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    Camera Operations Guide [US] 3-088-339-11(1) Camera Operations Guide Read this first Digital Video Camera Recorder DCR-HC30/HC40 © 2004 Sony Corporation
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    manual maintenance (servicing) instructions in the USB cable again. For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. 2
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    a Sony dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. Notes on use Note on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is based on the DV
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    screen and the viewfinder used on this manual are captured using a digital still camera, and thus may appear different from what you see. • The illustrations used on this manual are based on the model DCR-HC40. Notes on using the camcorder • Hold your camcorder correctly. • Fasten the Strap Belt as
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    • 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
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    1: Checking supplied items 15 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 16 Using an outside power source 19 Step 22 Step 6: Inserting the recording media 23 Inserting a cassette tape 23 Inserting a "Memory Stick Duo 24 Step ease - Easy Handycam 34 Recording a movie 34 Recording a still image 35 Making full
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    42 Using special effects - Digital effect 43 Overlaying still images on movies on a tape - MEMORY MIX 45 Searching for the starting point 47 Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording - END SEARCH 47 Searching manually - EDIT SEARCH 47 Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes
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    , etc 79 Using the (STANDARD SET) menu - REC MODE/MULTI-SOUND/ AUDIO MIX/USB-CAMERA, etc 83 Using the (TIME/LANGU.) menu - CLOCK SET/WORLD TIME, etc 88 Digital program editing 97 Dubbing sound to a recorded tape 104 Deleting recorded pictures ..........106 Marking recorded images with specific
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    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
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    battery pack to the camcorder. To charge the battery, see page 16. Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. a Slide the OPEN/ b Insert the cassette with c Press . ZEJECT lever in its window-side facing Close the cassette
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    Quick Start Guide 3 Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen. . b Open the LCD panel. c While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch down to light up the CAMERA-TAPE lamp. The power turns on. d Press REC START/ STOP. Recording starts. To change to standby mode, press
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    battery pack to the camcorder. To charge the battery, see page 16. Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 2 Insert a "Memory Stick Duo" into the camcorder. Insert it so that the b mark is at the bottom left corner. Push in until it clicks. b mark 12 Quick Start Guide
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    Quick Start Guide 3 Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD OPEN. b Open the LCD panel. c While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch repeatedly until the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp lights up. The power turns on. d Press PHOTO lightly. A short beep sound is heard when the
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    By switching to Easy Handycam operation, recording/playback operation becomes even easier. Easy Handycam operation allows easy recording/ and screen font size increases (2) during Easy Handycam operation. Easy Handycam operation ON For details, see instructions for each operation. See page 34 for
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    compatible with a standard "Memory Stick." AC Adaptor (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP50 (1) CD-ROM "SPVD-012 USB Driver" (1) Cleaning cloth (1) Shoe cover (1) Attached to the camcorder. Camera Operations Guide (This manual) (1) Computer Applications Guide (1) Power cord (1) Getting started 15
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    pack You can charge the battery by attaching the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (P series) to your camcorder. b Notes • You cannot use batteries other than the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (P series) (p. 129). • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminals with any metallic
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    . b Note • If you do not use the battery pack for a long time, use up the battery pack completely before storing it. See page 129 about storage of the battery pack. To check the remaining battery - Battery Info DSPL/BATT INFO BATTERY INFO BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL 0% 50% 100% REC TIME AVAILABLE LCD
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    455 250 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 Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FP50 95 50 (supplied) NP-FP70 200 110 NP-FP90 355
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    the switch repeatedly until the respective lamp for the desired power mode lights up. Connect your camcorder as shown in "Charging the battery pack" (p. 16). • CAMERA-TAPE mode: To record on a tape. • CAMERA-MEMORY mode: To record on a "Memory Stick Duo." • PLAY/EDIT mode: To play or edit pictures
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    the angle of the LCD panel. Maximum 180 degrees 20 Getting started Maximum 90 degrees LCD BACKLIGHT Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it to the desired position. To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen 1 Touch . 2 Touch [LCD BRIGHT]. If the item is not displayed
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    use your camcorder in bright conditions, press LCD BACKLIGHT to switch off the LCD screen backlight ( appears on the screen.). This setting saves battery power. with the screen facing out. 1 Set the power mode to CAMERA-TAPE or CAMERA-MEMORY (p. 19). 2 Extend the viewfinder, and close the LCD
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    not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder. b Note • If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable button-type battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. In that case
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    a cassette tape 2 Insert a cassette with its window-side facing up. Window-side You can use mini DV cassettes only. For details on these cassettes (such as write- protection), see page 125. b Note • Do not force the cassette into the compartment. This may cause a malfunction of your camcorder
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    is reading/writing data from/to the "Memory Stick Duo." Do not shake or knock your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, image data may be damaged. Access lamp b mark Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" with the b mark at the bottom left
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    screen language You can select the language to be used on the LCD screen. 5 Select the desired language with / , then touch . z Tip • Your camcorder offers [ENG [SIMP]] (simplified English) for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options. Getting started POWER switch 1 Turn on your
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    To record on a tape Slide the POWER switch until the CAMERA-TAPE lamp lights up, and your camcorder is set to the standby mode. Slide the POWER switch and the Camera recording lamp lights up. Press REC START/STOP again to stop recording. To check the most recently recorded MPEG movie - Review Touch .
