Sony DCR-HC90E Instrukcje Operacyjne

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10DCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)Charging timeApproximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack.Battery pack Charging t

100DCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)The tape has reached the end.• Rewind or change the tape. “Memory Stick Duo”Insert a Memory Stick (p. 16).Reinsert the M

101TroubleshootingDCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)Cannot print. Check the printer.• Switch off the printer and switch it on again, then disconnect the USB ca

102DCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)Using your camcorder abroadPower supplyYou can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied w

103Additional InformationDCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)Usable cassette tapesYou can use mini DV format cassettes only.Use a cassette with the mark. is a

104DCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)About the “Memory Stick”A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable IC recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds the

105Additional InformationDCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1) On handling a “Memory Stick”Keep the following in mind when handling a “Memory Stick Duo.” • Be c

106DCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery packThis unit is compatible with an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (A series).Your camcorder o

107Additional InformationDCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)About battery life• The battery life is limited. Battery capacity drops little by little as you use

108DCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)The baud rate is listed under “Specifications” in the operating instructions of each piece of equipment. It is also indicat

109Additional InformationDCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)• Keep the Remote Commander and button-type battery out of children’s reach. If the battery is acci

11Getting StartedDCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly To record or play back, slide the POWER switch

110DCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)• The video head suffers from wear after long use. If you cannot obtain a clear image even after using a cleaning cassett

111Additional InformationDCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)• To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as described above. It is recommended that you opera

112DCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)Attaching the Shoulder StrapYou can attach the Shoulder Strap to the hook for the Shoulder Strap.Using the Strap Belt as a

113Additional InformationDCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)Color temperature[AUTO], [ONE PUSH], [INDOOR] (3 200 K), [OUTDOOR] (5 800 K)Minimum illumination5 1x

114DCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)Average power consumptionDuring camera recording using the viewfinder 2.8 W (when using the battery pack) During camera re

115Additional InformationDCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)IndexNumeric4CH audio check ... See AUDIO MIX4CH MIC REC recording ...

116DCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)FolderNEW FOLDER ... 45PB FOLDER (Playback folder) ... 45REC FOLDER (Recording folder) ... 45FORMA

117Additional InformationDCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)NIGHTSHOT switch ... 22NORMAL ... 43NS LIGHT (NightShot Light) ...

118DCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)Strap Belt ... 112Sub sound ... 51SUNSET&MOON ... 38SUPE

DCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)On trademarks• “Memory Stick,” “ ,” “Memory Stick Duo,” “ ,” “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” “ ,” “MagicGate,” “ ,” “MagicGate Mem

12DCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinderThe LCD panelOpen the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate i

13Getting StartedDCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)Step 5: Using the touch panelYou can play back recorded pictures (p. 21), or change the settings (p. 34) usi

14DCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)Step 6: Setting the date and timeSet the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. If you do not set the d

15Getting StartedDCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo”Cassette tapeYou can use mini DV cassettes only (p. 103).•

16DCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)“Memory Stick Duo”You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo” marked with or (p. 104).• The number and time of recordable pic

17Getting StartedDCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording pictureBy recording in the 16:9 (wide) mod

18DCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)Recording/Playback with ease (Easy Handycam)With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are automatical

19Recording/PlaybackDCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)Playing back with ease1 Slide the POWER switch  in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the

2DCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)Read this firstBefore operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.WARNINGTo pr

20DCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)Recording Lens coverOpens in accordance with the setting of the POWER switch.PHOTOPOWER switchREC START/STOP REC START

21Recording/PlaybackDCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)Playback1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.

22DCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)Functions used for recording/playback, etc.342157896q;RecordingTo use zoom ...  Move the power zoom l

23Recording/PlaybackDCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)the lamp.• The flash charge lamp flickers when charging the flash, and remains lit when the battery charge

24DCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)qaqsqfqd7qhqgRecording/playbackTo check the remaining battery (Battery Info) ... Set the POWER swit

25Recording/PlaybackDCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)

26DCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)Indicators displayed during recording/playbackRecording moviesOn a tape1 32 4 576 Remaining battery (approx.) Recording

27Recording/PlaybackDCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)( ) is a reference page.The indicators during recording will not be recorded.Viewing moviesOn a tape1 2 q

28DCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)Indicators when you made changesYou can check the [DISP GUIDE] (p. 13) to check the function of each indicator that appears

29Recording/PlaybackDCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)Searching for the starting pointMake sure that the CAMERA-TAPE lamp lights up.Searching for the last scen

3DCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)the connector plug forcibly in the wrong direction, the terminal may be damaged, or this may cause a malfunction of your cam

30DCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)Remote Commander Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander.Insulation sheet61q;2345789 PHOTO (p. 20)Th

