Sony SPK-HCC User Manual

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Operating Instructions

Mode d’emploi

Manual de instrucciones

3-097-873-12(1)

© 2007 Sony Corporation   Printed in Japan

The model and serial numbers are located inside of the unit. Record the serial number
in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.

Model No. SPK-HCC   Serial No.

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C

D

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 Civic Office, your household waste disposal service
or the shop where you purchased the product.

NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE U.S.A
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual

could void your authority to operate this equipment.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.  This equipment

generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.  If

this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver

is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
• This Sports Pack SPK-HCC is exclusively for use with the Sony digital video camera

recorder HDR-SR8/SR7/SR5, HDR-CX7/CX6, HDR-UX7/UX5/UX3, HDR-HC7/
HC5/HC3, DCR-SR300/SR290/SR200/SR190/SR100/SR90/SR82/SR72/SR62/
SR52/SR42/SR33/SR32, DCR-DVD908/DVD905/DVD808/DVD805/DVD803/
DVD755/DVD708/DVD705/DVD703/DVD653/DVD608/DVD605/DVD602/
DVD508/DVD506/DVD505/DVD408/DVD406/DVD405/DVD404/DVD403/
DVD308/DVD306/DVD305/DVD304/DVD205/DVD203/DVD202/DVD109/
DVD108/DVD106/DVD105/DVD103/DVD92, DCR-HC96/HC94/HC90/HC48/
HC47/HC46/HC45/HC44/HC43/HC42/HC41/HC39/HC38/HC37/HC36/
HC35/HC33/HC32/HC28/HC27/HC26/HC24/HC23/HC22/HC21/HC19/HC17
* The above video camera models may not be available in all countries/regions.

• The sports pack SPK-HCC is water- and moisture- resistant, making it possible to

use the Sony digital video camera recorder (referred to below as “video camera”).

• Usable at the depth as low as 5 meters (17 feet) under water.
• For using your video camera with this pack, refer to the operating instructions of

the video camera.

• Before you start recording, make sure that the video camera is working correctly

and there is no water leakage.

• Sony does not accept liability for damage to the video camera, battery, etc., when

using the sports pack or for the cost of recording if water leakage occurs as a
result of incorrect use.

• Do not subject the front glass to strong shock, as it may crack.
• Avoid opening the sports pack in the sea or at the beach. Preparation such as

installing and changing the cassette tape, “Memory Stick Duo” and disc should be
done in a place with low humidity and no salty air.

• Do not throw the sports pack into the water.
• Avoid using the sports pack in places with storong waves.
• Avoid using the sports pack under the following situations:

– in a very hot or humid place.
– in water hotter than 40 ˚C (104 ˚F).
– at temperatures lower than 0 ˚C (32 ˚F).

In these situations moisture condensation or water leakage may occur and damage
the equipment.

• Avoid installing the video camera in a humid place. Installing in a humid place will

lead to condensation.

• Use the sports pack for no longer than one hour at a time in temperatures above 35

˚C (95 ˚F).

• Do not leave the sports pack under direct sunlight for a long period of time. If you

cannot avoid leaving the sports pack under direct sunlight, be sure to cover the pack
with a towel or other protection.

If sun oil is on the sports pack, be sure to wash it off thoroughly using lukewarm
water. If the sports pack is left with sun oil on its body, the surface of the sports
pack may become discolored or damaged. (such as cracks on the surface)

If water happens to leak in, stop exposing the sports pack to water immediately.
If the video camera gets wet, take it to the nearest Sony service facility immediately.
Repair costs must be borne by the customer.

The O-ring ensures the waterproof qualities of the sports pack or other equipment.
(See illustration A)

Avoid fitting the O-ring in dusty or sandy locations.

1 Remove the O-ring. (See illustration B)

• To remove the O-ring, press it and slide it in the direction of the arrow as

illustrated. The O-ring has enough slack to be able to be removed easily.
Be careful not to scratch the O-ring with your fingernail.

• Do not use a pointed or metal object to remove the O-ring. This kind of object may

scratch or damage the sports pack groove or O-ring.

• Check carefully for the following. If found, wipe off them with a soft cloth or

tissue paper.
– Is there any dirt, sand, hair, dust, salt, thread scraps, etc. on the O-ring?
– Is there any old grease on the O-ring?

• Lightly run your fingertip around the O-ring to check for any invisible dirt.
• Be careful not to leave any cloth or tissue paper fibers on the O-ring after wiping

it.

• Check the O-ring for cracks, skewing, distortion, fine splitting, scratches, sand

inclusion, etc. Replace the O-ring if it is cracked or scratched.

Grains of sand or hardened salt sometimes get into the groove. Carefully remove
them by blowing with an air spray or by wiping them with a cotton wool bud. Be
careful not to leave any fibers from the cotton wool bud inside.

• Use your fingertips to thinly coat the entire surface of the O-ring with a small

drop of grease. (See illustration C)

• Do not use paper or cloth as fibers may stick to the O-ring.
• Make sure there is always a thin coating of grease on the surface of the O-ring.

