Sony DCR-HC38E, DCR-HC37E, DCR-HC45E User Manual

Digital Video Camera Recorder

2-319-524-11(1)

Getting Started 7

Operating Guide

DCR-HC37E/HC38E/

HC45E

Recording/

Playback

Using the Menu 26

Dubbing/Editing 41

Using a Computer 46

Troubleshooting 50

Additional Information 57

Quick Reference 68

Read this first

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

WARNING

To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

Replace the battery with the specified type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result.

FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

NOTICE ON THE SUPPLIED AC ADAPTOR

A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience.

Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with an or mark) must be used.

If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE

ATTENTION

The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this camcorder.

This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).

Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again.

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources.

For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Applicable Accessories: Remote Commander (DCR-HC45E)

Notes on use

Your camcorder is supplied with two kinds of manuals

– “Operating Guide” (This manual) – “First Step Guide” for connecting the

camcorder to a computer and using the supplied software (stored on the supplied CD-ROM)

Type of cassette you can use in your camcorder

• You can use mini DV cassettes marked with . Your camcorder is not compatible with the Cassette Memory function (p. 57).

Using the camcorder

• Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts.

Battery packViewfinder

LCD panel

• The camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof or waterproof. See “On use and care” (p. 60).

• Before connecting your camcorder to another device with a USB or i.LINK cable, be sure to insert the connector plug the correct way, and not forcibly, to avoid damaging the terminal or cause a malfunction of your camcorder.

• For DCR-HC45E: Connect the A/V connecting cable to the A/V OUT jack of the Handycam Station when using your camcorder attached to the Handycam Station to output audio and video signals.

• For DCR-HC45E: Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the Handycam Station holding both the Handycam Station and the DC plug.

• For DCR-HC45E: Be sure to slide the POWER switch to OFF(CHG) when you insert the camcorder into the Handycam Station or remove the camcorder from it.

About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens

• A menu item that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions.

• The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely highprecision 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.

Black point

White, red, blue or green point

• Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause malfunctions.

• 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.

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Read this first (Continued)

About the language setting

• The on-screen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures. Change the screen language before using your camcorder if necessary (p. 12).

On recording

• Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the picture and sound are recorded without any problems.

• 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 country/region. To view your recordings on a TV, you need a PAL system-based TV.

• Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws.

About this manual

• The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used in this manual for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different.

• The illustrations used on this manual are based on the model DCR-HC38E. The model name is indicated on the bottom of your camcorder.

• Design and specifications of recording media and accessories are subject to change without notice.

About the Carl Zeiss lens

Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF* measurement system for video cameras and offers a quality typical of a Carl Zeiss lens.

* MTF stands for Modulation Transfer

Function. The number value indicates the amount of light from a subject coming into the lens.

Table of Contents

Using the Menu

Read this first ..................................2

Getting Started

Step 1: Checking supplied items ....7

Step 2: Charging the battery pack

.......................................................8

Step 3: Turning the power on and

setting the date and time ............12

Changing the language setting

................................................... 12

Step 4: Making setting adjustments

before recording ..........................13

Step 5: Inserting a Cassette .........14

Recording/Playback

Easy Recording/Playback

(Easy Handycam) .......................15

Recording .....................................17

Zooming ...................................... 18

Recording in dark places

(NightShot plus) ........................ 18

Adjusting the exposure for backlit

subjects .................................... 19

Recording in mirror mode ........... 19

Playback .......................................20

Using the guide functions

(USAGE GUIDE) ........................21

Searching for the starting point ..... 22

Searching for the last scene of the

most recent recording

(END SEARCH) ........................ 22

Searching manually

(EDIT SEARCH) ........................ 22

Reviewing the most recently

recorded scenes

(Rec review) ............................. 22

Playing the picture on a TV ..........24

Using the menu items .......... 26

Operation button items .................27

Menu items ...................................34

MANUAL SET menu .............35

– P EFFECT

CAMERA SET menu ............36

– D ZOOM/WIDE SEL/

STEADYSHOT, etc.

