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- Page 1 Camera Operations Guide Read this first Digital Video Camera Recorder DCR-HC30/HC40 © 2004 Sony Corporation 3-088-339-11(1)
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Page 2: Read This First
Read this first 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”... -
Page 3: Notes On Use
– 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... - Page 4 • 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.
- Page 5 • 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...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Read this first ... 2 Quick Start Guide Recording movies ... 10 Recording still images ... 12 Recording/Playing back with ease ... 14 Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items... 15 Step 2: Charging the battery pack... 16 Using an outside power source ... - Page 7 Adjusting the exposure... 37 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects ... 37 Fixing the exposure for the selected subject – Flexible spot meter ... 37 Adjusting the exposure manually ... 38 Recording in dark places – NightShot plus, etc..39 Adjusting the focus...
- Page 8 Advanced operations Using the Menu Selecting menu items ... 62 Using the (CAMERA SET) menu – PROGRAM AE/WHITE BAL./16:9 WIDE, etc..64 Using the (MEMORY SET) menu – BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/ ALL ERASE/NEW FOLDER, etc..70 Using the (PICT. APPLI.) menu –...
- Page 9 Troubleshooting 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 ...134 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ...137...
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Page 10: Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide Recording movies Attach the charged 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. Insert a cassette into the camcorder. Slide the OPEN/... -
Page 11: Start Recording While Checking The Subject On The Lcd Screen
Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen. The date and time is not set up in the default setting. To set the date and time, see page 22. Set the LENS COVER switch to OPEN. Open the LCD panel. While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch... -
Page 12: Recording Still Images
Recording still images Attach the charged 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. Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into the camcorder. Insert it so that the b mark is at the bottom left corner. - Page 13 Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen. The date and time is not set up in the default setting. To set the date and time, see page 22. Set the LENS COVER switch to OPEN. Open the LCD panel. While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch...
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Page 14: Recording/Playing Back With Ease
Recording/Playing back with ease By switching to Easy Handycam operation, recording/playback operation becomes even easier. Easy Handycam operation allows easy recording/ playback for even first time users by providing only the basic functions for recording/playback. Press EASY when recording/ playing back. EASY lights up in blue (1) and screen font size increases (2) during Easy Handycam operation. -
Page 15: Getting Started
You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo,” which is about half the size of a standard “Memory Stick,” in your camcorder. See page 126 for details. Memory Stick Duo adaptor (1) If you attach a Memory Stick Duo adaptor to a “Memory Stick Duo,”... -
Page 16: Step 2: Charging The Battery Pack
Getting started With the v mark on the DC plug facing down, connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. v mark Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor. - Page 17 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. To remove the battery pack BATT (battery) release button POWER switch battery pack Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing the BATT (battery) release button down.
- Page 18 Recording time when recording with the LCD screen on Approximate number of minutes available when you use a fully charged battery pack at 25°C (77°F). With LCD BACKLIGHT set to ON For DCR-HC40: Battery pack Continuous recording time NP-FP50 (supplied) NP-FP70 NP-FP90 For DCR-HC30:...
