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2 Set the camcorder to standby mode.

On cleaning

DCR-HC90 NP-FA50 NP-FA90 DCR-HC80 1
Clean the video IR light with a dry soft cloth. You can remove stubborn stains with a cloth lightly dampened with a mild detergent solution, then dry the unit with a soft cloth. Never use strong solvents, such as thinner, benzine or alcohol, since these will damage the finish on the surface.

Video IR Light

/Operating Instructions/Mode demploi/ Manul de instrucciones/
The video light turns on automatically when using the camcorder in a dark place. In AUTO mode, the video light is turned off automatically after about 5 minutes even during recording. To turn off the video light when the light is on, switch the camcorder to OFF (CHG), or set the video light to OFF. To turn on the video light for the entire recording time, switch the video light to LIGHT.
7.2 V 3.6 W DC 6 V/3 W 100 cd 15 IR DCR-HC90 DCR-HC60 HVL-HIRL 8

Specifications

IR light segment Power requirements Power consumption Recording distance of the IR light (when the zoom is in the tele end position) Continuous lighting time Type of battery pack NP-FA50 NP-FA70 7.2 V DC Approx. 2.6 W Approx. 7 m (23 ft) (NightShot (plus)) Approx. 20 m (65 ft) (Super NightShot (plus)) Lighting duration Used with camcorder (DCR-HC90)* 45 (40) 90 (80)
To control the video light with the camcorder in standby mode
1 Set the power switch to LIGHT. 2 Set the camcorder to standby mode.
The video light is turned on in sync with the camcorder. To turn off the video light, switch the camcorder to OFF (CHG), or switch the video light to OFF.

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After use

Set the power switch to OFF.

NP-FA50 NP-FA70

The battery discharges while the camcorder is in standby mode. Be sure to switch from standby to OFF (CHG). Store in pouch when not in use. Make sure the video light has cooled down before storing it.

1m 100 3m 11 3,000 K 100

(Approx. minutes using fully-charged battery pack) * When used with the LCD panel closed. Duration with the LCD panel open is shown in parentheses. Video light segment Power requirements Power consumption Halogen lamp Maximum luminous intensity Lighting direction Lighting angle Continuous lighting time Type of battery pack 7.2 V Approx. 3.6 W 6 V DC/3 W Approx. 100 cd Horizontal Approx. 15 degrees Lighting duration Used with camcorder (DCR-HC90)* 35 (30) 70 (60)

D Lighting up a subject

When recording indoors with this unit, you can get clear and beautiful color pictures. For wide angle shots, the video light may not light the corners of pictures completely. Use the video light for shooting the main subject of the picture effectively. Fluorescent lights tend to produce flickering in the recording. Use of the video light may help to produce better pictures with less color blur.
38.5 60.5 40.5 mm 40 g IR 1

0564-62-5 HVL-HIRL

E Replacing the lamp
Use the Sony XB-3L xenon lamp. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility for replacement of xenon lamp XB-3L. Order the following parts number when purchasing the xenon lamp : A1099-823-s. The lamp is hot when it has just burned out. Wait until the lamp cools down before removing it.

English

(Approx. minutes using fully-charged battery pack) * When used with the LCD panel closed. Duration with the LCD panel open is shown in parentheses. Illumination range Colour temperature Average life of bulb This mark indicates the Active Interface Shoe System for use with Sony video products. Video components and accessories equipped with this system are designed to make effective recording simple. Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Dimensions Mass Included items Approx. 1 m (3 1/5 ft) (100 lux), Approx. 2 m (6 1/2 ft) (25 lux), Approx. 3 m (9 4/5 ft) (11 lux) Approx. 3,000 K Approx. 100 hours Approx. 38.5 60.5 40.5 mm (1 9/1/5/8 in.) (w/h/d) Approx. 40 g (1.5 oz.) Video IR light (1) Pouch (1) Set of printed documentation