PLAYER SET/ VCR SET

menu ...........................................37

– AUDIO MIX

LCD/VF SET menu ...............38

– LCD B.L./LCD COLOR/VF B.L., etc

TAPE SET menu ..................39

– REC MODE/AUDIO MODE/

REMAIN

SETUP MENU menu ............39

– USB STREAM/LANGUAGE, etc.

OTHERS menu .....................40

– WORLD TIME, etc.

Dubbing/Editing

Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD

recorders .....................................41

Recording pictures from a TV or

VCR, etc. (DCR-HC38E) .............44

Using a Computer

What you can do with Windows

computer .....................................46

Installing the “First Step Guide” and

software ......................................47

Viewing “First Step Guide” ............49

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting ........................... 50

Warning indicators and messages

.................................................... 55

Additional Information

Using your camcorder abroad ...... 57

Maintenance and precautions ...... 57

Usable cassette tapes ................ 57

About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery

pack .......................................... 58

About i.LINK ................................ 59

On using your camcorder ........... 60

Specifications ............................... 64

Quick Reference

Identifying parts and controls ....... 68

Indicators displayed during

recording/playback ..................... 72

Index ............................................ 74

Getting Started

Step 1: Checking supplied items

Make sure that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied.

AC Adaptor (1) (p. 8)

Mains lead (1) (p. 8)

Handycam Station (1) (DCR-HC45E) (p. 8, 71)

Wireless Remote Commander (1) (DCR-HC45E) (p. 71)

USB cable (1) (DCR-HC45E) (p. 69, 71)

• A USB cable is not supplied with the DCR-HC37E/HC38E models. If necessary, buy a USB 2.0 cable (Type A to Type B-mini.). A Sony product is recommended.

Getting Started

Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH30 (1) (p. 8, 58)

CD-ROM “Handycam Application Software” (1) (p. 46)

21-pin adaptor (1) (DCR-HC45E) (p. 25)

Operating Guide (This manual) (1)

A button-type lithium battery is already installed.

A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 24, 41)

Step 2: Charging the battery pack

Battery pack

DC IN jack

To the wall socket

Mains lead

You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series) (p. 58) after attaching it to your camcorder.

b Notes

• You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder.

1 Align the terminals of the battery

pack and your camcorder 1, then attach the battery pack and click it into place 2.

With the v mark facing down

POWER switch

AC Adaptor

For DCR-HC45E Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN jack on the Handycam Station.

DC IN jack

With the v mark facing up

2 Slide the POWER switch in the

direction of the arrow to OFF(CHG) (The default setting).

3 For DCR-HC37E/HC38E

Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder.

4 For DCR-HC37E/HC38E:

Connect the mains lead to the AC Adaptor and the wall socket.

CHG (charge) lamp

5 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off

when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack.

For DCR-HC45E: Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the Handycam Station and the DC plug.

Getting Started

The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts.

For DCR-HC45E: Connect the mains lead to the AC Adaptor and the wall socket. Insert the camcorder into the Handycam Station securely, all the way to the bottom.

CHG (charge) lamp

The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts.

b Notes

• For DCR-HC45E: When inserting the camcorder into the Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack cover.

For DCR-HC45E: To charge the battery pack using only the AC Adaptor

Slide the POWER switch to OFF(CHG). Then connect the AC Adaptor directly to the DC IN jack on the camcorder.

POWER switch

DC IN jack

DC plug

z Tips

• You can operate your camcorder connected to a power source such as a wall socket as shown in the illustration. The battery pack will not lose its charge in this case.

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Step2: Charging the battery pack (Continued)

For DCR-HC45E: To remove your camcorder from the Handycam Station

Turn off the power, then remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station holding both your camcorder and the Handycam Station.

For DCR-HC37E/HC38E: To use an outside power source

You can operate your camcorder using the power from the wall socket by making the same connections as you do when charging the battery pack. The battery pack will not lose its charge in this case.

