Sony Handycam DCR-HC28 User Manual

15
Getting Started
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. 19).
1 Remove the lens cap by pressing
both knobs on the sides of the
cap.
2 Slide the POWER switch
repeatedly in the direction of the
arrow to turn on the respective
lamp.
Lamps that light up
CAMERA: To record on a tape.
PLAY/EDIT: To play or edit pictures.
• After you have set the date and time
([CLOCK SET], p. 19), the next time you
turn on the power of your camcorder, the
current date and time will be displayed on
the LCD screen for a few seconds.
3 Hold the camcorder correctly.
4 Ensure a good grip, then fasten
the grip belt.
To turn off the power
1 Slide the POWER switch to
OFF(CHG).
2 Attach the lens cap.
• 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. 47).
POWER switch Lens cap
If the POWER
switch is set to
OFF(CHG), slide it
while pressing the
green button.
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Sony Handycam DCR-HC28 Specifications

Imaging

imaging device	1/6" CCD
pixel gross	680K
video actual	340K Pixels

Convenience

steadyshot image stabilization	Yes
minimum illumination	5 Lux
low light capability	NightShot Plus system

Inputs and Outputs

analog audio/video outputs	Yes (Multi A/V)
digital audio/video inputs	Yes (via i.LINK)
digital audio/video outputs	Yes (via i.LINK)

Display

lcd size	2.5"
lcd resolution	123K Pixels
viewfinder resolution	123K Pixels

Optics and Lens

35mm equivalent	44-880mm (4:3), 48-960mm (16:9)
aperture	f1.8-3.1
optical zoom	20X

Power

power consumption	1.8W/2.1W (VF/LCD)
battery type	InfoLITHIUM (NP-FP30)
power requirements	7.2V (battery), 8.4V (AC Adaptor)

Dimensions and Weight

weight	14 oz (420g)
measurements	2 5/8" x 3 1/8" x 4 1/2" (65 x 79 x 113mm)