IR LIGHT MAX LIGHT AUTO MIN
IR LIGHT NIGHTSHOT(PLUS) LED
1 Remove the front cover by inserting something like a coin after making sure that the unit is cool enough to handle. 2 Replace the lamp. 1 Cover the old lamp with the tube supplied with the new lamp for replacement and pull the tube out to replace the old lamp. 2 Insert the new lamp into the socket straightly. *Do not tilt the lamp. 3 Insert the pawls on the front cover and attach it.
The lamp is hot when it has just burned out. Make sure that the lamp is cool enough to handle. To prevent the lamp from being smudged with fingerprints, handle it with a dry cloth. If the lamp is smudged, wipe it completely clean.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
For the Customers in the U.S.A.
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 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 You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. NOTE: 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 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: 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.

A Attaching or removing the video IR light to a camcorder
Set the power switch of the video IR light to OFF before attaching or removing it from the camcorder.
NS IR IR 3 SUPER NS PLUS 2
To attach the video IR light
1 Make sure that you completely turn the lock knobA counterclockwise1. 2 Align the arrow on the rear of the video IR light2 with the arrow on the camcorder3. 3 Attach the shoe connector (terminal) of the video IR light to the concave part of the camcorder4, and then slide the video IR light in the direction of the arrow3. 4 Turn the lock knob clockwise until it clicks into place. 5 Turn the video IR light to the same direction as the camcorder lens. The video IR light can be rotated more than 180 degrees.

IR IR IR

AUTO OFF LIGHT AUTO 5
To remove the video IR light
1 Loosen the lock knob by turning it counterclockwise in the opposite direction of the arrow. 2 Push down and pull out the video IR light in the opposite direction of the arrow to remove it.
If you cannot insert the video IR light, turn the lock knob counterclockwise until it reaches the end to cancel the lock.

AUTO IR ON OFF IR IR 3W

For the Customers in CANADA
THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.
B Shooting in the dark (using the IR light)
The video IR light can be used on a camcorder with the NightShot (plus) function. For details of the NightShot (plus) operation, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the camcorder.

Features

When attached to a camcorder this unit functions as an IR light and a 3 W video light. This video IR light is compatible with camcorders that have an active interface shoe attached. The video IR light can therefore receive power via the camcorder. Video light ON/OFF is controlled with the camcorder in standby mode. When setting to AUTO, the video light comes on automatically in dark places. The IR light can be used on a camcorder with the NightShot (plus) function. Using the IR light, you can record more distant subjects in NightShot (plus) operation.
1 Set the power switch to IR LIGHT. 2 Slide the NIGHTSHOT (PLUS) switch on the camcorder to ON.
The LED on the side of the video IR light lights up

3 View the picture in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen, and adjust the brightness by sliding the changeover switchB.
The brightness can be adjusted in three stages.
When you set NS LIGHT to ON in the menu system of the camcorder, the built-in IR light of the camcorder will also light up. The distance between the IR light and the subject in the dark should be from about 2 m (6 1/2 ft) or more. When the subject is too close, IR light cannot light the subject completely. Since the recording distance will differ depending on the environment, be sure to check the brightness of the picture in step 3 before you start recording. When you set SUPER NS (PLUS) to ON, the recording distance will lengthen.

Precautions

XB-3L A-1099-823Be careful not to touch the lighting section, because the plastic window and surrounding surfaces are hot while the light is on and just after it is turned off. Never look directly at the bulb while the video light is on. Avoid placing the video light near combustible or volatile solvents such as alcohol or benzine. Do not let any solid object or liquid fall onto or into the video light. Do not knock or jolt the video light while it is turned on as it may damage or shorten the life of the bulb. Do not leave the video light on while it is resting on or against something; it may cause a fire or damage the video light. While using the video IR light, the battery supplies power to both the camcorder and the video IR light. This shortens the operating time of the battery to less than half of the normal time. Do not pick up the camcorder by the unit. Avoid placing or storing the video IR light in locations that are Extremely hot such as in a car parked in the sun In areas subject to direct sunlight or sources of high temperature, such a heating device Vibrating

Notes on IR light

The picture recorded with the IR light is nearly monochrome. IR light is invisible because it is infrared lighting. The emitting section may turn red.
* IR DC 7.2 V 2.6 W 7m 20 m

C Using the video light

To turn on the video light automatically in a dark place
1 Set the power switch to AUTO.

