Types of Memory Stick you can use in your camcorder
You can use Memory Stick Duo marked with or (p. 74).
Memory Stick Duo (This size can be used with your camcorder.)

Viewfinder

Battery pack
Memory Stick (You cannot use with your camcorder.)

LCD panel

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.
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.
The camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof or waterproof. See On use and care (p. 78). Before connecting your camcorder to another device with a 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 malfunction of your camcorder. Connect the A/V connecting cable to the A/V OUT jack of the Handycam Station when using your camcorder attached to the Handycam Station to output audio and video signals. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the Handycam Station holding both the Handycam Station and the DC plug. Be sure to slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) when you insert the camcorder into the Handycam Station or remove the camcorder from it.

Continued ,

Read this first (Continued)
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. The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely highprecision 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.

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 country/region. 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.

Zooming.. 20 Recording in dark places (NightShot plus). 20 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects. 21 Recording in mirror mode. 21 Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture.. 21

EDIT/PLAY menu.44

Settings for editing or playing back in various modes

STANDARD SET menu.46

Settings while recording on a tape or other basic settings
TIME/LANGU. menu.49 Customizing Personal Menu.49

Dubbing/Editing

Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders..51 Recording pictures from a VCR, etc. (DCR-HC48E)..53 Dubbing pictures from a tape to a Memory Stick Duo..55 Deleting recorded pictures from the Memory Stick Duo..55 Marking images on the Memory Stick Duo with specific information (Print mark/Image protection)..56 Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer).57

Playback.. 22

Using PB zoom.. 24
Using the guide functions (USAGE GUIDE). 24 Searching for the starting point.. 25
Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH). 25 Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH). 26 Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review).. 26 Searching quickly for a desired scene (Zero set memory). 26

Using a Computer

What you can do with Windows computer. 59 Installing the First Step Guide and software.. 60 Viewing First Step Guide. 62 Using a Macintosh computer. 62

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting.. 63 Warning indicators and messages.. 70

Additional Information

Using your camcorder abroad. 73 Maintenance and precautions. 73
Usable cassette tapes. 73 About the Memory Stick. 74 About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack.. 76 About i.LINK.. 77 On using your camcorder. 78

Specifications. 82

Quick Reference
Identifying parts and controls. 85 Indicators displayed during recording/playback. 89 Index.. 92
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. 8) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1) (p. 8, 76)
CD-ROM Handycam Application Software (1) (p. 59) 21-pin adaptor (1) (p. 29) Mains lead (1) (p. 8)
For the models with the bottom surfaces only. mark printed on their
Operating Guide (This manual) (1)

NP-FH70 NP-FH100

300 695

370 845

* When the LCD backlight turns on. On the battery pack Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or the Battery Info (p. 10) will not be correctly displayed under the following conditions. 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 or the Handycam Station, even when the mains lead is disconnected from the wall socket. On the charging/recording/playback time Times measured with the camcorder at 25C (77F). (10C - 30C (50F - 86F) 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 socket when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall socket immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. 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 (mains) is still supplied to it while connected to the wall socket via the AC Adaptor.
Touch the button on the LCD screen. POWER switch
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 ::

DA TE 2007 Y

2 Set [Y] (year) with

touch.

, then

You can set any year up to the year 2079.
Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time (Continued)
3 Set [M] (month), then touch
and repeat for [D] (day), hour and minute. The clock starts.
Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording

Opening the lens cover

Slide the LENS COVER switch to OPEN.

To turn off the power

Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).

1 Play back the picture you want to magnify. 2 Magnify the picture with T (Telephoto). The screen is framed. 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].
You cannot change the zoom speed with the zoom buttons on the LCD frame.
1 Touch [GUIDE]. 2 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.
Searching for the starting point
Unavailable settings during Easy Handycam
During Easy Handycam operation, some 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.
If [SET] is not displayed in step 3, follow the instruction on the screen.
Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH)
[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. 18). Touch t
60min END SEARCH EXECUTING

1 0:00:00

CANCEL
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.
[END SEARCH] will not work correctly when there is a blank section between recorded sections on the tape.
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. 30).
Searching for the starting point (Continued)
Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH)
You can search for the start point to start the next recording while viewing the pictures on the screen. The sound is not played back during the search. Make sure that the CAMERA-TAPE lamp lights up (p. 18).
The last 2 seconds (approx.) of the most recently recorded scene are played back. Then, your camcorder is set to standby.
Searching quickly for a desired scene (Zero set memory)
Make sure that the PLAY/EDIT lamp lights up (p. 22).

