Computer Applications Guide
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...on the [SELECT DISC]. [Picture Package VCD Maker] starts up automatically. For SEL/PUSH EXEC dial models, press BURN DVD/VCD of your camcorder, then select [VCD] on -screen instructions, place a new CD-R in the disc drive, then repeat steps 8 and 9. WRITING: The picture is being written onto the ...you connect your camcorder. . 0:00:00:00 BURN VCD START CREATE VCD? For touch panel models Select [ END] or [NO] of 10 seconds or longer on the tape. • Select a hard disk that has enough space (more than about 6 GB) for the [Temporary folder] on the [Options] screen. ,continued ...
...on the [SELECT DISC]. [Picture Package VCD Maker] starts up automatically. For SEL/PUSH EXEC dial models, press BURN DVD/VCD of your camcorder, then select [VCD] on -screen instructions, place a new CD-R in the disc drive, then repeat steps 8 and 9. WRITING: The picture is being written onto the ...you connect your camcorder. . 0:00:00:00 BURN VCD START CREATE VCD? For touch panel models Select [ END] or [NO] of 10 seconds or longer on the tape. • Select a hard disk that has enough space (more than about 6 GB) for the [Temporary folder] on the [Options] screen. ,continued ...
Computer Applications Guide
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... tape is displayed on the LCD screen of your camcorder, then select [DVD] on your camcorder. When you use a DVD-RW/+RW which has other data stored on the model. For SEL/PUSH EXEC dial models Press BURN DVD/VCD of the computer. 7 For touch panel models, select [EXEC] on... depending on it may be damaged, and causes a malfunction of your camcorder. 5 For touch panel models, select [BURN DVD] on or of the power switch on the camcorder varies depending on the LCD screen of your camcorder. The disc tray comes out automatically. 0:00:00:00 BURN DVD COMPLETED Create ...
... tape is displayed on the LCD screen of your camcorder, then select [DVD] on your camcorder. When you use a DVD-RW/+RW which has other data stored on the model. For SEL/PUSH EXEC dial models Press BURN DVD/VCD of the computer. 7 For touch panel models, select [EXEC] on... depending on it may be damaged, and causes a malfunction of your camcorder. 5 For touch panel models, select [BURN DVD] on or of the power switch on the camcorder varies depending on the LCD screen of your camcorder. The disc tray comes out automatically. 0:00:00:00 BURN DVD COMPLETED Create ...
Computer Applications Guide
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..."Memory Stick" - Refer to the help files of your camcorder in a format other than Digital 8 format. 32 Other functions b Notes • You cannot cancel the operation after [Finalizing DVD.] is displayed on the LCD screen of your camcorder. • Do not disconnect the i.LINK cable or set ...to on. • You cannot operate your camcorder. To cancel the operation For touch ...
..."Memory Stick" - Refer to the help files of your camcorder in a format other than Digital 8 format. 32 Other functions b Notes • You cannot cancel the operation after [Finalizing DVD.] is displayed on the LCD screen of your camcorder. • Do not disconnect the i.LINK cable or set ...to on. • You cannot operate your camcorder. To cancel the operation For touch ...
Camera Operations Guide
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... in the proper direction. Note on the LCD screen and the viewfinder. Then, touch the buttons displayed on the model DCR-HC40. Doing so might cause your camcorder (p. 25). 4 Notes on using this manual • The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used on this manual are based... on the screen. To view your hand on a TV, you see. • The illustrations used on this manual are captured using a digital...
... in the proper direction. Note on the LCD screen and the viewfinder. Then, touch the buttons displayed on the model DCR-HC40. Doing so might cause your camcorder (p. 25). 4 Notes on using this manual • The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used on this manual are based... on the screen. To view your hand on a TV, you see. • The illustrations used on this manual are captured using a digital...
Camera Operations Guide
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... Guide 11 To turn off the power, slide the POWER switch up to light up the CAMERA-TAPE lamp. The power turns on the LCD screen. c Touch (play) to standby mode, press REC START/STOP again. d Press REC START/ STOP. To change to start the playback. To set up . a Set the LENS... the subject on . b Open the LCD panel. You can also use REC START/STOP of the LCD panel. 4 View the recorded picture on the LCD screen. b Touch (rewind).
