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Sports Pack SPK-HC
3-088-916-12 (1)
Sports Pack
GB
Operating Instructions
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Mode d’emploi
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Bedienungsanleitung
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Manual de instrucciones
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Gebruiksaanwijzing
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Bruksanvisning
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Istruzioni per l’uso
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Manual de instruções
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사용설명서
SPK-HC
2004 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan
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Table of contents Features and Precautions .................................................................................... 2 Precautions on Use ............................................................................................... 3 Maintenance .......................................................................................................... 5 Preparing ............................................................................................................... 6 Using th
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Precautions on Use • 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 the cassette tape, the “Memory Stick” and the disc 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 in places with storong waves. • Avoid using the sports pack under the following situations: – in a very hot or humid pla
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Precautions on Use (continued) Notes on the Waterproof Gasket • Check that there are no scratches or cracks on the waterproof gasket as they may allow water to leak in. If there are scratches or cracks, replace the damaged waterproof gasket with a new one. Do not remove the waterproof gasket with a metal tool or a tool with a sharp point. Groove Groove • After checking that there are no cracks or dust on the waterproof gasket, coat it slightly with the supplied grease using your finger. This wil
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Maintenance After Recording After recording in a location subject to sea breezes, wash the sports pack with fresh water with the buckles fastened thoroughly, then wipe with a soft dry cloth. It is recommended that you submerge the sports pack in fresh water for about 30 minutes. If it is left with salt on it, metal portions may be damaged or rust may form and cause water leakage. • If you get suntan lotion or other greasy substances on your sports pack, wash it off with tepid water. • Clean the
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Preparing For details, please refer to the operating instructions supplied with your video camera recorder. Preparing the Video Camera Recorder 1 Remove filter, conversion lens, lens cap or the shoulder strap from the video camera recorder. When using DCR-HC40/HC30/HC20/HC18/HC16 models, open the lens shutter. 2 Install the battery pack. 3 Insert the media. When using DCR-HC40/HC30/HC20/HC18/HC16/HC15/HC14/TRV33/ TRV22/TRV19/TRV14/TRV12 Insert a cassette tape and “Memory Stick.” When using DCR-D
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Selecting the Camera Mounting Shoe Prepare the correct camera mounting shoe for your video camera recorder. 1 Choose the mounting shoe and the arrow number according to the table below. mounting shoe arrow number model DCR-HC15/HC14 1 DCR-TRV33/TRV22/TRV19/TRV14/ A TRV12 2 DCR-DVD201/DVD101/DVD91 DCR-HC40/HC30/HC20/HC18/ B– HC16 2 When using mounting shoe A, align the tripod screw plate with the chosen arrow number on the mounting shoe before attaching. Upon leaving the factory, the tripod screw
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Preparing (continued) Installing the Video Camera Recorder Turn the POWER switch of the video camera recorder to “OFF” (CHG), and leave the POWER switch of the sports pack “OFF.” 1 Attach the camera mounting shoe. Use the metal parts of shoulder strap as shown in the illustration. Use metal parts of shoulder belt. 2 Release the buckles. 1 Slide the unlock button in the direction of the arrow, and release the buckles. 2 Open the rear body. 12 3 Coat the front glass with anti-fogging lens solution
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5 Connect the plugs to the each jacks of the video camera recorder. Depending on your video camera recorder, according to the following illustrations, firmly insert the remote plug into LANC jack or REMOTE jack and the microphone plug into the MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack. When using DCR-HC40/HC30/HC20/HC18/HC16 LANC Jack MIC Jack (PLUG IN POWER) When using DCR-HC15/HC14/TRV33/TRV22/TRV19/TRV14/TRV12 MIC Jack (PLUG IN POWER) LANC Jack When the plugs are inserted in the direction of the diagram, p
