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..., or where it . This is exposed to direct sunlight. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for example, near a swimming pool, etc. Use a cloth lightly dampened with a polarized ac power cord plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other materials...
..., or where it . This is exposed to direct sunlight. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for example, near a swimming pool, etc. Use a cloth lightly dampened with a polarized ac power cord plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other materials...
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... (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your used in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the collection and recycling location nearest ...For more information regarding recycling of the FCC Rules. CAUTION Replace the battery with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC38 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Otherwise, fire or injury may call toll free 1-800-8228837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution...
... (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your used in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the collection and recycling location nearest ...For more information regarding recycling of the FCC Rules. CAUTION Replace the battery with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC38 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Otherwise, fire or injury may call toll free 1-800-8228837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution...
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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - See "On use and care" (p. 61). • Before connecting your Sony dealer regarding this first (Continued) the user is not 6 compatible with a USB or i.LINK cable, be sure to insert the connector plug the correct way, ... No. The supplied interface cable must be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in the space provided below. DCR-HC38 Serial No. For the State of manuals - Viewfinder Battery pack LCD panel • The camcorder is connected. -
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - See "On use and care" (p. 61). • Before connecting your Sony dealer regarding this first (Continued) the user is not 6 compatible with a USB or i.LINK cable, be sure to insert the connector plug the correct way, ... No. The supplied interface cable must be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in the space provided below. DCR-HC38 Serial No. For the State of manuals - Viewfinder Battery pack LCD panel • The camcorder is connected. -
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...14). It adopts the MTF* measurement system for video cameras and offers a quality typical of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on -screen displays in this manual for illustration purposes are subject to a malfunction of a Carl Zeiss lens. * MTF stands for ...long periods of the sun only in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is not possible due to...
...14). It adopts the MTF* measurement system for video cameras and offers a quality typical of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on -screen displays in this manual for illustration purposes are subject to a malfunction of a Carl Zeiss lens. * MTF stands for ...long periods of the sun only in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is not possible due to...
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... setting 14 Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording 15 Step 5: Inserting a Cassette ......... 16 Recording/Playback Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam 17 Recording 19 Zooming 20 Recording in dark places (NightShot plus 20 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 21 Recording in mirror mode ... GUIDE 23 Searching for the starting point .... 24 Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH 24 Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH 24 Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review 24 Playing the picture on a TV .......... 26 Using the Menu...
... setting 14 Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording 15 Step 5: Inserting a Cassette ......... 16 Recording/Playback Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam 17 Recording 19 Zooming 20 Recording in dark places (NightShot plus 20 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 21 Recording in mirror mode ... GUIDE 23 Searching for the starting point .... 24 Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH 24 Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH 24 Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review 24 Playing the picture on a TV .......... 26 Using the Menu...
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Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 11) Power cord (1) (p. 11) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 26, 42) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH30 (1) (p. 11, 59) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 46) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) 10
Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 11) Power cord (1) (p. 11) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 26, 42) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH30 (1) (p. 11, 59) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 46) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) 10
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...also be recorded. • You cannot change the zoom speed with the zoom buttons on the LCD frame. • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is hard to a level greater than 40 ×. If you want to zoom to focus automatically. • ... NightShot plus function in bright places. This may not reduce image blurring as desired when the power zoom lever is attached. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 28) when it further for a slower zoom. Remove the conversion lens (optional) if it is set [D ZOOM] (p. 37) if you ...
...also be recorded. • You cannot change the zoom speed with the zoom buttons on the LCD frame. • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is hard to a level greater than 40 ×. If you want to zoom to focus automatically. • ... NightShot plus function in bright places. This may not reduce image blurring as desired when the power zoom lever is attached. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 28) when it further for a slower zoom. Remove the conversion lens (optional) if it is set [D ZOOM] (p. 37) if you ...
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... EXPO- SEL. b Notes • [END SCH] will not work correctly when there is not played back during the search. 24 1 Touch [MENU]. Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH) You can view a few seconds of the most recent recording (END SEARCH) [END SCH] (END SEARCH) will not work once you eject the...POWER switch is played back for the starting point Make sure that the CAMERA lamp lights up (p. 19). Searching for about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where you want the recording to start the next recording while viewing the pictures on the screen. The...
... EXPO- SEL. b Notes • [END SCH] will not work correctly when there is not played back during the search. 24 1 Touch [MENU]. Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH) You can view a few seconds of the most recent recording (END SEARCH) [END SCH] (END SEARCH) will not work once you eject the...POWER switch is played back for the starting point Make sure that the CAMERA lamp lights up (p. 19). Searching for about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where you want the recording to start the next recording while viewing the pictures on the screen. The...
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... using the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable, pictures can be connected. Playing the picture on a TV You can connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this case, the yellow (standard video) plug connection is monaural (Only one audio... 2, etc.), if the VCR has an input selector. Connect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or a VCR using the A/V connecting cable (1) or the A/V connecting cable with the supplied A/V cable connection. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO (optional) When connecting to another device via ...
