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Camera Operations Guide [US]
3-084-863-11(1)
Camera
Operations Guide
Read this first
Digital Video Camera Recorder
DCR-PC330
TM
SERIES
© 2003 Sony Corporation
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For customers in the U.S.A. and Read this first CANADA Before operating the unit, please read this CAUTION manual thoroughly, and retain it for future TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH reference. WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. WARNING RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not Lithium-Ion batteries are expose the unit to rain or moisture. recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the co
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harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the For customers in the U.S.A. equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try If you have any questions about this product, you to correct the interference by one or more of the may call: following measures: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222- – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. SONY (7669) – Increase the separation between the equipment and The number below is for FCC related
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Recording in dark places – NightShot, etc............................................... 34 Adjusting the focus................................................................................... 35 Adjusting the focus for an off-center subject – SPOT FOCUS ..................................35 Adjusting the focus manually .....................................................................................36 Using supplementary light to focus on a still image – HOLOGRAM AF .............37 Adjust
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Changing the image size Advanced operations – Resize .....................................100 Marking recorded images with specific Using the Menu information – Image protection/ Print mark ...................................101 Selecting menu items .........................56 Using the (CAMERA SET) menu – PROGRAM AE/WHITE BAL./16:9 Troubleshooting WIDE, etc. ....................................58 Troubleshooting ...............................103 Using the (MEMORY SET) menu Warning in
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Getting started Wireless Remote Commander (1) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. A/V connecting cable (1) The number in parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. “Memory Stick” 16MB (1) USB cable (1) AC Adaptor (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM30 (1) Battery terminal cover (1) CD-ROM “SPVD-010 USB Driver” (1) Power cord (1) Cleaning cloth (1) Camera Operations Gui
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Getting started 1 Slide the battery release lever and Step 2: Charging the remove the battery terminal cover. battery pack You can charge the battery by attaching the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series) to your camcorder. b Notes You cannot use batteries other than the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series) (p. 119). Battey release lever Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. Use a nearby wall outlet when using t
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To check the remaining battery – Battery 6 Slide the POWER switch up to (CHG) Info OFF. DISPLAY/BATT INFO The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. After charging the battery POWER switch OPEN The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC You can check the battery’s current charge level Adaptor from the DC IN jack. and its current remaining recording time both during charging or when the power is turned off. To remove the battery pack 1 Se
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Getting started Charging time Recording time when recording with the Approximate number of minutes required when viewfinder you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack Approximate number of minutes available at 25°C (77°F). (10 – 30°C (50 – 86°F) when you use a fully charged battery pack at recommended.) 25°C (77°F). Battery pack Battery pack Continuous Typical* NP-FM30 (supplied) 145 recording recording time time NP-FM50 150 NP-FM30 90 50 NP-FM70 240 (supplied) NP-QM71/QM71D 260 N
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– The battery pack is not attached correctly. – The battery pack is damaged. Step 3: Turning the – The battery pack is fully discharged. (For Battery information only.) power on Using an outside power source You need to slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the desired power mode to record or play When using this camcorder for the first time, You can use the AC Adaptor as the power the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 18). source when you do not want the battery to run out. While you
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1 Set the power mode to CAMERA-TAPE or CAMERA-MEMORY (p. 16). Step 5: Setting the 2 Extend the viewfinder, and close the LCD panel with the screen facing out. date and time appears on the screen. 3Touch . Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. If you do not set 4 Touch [YES]. the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen The LCD screen is turned off. appears every time you turn on your 5 Touch the LCD screen while checking camcorder. the display in the viewfinde
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