User manual SONY DCR-HC27E

[. . . ] Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this camcorder. This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9. To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. [. . . ] Note that you cannot output picture and sound separately. When you are connecting your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video jack, and the red (right channel) or the white (left channel) plug to the audio jack on the VCR/TV. To record the date/time and camera settings data when connected by the A/V connecting cable, display them on the screen (p. LINK cable, the recorded picture becomes rough when a picture is paused on your camcorder while recording to a VCR. You can record pictures or TV programs from a TV or VCR/DVD device, etc. Be sure to insert a cassette for recording in your camcorder beforehand. You can connect your camcorder to a TV, VCR/DVD or an i. Connect your camcorder to the wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. You cannot record pictures on your camcorder from a TV or VCR/DVD device that does not have an i. You cannot input picture and sound separately. Your camcorder can only record from a PAL source. For example, French system video/broadcasts (SECAM) will not be recorded correctly. The indicator appears when you connect your camcorder and other devices via an i. 2 If you are recording from a VCR/ You can add sound to a tape already recorded in the 12-bit mode (p. When recording pictures from a TV: Select a TV program. The picture played on the connected device appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder. You can record audio by using the internal stereo microphone. You cannot record additional audio: ­ When the tape has been recorded in the 16-bit mode (p. ­ When the tape has been recorded in a TV color system other than that of your camcorder (p. When you add sound, the picture will not be output from the A/V OUT jack. You can only record additional audio over a tape recorded on your camcorder. The sound may deteriorate when you dub audio on a tape recorded on other camcorders (including other DCR-HC27E/HC28E camcorders). [. . . ] 3 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp while pressing DISP/BATT INFO on your camcorder, and keep pressing down DISP/BATT INFO for about 5 seconds. 4 Touch the "×" displayed on the screen with the corner of the "Memory Stick" or the like. If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth. ­ Handling with above substances on your hands. [. . . ]