SCENE SELECT

You can record pictures effectively in various situations with the SCENE SELECT function. B AUTO
Select to automatically record pictures effectively without the [SCENE SELECT] function.
PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) (
Select to bring out the subject such as people or flowers while creating a soft background.

TWILIGHT* (

SPOTLIGHT** (
Select to maintain the darkening atmosphere of the distant surroundings in twilight scenes.
Select to prevent peoples faces from appearing excessively white when subjects are lit by strong light.

CANDLE ( )

Select to maintain the dim atmosphere of a candlelit scene.
SPORTS** (Sports lesson) (
Select to minimize shake when shooting fast moving subjects.
SUNRSE SUNSET* (Sunrise & Sunset) ( )
Select to maintain the atmosphere of situations such as sunsets and sunrises.

BEACH** (

Select to prevent peoples faces from appearing dark in strong light or reflected light, such as at a beach in midsummer.

FIREWORKS* (

SNOW** (
Select to record all the splendor of fireworks.
Select this when shooting in very bright, white conditions, such as on a ski slope; otherwise picture may appear too dark.
CAMERA SET menu (Continued)
* Adjusted to focus on subjects farther away only. ** Adjusted not to focus on subjects a short distance away.

3 Touch

To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO] t.
When you operate the POWER switch or change the [SCENE SELECT] setting, the brightness of a picture may be changed even if you adjusted it in [EXPOSURE].
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. B AUTO
The white balance is adjusted automatically.

OUTDOOR (

1 Touch the point where you want to fix and adjust the exposure on the screen. appears. 2 Touch [END].
The white balance is appropriately adjusted for the following recording conditions:
Outdoors Night views, neon signs and fireworks Sunrise or sunset Under daylight fluorescent lamps
To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO] t [END].
If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is automatically set to [MANUAL].

INDOOR (n)

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

Select this to view pictures on a Memory Stick Duo on the computer or to import them to the computer. Refer to First Step Guide on the supplied CD-ROM for details.
change the playback direction* play back slowly**

(frame)

To reverse direction: (frame) t (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
Select this when you connect the camcorder to a PictBridge-compatible printer to print out directly (p. 57).

STREAM

Select this to view movies on a tape on the computer. b Notes
During Easy Handycam operation, [ STREAM] cannot be set.
* 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

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.
REC CTRL (Movie recording control)

See page 53.

X appears.
60min AUD DUB CTRL 0:00:00:00
AUD DUB CTRL (Audio dubbing)
Using the internal stereo microphone (p. 85), you can add sound to a tape already recorded in the 12-bit mode (p. 46) without erasing the original sound.
You cannot record additional audio: When the tape has been recorded in the 16-bit mode (p. 46). When the tape has been recorded in the LP mode. When your camcorder is connected via an i.LINK cable. When the tape has been recorded in 4CH MIC mode on other camcorders. On blank sections of the tape. When the tape has been recorded in a TV color system other than that of your camcorder (p. 73). When the write-protect tab of the cassette is set to SAVE (p. 73). On sections recorded in HDV format. When you add sound, the picture will not be output from the A/V OUT jack. Check the picture on the LCD screen or the viewfinder. You can only record additional audio over a tape recorded on your camcorder. The sound may deteriorate when you dub audio on a tape recorded on other camcorders (including other DCR-HC47E/HC48E camcorders).

AUDIO DUB

4 Touch (Play). Your camcorder starts audio recording via the internal stereo microphone. appears while recording the new sound in stereo 2 (ST2) during the playback of the tape. 5 Touch (Stop) when you want to stop recording. To dub on other scenes, repeat step 2 to select scenes, then touch [AUDIO DUB]. 6 Touch t. z Tips
To set the end point for audio dubbing, beforehand, press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander at the scene at which you want to stop audio dubbing during playback. After step 2 to 4, the recording stops automatically at the selected scene.
To check the recorded sound

Brightens the LCD screen. b Notes
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.

See page 91.

