Sony DCR-HC33E Benutzerhandbuch

DCR-HC32E/HC33E/HC39E/HC42E/HC43E 2-584-907-11(1)

•  The video head suffers from wear after long 

use. If you cannot obtain a clear image even 
after using a cleaning cassette, it might be 
because the video head is worn. Please contact 
your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony 
service facility to have the video head replaced.

•  Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD 

screen, as it may cause damage.

•  If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a 

residual image may appear on the LCD screen. 
This is not a malfunction.

•  While using your camcorder, the back of 

the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a 
malfunction.

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If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen 
dirty, it is recommended you use a soft 
cloth to clean it. When you use the LCD 
Cleaning Kit (optional), do not apply the 
cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen. 
Use cleaning paper moistened with the 
liquid.

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The buttons on the touch panel may not 
work correctly. If this happens, follow the 
procedure below. It is recommended you 
connect your camcorder

 or the Handycam 

Station

 to the wall socket using the supplied 

AC Adaptor during the operation.

 Slide the POWER switch down to turn on 

the PLAY/EDIT lamp.

 Disconnect cables other than that of the 

AC Adaptor from your camcorder or the 
Handycam Station, then eject the cassette 
and “Memory Stick Duo” from your 
camcorder.

 Touch 

 

 [MENU]  

 

(STANDARD SET) 

 [CALIBRATION] 

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.

CALIBRATION

Touch the "x"

1/3

CANCEL

 Touch the “×” displayed on the screen with 

the corner of the “Memory Stick Duo” or 
the like. 

The position of the “×” changes. 

 

Touch [CANCEL] to cancel.

If you did not press the right spot, start 
from step 

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 again.

•  You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if it is 

rotated.

•  You also can calibrate the screen with the 

following procedure.
1 Slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG).
2 Perform step 

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3 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to 

select the PLAY/EDIT mode while pressing 
DISP/BATT INFO on your camcorder, then 
press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for about 5 
seconds. 

4 Perform step 

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•  If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body 

with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, 
and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.

•  Avoid the following to avoid damage to the 

finish.
–  Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine, 

alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent and 
insecticide.

–  Handling with above substances on your 

hands.

–  Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or 

vinyl objects for a long period of time.

•  Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft 

cloth in the following instances:
–  When there are fingerprints on the lens 

surface.

Maintenance and precautions 

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