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... data transfer to the collection and recycling location nearest you. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the USB cable again. This symbol is intended to... MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. For customers in the literature accompanying the appliance. "Memory Stick" and battery pack This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. 2 For more information regarding recycling of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in ...
... data transfer to the collection and recycling location nearest you. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the USB cable again. This symbol is intended to... MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. For customers in the literature accompanying the appliance. "Memory Stick" and battery pack This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. 2 For more information regarding recycling of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in ...
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Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack 5 • Be careful not to press buttons on the LCD frame accidentally when you open or close the LCD panel, or when you adjust the angle of the LCD panel. • Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts.
Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack 5 • Be careful not to press buttons on the LCD frame accidentally when you open or close the LCD panel, or when you adjust the angle of the LCD panel. • Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts.
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Easy Handycam 34 Recording a movie 34 Recording a still image 35 Making full use of Contents : Features available for tape only. : Features ... Duo" while recording movies on a tape ...34 Recording with ease 14 Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items 15 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 16 Using an outside power source 19 Step 3: Turning the power on 19 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder 20 Adjusting the... this first 2 Quick Start Guide Recording movies 10 Recording still images 12 Recording/Playing back with ease - Table of Easy Handycam operation 36 6
Easy Handycam 34 Recording a movie 34 Recording a still image 35 Making full use of Contents : Features available for tape only. : Features ... Duo" while recording movies on a tape ...34 Recording with ease 14 Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items 15 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 16 Using an outside power source 19 Step 3: Turning the power on 19 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder 20 Adjusting the... this first 2 Quick Start Guide Recording movies 10 Recording still images 12 Recording/Playing back with ease - Table of Easy Handycam operation 36 6
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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 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ...........137 Index 144 Refer also to other operating instructions supplied with your camcorder: • Editing images with your computer cComputer Applications Guide 9
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 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ...........137 Index 144 Refer also to other operating instructions supplied with your camcorder: • Editing images with your computer cComputer Applications Guide 9
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To charge the battery, see page 16. a Slide the OPEN/ b Insert the cassette with c Press . comes out automatically. OPEN/ZEJECT lever Window-side 10 Quick Start Guide ZEJECT lever ... compartment slides back in its window-side facing Close the cassette lid after the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. Quick Start Guide Recording movies 1 Attach the charged battery pack to open the lid. Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow to the...
To charge the battery, see page 16. a Slide the OPEN/ b Insert the cassette with c Press . comes out automatically. OPEN/ZEJECT lever Window-side 10 Quick Start Guide ZEJECT lever ... compartment slides back in its window-side facing Close the cassette lid after the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. Quick Start Guide Recording movies 1 Attach the charged battery pack to open the lid. Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow to the...
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To charge the battery, see page 16. Insert it clicks. 2 Insert a "Memory Stick Duo" into the camcorder. Slide the battery pack in until it so that the b mark is at the bottom left corner. b mark 12 Quick Start Guide Recording still images 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. Push in the direction of the arrow until it clicks.
To charge the battery, see page 16. Insert it clicks. 2 Insert a "Memory Stick Duo" into the camcorder. Slide the battery pack in until it so that the b mark is at the bottom left corner. b mark 12 Quick Start Guide Recording still images 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. Push in the direction of the arrow until it clicks.
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... cloth (1) Shoe cover (1) Attached to a "Memory Stick Duo," you can use a "Memory Stick Duo" with any of the devices compatible with your camcorder. Wireless Remote Commander (1) A button-type lithium battery is about half the size of that item supplied. Camera Operations Guide (This manual) (1) Computer Applications Guide (1) Power cord (1) Getting started Step...
... cloth (1) Shoe cover (1) Attached to a "Memory Stick Duo," you can use a "Memory Stick Duo" with any of the devices compatible with your camcorder. Wireless Remote Commander (1) A button-type lithium battery is about half the size of that item supplied. Camera Operations Guide (This manual) (1) Computer Applications Guide (1) Power cord (1) Getting started Step...