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Page 19: Using An Outside Power Source
• The power will not be supplied from the battery 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. -
Page 20: Step 4: Adjusting The Lcd Panel And Viewfinder
Maximum 180 degrees 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 Touch Touch [LCD BRIGHT]. If the item is not displayed on the screen, touch . -
Page 21: Adjusting The Viewfinder
[LCD BL LEVEL] from the [LCD/VF SET] on the (p. 84) (STANDARD SET) menu • When you 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. -
Page 22: Step 5: Setting The Date And Time
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, charge the rechargeable button-type battery (p. -
Page 23: Step 6: Inserting The Recording Media
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. Slide the OPEN/ZEJECT the direction of the arrow and open the lid. -
Page 24: Inserting A "Memory Stick Duo
• You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo,” which is about half the size of a standard “Memory Stick,” in your camcorder (p. 126). Do not try to force any other type of “Memory Stick” into the “Memory Stick Duo” slot. -
Page 25: Step 7: Setting The Screen Language
ENGLISH [ SIMP ] LISH FRAN ESPA ÇAIS ÑOL 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... -
Page 26: Recording
Select the recording mode. 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. To record on a “Memory Stick POWER switch Duo” – MPEG MOVIE EX... -
Page 27: Remaining Battery
OFF (CHG). • In the default setting, when you do not operate the 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... -
Page 28: Recording For A Longer Time
Tips • If you do not use your camcorder for a long time, remove the cassette and store it. • You can also use REC START/STOP of the LCD panel to record moving pictures. -
Page 29: Using Zoom
1 cm (approx. 1/2 inch)* 80 cm (approx. 2 5/8 feet)* * The minimum distance required between your camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus in that position of the lever. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. -
Page 30: Using The Self-Timer
Using the self-timer With the self-timer, you can start recording after a delay of about 10 seconds. REC START/STOP REC START/STOP Touch 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. -
Page 31: Recording Still Images
Recording still images – Memory photo recording You can record still images on a “Memory Stick Duo.” Before recording, follow steps 1 to 7 in “Getting started” (p. 15 to p. 25). PHOTO LENS COVER switch POWER switch z Tip •... -
Page 32: Selecting Image Quality Or Size
Refer to the following list for the approximate number of pictures that can be recorded on a “Memory Stick Duo” formatted on your camcorder. When the image quality is [FINE] P-MENU (number of images) The image size of 1152 × 864 for DCR-HC40 is 500kB, that of 640 ×... -
Page 33: Using The Self-Timer
Using the self-timer With the self-timer, you can record a still image after a delay of about 10 seconds. PHOTO Touch 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. -
Page 34: Recording A Still Image On A "Memory Stick Duo" While Recording Movies On A Tape
Recording a still image on a “Memory Stick Duo” while recording movies on a tape Press PHOTO fully during tape recording. 60min 0:00:10 Recording is complete when the scrolling stops. P-MENU To record still images in standby mode Press and hold PHOTO lightly. Check the image and press it fully. -
Page 35: Recording A Still Image
Slide the POWER switch until the CAMERA-TAPE lamp lights up. Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button. Press EASY. The EASY lights up in blue. Easy Handycam operation Press REC START/STOP. Recording starts. [REC] appears on the LCD screen and the Camera recording lamp lights up. -
Page 36: Making Full Use Of Easy Handycam Operation
Press PHOTO fully. A shutter sound is heard. When bars of disappear, the image is recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo.” To turn the power off Slide the POWER switch up to the OFF (CHG) position. Set the LENS COVER switch to CLOSE. To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY again. -
Page 37: Adjusting The Exposure
Adjusting the exposure The exposure is adjusted automatically in the default setting. Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects When your subject has its back to the sun or other light, you can adjust the exposure to prevent the subject from becoming shadowed. -
Page 38: Adjusting The Exposure Manually
b Notes • You cannot use the Flexible spot meter together with: – NightShot plus function – Super NightShot plus function – Color Slow Shutter function • If you set [PROGRAM AE], [SPOT METER] is automatically set to [AUTO]. z Tip •... -
Page 39: Recording In Dark Places - Nightshot Plus, Etc
Recording in dark places – NightShot plus, etc. You can record subjects in dark places (such as when capturing the face of your baby sleeping) with the NightShot plus, Super NightShot plus or Color Slow Shutter function. The NightShot plus and Super NightShot plus function enable you to record an image brighter and smoother. -
Page 40: Adjusting The Focus
• When using the Super NightShot plus or Color Slow Shutter function, the shutter speed 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 is hard to focus automatically. -
Page 41: Adjusting The Focus Manually
To adjust the focus automatically Follow steps 1 and 2, then touch [AUTO] in step 3. Or set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p. 41). b Note • You cannot use the SPOT FOCUS function together with [PROGRAM AE]. z Tip • If you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is automatically set to [MANUAL]. -
Page 42: Recording A Picture Using Various Effects
Recording a picture using various effects Fading in and out of a scene – FADER You can add the following effects to currently recording pictures. [BLACK FADER] [WHITE FADER] [MOSAIC FADER] [MONOTONE] When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to color. When fading out, the picture gradually changes from color to black-and-white. -
Page 43: Using Special Effects - Digital Effect
Touch the desired effect, then touch When you touch [OVERLAP], [WIPE] or [DOT FADER], the image on the tape in your camcorder is stored as a still image. (While storing the image, the screen turns to blue.) 60min STBY 0:00:00... - Page 44 [OLD MOVIE] You can add an old movie-type atmosphere to pictures. Your camcorder automatically records pictures in the letterbox mode for all screen size, sepia in color, and at a slower shutter speed. Slide the POWER switch to select the CAMERA-TAPE mode.
