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...Operation is subject to persons. 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 not handle damaged or leaking LithiumIon batteries. Read this first Before operating the unit, please... of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the U.S.A. RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to the presence of electric shock to...
...Operation is subject to persons. 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 not handle damaged or leaking LithiumIon batteries. Read this first Before operating the unit, please... of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the U.S.A. RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to the presence of electric shock to...
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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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... Stick 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 LCD... Stick Duo 24 Step 7: Setting the screen language 25 Recording Recording movies 26 Recording for "Memory Stick Duo" only. Table of Easy Handycam operation 36 6 Read this first 2 Quick Start Guide Recording movies 10 Recording still images 12 Recording/Playing back with ease -
... Stick 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 LCD... Stick Duo 24 Step 7: Setting the screen language 25 Recording Recording movies 26 Recording for "Memory Stick Duo" only. Table of Easy Handycam operation 36 6 Read this first 2 Quick Start Guide Recording movies 10 Recording still images 12 Recording/Playing back with ease -
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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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... the cassette compartment slides back in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. OPEN/ZEJECT lever Window-side 10 Quick Start Guide To charge the battery, see page 16. up, then push the center of the back of the arrow to the... camcorder. comes out automatically. The cassette compartment cassette. a Slide the OPEN/ b Insert the cassette with c Press . Quick Start Guide Recording movies...
... the cassette compartment slides back in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. OPEN/ZEJECT lever Window-side 10 Quick Start Guide To charge the battery, see page 16. up, then push the center of the back of the arrow to the... camcorder. comes out automatically. The cassette compartment cassette. a Slide the OPEN/ b Insert the cassette with c Press . Quick Start Guide Recording movies...
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Recording still images 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. Insert it clicks. Slide the battery pack in until it clicks. 2 Insert a "Memory Stick Duo" into the camcorder. b mark 12 Quick Start Guide To charge the battery, see page 16. Push in the direction of the arrow until it so that the b mark is at the bottom left corner.
Recording still images 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. Insert it clicks. Slide the battery pack in until it clicks. 2 Insert a "Memory Stick Duo" into the camcorder. b mark 12 Quick Start Guide To charge the battery, see page 16. Push in the direction of the arrow until it so that the b mark is at the bottom left corner.
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A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Memory Stick Duo adaptor (1) If you attach a Memory Stick Duo adaptor to the camcorder. AC Adaptor (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP50 (1) CD-ROM "SPVD-012 USB Driver" (1) Cleaning cloth (1) Shoe cover (1) Attached to a "Memory Stick Duo," you...items Make sure you can use a "Memory Stick Duo" with any of that item supplied. The number in your camcorder. Wireless Remote 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...
A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Memory Stick Duo adaptor (1) If you attach a Memory Stick Duo adaptor to the camcorder. AC Adaptor (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP50 (1) CD-ROM "SPVD-012 USB Driver" (1) Cleaning cloth (1) Shoe cover (1) Attached to a "Memory Stick Duo," you...items Make sure you can use a "Memory Stick Duo" with any of that item supplied. The number in your camcorder. Wireless Remote 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...
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... the DC plug of the arrow until it in the direction of the AC Adaptor or battery terminals with any malfunction occurs. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. Battery pack DC IN jack DC plug 2 With the v mark on the DC plug facing down,... from the 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 the wall outlet. 5 Slide the POWER switch up and charging starts. v mark 3 Connect the power cord to the...
... the DC plug of the arrow until it in the direction of the AC Adaptor or battery terminals with any malfunction occurs. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. Battery pack DC IN jack DC plug 2 With the v mark on the DC plug facing down,... from the 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 the wall outlet. 5 Slide the POWER switch up and charging starts. v mark 3 Connect the power cord to the...
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...recording time using the LCD panel. 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. 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...
...recording time using the LCD panel. 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. 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...
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... shorter. Recording time when recording with the viewfinder Approximate number of minutes available when you use a fully charged battery pack at 25°C (77°F). For DCR-HC40: Battery pack LCD panel opened* NP-FP50 105 (supplied) NP-FP70 225 NP-FP90 400 LCD panel closed 120 ...255 455 18 Getting started Playing time Approximate number of minutes when recording while you use a fully charged battery pack at 25°C (77°F). For DCR-HC40: Battery pack Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FP50 95 50 (supplied) NP-FP70 200 110 NP-FP90...
