Sony DCRPC330 Camera Operations Guide
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3-084-863-11(1) Camera Operations Guide Read this first Digital Video Camera Recorder DCR-PC330 TM SERIES © 2003 Sony Corporation - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 2
this Handycam is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. b Notice If static electricity or electromagnetic interference causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the USB cable - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 3
- Consult a Sony dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The interface cable supplied 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 - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 4
as a VCR or a computer with a USB or i.LINK cable, be sure to insert the connector plug in the proper direction. If you insert the connector plug forcibly in the wrong direction, the terminal may be damaged, or this may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. Note on using this manual The images of - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 5
Memory Stick" only. Read this first 2 Quick Start Guide Recording movies on a tape 8 Recording still images on a "Memory tape 20 Inserting a "Memory Stick 21 Step 7: Setting 27 Recording still images - Memory photo recording 28 Selecting still image on a "Memory Stick" while recording movies - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 6
SEARCH 43 Searching manually - EDIT SEARCH 44 Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes - Rec review 44 Playback Viewing movies recorded on a tape 45 Playing back in various modes 46 Viewing recordings with added effects - Digital effect 47 Viewing recordings on a "Memory Stick 48 Playing - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 7
TITLE/SEARCH, etc 73 Using the (STANDARD SET) menu - REC MODE/MULTI-SOUND/ AUDIO MIX/USB-CAMERA, etc. ..77 Using the (TIME/LANGU.) menu - CLOCK SET/WORLD TIME, etc 82 Customizing operating instructions supplied with your camcorder: • Editing images with your computer cComputer Applications Guide 7 - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 8
Quick Start Guide Recording movies on a tape 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. To charge the battery, see lever 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 lid after - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 9
Quick Start Guide 3 Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD OPEN and 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 START/STOP. Recording starts. To change to standby mode, press START/ - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 10
Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. To charge the battery, see terminal cover. of the arrow until it clicks. Battery release lever 2 Insert a "Memory Stick" into the camcorder. Insert it so that the b mark is at the bottom left corner. Push - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 11
Quick Start Guide 3 Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD OPEN and 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 - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 12
connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (1) Lens cap (Large, 1) Attached to the camcorder. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM30 (1) Battery terminal cover (1) CD-ROM "SPVD-010 USB Driver" (1) Cleaning cloth (1) Camera Operations Guide (This manual) (1) Computer Applications Guide - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 13
the battery by attaching the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series) to your camcorder. b Notes • You cannot use batteries other than the "InfoLITHIUM" battery connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. b mark 4 Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor. 5 Connect the - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 14
6 Slide the POWER switch up to (CHG) OFF. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. To check the remaining battery - Battery Info DISPLAY/BATT INFO After charging the battery The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 15
pack when the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder, even if its power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet. • The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperature. • The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 16
repeatedly until the respective lamp for the desired power mode lights up. Connect your camcorder as shown in "Charging the battery pack" (p. 13). • CAMERA-TAPE mode: To record on a tape. • CAMERA-MEMORY mode: To record on a "Memory Stick." • PLAY/EDIT mode: To play or edit pictures on a tape or - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 17
SET] on the (STANDARD SET) menu (p. 78). • When you use your camcorder in bright conditions using the battery pack, set the LCD BACKLIGHT switch to OFF. the viewfinder during operation When you are recording on a tape or a "Memory Stick," you can adjust the exposure (p. 32) and fader (p. 38) while - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 18
[FADER]: Touch it repeatedly to select a desired effect (only in the CAMERA- TAPE mode). • : The LCD screen lights up. To hide the memory. In that case, charge the rechargeable button-type battery (p. 124) and then set the date and time again. OPEN POWER switch 1 Turn on your camcorder - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 19
