Sony SPK-SC100 Operating Instructions

Sports Pack
SPK-SC100
Operating Instructions
Mode d'emploi
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START/STOP MODE
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PLAYER
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CAMERA
POWER
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PLAYER
STBY
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CAMERA
POWER
Zooming
Wide-angle
W T Telephoto
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PLAYER
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CAMERA
POWER
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English
Owner's Record
The model and serial number are located on the
inside of the front body. 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. SPK-SC100 Serial No. __________
For the Customers in U.S.A.
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 into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV
technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
This mark indicates that this
products is a genuine accessory
for Sony video products. When
purchasing Sony video products,
Sony recommends that you
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purchase accessories with this
"GENUINE VIDEO
ACCESSORIES" mark.
REC
The sports pack SPK-SC100 cannot be used
START/
STOP
underwater.
The splash-proof sports pack SPK-SC100 can be
used only with the Sony Handycam Vision
camcorder DCR-SC100.
This sports pack is water- and moisture- resistant
making it possible to use your camcorder in the
rain or at the beach.
Notice
• Before you start recording, make sure that the
camcorder is working correctly and there is
no water leakage.
• Sony does not accept liability for damage to
the camcorder, battery, etc., when using the
sports pack or for the cost of recording if
water leakage occurs as a result of incorrect
use.
Precaution
• Do not subject the front glass to strong shock,
as it may crack.
• Avoid opening the sports pack in the sea or at
the beach. Preparation such as installing and
changing a cassette tape should be done in a
place with low humidity and no salty air.
• Do not throw the sports pack into the water.
• Avoid using the sports pack under the
following situations:
– in a very hot or humid place.
– in water hotter than 40˚C (104˚F).
– at temperatures lower than 0˚C.
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In these situations moisture condensation or
water leakage may occur and damage the
equipment.
• Use the sports pack for no longer than one hour
at a time in temperatures above 35˚C (95˚F).
• Do not leave the sports pack under direct
sunlight for a long period of time. If you cannot
avoid leaving the sports pack under direct
sunlight, be sure to cover the pack with a towel
or other protection.
Before You Begin
To make sure that you do not miss good shooting
opportunities, go over the following checklist
before installing your camcorder into the sports
pack.
πBattery pack • Fully charged.
πCassette tape • The tape length will cover
the planned recording time.
• The tape is wound to the
point where you want to
start recording.
• The safety tab on the cassette
is in the correct position.
(The red portion is not
visible.)
πWaterproof • No scratches or cracks. No
Groove
gasket dust, sand or hair around the
gasket.
Tapering side
• Correctly set in the groove.
(See "Note on the
Waterproof gasket" for
details.)
Maintenance and Preparing
Precautions
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Water Leakage
Preparing the Camcorder
If water happens to leak in, stop exposing the
For details, please refer to the operating
sports pack to water immediately.
instructions supplied with your camcorder.
If the camcorder gets wet, take it to the nearest
1 Remove the shoulder strap, sunshade
Sony service facility immediately.
and lens cap from the camcorder.
Remove any accesories such as a conversion
Notes on the Waterproof Gasket
lens or filter.
• Check that there are no scratches or cracks on
2 Install the battery pack.
the waterproof gasket as they may allow water
to leak in. If there are scratches or cracks, 3 Insert the cassette tape.
replace the damaged waterproof gasket with a
4 Close the LCD screen to the camcorder
new one.
body.
Do not remove the waterproof gasket with a
metal tool or a tool with a sharp point.
5 Set the START/STOP MODE switch to
• Remove foreign materials such as dust, sand or
and the POWER switch to OFF.
hair from the waterproof gasket, the groove
As the camcorder and the sports pack are
and from any surface the gasket touches.
connected with the LANCl cable, you can
If the body is closed with such materials
record using the buttons of the sports pack.
present, these areas may be damaged and water
may leak in.
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• Put the waterproof gasket in the grooves
Installing the Camcorder
evenly, with the tapering side up. Never twist
it. (See illustration H)
1 Set the POWER switch of the sports
• After checking that there are no cracks or dust
pack to OFF.
on the waterproof gasket, coat it slightly with
2 Open the sports pack.
the supplied grease using your finger. This will
1 Slide the unlock button in the direction of
prevent wearing.
the arrow, and release the buckle.
While applying the grease, recheck for cracks or
2 Open the sports pack, remove the spacer
dust.
and put the plugs out. (Keep the spacer as
Never use cloth or paper for greasing as the
you need it to store the sports pack.)
fibers may cling.
3 Remove dust and sand from inside the
Do not use any type of grease other than that
sports pack.
supplied, as it may damage the waterproof
gasket. 3 Put the camcorder into the sports pack.
• The useful life of the waterproof gasket Align the lens of the camcorder to the lens
depends upon the maintenance and the window of the sports pack.
frequency of use, but we recommend changing Make sure that the lens and LCD windows of
it once a year. To replace the waterproof gasket, the sports pack are clean.
please consult the nearest Sony dealer. Be sure
4 Connect the microphone plug to MIC
to check the water leakage after replacing the
(plug in power) jack (1), and the
waterproof gasket.
remote control plug to LANC l
(remote) jack (2).