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Page 45: Overlaying Still Images On Movies On A Tape - Memory Mix
Check that you have a “Memory Stick Duo” with the still image to be superimposed and a tape (only if you are recording on tape) in your camcorder. Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the CAMERA-TAPE mode (when you are recording on a tape) or... - Page 46 • You may not be able to play back pictures modified on your computer or recorded with other camcorders on your camcorder. z Tip • The supplied SPVD-012 USB Driver CD-ROM contains sample images for use in MEMORY MIX operations.
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Page 47: Searching For The Starting Point
END SEARCH EXECUTING The last scene of the most recent recording is played back for about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where the last recording has finished. To cancel the operation Touch [CANCEL]. -
Page 48: Reviewing The Most Recently Recorded Scenes - Rec Review
Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the CAMERA-TAPE mode. Touch 60min STBY 0:00:00 EDIT Touch once. The last few seconds of the most recently recorded scene are played back. Then, your camcorder is set to the standby mode. Recording... -
Page 49: Playback
Playback Viewing movies recorded 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 the touch panel. When you want to play back recordings on your TV, see page 59. -
Page 50: Playing Back In Various Modes
Indicators displayed during tape playback 60min 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. 62) F Video operation buttons When a “Memory Stick Duo”... -
Page 51: Viewing Recordings With Added Effects - Digital Effect
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 (p. 93). POWER switch DV Interface. -
Page 52: Viewing Recordings On A "Memory Stick Duo
When 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. -
Page 53: Playing Back In Various Modes From A "Memory Stick Duo
Indicators displayed during “Memory Stick Duo” playback 60min 10 / 10 1152 101–0010 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 folder icon The following indicators appear when the first or last picture of the current folder is... -
Page 54: Playing Back With Ease - Easy Handycam
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. , then touch Open the LCD panel. Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. -
Page 55: Making Full Use Of Easy Handycam Operation
Play back pictures. When playing back on a tape The following buttons can be operated. (play/pause)/ (fast forward)/ (stop)/ (rewind) You can operate these operations and SLOWy on the Remote Commander. When playing back on a “Memory Stick Duo” Touch The following buttons can be operated. -
Page 56: Various Playback Functions
Various playback functions You can magnify a small subject in a recording and display it on the screen. You can also display the recorded date and the name of the folder in which the picture is recorded. DSPL/BATT INFO Magnifying pictures – Tape playback zoom/Memory playback zoom You can magnify movies recorded on a tape... -
Page 57: Displaying The Screen Indicators
To cancel the operation Touch [END]. b Notes • You cannot use Tape PB zoom together with: – Digital effect – Picture effect ([PICT. EFFECT]) • You cannot magnify externally input pictures. Also, you cannot output the magnified pictures via the DV Interface. -
Page 58: White Balance
To hide the date/time or camera settings data Follow steps 2 and 3, and select [OFF] in step 4. Camera settings data display In the date/time data display, the date and time is displayed in the same area. If you record the picture without setting the clock, [--- -- ----] and [--:--:--] will appear. -
Page 59: Playing The Picture On A Tv
The audio will not be output when you connect with the S video plug alone. When your TV is connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE. -
Page 60: Locating A Scene On A Tape For Playback
Locating a scene on a tape for playback Searching quickly for a desired scene – Zero set memory m REW PLAY STOP DISPLAY ZERO SET MEMORY During playback, press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander at the point you want to locate later on. -
Page 61: Searching For A Scene By Date Of Recording - Date Search
Press STOP on the Remote Commander. b Notes • If one day’s recording is less than 2 minutes, your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes. • The Date search will not function correctly when there is a blank section between recorded sections on the tape. -
Page 62: Using The Menu
You can also touch the item directly to select it. You can scroll and see all items. The available items vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. Unavailable items will be grayed out. 60min REMOTE CTRL: ON 0:00:00:00... - Page 63 To use the short-cuts of the Personal Menu The available items vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. Unavailable items will be grayed out. You can customize the short-cuts (p. 89). Touch Touch the desired item.
