
HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-12(1) HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-12(1)Printed in JapanPrinted on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable o
10HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-12(1)Step 1: Checking supplied itemsMake sure that you have following items supplied with your camcorder.The number in the parent
100HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)HDV format and recording/playbackYour camcorder is capable of recording in both HDV and DV formats. You can use mini DV for
101Additional InformationHDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)Do not put a label along this border.Labeling position After using the cassetteRewind the tape to th
102HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)About the “Memory Stick”A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable IC recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds the c
103Additional InformationHDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1) On a location for useDo not use or keep the “Memory Stick Duo” in the following locations.• Places
104HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery packThis unit is compatible with an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series).Your camcorder op
105Additional InformationHDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)About battery life• The battery life is limited. Battery capacity drops little by little as you use
106HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)The baud rate is listed under “Specifications” in the operating instructions of each piece of equipment. It is also indicate
107Additional InformationHDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)• Keep the Remote Commander and button-type battery out of children’s reach. If the battery is accid
108HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility to have the video head replaced.LCD screen• Do not exert excess
109Additional InformationHDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)not use your camcorder at all without the AC adaptor connected or the battery pack attached. However,
11Getting StartedHDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)Step 2: Charging the battery packYou can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series) (p. 104) after atta
110HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-12(1)Specifications (Continued)Focal length f=5.1 ~ 51 mm (7/32 ~ 2 1/8 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still cameraIn CAMERA-TA
111Additional InformationHDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)Storage temperature-20 °C to + 60 °C (-4 °F to + 140 °F)Dimensions (approx.)71 × 94 × 188 mm (2 7/8
112HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)Identifying parts and controls Power zoom lever (24) PHOTO button (22) CAMERA-TAPE, CAMERA-MEMORY, PLAY/EDIT mode lamp
113Quick ReferenceHDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1) Lens cap (14, 22) Zoom buttons (24) REC START/STOP button (22) LCD screen/touch panel (3, 17) HDV/D
114HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1) Microphone (27) Zoom ring/focus ring (24, 25) Holes for the lens hood Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens) (4) TELE MACRO butto
115Quick ReferenceHDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)IndexNumeric1080i/576i ... 5712BIT ... 5516BIT ...
116HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)FolderNEW FOLDER ... 49PB FOLDER (Playback folder) ... 49REC FOLDER (Recording folder) ..
117Quick ReferenceHDR-HC1E 2-631-478-12(1)Continued OOLD MOVIE ... 51ONE PUSH ... 43OPEN/EJECT lever ...
118HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-12(1)TIME/LANGU. menu ... 59Time code ... 28Touch panel ... 17Trademark
HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)On trademarks• “Memory Stick,” , “Memory Stick Duo,” , “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” , “MagicGate,” , “MagicGate Memory Stick” a
12HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)4 Connect the mains lead to the AC Adaptor and the wall socket.The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts.5 The CH
13Getting StartedHDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)• Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/off and z
14HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly To record or play back, slide the POWER switch repeatedly to t
15Getting StartedHDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)To turn off the powerSlide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG).• At the time of purchase, the power will be set
16HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinderThe LCD panelOpen the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it
17Getting StartedHDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)Step 5: Using the touch panelYou can play back recorded pictures (p. 23), or change the settings (p. 38) usin
18HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(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 da
19Getting StartedHDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo”Cassette tapeYou can use mini DV cassettes only (p. 100).•
2HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)Read this firstBefore operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.WARNINGTo pre
20HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)“Memory Stick Duo”You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo” marked with or (p. 102).• The number of recordable pictures vari
21Getting StartedHDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)
22HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)To check the latest recording on a “Memory Stick Duo”Touch . To delete the picture, touch [YES]. Touch to return to th
23HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)Recording/PlaybackPlayback1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.
24HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)Functions used for recording/playback, etc.RecordingTo use zoom ... Move the power zoom lever slightly f
25HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-12(1)Recording/Playback• The NightShot and Super NightShot function use infrared light. Therefore, do not cover the infrared por
26HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)To record in mirror mode ... Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to t
27HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)Recording/Playback Magnify the picture with T (Telephoto). Touch the screen at the point you want to display in the cent
28HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)Indicators displayed during recording/playbackRecording moviesIn the CAMERA-TAPE mode213 4 576 Recording format ( or )
29HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)Recording/Playback( ) is a reference page.The indicators during recording will not be recorded.Viewing moviesOn a tape2 qd 4
3HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-12(1)“Memory Stick Duo” (Size used with this unit)“Memory Stick”(You cannot use it in your camcorder.)• You cannot use any type o
30HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)Indicators when you made changesYou can check the [DISP GUIDE] (p. 17) to check the function of each indicator that appears
31HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)Recording/PlaybackSearching for the starting pointMake sure that the CAMERA-TAPE lamp lights up (p. 22).Searching for the la
32HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)Remote Commander Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander.Insulation sheet61q;2345789 PHOTO (p. 22)The
33HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)Recording/PlaybackSearching for a scene by date of recording (Date search)You can locate the point where the recording date
34HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)Connecting to a TV for viewingConnection methods and image quality will differ depending on what TV to be connected and conn
35HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)Recording/PlaybackCamcorderTVMenu Setting : Signal flowCableTypei.LINK cable (optional) (STANDARD SET)[VCR HDV/DV] [AUTO] (
36HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)CamcorderTVMenu Setting : Signal flowCableTypeComponent video cable (supplied)A/V connecting cable (supplied)Do not connect t
37HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)Recording/PlaybackNotes on ConnectionType Notes• Requires HDV1080i specification connectors. Consult your TV manufacturer fo
38HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)Using the menu itemsFollow the instructions below to use each of the menu items listed after this page.1 Slide the POWER sw
39Using the MenuHDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1) Select the desired item.• You can also touch the item directly to select it. Customize the item. After
4HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-12(1)periods of time may cause malfunctions.• Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction. Take pict
40HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)Menu itemsPosition of lamp: TAPE MEMORY PLAY/EDIT CAMERA SET menu (p. 42)PROGRAM AE –SPOT METER –WHITE BAL. –SHA
41Using the MenuHDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1) EDIT/PLAY menu (p. 53) VAR. SPD PB – – REC CTRL – – BURN DVD – – END SEARCH – STANDARD SET menu (p. 5
42HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)CAMERA SET menuSettings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (SPOT METER/WHITE BAL./STEADYSHOT, etc.)The def
43Using the MenuHDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)• If you set [SPOT METER], the exposure is set to the manual mode automatically.WHITE BAL. (White balance)You
44HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)• For example, if you select 1/100 second, [100] appears on the screen.• When shooting a bright subject, setting the shutt
45Using the MenuHDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1) (No flash): Records without flash.• The redeye reduction may not produce the desired effect due to individua
46HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)80PixelsDarkerBrightnessBrighter• The left area on the graph shows the darker areas of the picture while the right area sho
47Using the MenuHDR-HC1E 2-631-478-12(1) STANDARD ( )Records still images at the standard image quality level. IMAGE SIZE 1920 × 1440 ( )R
48HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-12(1)When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA-TAPE or PLAY/EDIT*1440 × 810 1080 × 810 640 × 480640 × 36016MB25 6034809624011524
49Using the MenuHDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)REC FOLDER (Recording folder)Select the folder to be used for recording with / , then touch .• As the defau
5HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)Table of ContentsRead this first ...2
50HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)D. EFFECT (Digital effect)You can add digital effects to your recordings. Touch the desired effect. Adjust the effect wi
51Using the MenuHDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1) PASTELPictures appear as a pale pastel drawing.* MOSAICPictures appear mosaic-patterned.** Available
52HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1) PICT.APPLI. menu (Continued)B] and the recording setting changes to the registered one. Touch [BACK] to register again or t
53Using the MenuHDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)EDIT/PLAY menuSettings for editing or playing back in various modes (VAR.SPD PB/END SEARCH, etc.)The default s
54HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)camcorder.• When [AUTO] is selected and the signal switches between HDV and DV formats, the picture and sound disappear tem
55Using the MenuHDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1) WIDE SELECTYou can select the picture size for the TV to be connected. Refer also to the instruction manu
56HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)LCD/VF SETThe recorded picture will not be affected by this operation. LCD BRIGHTYou can adjust the brightness of the LCD
57Using the MenuHDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)Continued COMPONENTSelect [COMPONENT] when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack.
58HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1) STANDARD SET menu (Continued)back.• appears for a picture recorded using a flash.• In the DATE/TIME data display, the dat
59Using the MenuHDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)TIME/LANGU. menu(CLOCK SET/WORLD TIME/LANGUAGE)See page 38 for details on selecting menu items.CLOCK SETSee pa
6HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)Recording/playback To check the remaining battery (Battery Info) To turn off the operation confirmation beep To initialize
60HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)Customizing Personal MenuYou can add desired menu items to Personal Menu, and customize Personal Menu settings for each POWE
61Using the MenuHDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)Arranging the order of menu items displayed on Personal Menu1 Touch [P-MENU SET UP] [SORT].If the desired m
62HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)Dubbing to another device such as a VCR, DVD recorder, etc.Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 11). Refer al
63Dubbing/EditingHDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)Using an i.LINK cable (optional)The dubbed format differs depending on the video recording format or recordin
64HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)• The following cannot be output via the HDV/DV interface (i.LINK) jack:– Indicators– Pictures edited with [PICT. EFFECT
65Dubbing/EditingHDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)Recording pictures from a VCR You can record pictures from a VCR on a tape. You can record a scene as a still
66HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)7 Touch [REC START] at the point you want to start recording.8 Stop recording.When recording on a tape, touch (STOP) or [R
67Dubbing/EditingHDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)Dubbing pictures from a tape to a “Memory Stick Duo”You can record still images on a “Memory Stick Duo.” Make
68HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)Marking images on the “Memory Stick Duo” with specific information (Image protection/Print mark)When you are using a “Memory
69Dubbing/EditingHDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)Continued Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer)You can print out pictures using a PictBrid
7HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)Marking images on the “Memory Stick Duo” with specific information (Image protection/Print mark) ...
70HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)• If you print a still image recorded with a 16:9 ratio, left and right ends of the image may be cut off.• Some printer mo
71Dubbing/EditingHDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)• Connecting with an external device wears out the battery pack faster.• You cannot use an external flash (o
72HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)Connecting to a computerWhen connecting your camcorder to the computer, you can operate the followings:Copy the still images
73Using a computerHDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)Continued to USB jackUSB cable(supplied)to USB jack• Do not connect your camcorder to the computer at this
74HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1) Folder containing image files recorded using other camcorders without the folder creation function (for playback only)
75Using a computerHDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)For Macintosh users Close down all applications running on the computer. Drag and drop the drive icon on t
76HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)Connecting in the opposite order may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a malfunction of your camcorder.• T
77Using a computerHDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)Creating a DVD (Direct Access to “Click to DVD”) You can create DVDs from a tape when you connect your camc
78HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)8 Place a writable DVD in the disc drive of the computer.9 Touch [EXEC] on the screen of your camcorder.The status of the
79Using a computerHDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)To cancel the operationTouch [CANCEL] on the LCD screen of your camcorder.• You cannot cancel the operation
8HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)Enjoying pictures with high definition qualityTrying out the new HDV format!Shooting in the HDV formatHigh image qualityThe HD
80HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)TroubleshootingIf you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If th
81TroubleshootingHDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)Continued The power turns off frequently although the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the ba
82HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not work at all.• Adjust the screen ([CALIBRATION]) (p. 108).The
83TroubleshootingHDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)Continued Pictures cannot be deleted.• Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the “Memory Stick Duo.”
84HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)• Set the write-protect tab to REC or insert a new cassette (p. 100).• The tape is stuck to the drum due to moisture condens
85TroubleshootingHDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)Continued • You cannot use the internal flash with:– [BURST]– When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA-TAPE– Wh
86HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)• The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually (p. 25).The focus does not function.•
87TroubleshootingHDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)Continued Black bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen.• Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (p.
88HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)Fine patterns flicker, diagonal lines look jagged.• Adjust [SHARPNESS] to the (soften) side (p. 43).No sound or only a low
89TroubleshootingHDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)Continued Cannot view the picture or hear the sound on the TV connected with the component video cable (supp
9Enjoying pictures with high definition qualityHDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)Viewing on a high definition TV (p. 34)Pictures recorded in the HDV format can be
90HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)– [OLD MOVIE] or [CINEMA EFECT] of [D. EFFECT]– TELE MACRO– [COLOR SLOW S]– When the AUTO LOCK switch is set to ON (p. 25)Yo
91TroubleshootingHDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)Continued You cannot use [SPOT FOCUS].• You cannot use [SPOT FOCUS] together with:– [PROGRAM AE]– [COLOR BAR
92HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)• You cannot use [CINEMA EFECT] together with:– When the exposure is anything other than the automatic mode– Other than 0 in
93TroubleshootingHDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)Continued When connected using an i.LINK cable (optional), no picture appears on the monitor screen during d
94HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)the USB cable (supplied).• The computer does not recognize the “Memory Stick Duo” during camcorder operations such as tape p
95TroubleshootingHDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)Warning indicators and messagesSelf-diagnosis display/Warning indicatorsIf indicators appear on the LCD scree
96HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)Fast flashing:• The tape has run out.* (Eject cassette warning)*Slow flashing:• The write-protect tab on the cassette is set
97TroubleshootingHDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)Continued The tape is locked - check the tab (p. 100).The tape has reached the end.• Rewind or change the
98HDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1) FlashCharging… Cannot record still images.• You are trying to record a still image while charging the flash (optional)Micro
99Additional InformationHDR-HC1E 2-631-478-11(1)Using your camcorder abroadPower supplyYou can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using the A
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