Sony DCR-PC330 Manual de Operações

3-084-863-11(1)© 2003 Sony CorporationCameraOperationsGuide[US]CameraOperations GuideRead this firstDigital Video Camera RecorderDCR-PC330SERIESTM

Quick Start Guide10Recording still images on a “Memory Stick”1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder.To charge the battery, see page 13.2 I

Dubbing/Editing100To delete pictures on the index screenYou can easily search for the picture to be deleted by displaying 6 pictures at once.1 Slide t

Dubbing/EditingDubbing/Editing101Memory capacity for still images after resizingb Notes• You may not be able to resize images recorded on other device

Dubbing/Editing1025 Touch [PROTECT].6 Touch the image that you want to protect.7 Touch .8 Touch [END].To cancel image protectionFollow steps 1 to 5, t

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting103TroubleshootingTroubleshooting If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troublesh

Troubleshooting104Batteries/Power sourcesCassette tapesSymptom Cause and/or Corrective ActionsThe CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery p

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting105LCD screen/viewfinderThe Cassette Memory indicator does not appear while using a cassette with Cassette Memory.cClean

Troubleshooting106RecordingIf you are using a “Memory Stick” for recording, refer also to the “Memory Stick” section. (p. 108)Symptom Cause and/or Cor

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting107PlaybackIf you are playing back the pictures stored on a “Memory Stick,” refer also to the “Memory Stick” section. (p

Troubleshooting108“Memory Stick”Symptom Cause and/or Corrective ActionsCannot operate functions using the “Memory Stick.”cSet the POWER switch to the

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting109Dubbing/EditingThe data file icon flashes. • The file is damaged.• The file format is not supported on your camcorder

Quick Start GuideQuick Start Guide113 Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen.The date and time is not set up in the default sett

Troubleshooting110Digital program editing on the tape does not function.cSet the input selector on the VCR correctly, then check the connection betwee

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting111Warning indicators and messagesSelf-diagnosis display/Warning indicatorsIf indicators appear on the screen or in the

Troubleshooting112* You hear a melody or beep sound when the warning indicators appear on the screen. (Warning indicator pertaining to “Memory Stick”

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting113Warning messagesIf messages appear on the screen, check the following. See the page in parentheses for details.Subjec

Troubleshooting114“Memory Stick” USB streaming... This function is not available. • You tried to play back or record on a “Memory Stick” during USB St

Additional InformationAdditional Information115Additional InformationUsing your camcorder abroadPower supplyYou can use your camcorder in any country/

Additional Information116Usable cassette tapesYou can use the mini DV format cassette only. Use a cassette with the mark. is a trademark.Cassette Me

Additional InformationAdditional Information117When labeling the cassetteBe sure to place the label only on the locations as shown in the following il

Additional Information118• On a “Memory Stick” formatted on a computer: A “Memory Stick” formatted by the Windows OS or using Macintosh computers does

Additional InformationAdditional Information119Notes on using the “Memory Stick PRO”• The maximum memory capacity of a “Memory Stick” that can be used

Getting started12Getting startedStep 1: Checking supplied itemsMake sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder.The number in parenthes

Additional Information120– Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up, and insert it in your camcorder right before you start taking shots.– Use a

Additional InformationAdditional Information121About i.LINKThe DV Interface on this unit is an i.LINK-compliant DV Interface. This section describes t

Additional Information122Maintenance and precautionsOn camcorder use and care• Do not use or store the camcorder in the following locations.– Anywhere

Additional InformationAdditional Information123How to prevent moisture condensationWhen you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place,

Additional Information124– Leaving the case in contact with rubber or vinyl objects for a long period of time.About care and storage of the lens• Wipe

Additional InformationAdditional Information125SpecificationVideo camera recorderSystemVideo recording system2 rotary heads, Helical scanning systemSi

Additional Information126GeneralPower requirementsDC 7.2 V (battery pack)DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)Average power consumption (when using the battery pack)D

Quick ReferenceQuick Reference127Quick ReferenceIdentifying parts and controlsCamcorderA Lens cap (p. 23, 28)B LCD/Touch panel screen (p. 3, 17)C OPEN

Quick Reference128A Flash (p. 30) B Focus ring (p. 36)C Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens)Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which can reproduce fi

Quick ReferenceQuick Reference129A BACK LIGHT button (p. 32)B RESET buttonIf you press RESET, all the settings including the date and time, except the

Getting startedGetting started13Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the battery by attaching the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series) to

Quick Reference130A Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 17)B Cassette compartment (p. 20)C OPEN/ZEJECT lever (p. 20)D Tripod receptacleMake sure tha

Quick ReferenceQuick Reference131Remote CommanderRemove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander.A PHOTO button (p. 28)B Memory control

Quick Reference132WARNINGBattery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.b Notes on the Remote Commander• A butt

Quick ReferenceQuick Reference133Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinderFollowing indicators will appear on the LCD screen and viewfinder to indi

Quick Reference134IndexNumerics16:9 WIDE mode ... 62AA/V connecting cable... 53, 86, 97AC Adaptor...

