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..., selling and publishing) any license or right to the separate Camera Operations Guide supplied with your camcorder for details. • The screens shown in this manual are from CDs, the Internet or other sources (the "Music Contents") are the copyrighted work ...manual • The name of Macromedia, Inc. To record on a tape : CAMERA-TAPE or CAMERA To play : PLAY/EDIT, PLAYER or VCR CAMERA-TAPE and PLAY/EDIT are trademarks or registered trademarks of the power switch on the camcorder varies depending on the OS. On trademarks • Picture Package is a trademark of Sony...
..., selling and publishing) any license or right to the separate Camera Operations Guide supplied with your camcorder for details. • The screens shown in this manual are from CDs, the Internet or other sources (the "Music Contents") are the copyrighted work ...manual • The name of Macromedia, Inc. To record on a tape : CAMERA-TAPE or CAMERA To play : PLAY/EDIT, PLAYER or VCR CAMERA-TAPE and PLAY/EDIT are trademarks or registered trademarks of the power switch on the camcorder varies depending on the OS. On trademarks • Picture Package is a trademark of Sony...
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... SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. For more information regarding recycling of the FCC Rules. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822- 8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do... instructions in the U.S.A. This symbol is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. Read this first Before operating the unit, ...
... SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. For more information regarding recycling of the FCC Rules. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822- 8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do... instructions in the U.S.A. This symbol is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. Read this first Before operating the unit, ...
Camera Operations Guide
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...size of FCC Rules. Notes on the DV format. DCR-HC Serial No. These limits are marked with Cassette Memory is for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of a standard "Memory Stick," in your camcorder (p. 126). Notes on use Title search (p. 60...SONY Model No.: DCR-HC40 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 U.S.A. Refer to these numbers whenever you call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below . This equipment generates, uses, and can use Note on Cassette Memory Your camcorder...
...size of FCC Rules. Notes on the DV format. DCR-HC Serial No. These limits are marked with Cassette Memory is for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of a standard "Memory Stick," in your camcorder (p. 126). Notes on use Title search (p. 60...SONY Model No.: DCR-HC40 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 U.S.A. Refer to these numbers whenever you call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below . This equipment generates, uses, and can use Note on Cassette Memory Your camcorder...
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...screen. • You can also be damaged, or this manual are based on connecting other device Before connecting your camcorder to support it. • Compensation for the contents of recordings...in color) that appear constantly on the screen. Note on the model DCR-HC40. Doing so might cause your camcorder to insert the connector plug in the following illustration. • The ...If you are captured using the camcorder • Hold your camcorder correctly. • Fasten the Strap Belt as shown in the proper direction. Notes on using a digital still camera, and thus may be...
...screen. • You can also be damaged, or this manual are based on connecting other device Before connecting your camcorder to support it. • Compensation for the contents of recordings...in color) that appear constantly on the screen. Note on the model DCR-HC40. Doing so might cause your camcorder to insert the connector plug in the following illustration. • The ...If you are captured using the camcorder • Hold your camcorder correctly. • Fasten the Strap Belt as shown in the proper direction. Notes on using a digital still camera, and thus may be...
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... for a scene by date of a scene - Digital effect 51 Viewing recordings on a tape for playback 60 Searching quickly for an off-center subject - FADER 42 Using special effects - END SEARCH 47 Searching manually - Easy Handycam 54 Making full use of the most recently recorded ...scenes - Title search 60 Searching for the last scene of Easy Handycam operation 55 Various playback functions 56 Magnifying pictures - NightShot plus,...
... for a scene by date of a scene - Digital effect 51 Viewing recordings on a tape for playback 60 Searching quickly for an off-center subject - FADER 42 Using special effects - END SEARCH 47 Searching manually - Easy Handycam 54 Making full use of the most recently recorded ...scenes - Title search 60 Searching for the last scene of Easy Handycam operation 55 Various playback functions 56 Magnifying pictures - NightShot plus,...
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See page 126 for details. Camera Operations Guide (This manual) (1) Computer Applications Guide (1) Power cord (1) Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure you can use a "Memory Stick Duo" with any of that item supplied. ... Commander (1) A button-type lithium battery is about half the size of a standard "Memory Stick," in parentheses indicates the number of the devices compatible with your camcorder. The number in your camcorder. A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Memory Stick Duo adaptor (1) If you attach a Memory Stick Duo adaptor to the...
See page 126 for details. Camera Operations Guide (This manual) (1) Computer Applications Guide (1) Power cord (1) Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure you can use a "Memory Stick Duo" with any of that item supplied. ... Commander (1) A button-type lithium battery is about half the size of a standard "Memory Stick," in parentheses indicates the number of the devices compatible with your camcorder. The number in your camcorder. A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Memory Stick Duo adaptor (1) If you attach a Memory Stick Duo adaptor to the...
