SONY DCRHC40 - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

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Operations Guide

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Digital Video Camera Recorder

DCR-HC30/HC40

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Before operating the unit, please read this

manual thoroughly, and retain it for future

reference.

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not

expose the unit to rain or moisture.

This symbol is intended to alert the

user to the presence of uninsulated

"dangerous voltage" within the

product's enclosure that may be of

sufficient magnitude to constitute a

risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the

user to the presence of important

operating and maintenance

(servicing) instructions in the

literature accompanying the

appliance.

Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetic interference

causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail),

restart the application or disconnect and connect 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 are recyclable.

You can help preserve our

environment by returning your used

rechargeable batteries to the

collection and recycling location

nearest you.

For more information regarding recycling of

rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822- 8837,

or visit http://www.rbrc.org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-

Ion batteries.

"Memory Stick" and battery pack

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,

and (2) this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian

ICES-003.

For customers in the U.S.A.

If you have any questions about this product, you may

call:

Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY

(7669)

The number below is for FCC related matters only.

Regulatory Information

Owner's Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the

bottom. Record the serial number in the space

provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you

call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. DCR-HC

Serial No.

Model No.AC-

Serial No.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications

not expressly approved in this manual could void your

authority to operate this equipment.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply

with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to

Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a residential

installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can

radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and

used in accordance with the instructions, may cause

harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will

not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment

does cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning the

equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to

correct the interference by one or more of the

following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

Consult 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 format. You can

use only mini DV cassettes in your camcorder. Use of

mini DV cassettes with Cassette Memory is

recommended as you can use Title search (p. 60), Date

search (p. 61), [

TITLE] (p. 80), [

TAPE

TITLE] (p. 82).

Cassettes with Cassette Memory are marked

with

Note on the type of "Memory Stick" you

can use in your camcorder

You can use only a "Memory Stick Duo," which is

about half the size of a standard "Memory Stick," in

your camcorder (p. 126).

The

mark is indicated on the

"Memory Stick Duo."

Notes on recording

· Before starting to record, test the recording function

to make sure the picture and sound are recorded

without any problems.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model No.: DCR-HC30

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell,

NJ 07649 U.S.A.

Telephone No.: 201-930-6972

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,

and (2) this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model No.: DCR-HC40

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell,

NJ 07649 U.S.A.

Telephone No.: 201-930-6972

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,

and (2) this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

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DCR-HC30/HC40

· Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot

be provided, even if recording or playback is not

possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder,

storage media, etc.

· TV color systems differ depending on the countries/

regions. To view your recordings on a TV, you need

an NTSC system-based TV.

· Television programs, films, video tapes, and other

materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized

recording of such materials may be contrary to the

Notes on the LCD panel, viewfinder, and

lens

· The LCD screen and the viewfinder are

manufactured using extremely high-precision

technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are

operational for effective use.

However, there may be some tiny black points and/

or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color)

that appear constantly on the LCD screen and the

viewfinder.

These points are normal results of the manufacturing

process and do not affect the recording in any way.

· Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens

to direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause

malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera

near a window or outdoors.

· Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause your

camcorder to malfunction. Take pictures of the sun

only in low light conditions, such as at dusk.

Note on connecting other device

Before connecting your camcorder to other device

such 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.

Notes on using this manual

· The images of the LCD 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 shown in the following

illustration.

· The Strap Belt can also be used as a wrist strap

(p. 140).

· When you are using the touch panel, place your hand

on the back side of the LCD panel to support it.

Then, touch the buttons displayed on the screen.

· You can change the language to be used for screen

display on your camcorder (p. 25).

Touch the button on the LCD screen.

· 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