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WARNING

To 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 “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

IMPORTANT

SAFEGUARDS

For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference.

Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them.

Use

Power Sources

This set should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of electrical power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. For those sets designed to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

Polarization

This set may be equipped with a polarized ac power cord plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other).

This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by forcing it in.

Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this can result in fire or electric shock.

Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into the set through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the set.

Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.

Cleaning

Unplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set.

Installation

Water and Moisture

Do not use power-line operated sets near water – for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

Power-Cord Protection

Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to the plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord exits from the appliance.

Accessories

Do not place the set on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The set may fall, causing serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious damage to the set. Use only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer.

Ventilation

The slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the set, and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered.

–Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials.

–Never block the slots and openings by placing the set on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.

–Never place the set in a confined space, such as a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is provided.

–Do not place the set near or over a radiator or heat register, or where it is exposed to direct sunlight.

Lightning

For added protection for this set during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for

long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the set due to lightning and power-line surges.

Service

Damage Requiring Service

Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

–When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

–If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the set.

–If the set has been exposed to rain or water.

–If the set has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged.

–If the set does not operate normally when following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are specified in the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the set to normal operation.

–When the set exhibits a distinct change in performance – this indicates a need for service.

Servicing

Do not attempt to service the set yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Replacement parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to the set, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer) to determine that the set is in safe operating condition.

Read this first

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

WARNING

Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

CAUTION

Replace the battery with the specified type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result.

For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA

RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable.

You can help preserve our

environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. For more information regarding

recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1- 800-822- 8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.

Battery pack

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.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. HDR-HC9

Serial No.

Model No. AC-

Serial No.

For customers in the U.S.A.

If you have any questions about this product, you may call:

Sony Customer Information Center 1-800- 222-SONY (7669).

The number below is for the FCC related matters only.

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model No.: HDR-HC9

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.

Telephone number: 858-942-2230

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.

Notes

HDR-HC9 is to be used with AC Adaptor Model AC-L200/L200B.

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.

The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

For the State of California, USA only

Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply, See

www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate.

Notes on use

Your camcorder is supplied with two kinds of manuals

–“Operating Guide” (This manual)

–“First Step Guide” for using your camcorder while connected to a computer (stored on the supplied CD-ROM)

Type of cassette you can use in your camcorder

You can use mini DV cassettes marked with . Your camcorder is not compatible with the Cassette Memory function (p. 91).

Types of “Memory Stick” you can use in your camcorder

You can use “Memory Stick” that have the logo shown below (p. 92).

– (“Memory Stick Duo”)

– (“Memory Stick PRO Duo”)

– (“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”)

“Memory Stick Duo”

(This size can be used with your camcorder.)

“Memory Stick”

(You cannot use with your camcorder.)

•You cannot use any type of memory card except “Memory Stick Duo.”

•“Memory Stick PRO Duo” can be used only with “Memory Stick PRO” compatible equipment.

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•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.

Memory Stick Duo Adaptor

Using the camcorder

•Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts.

•The camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof or waterproof.

See “On using your camcorder” (p. 96).

•When connecting your camcorder to another device with communication cables, be sure to insert the connector plug in the correct way.

Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will damage the terminal and may result in a malfunction of your camcorder.

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.

Black point

White, red, blue or green point

•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.

About changing the language setting

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. 17).

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

Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions

Settings for editing or playing back in various modes

Settings while recording on a tape or other basic settings

Viewing on a high definition TV (p. 34)

Pictures recorded in the HDV format can be played back as crisp HD (high definition) pictures on a high definition TV.

• For details on HDV1080i compliant TVs, see page 34.

Viewing on a 16:9 (wide)/4:3 TV (p. 36)

Your camcorder can down convert video recorded in the HDV format to SD (standard definition) image quality for playback on a conventional TV.

Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders (p. 64)

Connecting to an HDV1080i device

A supplied i.LINK cable allows you to copy pictures in HD (high definition) image quality.

Connecting to an HDV1080i non-compliant device

Your camcorder can down convert HDV format video to SD (standard definition) image quality to enable copying.

Connecting to a computer (p. 73)

Using the supplied software, you can import movies from a tape or still images from a “Memory Stick Duo” to the computer. You can also edit the imported movies and create a DVD-video in SD (standard definition) image quality.