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Accessory Compatibility Chart

MODEL Battery

HDR-CX7E

HDR-SR7/5E

HDR-SR12E

HDR-SR10E

DCR-SR300/200E

DCR-SR85E

DCR-SR65E

DCR-SR46E

DCR-SR45E

HDR-UX7E

HDR-UX5E

DCR-DVD910E

DCR-DVD810E

DCR-DVD710E

DCR-DVD610E

HDR-HC9E

DCR-HC62E

DCR-HC52E

NP-FH50

NP-FH70

NP-FH100

Adaptor/ Charger

AC-VQH10 BC-TRP AC-L200 AC-VQH10 BC-TRP AC-L200
Semi-Soft/ Soft Carrying Case Carrying Case

LCS-HAB

LCS-SRC

LCS-BBA

LCS-DAB

Carrying Case

LCS-MX100 LCS-X10 LCS-X20 LCS-X30 LCS-MX100 LCS-X10 LCS-X20 LCS-X30
Multi Wide/ Tele Conversion Lens Wide Convension Lens Tele Convension Lens Polarising Filter

VF-37CPK S

VCL-E07A

VCL-HA07A

VCL-HG0737C

VCL-HG0730A

VCL-0630X

VCL-HG1737C

VCL-HG1730A

VCL-2030X

VF-30CPKX S

Neutral Density Filter

VF-R37NK VF-R30NKX VF-R37NK VF-R30NKX VF-R30NKX VF-R37NK VF-R30NKX VF-R37NK VF-R30NKX

Tripod

VCT-R100 VCT-R640 VCT-MTK VCT-R100 VCT-R640 VCT-MTK

Remote Tripod

VCT-50AV VCT-60AV VCT-80AV VCT-50AV VCT-60AV VCT-80AV

Remote Commander

RM-VD1 RM-AV2 RM-AV2 RM-VD1 RM-AV2 RM-AV2 RM-VD1 RM-AV2 RM-AV2

Flash/Light

HVL-HL1 HVL-HFL1 HVL-10NH HVL-10NH HVL-HL1 HVL-HFL1 HVL-10NH HVL-10NH

HVL-HL1 HVL-HFL1

HVL-10NH

IR Light

HVL-HIRL HVL-HIRL HVL-HIRL

Microphone

ECM-HST1 ECM-HGZ1 ECM-HW1 ECM-HST1 ECM-HGZ1 ECM-HW1

ECM-HGZ1

ECM-HW1

ECM-HST1

Water Housing

SPK-HCD SPK-HCD

VMC-15/30HD VMC-30VC
VMC-15FS VMC-30FS VMC-30FC VMC-14UMB2 VMC-15MHD VMC-30MHD VMC-15FS VMC-30FS VMC-15FS VMC-30FS VMC-14UMB2 VMC-15FS VMC-30FS VMC-14UMB2

VMC-15/30FS VMC-14UMB2

VMC-14UMB2 VMC-30FS

VMC-30FS

Printer

DPP-FP60 DPP-FP70

DPP-FP90

DPP-FP60

DPP-FP70
Memory Stick LCD Protector
Memory Stick DuoTM / Memory Stick PRO DuoTM
Memory Stick MicroTM + M2 Duo Adaptor
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Not all accessories are available in all countries. Not all colours are available in all countries (where colour variations are available). Please check with your local dealers. Information contained within correct as of time of printing. like.no.other is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

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