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Camera Operations Guide [US]
3-088-339-11(1)
Camera
Operations Guide
Read this first
Digital Video Camera Recorder
DCR-HC30/HC40
© 2004 Sony Corporation
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b Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply For customers in the U.S.A. with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to If you have any questions about this product, you may Part 15 of the FCC Rules. call: These limits are designed to provide reasonable Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY protection against harmful interference in a residential (7669) installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can The number below is for FCC related matters only
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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 .......................... 37 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 .....................125 About the “Memory Stick” ................126 About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ............................................129 About i.LINK .....................................130 Maintenance and precautions ..........131 Specification ....................................134 Q
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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 34 f
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Getting started Getting started Wireless Remote Commander (1) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure you have following items supplied A/V connecting cable (1) with your camcorder. The number in parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. “Memory Stick Duo” 8MB (1) You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo,” which is USB cable (1) about half the size of a standard “Memory Stick,” in your camcorder. See page 126 for details. Recha
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Getting started 1 Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). After charging the battery The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the 2 Open the LCD panel. battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC 3 Press DSPL/BATT INFO. Adaptor from the DC IN jack. The battery information appears for about 7 seconds. To remove the battery pack Keep the button pressed to view it for about BATT (battery) 20 seconds. release button POWER switch BATTERY INFO BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL 0% 50% 100% REC TIME AVAILABLE LCD SCRE
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Recording time when recording with the Recording time when recording with the LCD screen on viewfinder Approximate number of minutes available Approximate number of minutes available when you use a fully charged battery pack at when you use a fully charged battery pack at 25°C (77°F). 25°C (77°F). For DCR-HC40: With LCD BACKLIGHT set to ON For DCR-HC40: Battery pack Continuous Typical* recording recording Battery pack Continuous Typical* time time recording recording time time NP-FP50 9
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To turn off the power Slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG). Step 4: Adjusting the Set the LENS COVER switch to CLOSE. LCD panel and viewfinder Adjusting the LCD panel You can adjust the angle and brightness of the LCD panel to meet various recording situations. Even when there are obstructions between you and the subject, you can check the subject on the LCD screen during recording by adjusting the angle of the LCD panel. Maximum 180 degrees Maximum 90 degrees LCD BACKLIGHT Open the