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    P-MENU A Indicators for Cassette Memory cassettes B Remaining battery The indicated time may camcorder for more than about 5 minutes, the power will automatically turn off to prevent battery loss ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 87). To restart recording, slide the POWER switch down to select CAMERATAPE or CAMERA
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    accessory shoe, turn off the power of the external flash to prevent charging noise being recorded. z Tips • If you do not use your camcorder for a long time, remove the cassette support the LCD panel with your hand. • Recording with LCD screen is recommended when you use the large capacity battery
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    CAMERA-TAPE mode is selected, you can choose zoom to magnification levels greater than 10 times, and from that point activate the digital zoom ([DIGITAL subject appears closer (Telephoto). Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees towards the subject. A mirror-image
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    . 2 Touch [SELF-TIMER]. If the item is not displayed on the screen, touch / . If you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it 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
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    z Tip • Performing Easy Handycam operation, even first time POWER switch repeatedly until the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp lights up. The check the most recently recorded image - Review Touch . Touch to return to standby record still images continuously - Burst For DCR-HC40: Select the (MEMORY SET) menu,
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    For DCR-HC40: (1152 × 864) or (640 × 480) C Quality ([FINE]) or ([STANDARD]) D Personal Menu button (p. 62) E Review button (p. 31) z Tips • When you press PHOTO on your Remote Commander, the image displayed on the screen at that timing is recorded. • The recording time, date, and the camera
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    . 2 Touch [SELF-TIMER]. If the item is not displayed on the screen, touch / . If you cannot find it, touch [MENU] and select it 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
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    a tape PHOTO Recording with ease - Easy Handycam With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are set to automatic mode, only Press and hold PHOTO lightly. Check the image and press it fully. z Tip • For DCR-HC40: The image size is set to [640 × 480]. If you want to record a still
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    blue. Easy Handycam operation ON 5 Press REC START/STOP. Recording starts. [REC] appears on the LCD screen and the Camera recording lamp lights Handycam operation Press EASY again. b Notes • You cannot turn Easy Handycam operation on or off during: - Recording - USB Streaming • During Easy Handycam
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    defaults. Previously made settings are restored when you cancel the Easy Handycam operation. Making full use of Easy Handycam operation 1 Touch [MENU]. The available menu items are displayed on the screen. Example: In the CAMERA-MEMORY mode 60min 30 SELFTIMER BEEP CLOCK SET LANGUAGE 2 Touch
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    • The back light function is canceled when you set [EXPOSURE] to [MANUAL] (p. 38) or select [SPOT METER] (p. 37). 3 Touch the point you want to adjust and fix the exposure on the screen. [SPOT METER] flashes while the camera is adjusting the exposure for the selected point. SPOT METER STBY 0:00:00
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    to the window by manually fixing the exposure to that of the wall side of the room. 1 Touch during recording or in the standby mode. 2 Touch [EXPOSURE]. If the item is not displayed on the screen, touch / . If you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it from the (CAMERA
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    in color on the tape - Color Slow Shutter 1 Slide the POWER switch to select the CAMERA-TAPE mode. 2 Make sure the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch is set to OFF. 3 Touch . function - Digital effect • You cannot use the Color Slow Shutter function together with: - [PROGRAM AE] - Manual exposure - Flexible
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    of your camcorder changes depending on the brightness. The motion of the picture may slow down at this time. • Adjust the focus manually when it touch / . If you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it from the (CAMERA SET) menu. SPOT FOCUS STBY 0:00:00 AUTO END 3 Touch the subject for which
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    : STBY MANUAL You can adjust the focus manually according to the recording conditions. Use this function in the following cases. - To record a subject behind a window covered with find it, touch MENU, then select it from the (CAMERA SET) menu. 60min FOCUS: STBY AUTO AUTO MANUAL Recording 41
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    of a scene - FADER You can add the following effects to currently recording pictures. [BLACK FADER] [WHITE FADER] 1 Slide the POWER switch to select the CAMERA-TAPE mode. 2 Touch in the standby mode (to fade in) or during recording (to fade out). 3 Touch [FADER]. If the item is not displayed
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    currently being recorded on the tape. Still image Movie You can add digital effects to the recordings. [STILL] You can record a movie while the still image to be superimposed and a tape in your camcorder. 2 Slide the POWER switch to select the CAMERA-TAPE mode. 3 Touch . 4 Touch [MENU]. [