Checking for the water leakage after
If it is difficult, lift the camcorder a little and
replacing the waterproof gasket connect the plugs.
Check for the water leakage before installing the
5 Check the grip strap and plug cords are
camcorder.
not sticked out of the sports pack.
Close the sports pack without installing the
Press the LCD of the camcorder lightly to the
camcorder, and keep the sports pack submerged
camcorder body to prevent the LCD screen
under water at a depth of about 15 cm (6 inches)
from hitting the LCD window.
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for about 3 minutes and then check for water
6 Check there is no dust, sand or cracks
leakage.
on the waterproof gasket.
If any, remove them using fingers.
After Recording
7 Close the sports pack and fasten the
After recording in a location subject to sea
buckle firmly until it clicks.
breezes, wash the sports pack with fresh water
with the buckle fastened thoroughly, then wipe
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Attaching the shoulder strap
with a soft dry cloth. If water remains on the
sports pack, the metal parts may rust.
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Clean the inside of the pack with a soft dry cloth. Attaching the sunshade
Do not wash the inside of the pack. Do not use
The supplied sunshade for the LCD screen
any type of solvent such as alcohol, benzine or
reduces glare from the LCD screen and also
shinner for cleaning, as this might damage the
protects the LCD window. Keep the sunshade
finish.
attached to the sports pack.
Attach the sunshade to the sports pack.
Preventing the surface of the glass Join the sides of the sunshade to the top before
from fogging up use.
Coat the surface of the glass with the supplied
Note
anti-fogging lens solution. This is effective in
• Do not carry the sports pack by grasping the
preventing from fogging.
Apply 1 or 2 drops to the front glass and the LCD sunshade.
window and wipe evenly to spread the liquid out • Remove the sunshade when using the sports
by using a soft cloth or tissue paper. pack under water.
To shut the sunshade
When storing the sports pack
First fold the sides, and then shut the top.
• Close the pack without fastening the buckles to
prevent wear of the waterproof gasket. Apply
the spacer to the sports pack in the same way as
it came.
Using the Sports Pack
• Prevent dust from collecting on the waterproof
gasket.
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• Avoid storing the sports pack in a cold, very
Recording
hot or humid place, or together with
Hold the sports pack firmly with both hands
naphthalene or camphor, as these conditions
during recording.
might damage the unit.
1 Turn the POWER switch to CAMERA.
2 Press START/STOP button to start
Specifications
recording.
Material
Plastic (PC, ABS), glass
Waterproof
Waterproof gasket, buckle
Built-in microphone
Stereo
Dimension
Approx. 190 x 124 x 118 mm (w / h / d)
Trouble Check
(7 1 / x 5 x 4 3 / inches)
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Mass
Symptom
Approx. 500 g (1 lb 1 oz) (only sports pack)
The sound is not recorded.
Supplied accessories
Shoulder strap (1)
Sunshade (1) There are drop of water
inside of the sports pack.
Grease (1)
Anti-fogging lens solution (1)
Operating Instructions (1)
Design and specifications subject to change
The recording and playing
without notice.
back function does not work.
Zooming
• Keep the W side pressed for wide-angle.
• Keep the T side pressed for telephoto.
Press it gently for a relatively slow zoom.
To stop recording
Press START/STOP . Press again to resume
recording.
To finish recording
Press START/STOP button then turn the
POWER switch to OFF.
Notes on recording
If you leave the camcorder for 5 minutes or more
with a cassette inserted in Standby mode, the
camcorder goes off automatically. This prevents
battery and tape wear. To resume Standby mode,
turn the POWER switch to OFF and then turn it
to CAMERA again.
Note on the POWER switch
The POWER switch of the sports pack easily
moves. Check the POWER switch sometimes
while carrying the sports pack.
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Playing Back with the
Remote Commander
You can play back pictures on the LCD screen,
using the Remote Commander (supplied with
your camcorder).
1 Turn the POWER switch to PLAYER.
2 Point the Remote Commander between
the lens window and the microphone.
3 Press ( PLAY on the Remote
Commander.
Use the remote commander for all other
functions including STOP, REW and FF.
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Removing the Camcorder
Before opening the sports pack, wipe moisture
off the sports pack and yourself. Do not allow
water on the camcorder.
1 Set the POWER switch of the sports
pack to OFF.
2 Place the sports pack with the LCD
window facing up.
3 Release the buckle and open the sports
pack.
4 Disconnect the remote control plug and
microphone plug.
5 Take the camcorder out of the sports
pack by grasping the grip strap.
6 Replace the plugs to the plug holder.
Cause Corrective Actions
The microphone plug is not Connect it to MIC (plug in power) jack
connect. on the camcorder.
• The buckle is not fastened. • Fasten the buckle until it clickes.
• The waterproof gasket is not • Put the gasket in the groove evenly.
incorrect.
• There are scratches or cracks • Replace the gasket with a new one.
on the waterproof gasket.
• The battery pack is run out. • Charge the battery pack fully.
• The tape has run out. • Rewind the tape or use a new one.
• The safety tab on the cassette • Slide the safety tab or install a new
is out. cassette tape.