Sony DCR-HC30/HC40 User Manual

Recording

Recording a still image on a
“Memory Stick Duo” while
recording movies on a tape

Press PHOTO fully during tape recording.

To record still images in standby mode

Press and hold PHOTO lightly. Check the
image and press it fully.

Tip

• For DCR-HC40:

The image size is set to [640 × 480].
If you want to record a still image in a different size,
use the Memory photo recording function (p. 31).

Notes

• You cannot record a still image on a “Memory Stick

Duo” during the following operations:
– [16:9 WIDE] mode
– Memory overlap
– MEMORY MIX function
– [INTERVAL REC] (interval recording)

• Titles are not recorded on a “Memory Stick Duo.”

Recording with ease

– Easy Handycam

With this Easy Handycam operation, most of
the camera settings are set to automatic
mode, only basic functions become available,
and screen font size increases for easy
viewing. Even first time users can enjoy easy
recording. Before recording, follow steps 1 to
7 in “Getting started” (p. 15 to p. 25)

Recording a movie

During Easy Handycam operation, you can
record movies on a tape only. To record
movies on a “Memory Stick Duo,” see
page 26 (MPEG MOVIE EX).

Set the LENS COVER switch to
OPEN.

Open the LCD panel.

PHOTO

P-MENU

60min

0:00:10

REC

Recording is
complete when the
scrolling stops.

EASY

Camera recording lamp

REC START/STOP

POWER switch

PHOTO