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    camcorder automatically records pictures in the letterbox mode for all screen size, sepia in color, and at a slower shutter speed. 1 Slide the POWER switch to select the CAMERA the focus manually using a tripod to steady the camcorder. 5 Touch . appears. To cancel Digital effect Follow steps
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    on tape) in your camcorder. 2 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the CAMERA-TAPE mode (when you are recording on a tape) or the CAMERA-MEMORY mode (when you 60min STBY MEMORY MIX: OFF OFF 0:00:00 M CAM LUMI. CAM M 101 101-0001 CHROMA M CAM CHROMA OK 5 Touch (previous)/ (next) to
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    on the LCD screen. 60min STBY 0:00:00 MEMORY MIX: CAM M CHROMA 101 101-0001 OK • When you use the MEMORY MIX camcorder. z Tip • The supplied SPVD-012 USB Driver CD-ROM contains sample images for use in MEMORY MIX operations. Refer to the supplied "Computer Applications Guide
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    function will not work once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape. If you use a cassette with Cassette Memory, it will function even when you have ejected the cassette. 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the CAMERA-TAPE mode. 2 Touch . 60min STBY 0:00:00 To
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    just before you stopped the tape. 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the CAMERA-TAPE mode. 2 Touch . 60min STBY 0:00:00 EDIT 3 Touch once. The last few seconds of the most recently recorded scene are played back. Then, your camcorder is set to the standby mode. 48 Recording
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    cassette inserted into your camcorder. Some of the operations are possible using the Remote Commander or using the touch panel. When you want to play back recordings on your TV, see page 59. POWER switch z Tip • Performing Easy Handycam in To review movies on the viewfinder Close the LCD panel
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    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 malfunction. **Pictures output from the DV Interface cannot be played back smoothly in slow mode. 4 Touch , then . 50
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    cannot add effects to externally input pictures. Also, you cannot output pictures edited with digital effects via the DV Interface. z Tip • You cannot record the pictures edited using special effects on the tape in your camcorder, but you can copy them to a "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 95) or another tape
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    you have a lot of pictures, you can list them to search through them easily. Make sure you have a recorded "Memory Stick Duo" inserted into your camcorder. When you want to play back a recorded picture on your TV, see page 59. 3 Touch . The most recently recorded picture appears on the screen
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    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 the current playback folder D Playback folder E Playing time (movies only) F Previous/next
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    Easy Handycam operation allows easy playback for even first time users by providing only the basic functions for playback. Also screen font size increases for easy viewing. Make sure you have a recorded cassette or a recorded "Memory Stick Duo" inserted into your camcorder. EASY POWER switch
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    playback with the Remote Commander. To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY again. b Note • You cannot turn Easy Handycam operation on or off during communication with another device via USB cable. Making full use of Easy Handycam operation 1 Touch [MENU]. The available menu items are
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    the image. "Memory Stick Duo" playback PB END select button Memory playback zoom screen PB ZOOM 1 / 10 101 MEMORY PLAY 101-0001 VIDEO Tape playback select button END POWER switch Magnifying pictures - Tape playback zoom/Memory playback zoom You can magnify movies recorded on a tape or
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    Digital effect - Picture effect ([PICT. EFFECT]) • You cannot magnify externally input pictures. Also, you cannot output the magnified pictures via the DV DATA CODE: 0:00:00:00 OFF OFF DATE/ TIME CAMERA DATA 4 Select [CAMERA DATA] or [DATE/ TIME] then touch . 60min 0:00:00:00 AUTO
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    AUTO 100 AWB F1. 8 9dB A SteadyShot off* B Exposure* C White balance* D Gain* E Shutter speed F Aperture value * Appears only during tape playback b Note • Camera setting data do not appear when movies on a "Memory Stick Duo" are played back. z Tips • Exposure adjustment value (0EV) appears when
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    supply (p. 16). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. To copy to another tape, see page 93. When you have an S video jack on 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
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    counter. • Zero set memory will not function correctly if there is a blank section between recorded sections on the tape. Searching for a scene using Cassette Memory - Title search You can locate a scene where you have added a title (p. 80). SEARCH M. . / > STOP P-MENU If the tape counter is not
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    has Cassette Memory): DATE SEARCH 1 JAN/ 4/ 04 2 JAN/ 4/ 04 3 JAN/ 5/ 04 0:00:00:00 Present point on the tape Point where the playback starts To cancel the operation Press STOP on the Remote Commander. b Notes • If one day's recording is less than 2 minutes, your camcorder may not accurately