Quick ReferenceQuick Reference135LCD brightness (LCD BRIGHT)...17LCD COLOR...78LCD screen ...

USB-CAMERA...79USB-PLY/EDT...79Using abroad ... 115VVideo head ... 123VIDEO INPUT...

Getting started146 Slide the POWER switch up to (CHG) OFF.The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts.After charging the batteryThe CHG (charg

Getting startedGetting started15Charging timeApproximate number of minutes required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack at 25°C (77°

Getting started16– The battery pack is not attached correctly.– The battery pack is damaged.– The battery pack is fully discharged. (For Battery infor

Getting startedGetting started17Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinderAdjusting the LCD panelYou can adjust the angle and brightness of the LC

Getting started181 Set the power mode to CAMERA-TAPE or CAMERA-MEMORY (p. 16).2 Extend the viewfinder, and close the LCD panel with the screen facing

Getting startedGetting started194 Touch [MENU].5 Select (TIME/LANGU.) with / , then touch .6 Select [CLOCK SET] with / , then touch .7 Set [Y] (ye

2Read this firstBefore operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock haza

Getting started20Step 6: Inserting the recording mediaInserting a cassette tapeYou can use mini DV cassettes only. For details on these cassettes (s

Getting startedGetting started21Inserting a “Memory Stick”For details on the “Memory Stick” (such as write-protection), see page 117.b Note• When usin

Getting started22Step 7: Setting the screen languageYou can select the language to be used on the LCD screen.1 Turn on your camcorder.2 Press OPEN to

RecordingRecording23RecordingRecording moviesYou can record movies on a tape or a “Memory Stick.”Before recording, follow steps 1 to 7 in “Getting sta

Recording24Indicators displayed during recording on a tapeThe indicators will not be recorded on the tape.Date/time and the camera settings data (p. 5

RecordingRecording25z Tips• To ensure smooth transition on a tape from the last recorded scene to the next, note the following.– Do not remove the cas

Recording26Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.To record wider range of viewMove the power zoom le

RecordingRecording27You will hear a beep sound counting down for about 10 seconds (The count down indication begins from 8).The recording starts.To st

Recording28Recording still images – Memory photo recordingYou can record still images on a “Memory Stick.” Before recording, follow steps 1 to 7 in “

RecordingRecording29To record still images continuously – BurstSelect the (MEMORY SET) menu, [STILL SET], then [ BURST] (p. 64). You can record 3 to

3For customers in the U.S.A.If you have any questions about this product, you may call:Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669)The numbe

Recording30Using the flashThe recommended distance to the subject when using the built-in flash is 0.3 to 2.5 m (1 to 8 feet).Your camcorder is set to

RecordingRecording31z Tips• The amount of light used by the flash is adjusted automatically. To adjust it manually, select [FLASH LEVEL] from the (C

Recording32Recording a still image on a “Memory Stick” while recording movies on a tapeThe image size is set to [640 × 480]. If you want to record a s

RecordingRecording33Fixing the exposure for the selected subject – Flexible spot meterYou can adjust and fix the exposure to the subject, so that it i

Recording344 Adjust the exposure by touching (dim)/ (bright), then touch .To return the setting to automatic exposureFollow steps 1 and 2, then s

RecordingRecording355 Touch [ON], then . appears.To cancel Super NightShot, follow steps 3 and 4, then select [OFF] in step 5. Or, set the NIGHTSHOT/

Recording36To adjust the focus automaticallyFollow steps 1 and 2, then touch [AUTO] in step 3. Or press FOCUS after step 4.b Notes• You cannot use the

RecordingRecording37Using supplementary light to focus on a still image – HOLOGRAM AFWhen you are recording in a dark place, you can use the HOLOGRA

Recording38Adjusting the frame and focus when recording a still image in darkness – NightFramingYou can observe the subject in total darkness. When

RecordingRecording39[OVERLAP] (fade in only)[WIPE] (fade in only)[DOT FADER] (fade in only)1 Slide the POWER switch to select the CAMERA-TAPE mode.2 T

4viewfinder.These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.• Exposing the LCD screen, the vie