Getting started 4 Touch [MENU]. 8 Set [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and minute in the same way as was done in step 7, then couch . For midnight, set it to 12:00AM. For midday, set it to 12:00PM. 5 Select (TIME/LANGU.) with / , then touch . 6 Select [CLOCK SET] with / , then touch . 7 Set [Y] ( - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 20
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 116. b Note • Do not force the cassette into the compartment. This may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. 1 Slide the OPEN - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 21
b Note • When using the half-sized "Memory Stick," the "Memory Stick Duo," make sure you attach the Memory Stick Duo adaptor. Your camcorder may malfunction when it is inserted without an adaptor (p. 118). b Notes • If you force the "Memory Stick" into the "Memory Stick" slot in the wrong direction - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 22
the 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. OPEN POWER switch 1 Turn on your - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 23
CAMERA-TAPE lamp lights up, and your camcorder is set to the standby mode. Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button. To record on a "Memory the LCD panel. To check the most recently recorded MPEG movie - Review Touch . Playback starts automatically. Touch again to return to standby. To - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 24
56) H END SEARCH/EDIT SEARCH/Rec review display switch button (p. 43) A Recording camcorder for more than about 5 minutes, the power will automatically turn off to prevent battery loss ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 81). To restart recording, slide the POWER switch down to select CAMERATAPE or CAMERA-MEMORY - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 25
to the following list for approximate length of time you can record movies on a "Memory Stick" formatted on your camcorder. Image size and time (hour: minute: second) 320 × 240 160 × 112 When the CAMERA-TAPE mode is selected, you can choose zoom to magnification levels greater than 10 times - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 26
yourself, to keep the attention of small children attracted to the camcorder while you record them. Extend the viewfinder. START/STOP 1 Touch , touch [MENU], and select it from the (CAMERA SET) menu. Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees towards the subject. - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 27
. If you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select [PROGRES. REC] from the (CAMERA SET) menu. Recording To cancel the count down Touch [RESET] or press START/STOP. To cancel feature is useful for movies you intend to import to your computer to produce still images. You can record pictures with less - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 28
Stick." 2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. 3 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly until the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp lights up. To check the most recently recorded image - Review Touch . Touch again to return to standby. To delete the image, touch , then [YES]. To cancel deleting, touch [NO]. To turn - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 29
pictures that can be recorded on a "Memory Stick" formatted on your camcorder. When the Image quality is [FINE ]) or ([STANDARD]) D Personal Menu button (p. 56) E Review button (p. 28) z Tips • When you press PHOTO on recording time, date, and the camera settings data are recorded automatically on - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 30
(1 to 8 feet). Your camcorder is set to auto flashing by REDUC] of [FLASH SET] in the (CAMERA SET) menu (p. 61). (flash) Press function - Color Slow Shutter function - Digital effect - Progressive recording mode - Burst and [LANDSCAPE] of [PROGRAM AE] - Manual exposure - Flexible spot meter • If - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 31
manually, select [FLASH LEVEL] from the (CAMERA SET) menu (p. 58). • When the focus is hard to adjust, use the HOLOGRAM AF function (p. 37), or refer to "Adjusting the focus manually When bars of disappears, the image is recorded on the "Memory Stick." To cancel the count down Touch [RESET]. To - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 32
recording) • Titles are not recorded on a "Memory Stick." Press BACK LIGHT during recording or in the standby mode. . appears. To cancel the back light function, press BACK LIGHT again. b Note • The back light function is canceled when you set [EXPOSURE] to [MANUAL] (p. 33) or select [SPOT METER - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 33
/ . If you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it from the (CAMERA SET) menu. 3 Touch the point you want to adjust and fix the exposure on day, for instance, you can avoid backlight shadows on people next to the window by manually fixing the exposure to that of the wall side of the room. 1 - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 34
The picture will be recorded at a maximum of 16 times the sensitivity of NightShot recording. 1 Slide the POWER switch to select the CAMERA-TAPE mode. 2 Set the NIGHTSHOT/ NIGHTFRAMING switch to NIGHTSHOT. and ["NIGHTSHOT"] appear. 3 Touch . 4 Touch [SUPER NS]. If the item is not - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 35
