User manual SONY DCR-HC40E

[. . . ] 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 prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. [. . . ] You can view the title when you play back the picture. GON OFF Select to display the title when a scene superimposed with a title appears. Select when you do not want to display the title. You can label a cassette with Cassette Memory (up to 10 letters). The label will be displayed for approximately 5 seconds when you select the CAMERA-TAPE mode and insert a cassette, or when you select the PLAY/EDIT mode. To move s to select the next character, and enter the character in the same manner. 3 When you have finished entering characters, touch 4 Touch . To erase the label you have created, touch repeatedly to erase the characters, then touch . To change the label you have created, insert the cassette into your camcorder and go through the procedure from step 1. You can delete all data such as date, title, and cassette label saved in the Cassette Memory at one time. You can select the items listed below on the STANDARD SET menu. Vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you can The use of Sony Excellence/Master mini DV cassette is recommended to get the most out of your camcorder. You cannot add sound on the tape recorded in the LP mode. If you record in the LP mode, a mosaic-like noise may appear or sound may be interrupted when you play back the tape on other camcorders or VCRs. When you mix recordings in the SP mode and in the LP mode on one tape, the playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly between the scenes. Select to record in the 16-bit mode (1 stereo sound with high quality). You can select how to play back audio recorded on a tape in stereo mode. GSTEREO 1 2 Select to play back a stereo tape or dual sound track tape with main and sub sound. Select to play back a stereo tape with the left channel sound or a dual sound track tape with main sound. Select to play back a stereo tape with the right channel sound or a dual sound track tape with sub sound. You can play back a dual sound track cassette on this camcorder. [. . . ] 39) I Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens)/Lens cover Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which can reproduce fine images. The value number indicates the amount of light from a subject coming into the lens. Remove the shoe cover when you use an accessory. Extend the viewfinder when you attach or remove the shoe cover or the accessory. [. . . ]