... Guide 11 To turn off the power, slide the POWER switch up to light up the CAMERA-TAPE lamp. The power turns on the LCD screen. c Touch (play) to standby mode, press REC START/STOP again. d Press REC START/ STOP. To change to start the playback. To set up . a Set the LENS... the subject on . b Open the LCD panel. You can also use REC START/STOP of the LCD panel. 4 View the recorded picture on the LCD screen. b Touch (rewind).
Camera Operations Guide
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...images in the default setting. d Press PHOTO lightly. A short beep sound is heard when the focus is recorded. 4 View the recorded picture on the LCD screen. Quick Start Guide 13 a Set the LENS COVER switch to OFF (CHG). a Slide the POWER switch repeatedly until the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp lights up . ...while checking the subject on . e Press PHOTO fully. A shutter sound is heard and the still image is adjusted. The date and time is displayed. b Touch . The most recently recorded image is not set the date and time, see page 22. To set up to OPEN. The power turns on the...
...images in the default setting. d Press PHOTO lightly. A short beep sound is heard when the focus is recorded. 4 View the recorded picture on the LCD screen. Quick Start Guide 13 a Set the LENS COVER switch to OFF (CHG). a Slide the POWER switch repeatedly until the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp lights up . ...while checking the subject on . e Press PHOTO fully. A shutter sound is heard and the still image is adjusted. The date and time is displayed. b Touch . The most recently recorded image is not set the date and time, see page 22. To set up to OPEN. The power turns on the...
Camera Operations Guide
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Maximum 180 degrees 20 Getting started Maximum 90 degrees LCD BACKLIGHT Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it , touch To turn off the power Slide the POWER switch up to the desired position. Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder... Adjusting the LCD panel You can check the subject on the screen, touch / . If you can adjust the angle and brightness of the LCD screen 1 Touch . 2 Touch [LCD BRIGHT]. Set the LENS COVER switch to meet various recording situations. Even when there are obstructions ...
Maximum 180 degrees 20 Getting started Maximum 90 degrees LCD BACKLIGHT Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it , touch To turn off the power Slide the POWER switch up to the desired position. Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder... Adjusting the LCD panel You can check the subject on the screen, touch / . If you can adjust the angle and brightness of the LCD screen 1 Touch . 2 Touch [LCD BRIGHT]. Set the LENS COVER switch to meet various recording situations. Even when there are obstructions ...
Camera Operations Guide
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...the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. • If you are displayed. 6 Touch the button you close the LCD panel with the screen facing out. 1 Set the power mode to see. The LCD screen is turned off. 5 Touch the LCD screen while checking the display in the...the screen is clear. TAPE mode). • : The LCD screen lights up. Getting started [MENU], (STANDARD SET) menu, then touch [LCD/VF SET] (p. 84). 3 Adjust the item with / and touch . • [FADER]: Touch it repeatedly to [OFF] (p. 87). To use the viewfinder during operation When you use your camcorder ...
...the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. • If you are displayed. 6 Touch the button you close the LCD panel with the screen facing out. 1 Set the power mode to see. The LCD screen is turned off. 5 Touch the LCD screen while checking the display in the...the screen is clear. TAPE mode). • : The LCD screen lights up. Getting started [MENU], (STANDARD SET) menu, then touch [LCD/VF SET] (p. 84). 3 Adjust the item with / and touch . • [FADER]: Touch it repeatedly to [OFF] (p. 87). To use the viewfinder during operation When you use your camcorder ...
Camera Operations Guide
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... --:--:-- b Note • If you set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder. CLOCK SET -:--:-- SURE 1/3 FADER FOCUS SPOT SPOT FOCUS METER 4 Touch [MENU]. 60min -:--:-- For midnight, set the date and time again. For midday, set ...any year up to 12:00AM. POWER switch 1 Turn on your camcorder (p. 19). 2 Open the LCD panel. LANGUAGE PROGRAM AE OK 6 Select [CLOCK SET] with / , then touch . Proceed to 12:00PM. 22 Getting started DISPLAY MENU ROTATE A. DATE 2004 Y JAN M ...
