Sony SPK-HCD Preparation Manual

3-295-111-01(1)
Sports Pack Preparation Guide
Guide de préparation du caisson
SPK-HCD
© 2008 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan
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Camera mounting shoe
Sabot de montage du caméscope
Guide
Guide
攝影機安裝極履
導軌
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Body
Corps
包體
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DCR-HC46/HC44/HC36/HC35/HC28/
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HDR-UX20/UX19/UX10/UX9,
DCR-DVD910/DVD803/DVD708/DVD703/
DVD653/DVD608/DVD602/DVD510/
DVD403/DVD308/DVD306/DVD203/
M30 43 DVD202/DVD109/DVD108/DVD106/
DVD103/DVD92,
DCR-HC96/HC94/HC62/HC54/HC53/
HC52/HC51/HC48/HC47/HC45/HC38/
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DCR-DVD810/DVD710/DVD610/DVD410/
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DVD310/DVD115/DVD110
DCR-SR85/SR75/SR65/SR55/SR46/SR45/
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SR36/SR35
HDR-HC3, HDR-SR10, DCR-SR82/SR72/
M30 62 SR62/SR52/SR42/SR33/SR32,
DCR-SR220/SR210
HDR-SR12/SR11/SR8/SR7/SR5,
HDR-CX7/CX6,
HDR-UX7/UX5/UX3, HDR-HC9/HC7/HC5,
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HDR-HC9/HC7/HC5
1 DCR-DVD708/DVD608/DVD308/DVD306/
DVD109/DVD108/DVD106
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HDR-HC3
HDR-UX20/UX19/UX10/UX9/UX7/UX5/UX3 DCR-DVD910/DVD908/
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DCR-SR300/SR290/SR200/SR190/SR82/SR72/SR62/SR52/SR42/SR33/
SR32  -5-H
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DCR-SR85/SR75/SR65/SR55/SR46/SR45/SR36/SR35
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English
Preparing
Notes
The video camera models described below may not be available in all countries/regions.
Preparing the Video Camera
For details, please refer to the operating instructions supplied with your video camera.
1 Remove filter, conversion lens, lens cap, lens hood or the shoulder
strap from the video camera.
When using a video camera with a manual lens shutter, open the lens shutter.
2 Install the battery pack.
Attach a fully recharged battery.
3 Insert the media.
Insert a media compatible with your video camera.
For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your video camera.
Notes
Unlock the safety tab on the "Memory Stick Duo" and the cassette tape, and make them
possible to record images.
Be sure that the tape, "Memory Stick Duo, " disc and hard disk have enough space to record
images.
Be sure that the disc is not finalized.
4 Attach the reflex prevention ring to the filter attachment screw of the
video camera.
The reflex prevention ring prevents external light from being reflected inside the sports
pack and entering the lens.
Reflex prevention ring Video camera
Reflex prevention ring DCR-HC46/HC44/HC36/HC35/HC28/HC27/HC26/
(ø 25) HC24/HC23
HDR-UX20/UX19/UX10/UX9,
DCR-DVD910/DVD803/DVD708/DVD703/DVD653/
DVD608/DVD602/DVD510/DVD403/DVD308/DVD306/
Reflex prevention ring
DVD203/DVD202/DVD109/DVD108/DVD106/DVD103/
(M30 × ø 43)
DVD92,
DCR-HC96/HC94/HC62/HC54/HC53/HC52/HC51/
HC48/HC47/HC45/HC38/HC37
Reflex prevention ring DCR-DVD810/DVD710/DVD610/DVD410/DVD310/
(M30 × ø 50) DVD115/DVD110
Reflex prevention ring DCR-SR85/SR75/SR65/SR55/SR46/SR45/SR36/SR35
(M30 × ø 58)
HDR-HC3, HDR-SR10, DCR-SR82/SR72/SR62/SR52/SR42/
Reflex prevention ring
SR33/SR32,
(M30 × ø 62)
DCR-SR220/SR210
HDR-SR12/SR11/SR8/SR7/SR5,
HDR-CX7/CX6,
Reflex prevention ring HDR-UX7/UX5/UX3, HDR-HC9/HC7/HC5,
(M37 × ø 55) DCR-SR300/SR290/SR200/SR190,
DCR-DVD908/DVD808/DVD508/DVD506/DVD408/
DVD406
5 Turn the LCD panel over and move back to the video camera with the
LCD screen facing out.
