User manual SONY DCR-HC38

[. . . ] 2-319-523-11(1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Getting Started 10 Operating Guide Recording/ 17 Playback Using the Menu Dubbing/Editing 27 42 46 50 57 67 74 DCR-HC38 Using a Computer Troubleshooting Additional Information Quick Reference Spanish Quick Guide/ Guía rápida en español © 2007 Sony Corporation WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them. Cleaning Unplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. [. . . ] The installation screen appears. If the screen does not appear 1 Click [Start], then click [My Computer]. (For Windows 2000, double-click [My Computer]. ) 2 Double-click [SONYPICTUTIL (E:)] (CD-ROM) (disc drive). * * Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary depending on the computer. 4 Click [FirstStepGuide]. Continued , 47 Installing the "First Step Guide" and software (Continued) 5 Select the desired language and the model name of your camcorder from the pull-down menu. 5 Read [License Agreement], select [I accept the terms of the license agreement] when you agree, then click [Next]. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. Depending on the computer, you may need to install third party software (shown below). If the installation screen appears, follow the instructions to install the required software. 6 Click [FirstStepGuide(HTML)]. Installation starts. When [Save is complete] appears, click [OK] to finish the installation. x Microsoft DirectX 9. 0c Software required to handle movies Restart the computer if required to complete the installation. The short-cut icons, such as [ ] (Picture Motion Browser), appear on the desktop. To view the "First Step Guide" in PDF In step 6, click [FirstStepGuide(PDF)]. To install the software "Adobe Reader" to display the PDF file In step 6, click [Adobe(R) Reader(R)]. Installing the software 1 Perform steps 1 to 3 in "Installing the "First Step Guide"" (p. 47). 7 Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of your computer. 2 Click [Install]. 3 Select the language for the application to be installed, then click [Next]. After you install the software, a shortcut icon for the customers registration website is created on the desktop. · Once you register on the website, you can get secure and useful customer support. http://www. sony. net/registration/di/ 4 Check your country/region, then click [Next]. 48 Viewing "First Step Guide" To view "First Step Guide" on your computer, Microsoft Internet Explorer Ver. 6. 0 or later is recommended. Double-click the short-cut icon for "First Step Guide" on the desktop. z Tips · You can also start by selecting [Start] t [Programs] ([All Programs] for Windows XP) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [FirstStepGuide] t Your camcorder's folder t "First Step Guide" in HTML. · To view "First Step Guide" in HTML without installing, copy the desired language folder from the [FirstStepGuide] folder on the CD-ROM, and then double-click [Index. html]. · Refer to the "First Step Guide" in PDF in the following cases: ­ When printing the desired topics of "First Step Guide" ­ When "First Step Guide" is not displayed correctly due to the browser setting even in recommended environment. ­ When the HTML version of "First Step Guide" cannot be installed. 49 Using a Computer Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. · Overall operations/Easy Handycam . . . . . 50 · Batteries/Power sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 · LCD screen/viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 · Cassette tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 · Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 · Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Parte inferior: Grabación con el visor mientras el panel LCD se encuentra cerrado. 77 Paso 2: Carga de la batería (Continuación) · No utilice el adaptador de alimentación de ca colocado en un espacio angosto, tal como entre una pared y los muebles. · Evite la formación de cortocircuitos en la clavija de cc del adaptador de alimentación de ca o en el terminal de la batería con objetos metálicos. Esto podría provocar una falla de funcionamiento. · Aunque la videocámara esté apagada, seguirá recibiendo alimentación de ca (corriente doméstica) mientras esté conectada a la toma de pared mediante el adaptador de alimentación de ca Paso 3: Encendido y ajuste de la fecha y la hora Ajuste la fecha y la hora cuando use la videocámara por primera vez. [. . . ]