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    SET MOVIE SET ALL ERASE OK 4 Select the icon of the desired menu with / , then touch . CAMERA SET (p. 64) MEMORY SET (p. 70) PICT. APPLI. (p. 74) EDIT/PLAY (p. 79) STANDARD SET on the power mode of your camcorder. Unavailable items will be grayed out. 60min 0:00:00:00 REMOTE CTRL: ON
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    Menu The available items vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. Unavailable items will be grayed out. You can customize the short- , touch on the screen displayed after step 2 (p. 62) to display the video operation screen. Touch to return to the previous screen. • It is convenient
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    of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you can currently operate. Unavailable items will be grayed out. 60min STBY 0:00:00 CAMERA SET PROGRAM This setting also prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows that comes in between the camcorder and the subject. 64
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    **Your camcorder is adjusted to focus only on distant subjects. b Note • [SPORTS] (sports lesson) will not work when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA- MEMORY or in studios where lighting conditions change quickly. • Select when under video lamps such as those in a studio, under sodium lamps, mercury
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    adjustment when [WHITE BAL.] is set to [AUTO], aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds after setting the POWER switch to CAMERA-TAPE when: - You remove the battery pack for replacement. - You bring your camcorder outdoors from inside the house while using fixed exposure, or
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    goes off prematurely to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. b Note • DCR-HC40: If the flash is not capable of preventing the red-eye phenomenon, The setting returns to [NORMAL] when you disconnect the power source from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. SUPER NSPLUS See page 39 for details. NS
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    the image quality decreases when you are using the digital zoom. This function is useful when recording enlarged pictures of a camcorder to the S video input jack of a TV compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system and play the tape, the TV switches to full mode automatically. Refer also to the manuals
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    . • The ID-2 system sends a copyright protection signal with the ID-1 signals inserted between video signals in an analog connection. STEADYSHOT You can select this function to compensate for camera-shake. GON OFF ( ) Standard setting (enable the SteadyShot function). Select to deactivate the
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    can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you can currently operate. Unavailable items will be grayed out. 60min 1152 FINE 30 MEMORY SET STILL SET MOVIE SET FORMAT OK BURST For DCR-HC40: You can record several still images one after another. The
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    with the standard image quality (compressed to about 1/10). IMAGE SIZE For DCR-HC40: G1152 × 864 ( ) 640 × 480 ( Select to record still images for playing on a large screen. This setting can be selected only in the CAMERA-MEMORY mode. ) Select to record many still images or for playing on
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    will be numbered in sequence after the last folder number. To cancel creation, select [NO]. 2 Touch . b Notes • You cannot delete the created folders using your camcorder. You will have to format the "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 72), or delete them using your computer. • The number of pictures that can be
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    Using the Menu REC FOLDER As the default setting, pictures are saved in the 101MSDCF folder. You can select a folder to save your pictures. Create new folders from the [NEW FOLDER] menu, then select the folder to be used for recording with / and touch . When you have a lot of pictures, you can
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    with G. The indicators in parentheses appear when the setting is selected. The settings you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you can currently operate. Unavailable items will be grayed out. 60min STBY 0:00:00 PICT. APPLI. FADER OVERLAP
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    during playback.) b Note • You cannot add effects to externally input pictures. Also, you cannot output pictures edited with Picture effects via the DV Interface. z Tip • You can copy pictures edited using picture effects to a "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 95) or to another tape (p. 93). MEMORY MIX
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    record pictures with a stop-motion animated effect by alternately frame recording and then moving the subject a little. Operate your camcorder using the Remote Commander to prevent camera shake. GOFF ON ( ) Select to record in the standard recording mode. Select to record pictures using the FRAME
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    6 frames from the selected time. z Tips • If you adjust the focus manually, you may be able to record clear pictures even if the light changes (p. 41 useful to observe the movement of clouds or the change of daylight. Your camcorder will shoot a still image at a selected interval and record it on a
