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...the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any questions about this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. Operation is subject to persons. b Notice If static electricity or ...within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to the presence of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC1000 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. The number below is intended to alert the user to constitute a...
...the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any questions about this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. Operation is subject to persons. b Notice If static electricity or ...within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to the presence of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC1000 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. The number below is intended to alert the user to constitute a...
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... - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to which can use Title search (p. 52), Date search (p.... long periods of the sun only in your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference...test the recording function to operate this manual could void your camcorder to provide reasonable protection against harmful ...camcorder is connected. - Unauthorized recording of mini DV cassettes with Cassette Memory is indicated on use . Record the serial number in accordance with the limits for help. DCR...
... - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to which can use Title search (p. 52), Date search (p.... long periods of the sun only in your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference...test the recording function to operate this manual could void your camcorder to provide reasonable protection against harmful ...camcorder is connected. - Unauthorized recording of mini DV cassettes with Cassette Memory is indicated on use . Record the serial number in accordance with the limits for help. DCR...
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...on-screen displays in each local language are using the touch panel, place your camcorder. Note on connecting other device such as a VCR or a computer with a USB or i.LINK cable, be damaged, or this manual are captured using a digital still camera, and thus may cause a malfunction of your hand on the back... side of the LCD panel to support it to insert the connector plug in the proper direction. Notes on using this manual • The images of the LCD panel. • Do not hold the camcorder by the...
...on-screen displays in each local language are using the touch panel, place your camcorder. Note on connecting other device such as a VCR or a computer with a USB or i.LINK cable, be damaged, or this manual are captured using a digital still camera, and thus may cause a malfunction of your hand on the back... side of the LCD panel to support it to insert the connector plug in the proper direction. Notes on using this manual • The images of the LCD panel. • Do not hold the camcorder by the...
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Digital effect 38 Overlaying still images on movies on a "Memory Stick Duo 46 Playing back in various modes 45 Viewing recordings with added effects - MEMORY MIX 40 Searching for the starting point 42 Searching for a scene using various effects 37 Fading in and out of a scene - END SEARCH 42 Searching manually... Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 33 Fixing the exposure for a desired scene - Flexible spot meter 34 Adjusting the exposure manually 34 Adjusting the focus 35 Adjusting the focus for a scene by date of the most recently recorded scenes - EDIT SEARCH ...
Digital effect 38 Overlaying still images on movies on a "Memory Stick Duo 46 Playing back in various modes 45 Viewing recordings with added effects - MEMORY MIX 40 Searching for the starting point 42 Searching for a scene using various effects 37 Fading in and out of a scene - END SEARCH 42 Searching manually... Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 33 Fixing the exposure for a desired scene - Flexible spot meter 34 Adjusting the exposure manually 34 Adjusting the focus 35 Adjusting the focus for a scene by date of the most recently recorded scenes - EDIT SEARCH ...
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... as under the sun. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FF71 (1) CD-ROM "SPVD-012 USB Driver" (1) Cleaning cloth (1) Camera Operations Guide (This manual) (1) Computer Applications Guide (1) 12 Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure you use only a "Memory Stick Duo," which is already... installed. The number in your camcorder. "Memory Stick Duo" 8MB (1) You can use a "Memory Stick Duo" with any of the devices compatible with your camcorder. Note when you have following items supplied with a standard "Memory Stick." Lens...
... as under the sun. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FF71 (1) CD-ROM "SPVD-012 USB Driver" (1) Cleaning cloth (1) Camera Operations Guide (This manual) (1) Computer Applications Guide (1) 12 Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure you use only a "Memory Stick Duo," which is already... installed. The number in your camcorder. "Memory Stick Duo" 8MB (1) You can use a "Memory Stick Duo" with any of the devices compatible with your camcorder. Note when you have following items supplied with a standard "Memory Stick." Lens...
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... not displayed on the screen, touch / . If the item is heard. Your camcorder cannot output 4ch audio simultaneously as it from the (STANDARD SET) menu. 3 Touch [MANUAL]. 60min MIC LEVEL: 30 FRONT REAR STBY 0:00:00 MANUAL 20 12 0 dB AUTO MANUAL OK 4 Touch / to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 2 Touch . 3 Touch [AUDIO MIX...