31Recording/PlaybackDCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)To cancel the operationPress ZERO SET MEMORY  again.Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date sea

32DCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)Playing the picture on a TVConnect your camcorder to the wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 8

33Recording/PlaybackDCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)• When you play back a picture recorded in 16:9 aspect ratio on a 4:3 TV not compatible with the 16:9 si

34DCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)Using the menu itemsFollow the instructions below to use each of the menu items listed after this page.1 Slide the POWER s

35Using the MenuDCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1) After finishing the settings, touch  (close) to hide the menu screen. If you decide not to change th

36DCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)Menu itemsPosition of lamp: TAPE MEMORY PLAY/EDIT CAMERA SET menu (p. 38)PROGRAM AE   ×SPOT METER   ×EXPOSURE   ×WHIT

37Using the MenuDCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)Available menu items () vary depending on the position of the lamp.*These functions are available during Eas

38DCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)CAMERA SET menuSettings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/WHITE BAL./STEADYSHOT, etc.)The defa

39Using the MenuDCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)EXPOSUREYou can fix the brightness of a picture manually. When recording indoors on a clear day, for instance,

4DCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)Table of ContentsGetting StartedStep 1: Checking supplied items ...

40DCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)AE SHIFTYou can adjust the exposure using / . and the setting value appear when the exposure is anything other than the d

41Using the MenuDCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)FLASH SETNote that these settings will not function with external flashes (optional) that do not support the f

42DCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)  OFFThe zebra pattern is not displayed. 70The zebra pattern appears at a screen brightness level of about 70 IRE.

43Using the MenuDCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1) MEMORY SET menuSettings for the “Memory Stick Duo” (QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/BURST/ALL ERASE/NEW FOLDER, etc.)The

44DCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)2016 × 1512 * 1600 × 1200 * 640 × 480*512MB3007204801100285072001GB61014509802250590014500In 16:9 aspect ratio2016 × 1134 *

45Using the MenuDCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)ALL ERASEDeletes all the pictures on a “Memory Stick Duo” without image protection, or in the selected folder

46DCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)PICT.APPLI. menuSpecial effects on pictures or additional functions on recording/playback (PICT. EFFECT/SLIDE SHOW/SMTH INT

47Using the MenuDCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1) Select [ALL FILES ( )] or [CURRENT FOLDER ( )], then touch . If you select [CURRENT FOLDER ( )], all the

48DCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)SLOW SHUTTR (slow shutter)The shutter speed is slowed down. Suitable for shooting a subject more clearly in a dark place.•

49Using the MenuDCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)SMTH INT.REC (Smooth interval tape recording)Your camcorder will shoot 1 frame of the picture at a selected i

5DCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)Searching for the starting point ...29Searching for the last sce

50DCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)EDIT/PLAY menuSettings for editing or playing back in various modes (VAR.SPD PB/END SEARCH, etc.)The default settings are m

51Using the MenuDCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)STANDARD SET menuSettings while recording on a tape or other basic settings (REC MODE/MULTI-SOUND/LCD/VF SET/

52DCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)EXT SUR MIC (External surround microphone)You can enjoy 5.1ch surround sound by following the procedure below, using an opt

53Using the MenuDCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)• When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording. LCD COLORYou can

54DCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)GUIDEFRAMEYou can display the frame and check that the subject is horizontal or vertical by setting [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON]. T

55Using the MenuDCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)DISP OUTPUT  LCD PANELShows displays such as the time code on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder. V-OU

56DCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)Customizing Personal MenuYou can add desired menu items to Personal Menu, and customize Personal Menu settings for each POW

57Using the MenuDCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)Arranging the order of menu items displayed on Personal Menu1 Touch [P-MENU SET UP] [SORT].If the desired

58DCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)Connecting to a VCR or TVConnect your camcorder to the wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 8).

59Dubbing/EditingDCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)Dubbing to another device such as a VCR, DVD recorder, etc.You can copy the picture played back on your camc

6DCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) ...65Jacks to connect external devices ...

60DCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)Recording pictures from a VCR or TVYou can record pictures or TV programs from a VCR or TV on a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo

61Dubbing/EditingDCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)Dubbing pictures from a tape to a “Memory Stick Duo”You can record movies or still images on a “Memory Stick

62DCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)Dubbing sound to a recorded tapeYou can add sound to a tape already recorded in the 12-bit mode (p. 51) without erasing the

63Dubbing/EditingDCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)the A/V jack. Check the picture on the LCD screen or the viewfinder.• When you attach an external microphone

64DCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)Deleting recorded pictures from the “Memory Stick Duo”1 Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.2 Touch

65Dubbing/EditingDCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)Selecting still images for printing (Print mark)The DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard is used to se

66DCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)• We cannot guarantee the operation of models that are not PictBridge compatible.Printing1 Select the image to be printed