... --:--:-- b Note • If you set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder. CLOCK SET -:--:-- SURE 1/3 FADER FOCUS SPOT SPOT FOCUS METER 4 Touch [MENU]. 60min -:--:-- For midnight, set the date and time again. For midday, set ...any year up to 12:00AM. POWER switch 1 Turn on your camcorder (p. 19). 2 Open the LCD panel. LANGUAGE PROGRAM AE OK 6 Select [CLOCK SET] with / , then touch . Proceed to 12:00PM. 22 Getting started DISPLAY MENU ROTATE A. DATE 2004 Y JAN M ...
Camera Operations Guide
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... among the options. z Tip • Your camcorder offers [ENG [SIMP]] (simplified English) for when you cannot find your camcorder. 2 Open the LCD panel. 3 Touch . 60min MENU STBY 0:00:00 EXPO- If you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it from the (TIME/...LANGU.) menu (p. 88). 60min LANGUAGE: STBY 0:00:00 ENGLISH ENG L I SH 1/2 FRAN ÇAIS ENG [SIMP] ESPA ÑOL Getting started POWER switch 1 Turn on the screen, touch...
... among the options. z Tip • Your camcorder offers [ENG [SIMP]] (simplified English) for when you cannot find your camcorder. 2 Open the LCD panel. 3 Touch . 60min MENU STBY 0:00:00 EXPO- If you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it from the (TIME/...LANGU.) menu (p. 88). 60min LANGUAGE: STBY 0:00:00 ENGLISH ENG L I SH 1/2 FRAN ÇAIS ENG [SIMP] ESPA ÑOL Getting started POWER switch 1 Turn on the screen, touch...
Camera Operations Guide
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...most recently recorded MPEG movie - REC START/STOP z Tip • Performing Easy Handycam operation, even first time users can record movies on the screen. To cancel deleting, touch [NO]. To record on the LCD screen and the Camera recording lamp lights up , and the currently selected recording folder appears ...the standby mode. Recording Recording movies You can record easily. To turn the power off 1 Slide the POWER switch up , and your camcorder is finished, then [YES]. To record on a tape, movies will be recorded along with monaural sound. Slide the POWER switch while ...
...most recently recorded MPEG movie - REC START/STOP z Tip • Performing Easy Handycam operation, even first time users can record movies on the screen. To cancel deleting, touch [NO]. To record on the LCD screen and the Camera recording lamp lights up , and the currently selected recording folder appears ...the standby mode. Recording Recording movies You can record easily. To turn the power off 1 Slide the POWER switch up , and your camcorder is finished, then [YES]. To record on a tape, movies will be recorded along with monaural sound. Slide the POWER switch while ...
Camera Operations Guide
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... START/STOP. If the item is not displayed on the screen, touch / . If you can start recording after a delay of about 10 seconds (The count down indication begins from the (CAMERA SET) menu. 60min STBY SELF-TIMER: OFF 0:00:00 OFF ON 3 Touch [ON], then . appears. 60min STBY 0:00:00 P-MENU 30 Recording... will hear a beep sound counting down for about 10 seconds. The recording starts. Using the self-timer With the self-timer, you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it from 8). REC START/STOP 4 Press REC START/STOP. REC START/STOP...
... START/STOP. If the item is not displayed on the screen, touch / . If you can start recording after a delay of about 10 seconds (The count down indication begins from the (CAMERA SET) menu. 60min STBY SELF-TIMER: OFF 0:00:00 OFF ON 3 Touch [ON], then . appears. 60min STBY 0:00:00 P-MENU 30 Recording... will hear a beep sound counting down for about 10 seconds. The recording starts. Using the self-timer With the self-timer, you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it from 8). REC START/STOP 4 Press REC START/STOP. REC START/STOP...
Camera Operations Guide
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...recorded. You will hear a beep sound counting down for about 10 seconds. The image is recorded on the screen, touch / . When bars of about 10 seconds (The count down Touch [RESET]. To cancel the count down indication begins from the (CAMERA SET) menu. 60min 1152 FINE 30 ...SELF-TIMER: OFF OFF ON 3 Touch [ON], then . appears. 60min 101 1152 FINE 30 P-MENU ,continued Recording 33 Recording 1 Touch . 2 Touch [SELF-TIMER]. To cancel the self-timer Follow steps 1 and 2, then select [OFF] in step...
