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Sony HDR HC3 Operating Guide - Page 101

You cannot use [PROGRAM AE]., Menu items are grayed out.

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The picture appears distorted on the 4:3 TV. • This happens when viewing a picture recorded in the 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3 TV. Set [TV TYPE] on the (STANDARD SET) menu (p. 68) and play back the picture. appears on the LCD screen. • This appears when you play back a tape recorded on other recording devices using a 4ch microphone (4CH MIC REC). This camcorder does not comply with the 4ch microphone recording standard. Remote Commander The supplied Remote Commander does not function. • Set [REMOTE CTRL] to [ON] (p. 69). • Remove any obstructions between the Remote Commander and the remote sensor. • Keep strong light sources, such as sunlight or overhead lighting, away from the remote sensor, otherwise the Remote Commander may not function properly. • Insert a fresh battery in the compartment with its +/- terminals matching those of the compartment (p. 121). • Remove the conversion lens (optional) as the remote sensor may be obstructed by it. Another VCR malfunctions when you use the supplied Remote Commander. • Select a commander mode other than VTR 2 for your VCR. • Cover the sensor of your VCR with black paper. Menu Menu items are grayed out. • You cannot select grayed items in the current recording/playback situation. is not displayed. • During Easy Handycam operation, not all menu items are functional. Cancel Easy Handycam operation (p. 28). You cannot use [PROGRAM AE]. • You cannot use [PROGRAM AE] together with: - NightShot - [OLD MOVIE] or [CINEMA EFECT] of [D.EFFECT] - [COLOR SLOW S] - [TELE MACRO] Continued , 101 Troubleshooting

Section	Page
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS	3
Read this first	5
Table of Contents	8
Enjoying pictures with high definition quality	12
Trying out the new HDV format!	12
Viewing video recorded in the HDV format!	13
Getting Started	14
Step 1: Checking supplied items	14
Step 2: Charging the battery pack	15
Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly	19
Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder	20
Step 5: Using the touch panel	21
Changing the language setting	21
Checking the screen indicators (Display guide)	21
Step 6: Setting the date and time	23
Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo”	24
Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automatic settings	26
Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam)	26
Recording/Playback	30
Recording	30
Playback	31
Functions used for recording/playback, etc.	32
Recording	32
To use zoom	32
To record high quality still images during tape recording (Dual Rec)	32
To control the image settings manually with the dial (CAM CTRL dial/MANUAL button)	33
To use the flash	33
To record in dark places (NightShot)	33
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects	33
To record in mirror mode	34
To use a tripod	34
To use a Shoulder belt	34
Playback	34
To use PB zoom	34
Recording/playback	34
To check the remaining battery (Battery Info)	34
To turn off the operation confirmation beep (BEEP)	35
To initialize the settings (RESET)	35
Other part names and functions	35
Indicators displayed during recording/playback	36
Searching for the starting point	39
Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH)	39
Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review)	39
Remote Commander	40
Searching quickly for a desired scene (Zero set memory)	40
Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search)	41
Playing the picture on a TV	42
High definition TV	42
16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV	42
Connecting to a high definition TV	43
Connecting to a 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV	44
Using the Menu	48
Using the menu items	48
Menu items	50
CAMERA SET menu	52
Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/WHITE BAL./STEADYSHOT, etc.)	52
MEMORY SET menu	58
Settings for the “Memory Stick Duo” (QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/ALL ERASE/NEW FOLDER, etc.)	58
PICT.APPLI. menu	61
Special effects on pictures or additional functions on recording/playback (SLIDE SHOW/PICT.EFFECT/SMTH SLW REC, etc.)	61
EDIT/PLAY menu	64
Settings for editing or playing back in various modes (VAR.SPD PB/END SEARCH, etc.)	64
STANDARD SET menu	65
Settings while recording on a tape or other basic settings (REC MODE/MULTI-SOUND/LCD/VF SET/DISP OUTPUT/QUICK REC, etc.)	65
TIME/LANGU. menu	70
(CLOCK SET/WORLD TIME/LANGUAGE)	70
Customizing Personal Menu	71
Using the CAM CTRL dial	72
Dubbing/Editing	74
Dubbing to VCR/DVD device, etc.	74
Recording pictures from a VCR	77
Dubbing pictures from a tape to a “Memory Stick Duo”	79
Deleting recorded pictures from the “Memory Stick Duo”	80
Marking images on the “Memory Stick Duo” with specific information (Print mark/Image protection)	80
Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer)	81
Jacks to connect external devices	83
Using a Computer	84
Connecting to a computer	84
Copying still images to a computer	84
Copying movies on a tape to the computer	87
Creating a DVD (Direct Access to “Click to DVD”)	89
Troubleshooting	92
Troubleshooting	92
Warning indicators and messages	107
Additional Information	111
Using your camcorder abroad	111
Usable cassette tapes	112
About the “Memory Stick”	114
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack	116
About i.LINK	117
Maintenance and precautions	118
Specifications	123
Quick Reference	127
Identifying parts and controls	127