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Page 64: Using The (Camera Set) Menu
(landscape) ( Using the Menu 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 Select this when not using PROGRAM AE. -
Page 65: Spot Meter
* Your camcorder is adjusted to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance. **Your camcorder is adjusted to focus only on distant subjects. Note • [SPORTS] (sports lesson) will not work when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA- MEMORY. -
Page 66: Auto Shutter
Notes • You cannot use the white balance together with the NightShot plus, or Super NightShot plus function. • The setting returns to [AUTO] when you disconnect the power source from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. Tips • For better color balance adjustment when [WHITE BAL.] is set to [AUTO], aim your... - Page 67 GNORMAL ( LOW ( Note • 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 LIGHT When using the NightShot plus function to record, you can record clearer pictures by using the NightShot Light to emit infrared rays (invisible).
- Page 68 “W” side than recording in [OFF]. When you connect your 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.
- Page 69 GOFF ON ( Tips • The ID-1 system sends aspect ratio information (16:9, 4:3, or letter box) by inserting signals between video signals. • 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.
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Page 70: Using The (Memory Set) Menu
“Memory Stick Duo.” • 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. Using the Menu setting is selected. The settings you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. -
Page 71: Using The (Edit/Play) Menu
QUALITY GFINE ( STANDARD IMAGE SIZE For DCR-HC40: G1152 × 864 640 × 480 ( MOVIE SET IMAGE SIZE G320 × 240 160 × 112 ( REMAINING GAUTO ALL ERASE You can delete all the pictures on a “Memory Stick Duo” that are not write- protected. -
Page 72: New Folder
Touch 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 recorded on a “Memory Stick Duo” decreases as the number of folders increases on the “Memory Stick Duo.”... - Page 73 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 When you have a lot of pictures, you can search for the desired picture easily when you sort them in folders.
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Page 74: Rec-Stl, Etc
SOLARIZE Using the Menu setting is selected. The settings you can adjust (PICT. vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you can currently operate. Unavailable items will be – PICT. grayed out. 60min appears when the effect is selected. -
Page 75: Memory Mix
PASTEL MOSAIC Note • You cannot add effects to externally input pictures. Also, you cannot output pictures edited with Picture effects via the • You can copy pictures edited using picture effects to a “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 95) or to another tape (p. - Page 76 • If movies are played in the slide show, you can adjust the volume by touching (decrease)/ FRAME REC You can 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 ( Notes •...
- Page 77 • You can silence the beeps during recording (p. 87). INT. REC-STL This function is 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 “Memory Stick Duo.” a: Shooting time...
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Page 78: Demo Mode
– 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 (p. 87). -
Page 79: Etc
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 recorded on the tape on a DVD (Direct Access to “Click to DVD”) using this command. See the supplied “Computer Applications Guide”... - Page 80 SEARCH TITLE 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 will be able to search for it using Title search. You can superimpose up to about 20 titles (about 5 letters per title) on a cassette with Cassette Memory.
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Page 81: Titl Erase
• 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 take 5 minutes or longer to enter characters, set [A.SHUT OFF] on the... -
Page 82: Title Disp
Tips • To erase the label you have created, touch touch • 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 delete all data such as date, title, and cassette label saved in the Cassette Memory at one time. -
Page 83: Using The (Standard Set) Menu
Select to record in the SP (Standard Play) mode on a cassette. Select to increase the recording time 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. - Page 84 GSTEREO Notes • 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] when you disconnect the power source from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes.
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Page 85: Video Input
• When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording. A/V c DV OUT You can connect a digital device and an analog device to your camcorder and convert the signal transmitted from the connected devices to the appropriate signal on your camcorder. -
Page 86: Data Code
USB-PLY/EDT You can connect a 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 STREAM... - Page 87 GLCD PANEL V-OUT/PANEL Note • You cannot input a signal to your camcorder if you press DSPL/BATT INFO while [V- OUT/PANEL] is selected. MENU ROTATE You can select the scrolling direction (up or down) of the menu items on the LCD...