...recorded. You will hear a beep sound counting down for about 10 seconds. The image is recorded on the screen, touch / . When bars of about 10 seconds (The count down Touch [RESET]. To cancel the count down indication begins from the (CAMERA SET) menu. 60min 1152 FINE 30 ...SELF-TIMER: OFF OFF ON 3 Touch [ON], then . appears. 60min 101 1152 FINE 30 P-MENU ,continued Recording 33 Recording 1 Touch . 2 Touch [SELF-TIMER]. To cancel the self-timer Follow steps 1 and 2, then select [OFF] in step...
Camera Operations Guide
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...36 Recording For [SELF-TIMER] (in the same way as [Y] (year), then touch . When the bars of disappear, the image is recorded on the screen. When bars of disappear, the image is heard. To turn Easy Handycam operation on or off 1 Slide the POWER switch up to the OFF (CHG) ...position. 2 Set the LENS COVER switch to their defaults. Touch . Example: In the CAMERA-MEMORY mode ...
...36 Recording For [SELF-TIMER] (in the same way as [Y] (year), then touch . When the bars of disappear, the image is recorded on the screen. When bars of disappear, the image is heard. To turn Easy Handycam operation on or off 1 Slide the POWER switch up to the OFF (CHG) ...position. 2 Set the LENS COVER switch to their defaults. Touch . Example: In the CAMERA-MEMORY mode ...
Camera Operations Guide
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...and the background (such as subjects in the limelight on stage). 1 Touch during recording or in step 3. Flexible spot meter You can adjust the exposure to adjust and fix the exposure on the screen, touch / . Adjusting the exposure The exposure is adjusted automatically 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 want to prevent the subject from ...
...and the background (such as subjects in the limelight on stage). 1 Touch during recording or in step 3. Flexible spot meter You can adjust the exposure to adjust and fix the exposure on the screen, touch / . Adjusting the exposure The exposure is adjusted automatically 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 want to prevent the subject from ...
Camera Operations Guide
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...; If you can fix the brightness of the room. 1 Touch during recording or in step 3. b Note • You ... Color Slow Shutter function • If you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it from the (CAMERA SET) menu. ...and 2, then select [AUTO] in the standby mode. 2 Touch [EXPOSURE]. If you set [PROGRAM AE], [SPOT METER] is automatically... not displayed on people next to the window by touching (dim)/ (bright), then touch . 60min STBY 0:00:00 P-MENU To return ...plus function - Color Slow Shutter function AUTO MANUAL 3 Touch [MANUAL]. 60min EXPOSURE: STBY 0:00:00 MANUAL AUTO ...
...; If you can fix the brightness of the room. 1 Touch during recording or in step 3. b Note • You ... Color Slow Shutter function • If you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it from the (CAMERA SET) menu. ...and 2, then select [AUTO] in the standby mode. 2 Touch [EXPOSURE]. If you set [PROGRAM AE], [SPOT METER] is automatically... not displayed on people next to the window by touching (dim)/ (bright), then touch . 60min STBY 0:00:00 P-MENU To return ...plus function - Color Slow Shutter function AUTO MANUAL 3 Touch [MANUAL]. 60min EXPOSURE: STBY 0:00:00 MANUAL AUTO ...
Camera Operations Guide
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...the face of NightShot plus function enable you to select the CAMERA-TAPE mode. 2 Make sure the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch is not displayed on the screen, touch / . Or, set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON. Manual exposure - You can record subjects in a place with : - To record ...color on the tape - This may cause a malfunction. • The Color Slow Shutter function may not operate correctly in dark places - Digital effect • You cannot use the NightShot plus/Super NightShot plus or Color Slow Shutter function. Flexible spot meter ,continued Recording 39 Recording ...