[MENU], and select it from the (CAMERA SET) menu. 5 Touch [ON], Digital effect • You cannot use the Color Slow Shutter function together with: - [PROGRAM AE] - Manual exposure - Flexible spot meter • When using the Super NightShot or Color Slow Shutter function, the shutter speed of your camcorder - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 36
manually 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 setting by enlarging the image during manual focusing. When the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp is on, set [EXP. FOCUS] in the (CAMERA SET) menu to [ON] - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 37
CAMERA-TAPE mode - Flash set to (No flash) - [SUNSET&MOON] or [LANDSCAPE] of [PROGRAM AE] - Manual focus (p. 61). About HOLOGRAM AF "HOLOGRAM AF," an application of laser holograms, is a new auto-focus optical higher safety for human eyes. No safety problems will be caused by looking directly into - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 38
1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the CAMERA-MEMORY mode. 2 Set the NIGHTSHOT/ NIGHTFRAMING switch to NIGHTFRAMING block the HOLOGRAM AF light. • The focus will be adjusted automatically even if manual focusing is selected. • Supplementary light will be emitted even if [HOLOGRAM AF] is - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 39
function together with: - Super NightShot function - Color Slow Shutter function - Digital effect - [SMTH INT. REC] (Smooth interval tape recording) - [ a "Memory Stick" with the still image to be superimposed and a tape in your camcorder. 2 Slide the POWER switch to select the CAMERA-TAPE mode - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 40
digital effects to the recordings. [STILL] You can record a movie while superimposing it on a previously recorded still image. 1 Slide the POWER switch to select the CAMERA add an old movie-type atmosphere to pictures. Your camcorder automatically records pictures in the letterbox mode for all - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 41
this effect. Adjust the focus manually using a tripod to steady the camcorder. 5 Touch . appears. To cancel Digital effect Follow steps 2 and 3, handwritten on white paper recorded on a "Memory Stick" beforehand. Still image Movie [CAMTM CHROMA] (Camera Chroma key) You can superimpose a movie - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 42
(only if you are recording 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 are recording on a "Memory Stick"). 3 Touch . 4 Touch [MEMORY MIX]. If the item is not displayed on the - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 43
to play back pictures modified on your computer or recorded with other camcorders on your camcorder. z Tip The supplied SPVD-010 USB Driver CD-ROM contains sample images for use in MEMORY MIX operations. Refer to the supplied "Computer Applications Guide" for details. Searching for the starting - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 44
Searching manually review You can view a few seconds of the scene recorded just before you stopped the tape. 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the CAMERA-TAPE mode. 2 Touch . 3 Touch once. The last few seconds of the most recently recorded scene are played back. Then, your camcorder - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 45
on a tape Make sure you have a recorded cassette inserted into your camcorder. Some of the operations are possible using the Remote Commander or using (fast forward) or stop mode. (rewind) in To review movies on the viewfinder Close the LCD panel. Then, extend the viewfinder. ,continued Playback - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 46
Indicators displayed during tape playback 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. 56) F Video operation buttons Playing back in various modes To fast - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 47
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" (p. 89) or another tape (p. 87). Playback POWER switch - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 48
on the screen. When you have a lot of pictures, you can list them to search through them easily. Make sure you have a recorded "Memory Stick" inserted into your camcorder. When you want to play back a recorded picture on your TV, see page 53. The most recently recorded picture appears on the screen - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 49
current folder is displayed and when there are multiple folders on the same "Memory Stick." : Touch to move to the previous folder. : Touch to move Picture select button b Note • Folders that you have created on a computer, renamed folders, and modified pictures may not appear on the screen. - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 50
is recorded. POWER switch 50 Playback DISPLAY/BATT INFO Magnifying pictures - Tape playback zoom/Memory playback zoom You can magnify movies recorded on a tape or still images stored on a "Memory Stick." 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 2 Touch . 3 Touch - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 51
z Tips • You can save the enlarged picture as a still image on a "Memory Stick," by pressing PHOTO. The image will be recorded at an image size of 640 data and the camera settings data ([CAMERA DATA]) that are automatically recorded while recording pictures on a tape or a "Memory Stick." 1 Slide - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 52
