF SET menu (p. 41)

LCD B.L. LCD COLOR VF B.L. WIDE DISP

TAPE SET menu (p. 42)

REC MODE (DCR-HC27E) REC MODE (DCR-HC28E) AUDIO MODE REMAIN

SETUP MENU menu (p. 43)

CLOCK SET LANGUAGE DEMO MODE

OTHERS menu (p. 44)

WORLD TIME BEEP A.SHUT OFF DISP OUT
* The value set before Easy Handycam operation will be retained during Easy Handycam operation.

MANUAL SET menu

PROGRAM AE/P EFFECT, etc. The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 30 for details on selecting menu items.

You can select how a 16:9 aspect ratio picture appears in the viewfinder and the LCD screen by setting [WIDE SEL] to [16:9 WIDE]. The recorded picture will not be affected by this operation. B LETTER BOX
Normal setting (standard type of display)

AUDIO MODE

B 12BIT
Records in the 12-bit mode (2 stereo sounds).

SQUEEZE

Expands the picture vertically if black bands at the top and bottom in 16:9 aspect ratio are undesirable.

16BIT (

Records in the 16-bit mode (1 stereo sound with high quality).

SETUP MENU menu

REMAIN

B AUTO

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 with a cassette inserted. When you touch (Play/Pause).
CLOCK SET/LANGUAGE, etc. See page 30 for details on selecting menu items.

See page 16.

Always displays the remaining tape indicator.

LANGUAGE

You can select the language to be used on the LCD screen.
Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]] (simplified English) for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options.

DEMO MODE

The default setting is [ON], allowing you to view the demonstration in about 10 minutes, after you have removed a cassette from your camcorder, and slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the CAMERA lamp.
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.) When a cassette is inserted. When the POWER switch is set to other than CAMERA.

OTHERS menu

WORLD TIME/BEEP, etc. The default settings are marked with B. See page 30 for details on selecting menu items.
DISP OUT (Display output)
Shows displays such as the time code on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder.

WORLD TIME

When using your camcorder abroad, you can set the time difference by touching / , 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.

2 Prepare your VCR/DVD device for
recording. When dubbing to the VCR, insert a cassette for recording. When dubbing to the DVD recorder, insert a DVD for recording. If your recording device has an input selector, set it to the appropriate input (such as video input1, video input2).
To record the date/time and camera settings data when connected by the A/V connecting cable, display them on the screen (p. 35, 44). The following cannot be output via the DV Interface (i.LINK): Indicators Pictures edited using [P EFFECT] (p. 38) When connected using an i.LINK cable, the recorded picture becomes rough when a picture is paused on your camcorder while recording to a VCR. When connected using an i.LINK cable, data code (date/time/camera settings data) may not be displayed or recorded depending on the device or application.
3 Connect your VCR/DVD device to
your camcorder as a recording device. Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of a VCR or a DVD device.
4 Start playback on the camcorder,
and recording on the VCR/DVD device. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your recording device for details.
5 When dubbing is complete, stop
your camcorder and the VCR/DVD device.
Recording pictures from a VCR, etc. (DCRHC28E)
Using an i.LINK cable (optional), you can record pictures from a VCR, etc., on a tape. Be sure to insert a cassette for recording in your camcorder beforehand. You can connect your camcorder to a VCR etc. or an i.LINK-compatible device using the i.LINK cable (optional). Connect your camcorder to the wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 9). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.
You cannot record pictures on your camcorder from a VCR etc. that does not have an i.LINK jack. You cannot input picture and sound separately. Your camcorder can only record from a PAL source. For example, French system video/broadcasts (SECAM) will not be recorded correctly. See page 61 for details on TV color systems.

To i.LINK jack

DV Interface (i.LINK)
AV device with i.LINK output jack

i.LINK cable (optional)

1 Connect your VCR to your
camcorder with an i.LINK cable.
The indicator appears when you connect your camcorder and other devices via an i.LINK cable. (This indicator may also appear on the connected device.)

3 Slide the POWER switch

repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/ EDIT lamp.
4 Set your camcorder to recording

4 Touch

(Play) and start playing back the audio you want to record at the same time. appears while recording the new sound in stereo 2 (ST2) during the playback of the tape.
(Stop) when you want to stop recording. To dub on other scenes, repeat step 2 to select scenes, then touch [AUDIO DUB].
Jacks to connect external devices

Open the jack cover.

A For DCR-HC27E: DV OUT Interface (i.LINK) (p. 45) For DCR-HC28E: DV Interface (i.LINK) (p. 45, 47) B A/V (audio/video) OUT jack (p. 28, 45) C DC IN jack (p. 9)
If you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer.
Overall operations/Easy Handycam
The power does not turn on.
Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 9). Use the AC Adaptor to connect to a wall socket (p. 9).
The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall socket or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it after about 1 minute. Press the RESET button (p. 23) using a sharp-pointed object. (If you press the RESET button, all settings are reset.)

