User manual SONY DCR-HC36E

[. . . ] Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9. To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. [. . . ] For DCR-HC96E: The Handycam Station and your camcorder are both equipped with A/V jacks. Connect the A/V connecting cable either to the Handycam Station or to your camcorder, depending on your setup. You can input audio in the following ways: a For DCR-HC94E/HC96E: An external microphone (optional) to the Active Interface Shoe. B For DCR-HC96E: An audio device to the Handycam Station or your camcorder using the A/V connecting cable. The audio input to be recorded takes precedence over others in the order of A t B t C. You cannot record additional audio: ­ When the tape has been recorded in a TV color system other than that of your camcorder (p. To connect, press down and push it to the end, and then tighten the screw. To release, loosen the screw, and then slide it out while pressing down. When you are using the A/V jack (DCRHC96E) or the internal stereo microphone, the picture will not be output from the A/V jack. For DCR-HC44E/HC46E/HC94E/HC96E: Do not insert/eject the cassette while your camcorder is on the Handycam Station. For DCR-HC94E/HC96E: When you attach an external microphone (optional) to the Active Interface Shoe, you can check the picture and the sound by connecting your camcorder to a TV or other device using the A/V connecting cable. Sound you are recording is not output from your camcorder's speaker. Check the sound using a TV or other device. (Play) and start playing back the audio you want to record at the same time. Appears while recording the new sound in stereo 2 (ST2) during the playback of the tape. To dub on other scenes, repeat step 2 to select scenes, then touch [AUDIO DUB]. (Play/Pause) to play back the tape, then touch it again at the point where you want to start recording the sound. To set the end point for audio dubbing, beforehand, press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander at the scene at which you want to stop audio dubbing during playback. After step 2 to 4, the recording stops automatically at the selected scene. 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-HC36E/HC44E/HC46E/HC94E/HC96E camcorders). 1 Play back the tape on which you have recorded audio (p. [. . . ] Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the following instances: ­ When there are fingerprints on the lens surface. Store in a well-ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust. It is recommended that you operate your camcorder about once a month to keep it in optimum state for a long time. Do not use batteries other than the CR2025. [. . . ]