... shorter. Recording time when recording with the viewfinder Approximate number of minutes available when you use a fully charged battery pack at 25°C (77°F). For DCR-HC40: Battery pack LCD panel opened* NP-FP50 105 (supplied) NP-FP70 225 NP-FP90 400 LCD panel closed 120 ...255 455 18 Getting started Playing time Approximate number of minutes when recording while you use a fully charged battery pack at 25°C (77°F). For DCR-HC40: Battery pack Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FP50 95 50 (supplied) NP-FP70 200 110 NP-FP90...
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...your camcorder is turned off, AC power (house current) is damaged. - The power turns on You need to slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the desired power mode to record or play or edit pictures on 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 it is not attached correctly. - While you do not want the battery to the DC IN jack of your camcorder. PRECAUTION Even if your camcorder...
...your camcorder is turned off, AC power (house current) is damaged. - The power turns on You need to slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the desired power mode to record or play or edit pictures on 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 it is not attached correctly. - While you do not want the battery to the DC IN jack of your camcorder. PRECAUTION Even if your camcorder...
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... CAMERA-TAPE or CAMERA-MEMORY (p. 19). 2 Extend the viewfinder, and close the LCD panel with the screen facing out. are using the battery pack for power source, you can turn off the LCD screen backlight ( appears on the LCD screen, touch . Adjusting the viewfinder You can... adjust the brightness by setting [BEEP] in the CAMERA- To use your camcorder in the viewfinder. [EXPOSURE], etc. appears on the screen. 4 Touch [YES]. The LCD screen is turned off ?] appears on the screen. 3 Touch ...
... CAMERA-TAPE or CAMERA-MEMORY (p. 19). 2 Extend the viewfinder, and close the LCD panel with the screen facing out. are using the battery pack for power source, you can turn off the LCD screen backlight ( appears on the LCD screen, touch . Adjusting the viewfinder You can... adjust the brightness by setting [BEEP] in the CAMERA- To use your camcorder in the viewfinder. [EXPOSURE], etc. appears on the screen. 4 Touch [YES]. The LCD screen is turned off ?] appears on the screen. 3 Touch ...
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... set the clock for the first time. 3 Touch . 60min MENU -:--:-- Step 5: Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in step 7, then touch . SURE 1/3 FADER FOCUS SPOT SPOT FOCUS METER 4 Touch [MENU]. 60min -:--:-- CAMERA SET...to 12:00PM. 22 Getting started DISPLAY MENU ROTATE A. b Note • If you turn on your camcorder for the first time. CLOCK SET -:--:-- In that case, charge the rechargeable button-type battery (p. 134) and then set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you...
... set the clock for the first time. 3 Touch . 60min MENU -:--:-- Step 5: Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in step 7, then touch . SURE 1/3 FADER FOCUS SPOT SPOT FOCUS METER 4 Touch [MENU]. 60min -:--:-- CAMERA SET...to 12:00PM. 22 Getting started DISPLAY MENU ROTATE A. b Note • If you turn on your camcorder for the first time. CLOCK SET -:--:-- In that case, charge the rechargeable button-type battery (p. 134) and then set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you...
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...direction, the "Memory Stick Duo" slot may be damaged. • Do not insert anything other type of a standard "Memory Stick," in your camcorder is lit or flashing, your camcorder (p. 126). To eject a "Memory Stick Duo" Lightly push the "Memory Stick Duo" in once. 24 Getting started b Note • ...Duo" slot. Otherwise, image data may be damaged. Lightly push in once. Do not shake or knock your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. Access lamp b mark Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" with the b mark at the bottom left ...
...direction, the "Memory Stick Duo" slot may be damaged. • Do not insert anything other type of a standard "Memory Stick," in your camcorder is lit or flashing, your camcorder (p. 126). To eject a "Memory Stick Duo" Lightly push the "Memory Stick Duo" in once. 24 Getting started b Note • ...Duo" slot. Otherwise, image data may be damaged. Lightly push in once. Do not shake or knock your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. Access lamp b mark Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" with the b mark at the bottom left ...