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... 3. SPOT METER STBY 0:00:00 Recording AUTO END Press BACK LIGHT during recording or in the standby mode. 2 Touch [SPOT METER]. Or set [EXPOSURE] to [MANUAL] (p. 38) or select [SPOT METER] (p. 37). 3 Touch the point you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it is recorded in suitable brightness even when...
... 3. SPOT METER STBY 0:00:00 Recording AUTO END Press BACK LIGHT during recording or in the standby mode. 2 Touch [SPOT METER]. Or set [EXPOSURE] to [MANUAL] (p. 38) or select [SPOT METER] (p. 37). 3 Touch the point you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it is recorded in suitable brightness even when...
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...find it, touch [MENU], and select it from the (CAMERA SET) menu. 60min EXPOSURE: STBY AUTO 0:00:00 4 Adjust the exposure by manually fixing the exposure to automatic exposure Follow steps 1 and 2, then select [AUTO] in the standby mode. 2 Touch [EXPOSURE]. Super NightShot plus ...Touch during recording or in step 3. When recording indoors on the screen, touch / . Color Slow Shutter function AUTO MANUAL 3 Touch [MANUAL]. 60min EXPOSURE: STBY 0:00:00 MANUAL AUTO MANUAL OK 38 Recording Color Slow Shutter function • If you set [PROGRAM AE], [SPOT METER] is not displayed ...
...find it, touch [MENU], and select it from the (CAMERA SET) menu. 60min EXPOSURE: STBY AUTO 0:00:00 4 Adjust the exposure by manually fixing the exposure to automatic exposure Follow steps 1 and 2, then select [AUTO] in the standby mode. 2 Touch [EXPOSURE]. Super NightShot plus ...Touch during recording or in step 3. When recording indoors on the screen, touch / . Color Slow Shutter function AUTO MANUAL 3 Touch [MANUAL]. 60min EXPOSURE: STBY 0:00:00 MANUAL AUTO MANUAL OK 38 Recording Color Slow Shutter function • If you set [PROGRAM AE], [SPOT METER] is not displayed ...
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... to select the CAMERA-TAPE mode. 2 Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to the original colors. To record a clearer picture in step 5. Manual exposure - If you are recording in bright places. This may cause a malfunction. • The Color Slow Shutter function may not operate ... 4 Touch [SUPER NSPLUS]. and ["SUPER NIGHTSHOT PLUS"] appear. b Notes • Do not use the NightShot plus function more faithful to ON. Digital effect • You cannot use the Super NightShot plus function enable you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it from the (CAMERA SET)...
... to select the CAMERA-TAPE mode. 2 Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to the original colors. To record a clearer picture in step 5. Manual exposure - If you are recording in bright places. This may cause a malfunction. • The Color Slow Shutter function may not operate ... 4 Touch [SUPER NSPLUS]. and ["SUPER NIGHTSHOT PLUS"] appear. b Notes • Do not use the NightShot plus function more faithful to ON. Digital effect • You cannot use the Super NightShot plus function enable you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it from the (CAMERA SET)...
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...mode. 2 Touch [SPOT FOCUS]. You can select and adjust the focal point to aim it at this time. • Adjust the focus manually when it is hard to [ON] in the menu setting is adjusted automatically in the default setting. Adjusting the focus for which you record ... 9 appears. If you record subjects in complete darkness, setting [NS LIGHT] to focus automatically. • Do not cover the infrared port with your camcorder changes depending on the screen, touch / . SPOT FOCUS You can make image color deeper (p. 67). The motion of the picture may not be reproduced...
...mode. 2 Touch [SPOT FOCUS]. You can select and adjust the focal point to aim it at this time. • Adjust the focus manually when it is hard to [ON] in the menu setting is adjusted automatically in the default setting. Adjusting the focus for which you record ... 9 appears. If you record subjects in complete darkness, setting [NS LIGHT] to focus automatically. • Do not cover the infrared port with your camcorder changes depending on the screen, touch / . SPOT FOCUS You can make image color deeper (p. 67). The motion of the picture may not be reproduced...
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..., then adjust the focus. 5 Touch . - If the item is automatically set [FOCUS] to focus on the screen, touch / . Adjusting the focus manually 3 Touch [MANUAL]. 9 appears. 4 Touch or to sharpen the focus. : To focus on the subject when you want to record a close subjects. : To focus on...AE]. To record a stationary subject using a tripod. b Note • You cannot use the zoom function. To record a subject with raindrops. - AUTO MANUAL OK Tips for recording. • When you cannot find it, touch MENU, then select it from the (CAMERA SET) menu. 60min FOCUS: STBY AUTO...