6 Set the functions, such as focusing and lightning, to AUTO.
 Selecting the Camera Mounting Shoe
1 Choose the mounting shoe and the number according to the table
below.
Mounting shoe Number Video camera
HDR-UX7/UX5/UX3,
DCR-DVD908/DVD808/DVD803/DVD703/
1 DVD653/DVD602/DVD508/DVD506/DVD408/
DVD406/DVD403/DVD203/DVD202/DVD103/
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DCR-HC96/HC94/HC46/HC44/HC36/HC35/
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HC28/HC27/HC26/HC24/HC23
3 HDR-HC3
HDR-HC9/HC7/HC5,
1 DCR-DVD708/DVD608/DVD308/DVD306/
DVD109/DVD108/DVD106
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DCR-HC62/HC54/HC53/HC52/HC51/HC48/HC47/
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HC45/HC38/HC37
1 DCR-SR300/SR290/SR200/SR190
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2 DCR-SR82/SR72/SR62/SR52/SR42/SR33/SR32
1 HDR-CX7/CX6
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2 HDR-SR8/SR7/SR5
HDR-UX20/UX19/UX10/UX9,
G 1 DCR-DVD910/DVD810/DVD710/DVD610/DVD510/
DVD410/DVD310/DVD115/DVD110
HDR-SR12/SR11/SR10,
H 1
DCR-SR220/SR210
I 1 DCR-SR85/SR75/SR65/SR55/SR46/SR45/SR36/SR35
2 Align the tripod screw plate with the chosen number on the mounting
shoe and press the tripod screw plate until it clicks into place.
The tripod screw plate is attached to the mounting shoe H when the unit is shipped
from the factory.
 Preparing the Sports Pack
1 Adjust the grip strap.
Holding the sports pack so that the tips of your finger can easily touch the START/
STOP button, Telephoto button, Wide button and PHOTO button, adjust its length.
2 Attach the shoulder strap.
Installing the Video Camera
Turn the POWER switch of the video camera to "OFF (CHG)" and leave the power of the
sports pack turned off.
Notes
After installing the video camera into the sports pack, you can set the power of the video
camera to "ON" or "OFF" by pressing the POWER button of the sports pack.
1 Release the buckles.
 Keep sliding the unlock button  in the direction of the arrow, slide the open
slider  and release the buckle.
 Open the rear body.
2 Coat the front glass with anti-fogging lens solution.
Apply 2 to 3 drops of the anti-fogging lens solution provided onto the inside surface of
the front glass of the sports pack. To increase the anti-fogging effect, use the desiccant
supplied. For details, refer to "Desiccant" in the supplied operating instructions.
3 Remove foreign materials such as dust, sand or hair from the O-ring,
the groove and any surface it touches. Then, put the grease evenly on
the O-ring.
If the body is closed with such materials present, these areas may be damaged and
water may leak in.
For details on handling the O-ring, refer to the "Handling the O-ring" in the operating
instructions.
4 Attach the camera mounting shoe.
Align the screw position of the mounting shoe with the tripod screw on the bottom of
the video camera.
When using the HDR-HC3, open the jack cover before attaching the mounting shoe.
When using the HDR-UX20/UX19/UX10/UX9/UX7/UX5/UX3 or DCR-DVD910/
DVD908/DVD808/DVD510/DVD508/DVD506/DVD408/DVD406 (*), open the jack
cover and firmly insert the Audio/Remote plug into the A/V jack, A/V OUT jack or
A/V remote jack before attaching the camera mounting shoe.
Use the metal parts of shoulder strap as shown in the illustration.
5 Connect the plug and install the video camera.
Depending on your video camera, firmly insert the Audio/Remote plug into the A/V
jack, A/V OUT jack or A/V remote jack. (except models marked * in step 4)
When installing the video camera into the sports pack, align the camera mounting
shoe with the guide inside the front body of the sports pack, and then push the rear of
the camera mounting shoe until it clicks into place.
Notes
Be sure to keep the sports pack horizontal when installing the camera mounting shoe.
Installing the camera mounting shoe in a vertical motion may damage the camera
mounting shoe and the front body. Be sure not to cover the lens, LCD screen, view
finder, zoom lever or photo button with the cable.
When using HDR-SR12/SR11/SR10, DCR-SR220/SR210 (See illustration -5-A)
 Open the jack cover and connect the plug. (Place the cable connected to the sports
pack with the plug to the rear in a circular motion as illustrated.)