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    (The demonstration starts again in about 10 minutes.) - When a cassette or "Memory Stick Duo" is inserted. - When a mode other than CAMERA-TAPE is selected. • If [A.SHUT OFF] is set to [5 min] when the camcorder is used on the battery pack, the power will be turned off after approximately 5 minutes
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    settings you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you can currently operate. Unavailable items See page 94 and 95 for details. BURN DVD When your camcorder is connected to a Sony VAIO series personal computer, you can easily burn the picture
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    when you want to search for a scene, title, etc. using the Cassette Memory (p. 60, 61). Select to search without using Cassette Memory. Any titles you have superimposed using this camcorder can only be viewed on a video cassette device with the index titler function. If you superimpose a title, you
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    b Notes • The point you superimposed the title may be detected as an index signal when searching a recording with other video device. • When you are using your camcorder on the battery pack and do not operate it for 5 minutes, the power automatically goes off as the default setting. If you may
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    cassette with Cassette Memory (up to 10 letters). The label will be displayed for approximately 5 seconds when you select the CAMERA-TAPE mode and insert a cassette To change the label you have created, insert the cassette into your camcorder and go through the procedure from step 1. ALL ERASE You
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    SET) menu - REC MODE/MULTI- SOUND/AUDIO MIX/USB-CAMERA, etc. You can select the items listed below on to 1.5 times the SP mode (Long Play). The use of Sony Excellence/Master mini DV cassette is recommended to get the most out of your camcorder. b Notes • You cannot add sound on the tape recorded
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    You can play back a dual sound track cassette on this camcorder. However, you cannot record a dual sound track on this camcorder. • The setting returns to [STEREO] your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is
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    Applications Guide." VIDEO INPUT When you connect your camcorder to another device using the supplied A/V connecting cable, set the type of plug you are going to use for the connection. G VIDEO S VIDEO Select to input a video signal. Select to input an S video signal. Using the Menu USB-CAMERA
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    USB cable (supplied) to your camcorder, and view the picture on the tape or "Memory Stick Duo" in your camcorder on your computer. For details, refer to the "Computer Applications Guide." GSTD-USB PictBridge USB select the CAMERA-TAPE mode with the cassette inserted, and your camcorder calculates
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    Select this setting in the following recording situations. The camera recording lamp will not light up during recording. have elapsed while you do not operate your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off to prevent the battery from becoming consumed. Select to deactivate the Auto
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    WORLD TIME LANGUAGE OK CLOCK SET You can set the date and time (p. 22). WORLD TIME You can adjust the time difference when using your camcorder abroad. Set the time difference by touching / , the clock will be adjusted in accordance with the time difference. If you set the time difference to
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    camcorder. Adding a menu - Add You can add frequently used menu items to Personal Menu for easier and faster access. b Note • You can add up to 28 menu items each for the CAMERA-TAPE, CAMERA ]. 60min STBY 0:00:00 Select the category. END CAMERA SET PICT. APPLI. EDIT/PLAY STANDARD SET TIME/LANGU
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    - SURE END 1/3 FADER FOCUS SPOT SPOT FOCUS METER 4 Touch the menu that you want to delete. 60min DELETE STBY 0:00:00 Delete this from CAMERA-TAPE mode's P-MENU? YES NO 5 Touch [YES]. The selected menu is deleted from Personal Menu. 6 Touch . b Note • You cannot delete [MENU] and [P-MENU
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    the menu is displayed. 60min STBY P-MENU SET UP 0:00:00 END ADD DELETE SORT RESET 3 Touch [RESET]. 60min RESET STBY 0:00:00 Initialize CAMERA-TAPE mode's P-MENU setting? YES NO 6 Touch . To sort more items, repeat steps 4 to 6. 7 Touch [END]. 8 Touch . 4 Touch [YES]. 60min RESET STBY
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    Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor during the operation. Connecting with an i.LINK cable DV Interface i.LINK cable (optional) i.LINK jack A/V jack When you have an S video jack on your TV or VCR*2 S video plug (black) Yellow A/V connecting cable*1 (supplied
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    the date/time and camera settings data, have them displayed on screen (p. 57). • Pictures edited with Picture effect ([PICT. EFFECT] p. 74), Digital effect (p. 43, 51), or Playback zoom (p. 56) cannot be output via the DV Interface. • When connected using the i.LINK cable, the recorded picture
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    cassette or a "Memory Stick Duo" for recording in your camcorder. If you have connected the A/V connecting cable, select the input signal in [VIDEO Tips • The indicator appears when you connect your camcorder and other devices via an i.LINK cable. (This indicator may also appear on your TV.)