DATA CODE
During playback, displays information (data code) recorded automatically at the time of recording. B OFF
Data code is not displayed.
x LCD COLOR You can adjust the color on the LCD screen with /.
Low intensity High intensity

DATE/TIME

Displays the date and time.

CAMERA DATA (below)

Displays camera setting data.

60min 0:00:00:00

x VF B.LIGHT You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder. B NORMAL

100 AWB F1. 8 9dB

Brightens the viewfinder screen. b Notes
A SteadyShot off B Exposure C White balance D Gain E Shutter speed F Aperture value
STANDARD SET menu (Continued)
The exposure adjustment value (0EV), a shutter speed, and the aperture value appear when still images on a Memory Stick Duo are played back. 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.

DISP OUTPUT

B LCD PANEL
Shows displays such as the time code on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder.

V-OUT/PANEL

Shows displays such as the time code on the TV screen, LCD screen, and in the viewfinder.

REMAINING

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-TAPE with a cassette inserted. When you touch (Play/Pause).

MENU ROTATE

B NORMAL
Scrolls the menu items downwards by touching.

OPPOSITE

Scrolls the menu items upwards by touching.
A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off)

B 5 min

The camcorder is automatically turned off when you do not operate your camcorder for more than approximately 5 minutes.
Always displays the remaining tape indicator.
REMOTE CTRL (Remote control)
The default setting is [ON], allowing you to use the supplied Remote Commander (p. 88).
Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder from responding to a command sent by another VCR remote control unit.
The camcorder is not automatically turned off. b Notes
When you connect your camcorder to a wall socket, [A.SHUT OFF] is automatically set to [NEVER].

CALIBRATION BEEP

A beeping sound starts when you start/stop recording, or operate the touch panel.

5 Start playing the cassette on the
VCR. The picture played on the connected device appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder.
6 Touch [REC START] at the point
you want to start recording.

7 Stop recording.

Touch (Stop) or [REC PAUSE].

8 Touch

1 Perform steps 1 to 3 in

Recording movies.

2 Start playing the cassette on the
VCR. The pictures on the VCR appear on the screen of your camcorder.
3 Press PHOTO lightly at the scene
you want to record. Check the image and press it fully.
Dubbing 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 recorded on a tape. Make sure you have a recorded tape and a Memory Stick Duo inserted into your camcorder.
Deleting recorded pictures from the Memory Stick Duo

1 Slide the POWER switch

60min 60 min 0001 1010002

2 / MEMORY PLAY

2 Search and record the scene you
want to record. 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. delete with /.
3 Select a picture you want to

4 Touch

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 [0.2M] when playing back the 16:9 picture, or [VGA (0.3M)] when playing back the 4:3 picture.
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. 75), or when the selected picture is protected (p. 56).
To delete all pictures at once, select [ ALL ERASE] (p. 39). You can delete pictures on the index screen (p. 23). You can easily search for the picture to be deleted by displaying 6 pictures at once. Touch t [ DELETE] t the picture you want to delete t t [YES].
Marking images on the Memory Stick Duo with specific information (Print mark/Image

protection)

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 (p. 75).

3 Select the number of copies to be
printed with /. A maximum of 20 copies of the image can be printed.
3 Touch [PictBridge PRINT].
When connection is complete, (PictBridge connecting) appears on the screen.

1 / 10

PictBridge PRINT 101-0001
To print the date and time on the image, touch t [DATE/TIME] t [DATE] or [DAY&TIME] t.

5 Touch [EXEC] t [YES].

+ SET EXEC
One of the images stored on the Memory Stick Duo will be displayed.
When printing is finished, [Printing.] disappears and the image selection screen appears again. Touch [END] when printing is completed.
Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) (Continued)
Refer also to the operating instructions for the printer to be used. Do not attempt the following operations when is on the screen. The operations may not be performed properly. Operate the POWER switch. Disconnect the mains lead. Remove your camcorder from the Handycam Station. Disconnect the USB cable from the Handycam Station or 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. On some printer models, the top, bottom, right, and left edges of images may be trimmed. If you print a still image recorded in a 16:9 (wide) ratio, the left and right ends of the image may be trimmed widely. Some printer models may not support the date and time printing function. Refer to your printers 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.
What you can do with Windows computer
When you install the Picture Motion Browser on a Windows computer from the supplied CD-ROM, you can enjoy the following operations.
You cannot install the supplied software, Picture Motion Browser, on a Macintosh computer.

