Sony DCR-HC90 Manual

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Getting Started
DCR-HC90 2-548-307-11(1)
Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your 
camcorder firmly 
To record or play back, slide the POWER 
switch repeatedly to turn on the respective 
lamp.
When using it for the first time, the 
[CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 16).
POWER switch
1
  Slide the POWER switch 
repeatedly in the direction of the 
arrow to turn on the respective 
lamp.
The lens cover opens automatically 
when the POWER switch is set to 
CAMERA-TAPE or CAMERA-
MEMORY.
If the POWER 
switch is set to OFF, 
slide it down while 
pressing the green 
button.
Lamps that light up
CAMERA-TAPE: To record on a tape.
CAMERA-MEMORY: To record on a 
“Memory Stick Duo.”
PLAY/EDIT: To play or edit pictures.
•  When you slide the POWER switch 
from OFF (CHG) to CAMERA-TAPE or 
CAMERA-MEMORY, the current date and 
time will be displayed on the LCD screen 
for about 5 seconds.
2
 Hold the camcorder correctly.
3
  Ensure a good grip, then fasten 
the Strap Belt.
 
 
 
Move the hand pad until it 
touches the hook.
To turn off the power
Slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG) 
while pressing the green button.
•  At the time of purchase, the power will be 
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. 57).