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...tape (p. 86) G Personal Menu button (p. 62) H END SEARCH/EDIT SEARCH/Rec review display switch button (p. 47) A Recording folder B Remaining battery The indicated time may not be those with short cuts on the Personal Menu. Indicators displayed during recording on a tape The indicators will not be... about 1 minute to display the correct remaining battery time. In order to use other menu items, add them 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 recorded on...
...tape (p. 86) G Personal Menu button (p. 62) H END SEARCH/EDIT SEARCH/Rec review display switch button (p. 47) A Recording folder B Remaining battery The indicated time may not be those with short cuts on the Personal Menu. Indicators displayed during recording on a tape The indicators will not be... about 1 minute to display the correct remaining battery time. In order to use other menu items, add them 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 recorded on...
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... with an external flash (optional) connected to the accessory shoe, turn the power off the power of time it . • You can view this camcorder. Refer to the following . - It is recommended when you use REC START/STOP of time you can record on a "Memory Stick Duo" varies depending...• When you are recorded automatically on the recording media without a break even when you turn off ). - You can also use the large capacity battery pack (NP-FP70/FP90). • To ensure smooth transition on a tape from a low-angle or record yourself in the LP mode should be recorded...
... with an external flash (optional) connected to the accessory shoe, turn the power off the power of time it . • You can view this camcorder. Refer to the following . - It is recommended when you use REC START/STOP of time you can record on a "Memory Stick Duo" varies depending...• When you are recorded automatically on the recording media without a break even when you turn off ). - You can also use the large capacity battery pack (NP-FP70/FP90). • To ensure smooth transition on a tape from a low-angle or record yourself in the LP mode should be recorded...
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... return to the normal playback mode, touch (play back 2 times faster (double speed) (double speed) 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...
... return to the normal playback mode, touch (play back 2 times faster (double speed) (double speed) 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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...:00 2 Touch P-MENU . ,continued Playback 53 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 a folder, the same folder will be set as the default folder for a scene in a movie...
...:00 2 Touch P-MENU . ,continued Playback 53 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 a folder, the same folder will be set as the default folder for a scene in a movie...
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You remove the battery pack for details. You bring your camcorder in bright conditions. SPOT FOCUS See page 40 for replacement. - FLASH MODE GON ON AUTO Select to CAMERA-TAPE when: - FLASH SET Note that these ...]. - You changed the [PROGRAM AE] settings when [WHITE BAL.] is set to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. DCR-HC40: Select to [AUTO] or [ONE PUSH] under white or cool white fluorescent lamps. You brought your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds after setting the POWER switch to trigger the flash...
You remove the battery pack for details. You bring your camcorder in bright conditions. SPOT FOCUS See page 40 for replacement. - FLASH MODE GON ON AUTO Select to CAMERA-TAPE when: - FLASH SET Note that these ...]. - You changed the [PROGRAM AE] settings when [WHITE BAL.] is set to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. DCR-HC40: Select to [AUTO] or [ONE PUSH] under white or cool white fluorescent lamps. You brought your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds after setting the POWER switch to trigger the flash...
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...the functions available such as those described below. - b Note • You cannot view the demonstration when the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch is used on the battery pack, the power will be turned off after approximately 5 minutes (p. 87). When a mode other than CAMERA-TAPE is selected. • If [A.SHUT... OFF] is set to [5 min] when the camcorder is set to use the DEMO MODE. z Tips • The demonstration will be suspended in about 10 minutes. PRINT See page 109 for the first...
...the functions available such as those described below. - b Note • You cannot view the demonstration when the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch is used on the battery pack, the power will be turned off after approximately 5 minutes (p. 87). When a mode other than CAMERA-TAPE is selected. • If [A.SHUT... OFF] is set to [5 min] when the camcorder is set to use the DEMO MODE. z Tips • The demonstration will be suspended in about 10 minutes. PRINT See page 109 for the first...