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2-584-907-13 (1)
Digital Video Camera Recorder Getting Started 7
Recording/
18
Playback
Operating Guide
Using the Menu 34
Dubbing/Editing 57
DCR-HC32E/HC33E/
Using a Computer 68
HC39E/HC42E/HC43E
Troubleshooting 80
Additional Information 102
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Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this Disposal of Old Electrical manual thoroughly, and retain it for future & Electronic Equipment reference. (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries WARNING with separate collection To prevent fire or shock hazard, systems) do not expose the unit to rain or This symbol on the product or on its packaging moisture. indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed
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cause your camcorder to malfunction. On using the camcorder Take pictures of the sun only in low light • Do not hold the camcorder by the conditions, such as at dusk. following parts. On recording • Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the picture and sound are recorded without any problems. • Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if Viewfinder LCD panel recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcord
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Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items ...............................................................7 Step 2: Charging the battery pack .............................................................8 Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly ...........12 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder .....................................13 Step 5: Using the touch panel .................................................................14 Changing th
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Searching for the starting point ...............................................................29 Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH) ..............................................................................................29 Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH) .............................................................29 Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review) .........................29 Remote Commander ................................
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Marking images on the “Memory Stick Duo” with specific information (Image protection/Print mark) ........................................................64 Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) .........................65 Jacks to connect external devices ...........................................................67 Using a Computer Before referring to the “First Step Guide” on your computer ...................68 Installing the software and “First Step Guide” on a computer ....
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Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 32, 57) supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. USB cable (1) (p. 68) “Memory Stick Duo” 16MB (1) (p. 16, 104) (DCR-HC33E/HC43E) Shoulder Strap (1) (p. 112) Memory Stick Duo adaptor (1) (p. 105) (DCR-HC33E/HC43E) Rechargeable battery pack (1) (p. 8, 106) NP-FP30 (DCR-HC32E/HC33E) NP-FP50 (DCR-HC39E/HC42E/HC43E) CD-
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series) (p. 106) after 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the attaching it to your camcorder. DC IN jack on the Handycam Station. With the mark facing up POWER switch DC IN jack DC plug Handycam DC IN jack 4 Connect the mains lead to the AC Station Adaptor and the wall socket. 5 Insert the camcorder into the AC Adaptor Handycam Station securely, all the way to the bottom. To the wall socket CHG (charge) lamp
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Getting Started To remove your camcorder from the 6 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off Handycam Station when the battery is fully charged. Turn off the power, then remove the Disconnect the AC Adaptor from camcorder from the Handycam Station holding both your camcorder and the the DC IN jack. Handycam Station. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the Handycam Station and the DC plug. To charge the battery pack using only the AC Adaptor Turn off the power, then connect
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack (continued) Charging time Continuous Typical Battery pack recording recording Approximate time (min.) required when time time* you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. NP-FP70 200 110 235 130 Battery pack Charging time 235 130 NP-FP30 (supplied NP-FP90 355 195 with DCR-HC32E/ 115 415 230 HC33E) 415 230 NP-FP50 (supplied with DCR-HC39E/ 125 • All times measured under the following HC42E/HC43E) conditions: NP-FP70 155 Top: When the LCD backlight t
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Getting Started On the battery pack • Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG). • The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or the battery information (p. 24) will not be correctly displayed under the following conditions. – The battery pack is not attached correctly. – The battery pack is damaged. – The battery pack is fully discharged. (For Battery Info only.) • The power will not be supplied from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to
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Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly To record or play back, slide the POWER • When you slide the POWER switch to turn on the CAMERA-TAPE or CAMERA- switch repeatedly to turn on the respective MEMORY lamp, the current date and time lamp. will be displayed on the LCD screen for When using it for the first time, the about 5 seconds. [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 15). LENS COVER switch 3 Put your wrist through the Strap Belt. The length of the Strap Belt is adjusta
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Getting Started Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder The LCD panel The viewfinder Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the You can view images using the viewfinder camcorder ( ), then rotate it to the best when you close the LCD panel to avoid angle to record or play ( ). wearing down the battery, etc. Viewfinder DISP/BATT INFO 180 degrees (max.) 2 1 90 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the Viewfinder lens adjustment lever camcorder Move it until the picture is clear. • Do not press the butto
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Step 5: Using the touch panel You can play back recorded pictures (p. 21), or change the settings (p. 34) using the 1 Touch . touch panel. Touch [MENU] during Easy Handycam operation. Place your hand on the rear side of 6 0 m i n 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 D I S P M E NU G U ID E the LCD panel to support it. Then, T E L E E X P O - touch the buttons displayed on the 1 / 3 M A CR O S U R E screen. S P O T F A D E R F OCUS DISP/BATT INFO 2 Touch [DISP GUIDE]. The indicators vary depending on the settings
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Getting Started Step 6: Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. If you do not 3 Select [CLOCK SET] with / , set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] then touch . screen appears every time you turn on your C L O C K S E T – : – – : – – camcorder or change the POWER switch position. D A T E • If you do not use your camcorder for about 2 0 0 5 Y 1 M 1 D 0 : 0 0 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and tim
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Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” when inserting a cassette tape. Cassette tape You can use mini DV cassettes only “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 103). • The recordable time varies depending on [REC You can use only a “Memory Stick MODE] (p. 51). Duo” marked with or (p. 104). • The number and time of recordable pictures 1 Slide and hold the OPEN/EJECT varies depending on the image quality or the lever in the direction of the image size. For details, see page 43. arrow and ope
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Getting Started Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture (DCR-HC39E/HC42E/HC43E) By recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode, Recording a moving picture or still you can enjoy wide-angle, high-resolution image on the “Memory Stick Duo” pictures. Set the POWER switch to [CAMERA- • If you intend to view pictures on a wide MEMORY]. TV, recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode is recommended. The aspect ratio of the picture switches to 4:3. Press WIDE SELECT repeatedl
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Recording/Playback with ease (Easy Handycam) W ith this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are automatically adjusted Open the lens cover. optimally, which frees you from detailed B adjustment. DCR-HC32E/ E Since only basic functions become available and HC33E: screen font size increases for easy viewing, even A first time users can enjoy easy operation. D C Go through the procedures described in steps 1 to 8 (p. 7 to 17) before operation. Recording with ease 1 Slide th
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Recording/Playback Playing back with ease 1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. 2 Press EASY . E a s y H a n d y c a m o p e r a t i o n The EASY lights up in blue. O N 3 Start playing back. Movies Still images Touch , then touch to Touch / to select start playback. a picture. Slow playback is available on A B C the Remote Commander. A C M E NU Tape playback B Previous/Next Delete (p. 63) Stop Play/Pause toggles as
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Recording Open the lens cover. PHOTO DCR-HC32E/HC33E: POWER switch REC START/ REC START/ STOP STOP 1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the respective lamp to select a recording medium. If the POWER On a tape: Light up the CAMERA- switch is set to OFF, TAPE lamp. slide it down while On a “Memory Stick Duo”: Light up pressing the green the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp. button. 2 Start recording. Movies Still images Press REC START/S