To remove the battery pack

1 Turn off the power, then press PUSH. 2 Remove the battery pack in the direction

of the arrow.

POWER switch

PUSH

When storing the battery pack

Fully discharge the battery before storing it for an extended period (p. 59).

To check the remaining battery (Battery Info)

Set the POWER switch to OFF(CHG), then press DISP/BATT INFO.

After a while, the approximate recordable time and battery information appear for about 7 seconds. You can view the battery information for up to 20 seconds by pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while the information is displayed.

Remaining battery (approx.)

BATTERY INFO

BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL

0% 50% 100%

REC TIME AVAILABLE

LCD SCREEN VIEWFINDER::8599

Recording capacity (approx.)

You can check the remaining battery charge on the LCD screen.

Indicator Status

Sufficient power remaining

Battery low, recording/ playback will stop soon.

Replace the battery with a fully charged one, or charge the battery.

min min

Charging time

Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack.

Battery pack Charging time

NP-FH30 (supplied) 115

NP-FH50 135

NP-FH70 170

NP-FH100 390

Recording time

Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack.

Battery pack

NP-FH30 (supplied)

Continuous recording time

Typical recording time*

95 45

110 55

NP-FH50 155 75

180 90

NP-FH70 330 165

395 195

NP-FH100 760 380

890 445

* Typical recording time shows the time when

you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/off and zooming.

b Notes

• All times measured under the following conditions: Top: Recording with LCD screen. Bottom: Recording with viewfinder while the LCD panel closed.

Playing time

Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack.

Battery pack

NP-FH30 (supplied)

LCD panel opened

LCD panel closed

105 135

Battery pack

LCD panel opened

LCD panel closed

NP-FH50 170 220

NP-FH70 370 465

NP-FH100 845 1065

On the battery pack

• Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to OFF(CHG).

• The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or the Battery Info (p. 10) will not be correctly displayed under the following conditions.

– The battery pack is not attached correctly. – The battery pack is damaged. – The battery pack is worn-out (for Battery Info

only).

• The power will not be supplied from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder or the Handycam Station supplied with the DCR-HC45E, even when the mains lead is disconnected from the wall socket.

On the charging/recording/playback time

• Times measured with the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F). (10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) is recommended.)

• The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures.

• The recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder.

On the AC Adaptor

• Use the nearby wall socket when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall socket immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder.

• Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture.

• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction.

• Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power (mains) is still supplied to it while connected to the wall socket via the AC Adaptor.

Getting Started

Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time

Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. If you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder or change the POWER switch position.

Touch the button on the LCD screen.

POWER switch

1 While pressing the green button,

slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to turn on the respective lamp.

CAMERA: To record on a tape. PLAY/EDIT: To play or edit pictures.

The [CLOCK SET] screen appears.

CLOCK SET

YMDHM

2007110:00

2 Set [Y] (year) with / ,

then touch .

You can set any year up to the year

2079.

3 Set [M] (month), then touch

and repeat for [D] (day), [H] (hour) and [M] (minute).

The clock starts.

To turn off the power

Slide the POWER switch to OFF(CHG).

To reset the date and time

You can set the desired date and time by touching t [PAGE2] t [CLOCK SET] (p. 26).

b Notes

• If you do not use your camcorder for about 3

months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets

discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. In that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then set the date and time again (p. 63).

• At the time of purchase, the power is set to turn

off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any operation attempted for approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 40).

z Tips

• The date and time are not displayed while

recording, but they are automatically recorded on the tape, and can be displayed during playback (see page 31 for [DATA CODE] (During Easy Handycam operation, you can set only [DATE/TIME])).

• If the buttons on the touch panel do not work

correctly, adjust the touch panel (CALIBRATION) (p. 62).

Changing the language setting

You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. Touch t [MENU] t (SETUP MENU) t [ LANGUAGE], then select the desired language.

Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording

Opening the lens cover

Slide the LENS COVER switch to OPEN.