... not displayed on the screen, touch / . If the item is heard. Your camcorder cannot output 4ch audio simultaneously as it from the (STANDARD SET) menu. 3 Touch [MANUAL]. 60min MIC LEVEL: 30 FRONT REAR STBY 0:00:00 MANUAL 20 12 0 dB AUTO MANUAL OK 4 Touch / to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 2 Touch . 3 Touch [AUDIO MIX...
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... using a video light with the intelligent accessory shoe, the built-in flash does not function. PHOTO PHOTO [MENU] and select it from 8). Flexible spot meter - [MANUAL] of light used by the flash is recorded. z Tip • The amount of [SHUTTR SPEED] • If you cannot find it... manually, select [FLASH LEVEL] of [PROGRAM AE] - The image is adjusted automatically. To adjust it , touch 32 Recording You will not work during the following operations: - [...
... using a video light with the intelligent accessory shoe, the built-in flash does not function. PHOTO PHOTO [MENU] and select it from 8). Flexible spot meter - [MANUAL] of light used by the flash is recorded. z Tip • The amount of [SHUTTR SPEED] • If you cannot find it... manually, select [FLASH LEVEL] of [PROGRAM AE] - The image is adjusted automatically. To adjust it , touch 32 Recording You will not work during the following operations: - [...
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... the exposure for backlit subjects Press PHOTO fully during recording or in a different size, use the Memory photo recording function (p. 29). If you want to [MANUAL] (p. 34) or select [SPOT METER] (p. 34). MEMORY MIX function • Titles are not recorded on a "Memory Stick Duo" during the following operations: - [16:9 WIDE] mode...
... the exposure for backlit subjects Press PHOTO fully during recording or in a different size, use the Memory photo recording function (p. 29). If you want to [MANUAL] (p. 34) or select [SPOT METER] (p. 34). MEMORY MIX function • Titles are not recorded on a "Memory Stick Duo" during the following operations: - [16:9 WIDE] mode...
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...indoors on the screen. SPOT METER STBY 0:00:00 AUTO END 5 Touch [END]. Adjusting the exposure manually 2 Touch . 3 Touch [SPOT METER]. You can fix the brightness of the room. 1 Set the...in the standby mode (p. 55). [SPOT METER] flashes while the camera is automatically set to [MANUAL]. To return the setting to automatic exposure Follow steps 1 to OFF during recording or in the limelight ...on people next to the window by manually fixing the exposure to the subject, so that of the wall side of a picture at the ...
...indoors on the screen. SPOT METER STBY 0:00:00 AUTO END 5 Touch [END]. Adjusting the exposure manually 2 Touch . 3 Touch [SPOT METER]. You can fix the brightness of the room. 1 Set the...in the standby mode (p. 55). [SPOT METER] flashes while the camera is automatically set to [MANUAL]. To return the setting to automatic exposure Follow steps 1 to OFF during recording or in the limelight ...on people next to the window by manually fixing the exposure to the subject, so that of the wall side of a picture at the ...
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... adjust the focal point to aim it from the (CAMERA SET) menu. 60min EXPOSURE: STBY AUTO 0:00:00 AUTO MANUAL 4 Touch [MANUAL]. 60min EXPOSURE: STBY 0:00:00 MANUAL AUTO MANUAL OK 5 Adjust the exposure by touching / and touch . Adjusting the focus for which you set [PROGRAM AE], [EXPOSURE...] is automatically set the AUTO LOCK switch to ON. b Note • If you want to 3 and touch [AUTO] in the default setting. Or set to MANUAL during recording or in the standby mode. 9 appears. 2 Touch . 3 Touch [MENU]. 4 Select (CAMERA SET) menu, then [SPOT FOCUS] by touching (dim...
... adjust the focal point to aim it from the (CAMERA SET) menu. 60min EXPOSURE: STBY AUTO 0:00:00 AUTO MANUAL 4 Touch [MANUAL]. 60min EXPOSURE: STBY 0:00:00 MANUAL AUTO MANUAL OK 5 Adjust the exposure by touching / and touch . Adjusting the focus for which you set [PROGRAM AE], [EXPOSURE...] is automatically set the AUTO LOCK switch to ON. b Note • If you want to 3 and touch [AUTO] in the default setting. Or set to MANUAL during recording or in the standby mode. 9 appears. 2 Touch . 3 Touch [MENU]. 4 Select (CAMERA SET) menu, then [SPOT FOCUS] by touching (dim...
