User ManualTable of ContentsGetting Started8Step 1: Checking supplied items8Step 2: Charging the battery pack9Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly13Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder14Step 5: Using the touch panel15Changing the language setting15Checking the screen indicators (Display Guide)15Step 6: Setting the date and time16Step 7: Inserting a cassette17Recording/Playback18Recording/Playback with ease (Easy Handycam)18Recording20Playback21Functions used for recording/playback, etc.22Recording22To use zoom22To record in dark places (NightShot plus)22To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects22To adjust the focus for an off center subject (SPOT FOCUS)22To fix the exposure for the selected subject (Flexible spot meter)22To record in mirror mode22To use a tripod23Playback23To play back the images with added special effects23Recording/Playback23To check the remaining battery (Battery Info)23To turn off the operation confirmation beep23To initialize the settings23Other part names and functions23Indicators displayed during recording/playback24Searching for the starting point26Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH)26Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH)26Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review)26Remote Commander(DCR-HC19E/HC21E/HC22E)28Searching quickly for a desired scene (Zero set memory)28Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search)29Searching for a still image (Photo search)29Playing back still images in sequence (Photo scan)29Playing the picture on a TV30Using the Menu32Using the menu items32Operation button items33Menu items38MANUAL SET menu40– PROGRAM AE/P EFFECT, etc.40CAMERA SET menu42– D ZOOM/WIDE SEL/STEADYSHOT, etc.42PLAYER SET/ VCR SET menu43– HiFi SOUND/AUDIO MIX43LCD/VF SET menu44– LCD B.L./LCD COLOR/VF B.L., etc44TAPE SET menu45– REC MODE/AUDIO MODE/REMAIN45SETUP MENU menu45– CLOCK SET/USB STREAM/LANGUAGE, etc.45OTHERS menu46– WORLD TIME/BEEP, etc.46Dubbing/ Editing47Connecting to a VCR or TV47Dubbing to other recording devices48Recording pictures from a VCR (DCR-HC21E/HC22E)49Dubbing sound to a recorded tape50Jacks to connect external devices52Using a Computer53Before referring to the “First Step Guide” on your computer53Installing the software and “First Step Guide” on a computer55Viewing “First Step Guide”59Creating a DVD (Direct Access to “Click to DVD”)60Troubleshooting63Troubleshooting63Warning indicators and messages74Additional Information77Using your camcorder abroad77Usable cassette tapes77About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack78About i.LINK80Maintenance and precautions81Using the Strap Belt as a wrist strap84Attaching the Shoulder Strap (DCR-HC19E/HC21E/HC22E)84Specifications85Index87Size: 3.45 MBPages: 92Language: EnglishOpen manual
User ManualTable of ContentsGetting Started8Step 1: Checking supplied items8Step 2: Charging the battery pack9Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly13Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder14Step 5: Using the touch panel15Changing the language setting15Checking the screen indicators (Display Guide)15Step 6: Setting the date and time16Step 7: Inserting a cassette17Recording/Playback18Recording/Playback with ease (Easy Handycam)18Recording20Playback21Functions used for recording/playback, etc.22Recording22To use zoom22To record in dark places (NightShot plus)22To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects22To adjust the focus for an off center subject (SPOT FOCUS)22To fix the exposure for the selected subject (Flexible spot meter)22To record in mirror mode22To use a tripod23Playback23To play back the images with added special effects23Recording/Playback23To check the remaining battery (Battery Info)23To turn off the operation confirmation beep23To initialize the settings23Other part names and functions23Indicators displayed during recording/playback24Searching for the starting point26Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH)26Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH)26Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review)26Remote Commander(DCR-HC19E/HC21E/HC22E)28Searching quickly for a desired scene (Zero set