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. 13)

Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 13)

Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 106)

A button-type lithium battery is already installed.

A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 34, 64)

Component video cable (1) (p. 34)

i.LINK cable (1) (p. 34, 64, 67, 75)

USB cable (1) (p. 71)

Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1) (p. 13, 93)

Lens hood (1) (p. 105)

Remove the lens hood when you use the flash, Nightshot or SuperNightshot, or its shadow will appear in the picture.

CD-ROM “Handycam Application

Software” (1) (p. 75)

Operating Guide (This manual) (1)

To remove the battery pack

Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Slide the BATT (battery release) lever and remove the battery pack.

BATT (battery release) lever

When storing the battery pack

Fully discharge the battery before storing it for an extended period (p. 94).

To check the remaining battery (Battery Info)

Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then press DISPLAY/BATT INFO.

DISPLAY/

BATT INFO

After a while, the approximate recordable time and battery information appear for about 7 seconds. You can view the battery information for up to 20 seconds by pressing DISPLAY/BATT INFO again while the information is displayed.

Remaining battery (approx.)

Recording capacity (approx.)

You can check the remaining battery charge on the LCD screen.

Indicator Status

Sufficient power remaining

Battery low, recording/ playback will stop soon.

Replace the battery with a fully charged one, or charge the battery.

Charging time

Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack.

Recording time

Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack.

70 75 40 40

75 80 40 45

*Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/off and zooming.

b Notes

•All times measured under the following conditions:

Top: When the LCD backlight turns on. Middle: When the LCD backlight turns off. Bottom: Recording with the viewfinder while the LCD panel is closed.

Playing time

Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack.

* 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 Battery Info (p. 14) 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, even when the power cord (mains lead) is disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket).

•When attaching an optional video light, it is recommended that you use an NP-FH70 or NPFH100 battery pack.

On the charging/recording/playback time

•Times measured with the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F) (10 to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) 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 outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (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 (house current) is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor.

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.

2 Set [Y] (year) with /.

You can set any year up to the year 2079.

To turn off the power

Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).

To reset the date and time

You can set the desired date and time by touching t / t [CLOCK SET] (p. 39).

b Notes

•If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. In that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then set the date and time again (p. 99).

•At the time of purchase, the power is set to turn off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any operation attempted for approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 61).

z Tips

•The date and time are not displayed while recording, but they are automatically recorded on the tape, and can be displayed during playback (see page 60 for [DATA CODE] (During Easy Handycam operation, you can set only [DATE/TIME])).

•The lens cover opens automatically when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA-TAPE or CAMERA-MEMORY.

•If the buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly, adjust the touch panel (CALIBRATION) (p. 98).

Changing the language setting

You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. Touch t [MENU] t (TIME/ LANGU.) t [LANGUAGE], then select the desired language.

The LCD panel

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2).

DISPLAY/BATT INFO

180 degrees

(max.)

2

To turn off the LCD backlight to make the battery last longer

Press and hold DISPLAY/BATT INFO for a few seconds until appears.

This setting is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or where you want to save battery power. The recorded picture will not be affected by the setting. To turn on the LCD backlight, press and hold DISPLAY/BATT INFO for a few seconds until disappears.

b Notes

•Do not press the buttons on the LCD panel accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD panel.

z Tips

•If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. This is convenient during playback operations.

•See [LCD/VF SET] — [LCD BRIGHT] (p. 58) to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.

•Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO to toggle the screen indicators (such as Battery Info) on or off.

The viewfinder

You can view pictures using the viewfinder to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the picture seen on the LCD screen is poor.

Viewfinder

Viewfinder lens

adjustment lever

Move it until the picture is clear.

z Tips

•You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder backlight by selecting [LCD/VF SET] — [VF B.LIGHT] (p. 58).

The grip belt

Fasten the grip belt and hold your camcorder correctly.

Step 5: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo”

The cassette compartment automatically slides back in.

* Still images are recorded in [FINE] quality on a “Memory Stick Duo.”

A Stop

B Play/Pause toggles C Rewind/Fast forward

B

A GUIDE (p. 31) B Tape playback C Previous/Next D Delete (p. 69)

Recording

Lens cover

Opens in accordance with the setting of the POWER switch.

START/STOP B

START/STOP A

Recording movies

Movies are recorded on a tape.

Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the CAMERA-TAPE lamp.