... using the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable, pictures can be connected. Playing the picture on a TV You can connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this case, the yellow (standard video) plug connection is monaural (Only one audio... 2, etc.), if the VCR has an input selector. Connect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or a VCR using the A/V connecting cable (1) or the A/V connecting cable with the supplied A/V cable connection. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO (optional) When connecting to another device via ...
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... position of the screen. The available functions during Easy Handycam operation are marked with "*". b Notes • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto. The indicators in step 1. You can adjust the focus manually. To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO] in...
... position of the screen. The available functions during Easy Handycam operation are marked with "*". b Notes • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto. The indicators in step 1. You can adjust the focus manually. To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO] in...
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...SEL. SPOTLIGHT** ( ) Select to [AUTO]. DISP GUIDE (Display Guide)* See page 71. function. LANDSCAPE* ( ) Select to [MANUAL]. This setting also prevents your camcorder from appearing excessively white when subjects are lit by strong light. b Notes • If you want to maintain the darkening atmosphere of...] is strong contrast between the subject and the background, such as subjects in the spotlight on glass or metal mesh in windows between the camcorder and the subject. MENU See page 35. TWILIGHT* ( ) Select to fix and adjust the exposure on the screen. PORTRAIT (Soft portrait...
...SEL. SPOTLIGHT** ( ) Select to [AUTO]. DISP GUIDE (Display Guide)* See page 71. function. LANDSCAPE* ( ) Select to [MANUAL]. This setting also prevents your camcorder from appearing excessively white when subjects are lit by strong light. b Notes • If you want to maintain the darkening atmosphere of...] is strong contrast between the subject and the background, such as subjects in the spotlight on glass or metal mesh in windows between the camcorder and the subject. MENU See page 35. TWILIGHT* ( ) Select to fix and adjust the exposure on the screen. PORTRAIT (Soft portrait...
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...Select the desired effect in standby mode (to fade in) or recording mode (to minimize shake when shooting fast moving subjects. AL 2 1 Touch [MANUAL]. To cancel [FADER] before starting the operation, touch [OFF] in 30 SNOW** ( ) Select this when shooting in midsummer. * Adjusted to...(END SEARCH) See page 24. To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO]. [PAGE2] FADER You can fix the brightness of a picture manually. appears. 2 Adjust the exposure by touching / . BEACH** ( ) Select to prevent people's faces from appearing dark in strong light or reflected light...
...Select the desired effect in standby mode (to fade in) or recording mode (to minimize shake when shooting fast moving subjects. AL 2 1 Touch [MANUAL]. To cancel [FADER] before starting the operation, touch [OFF] in 30 SNOW** ( ) Select this when shooting in midsummer. * Adjusted to...(END SEARCH) See page 24. To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO]. [PAGE2] FADER You can fix the brightness of a picture manually. appears. 2 Adjust the exposure by touching / . BEACH** ( ) Select to prevent people's faces from appearing dark in strong light or reflected light...
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...- ON OTHERS menu (p. 41) WORLD TIME z z -* A.SHUT OFF z z 5min DISP OUT z z LCD * The value set before Easy Handycam operation will be retained during Easy Handycam operation. TAPE SET menu (p. 40) REC MODE z z SP AUDIO MODE z - 12BIT REMAIN z z AUTO SETUP MENU menu (p. 40) USB STREAM... 39) LCD B.L. Menu items • Available menu items (z) vary depending on which lamp is lit. • During Easy Handycam operation, the following settings are automatically applied (p. 17). z z BRT NORMAL LCD COLOR z z - VF B.L. ON EDITSEARCH z - Using the ...
...- ON OTHERS menu (p. 41) WORLD TIME z z -* A.SHUT OFF z z 5min DISP OUT z z LCD * The value set before Easy Handycam operation will be retained during Easy Handycam operation. TAPE SET menu (p. 40) REC MODE z z SP AUDIO MODE z - 12BIT REMAIN z z AUTO SETUP MENU menu (p. 40) USB STREAM... 39) LCD B.L. Menu items • Available menu items (z) vary depending on which lamp is lit. • During Easy Handycam operation, the following settings are automatically applied (p. 17). z z BRT NORMAL LCD COLOR z z - VF B.L. ON EDITSEARCH z - Using the ...
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...] setting. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are not output via the DV Interface (i.LINK). appears. PASTEL* Pictures appear as an illustration with B. MANUAL SET menu - NEG.ART The color and brightness are reversed. SOLARIZE Pictures appear as a pale pastel drawing. 36
...] setting. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are not output via the DV Interface (i.LINK). appears. PASTEL* Pictures appear as an illustration with B. MANUAL SET menu - NEG.ART The color and brightness are reversed. SOLARIZE Pictures appear as a pale pastel drawing. 36
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...cable with S VIDEO (2), or the i.LINK cable (3). Note that you are transmitted digitally, producing high quality pictures and sound. Connect your camcorder to another device via the S VIDEO jack, by using the supplied AC Adaptor for this case, the yellow (standard video) plug connection... VIDEO connection only will not output audio. b Notes • When you cannot output picture and sound separately. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the supplied A/V cable connection. In this operation (p. 11). Connect the white and red plugs (left/right audio) and S...