Buttons do not work.

During Easy Handycam operation, not all buttons are functional (p. 19).
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. Previously made settings are restored when you cancel the Easy Handycam operation (p. 18, 37).
[DEMO MODE] does not start.
You cannot view the demonstration together with NightShot plus (p. 22). Eject the cassette from your camcorder (p. 17).

The camcorder gets warm.

The camcorder may get warmer while you use it. This is not a malfunction.

Batteries/Power sources

The power abruptly turns off.
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. 44), or turn on the power again (p. 12), or use the AC Adaptor. Charge the battery pack (p. 9).
The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged.
Slide the POWER switch to OFF(CHG) (p. 9). Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 9). Connect the mains lead to the wall socket properly (p. 9). The battery charge is completed (p. 10).
Troubleshooting (Continued)
The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged.
Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 9). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall socket and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be worn-out.
The power turns off frequently although the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate.

Make sure the power source (battery pack or AC Adaptor) is connected correctly (p. 9). Remove the battery pack from the camcorder, then attach it again (p. 10). Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 9). Moisture condensation has occurred inside the camcorder (p. 65).
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.
The remaining tape indicator is not displayed.
Set [ REMAIN] to [ON] to always display the remaining tape indicator (p. 43).
The cassette is noisier during rewinding or fast-forwarding.
When using the AC Adaptor, rewind/fast forward speed increases (compared with battery operation) and therefore increases noise. This is not a malfunction.
Refer also to Adjusting the image during recording (p. 54). The tape does not start when you press REC START/STOP.
Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the CAMERA lamp (p. 20). 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. 62). The tape is stuck to the drum due to moisture condensation. Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour, then re-insert the cassette (p. 65).
You cannot record a smooth transition on a tape from the last recorded scene to the next.
Perform END SEARCH (p. 26). Do not remove the cassette. (The picture will be recorded continuously without a break even when you turn the power off.) Do not record pictures in SP mode and LP mode on the same tape. Avoid stopping then recording a movie in the LP mode.

[END SCH] does not work.

Do not eject the cassette after recording (p. 26). There is nothing recorded on the cassette.
[END SCH] does not work correctly.
There is a blank section between recorded sections of the tape. This is not a malfunction.
Adjusting the image during recording
Refer also to Menu (p. 56). The auto focus does not function.
Set [FOCUS] to [ AUTO] (p. 32). The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually (p. 32).
[STEADYSHOT] does not function.
Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 40).
The BACK LIGHT function does not function.
In the following settings, the BACK LIGHT function is canceled. [MANUAL] of [EXPOSURE] [SPOT METER] The BACK LIGHT function does not work during Easy Handycam operation (p. 19).
A vertical band appears when recording candlelight or electric light in the dark.
This occurs when the contrast between the subject and the background is too high. This is not a malfunction.
A vertical band appears when recording a bright subject.

LCD screen

Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD screen, as it may cause damage. 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.
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).

Video head

If the video heads are dirty, video or sound distortion may be apparent. If the following problem occurs, clean the video heads for 10 seconds with the Sony DVM12CLD cleaning cassette (optional).
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 LCD screen (CALIBRATION) 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 socket using the supplied AC Adaptor during the operation.
1 Slide the POWER switch to OFF(CHG). 2 Eject the cassette from your camcorder, then disconnect any connecting cables except the AC Adaptor from your camcorder. 3 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp while pressing DISP/BATT INFO on your camcorder, and keep pressing down DISP/BATT INFO for about 5 seconds. 4 Touch the displayed on the screen with the corner of the Memory Stick or the like.

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. Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or vinyl objects for a long period of time.
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 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.
The position of the changes. If you did not press the right spot, start from step 4 again.

Tape counter..24 TAPE SET menu.42 Tape..See Cassette Telephoto.. 22 Time code..24 Touch panel. 14 Trademark.. 70 Tripod.. 23 TV..28, 47 TV color systems.61
NEG.ART..38 NightShot plus..22 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch...22 NTSC.61 N.S.LIGHT (NightShot Light)..40

Using abroad. 61

V SPD PLAY (Various speed playback)..36 VCR SET menu..41 VF B.L. (Viewfinder back light).42 Video head..66 Video operation buttons.24 Viewfinder..13 Back light..42 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever..13 VOL (Volume)..21 V-OUT/LCD..44
Wall socket..9 Warning indicators.58 Warning messages.59 WHITE..33 WHT BAL (White balance)..34, 56
Wide angle..22 WIDE DISP (Wide display)..42 WIDE SEL (Wide select)..40 WORLD TIME.44 Write-protect tab.62

Zoom..22 Zoom lever..22

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