are played back. z Tips • Exposure adjustment value (0EV) appears when a "Memory Stick" is played back. • appears for the picture recorded using flash. 4 Select [CAMERA DATA] or [DATE/ TIME] then touch . To hide the date/time/the camera settings data Follow steps 2 and 3, and select [OFF] in step - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 53
picture on a TV A/V jack Connect your camcorder to a TV using the supplied A/V connecting cable as shown in the following illustration. Connect the supplied AC Adaptor to the wall socket for the power supply (p. 13). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 54
on the screen. 4 Press PLAY. The playback starts from the point designated "0:00:00" on the tape counter. To cancel the operation Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander again. b Notes • There may be a discrepancy of several seconds between the time code and the tape counter. • Zero set - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 55
by date of recording - Date search When you are using a cassette with Cassette Memory, you can locate a scene by the recording date ([ SEARCH] is set to Notes • If one day's recording is less than 2 minutes, your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes. • - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 56
. 4 Select the icon of the desired menu with / , then touch . CAMERA SET (p. 58) MEMORY SET (p. 64) PICT. APPLI. (p. 68) EDIT/PLAY (p. 73) STANDARD SET The available menu items vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. Example: PLAY/EDIT mode's Personal Menu 5 Select the desired item - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 57
6 Select the desired setting. changes to . If you decide not to change the setting, touch to return to the previous screen. 7 Touch , then to hide the menu screen. You can also touch (return) to go back a screen each time you touch the button. To use the short-cuts of the Personal Menu You can - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 58
BAL./16:9 WIDE, etc. You can select items listed below on the CAMERA SET menu. To select items, see "Selecting menu items" (p. 56). mountains. This setting also prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows that comes in between the camcorder and the subject. 58 Using the - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 59
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 bring your camcorder in from outside. • Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] and reset it - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 60
. FOCUS When you are recording pictures on a "Memory Stick" while focusing manually, you can see if the focus is correctly adjusted will not function with external flashes that do not support the following settings. FLASH LEVEL You can select an camcorder for more than 5 minutes. 60 Using the Menu - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 61
Using the Menu REDEYE REDUC GOFF ON ( ) Select to disable the red-eye reduction. Select to activate the flash before recording to prevent red-eye (p. 30). SUPER NS See page 34 for details. NS LIGHT When using the NightShot function to record, you can record clearer pictures by using the - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 62
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 - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 63
sends information with the standard S video signal to select wide mode automatically. STEADYSHOT You can select this function to compensate for camera-shake. GON OFF ( ) Standard setting (enable the SteadyShot function). Select to deactivate the SteadyShot function. Select to shoot a stationary - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 64
[HIGH SPEED]. • [EXP. BRKTG] will not function when you have space for fewer than 3 images remaining on the "Memory Stick." • When it is hard to see the difference between the images recorded in [EXP. BRKTG] mode on the LCD screen, connect your camcorder to your TV or a computer. 64 Using the Menu - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 65
IMAGE SIZE G2016 × 1512 ( ) 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 a small screen. MOVIE SET Using the Menu IMAGE SIZE G320 × 240 ( ) 160 - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 66
, select [NO]. 2 Touch . b Notes • You cannot delete the created folders using your camcorder. You will have to format the "Memory Stick" (p. 66), or delete them using your computer. • The number of pictures that can be recorded on a "Memory Stick" decreases as the number of folders increases on the - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 67
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 search for the - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 68
marked 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. Only the items that can be operated in the selected mode are displayed. FADER See page 38 for details. OVERLAP See page 39 for details - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 69
( ) Select to execute a slide show by playing back all the images on the "Memory Stick." Select to execute a slide show by playing back all the images in the current [END]. 7 Touch [START]. Your camcorder plays back the images recorded on the "Memory Stick" in sequence. ,continued Using the Menu 69 - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 70