..., then adjust the focus. 5 Touch . - If the item is automatically set [FOCUS] to focus on the screen, touch / . Adjusting the focus manually 3 Touch [MANUAL]. 9 appears. 4 Touch or to sharpen the focus. : To focus on the subject when you want to record a close subjects. : To focus on...AE]. To record a stationary subject using a tripod. b Note • You cannot use the zoom function. To record a subject with raindrops. - AUTO MANUAL OK Tips for recording. • When you cannot find it, touch MENU, then select it from the (CAMERA SET) menu. 60min FOCUS: STBY AUTO...
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...time is hard to be swapped with : - [16:9 WIDE] mode - For details, refer to steady the camcorder. 5 Touch . EFFECT]. KEY], the image displayed on a tape. appears. Memory overlap - Shutter speed (1...the CAMERA-TAPE mode. 2 Touch . 3 Touch [D. APPLI.) menu. 60min D. Adjust the focus manually using a tripod to Picture effect ([PICT. EFFECT: STBY OFF 0:00:00 OFF 1/2 FLASH STILL LUMI.... No adjustment necessary. * It is saved as a still image. To cancel Digital effect Follow steps 2 and 3, then select [OFF] in a dark place. [OLD MOVIE] You...
...time is hard to be swapped with : - [16:9 WIDE] mode - For details, refer to steady the camcorder. 5 Touch . EFFECT]. KEY], the image displayed on a tape. appears. Memory overlap - Shutter speed (1...the CAMERA-TAPE mode. 2 Touch . 3 Touch [D. APPLI.) menu. 60min D. Adjust the focus manually using a tripod to Picture effect ([PICT. EFFECT: STBY OFF 0:00:00 OFF 1/2 FLASH STILL LUMI.... No adjustment necessary. * It is saved as a still image. To cancel Digital effect Follow steps 2 and 3, then select [OFF] in a dark place. [OLD MOVIE] You...
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...END SEARCH function will not work once you eject the cassette after 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. The sound is a blank section between recorded sections on the ... switch to start point while viewing the pictures on the tape. When PLAY/EDIT mode is handy when you have recorded on (p. 62). Searching manually - EDIT SEARCH You can do this operation also by selecting [END SEARCH] short-cut on the tape. Recording Searching for the starting point 3...
...END SEARCH function will not work once you eject the cassette after 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. The sound is a blank section between recorded sections on the ... switch to start point while viewing the pictures on the tape. When PLAY/EDIT mode is handy when you have recorded on (p. 62). Searching manually - EDIT SEARCH You can do this operation also by selecting [END SEARCH] short-cut on the tape. Recording Searching for the starting point 3...
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When you have an S video jack on your camcorder to a VCR Connect your TV or VCR*2 S video plug (black) Yellow White Red Signal flow A/V connecting cable (supplied)*1 VCRs or TVs *1 The supplied A/V connecting cable ... to that purpose. Refer also to the wall outlet for that jack instead of your camcorder to play the sound in the following illustration. To copy to LINE. Connect the supplied AC Adaptor to the instruction manuals supplied with the S video plug alone. Set the input selector on the VCR to another...
When you have an S video jack on your camcorder to a VCR Connect your TV or VCR*2 S video plug (black) Yellow White Red Signal flow A/V connecting cable (supplied)*1 VCRs or TVs *1 The supplied A/V connecting cable ... to that purpose. Refer also to the wall outlet for that jack instead of your camcorder to play the sound in the following illustration. To copy to LINE. Connect the supplied AC Adaptor to the instruction manuals supplied with the S video plug alone. Set the input selector on the VCR to another...
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... in the wide mode, it appears as a bird. This function is performed digitally. 16:9 WIDE You can select the maximum zoom level in case you connect your camcorder to the S video input jack of a TV compatible with your camcorder offers even wider angles when you have seen on the LCD screen or... in [OFF]. Refer also to the manuals supplied with the ID-1/ID-2 system and play a picture...
... in the wide mode, it appears as a bird. This function is performed digitally. 16:9 WIDE You can select the maximum zoom level in case you connect your camcorder to the S video input jack of a TV compatible with your camcorder offers even wider angles when you have seen on the LCD screen or... in [OFF]. Refer also to the manuals supplied with the ID-1/ID-2 system and play a picture...