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    recorded in monaural) or still images on a "Memory Stick Duo." Make sure you have a recorded tape and a "Memory Stick Duo" inserted into your camcorder. 1 Slide the POWER switch to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 2 Search and record the scene you want to record. When recording a still image 1 Touch
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    8 Touch , then . b Notes • DCR-HC40: You can record still images fixed to image size [640 × on a tape. Make sure you have the "Memory Stick Duo" with the images and a tape inserted into your camcorder. 1 Slide the POWER switch to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 2 Search for the point where you want to
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    on a VCR that does not support [IR SETUP] codes. • The operating signal for the Digital program editing cannot be transferred via the LANC jack. 1 Connect your VCR to the camcorder as a recording device (p. 92). You can use either the A/V connecting cable or the i.LINK cable to make the ,continued
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    LINK connection. 2 Prepare your VCR. • Insert a cassette for recording. • Set the input selector to input mode if your VCR has one. 3 Prepare your camcorder (playing device). • Insert a cassette STICK 11Select [IR] or [i.LINK]. When connecting with an A/V connecting cable Touch [IR], then . Follow
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    instructions supplied with your VCR for details on operation. 5 Point the infrared ray emitter of your camcorder towards the remote sensor on your VCR, from about 30 cm (12 in.) away, with no obstructions. 6 Insert a cassette 94*, 101 Goldstar/LG 47 GO VIDEO 71 Hitachi 8, 42, 78 HQ
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    the synchronization of the VCR Follow the steps below when you are performing digital program edit for the first time to a tape in a VCR. You cassette from your camcorder. Prepare a pen and paper to take notes. 2 Set the VCR to recording pause mode. Skip this step if you have selected [i.LINK
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    ] twice. Recording the selected scenes as programs When you are performing a digital program edit for the first time to a tape in a VCR, go Prepare a cassette or a "Memory Stick Duo." Insert a tape to be played back into the camcorder. When you are recording on a tape, insert a cassette for
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    0:00:00:12 SCENE 1 END 11Repeat steps 7 to 10 and create programs. 12Set your VCR to recording pause. Skip this step if your camcorder is connected via an i.LINK cable or recording on a "Memory Stick Duo." 13Touch [START]. START CANCEL 0:00:00:00 ENGAGE REC PAUSE EXEC TOTAL 0:00:00:25 SCENE
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    end Digital program editing Touch [END]. To save a program without using it to record Touch [END] in step 11. The program is stored in memory until the cassette is operate the device correctly using an i.LINK cable connection, select [IR] in step 11 on p. 98, and set the [IR SETUP]
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    Connecting a microphone (optional) to the MIC jack. (A) • Connecting a microphone (optional) to the Intelligent accessory shoe for DCR-HC40. (B) • Connecting audio device to your camcorder using an A/V connecting cable. (C) The audio input to be recorded takes precedence over others in the order of
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    LCD screen. 60min AUD DUB CTRL 0:00:00:00 1 Insert a recorded cassette into your camcorder. 2 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. camcorder. The sound may deteriorate when you dub audio on a tape recorded on other camcorders (including other DCR-HC30/ HC40 camcorders
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    original sound (ST1) is output in the default setting. The adjusted audio balance returns to the default setting in about 5 minutes after the battery pack or other power sources have been disconnected. 5 Touch [YES]. The selected picture is deleted. To cancel deletion, touch [NO]. To delete all
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    107). • The pictures cannot be restored once they are deleted. Make sure you check the pictures before deleting them. Marking recorded images with specific information - Image protection/Print mark When you are using a "Memory Stick Duo" with the write-protect tab, make sure the write-protect tab
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    mark images that you want to print out while viewing them on your camcorder. (You cannot specify the number of printouts.) The DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard is used to select images for printing on your camcorder. 1 Slide the POWER switch to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 2 Touch . 101
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    your camcorder and printer using the USB cable. Dubbing/Editing z Tip • PictBridge is an industry standard established by the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA). You can print still images without using a computer by connecting a printer directly to a digital video camera or digital
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    . 7 Select [PictBridge], then touch . 8 Touch . 9 Connect the USB jack (p. 138) of your camcorder to a printer using the supplied USB cable. The location of the USB jack of the printer differs depending on the model. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your printer for details on
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    the "Memory Stick Duo" from your camcorder • If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB cable and restart the operation from the beginning. • Some printer models may not support the date printing function. Refer to your printer's operating instructions for details. • We cannot guarantee the
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    problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem Overall operations persists, remove the power source and contact your Sony The battery pack is discharged, running low, or not attached to the camcorder. cAttach a charged battery pack to the camcorder.