If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), slide it while pressing the green button.

Flashing bLights up

Zooming

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

Power zoom lever

Wider range of view:

(Wide angle)

Close view: (Telephoto)

Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.

b Notes

•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.

•You cannot change the zoom speed with the zoom buttons on the LCD panel.

•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.

z Tips

•You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 48) if you want to zoom to a level greater than 10 ×.

Recording high quality still images during tape recording (Dual Rec)

You can record high quality still images on the “Memory Stick Duo” during tape recording.

Orange color boxes indicate the number of

recorded images. When recording is finished, the color changes to orange.

3Press START/STOP to stop tape recording. Stored still images appear one by one, and

the images are stored onto the “Memory Stick Duo.” When disappears, the image has been recorded.

b Notes

•Do not eject the “Memory Stick Duo” before tape recording is finished and the still images are stored on the “Memory Stick Duo.”

•You cannot use the flash during Dual Rec.

z Tips

•During the standby mode, still images will be stored in the same way as when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA-MEMORY. You can use the flash.

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Recording (Continued)

•When the POWER switch is set to CAMERATAPE, still images will be recorded at image size 4.6M in the HDV format, 3.4M (4:3) or 4.6M (16:9) in the DV format.

Controlling the image settings manually with the CAM CTRL dial

It is useful to assign a frequently used menu item to the CAM CTRL dial.

The following is an example of the procedure when the [FOCUS] setting is assigned (the default setting).

MANUAL button

CAM CTRL dial

1Press the MANUAL button to activate the manual adjustment mode.

The setting mode switches between automatic and manual every time you press the MANUAL button.

2Rotate the CAM CTRL dial to adjust the focus manually.

Menu items that can be assigned

–[FOCUS] (p. 45)

–[EXPOSURE] (p. 43)

–[SHUTTR SPEED] (p. 44)

–[AE SHIFT] (p. 45)

–[WB SHIFT] (p. 45)

To assign the menu items to the CAM CTRL dial

1Press and hold the MANUAL button for several seconds.

The [DIAL SET] screen appears.

DIAL SET

FOCUS

EXPOSURE

SHUTTR SPEED

AE SHIFT

WB SHIFT

RESET

[MANUAL]:EXEC

2Rotate the CAM CTRL dial and select a menu item to be assigned.

3 Press the MANUAL button.

b Notes

•The menu item settings done before will be retained even if you set other menu item settings after that. If [EXPOSURE] is set after [AE SHIFT] is set manually, [EXPOSURE] will override [AE SHIFT].

•If you select [RESET] in step 2, all the settings set manually return to the default setting.

z Tips

•During playback, you can adjust the volume using the CAM CTRL dial.

•You can also assign menu items using [DIAL SET] (p. 49).

Using the flash

Flash

Flash button

Press the (flash) button repeatedly to select an appropriate setting.

No indication (Auto flash): Automatically flashes when there is insufficient ambient light.

r

(Forced flash): Always uses the flash regardless of the surrounding brightness.

r

(No flash): Records without flash.

b Notes

•Remove the lens hood when you use the flash, or its shadow will appear in the picture.

•The recommended distance to the subject when using the built-in flash is 0.3 to 2.5 m (1 to 8 feet).

•Remove any dust from the surface of the flash lamp before using it. Flash effect may be impaired if heat discoloration or dust obscures the lamp.

•The /CHG (charge) lamp flickers when charging the flash, and remains lit when the flash charge is ready. (In [STBY] of the CAMERA-TAPE mode, it takes a while to fully charge the flash.)

•You cannot use the flash during tape recording.

•If you use the flash in bright places such as when shooting a backlit subject, the flash may not be effective.

z Tips

•You can change the brightness of the flash by setting [FLASH LEVEL], or you can prevent the redeye by setting [REDEYE REDUC], in [FLASH SET] (p. 46).

Recording in dark places (NightShot)

Infrared port

Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON ( and [“NIGHTSHOT”] appear).

b Notes

•The NightShot and Super NightShot functions use infrared light. Therefore, do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects and remove the conversion lens (optional) and the lens hood.

•Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 45) when it is hard to focus automatically.

•Do not use these functions in bright places. This may cause a malfunction.

z Tips

•To record an image brighter, use Super NightShot function (p. 47). To record an image more faithful to the original colors, use Color Slow Shutter function (p. 47).

Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects

Recording/Playback

To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects, press . (back light) to display .. To cancel the backlight function, press . (back light) again.

Recording in mirror mode

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side (2).

z Tips

•A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the picture will be normal when recorded.

Using the guide functions (USAGE GUIDE)

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. 23).

Touch t .

END SEARCH

EXECUTING

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.

b Notes

•END SEARCH will not work correctly when there is a blank section between recorded sections on the tape.

z Tips

•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. 39).

Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review)

You can view about 2 seconds of the scene recorded just before you stopped the tape.

Make sure that the CAMERA-TAPE lamp lights up (p. 23).

Touch t .

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)

Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp, then operate the Remote Commander (p. 28).

mREW

PLAY

STOP

DISPLAY

ZERO SET

MEMORY

1 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 appears on the screen.

If the tape counter is not displayed, press DISPLAY.

2 Press STOP when you want to stop playback.

3 Press mREW.

The tape stops automatically when the tape counter reaches “0:00:00.”

The tape counter returns to the time code display, and the zero set memory display disappears.

4 Press PLAY.

Playback starts from the point designated “0:00:00” on the tape counter.

•Zero set memory will not function correctly if there is a blank section between recorded sections on the tape.

Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search)

You can locate the point where the recording date changes.

Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp (p. 28).

SEARCH M.

./>

STOP

1 Press SEARCH M. on the Remote Commander.

2 Press .(Previous)/>(Next) to select a recording date.

To cancel the operation

Press ZERO SET MEMORY again before rewinding.

b Notes

•There may be a discrepancy of several seconds between the time code and the tape counter.

To cancel the operation

Press STOP.

b Notes

•The Date search will not function correctly when there is a blank section between recorded sections on the tape.

Connection methods and image quality differ depending on what type of TV is connected and connectors used.

Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 13).

Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected.

b Notes

•Make all menu settings on your camcorder before connecting. The TV may not recognize the video signal properly if the [VCR HDV/DV] or [i.LINK CONV] setting is changed after the TV and your camcorder were connected with an i.LINK cable.

•Pictures recorded in the DV format are played back as SD (standard definition) images regardless of the connection.

•When recording, set [X.V.COLOR] to [ON] to play back on an x.v.Color-compliant TV (p. 49). Some settings may need to be adjusted on the TV when playing back.

Selecting the appropriate connection method (CNNECT GUIDE)

Your camcorder helps you select the appropriate connection for your device. The output setting of your camcorder is then set automatically.

1 Touch [GUIDE].

2 Touch [CNNECT GUIDE].

3 Connect your camcorder and TV according to the instructions on the LCD screen.

Jacks on your camcorder

Open the jack cover in the direction of the arrow and connect the cable.

HDV/DV COMPONENT OUT A/V OUT

4 1 2

Lift up the bottom of the jack cover, then rotate in the direction of the arrow.

An example of connecting to a high definition TV

3Check the output setting details, then touch .

4Connect your camcorder and TV, referring to the picture on the screen. Touch [HINT] and refer also to the precautions on connecting.

5 Touch t [END].

z Tips

• To return to the previous question, touch .

•An A/V connecting cable is also needed to output audio signals. Connect the white and red plugs of the A/ V connecting cable to the audio input jack of your TV.

When connecting to your TV via a VCR

Select one of the connecting methods on page 64, according to the input jack of the VCR. Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.).

When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack)

connecting Sony’s PhotoTV HDcompatible devices using an HDMI cable* or component video cable**, a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking full HD quality.

*The TV will automatically switch to the appropriate mode when displaying photos.

**Setup of the TV will be necessary.

Please refer to the instruction manual of

your PhotoTV HD-compatible TV for details.

Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR.

On“PhotoTV HD”

This camcorder is compatible with the “PhotoTV HD” standard. “PhotoTV HD” allows for highly-detailed, photo-like depiction of subtle textures and colors. By

z Tips

•The HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is an interface to send both video/ audio signals. Connecting HDMI OUT jack and external device with a cable supplies high quality images and digital audio.

•If you connect your camcorder to your TV using more than one type of cable to output images from a jack other than the i.LINK jack, the order of priority of the output signals is as follows: HDMI t component video t S VIDEO t audio/video.

•See page 95 for the details of i.LINK.