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Preparing (continued) When using DCR-DVD201/DVD101/DVD91 1 Move the cord clamper in the direction of the arrow with cables arranged and fit two cord clampers in order. 2 Connect the microphone plug to the MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack and move the remote plug in the direction of the disc cover of the video camera recorder. 3 Connect the remote plug to the REMOTE jack. Note Be sure that both plugs are connected firmly. 10-GB
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6 Installing the video camera recorder. Align the camera mounting shoe with the guide on the front body. Insert the video camera recorder by pushing the rear of the camera mounting shoe until it clicks. Check the knob on each side of the camera mounting shoe to ensure that it locked properly. Be careful not to pinch the cords then. Be sure that the connected remote plug or microphone plug does not touch any parts inside the sports pack. Be careful not to pinch the cords in the grip strap of the
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Preparing (continued) Preparing the Sports Pack 1 Adjust the grip strap. Holding the sports pack so that the tips of your finger can easily touch the POWER switch, START/STOP button and ZOOM button, pull the strap to adjust its length. 2 Attach the shoulder strap. The SONY mark should be on the outside. 12-GB
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Using the Sports Pack Shooting Moving Pictures 1 When recording on a cassette tape or a disc, turn the POWER switch to “CAMERA” (1). When recording on “Memory Stick,” turn the POWER switch to “MEMORY” (2). 12 DISPLAY 2 Press START/STOP button to start recording. DISPLAY Notes • When using DCR-DVD201/DVD101/DVD91, you cannot shoot moving pictures with the POWER switch turned to “MEMORY.” • When using DCR-HC40/HC30/HC20/HC18/HC16/HC15/HC14/ TRV33/TRV22/TRV19/TRV14/TRV12 in CAMERA mode, moving pict
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Using the Sports Pack (continued) When Shooting with the LCD Screen You can shoot with the reflection in the mirror. 1 Slide the mirror hood while holding the OPEN mark and open it. 2 Open the wings and insert the projections into each hole. OPEN Slide the mirror hood while holding the OPEN mark and open it. To close the mirror hood Undo the projections on the both wings, and close the lower wing first. Note When using DCR-HC40/HC30/HC20/HC18/HC16, shoot with the LCD screen. Zooming • Keep the W
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Recording a Still Picture A. When in MEMORY mode 1 Turn the POWER switch to “MEMORY.” 2 Lightly press the PHOTO button. DISPLAY The green mark stops flashing , then lights up. This makes it possible to record a still picture. No image is recorded yet. 3 Firmly press the PHOTO button. When using DCR-HC40/HC30/TRV33/TRV22, the image captured when the PHOTO button is deeply pressed is recorded on “Memory Stick,” when using DCR-DVD201/DVD101/DVD91, it is recorded on a disc. B. When in CAMERA mode 1
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Using the Sports Pack (continued) Playing Back with the Remote Commander You can play back pictures on the LCD screen, using the Remote Commander (supplied with your video camera recorder). You cannot hear the sound. Note When “Remote Commander” in the menu of your video camera recorder is set to “OFF,” change it to “ON.” 1 Turn the POWER switch to “VCR.” 2 Press N PLAY on the remote. Point the remote commander toward the remote sensor to control the video camera recorder. The remote sensor is l
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Removing the Video Camera Recorder Before opening the sports pack, wipe moisture off the sports pack and yourself. Do not allow water on the video camera recorder. 1 Turn the POWER switch to “OFF.” 2 Release the buckles, and open the rear body. For detail, refer to step 2 of “Installing the Video Camera Recorder” (p.8). Note Carefully wipe any water off the sports pack and your body before opening the sports pack so that no drops get onto the video camera recorder. 3 Pull out the camera mounting
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Using the Sports Pack (continued) 4 Stop taking out the video camera recorder at the point where the remote plug and the microphone plug come out from the sports pack. Then, disconnect the plugs from the video camera recorder. When using DCR-HC40/HC30/HC20/HC18/HC16 1 Remove the remote plug. 2 Turn the microphone plug in the direction shown in the illustraion and remove it. 1 2 When using DCR-HC15/HC14/TRV33/TRV22/TRV19/TRV14/TRV12 18-GB
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When using DCR-DVD201/DVD101/DVD91 1 Remove the remote plug. 2 Remove the microphone plug. 12 Note Be sure to disconnect the plugs by holding the plug part, not the cord part before taking out the video camera recorder. Otherwise, the plugs and the video camera recorder may be damaged. 5 Detach the camera mounting shoe. 19-GB
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Identifying parts Buckle POWER switch, START/STOP button Rear body PHOTO button Front body Zoom button Hook for shoulder strap Front glass Grip strap Tripod mounting hole Stereo microphone Waterproof gasket Microphone *Spacer plug Remote plug Cord Clamper Mirror hood Hook for shoulder strap Camera mounting shoe * Remove the spacer when the unit is in use. 20-GB