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...wall outlet immediately if any metallic objects. CHG Power cord To the wall outlet AC Adaptor CHG (charge) lamp 1 Attach the battery pack by attaching the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (P series) to your camcorder. v mark 3 Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor. 4 Connect the power cord to the wall outlet. 5 ...malfunction occurs. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up to OFF (CHG) . Battery pack DC IN jack DC plug 2 With the v mark on the DC plug facing down, connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. This may cause a malfunction. • Use a nearby wall outlet when ...
...wall outlet immediately if any metallic objects. CHG Power cord To the wall outlet AC Adaptor CHG (charge) lamp 1 Attach the battery pack by attaching the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (P series) to your camcorder. v mark 3 Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor. 4 Connect the power cord to the wall outlet. 5 ...malfunction occurs. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up to OFF (CHG) . Battery pack DC IN jack DC plug 2 With the v mark on the DC plug facing down, connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. This may cause a malfunction. • Use a nearby wall outlet when ...
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...OFF (CHG). 2 Open the LCD panel. 3 Press DSPL/BATT INFO. Battery Info DSPL/BATT INFO BATTERY INFO BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL 0% 50% 100% REC TIME AVAILABLE LCD SCREEN: 76 min VIEWFINDER: 85 min A Battery charge level: Displays approximate remaining amount of power left in the direction of...arrow while pressing the BATT (battery) release button down. Charging time Approximate number of the battery pack. To remove the battery pack BATT (battery) release button POWER switch 1 Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). 2 Slide the battery pack out in the battery pack. C Approximate possible ...
...OFF (CHG). 2 Open the LCD panel. 3 Press DSPL/BATT INFO. Battery Info DSPL/BATT INFO BATTERY INFO BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL 0% 50% 100% REC TIME AVAILABLE LCD SCREEN: 76 min VIEWFINDER: 85 min A Battery charge level: Displays approximate remaining amount of power left in the direction of...arrow while pressing the BATT (battery) release button down. Charging time Approximate number of the battery pack. To remove the battery pack BATT (battery) release button POWER switch 1 Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). 2 Slide the battery pack out in the battery pack. C Approximate possible ...
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... Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FP50 95 50 (supplied) NP-FP70 200 110 NP-FP90 355 195 For DCR-HC30: Battery pack Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FP50 120 65 (supplied) NP-FP70 255 140 NP-FP90 455 250 * Approximate number of minutes... Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FP50 95 50 (supplied) NP-FP70 200 110 NP-FP90 355 195 For DCR-HC30: Battery pack Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FP50 120 65 (supplied) NP-FP70 255 140 NP-FP90 455 250 Recording time when ...
... Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FP50 95 50 (supplied) NP-FP70 200 110 NP-FP90 355 195 For DCR-HC30: Battery pack Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FP50 120 65 (supplied) NP-FP70 255 140 NP-FP90 455 250 * Approximate number of minutes... Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FP50 95 50 (supplied) NP-FP70 200 110 NP-FP90 355 195 For DCR-HC30: Battery pack Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FP50 120 65 (supplied) NP-FP70 255 140 NP-FP90 455 250 Recording time when ...
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...until the respective lamp for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 22). PRECAUTION Even if your camcorder as the power source when you do not want the battery to OPEN. 2 While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch down. LENS COVER switch POWER switch 1 Set... a tape or "Memory Stick Duo." ,continued Getting started For DCR-HC30: Battery pack LCD panel opened* NP-FP50 120 (supplied) NP-FP70 255 NP-FP90 455 LCD panel closed 140 295 525 * With LCD BACKLIGHT set to your camcorder. The battery pack is not attached correctly. - While you use the AC...
...until the respective lamp for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 22). PRECAUTION Even if your camcorder as the power source when you do not want the battery to OPEN. 2 While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch down. LENS COVER switch POWER switch 1 Set... a tape or "Memory Stick Duo." ,continued Getting started For DCR-HC30: Battery pack LCD panel opened* NP-FP50 120 (supplied) NP-FP70 255 NP-FP90 455 LCD panel closed 140 295 525 * With LCD BACKLIGHT set to your camcorder. The battery pack is not attached correctly. - While you use the AC...
