User manual SONY DCR-HC21

[. . . ] 2-584-905-11 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Getting Started 9 Operating Guide Recording/ 18 Playback Using the Menu 31 48 53 63 77 DCR-HC21 Dubbing/Editing Using a Computer Troubleshooting Additional Information © 2005 Sony Corporation Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. 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. Battery pack This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. [. . . ] 10, 79). A problem occurs when the camcorder is connected to the AC Adaptor. · Turn off the power, and disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet. Then, connect it again. LCD screen/viewfinder A blurry pattern appears on the LCD screen when you touch it. · This is not a malfunction. Do not touch the screen strongly. An unknown picture appears on the LCD screen or viewfinder. · The camcorder is in [DEMO MODE] (p. Touch the LCD screen or insert a cassette to cancel [DEMO MODE]. 64 An unknown indicator appears on the screen. · Refer to the indicator list (p. 74). The picture remains on the LCD screen. · This occurs if you disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet or remove the battery pack without turning off the power first. This is not a malfunction. The buttons do not appear on the touch panel. · Touch the LCD screen lightly. · Press DISP/BATT INFO on your camcorder (or DISPLAY on the Remote Commander) (p. 15). The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not work at all. · Adjust the screen ([CALIBRATION]) (p. 83). The picture in the viewfinder is not clear. · Use the viewfinder lens adjustment lever to adjust the lens (p. 14). The picture in the viewfinder has disappeared. · Close the LCD panel. The picture is not displayed in the viewfinder when the LCD panel is open (p. 14). Troubleshooting Cassette tapes The cassette cannot be ejected from the compartment. · Make sure the power source (battery pack or AC Adaptor) is connected correctly (p. · Remove the battery pack from the camcorder, then attach it again (p. · Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 10). The cassette is not ejected even when the cassette lid is open. · Moisture condensation is starting in your camcorder (p. 82). The Cassette Memory indicator or title display does not appear while using a cassette with Cassette Memory. · This camcorder does not support Cassette Memory, so the indicator does not appear. The remaining tape indicator is not displayed. · Set [ REMAIN] to [ON] to always display the remaining tape indicator (p. 45). Continued 65 Recording Refer also to "Adjusting the image during recording" (p. The tape does not start when you press REC START/STOP. · Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the CAMERA lamp (p. · Set the write-protect tab to REC or insert a new cassette (p. · The tape is stuck to the drum due to moisture condensation. Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour, then re-insert the cassette (p. 82). You cannot record a smooth transition on a tape from the last recorded scene to the next. · Note the following. [. . . ] 30, 48 TV color systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Additional Information Z Zero set memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 ZERO SET MEMORY button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]