User ManualTable of ContentsRead this first2Getting Started8Step 1: Checking supplied items8Step 2: Charging the battery pack9Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly12Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder13Step 5: Using the touch panel14Changing the language setting14Checking the screen indicators (Display guide)14Step 6: Setting the date and time16Step 7: Inserting a Cassette17Recording/Playback18Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam)18Recording20Playback21Functions used for recording/playback, etc.22Recording22To use zoom22To record in dark places (NightShot plus)22To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT)22To adjust the focus for an off center subject (SPOT FOCUS)23To fix the exposure for the selected subject (Flexible spot meter)23To record in mirror mode23To use a tripod23To use a Shoulder Belt23Playback23To play back the images with added special effects (Picture effect)23Recording/playback23To check the remaining battery (Battery Info)23To turn off the operation confirmation beep (BEEP)23To initialize the settings (RESET)23Other 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)27Playing the picture on a TV28Using the Menu30Using the menu items30Operation button items32Menu items37MANUAL SET menu38- PROGRAM AE/P EFFECT, etc.38CAMERA SET menu39- D ZOOM/WIDE SEL/STEADYSHOT, etc.39PLAYER SET/VCR SET menu41- AUDIO MIX41LCD/VF SET menu41- LCD B.L./LCD COLOR/VF B.L., etc41TAPE SET menu42- REC MODE/AUDIO MODE/REMAIN42SETUP MENU menu43- CLOCK SET/LANGUAGE, etc.43OTHERS menu44- WORLD TIME/BEEP, etc.44Dubbing/Editing45Dubbing to VCR/DVD device, etc.45Recording pictures from a VCR, etc. (DCRHC28E)47Dubbing sound to a recorded tape48Jacks to connect external devices50Troubleshooting51Troubleshooting51Warning indicators and messages58Additional Information61Using your camcorder abroad61Usable cassette tapes61About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack62About i.LINK64Maintenance and precautions65Specifications68Index71Size: 1.63 MBPages: 76Language: EnglishOpen manual
User ManualTable of ContentsRead this first2Getting Started8Step 1: Checking supplied items8Step 2: Charging the battery pack9Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly12Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder13Step 5: Using the touch panel14Changing the language setting14Checking the screen indicators (Display guide)14Step 6: Setting the date and time16Step 7: Inserting a Cassette17Recording/Playback18Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam)18Recording20Playback21Functions used for recording/playback, etc.22Recording22To use zoom22To record in dark places (NightShot plus)22To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT)22To adjust the focus for an off center subject (SPOT FOCUS)23To fix the exposure for the selected subject (Flexible spot meter)23To record in mirror mode23To use a tripod23To use a Shoulder Belt23Playback23To play back the images with added special effects (Picture effect)23Recording/playback23To check the remaining battery (Battery Info)23To turn off the operation confirmation beep (BEEP)23To initialize the settings (RESET)23Other 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)27Playing the picture on a TV28Using the Menu30Using the menu items30Operation button items32Menu items37MANUAL SET menu38- PROGRAM AE/P EFFECT, etc.38CAMERA SET menu39- D ZOOM/WIDE SEL/STEADYSHOT, etc.39PLAYER SET/VCR SET menu41- AUDIO MIX41LCD/VF SET menu41- LCD B.L./LCD COLOR/VF B.L., etc41TAPE SET menu42- REC MODE/AUDIO MODE/REMAIN42SETUP MENU menu43- CLOCK SET/LANGUAGE, etc.43OTHERS menu44- WORLD TIME/BEEP, etc.44Dubbing/Editing45Dubbing to VCR/DVD device, etc.45Recording pictures from a TV or VCR/DVD device, etc. (DCR-HC28E)47Dubbing sound to a recorded tape48Jacks to connect external devices50Troubleshooting51Troubleshooting51Warning indicators and messages58Additional Information61Using your camcorder abroad61Usable cassette tapes61About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack62About i.LINK64Maintenance and precautions65Specifications68Index71Size: 1.61 MBPages: 76Language: EnglishOpen manual