memory)28Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search)29Searching for a still image (Photo search)29Playing back still images in sequence (Photo scan)29Playing the picture on a TV30Using the Menu32Using the menu items32Operation button items33Menu items38MANUAL SET menu40– PROGRAM AE/P EFFECT, etc.40CAMERA SET menu42– D ZOOM/WIDE SEL/STEADYSHOT, etc.42PLAYER SET/ VCR SET menu43– HiFi SOUND/AUDIO MIX43LCD/VF SET menu44– LCD B.L./LCD COLOR/VF B.L., etc44TAPE SET menu45– REC MODE/AUDIO MODE/REMAIN45SETUP MENU menu45– CLOCK SET/USB STREAM/LANGUAGE, etc.45OTHERS menu46– WORLD TIME/BEEP, etc.46Dubbing/ Editing47Connecting to a VCR or TV47Dubbing to other recording devices48Recording pictures from a VCR (DCR-HC21E/HC22E)49Dubbing sound to a recorded tape50Jacks to connect external devices52Using a Computer53Before referring to the “First Step Guide” on your computer53Installing the software and “First Step Guide” on a computer55Viewing “First Step Guide”59Creating a DVD (Direct Access to “Click to DVD”)60Troubleshooting63Troubleshooting63Warning indicators and messages74Additional Information77Using your camcorder abroad77Usable cassette tapes77About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack78About i.LINK80Maintenance and precautions81Using the Strap Belt as a wrist strap84Attaching the Shoulder Strap (DCR-HC19E/HC21E/HC22E)84Specifications85Index87Size: 3.45 MBPages: 92Language: EnglishOpen manual
User ManualTable of ContentsGetting Started8Step 1: Checking supplied items8Step 2: Charging the battery pack9Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly13Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder14Step 5: Using the touch panel15Changing the language setting15Checking the screen indicators (Display Guide)15Step 6: Setting the date and time16Step 7: Inserting a cassette17Recording/Playback18Recording/Playback with ease (Easy Handycam)18Recording20Playback21Functions used for recording/playback, etc.22Recording22To use zoom22To record in dark places (NightShot plus)22To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects22To adjust the focus for an off center subject (SPOT FOCUS)22To fix the exposure for the selected subject (Flexible spot meter)22To record in mirror mode22To use a tripod23Playback23To play back the images with added special effects23Recording/Playback23To check the remaining battery (Battery Info)23To turn off the operation confirmation beep23To initialize the settings23Other part names and functions23Indicators displayed during recording/playback24Searching for the starting point26Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH)26Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH)26Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review)26Remote Commander(DCR-HC19E/HC21E/HC22E)28Searching quickly for a desired scene (Zero set memory)28Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search)29Searching for a still image (Photo search)29Playing back still images in sequence (Photo scan)29Playing the picture on a TV30Using the Menu32Using the menu items32Operation button items33Menu items38MANUAL SET menu40– PROGRAM AE/P EFFECT, etc.40CAMERA SET menu42– D ZOOM/WIDE SEL/STEADYSHOT, etc.42PLAYER SET/ VCR SET menu43– HiFi SOUND/AUDIO MIX43LCD/VF SET menu44– LCD B.L./LCD COLOR/VF B.L., etc44TAPE SET menu45– REC MODE/AUDIO MODE/REMAIN45SETUP MENU menu45– CLOCK SET/USB STREAM/LANGUAGE, etc.45OTHERS menu46– WORLD TIME/BEEP, etc.46Dubbing/ Editing47Connecting to a VCR or TV47Dubbing to other recording devices48Recording pictures from a VCR (DCR-HC21E/HC22E)49Dubbing sound to a recorded tape50Jacks to connect external devices52Using a Computer53Before referring to the “First Step Guide” on your computer53Installing the software and “First Step Guide” on a computer55Viewing “First Step Guide”59Creating a DVD (Direct Access to “Click to DVD”)60Troubleshooting63Troubleshooting63Warning indicators and messages74Additional Information77Using your camcorder abroad77Usable cassette tapes77About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack78About i.LINK80Maintenance and precautions81Using the Strap Belt as a wrist strap84Attaching the Shoulder Strap (DCR-HC19E/HC21E/HC22E)84Specifications85Index87Size: 3.56 MBPages: 92Language: EnglishOpen manual