After recording, set the LENS COVER switch to CLOSE, to close the lens cover.

The LCD panel

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2).

180 degrees (max.)

90 degrees (max.)

b Notes

• Do not press the buttons on the LCD frame accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD panel.

z Tips

• If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. This is convenient during playback operations.

• See [LCD BRT] (p. 31) to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.

• Press DISP/BATT INFO to toggle the screen indicators (such as Battery Info) on or off.

DISP/BATT INFO

90 degrees to the camcorder

The viewfinder

You can view pictures using the viewfinder to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the picture seen on the LCD screen is poor.

Viewfinder

Viewfinder lens adjustment lever

Move it until the picture is clear.

z Tips

• You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder backlight by selecting (LCD/VF SET) [VF B.L.] (p. 38).

The grip belt

Fasten the grip belt and hold your camcorder correctly.

Getting Started

Step 5: Inserting a Cassette

{DO NOT PUSH}

You can use mini DV cassettes only (p. 57).

1 Slide and hold the OPEN/

EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow and open the lid.

OPEN/EJECT lever

Lid

The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up.

2 Insert a cassette with its window

facing outwards, then press

Push the center of the back of the cassette lightly.

Window

portion marked while it is sliding in. It may cause a malfunction.

3 Close the lid.

To eject the cassette

Open the lid following the same procedure as described in step 1 and remove the cassette.

z Tips

• The recordable time varies depending on [REC

MODE] (p. 39).

Cassette compartment

The cassette compartment automatically slides back in.

b Notes

• Do not force the cassette compartment closed by pressing the

Recording/Playback

Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam)

With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are automatically optimally adjusted, which frees you from detailed adjustments. The screen font size increases for easy viewing.

Open the lens cover (p. 13)

Recording

1 Slide the POWER switch A in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn

on the CAMERA lamp.

If the POWER switch A is set to OFF(CHG), slide it while pressing the green button.

Recording/Playback

2 Press EASY C.

EASY

appears on the screen D.

3 Press REC START/STOP B (or E) to start recording.*

The indicator (A) changes from [STBY] to [REC]. To stop recording, press REC START/ STOP again.

* During Easy Handycam operation, you can only record in the SP mode.

60 min

REC

GUIDE

0:00:00

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Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam) (Continued)

Playback

Slide the POWER switch A in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. Touch the buttons on the screen D as follows.

If the POWER switch is set to OFF(CHG), slide it while pressing the green button.

Touch , then touch to start playback.

A GUIDE (p. 21) B Stop C Play/Pause toggles as you touch it D Rewind/Fast forward

x To cancel Easy Handycam operation

Press EASY C again. disappears from the screen D.

x Adjustable menu settings during Easy Handycam operation

Touch to display adjustable menu settings. See page 26 for details on setting.

• Almost all the settings return to their defaults automatically (p. 34).

• Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you want to add any effects or settings to the images.

x Unavailable button during Easy Handycam

During Easy Handycam operation, the BACK LIGHT button (p. 19) is unavailable. [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation.] appears if an attempted operation is not available in Easy Handycam mode.

Recording

Open the lens cover (p. 13).

REC START/STOP B

POWER switch

REC START/ STOP A

Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the CAMERA lamp.

If the POWER switch is set to OFF(CHG), slide it while pressing the green button.

Press REC START/STOP A (or B).

[STBY] [REC]

To stop recording, press REC START/STOP again.

Recording/Playback

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Recording (Continued)

Zooming

You can magnify images up to 40 times the original size with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons on the LCD frame.

Wider range of view: (Wide angle)

Close view: (Telephoto)

Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.

b Notes

• [STEADYSHOT] may not reduce image blurring as desired when the power zoom lever is set to the T (Telephoto) side.

• Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom lever. If you move your finger off the power zoom lever, the operation sound of the power zoom lever may also be recorded.

• You cannot change the zoom speed with the zoom buttons on the LCD frame.

