User manual SONY HDR-HC9E

[. . . ] 3-278-989-11(1) Enjoying pictures with high definition quality 10 Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Getting Started 12 Operating Guide Recording/ 21 Playback Using the Menu Dubbing/Editing 40 65 74 79 91 HDR-HC9E Using a Computer Troubleshooting Additional Information Quick Reference 104 © 2008 Sony Corporation Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No. : HDR-HC9E 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. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. [. . . ] Recorded Dubbing format format Menu setting [VCR HDV/ DV] [i. LINK CONV] When connecting with the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO (optional) Connect with S VIDEO jack instead of the video plug (yellow). This connection produces pictures more faithfully. The audio will not be output when you connect with the S VIDEO cable alone. Dubbing to another device 1 Prepare your camcorder for playback. Slide the POWER switch to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. HDV only HDV* DV 1 [AUTO] or HDV [AUTO] [AUTO] or HDV*2 [AUTO]*3 [AUTO] or DV [OFF] [ON HDV t DV] [OFF] [ON HDV t DV] ­ Mixed HDV and DV DV only HDV*1 DV DV 2 When dubbing to the VCR, insert a cassette for recording. When dubbing to the DVD recorder, insert a DVD for recording. If your recording device has an input selector, set it to the appropriate input (such as video input1 and video input2). *1 The VCR or DVD/HDD recorders need to be compliant with HDV1080i specification. *2 Parts recorded in DV format cannot be dubbed. 66 3 Connect your recording device (VCR or DVD/HDD recorder) to your camcorder. See page 65 for connection details. 4 Start playback on your camcorder, and recording on the recording device. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your recording device for details. · When dubbing to a DVD recorder from your camcorder through an i. LINK cable, you may not operate your camcorder on your DVD recorder even if its instruction manual says you can. If you can set the input mode to HDV or DV on your DVD recorder and can input/output pictures, follow the steps in "Dubbing to another device. " · When you use an i. LINK cable, the video and sound signals are transmitted digitally, producing high quality pictures. · When an i. LINK cable is connected, the format of the output signal ( or ) will be indicated on the LCD screen of your camcorder. 5 When dubbing is complete, stop your camcorder and the recording device. Dubbing/Editing b Notes · When connecting with an A/V connecting cable, set [TV TYPE] according to the playback device (TV, etc. ) (p. · To record the date/time and camera settings data when connected by the A/V connecting cable, display them on the screen (p. · The following cannot be output via the HDV/ DV interface (i. LINK): ­ Indicators ­ Pictures edited with [PICT. EFFECT] (p. 54) ­ Titles that are recorded on other camcorders · Pictures recorded in the HDV format are not output from the HDV/DV Interface (i. LINK) during playback pause or in any playback mode other than normal playback. · Note the following when connecting with an i. LINK cable: ­ The recorded picture becomes rough when a picture is paused on your camcorder while recording to a VCR or DVD/HDD recorder. ­ Data codes (date/time/camera settings data) may not be displayed or recorded depending on the device or application. ­ You cannot record the picture and sound separately. 67 Recording pictures from a VCR, etc. You can record movies from a VCR on a tape. You can record a scene as a still image on a "Memory Stick Duo. " Be sure to insert a cassette or a "Memory Stick Duo" for recording in your camcorder beforehand. You can connect your camcorder to a VCR, etc. , or an i. LINK-compatible device using the i. LINK cable. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. HDV1080i compatible device AV device with i. LINK output jack Recording movies 1 Slide the POWER switch to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. 2 Set the input signal of your camcorder. [. . . ] 59 Lens cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 23 F FADER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74, 78 Flash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 112 LP (Long Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 PICT. EFFECT (Picture effect). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]