Recording409 Press START/STOP to start recording.[M. OVRLAP] stops flashing, and disappears when fading is finished.Using special effects – Digital

RecordingRecording41* It is hard to adjust the focus automatically when you choose this effect. Adjust the focus manually using a tripod to steady the

Recording42[MTCAM CHROMA] (Memory Chroma key)You can have the movie swap into the blue area of a still image such as an illustration or into a frame w

RecordingRecording43• When you use the MEMORY MIX function in the mirror mode (p. 26), the picture on the LCD screen appears normally, without being m

Recording443 Touch .The last scene of the most recent recording is played back for about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the p

PlaybackPlayback45PlaybackViewing movies recorded on a tape Make sure you have a recorded cassette inserted into your camcorder. Some of the operation

Playback46Indicators displayed during tape playbackA Remaining batteryB Recording mode (SP or LP)C Tape transport indicatorD Time code (hour: minute:

PlaybackPlayback47Viewing recordings with added effects – Digital effectYou can apply [STILL], [FLASH], [LUMI. KEY], and [TRAIL] effects when viewing

Playback48Viewing recordings on a “Memory Stick” You can view pictures one at a time on the screen. When you have a lot of pictures, you can list them

PlaybackPlayback49Indicators displayed during “Memory Stick” playbackA Remaining batteryB Still image sizeC Picture number/Total number of recorded pi

5Read this first ... 2Quick Start GuideRecording movies on

Playback50To return to the single display mode, touch the picture that you want to display.To view pictures in other folders in the index screen1Touch

PlaybackPlayback514 Select (PICT. APPLI.), then [PB ZOOM] by touching / and touch .5 Play back the still picture or movie, and touch the screen at

Playback523 Touch [DATA CODE].If the item is not displayed on the screen, touch / . If you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it from the (ST

PlaybackPlayback53Playing the picture on a TVConnect your camcorder to a TV using the supplied A/V connecting cable as shown in the following illustra

Playback54Locating a scene on a tape for playback Searching quickly for a desired scene – Zero set memory1 During playback, press ZERO SET MEMORY on t

PlaybackPlayback553 Press .(previous)/> (next) on the Remote Commander to select a title that you want to play.Playback starts automatically from t

Using the Menu56BAdvanced operationsUsing the MenuSelecting menu itemsYou can change various settings or make detailed adjustments using the menu item

Using the MenuUsing the Menu576 Select the desired setting. changes to . If you decide not to change the setting, touch to return to the previous s

Using the Menu58Using the (CAMERA SET) menu – PROGRAM AE/WHITE BAL./16:9 WIDE, etc.You can select items listed below on the CAMERA SET menu. To sel

Using the MenuUsing the Menu59* Your camcorder is adjusted to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance.**Your camcorder is adjusted to foc

6Recording in dark places – NightShot, etc... 34Adjusting the focus...

Using the Menu60 SHARPNESSYou can adjust the sharpness of the image outline with / . appears when the sharpness is anything other than the default

Using the MenuUsing the Menu61REDEYE REDUCSUPER NS See page 34 for details. NS LIGHT When using the NightShot function to record, you can record clear

Using the Menu62DIGITAL ZOOMYou can select the maximum zoom level in case you want to zoom to a level greater than 10 times while recording on a tape.

Using the MenuUsing the Menu63z Tips• The ID-1 system sends aspect ratio information (16:9, 4:3, or letter box) by inserting signals between video sig

Using the Menu64Using the (MEMORY SET) menu – BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/ALL ERASE/NEW FOLDER, etc.You can select items listed below on the [MEMORY SE

Using the MenuUsing the Menu65QUALITYIMAGE SIZE MOVIE SETIMAGE SIZEREMAINING ALL ERASEYou can delete all the pictures on a “Memory Stick” that are not

Using the Menu66b Notes• The folder will not be deleted even when you delete all the pictures in the folder.• Do not move the POWER switch or press an

Using the MenuUsing the Menu67REC FOLDERAs the default setting, pictures are saved in the 101MSDCF folder. You can select a folder to save your pictur

Using the Menu68Using the (PICT. APPLI.) menu – PICT. EFFECT/SLIDE SHOW/FRAME REC/SMTH INT. REC, etc.You can select items listed below on the PICT.

