User manual SONY DCR-HC20

[. . . ] 3-088-336-11(1) Camera Operations Guide Read this first Digital Video Camera Recorder DCR-HC20 © 2004 Sony Corporation Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. 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. Battery pack WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. 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. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. For customers in the U. S. A. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222SONY (7669) The number below is for FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No. : DCR-HC20 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. [. . . ] 60). Customizing Your Camcorder Customizing Your Camcorder 59 Using the (OTHERS) menu ­ WORLD TIME, etc. You can select items listed below on the OTHERS menu. To select these items, see "Changing the menu settings" (p. 43). The default settings are marked with G. The settings you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you can operate at the moment. Unavailable items will be grayed out. OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP A. SHUT OFF COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP STBY EXEC RET. WORLD TIME You can adjust the time difference when using your camcorder abroad. Set the time difference by touching / , and the clock will be adjusted in accordance with the time difference. If you set the time difference to 0, the clock returns to the originally set time. BEEP GMELODY NORMAL OFF Select to sound a melody when you start/stop recording, operate the touch panel, or when an unusual condition occurs on your camcorder. Select to sound a beep instead of the melody. Select to cancel the melody, the beep sound, the shutter sound or the confirmation beep sound for operation on the touch panel. A. SHUT OFF G5min Select to activate Auto shut off. When approximately 5 minutes have elapsed while you do not operate your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off to prevent the battery from becoming consumed. Select to deactivate Auto shut off. NEVER b Note · When you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet, [A. SHUT OFF] is automatically set to [NEVER]. COMMANDER GON OFF Select to use the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. Select to deactivate the Remote Commander to prevent your camcorder from responding to a command sent by another VCR remote control unit. 60 Customizing Your Camcorder b Note · The setting returns to [ON] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. DISPLAY GLCD V-OUT/LCD Select to show the displays such as the time code on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder. Select to show the displays such as the time code on the TV screen, LCD screen, and in the viewfinder. REC LAMP GON OFF Select to turn on the camera recording lamp on the front of your camcorder during recording. Select this setting in the following recording situations. The camera recording lamp will not light up during recording. · When you do not want the subject to be nervous about being recorded. · When you are recording close to the subject. · When the subject reflects the recording lamp. Customizing Your Camcorder VIDEO EDIT Select to make programs and dubbing the selected scenes to a tape on a VCR (p. 64). Customizing Your Camcorder 61 Dubbing/Editing Connecting to a VCR or TV You can record the picture from a VCR to a tape inserted into your camcorder (p. You can also create a copy of the picture recorded on your camcorder on other recording device (p. [. . . ] 87 Camera settings data display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 82 Cassette Memory Search (CM SEARCH) . . . . . . . 32, 40, 54 Charging the battery Battery pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]