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appear different. On the menu items, the LCD panel, • The on-screen displays in each local viewfinder, and lens language are used for illustrating the • A menu item that is grayed out is not operating procedures. Change the screen available under the current recording or language before using your camcorder if playback conditions. necessary (p. 45). • The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely high- About the Carl Zeiss lens precision technology, so over 99.99% of
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5 DCR-HC21 2-584-905-11(1)
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Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items ...............................................................9 Step 2: Charging the battery pack ...........................................................10 Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly ...........13 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder .....................................14 Step 5: Using the touch panel .................................................................15 Changing the
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Remote Commander ...............................................................................28 Searching quickly for a desired scene (Zero set memory) ............................28 Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search) ...........................29 Searching for a still image (Photo search) .....................................................29 Playing back still images in sequence (Photo scan) .....................................29 Playing the picture on a TV .........
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Creating a DVD (Direct Access to “Click to DVD”) ...................................60 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting .......................................................................................63 Warning indicators and messages ..........................................................74 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad .................................................................77 Usable cassette tapes .........................................................
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Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items Shoe cover (1) supplied with your camcorder. Attached to the camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the Operating Guide (This manual) (1) number of that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 10) Power cord (1) (p. 10) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 28) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 30, 48) USB cable (1) (p. 53) Shoulder Strap (1) (p. 85) Recharge
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Getting Started PUSH button POWER switch • All times measured under the following conditions: Top: Recording with LCD screen. Bottom: Recording with viewfinder LCD panel closed. * Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/off and zooming. When storing the battery pack Playing time Fully discharge the battery before storing it Approximate time (min.) available when for an extended period (p. 79). you use a fully charged battery pack.
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On the AC Adaptor • Use the nearby wall outlet when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. • Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. PRECAUTION • Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power (house current) is still
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Getting Started Step 5: Using the touch panel You can play back recorded pictures (p. indicator that appears on the LCD screen. 21), or change the settings (p. 31) using the touch panel. 1 Touch . Place your hand on the rear side of 6 0 m i n S T B Y 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 P A G E 1 P A G E 2 the LCD panel to support it. Then, touch the buttons displayed on the S P O T F O C U S S P O T D I S P screen. F O C U S M E T E R G U I D E M E N U F A D E R E N D E X P O – S C H S U R E DISP/BATT INFO 2 To
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Getting Started Step 7: Inserting a cassette You can use mini DV cassettes only To eject the cassette (p. 78). Proceed with the same steps as you would • The recordable time varies depending on [REC when inserting a cassette tape. MODE] (p. 45). 1 Slide the OPEN/EJECT lever and open the lid. OPEN/EJECT Lid lever The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up. 2 Insert a cassette with its window facing up, then press . Window-side Push the center of the back
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Recording/Playback with ease (Easy Handycam) With this Easy Handycam operation, most of Open the lens cover. the camera settings are automatically adjusted B optimally, which frees you from detailed adjustment. Since only basic functions become available and A screen font size increases for easy viewing, even first time users can enjoy easy operation. Go through the procedures described in steps 1 to C D 7 (p. 9 to 17) before operation. Recording with ease 1 Slide the POWER switch in
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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 . The EASY lamp The message appears. lights up in blue. E a s y H a n d y c a m o p e r a t i o n O N 3 Start playing back. Touch , then touch to start playback. Stop A C Play/Pause toggles as you touch it Rewind/Fast forward B To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY again. The EASY lamp turns off and all the settings are
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Recording LENS COVER PHOTO Slide the LENS COVER switch to OPEN. POWER switch REC START/ STOP REC START/ STOP 1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to turn on the CAMERA lamp. If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), slide it down while pressing the green button. 2 Start recording. Movies Still images Press REC START/STOP (or Press and hold PHOTO lightly to ). check the image (), then press it fully (). A Indicator appears C A P T U R E A B The