Using the MenuUsing the Menu69b Note• You cannot add effects to externally input pictures. Also, you cannot output pictures edited with Picture effect

7Advanced operationsUsing the MenuSelecting menu items ...56Using the (CAMERA SET) menu – PROGRAM AE/WHITE BAL./16:9 WIDE, et

Using the Menu70To cancel the slide show, touch [END]. To pause, touch [PAUSE].z Tips• You can select the first picture for the slide show by touching

Using the MenuUsing the Menu712 Select the desired interval by touching / , then touch .You can select from 1 to 120 seconds for the interval.3 Touc

Using the Menu72 INT. REC-STLThis function is useful to observe the movement of clouds or the change of daylight. Your camcorder will shoot a still im

Using the MenuUsing the Menu73Using the (EDIT/PLAY) menu – TITLE/TAPE TITLE/ SEARCH, etc.You can select items listed below on the EDIT/PLAY menu. T

Using the Menu74END SEARCHSEARCHTITLEAny titles you have superimposed using this camcorder can only be viewed on a video cassette device with the inde

Using the MenuUsing the Menu75Colorwhite t yellow t violet t red t cyan t green t blue PositionYou can select from 8 to 9 choices.Sizesmall y large (Y

Using the Menu76TAPE TITLEYou can label a cassette with Cassette Memory (up to 10 letters).The label will be displayed for approximately 5 seconds whe

Using the MenuUsing the Menu77Using the (STANDARD SET) menu – REC MODE/MULTI-SOUND/AUDIO MIX/USB-CAMERA, etc.You can select the items listed below

Using the Menu78b Notes• You can playback a dual sound track cassette on this camcorder. However, you cannot record a dual sound track on this camcord

Using the MenuUsing the Menu79b Notes• When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting.•

Quick Start Guide8Quick Start GuideRecording movies on a tape1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder.To charge the battery, see page 13.2 I

Using the Menu80 DATA CODE REMAININGREMOTE CTRLb Note• The setting returns to [ON] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder for

Using the MenuUsing the Menu81 DISPLAYb Note• You cannot input a signal to your camcorder if you press DISPLAY/BATT INFO while [V-OUT/PANEL] is select

Using the Menu82Using the (TIME/LANGU.) menu – CLOCK SET/WORLD TIME, etc.You can select items listed below on the TIME/LANGU. menu. To select items,

Using the MenuUsing the Menu83Customizing Personal MenuYou can add frequently used menu items to Personal Menu, or sort them in the order you like (cu

Using the Menu84Deleting menu – Delete 1 Touch .2 Touch [P-MENU SET UP].If the desired menu is not displayed on the screen, touch / until the menu i

Using the MenuUsing the Menu854 Touch the menu item you want to move.5 Touch / to move the menu item to the desired place.6 Touch .To sort more item

Dubbing/Editing86Dubbing/EditingConnecting to a VCR or TVYou can record the picture from a VCR or TV to a tape or a “Memory Stick” inserted into your

Dubbing/EditingDubbing/Editing87Dubbing to another tape You can copy and edit the picture played back on your camcorder to other recording devices (su

Dubbing/Editing885 Start playing the cassette on your VCR, or select a TV program.The picture played on the connected device appears on the LCD screen

Dubbing/EditingDubbing/Editing89Dubbing pictures from a tape to a “Memory Stick”You can record movies (with sound recorded in monaural) or still image

Quick Start GuideQuick Start Guide93 Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen.The date and time is not set up in the default sett

Dubbing/Editing90Dubbing still images from a “Memory Stick” to a tapeYou can record still images on a tape.Make sure you have the “Memory Stick” with

Dubbing/EditingDubbing/Editing91Dubbing selected scenes from a tape – Digital program editingYou can select up to 20 scenes (programs) and record them

Dubbing/Editing928 Touch [OTHER DEVICE].9 Touch [EDIT SET].10Touch [CONTROL].11Select [i.LINK] or [IR].When connecting with an i.LINK cableTouch [i.LI

Dubbing/EditingDubbing/Editing93[IR SETUP] code listThe following [IR SETUP] codes are recorded on your camcorder by default. (It is set at “3” as the

Dubbing/Editing94Step 2 : Adjusting the synchronization of the VCRFollow the steps below when you are performing digital program edit for the first t

Dubbing/EditingDubbing/Editing95Recording the selected scenes as programsWhen you are performing a digital program edit for the first time to a tape i

Dubbing/Editing9610Touch [MARK OUT].The ending point of the first program is set, and the lower part of the program mark changes to light blue.11Repea

Dubbing/EditingDubbing/Editing97Dubbing sound to a recorded tape You can record additional audio to the original sound on the tape. You can add sound

Dubbing/Editing98you have recorded afterwards is not output from the speaker. Check the sound by using the headphones or a TV.Recording sound 1 Insert

Dubbing/EditingDubbing/Editing99Checking and adjusting the recorded sound 1 Play back the tape on which you have recorded audio in “Recording sound” (