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Camera Operations Guide [US]
2-055-844-12(1)
Camera
Operations Guide
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Digital Video Camera Recorder
DCR-HC1000
© 2004 Sony Corporation
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Owner’s Record Notes on use The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space Note on Cassette Memory provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you Your camcorder is based on the DV format. You can call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. use only mini DV cassettes in your camcorder. Use of Model No. DCR-HC mini DV cassettes with Cassette Memory is Serial No.
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: Features available for tape only. Table of Contents : Features available for “Memory Stick Duo” only. Read this first ............................................................................................. 2 Quick Start Guide Recording movies ...................................................................................... 8 Recording still images .............................................................................. 10 Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items.......
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Adjusting the exposure............................................................................. 33 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects ...............................................................33 Fixing the exposure for the selected subject – Flexible spot meter ...........................34 Adjusting the exposure manually ...............................................................................34 Adjusting the focus.........................................................
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Quick Start Guide 3 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 18. a Remove the lens cap. b Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. c While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch repeatedly until the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp lights up. The power turns on. d Press PHOTO lightly. A short beep sound is heard when the focus is adjusted. e Press PHOTO fully. A shutter sound is heard a
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Getting started Lens hood (1) Use the lens hood to record under strong light, such as under the sun. Note when you use a filter (optional), Step 1: Checking the shadow of the lens hood may appear on the screen. Also, if you force the lens hood on, you may not be supplied items able to remove it again. Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in parentheses indicates the number Shoulder strap (1) of that item supplied. “Memory Stick Duo” 8MB (1) You can u
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Getting started Charging time Playing time Approximate number of minutes required when Approximate number of minutes available you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack when you use a fully charged battery pack at at 25°C (77°F). (10 – 30°C (50 – 86°F) 25°C (77°F). recommended.) Battery pack LCD panel LCD panel Battery pack opened* closed NP-FF71 190 230 NP-FF71 (supplied) 170 (supplied) NP-FF70 150 NP-FF70 175 210 Recording time when recording with the * With LCD BACKLIGHT set to ON.
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Step 3: Turning the Step 4: Adjusting the power on LCD panel and viewfinder You need to slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the desired power mode to record or play. Adjusting the LCD panel When using this camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 18). While pressing the green button, slide the You can adjust the angle and brightness of POWER switch down. the LCD panel to meet various recording The power turns on. situations. To enter the recording or play
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4 Touch [MENU]. Step 5: Setting the 60min –:––:–– date and time CAMERA SET Set the date and time when using this PROGRAM AE SPOT METER EXPOSURE camcorder for the first time. If you do not set OK the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder. 5 Select (TIME/LANGU.) with / , then touch . b Note If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 60min –:––:–– DISPLAY months, the built-in rechargeable button-type MENU ROTATE battery gets discharged a
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