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Camera Operations Guide [GB]
3-088-340-12(1)
Camera
Operations Guide
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Digital Video Camera Recorder
DCR-HC30E/HC40E
© 2004 Sony Corporation
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FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE Read this first ATTENTION Before operating the unit, please read this The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies manual thoroughly, and retain it for future may influence the picture and sound of this camcorder. reference. This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters WARNING (9.8 feet). To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or mo
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Fasten the Strap Belt as shown in the following Notes on the LCD panel, viewfinder, and illustration. lens The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/ or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on the LCD screen and the viewfinder. These points are normal results of the manufacturing proc
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Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts. Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack DCR-HC30E/HC40E 3-088-340-12(1) 4
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: Features available for tape only. Table of Contents : Features available for “Memory Stick Duo” only. Read this first ............................................................................................. 2 Quick Start Guide Recording movies .................................................................................... 10 Recording still images.............................................................................. 12 Recording/Playing back with ease .......................
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Adjusting the exposure............................................................................. 37 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects ............................................................... 37 Fixing the exposure for the selected subject – Flexible spot meter .......................... 38 Adjusting the exposure manually .............................................................................. 38 Recording in dark places – NightShot plus, etc. ...........................
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Advanced operations Dubbing/Editing Connecting to a VCR or TV ...............92 Using the Menu Dubbing to another tape ...............93 Selecting menu items ........................ 62 Recording pictures from a VCR or Using the (CAMERA SET) menu TV .................................................94 – PROGRAM AE/WHITE BAL./16:9 Dubbing pictures from a tape to a WIDE, etc. .................................... 64 “Memory Stick Duo” .....................95 Using the (MEMORY SET) menu Dubbi
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ...............................112 Warning indicators and messages ...120 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ..........124 Usable cassette tapes .....................124 About the “Memory Stick” ................126 About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ................................128 About i.LINK .....................................130 Maintenance and precautions ..........131 Specification ....................................134 Quick Referen
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Quick Start Guide Recording movies 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. To charge the battery, see page 16. Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. a Slide the OPEN/ b Insert the cassette with cPress . ZEJECT lever in its window-side facing Close the cassette lid after the cassette compartment the direction of the up, then push the center slides back in by itself. arrow to open the lid. of the back of the Th
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Quick Start Guide 3 Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen. The date and time is not set up in the default setting. To set the date and time, see page 22. a Set the LENS COVER switch to OPEN. b Open the LCD panel. c While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch down to light up the CAMERA-TAPE lamp. The power turns on. d Press REC START/ STOP. Recording starts. To change to standby mode, press REC START/STOP again. You can also use REC START/STOP of the L
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Recording still images 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. To charge the battery, see page 16. Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 2 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into the camcorder. Insert it so that the b mark is at the bottom left corner. Push in until it clicks. b mark Quick Start Guide 12
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Quick Start Guide 3 Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen. The date and time is not set up in the default setting. To set the date and time, see page 22. a Set the LENS COVER switch to OPEN. b Open the LCD panel. c While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch repeatedly until the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp lights up. The power turns on. d Press PHOTO lightly. A short beep sound is heard when the focus is adjusted. e Press PHOTO fully. A shutter sound is heard an
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Recording/Playing back with ease By switching to Easy Handycam operation, recording/playback operation becomes even easier. Easy Handycam operation allows easy recording/playback for even first time users by providing only the basic functions for recording/playback. Press EASY when recording/ playing back. EASY lights up in blue (1) and screen font size increases (2) during Easy Handycam operation. Easy Handycam operation ON For details, see instructions for each operation. See page 35 for
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Getting started Getting started A/V connecting cable (1) Step 1: Checking supplied items USB cable (1) Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP50 (1) “Memory Stick Duo” 8MB (1) You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo,” which is CD-ROM “SPVD-012 USB Driver” (1) about half the size of a standard “Memory Stick,” in your camcorder. See page 126 for details. Cleaning cloth (
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1 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in Step 2: Charging the the direction of the arrow until it clicks. battery pack You can charge the battery by attaching the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series) to your camcorder. b Notes You cannot use batteries other than the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series) (p. 128). Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminals with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. Use a nearby wall socket when using th
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Getting started The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and To check the remaining battery – Battery charging starts. Info DSPL/BATT INFO CHG CHG (charge) lamp POWER switch After charging the battery You can check the battery’s current charge level The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the and its current remaining recording time both battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC during charging or when the power is turned off. Adaptor from the DC IN jack. 1 Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). To re
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For DCR-HC30E: Charging time Approximate number of minutes required when Battery pack Continuous Typical* you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack recording recording at 25°C (77°F). (10 – 30°C (50 – 86°F) time time recommended.) NP-FP50 120 65 (supplied) Battery pack NP-FP70 255 140 NP-FP50 (supplied) 125 NP-FP90 455 250 NP-FP70 155 NP-FP90 220 Recording time when recording with the Recording time when recording with the viewfinder Approximate number of minutes available LCD sc
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Getting started For DCR-HC40E: Using an outside power source Battery pack LCD panel LCD panel opened* closed NP-FP50 105 120 (supplied) You can use the AC Adaptor as the power NP-FP70 225 255 source when you do not want the battery to NP-FP90 400 455 run out. While you are using the AC Adaptor, the battery pack will not lose its charge even For DCR-HC30E: when it is attached to your camcorder. Battery pack LCD panel LCD panel PRECAUTION opened* closed Even if your camcorder is turned off,
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PLAY/EDIT mode: To play or edit pictures on a tape or “Memory Stick Duo.” Step 3: Turning the power on To turn off the power Slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG). You need to slide the POWER switch Set the LENS COVER switch to CLOSE. repeatedly to select the desired power mode to record or play. When using this camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 22). LENS COVER switch POWER switch 1 Set the LENS COVER switch to OPEN. 2 While pressing the green button, slid