67Dubbing/EditingDCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)Jacks to connect external devicesDV134265 Active Interface Shoe (p. 62)The Active Interface Shoe supplies

68DCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)Before referring to the “First Step Guide” on your computerWhen you install the Picture Package software on a Windows compu

69Using a ComputerDCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)About “First Step Guide”“First Step Guide” is an instruction manual you can refer to on your computer.This

7Getting StartedDCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)Step 1: Checking supplied itemsMake sure that you have following items supplied with your camcorder.The numbe

70DCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)Others: USB port (This must be provided as standard), disc drive For Macintosh usersWhen using ImageMixer VCD2OS: Mac OS X

71Using a ComputerDCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1) Double-click [My Computer]. Double-click [PICTUREPACKAGE] (Disc drive).** Drive names (such as (E:)) m

72DCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)10 Select the language for “First Step Guide” to be installed, then click [Next].Depending on the computer, this screen may

73Using a ComputerDCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)14 Make sure [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.] is checked, then click [Finish].The computer turns o

74DCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)Viewing “First Step Guide”Displaying “First Step Guide”Starting up on a Windows computerViewing with Microsoft Internet Exp

75Using a ComputerDCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)Creating a DVD (Direct Access to “Click to DVD”)You can create DVDs when you connect your camcorder to a So

76DCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)1 Turn on the computer.Quit all applications running with an i.LINK.2 Prepare the power source for your camcorder, then s

77Using a ComputerDCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)To cancel the operationTouch [CANCEL] on the LCD screen on your camcorder.• You cannot cancel the operatio

78DCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)Connecting an analog VCR to the computer via your camcorder (Signal convert function)Using the A/V connecting cable and an

79Using a ComputerDCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)3 On the LCD screen, touch  [MENU]  (STANDARD SET)  [A/VDV OUT]  [ON]  .4 Start playback on the

8DCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)Step 2: Charging the battery packYou can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (A series) (p. 106) after attaching it to you

80DCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)TroubleshootingIf you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If t

81TroubleshootingDCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged.• Slide the POWER switch up to

82DCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)LCD screen/viewfinderAn unknown picture appears on the LCD screen or viewfinder.• The camcorder is in [DEMO MODE] (p. 49). To

83TroubleshootingDCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)The cassette is not ejected even when the cassette lid is open.• Moisture condensation is starting in your c

84DCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)You cannot mark pictures for print.• Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the “Memory Stick Duo.” (p. 104)• Perform

85TroubleshootingDCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)You cannot record a smooth transition on a tape from the last recorded scene to the next.• Note the followin

86DCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)Adjusting the image during recordingRefer also to “Menu” (p. 89).The auto focus does not function.• Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (

87TroubleshootingDCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)The picture appears too dark on the screen, and the subject does not appear on the screen.• The LCD backligh

88DCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)Fine patterns flicker, diagonal lines look jagged.• Adjust [SHARPNESS] to the (soften) side (p. 39).No sound or only a low

89TroubleshootingDCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)Remote CommanderThe supplied Remote Commander does not function.• Set [REMOTE CTRL] to [ON] (p. 54).• Remove

9Getting StartedDCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)4 Slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG). (The default setting.) /CHG (charge) lamp5 Connect the AC Ad

90DCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)You cannot use [WHITE BAL.].• You cannot use [WHITE BAL.] when you use NightShot or [SUPER NS].You cannot adjust [SHARPNESS

91TroubleshootingDCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)You cannot use [D. EFFECT].• You cannot use [D. EFFECT] together with:– [SUPER NS]– [COLOR SLOW S]– [FADER]•

92DCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)New sound added to a recorded tape is not heard.• Adjust [AUDIO MIX] from the [ST1/FRONT] (original sound) side until the s

93TroubleshootingDCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)You cannot view the pictures recorded on a tape on the computer. • Slide the POWER switch down to turn on

94DCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1) For Windows 98/Windows 98SE/Windows MeWhen copying or playing the pictures on a tape using a computer, the operation is n

95TroubleshootingDCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1) For copying and viewing pictures recorded on a “Memory Stick Duo” – [? Sony Handycam] or [? Sony DSC] wit

96DCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)5 Double-click [Setup.exe].• Deleting anything other than [USB Composite Device], [USB Audio Device], [USB Device], [? So

97TroubleshootingDCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)The CD-R drive is not recognized or data cannot be written on the CD-R in Picture Package Auto Video, Produc

98DCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1)Warning indicators and messagesSelf-diagnosis display/Warning indicatorsIf indicators appear on the LCD screen or in the vi

99TroubleshootingDCR-HC90E 2-548-308-11(1) (Eject cassette warning)*Slow flashing:• The write-protect tab on the cassette is set to lock (p. 103).Fast