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Page 88: Etc
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 with the time difference. If you set the time difference to 0, the clock returns to the originally set time. -
Page 89: (Time/Langu.) Menu
EDIT/PLAY STANDARD SET TIME/LANGU. Touch to select a menu category, then touch The available items vary depending on the power mode of the camcorder. Only the available items are displayed. 60min STBY 0:00:00 Select the item. PROGRAM AE SPOT METER EXPOSURE WHITE BAL. - Page 90 Deleting menu – Delete Touch 60min STBY STBY 0:00:00 EXPO– MENU SURE FADER FOCUS SPOT SPOT FOCUS METER Touch [P-MENU SET UP]. If the desired menu is not displayed on the screen, touch until the menu is displayed. 60min STBY 0:00:00 P–MENU SET UP DELETE...
- Page 91 Touch the menu item you want to move. 60min STBY 0:00:00 Select new location. EXPO– MENU SURE FOCUS FADER SPOT SPOT FOCUS METER Touch to move the menu item to the desired place. 60min 0:00:00 STBY Select new location. MENU FADER SPOT FOCUS...
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Page 92: Dubbing/Editing
(p. 94). You can also create a copy of the picture recorded on your camcorder on other recording device (p. 93). Connect your camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the following illustration. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor during the operation. -
Page 93: Dubbing To Another Tape
When the dubbing is finished, stop your camcorder and the VCR. b Notes • When your camcorder is connected to the VCR via DV Interface, you cannot record the title, indicators, information for the Cassette Memory, and words entered on the index screen of the “Memory Stick Duo.”... -
Page 94: Recording Pictures From A Vcr Or Tv
VCR or TV on a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in your camcorder. You can also record a scene as a still image on a “Memory Stick Duo.” Insert a cassette or a “Memory Stick Duo” for recording in your camcorder. -
Page 95: Dubbing Pictures From A Tape To A "Memory Stick Duo
“Memory Stick Duo.” Make sure you have a recorded tape and a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted into your camcorder. Slide the POWER switch to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. Search and record the scene you want to record. -
Page 96: Dubbing Still Images From A "Memory Stick Duo" To A Tape
You can record still images on a tape. Make sure you have the “Memory Stick Duo” with the images and a tape inserted into your camcorder. Slide the POWER switch to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. Search for the point where you want to... -
Page 97: Dubbing Selected Scenes From A Tape
VCR that does not support [IR SETUP] codes. • The operating signal for the Digital program editing cannot be transferred via the LANC jack. 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... - Page 98 Prepare your VCR. • Insert a cassette for recording. • Set the input selector to input mode if your VCR has one. Prepare your camcorder (playing device). • Insert a cassette for editing. • Slide the POWER switch to select the PLAY/EDIT mode.
- Page 99 When recording fails to start, select another [IR SETUP] code and try again. [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 Sony Admiral (M.
- Page 100 VCR before using the following procedure. You can adjust the synchronization of your camcorder and the VCR to avoid not recording the starting scene. Remove the cassette from your camcorder. Prepare a pen and paper to take notes.
- Page 101 When you are recording on a tape, insert a cassette for recording into your VCR. When you are recording on a “Memory Stick Duo,” insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into your camcorder. Touch Touch [MENU]. 60min 0:00:00:00 MEMORY SET...
- Page 102 TOTAL 0:00:00:12 SCENE Repeat steps 7 to 10 and create programs. Set 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.” Touch [START]. START 0:00:00:00...
- Page 103 To 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 ejected. To erase programs Follow steps 1 to 6 in “Recording the selected scenes as programs”...
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Page 104: Dubbing Sound To A Recorded Tape
• When you use an external microphone (optional) to record additional audio, you can check the picture and the sound by connecting your camcorder to a TV using the A/V connecting cable. However, the sound Microphone (optional) A/V connecting cable (supplied) - Page 105 Note • You can only record additional audio over a tape recorded on your 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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Page 106: Deleting Recorded Pictures
Checking and adjusting the recorded sound Play back the tape on which you have recorded audio in “Recording sound” (p. 105). Touch Touch [MENU]. Touch to select (STANDARD SET), then touch 60min 0:00:00:00 TITLE DEL TAPE TITLE ALL ERASE REC MODE AUDIO MODE VOLUME MUL TI SOUND... -
Page 107: Marking Recorded Images With Specific Information
To delete pictures on the index screen You can easily search for the picture to be deleted by displaying 6 pictures at once. Slide the POWER switch to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. Touch Touch Touch Touch [ DELETE]. Touch the picture you want to delete. appears on the image to be deleted. -
Page 108: Print Mark
Selecting still images for printing – Print mark You can 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. -
Page 109: Printing Recorded Images (Pictbridge Compliant Printer)
Print mark. disappears from the image. b Note • Do not mark images on your camcorder if the “Memory Stick Duo” already has some images with the Print mark put on other devices. This may change the information of the images with the Print mark put on the other device. - Page 110 Notes • We cannot guarantee the operation of models that are not PictBridge compatible. • You cannot connect your camcorder to the printer if [USB-PLY/EDT] in the menu settings is not set to [PictBridge]. Follow the instructions shown on the screen.