...cable with S VIDEO (2), or the i.LINK cable (3). Note that you are transmitted digitally, producing high quality pictures and sound. Connect your camcorder to another device via the S VIDEO jack, by using the supplied AC Adaptor for this case, the yellow (standard video) plug connection... VIDEO connection only will not output audio. b Notes • When you cannot output picture and sound separately. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the supplied A/V cable connection. In this operation (p. 11). Connect the white and red plugs (left/right audio) and S...
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... output picture and sound separately. 1 Connect your TV or VCR to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for recording in your camcorder to turn on a tape. DV To i.LINK jack TVs or VCR To DV Interface (i.LINK) i.LINK : Signal flow When connecting your.... Touch t [PAGE3] t [REC CTRL] t [REC PAUSE]. 44 Recording pictures from a VCR, insert a cassette. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with an i.LINK cable. 2 If you can connect your camcorder to a TV, VCR or an i.LINK-compatible device using an i.LINK cable, the video and audio signals are recording from...
... output picture and sound separately. 1 Connect your TV or VCR to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for recording in your camcorder to turn on a tape. DV To i.LINK jack TVs or VCR To DV Interface (i.LINK) i.LINK : Signal flow When connecting your.... Touch t [PAGE3] t [REC CTRL] t [REC PAUSE]. 44 Recording pictures from a VCR, insert a cassette. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with an i.LINK cable. 2 If you can connect your camcorder to a TV, VCR or an i.LINK-compatible device using an i.LINK cable, the video and audio signals are recording from...
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... on a Windows computer from the supplied CD-ROM, you can enjoy the following operations. Using a Computer What you can do with your camcorder You can manage movies by date and time of shooting, and select movies you use the software "Picture Motion Browser" stored on your computer... start the "First Step Guide", then follow the instructions. About "First Step Guide" The "First Step Guide" is an instruction manual you can refer to your camcorder You can be enlarged and played in a multi-boot environment. About the help function of the software The Help guide explains all the...
... on a Windows computer from the supplied CD-ROM, you can enjoy the following operations. Using a Computer What you can do with your camcorder You can manage movies by date and time of shooting, and select movies you use the software "Picture Motion Browser" stored on your computer... start the "First Step Guide", then follow the instructions. About "First Step Guide" The "First Step Guide" is an instruction manual you can refer to your camcorder You can be enlarged and played in a multi-boot environment. About the help function of the software The Help guide explains all the...
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... focus manually (p. 28). [STEADYSHOT] does not function. • Set [STEADYSHOT] to [AUTO] (p. 28). • The recording conditions are not suitable for at least 1 hour, then re-insert the cassette (p. 61). This is noisier during Easy Handycam operation (p. 18). Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for ...title display does not appear while using the AC Adaptor, rewind/fast forward speed increases (compared with Cassette Memory. • This camcorder does not support Cassette Memory, so the indicator does not appear. Recording The tape does not start when you turn on the ...
... focus manually (p. 28). [STEADYSHOT] does not function. • Set [STEADYSHOT] to [AUTO] (p. 28). • The recording conditions are not suitable for at least 1 hour, then re-insert the cassette (p. 61). This is noisier during Easy Handycam operation (p. 18). Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for ...title display does not appear while using the AC Adaptor, rewind/fast forward speed increases (compared with Cassette Memory. • This camcorder does not support Cassette Memory, so the indicator does not appear. Recording The tape does not start when you turn on the ...
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....) 31.8 × 18.5 × 45.0 mm (1 5/16 × 3/4 × 1 13/16 in the U.S. On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • i.LINK and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • is a trademark. • Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are subject to change without notice... are not mentioned in each case in the United States and/or other countries. • Pentium is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in this manual. 66
....) 31.8 × 18.5 × 45.0 mm (1 5/16 × 3/4 × 1 13/16 in the U.S. On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • i.LINK and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • is a trademark. • Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are subject to change without notice... are not mentioned in each case in the United States and/or other countries. • Pentium is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in this manual. 66
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...] (p. 71) to check the function of the indicators may not appear when you made changes You can use [DISP GUIDE]. Meaning Flexible spot meter (29)/ Manual exposure (30) Manual focus (28) Backlight (21)
...] (p. 71) to check the function of the indicators may not appear when you made changes You can use [DISP GUIDE]. Meaning Flexible spot meter (29)/ Manual exposure (30) Manual focus (28) Backlight (21)