Sony Handycam DCR-HC28 User Manual

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Table of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .................................................................. 3
Read this first ........................................................................................... 5
Step 1: Checking supplied items ............................................................ 11
Step 2: Charging the battery pack ......................................................... 12
Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly ......... 15
Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder ....................................16
Step 5: Using the touch panel ................................................................17
Changing the language setting .................................................................... 17
Checking the screen indicators (Display guide) .......................................... 17
Step 6: Setting the date and time ........................................................... 19
Step 7: Inserting a Cassette ................................................................... 20
Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam) ........................................22
Recording ............................................................................................... 24
Playback ................................................................................................ 25
Functions used for recording/playback, etc. .......................................... 26
Recording
To use zoom
To record in dark places (NightShot plus)
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT)
To adjust the focus for an off center subject (SPOT FOCUS)
To fix the exposure for the selected subject (Flexible spot meter)
To record in mirror mode
To use a tripod
To use a Shoulder Belt
Playback
To play back the images with added special effects (Picture effect)
Recording/playback
To check the remaining battery (Battery Info)
To turn off the operation confirmation beep (BEEP)
To initialize the settings (RESET)
Other part names and functions
Indicators displayed during recording/playback .....................................28
Searching for the starting point .............................................................. 30
Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording
(END SEARCH) .................................................................................. 30
Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH) ........................................................... 30
Getting Started
Recording/Playback

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)