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To use your camcorder in bright conditions, press LCD BACKLIGHT to switch off the operation confirmation beep by selecting [LCD BL LEVEL] from the [LCD/VF SET] on the (...] (p. 87). are displayed. 6 Touch the button you want to set. • [EXPOSURE]: Adjust with the LCD screen facing out. • If you are using the battery pack for power source, you can adjust the brightness by setting [BEEP] in the (STANDARD SET) menu to select a desired effect (only in the viewfinder...
To use your camcorder in bright conditions, press LCD BACKLIGHT to switch off the operation confirmation beep by selecting [LCD BL LEVEL] from the [LCD/VF SET] on the (...] (p. 87). are displayed. 6 Touch the button you want to set. • [EXPOSURE]: Adjust with the LCD screen facing out. • If you are using the battery pack for power source, you can adjust the brightness by setting [BEEP] in the (STANDARD SET) menu to select a desired effect (only in the viewfinder...
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POWER switch 1 Turn on your camcorder (p. 19). 2 Open the LCD panel. CAMERA SET PROGRAM AE SPOT METER EXPOSURE OK 5 Select (TIME/LANGU.) with / , then touch . CLOCK SET -:--:-- In that case, charge the rechargeable button-type battery (p. 134) and then set it to the year 2079. 8 Set [M] (month), [D] (day...WORLD --:--:-- DISPLAY MENU ROTATE A. CLOCK SET -:--:-- For midnight, set any year up to 12:00AM. b Note • If you turn on your camcorder. DATE 2004Y JAN M 1D 0: 00 AM OK You can set it to step 7 when you set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET]...
POWER switch 1 Turn on your camcorder (p. 19). 2 Open the LCD panel. CAMERA SET PROGRAM AE SPOT METER EXPOSURE OK 5 Select (TIME/LANGU.) with / , then touch . CLOCK SET -:--:-- In that case, charge the rechargeable button-type battery (p. 134) and then set it to the year 2079. 8 Set [M] (month), [D] (day...WORLD --:--:-- DISPLAY MENU ROTATE A. CLOCK SET -:--:-- For midnight, set any year up to 12:00AM. b Note • If you turn on your camcorder. DATE 2004Y JAN M 1D 0: 00 AM OK You can set it to step 7 when you set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET]...
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... "Memory Stick Duo." Otherwise, image data may be damaged. • Do not insert anything other type of your camcorder. • When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder is about half the size of a standard "Memory Stick," in once. 24 Getting started Doing so may be damaged..." with the b mark at the bottom left corner until it clicks. Lightly push in your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. Do not shake or knock your camcorder (p. 126). Inserting a "Memory Stick Duo" For details on the "Memory Stick Duo" (...
... "Memory Stick Duo." Otherwise, image data may be damaged. • Do not insert anything other type of your camcorder. • When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder is about half the size of a standard "Memory Stick," in once. 24 Getting started Doing so may be damaged..." with the b mark at the bottom left corner until it clicks. Lightly push in your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. Do not shake or knock your camcorder (p. 126). Inserting a "Memory Stick Duo" For details on the "Memory Stick Duo" (...
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... the default setting, when you opened or closed the LCD panel, it takes about 1 minute to prevent battery loss ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 87). When you do not operate the camcorder for Cassette Memory cassettes B Remaining battery The indicated time may not be correct depending on the tape. Date/time and the camera settings data...
... the default setting, when you opened or closed the LCD panel, it takes about 1 minute to prevent battery loss ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 87). When you do not operate the camcorder for Cassette Memory cassettes B Remaining battery The indicated time may not be correct depending on the tape. Date/time and the camera settings data...
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...IMAGE SIZE], then [160 × 112] (p. 71). It is possible to record on a "Memory Stick Duo" of time you can also use the large capacity battery pack (NP-FP70/FP90). • To ensure smooth transition on a tape from the last recorded scene to prevent charging noise being displayed on the screen...an external flash (optional) connected to the following . - Refer to the accessory shoe, turn the power off the power of time you can view this camcorder. You can when recording in SP mode and LP mode on the recording media without a break even when you turn off ). - • When you...