then moving the subject a little. Operate your camcorder using the Remote Commander to prevent camera shake. GOFF ON ( ) Select to record or the changes of daylight. Your camcorder will shoot 1 frame of the picture at a selected interval and keep them in memory until it has stored several frames. - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 71
]. Recording starts and z changes to red. When your camcorder has shot 6 frames, it records them on the tape interval recording with: - MEMORY MIX function - Memory overlap • Smooth interval the interval. z Tips • If you adjust the focus manually, you may be able to record clear pictures even if - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 72
Interval photo recording starts. To cancel interval photo recording, select [OFF] in step 3. DEMO MODE When you remove a cassette or "Memory Stick" from your camcorder, and select the CAMERA-TAPE mode, you can view the demonstration in about 10 minutes. GON OFF Select to see an overview of the - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 73
to a "Memory Stick" (p. 95). REC CTRL See page 87 and 89 for details. BURN DVD When your camcorder is connected to a Sony VAIO series personal computer, you can easily burn the picture recorded on the tape on a DVD using this command. See the supplied "Computer Applications Guide" for details - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 74
TITLE GON OFF Select when you want to search for a scene, title, etc. using the Cassette Memory (p. 54, 55). 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 - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 75
a recording with other video device. • When you are using your camcorder on the battery pack and do not operate it for 5 minutes, Even though the power goes off, the characters you have entered remain stored in memory. Turn the power back on, then start again from step 1 to continue superimposing - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 76
a 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 To change the label you have created, insert the cassette into your camcorder and go through the procedure from step 1. ALL ERASE You can - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 77
STANDARD SET) menu - REC MODE/MULTI- SOUND/AUDIO MIX/USB-CAMERA, etc. You can select the items listed below on 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 - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 78
cannot adjust sound recorded in 16 bit audio mode. • Only the originally recorded sound will be heard when you disconnect the power source from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. LCD/VF SET The recorded picture will not be affected by this setting. LCD BRIGHT See page 17 for details. LCD - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 79
to input an S video signal. USB-CAMERA You can connect a USB cable (supplied) to your camcorder, and view the picture displayed on the screen of your camcorder on your computer (USB Streaming). For details, refer to the "Computer Applications Guide." GOFF USB STREAM Select to deactivate the - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 80
GAUTO ON REMOTE CTRL Select to display the remaining tape indicator for about 8 seconds: • After you select the CAMERA-TAPE mode with the cassette inserted, and your camcorder calculates the remaining amount of tape. • When you touch (play/pause). Select to always display the remaining tape - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 81
show the displays such as the time code on the TV screen, LCD screen, and in the viewfinder. b Note • You cannot input a signal to your camcorder if you press DISPLAY/BATT INFO while [V-OUT/PANEL] is selected. MENU ROTATE You can select the scrolling direction (up or down) of the menu - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 82
selected mode are displayed. CLOCK SET You can set the date and time (p. 18). 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 - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 83
customize the Personal Menu for each power mode of your 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-MEMORY, and PLAY/EDIT modes. If you want to add - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 84
Deleting menu - Delete 1 Touch . 2 Touch [P-MENU SET UP]. If the desired menu is not displayed on the screen, touch / until the menu is displayed. The selected menu is deleted from Personal Menu. 6 Touch . b Note • You cannot delete [MENU] and [P-MENU SET UP]. Arranging the order of menus - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 85
Using the Menu 4 Touch the menu item you want to move. 2 Touch [P-MENU SET UP]. If the desired menu is not displayed on the screen, touch / until the menu is displayed. 5 Touch / to move the menu item to the desired place. 3 Touch [RESET]. 6 Touch . To sort more items, repeat steps 4 to 6. 7 - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 86
audio jack on the VCR or the TV. To use an i.LINK cable for connection Use an i.LINK cable (optional) to connect your camcorder to other device via the DV Interface. The video and sound signals are transmitted digitally, producing high quality pictures. Note that you cannot record the picture and - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 87