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    . (p. 16) cRemove the battery pack from the camcorder, then attach it again. (p. 16) cAttach a charged battery pack to the camcorder. (p. 16) Cassette is not ejected even when the • Moisture condensation is starting in your camcorder. (p. 132) cassette lid is open. ,continued Troubleshooting 113
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    you leave the camcorder for 10 minutes after selecting CAMERA-TAPE without inserting a cassette and "Memory Stick Duo.") cTouch on the LCD screen or insert a cassette or "Memory Stick or remove the battery pack without turning off the power first. This is not a malfunction. 114 Troubleshooting
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    do not operate your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off. Slide the POWER switch down to turn the power on again. (p. 19) Or use the AC Adaptor. • Charge the battery pack. (p. 16) The SteadyShot does not function. cSet [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] in the (CAMERA SET) menu. (p. 69) The
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    . • The flash level cannot be changed during Easy Handycam operation. Flickering or changes in color occurs. cThis occurs VIDEO plug, make sure the red and white plugs of the A/V connecting cable are connected as well. (p. 59) The sound breaks off. cClean the head using the cleaning cassette
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    Corrective Actions is displayed • The tape was recorded in a TV color system other than that of your camcorder. This is not a malfunction. (p. 124) "Memory Stick Duo" Troubleshooting Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Cannot operate functions using the "Memory Stick Duo." cSet the POWER
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    not supported on your camcorder. (p. 126) Dubbing/Editing Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Pictures from connected devices are not displayed on the LCD screen or the viewfinder. • Cannot change the setting of the A/V jack during Easy Handycam operation. cCancel Easy Handycam operation
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    Handycam cassette with Cassette Digital program editing on the tape does not function. cSet the input selector on the VCR correctly, then check the connection between your camcorder and the VCR. (p. 92) cWhen your camcorder is connected to a DV device that is not a Sony product via an i.LINK cable
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    source. Reconnect it again and operate your camcorder again. cChange the cassette. Press RESET button (p. 138), and operate your camcorder again. E:61:ss / E:62:ss cContact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Inform them of the 5-digit code, which starts from "E." 101-0001
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    on the screen. Warning messages Troubleshooting If messages appear on the screen, check the following. See the page in parentheses for details. Subjects Battery Moisture condensation Cassette/Tape Indications Use the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. Battery level is low. Old battery. Use a new one
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    Stick. - PictBridge Check the connected device. compliant printer cSwitch off the printer and switch it on again, then disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it. Connect the camcorder to a PictBridge compatible cSwitch off the printer and switch it printer. on again, then disconnect the
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    i.LINK cable. CAMERA-MEMORY mode's P- - MENU. Already added to PLAY/EDIT mode's P-MENU. - x Dirty video head. Use a cleaning cassette. cSee page 132. Cannot start Easy Handycam - Cannot cancel Easy Handycam - Cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected - Cannot cancel Easy Handycam with USB
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    ). AC-L25A/L25B [a] [b] On TV color systems Your camcorder is an NTSC system-based camcorder. If you want to view the playback picture on a TV, it must be an NTSC systembased TV (see following list) with the AUDIO/ VIDEO input jack. System NTSC PAL PAL - M PAL - N SECAM Used in Bahama Islands
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    using a digital video camera recorder that does not support Cassette Memory, on a tape already recorded on using a Cassette Memorycompatible digital video camera recorder. z Tip • The memory capacity of the cassette marked with is 4k bits. Your camcorder can accommodate cassettes having a memory
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    cause malfunction of your camcorder. Do not put a label along this border. Labeling position After using the cassette Rewind the tape to the of a standard "Memory Stick." *2 The types of "Memory Stick" that support high speed data transfer. The speed of data transfer varies depending on the device
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    Stick Duo" formatted by the Windows OS or using Macintosh computers does not have guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder. • Data read/write Stick Duo," turn the power off on your camcorder, or remove the battery pack for replacement while your camcorder is reading or writing image files on the
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    /Parallel Transfer) is up to 128 MB. • This unit does not support high speed data transfer. • All other product names mentioned herein may be manual. Notes on image data compatibility • Image data files recorded on a "Memory Stick Duo" by your camcorder conform to the Design Rule for Camera
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    may not be able to charge it efficiently. • After charging is complete, disconnect the cable from the DC IN jack on your camcorder, or remove the battery pack. To use the battery pack effectively • Battery pack performance decreases when the surrounding temperature is 10°C (50°F) or below, and the