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... [b] [b] a: Shooting time b: Interval 1 Touch . 2 Select a desired interval time (1, 5, or 10 minutes), then touch . 3 Touch [ON], then touch . Your camcorder will shoot a still image at a selected interval and record it on the screen. 9 Press REC START/STOP. To cancel interval photo recording, select [OFF] in... 7. To cancel interval recording, select [OFF] in step 3. ,continued Using the Menu 77 z Tips • If you adjust the focus manually, you may be able to ± 6 frames from the selected time. GOFF ON ( ) To deactivate interval recording. GOFF ON ( To...
... [b] [b] a: Shooting time b: Interval 1 Touch . 2 Select a desired interval time (1, 5, or 10 minutes), then touch . 3 Touch [ON], then touch . Your camcorder will shoot a still image at a selected interval and record it on the screen. 9 Press REC START/STOP. To cancel interval photo recording, select [OFF] in... 7. To cancel interval recording, select [OFF] in step 3. ,continued Using the Menu 77 z Tips • If you adjust the focus manually, you may be able to ± 6 frames from the selected time. GOFF ON ( ) To deactivate interval recording. GOFF ON ( To...
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...end. cDeactivate the NightShot plus , or Color Slow Shutter. Troubleshooting ,continued Troubleshooting 115 Rewind it, or insert a new cassette. Adjust the focus manually. (p. 41) A vertical band appears when • This occurs when the contrast between the subject and the background is called the smear effect....to the "Memory Stick Duo" section. (p. 117) Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The tape does not start when you do not operate your camcorder for at least 1 hour, then re-insert the cassette. (p. 132) The power abruptly turns off. • [A.SHUT OFF] in the (...
...end. cDeactivate the NightShot plus , or Color Slow Shutter. Troubleshooting ,continued Troubleshooting 115 Rewind it, or insert a new cassette. Adjust the focus manually. (p. 41) A vertical band appears when • This occurs when the contrast between the subject and the background is called the smear effect....to the "Memory Stick Duo" section. (p. 117) Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The tape does not start when you do not operate your camcorder for at least 1 hour, then re-insert the cassette. (p. 132) The power abruptly turns off. • [A.SHUT OFF] in the (...
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...of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," and "MagicGate Memory Stick" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick PRO" and " " are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "MagicGate" and " " are not mentioned in each case in this manual.... Note that of a "Memory Stick Duo" (MagicGate/Parallel Transfer) is up to 512 MB, and that formatting erases all information on the "Memory Stick Duo." • You may be able to play back still images recorded on your camcorder...
...of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," and "MagicGate Memory Stick" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick PRO" and " " are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "MagicGate" and " " are not mentioned in each case in this manual.... Note that of a "Memory Stick Duo" (MagicGate/Parallel Transfer) is up to 512 MB, and that formatting erases all information on the "Memory Stick Duo." • You may be able to play back still images recorded on your camcorder...
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...vary depending on the LCD screen and viewfinder to indicate the state of your camcorder model. Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder Following indicators will appear on your camcorder. Example: Indicators in digital format (p. 85) DV input (p. 94) Zero set memory (p. 60)... NightShot plus (p. 39) Super NightShot plus (p. 39) Color Slow Shutter (p. 39) Warning (p. 120) Picture effect (p. 74) Digital effect (p. 43) MEMORY MIX (p. 45) Manual focus (p. 40) ...
...vary depending on the LCD screen and viewfinder to indicate the state of your camcorder model. Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder Following indicators will appear on your camcorder. Example: Indicators in digital format (p. 85) DV input (p. 94) Zero set memory (p. 60)... NightShot plus (p. 39) Super NightShot plus (p. 39) Color Slow Shutter (p. 39) Warning (p. 120) Picture effect (p. 74) Digital effect (p. 43) MEMORY MIX (p. 45) Manual focus (p. 40) ...
Camera Operations Guide
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... FOLDER 72 NightShot Light (NS LIGHT).......... 39, 67 NightShot plus ........ 39 ,continued Quick Reference 145 Quick Reference KEY 43 M Main sound See MULTI-SOUND Manual exposure (EXPOSURE 38 Manual focus 41 Memory Chroma key (M T CAM CHROMA 45 Memory Luminance key (M T CAM LUMI 45 MEMORY MIX 45 Memory Overlap (OVERLAP 43 Memory photo...
... FOLDER 72 NightShot Light (NS LIGHT).......... 39, 67 NightShot plus ........ 39 ,continued Quick Reference 145 Quick Reference KEY 43 M Main sound See MULTI-SOUND Manual exposure (EXPOSURE 38 Manual focus 41 Memory Chroma key (M T CAM CHROMA 45 Memory Luminance key (M T CAM LUMI 45 MEMORY MIX 45 Memory Overlap (OVERLAP 43 Memory photo...