from a VCR or TV on a tape or a "Memory Stick" inserted in your camcorder. You can also record a scene as a still image on a "Memory Stick." Insert a cassette or a "Memory Stick" for recording in your camcorder. If you have connected the A/V connecting cable, select the input signal in [VIDEO INPUT - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 88
[REC STOP]. 8 Touch then . z 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.) • When recording movies on a "Memory Stick," you can skip step 4 and press START/STOP in step 6. Recording still - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 89
record movies (with sound recorded in monaural) or still images (fixed to image size [640 × 480]) on a "Memory Stick." Make sure you have a recorded tape and a "Memory Stick" inserted into your camcorder. 1 Slide the POWER switch to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 2 Search and record the scene you want - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 90
on a tape. Make sure you have the "Memory Stick" with the images and a tape inserted into your camcorder. 1 Slide the POWER switch to select the PLAY able to dub images modified on your computer or recorded with other camcorders on your camcorder. • You cannot dub MPEG movies on the tape. 90 - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 91
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. 86). You can use either the A/V connecting cable or the i.LINK cable to make the connection. The - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 92
the synchronization of the VCR" (p. 94). When connecting with an A/V connecting cable Touch [IR], then . Follow the procedure described in "To set the [ to the operating instructions supplied with your VCR for details on operation. 5 Point the infrared ray emitter of your camcorder towards the - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 93
[IR SETUP] code list The following [IR SETUP] codes are recorded on your camcorder by default. (It is set at "3" as the default setting.) Manufacturing company [IR SETUP] code Sony 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Admiral (M. Wards) 89 Aiwa 47, 54, 80 Akai 49, 51 Audio Dynamic 21, 35 Bell&Howell (M. - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 94
Follow the steps below when you are performing digital program edit for the first time to a tape in a VCR. You can skip this setting if you have set up your VCR before using the following procedure. You can adjust the synchronization of your camcorder and the VCR to avoid not recording the - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 95
programs When you are performing a digital program edit for the first time to a tape in a VCR, go through the procedures described in Steps 1 and 2 (p. 91 to p. 94) beforehand. 1 Prepare a cassette or a "Memory Stick." Insert a tape to be played back into the camcorder. When you are recording on - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 96
7 to 10 and create programs. 12Set your VCR to recording pause. Skip this step if you are connected via an i.LINK cable or recording on a "Memory Stick." 13Touch [START]. To end Digital program editing Touch [END]. To save a program without using it to record Touch [END] in step 13. The program is - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 97
required). • Connecting a microphone (optional) to the MIC jack. (A) • Connecting a microphone (optional) to the intelligent accessory shoe. (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 - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 98
. To set the end point for audio dubbing During playback, press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander at the scene at which you want to stop audio dubbing your camcorder. The sound may deteriorate when you dub audio on a tape recorded on other camcorders (including other DCR-PC330 camcorders). - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 99
. 3 Touch [MENU]. 4 Touch / to select (STANDARD SET), then touch . Deleting recorded pictures You can delete all or selected pictures stored on a "Memory Stick." 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 2 Touch . 5 Touch / to select [AUDIO MIX], then touch . 3 Touch - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 100
[YES]. The selected pictures are deleted. To cancel deletion, touch [NO]. b Notes • Pictures cannot be deleted when the write-protect tab of the "Memory Stick" is set to the write-protect position (p. 118), or when the selected picture is protected (p. 101). • The pictures cannot be restored once - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 101
. • You cannot resize movies. Marking recorded images with specific information - Image protection/Print mark Make sure the write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick" is not set to the write-protect position. Preventing accidental erasure - Image protection You can select and mark images to prevent - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 102
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 . 7 Touch - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 103
If you run into any 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 dealer. If "C:ss:ss" is displayed on the LCD screen or the viewfinder, the self-diagnosis display - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 104
(p. 13) The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while cAttach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly. If the problem the battery pack is being charged. persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged. (p. 13) The battery pack is - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 105