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    of Sony Corporation. 130 Additional Information About i.LINK The DV Interface on this unit is an i.LINKcompliant DV Interface. This section describes the i.LINK standard and its features. What is i.LINK? i.LINK is a digital serial interface for transferring digital video, digital audio, and
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    the operating instructions for the device to be connected. About the required i.LINK cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable (during DV dubbing). i.LINK and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Maintenance and precautions On use and care • Do not use or store the camcorder and accessories in
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    , you cannot record pictures normally, or distorted picture or sound is played back. • If the following problem occurs, clean the video heads for 10 seconds with the Sony DVM-12CLD cleaning cassette (optional). - Mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback picture or the screen is displayed in blue
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    during the operation. 1 Slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG). 2 Eject the cassette and "Memory Stick Duo" from your camcorder, then disconnect any connecting cables except the AC Adaptor from your camcorder. 3 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/EDIT mode while pressing DSPL/BATT
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    such as your camcorder's setting information at the time of recording. Audio recording system Rotary heads, PCM system Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo) Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette Mini DV cassette with the mark
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    Digital) For DCR-HC40: F = 1.8 ~ 2.3 For DCR-HC30: F = 1.7 ~ 2.3 Focal length For DCR-HC40: 3.2 - 32 mm (5/32 - 1 5/16 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera In CAMERA DCR-HC40: 400 g (14 oz) main unit only 460 g (1 lb) including the NP-FP50 rechargeable battery pack and DVM60 cassette. For DCR
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    rechargeable battery pack and DVM60 cassette. Supplied accessories See page 15. AC Adaptor AC-L25A/L25B Power (approx.) 40 g (1.5 oz) Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Type Lithium ion Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 136 Additional Information
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    , 54) G Viewfinder (p. 4, 21) H For DCR-HC40: Connection Lamp The Connection Lamp flashes when USB or i.LINK connection is established with other devices and during demonstration. I Battery pack (p. 16) * These buttons are not available during Easy Handycam operation (zmark). 4 5 6 7 8 9 ,continued
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    DV Interface B (USB) jack C Jack cover D A/V (audio/video) jack E (LANC) jack (blue) The LANC control jack is used for controlling the tape transport of video your camcorder was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation. It adopts the MTF measurement system for video cameras
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    power to optional accessories such as a video light, a flash or microphone. • The accessory can be turned on or off as you operate the POWER switch on your camcorder. Refer to the operating instructions of the accessory for details. H Power zoom lever 9 q; qa qs I CAMERA-TAPE, CAMERAMEMORY, PLAY
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    OPEN/ZEJECT lever (p. 23) B Strap Belt (p. 4) C Cassette lid (p. 23) D Tripod receptacle Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely, and the screw may damage your camcorder. Using the Strap Belt as a wrist strap It
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    , point towards the remote sensor to control your camcorder. H REC START/STOP (p. 30) I Power zoom button (p. 29) J DISPLAY button (p. 60) * These buttons are not available during Easy Handycam operation. To change the battery 1 While pressing on the tab, inset your fingernail into the slit
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    batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. b Notes on the Remote Commander • A button-type lithium battery (CR2025) is used in the Remote Commander. Do not use batteries you are operating with the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder, your VCR may also operate. In that case,
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    on your camcorder model. Example: Indicators in the CAMERA-TAPE mode Time code (p. 57)/Tape counter (p. 57)/Selfdiagnosis (p. 120)/Picture number (p. 53) 60min STBY 0:00:00 60min Indicators P-MENU Exposure adjustment scale Indicators y60min SP , LP STBY REC 60min q Meanings Remaining battery
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    79 BURN VCD 80 BURST 70 Burst (BURST 31, 70 Button-type battery Camcorder 134 Remote Commander 141 C CALIBRATION 133 Camera Chroma key (CAM T M CHROMA 45 Camera settings data display 57 Cassette 23 Cassette Memory......... 3, 125 Cassette Memory Search (SEARCH 47, 60, 61, 80 Charging the
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    CAM CHROMA 45 Memory Luminance key (M T CAM LUMI 45 MEMORY MIX 45 Memory Overlap (OVERLAP 43 Memory photo 31, 52 "Memory Stick Duo" General information .........126 Inserting 24 Number of pictures ...........28, 32 Menu CAMERA Burst (BURST) NTSC 124 O OLD 138 Review 26, 31 S S video 59,
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    Zoom Time code 27 Title (Cassette Memory) TAPE TITLE 82 TITL ERASE 81 TITLE 80 TITLE DISP 82 Title search 60 TRAIL 43 TV color systems 124 U USB Streaming 85 USB-CAMERA .......... 85 USB-PLY/EDT........... 86 Using abroad 124 V Video head 132 VIDEO INPUT 85 Viewfinder 20 Brightness (VF
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