- Page 111 • Some printer models may not support the date printing function. Refer to your printer’s operating instructions for details. • We cannot guarantee the printing of images recorded with a device other than your camcorder. Dubbing/Editing...
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Page 112: Troubleshooting
• The battery pack is discharged, running low, or not attached to the camcorder. cAttach a charged battery pack to the camcorder. (p. 16) cUse the AC Adaptor to connect to the wall outlet. (p. 19) cDisconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it after about 1 minute. -
Page 113: Cassette Tapes
If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged. (p. 16) • The temperature of the environment is too low, or the battery pack has not been charged enough. - Page 114 REC. (p. 125) Cause and/or Corrective Actions cSee page 25. • The camcorder is in [DEMO MODE]. (The [DEMO MODE] is automatically displayed when you leave the camcorder for 10 minutes after selecting CAMERA-TAPE without inserting a cassette and “Memory Stick Duo.”)
- Page 115 REC or insert a new cassette. (p. 125) cThe tape is stuck to the drum due to moisture condensation. Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour, then re-insert the cassette. (p. 132) •...
- Page 116 Symptom The external flash (optional) does not work. The flash level cannot be changed. Flickering or changes in color occurs. cThis occurs when recording pictures under a fluorescent lamp, sodium END SEARCH does not work. END SEARCH does not work correctly.
- Page 117 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into your camcorder. (p. 24) • The “Memory Stick Duo” was formatted on a personal computer. cFormat it on your camcorder (Note that all recorded data will be deleted). (p. 72) cWhen you are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect tab, release the lock on the write-protect tab of the “Memory Stick Duo.”...
- Page 118 • Only the file name is displayed if the directory structure does not conform to the universal standard. • The file is damaged. • The file format is not supported on your camcorder. (p. 126) • The file is damaged. • The file format is not supported on your camcorder. (p. 126) Cause and/or Corrective Actions •...
- Page 119 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, select [IR] in step11 of “Step 1: Preparing your camcorder and VCR for operation”...
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Page 120: Warning Indicators And Messages
Troubleshooting Cause and/or Corrective Actions Some symptoms can be fixed by yourself. If the problem persists even after you tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:04:ss cA battery pack that is not an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is being used. -
Page 121: Warning Messages
Indication (Warning indicator pertaining to incompatible “Memory Stick Duo”)* Q (Warning indicator pertaining to the tape) Z (Eject cassette warning)* - (Warning indicator pertaining to image deletion)* - (Warning indicator pertaining to the write-protect of the “Memory Stick Duo”) (Warning indicator pertaining to the flash (optional)) * You hear a melody or beep sound when the warning indicators appear on the screen. - Page 122 USB streaming... This function is not available. Memory Stick folders are full. Cannot record still images on Memory Stick. PictBridge Check the connected device. compliant printer Connect the camcorder to a PictBridge compatible printer. Check the printer. Error-Cancel the task. Cannot print. Check the printer. Troubleshooting...
- Page 123 Handycam operation, but you cannot select [PictBridge] or [USB STREAM]. (The message disappears when you touch cYour camcorder cannot play back this format. Play back the tape with equipment that recorded it. cYour camcorder cannot play back this format. Add audio with equipment that recorded it.