...IMAGE SIZE], then [160 × 112] (p. 71). It is possible to record on a "Memory Stick Duo" of time you can also use the large capacity battery pack (NP-FP70/FP90). • To ensure smooth transition on a tape from the last recorded scene to prevent charging noise being displayed on the screen...an external flash (optional) connected to the following . - Refer to the accessory shoe, turn the power off the power of time you can view this camcorder. You can when recording in SP mode and LP mode on the recording media without a break even when you turn off ). - • When you...
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... pause. play back in various modes To fast forward or rewind during playback - Indicators displayed during tape playback 60min 0:00:00:15 60min P-MENU A Remaining battery B Recording mode (SP or LP) C Tape transport indicator D Time code (hour: minute: second: frame) or tape counter (hour: minute: second) E Personal Menu button (p. 62) F Video...
... pause. play back in various modes To fast forward or rewind during playback - Indicators displayed during tape playback 60min 0:00:00:15 60min P-MENU A Remaining battery B Recording mode (SP or LP) C Tape transport indicator D Time code (hour: minute: second: frame) or tape counter (hour: minute: second) E Personal Menu button (p. 62) F Video...
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... in step 4 in the menu (p. 73). Playback Indicators displayed during "Memory Stick Duo" playback 60min 1152 101-0010 10 / 10 101 0:00:00 P-MENU A Remaining battery B Image size C Picture number/Total number of recorded pictures in order to start the playback. 60min 320 MOV00002 MPEG 2 / 10 101 0:00:00 2 Touch P-MENU...
... in step 4 in the menu (p. 73). Playback Indicators displayed during "Memory Stick Duo" playback 60min 1152 101-0010 10 / 10 101 0:00:00 P-MENU A Remaining battery B Image size C Picture number/Total number of recorded pictures in order to start the playback. 60min 320 MOV00002 MPEG 2 / 10 101 0:00:00 2 Touch P-MENU...
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...trigger the flash (optional) automatically. 66 Using the Menu Select to [ONE PUSH]. - You bring your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. SPOT FOCUS See page 40 for details. DCR-HC40: Select to CAMERA-TAPE when: - FOCUS See page 41 for details. Select when recording without using...adjust the shutter speed when recording in from your camcorder in bright conditions. You brought your camcorder at a nearby white object for replacement. - FLASH SET Note that do not support the following settings. You remove the battery pack for about 10 seconds after setting the ...
...trigger the flash (optional) automatically. 66 Using the Menu Select to [ONE PUSH]. - You bring your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. SPOT FOCUS See page 40 for details. DCR-HC40: Select to CAMERA-TAPE when: - FOCUS See page 41 for details. Select when recording without using...adjust the shutter speed when recording in from your camcorder in bright conditions. You brought your camcorder at a nearby white object for replacement. - FLASH SET Note that do not support the following settings. You remove the battery pack for about 10 seconds after setting the ...
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... is set to ON. When a cassette or "Memory Stick Duo" is set to [5 min] when the camcorder is used on the battery pack, the power will be turned off after approximately 5 minutes (p. 87). GON OFF Select to use the ...See page 109 for the first time. Select when you are using this camcorder for details. 78 Using the Menu DEMO MODE When you remove both cassette and "Memory Stick Duo" from... your camcorder, and select the CAMERA-TAPE mode, you touch the screen during the demonstration. (The ...
... is set to ON. When a cassette or "Memory Stick Duo" is set to [5 min] when the camcorder is used on the battery pack, the power will be turned off after approximately 5 minutes (p. 87). GON OFF Select to use the ...See page 109 for the first time. Select when you are using this camcorder for details. 78 Using the Menu DEMO MODE When you remove both cassette and "Memory Stick Duo" from... your camcorder, and select the CAMERA-TAPE mode, you touch the screen during the demonstration. (The ...