Sony DCR-HC33E User Manual

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DCR-HC32E/HC33E/HC39E/HC42E/HC43E 2-584-907-13(1)
Read this first
Before operating the unit, please read this 
manual thoroughly, and retain it for future 
reference.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, 
do not expose the unit to rain or 
moisture.
FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE 
UNITED KINGDOM
NOTICE ON THE SUPPLIED AC 
ADAPTOR
A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is 
fitted to this equipment for your safety and 
convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be 
replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied 
one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 
(i.e., marked with 
 or   mark) must be used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a 
detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse 
cover after you change the fuse. Never use the 
plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose 
the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony 
service station.
FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE
ATTENTION
The electromagnetic fields at the specific 
frequencies may influence the picture and sound 
of this camcorder. 
This product has been tested and found compliant 
with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for 
using connection cables shorter than 3 meters 
(9.8 feet).
Notice
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes 
data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart 
the application or disconnect and connect the 
communication cable (USB, etc.) again.
Disposal of Old Electrical 
& Electronic Equipment 
(Applicable in the 
European Union and 
other European countries 
with separate collection 
systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging 
indicates that this product shall not be treated as 
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over 
to the applicable collection point for the recycling 
of electrical and electronic equipment. By 
ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you 
will help prevent potential negative consequences 
for the environment and human health, which 
could otherwise be caused by inappropriate 
waste handling of this product. The recycling of 
materials will help to conserve natural resources. 
For more detailed information about recycling of 
this product, please contact your local city office, 
your household waste disposal service or the shop 
where you purchased the product.
Applicable Accessories: “Memory Stick Duo” 
and Remote Commander
Notes on use
Your camcorder is supplied with two 
kinds of operations guides.
– “Operating Guide” (This manual)
– “First Step Guide” for using the supplied 
software (stored on the supplied CD-
ROM)
On the types of recording media you 
can use in your camcorder
• A mini DV cassette marked with 
(mini DV cassettes with Cassette Memory 
are incompatible) (p. 103).
• “Memory Stick Duo” marked with 
 
(p. 104).