 After installing the video camera into the sports pack, arrange the cable on the grip
belt side of the video camera by pushing it lightly.
When using HDR-SR8/SR7/SR5 (See illustration -5-B)
 Open the jack cover.
 Connect the plug.
 After installing the video camera into the sports pack, arrange the cable on the grip
belt side of the video camera.
When using HDR-CX7/CX6 (See illustration -5-C)
 Open the jack cover.
 Connect the plug.
 Put the cable on the camera mounting shoe and install the video camera into the
sports pack.
 After installing the video camera into the sports pack, arrange the cable so that it
will not fall out of the camera mounting shoe. Set the cable on the grip belt side of
the video camera.
When using HDR-UX20/UX19/UX10/UX9 or DCR-DVD910/DVD510 (See
illustration -5-D)
(If you completed the following  and  in step -4, start from .)
 Connect the plug.
 Attach the camera mounting shoe to the video camera.
 After installing the video camera into the sports pack, adjust the cable. (Hook the
cable at the cable holder.)
When using HDR-UX7/UX5/UX3 or DCR-DVD908/DVD808/DVD508/DVD506/
DVD408/DVD406 (See illustration -5-E)
(If you completed the following  and  in step -4, start from .)
 Connect the plug.
 Attach the camera mounting shoe to the video camera.
 After installing the video camera into the sports pack, arrange the cable on the grip
belt side of the video camera.
When using HDR-HC9/HC7/HC5 (See illustration -5-F)
 Open the jack cover.
 Connect the plug.
 After installing the video camera into the sports pack, arrange the cable on the grip
belt side of the video camera.
When using HDR-HC3 (See illustration -5-G)
 Shift the jack cover outward.
 Connect the plug.
 After installing the video camera into the sports pack, adjust the cable. (Hook the
cable into the cable holder.)
When using DCR-SR300/SR290/SR200/SR190/SR82/SR72/SR62/SR52/SR42/
SR33/SR32 (See illustration -5-H)
 Open the jack cover.
 Connect the plug.
 After installing the video camera into the sports pack, adjust the cable. (Hook the
cable at the cable holder.)
When using DCR-SR85/SR75/SR65/SR55/SR46/SR45/SR36/SR35 (See
illustration -5-I)
 Open the jack cover and connect the plug. (Place the cable connected to the sports
pack with the plug to the rear in a circular motion as illustrated.)
 After installing the video camera into the sports pack, arrange the cable on the grip
belt side of the video camera by pushing it lightly.
When using DCR-DVD810/DVD710/DVD610/DVD410/DVD310/DVD115/
DVD110 (See illustration -5-J)
 Open the jack cover.
 Connect the plug.
 Clip the cable with the groove of the reflex prevention ring on the grip belt side as
illustrated.
 Place the cable as illustrated and attach the camera mounting shoe to the sports
pack.
Notes on attachment:
 Do not bend the cable.
 Be sure that the cable has not come off the groove of the reflex prevention ring.
 After installing the video camera into the sports pack, be sure that the cable is not
interfering with the lens of the video camera.
When using DCR-DVD803/DVD703/DVD653/DVD602/DVD403/DVD203/
DVD202/DVD103/DVD92 (See illustration -5-K)
 Connect the plug.
 Insert the jack cover under the bottom of the Audio/Remote plug.
When using DCR-DVD708/DVD608/DVD308/DVD306/DVD109/DVD108/
DVD106 (See illustration -5-L)
 Open the jack cover.
 Connect the plug.
 After installing the video camera into the sports pack, adjust the cable.
(See illustration)
When using DCR-HC96/HC94/HC46/HC44/HC36/HC35/HC28/HC27/HC26/
HC24/HC23 (See illustration -5-M)
 Connect the plug.
 After installing the video camera into the sports pack, adjust the cable. (Hook the
cable into the cable holder.)
When using the DCR-HC62/HC54/HC53/HC52/HC51/HC48/HC47/HC45/HC38/
HC37 (See illustration -5-N)
 Open the jack cover.
 Connect the plug.
 After installing the video camera into the sports pack, adjust the cable. (Hook the
cable at the cable holder.)
6 Close the rear body.
Press the rear body shut, and fasten the buckles until they click in place.
Notes
 Be careful not to pinch the cables when closing the rear body.
 Although the center of the lens of some video camera models may be out of line
with the center of the front glass of the sports pack when installed, this will not
cause any problems when recording.