6 Click [FirstStepGuide(HTML)].
Installation starts. When [Save is complete] appears, click [OK] to finish the installation.

x Microsoft DirectX 9.0c

Software required to handle movies Restart the computer if required to complete the installation. The short-cut icons, such as [ ] (Picture Motion Browser), appear on the desktop. Using a Computer
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)].

Installing the software

1 Perform steps 1 to 3 in Installing
the First Step Guide (p. 60).
7 Remove the CD-ROM from the
disc drive of your computer.
2 Click [Install]. 3 Select the language for the
application to be installed, then click [Next]. After you install the software, a shortcut icon for the customers registration website is created on the desktop. Once you register on the website, you can get secure and useful customer support. http://www.sony.net/registration/di/
4 Check your country/region, then

click [Next].

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.
You can also start by selecting [Start] t [Programs] ([All Programs] for Windows XP) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [FirstStepGuide] t Your camcorders 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]. Refer to the First Step Guide in PDF 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.
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.
The supplied software Picture Motion Browser does not operate on Mac OS. Refer to First Step Guide for the details on connecting your camcorder to the computer and copying the still images.
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)
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 setting, to general operation the first time you use the software. Referring to Installing the First Step Guide, start the First Step Guide, then follow the instructions.

The indicated time may not be correct in certain circumstances. For example, when you open or close the LCD panel, it takes about 1 minute to display the correct remaining battery time.
The battery pack discharges too quickly.
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 wornout. Replace it with a new one (p. 8, 76).

LCD screen/viewfinder

The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged.
Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) (p. 8). Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 8). Connect the mains lead to the wall socket properly. Insert your camcorder into the Handycam Station correctly (p. 8). The battery charge is completed (p. 8).
A rippling effect appears on the LCD screen when you touch it.
This is not a malfunction. Do not press hard on the LCD screen.
You cannot turn the LCD backlight off.
During Easy Handycam operation (p. 17), you cannot turn the LCD backlight on/off by pressing and holding DISP/BATT INFO.
The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged.
Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 8). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall socket and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be worn-out.
You cannot turn off the indicator.
You cannot turn off. Touch check the warning messages (p. 72). to
The buttons do not appear on the touch panel.
Touch the LCD screen lightly. Press DISP/BATT INFO on your camcorder (or DISPLAY on the Remote Commander) (p. 86, 88).
The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.
The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not work at all.
Adjust the touch panel ([CALIBRATION]) (p. 79).
Menu items are grayed out.
You cannot select grayed items in the current recording/playback situation.
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.

is not displayed.

During Easy Handycam operation, not all menu items are functional. Cancel Easy Handycam operation (p. 16).
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.

Maintenance and precautions (Continued)

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, with your camcorder. However, we do not guarantee the operation of all types of Memory Stick Duo on your camcorder.
Types of Memory Stick Recording/ Playback
REC: The cassette can be recorded. SAVE: The cassette cannot be recorded (write-protected).

REC SAVE

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.
Do not put a label along this border.
Memory Stick (without MagicGate) Memory Stick Duo (without MagicGate)*1 MagicGate Memory Stick Memory Stick Duo (with MagicGate)*1 MagicGate Memory Stick Duo *1 Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo *1

a a*2*3 a*3 a*2*3

Labeling position
x After using the cassette 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. x When cleaning the gold-plated connector 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.
*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 MagicGate is a Sony-developed copyright protection technology that records and transfers contents in an encrypted format. Note that data that uses MagicGate technology cannot be recorded or played on your camcorder. 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. 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.

Gold-plated connector

Data read/write speed may vary depending on the combination of the Memory Stick and Memory Stick compliant product you use.
Do not insert anything other than a Memory Stick Duo into the Memory Stick Duo slot. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
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.

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 condensation. Eject the cassette] or [% Moisture condensation. Turn off for 1H.]
appears. The indicator will not appear when the moisture condenses on the lens. 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:
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.

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). Mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback picture or the screen is displayed in blue.
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. 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. 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.
Playback pictures do not move. Playback pictures do not appear or the sound breaks off. [x Dirty video head. Use a cleaning cassette.] appears on the screen during recording/playback. The video heads will wear 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. Please contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility to have the video heads replaced.