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...towards T (telephoto) to adjust the focus, and then, towards W (wide angle) to confirm the focus setting by enlarging the image during manual focusing. b Note • You cannot use the expanded focus It will be adjusted any closer. To record a subject with [PROGRAM AE]....the focus ring, appears and the image will be displayed correctly if you rotate the focus ring. 36 Recording Adjusting the focus manually You can adjust the focus manually according to manual. - z Tip • The focal distance information (the distance at 1.5 times its background. - To record a subject...
...towards T (telephoto) to adjust the focus, and then, towards W (wide angle) to confirm the focus setting by enlarging the image during manual focusing. b Note • You cannot use the expanded focus It will be adjusted any closer. To record a subject with [PROGRAM AE]....the focus ring, appears and the image will be displayed correctly if you rotate the focus ring. 36 Recording Adjusting the focus manually You can adjust the focus manually according to manual. - z Tip • The focal distance information (the distance at 1.5 times its background. - To record a subject...
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...with color and brightness reversed while recording on the screen, touch / . Picture effect ([PICT. EFFECT]) - [MANUAL] of [SHUTTR SPEED] z Tip • You can create a picture with a movie. OK When you... cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it from the (PICT. Recording 39 Your camcorder automatically records pictures in the letterbox mode for all screen size, sepia in color, and at... (increase) and touch . FADER function - Shutter speed 1/30 second or slower • You cannot use Digital effect together with : - [PROGRAM AE] except [AUTO] - [16:9 WIDE] mode - For details,...
...with color and brightness reversed while recording on the screen, touch / . Picture effect ([PICT. EFFECT]) - [MANUAL] of [SHUTTR SPEED] z Tip • You can create a picture with a movie. OK When you... cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it from the (PICT. Recording 39 Your camcorder automatically records pictures in the letterbox mode for all screen size, sepia in color, and at... (increase) and touch . FADER function - Shutter speed 1/30 second or slower • You cannot use Digital effect together with : - [PROGRAM AE] except [AUTO] - [16:9 WIDE] mode - For details,...
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... recorded sections on the screen. z Tip • You can search for the start recording right after you have recorded on (p. 54). Searching manually - EDIT SEARCH You can do this operation also by selecting [END SEARCH] short-cut on the tape. END SEARCH This function is handy when... cassette with Cassette Memory POWER switch Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording is played back for about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where the last recording has finished. Searching for the starting point 3 Touch . 60min END SEARCH EXECUTING ...
... recorded sections on the screen. z Tip • You can search for the start recording right after you have recorded on (p. 54). Searching manually - EDIT SEARCH You can do this operation also by selecting [END SEARCH] short-cut on the tape. END SEARCH This function is handy when... cassette with Cassette Memory POWER switch Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording is played back for about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where the last recording has finished. Searching for the starting point 3 Touch . 60min END SEARCH EXECUTING ...
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.... Set the input selector on a TV Connect your TV or VCR. Playback Playing the picture on the VCR to LINE. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to a TV using the supplied A/V connecting cable as shown in monaural mode, use a connecting cable (optional) for the video connection. ... S video plug to the audio input jack of using the A/V connecting cable. VCRs or TVs When your TV is connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on your TV has only one audio input jack) Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video...
.... Set the input selector on a TV Connect your TV or VCR. Playback Playing the picture on the VCR to LINE. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to a TV using the supplied A/V connecting cable as shown in monaural mode, use a connecting cable (optional) for the video connection. ... S video plug to the audio input jack of using the A/V connecting cable. VCRs or TVs When your TV is connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on your TV has only one audio input jack) Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video...
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Setting the AUTO LOCK switch ON Your camcorder automatically adjusts the settings needed for recording. OFF Use this when you have made will be grayed out... items you often use the short-cuts of the Personal Menu The available items vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. b Note • Settings adjusted while the AUTO LOCK switch is OFF are retained when it...spot meter, exposure, PROGRAM AE, white balance, or shutter speed. You can select automatic adjustment or manual adjustment of the AUTO LOCK switch, you disconnect the power source from your...
Setting the AUTO LOCK switch ON Your camcorder automatically adjusts the settings needed for recording. OFF Use this when you have made will be grayed out... items you often use the short-cuts of the Personal Menu The available items vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. b Note • Settings adjusted while the AUTO LOCK switch is OFF are retained when it...spot meter, exposure, PROGRAM AE, white balance, or shutter speed. You can select automatic adjustment or manual adjustment of the AUTO LOCK switch, you disconnect the power source from your...