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Page 124: Additional Information
Power supply You can use your camcorder in any countries/ regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b]. -
Page 125: Usable Cassette Tapes
IC memory is mounted on this type of cassette. Your camcorder can read and write data such as dates of recording or titles from/to this memory. The functions using the Cassette Memory require successive signals recorded on the tape. -
Page 126: About The "Memory Stick
When labeling the cassette Be sure to place the label only on the locations as shown in the following illustration so as not to cause malfunction of your camcorder. Labeling position After using the cassette Rewind the tape to the beginning to avoid distortion of the picture or the sound. - Page 127 Compensation for damaged image data will not be made. – If you eject the “Memory 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 “Memory Stick Duo”...
- Page 128 (MagicGate/Parallel Transfer) • The maximum memory capacity of a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” that can be used on your camcorder is up to 512 MB, and that of a “Memory Stick Duo” (MagicGate/Parallel Transfer) is up to 128 MB. • This unit does not support high speed data transfer.
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Page 129: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack
• 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 •... -
Page 130: About I.link
Tips • i.LINK is a more familiar term for the IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved by many corporations. • IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. -
Page 131: Maintenance And Precautions
Interface, see page 92, 93. This unit can also be connected to other i.LINK (DV Interface) compatible device made by Sony (e.g. a VAIO series personal computer) as well as to video device. Before connecting this unit to your computer,... -
Page 132: Video Head
• 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. - Page 133 LCD screen • Do not add excessive pressure on the LCD screen, as it may cause damage. • If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction.
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Page 134: Specification
The button-type battery will be fully discharged in about 3 months if you do not use your camcorder at all. - Page 135 Effective (still): Approx. 340 000 pixels Effective (movie): Approx. 340 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Combined power zoom lens Filter diameter: 25 mm (1 in.) 10 × (Optical), 120 × (Digital) For DCR-HC40: F = 1.8 ~ 2.3 For DCR-HC30: F = 1.7 ~ 2.3 Focal length For DCR-HC40:...
- Page 136 rechargeable battery pack and DVM60 cassette. Supplied accessories See page 15. AC Adaptor AC-L25A/L25B Power requirements AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz Current consumption 0.35 - 0.18 A Power consumption 18 W Output voltage DC 8.4 V, 1.5 A Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage temperature...
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Page 137: Quick Reference
Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls Camcorder A LCD/Touch panel screen (p. 4, 20) B LCD BACKLIGHT * (p. 20) C REC START/STOP (p. 26, 50) D BACK LIGHT button * (p. 37) E DSPL/BATT INFO button (p. 17) F EASY button (p. 34, 54) G Viewfinder (p. - Page 138 Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which can reproduce fine images. The lens for your camcorder was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation. It adopts the MTF measurement system for video cameras and offers a quality as fine as a Carl Zeiss lens.
- Page 139 • 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...
- Page 140 Using the Strap Belt as a wrist strap It is useful when you carry your camcorder. Open the hook and loop fastener of the hand pad (1) and remove it from the ring (2).
- Page 141 Playback, Fast-forward, Pause, Stop, Slow) (p. 50) F ZERO SET MEMORY button* (p. 60) G Transmitter After turning on your camcorder, 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.
- Page 142 (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 VCR with black paper.
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Page 143: Indicators For The Lcd Screen And Viewfinder
Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder Following indicators will appear on the LCD screen and viewfinder to indicate the state of your camcorder. Indicators vary depending on your camcorder model. Example: Indicators in the CAMERA-TAPE mode Time code (p. 57)/Tape counter (p. 57)/Self- diagnosis (p. -
Page 144: Index
BEEP ... 20, 87 BLACK FADER ... 42 BURN DVD ... 79 BURN VCD ... 80 BURST ... 70 Burst (BURST)... 31, 70 Button-type battery Camcorder ... 134 Remote Commander ... 141 CALIBRATION... 133 Camera Chroma key (CAM T M CHROMA)| ... 45 Camera settings data display ... - Page 145 Interval recording (INTERVAL REC) ...76 JPEG ...126 LANC...138 LANGUAGE ...88 Language (LANGUAGE) ...25 LCD back light (LCD BL LEVEL) ...84 LCD BACKLIGHT ...20, 137 LCD brightness (LCD BRIGHT)...20 LCD COLOR ...85 LCD screen ...4 LCD/VF SET ...84 LP (Long Play) See Recording mode (REC MODE) Luminance key...
- Page 146 Tape counter... 27 Telephoto See 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 USB Streaming... 85 USB-CAMERA ...
- Page 148 Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan...