Sony DCR-HC32E User Manual

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

Table of Contents

Step 1: Checking supplied items ...............................................................7
Step 2: Charging the battery pack .............................................................8
Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly  ...........12
Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder .....................................13
Step 5: Using the touch panel .................................................................14

Changing the language setting .....................................................................14

Checking the screen indicators (Display guide) ...........................................14

Step 6: Setting the date and time ............................................................15
Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” ....................................16
Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture 

(DCR-HC39E/HC42E/HC43E)  ......................................................17

Recording/Playback with ease (Easy Handycam) ...................................18
Recording ................................................................................................20
Playback ..................................................................................................21
Functions used for recording/playback, etc. ............................................22

Recording
 

To use zoom

 

To record in dark places (NightShot plus) 

 

To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects

 

To adjust the focus for an off center subject (SPOT FOCUS)

 

To fix the exposure for the selected subject (Flexible spot meter)

 

To record in mirror mode

 

To use a tripod

Playback
 

To play back the images in sequence

 

To use PB zoom

Recording/playback
 

To check the remaining battery (Battery Info)

 

To turn off the operation confirmation beep

 

To use special effects

 

To initialize the settings

 

Other part names and functions

Indicators displayed during recording/playback .......................................26