...the face of NightShot plus function enable you to select the CAMERA-TAPE mode. 2 Make sure the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch is not displayed on the screen, touch / . Or, set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON. Manual exposure - You can record subjects in a place with : - To record ...color on the tape - This may cause a malfunction. • The Color Slow Shutter function may not operate correctly in dark places - Digital effect • You cannot use the NightShot plus/Super NightShot plus or Color Slow Shutter function. Flexible spot meter ,continued Recording 39 Recording ...
Camera Operations Guide
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... Do not cover the infrared port with your camcorder changes depending on the screen. [SPOT FOCUS] flashes while the camera is recommended. SPOT FOCUS You can make image color deeper (p. 67). SPOT FOCUS STBY 0:00:00 AUTO END 4 Touch [END]. 40 Recording The maximum shooting distance using...or circumstances, colors may slow down at a subject not located in the center of the screen. 1 Touch during recording or in the default setting. If the item is attached. • Depending on the screen, touch / . If you record subjects in complete darkness, setting [NS LIGHT] to [OFF]...
... Do not cover the infrared port with your camcorder changes depending on the screen. [SPOT FOCUS] flashes while the camera is recommended. SPOT FOCUS You can make image color deeper (p. 67). SPOT FOCUS STBY 0:00:00 AUTO END 4 Touch [END]. 40 Recording The maximum shooting distance using...or circumstances, colors may slow down at a subject not located in the center of the screen. 1 Touch during recording or in the default setting. If the item is attached. • Depending on the screen, touch / . If you record subjects in complete darkness, setting [NS LIGHT] to [OFF]...
Camera Operations Guide
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... focus on the subject when you cannot find it, touch MENU, then select it from the (CAMERA SET) ...the focus. 5 Touch . - Or set to [MANUAL]. To adjust the focus automatically Follow steps 1 and 2, then select [AUTO] in step 3. 1 Touch during recording or ...adjust the focus automatically Follow steps 1 and 2, then touch [AUTO] in the standby mode. 2 Touch [FOCUS]. Use this function in the background. To record...the SPOT FOCUS function together with raindrops. - Adjusting the focus manually 3 Touch [MANUAL]. 9 appears. 4 Touch or to sharpen the focus. : To focus on close -up image...
... focus on the subject when you cannot find it, touch MENU, then select it from the (CAMERA SET) ...the focus. 5 Touch . - Or set to [MANUAL]. To adjust the focus automatically Follow steps 1 and 2, then select [AUTO] in step 3. 1 Touch during recording or ...adjust the focus automatically Follow steps 1 and 2, then touch [AUTO] in the standby mode. 2 Touch [FOCUS]. Use this function in the background. To record...the SPOT FOCUS function together with raindrops. - Adjusting the focus manually 3 Touch [MANUAL]. 9 appears. 4 Touch or to sharpen the focus. : To focus on close -up image...
Marketing Specifications
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DCR-HC40 Digital Handycam® Camcorder ADDITIONAL FEATURES Built-In Lens Cover Digital Audio/Video Fader Digital Program Editing ➤ Intelligent Accessory Shoe LCD Record Button Multi...Camera mode) 38 - 380mm (Memory mode) Filter Diameter: 25mm Optical Zoom: 10X Digital Zoom: 120X Focusing: Full Range Auto/Manual (Touch Screen) Minimum Illumination: 7 lux (0 lux with USB Streaming. Input: Yes (Stereo) White... Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are approximate. 1 Available storage capacity of Sony, used for Sony) TM BATTERY LIFE Battery* (Fully charged) Continuous Record Time VF/...
DCR-HC40 Digital Handycam® Camcorder ADDITIONAL FEATURES Built-In Lens Cover Digital Audio/Video Fader Digital Program Editing ➤ Intelligent Accessory Shoe LCD Record Button Multi...Camera mode) 38 - 380mm (Memory mode) Filter Diameter: 25mm Optical Zoom: 10X Digital Zoom: 120X Focusing: Full Range Auto/Manual (Touch Screen) Minimum Illumination: 7 lux (0 lux with USB Streaming. Input: Yes (Stereo) White... Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are approximate. 1 Available storage capacity of Sony, used for Sony) TM BATTERY LIFE Battery* (Fully charged) Continuous Record Time VF/...