• The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto.

z Tips

• You can set [D ZOOM] (p. 36) if you want to zoom to a level greater than 40 ×.

Recording in dark places (NightShot plus)

Infrared port

Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON. ( and [“NIGHTSHOT PLUS”] appear.)

b Notes

• The NightShot plus function uses infrared light. Therefore, do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects. Remove the conversion lens (optional) if it is attached.

• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 27) when it is hard to focus automatically.

• Do not use the NightShot plus function in bright places. This may cause a malfunction.

Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects

To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects, press BACK LIGHT to display .. To cancel the back light function, press BACK LIGHT again.

Recording in mirror mode

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side (2).

z Tips

• A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the image will be normal when recorded.

Recording/Playback

Playback

Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.

If the POWER switch is set to OFF(CHG), slide it while pressing the green button.

Start playing back.

Touch to rewind the tape to the desired point, then touch to start playback.

Play/Pause* toggles as you touch it

Stop

* Playback automatically stops if pause is engaged for more than 3 minutes.

Rewind/Fast forward

To adjust the volume

Touch t [PAGE1] t [VOL], then / to adjust the volume.

To search for a scene during playback

Touch and hold / during playback (Picture Search), or / while fast forwarding or rewinding the tape (Skip Scan).

z Tips

• You can play back in various modes ([V SPD PLAY], p. 31).

Using the guide functions (USAGE GUIDE)

You can easily select the desired setting screens by using the guide functions (USAGE GUIDE).

Your camcorder has 2 guide functions as shown below.

SHOOT GUIDE:

DISP GUIDE:

Takes you to the setting screens related to recording.

Enables you to check the meaning of each indicator that appears on the LCD screen. See page 73 for details.

1 Touch [GUIDE].

2 Select the desired item.

e.g., to record night views Touch [SHOOT GUIDE] t [SELCT

SCENE] t [PAGE r]/[PAGE R] to display [To keep the mood of a night view].

Unavailable settings during Easy Handycam

During Easy Handycam operation, some items are unavailable. If an attempted setting is not available, but still desired, touch [SET] to display an on-screen instruction. Follow the instruction to cancel Easy Handycam operation and then select the setting.

z Tips

• If [SET] is not displayed in step 3, follow the

instruction on the screen.

Recording/Playback

3 Touch [SET].

The desired setting screen appears.

Adjust the settings according to your purpose.

Searching for the starting point

Make sure that the CAMERA lamp lights up (p. 17).

Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH)

[END SCH] (END SEARCH) will not work once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape.

Touch t [PAGE1], then touch [END SCH].

60min

PAG E 1 PAG E 2

SPOT

FOCUS

MENU SCENE

SEL.

Touch here again to cancel the operation.

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.

b Notes

• [END SCH] will not work correctly when there is a blank section between recorded sections on the tape.

z Tips

• This operation is also available when the POWER switch is set to PLAY/EDIT.

SPOT

METER

END SCH

0:00:00

DISP

GUIDE

EXPO–

SURE

1 Touch t [PAGE1] t

[MENU].

2 Select (CAMERA SET) with

/ , then touch [EXEC].

3 Select [EDITSEARCH] with /

, then touch [EXEC].

4 Select [ON] with / ,

then touch [EXEC] t .

0:00:00STBY60min

EDIT

GUIDE

5 Touch and hold (to go

backward)/ (to go forward) and release it at the point where you want the recording to start.

Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review)

You can view a few seconds of the scene recorded just before you stopped the tape.

Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH)

You can search for the start point to start the next recording while viewing the pictures on the screen. The sound is not played back during the search.

1 Touch t [PAGE1] t

[MENU].

2 Select (CAMERA SET) with

/ , then touch [EXEC].

3 Select [EDITSEARCH] with /

, then touch [EXEC].

4 Select [ON] with / ,

then touch [EXEC] t .

0:00:00STBY60min

EDIT

GUIDE

5 Touch .

The last few seconds of the most recently recorded scene are played back. Then, your camcorder is set to standby.

Recording/Playback

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