User manual SONY HDR-HC1

[. . . ] 2-631-458-11 (1) Enjoying pictures with high definition quality 10 12 Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Getting Started Operating Guide Recording/ 24 Playback Using the Menu Dubbing/Editing Using a Computer Troubleshooting 40 64 73 81 HDR-HC1 Additional Information 100 Quick Reference 113 1 http://www. sony. net/ Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. US Printed in Japan © 2005 Sony Corporation Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. For customers in the U. S. A. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-8228837, or visit http://www. rbrc. org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. "Memory Stick" This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. [. . . ] · When a 4:3 video signal is input, it appears with black bands on the right and left sides on the screen of your camcorder. 1 Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. 2 Search and record the scene you want to record. Touch (PLAY) to play back the tape, then press PHOTO lightly at the scene you want to record. Check the image and press it fully. Recording still images 1 Perform steps 1 to 4 in "Recording movies. " 2 Play the video you want to record. The pictures on the VCR appear on the screen of your camcorder. · The data code recorded on the tape cannot be recorded on the "Memory Stick Duo. " The time and date the picture is copied on the "Memory Stick Duo" will be recorded. · Still images will be fixed to image size [1440 × 810] when playing back in the HDV format. Still images will be fixed to image size [640 × 360] (16:9) or [640 × 480] (4:3) when playing back in the DV format. 3 Press PHOTO lightly at the scene you want to record. Check the image and press it fully. 68 Deleting recorded pictures from the "Memory Stick Duo" 1 Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. . 1920 Marking images on the "Memory Stick Duo" with specific information (Image protection/Print mark) When you are using a "Memory Stick Duo" with the write-protect tab, make sure the write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick Duo" is not set to the write-protect position (p. 103). 2 Touch 60min 101­0001 2 / 10 101 MEMORY PLAY Preventing accidental erasure (Image protection) You can select and mark images to prevent accidental erasure. P-MENU 3 Select a picture you want to delete with / . · To delete all pictures at once, select [ ALL ERASE] (p. 50). 1 Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. Dubbing/Editing 2 Touch [PROTECT]. 4 Touch [YES]. · The pictures cannot be restored once they are deleted. 3 Touch the image that you want to protect. PROTECT · You can delete pictures on the index screen (p. You can easily search for the picture to be deleted by displaying 6 pictures at once. · Pictures cannot be deleted when a "Memory Stick Duo" with the write-protect tab is set to the write-protect position (p. 69). appears. 101­0002 2/ 10 101 OK 4 Touch [END]. · To cancel image protection, touch the image again to cancel image protection in step 3. Continued 69 Marking images on the "Memory Stick Duo" with specific information (Image protection/Print mark) (Continued) Selecting still images for printing (Print mark) The DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard is used to select images for printing on your camcorder. By marking images that you want to print out, you do not need to reselect them when you print them out. (You cannot specify the number of printouts. ) Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) You can print out pictures using a PictBridge compliant printer without connecting the camcorder to a computer. Connect your camcorder to the AC Adaptor to supply power from the wall outlet. Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" on which still images are stored into your camcorder and turn on the power of the printer. 1 Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. Connect your camcorder to the printer 2 Touch [PRINT 1 Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. MARK]. 3 Touch the image that you want to print out later. PRINT MARK 2 Touch appears. 101­0002 2/ 10 [MENU] (STANDARD SET)[USB SELECT][PictBridge PRINT] . 101 OK 3 Connect the 4 Touch 4 Touch (USB) jack of your camcorder to the printer using the USB cable (supplied). APPLI. ) [PictBridge PRINT]. When connection is complete, (PictBridge connecting) appears on the screen. PRINT 101-0001 1920 [END]. · To cancel Print mark, touch the image again to cancel Print mark in step 3. · Do not mark images on your camcorder if the "Memory Stick Duo" already has some images with the Print mark put on using other devices. This may change the information of the images with the Print mark put on using the other device. 1 / 10 101 END - + SET EXEC One of the images stored on the "Memory Stick Duo" will be displayed. 70 · We cannot guarantee the operation of models that are not PictBridge compatible. Printing 1 Select the image to be printed with / . 2 Touch [COPIES]. 3 Select the number of copies to be printed with / . You can set a maximum of 20 copies of one image to be printed. beginning. · If you print a still image recorded with a 16:9 ratio, left and right ends of the image may be cut off. · Some printer models may not support the date printing function. [. . . ] 48 A A/V connecting cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Adjusting exposure for back light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 BATT (battery release) lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Button-type lithium battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]