displayed when you leave the camcorder for 10 minutes after selecting CAMERA-TAPE without inserting a cassette or "Memory Stick.") Touch on the LCD screen or insert a cassette or "Memory Stick" to cancel [DEMO when the LCD panel is open. (p. 17) Troubleshooting ,continued Troubleshooting 105 - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 106
your camcorder, the camcorder is CAMERA SET) menu. (p. 63) The auto focus does not function. cPress FOCUS to enable auto focus. (p. 36) cThe recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually TV screen or computer screen. (p. 63) (CAMERA SET) menu. Troubleshooting - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 107
using a cassette without Cassette Memory. (p. 116) • The SET) menu before recording. (p. 60) (CAMERA No sound or only a low sound is white plugs of the A/V connecting cable are connected as well. (p. camcorder. This is not a malfunction. (p. 115) Troubleshooting ,continued Troubleshooting 107 - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 108
Memory Stick." cSet the POWER switch to the CAMERA-MEMORY or PLAY/EDIT mode. (p. 16) c Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (p. 21) • The "Memory Stick" was formatted on a personal computer. cFormat it on your camcorder format is not supported on your camcorder. (p. 117) 108 Troubleshooting - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 109
supported on your camcorder cable NTSC Memory Stick." • You cannot record or a distorted picture may be recorded in the following: - The tape has a blank section. - The tape has been used repeatedly for recording. - Input signal has been interrupted or cut. Troubleshooting ,continued Troubleshooting - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 110
properly • While connecting via an i.LINK cable, select [IR] in step 11 of "Step 1: during Digital program editing when Preparing your camcorder and VCR for operation" (p. 91). it is connected via an i.LINK cable. Digital program editing on the "Memory Stick" does not function correctly. • The - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 111
cRemove the power source. Reconnect it again and operate your camcorder again. cChange the tape. E:20:ss / E:61:ss / E:62:ss / E:91:ss cContact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Inform them of the 5-digit code, which starts from "E." 101-0001 (Warning indicator pertaining - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 112
- (Warning indicator • The write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick" is set to lock (p. 118). pertaining to the write-protect of the "Memory Stick") (Warning indicator pertaining to the flash) Slow flashing: or beep sound when the warning indicators appear on the screen. 112 Troubleshooting - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 113
. - No file. • No file is recorded or there is no readable file on the "Memory Stick." Charging ... cannot record still images. • You tried to record an image while charging the flash. Wait until the flash charge indicator remains lit (p. 30). Troubleshooting ,continued Troubleshooting 113 - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 114
record on a "Memory Stick" during USB Streaming. Memory Stick folders are full. • You cannot create folders exceeding 999MSDCF. cYou cannot delete the created folders using your camcorder. You will have to format the "Memory Stick" (p. 66), or delete them using your computer. Cannot record still - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 115
(TIME/LANGU.) menu, then set the time difference (p. 82). AC-L15A/L15B [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 - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 116
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 to record such software. Your camcorder does not - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 117
Memory Stick" on your camcorder. Types of "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick Duo"*1 "MagicGate Memory Stick" "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo"*1 "Memory Stick PRO" "Memory on the screen of your camcorder. - DSC00001.JPG: This file name appears on the display of a computer. • File names of movies - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 118
• On a "Memory Stick" formatted on a computer: A "Memory Stick" formatted by the Windows OS or using Macintosh computers does not have guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder. • Data read/write speed may vary depending on the combination of the "Memory Stick" and "Memory Stick" compliant - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 119
camcorder: - When playing back image data modified on your computer. - When playing back image data recorded with other device. • "Memory Stick," and "MagicGate Memory Stick" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory disconnect the cable from the DC IN jack on your camcorder or remove the - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 120
or playing back on your camcorder. The battery pack is also consumed when your camcorder is in recording standby or playback is frequently used. Use the remaining battery time indication as a guide to the approximate shooting time. • The E mark that Sony Corporation. 120 Additional Information - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 121