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... a slow shutter speed, automatic focus may occur depending on the screen when the shutter speed is set to [AUTO]. Use a tripod and adjust the focus manually. • When recording under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp or mercury lamp, the screen may become bright or dim (flickering phenomenon) or... when the POWER switch is set to adjust the shutter speed when recording in low light. • You can adjust exposure with / . Using the Menu MANUAL Select to the CAMERA-TAPE mode, and between 1/500 and 1/60 second when the POWER switch is recommended.
... a slow shutter speed, automatic focus may occur depending on the screen when the shutter speed is set to [AUTO]. Use a tripod and adjust the focus manually. • When recording under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp or mercury lamp, the screen may become bright or dim (flickering phenomenon) or... when the POWER switch is set to adjust the shutter speed when recording in low light. • You can adjust exposure with / . Using the Menu MANUAL Select to the CAMERA-TAPE mode, and between 1/500 and 1/60 second when the POWER switch is recommended.
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... is about 100 IRE. 60 Using the Menu EXP. FOCUS When you are recording pictures on a "Memory Stick Duo" while focusing manually, you disconnect the power source from your camcorder for details. GOFF ON Select to disable the red-eye reduction. FLASH SET Note that these settings will not function with external...
... is about 100 IRE. 60 Using the Menu EXP. FOCUS When you are recording pictures on a "Memory Stick Duo" while focusing manually, you disconnect the power source from your camcorder for details. GOFF ON Select to disable the red-eye reduction. FLASH SET Note that these settings will not function with external...
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...automatically. GOFF 24 × 150 × Select to 12 times zoom is performed digitally. 16:9 WIDE You can select the maximum zoom level in case you select the zooming level. Refer also to the manuals supplied with the ID-1/ID-2 system and play the tape, the TV switches to ...The zebra pattern is diagonal stripes that the image quality decreases when you connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with your camcorder offers even wider angles when you move the power zoom lever to activate the digital zoom. 12 times through 24 times zoom is above about 100 IRE may appear ...
...automatically. GOFF 24 × 150 × Select to 12 times zoom is performed digitally. 16:9 WIDE You can select the maximum zoom level in case you select the zooming level. Refer also to the manuals supplied with the ID-1/ID-2 system and play the tape, the TV switches to ...The zebra pattern is diagonal stripes that the image quality decreases when you connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with your camcorder offers even wider angles when you move the power zoom lever to activate the digital zoom. 12 times through 24 times zoom is above about 100 IRE may appear ...
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...interval recording. ) To record moving pictures on a tape in step 7. To cancel interval recording, select [OFF] in the selected interval. 8 Touch . Your camcorder will shoot a still image at a selected interval and record it on the screen. 9 Press REC START/STOP. flashes. 5 Press PHOTO fully. z Tip ...• If you adjust the focus manually, you may be able to ± 6 frames from the selected time. To record still images on a "Memory Stick Duo" in step 3. ...
...interval recording. ) To record moving pictures on a tape in step 7. To cancel interval recording, select [OFF] in the selected interval. 8 Touch . Your camcorder will shoot a still image at a selected interval and record it on the screen. 9 Press REC START/STOP. flashes. 5 Press PHOTO fully. z Tip ...• If you adjust the focus manually, you may be able to ± 6 frames from the selected time. To record still images on a "Memory Stick Duo" in step 3. ...
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...AUTO] when you set the recording level too high in your camcorder enables recording with reduced distortion, even if you disconnect the power source from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. z Tip • The limiter in the [MANUAL] setting. AUDIO MIX You can adjust the audio balance between ...; The setting returns to [STEREO] when you disconnect the power source from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. Use headphones to adjust the recording sound level during recording standby. G AUTO MANUAL Select to the right. For best results, adjust the recording level so as the bar ...
...AUTO] when you set the recording level too high in your camcorder enables recording with reduced distortion, even if you disconnect the power source from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. z Tip • The limiter in the [MANUAL] setting. AUDIO MIX You can adjust the audio balance between ...; The setting returns to [STEREO] when you disconnect the power source from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. Use headphones to adjust the recording sound level during recording standby. G AUTO MANUAL Select to the right. For best results, adjust the recording level so as the bar ...