8th January, 2007
MINIDV HANDYCAM: AFFORDABLE, EASY-TO-USE NEW RANGE WITH ENHANCED FEATURES
Memories can fade, but with the new range of affordable MiniDV camcorders from Sony you can capture them for life. The new Sony DV Handycam range packs more user-friendly features than ever plus an awesome optical zoom range and incredible battery STAMINA. Performance-packed yet compact and supremely easy to use, the latest Sony DV Handycam range underlines the continuing popularity of affordable, widely available DV format tapes and the tremendous choice of PC-based editing solutions. Setting new standards more powerful zoom, longer battery life Exciting new styling ensures that the new DV Handycam line-up stands out from the crowd. Good looks aside, the range sets new standards with up to 40x optical zoom performance (with 20% wider angle than previous models) and the longest shooting times of up to 14 hours STAMINA (with optional battery) yet from a single battery charge. Shooting in low light is also enhanced with a new Auto Slow Shutter mode (HC47E) that automatically boosts minimum illumination performance up to 4lux compared with 7 lux on previous model.
Great results with less fuss new Usage Guide for simple operation Latest Handycam DV models are easier to use than ever before. A helpful new Usage Guide function (excludes HC27E) offers a concise explanation of main functions on the camcorders LCD touch screen. The supplied Handycam Station (HC45E/HC47E) provides fuss-free
connectivity with a television or PC plus automatic battery charging with no need to keep re-plugging wires. All new Sony DV Handycam models feature high quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar optics plus Super SteadyShot image stabilisation for crisper, clearer pictures during handheld shooting. Teaming great looks with serious performance, the new Sony DV line-up is easier to use and more affordable than ever. Optional Accessories New-generation InfoLITHIUM H Series batteries feature Hybrid Lithium-Ion cells and ActiFORCE battery technology for higher capacity and faster recharging plus a more accurate, responsive indication of remaining capacity. Compatible with all latest Handycam models, three new batteries (NP-FH100, NP-FH70 and NP-FH50) offer capacities of 3980mAh, 1800mAh and 900mAh respectively. All can also be used with older camcorders using P Series batteries. Two new wide angle lenses have also been introduced. The VCL-HA07A and the extremely compact VCL-E07A offer wider compatibility with the Handycam range at an even more affordable price. Other additions include stylish carry cases and the SPK-HCC Sports Pack that waterproofs your Handycam down to 5 metres.

Key specifications

DCR-HC47E
n Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens n 1 Megapixel Advanced HAD CCD n STAMINA up to 10 hours (with optional battery) n 25x Optical Zoom / 2000x Digital Zoom n 2.7-inch Wide, Hybrid LCD screen with touch panel n Auto Slow Shutter n Handycam Station n USB Streaming

DCR-HC45E/37E

n Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens n 800K pixels Advanced HAD CCD n 40x Optical Zoom / 2000x Digital Zoom n STAMINA up to 14 hours (with optional battery) n 2.5-inch LCD screen with touch panel n Handycam Station (HC45E only) n USB Streaming

DCR-HC27E

n Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens n 800K pixels Advanced HAD CCD n 20x Optical Zoom / 800x Digital Zoom n STAMINA up to 14 hours (with optional battery) n 2.5-inch LCD screen with touch panel
The Sony Handycam DCR-HC27E, DCR-HC37E, DCR-HC45E and DCR-HC47E will be available throughout Europe from February 2007 and will be available to pre-order at www.sonystyle-europe.com
For more information, please contact your local PR person.

About Sony:

Sony manufactures audio, video, communications and information technology products for the global consumer and professional markets. With its music, pictures, game and online businesses, Sony is uniquely positioned to be one of the Worlds Leading Consumer Brands.
Sony recorded consolidated annual sales of EUR 54.96 billion (yen 7,475 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006 and it employs approximately 158,500 people worldwide.
In Europe, Sony recorded consolidated annual sales of EUR 12.61 billion (yen 1,715 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, based on an average market exchange rate for the same period of yen 136 to the EUR. Sony Europe, headquartered at the Sony Center am Potsdamer Platz in Berlin, is responsible for the company's European electronics business and registered consolidated sales of EUR 8.22 billion (yen 1,118 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006.
For more information on Sony Europe, please visit http://www.sony-europe.com and http://www.sony-europe.com/presscenter