device made by Sony (e.g. a VAIO series personal computer) as well as to video device. Before connecting this unit to your computer, make sure that application software supported by this unit is already installed on your computer. Some i.LINK compatible video device such as Digital Televisions, DVD - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 122
). • For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in these operating instructions. • Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example, from rain or sea water. If your camcorder gets wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired. • If any solid object or liquid get - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 123
following problem occurs, clean the video heads for 10 seconds with the Sony DVM is worn. Please contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility to have the video head Memory Stick" from your camcorder, then disconnect any connecting cables except the AC Adaptor from your camcorder - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 124
clean the lens as described above. It is recommended you operate your camcorder about once a month to keep it in an optimum state for a long time . To charge the pre-installed button-type battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed button-type battery to retain the date, time, and - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 125
camcorder , stereo) Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable Digital) F = 1.8 ~ 2.1 Focal length 5.1 - 51 mm (7/32 - 2 1/8 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera In CAMERA-TAPE: 45 - 450 mm (1 13/16 - 17 3/4 in.) In CAMERA-MEMORY mini-minijack (φ 2.5 mm) USB jack mini-B MIC jack Minijack, - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 126
battery pack) During camera recording using the viewfinder 3.3 W During camera recording using the pack, DVM60 cassette and lens cap. Supplied accessories See page 12. AC Adaptor AC-L15A/L15B F to 104° F) Type Lithium ion "Memory Stick" Memory Flash memory 16MB: MSA-16A Operating voltage DC 2.7 - - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 127
Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls Camcorder Quick Reference A Lens cap (p. 23, 28) B LCD/Touch panel screen (p. 3, 17) C OPEN button (p. 17) D DISPLAY/BATT INFO button (p. 14) E Battery pack/Battery terminal cover (p. 13) F "Memory Stick" slot (p. 21) G Access lamp (p. 21, 118) H - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 128
on or off as you operate the POWER switch on your camcorder. Refer to the operating instructions of the accessory for details. The intelligent accessory shoe has a safety device for fixing the installed accessory securely. To connect an accessory, press down and push it to the end, and then tighten - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 129
the tape transport of video device and peripherals connected to it. E i (headphones) jack (green) When you use headphones, the speaker on your camcorder is silent. F MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack (red) (p. 97) G Jack cover H FOCUS button (p. 35) I Power zoom lever J PHOTO button (p. 28) K NIGHTSHOT - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 130
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. 130 Quick Reference - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 131
control buttons (Rewind, Playback, Fast-forward, Pause, Stop, Slow) (p. 46) F ZERO SET MEMORY button (p. 54) G Transmitter After turning on your camcorder, point towards the remote sensor to control your camcorder. H START/STOP button (p. 26) I Power zoom button (p. 25) J DISPLAY button (p. 54) To - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 132
not function properly when the remote sensor is obstructed with a conversion lens (optional). • When you are operating with the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder, your VCR may also operate. In that case, select a commander mode other than VTR 2 for your VCR, or cover the sensor of your - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 133
viewfinder to indicate the state of your camcorder. Example: Indicators in the CAMERA-TAPE mode Time code (p. 51)/Tape ) NightFraming (p. 38) Warning (p. 111) Picture effect (p. 68) Digital effect (p. 40) MEMORY MIX (p. 41) Manual focus/Expanded focus (p. 35) PROGRAM AE (p. 58) Backlight (p. 32 - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 134
Camcorder 124 Remote Commander . 131 C CALIBRATION 123 Camera Chroma key (CAM T M CHROMA 41 Camera settings data display 51 Cassette 20 Cassette Memory......... 3, 116 Cassette Memory I i.LINK 121 i.LINK cable 86, 91 ID-1/ID-2 system ray emitter 92 Intelligent accessory shoe 97, 128 - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 135
Manual exposure (EXPOSURE 33 Manual focus 36 Memory Chroma key (M T CAM CHROMA .........42 Memory Luminance key (M T CAM LUMI.) ........41 MEMORY MIX 41 Memory Overlap (OVERLAP 39 Memory photo 28, 48 "Memory Stick" General information ..117 Inserting 21 Number of pictures 25, 29 Menu CAMERA - Sony DCRPC330 | Camera Operations Guide - Page 136
USB-CAMERA .......... 79 USB-PLY/EDT........... 79 Using abroad 115 V Video head 123 VIDEO INPUT 79 Viewfinder See Zoom WIPE 39 WORLD TIME 82 Write-protect tab ..... 116, 118 Z Zero set memory 54 Zoom 25, 50 Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable
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