Grease protects the O-ring and prevents wear.

• Fit the O-ring immediately after coating it with grease. Do not leave the greased

O-ring on a table or other surface.

Fit the O-ring evenly into the groove paying attention to the following points:
– Check for dirt on the O-ring.
– Check the O-ring is not twisted. (See illustration D)

After replacing the O-ring, close the sports pack without inserting the equipment you
are going to use. Immerse the sports pack in water to a depth of about 15 cm for about
three minutes and check that no water leaks in.

If the sports pack is allowed to dry with sea water still in the O-ring groove, salt
crystals form which may impair the O-ring’s functions.

The serviceable life of the O-ring varies with frequency of use of the sports pack and
conditions. Generally, it is about one year.
Even if the O-ring is not cracked or scratched, deformation or wear reduces its
waterproof qualities. Replace the O-ring with a new one if you find cracks, skewing,
distortion, fine splitting, scratches, sand inclusion, etc.
After replacing, check that no water leaks in.

Use the grease supplied. Using other manufacturer’s grease will damage the O-ring,
and cause water leaks.

Coat the surface of the front glass with the supplied anti-fogging lens solution. This is
effective in anti-fogging.
How to use the anti-fogging lens solution
Apply 2 or 3 drops of the liquid to the front glass and wipe evenly to spread the liquid
out by using the swabs, a soft cloth or tissue paper.

To increase the anti-fogging effect in addition to using the anti-fogging lens solution,
use the desiccant supplied. Insert new one desiccant into the sports pack 1 to 2 hours
before recording. Put the desiccant in the camera mounting shoe rail space inside the
front body. (See illustration E) Be careful not to catch the desiccant with the camera
mounting shoe. Keep the remaining desiccant in its original bag, and keep the bag
firmly closed. Do not return the desiccant to the bag after use, or you will reduce the
effect of the unused desiccant. Use a new desiccant to increase the anti-fogging effect.
Do not leave the desiccant in the sports pack.

You can obtain the O-ring, grease and anti-fogging lens solution at the nearest Sony
dealer.
O-ring (model No. 3-098-143-01)
Grease (model No. 2-582-620-01)
Anti-fogging lens solution (model No. 3-072-039-01)

• After recording in a location with a sea breeze, wash the sports pack thoroughly in

fresh water with the buckles fastened to remove salt and sand, then wipe with a soft
dry cloth. It is recommended that you submerge the sports pack in fresh water for
about 30 minutes. If it is left with salt on it, metal portions may be damaged or rust
may form and cause water leakage. Be careful not to hit the sports pack with other
equipment when submerging the sports pack in fresh water. When the water
pressure is low and the bend of the O-ring is small, an excessive impact may cause
water leakage.

• If sun oil is on the sports pack, be sure to wash it off thoroughly using lukewarm

water.

• Clean the inside of the sports pack with a soft dry cloth. Do not wash the inside of

the sports pack.

Be sure to perform the above maintenance each time you use the sports pack. Do not
use any type of solvent such as alcohol, benzine or thinner for cleaning, as this might
damage the surface finish of the sports pack.

• Attach the spacer supplied with your sports pack to prevent wear of the O-ring. (See

illustration F)

• Close the pack without fastening the buckles to prevent wear of the O-ring.
• Prevent dust from collecting on the O-ring.
• Avoid storing the sports pack in a cold, very hot or humid place, or together with

naphthalene or camphor, as these conditions might damage the unit.

The sound is not

recorded.

Water leaks into

the sports pack.

The recording

and playing back

function does not

work.

The power does

not turn on.

There seems to be

water in the

sports pack.

Plastic (PC, ABS), glass

O-ring, buckles

Stereo

Approx. 159 

×

 148 

×

 220 mm (w / h / d) (6 3/8 

×

 5 7/8 

×

 8 3/4 inches)

Approx. 960 g (2 lb 2 oz) (only sports pack)

Sports pack (1)
Shoulder strap (1)
Camera mounting shoe (A (1)/B (1)/C (1)/D (1)/E (1)/F (1))
Tripod screw plate (1)
Reflex prevention ring (Ø 25 (1)/M30 

×

 Ø 62 (1)/M30 

×

 Ø 43 (1)/M37 

×

 Ø 55 (1))

Grease (1)
Spacer (1)
Anti-fogging lens solution (1)
Desiccant (1)
Set of printed documentation

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

The video camera can be operated with the buttons of the sports pack.

H Selecting the mode

Press the POWER button to turn on the mode lamp and the power of the sports
pack and video camera. The mode is set to CAMERA mode.

If the video camera is left in Standby mode for five minutes or more, it switches off
automatically. This is to preserve the battery.
You can change the “A.SHUT OFF” setting of this function to [Never] using the
video camera. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your video camera.
To return to Standby mode, turn the POWER button to “ON” again.

Press the mode change button to switch between modes in the following sequence.

CAMERA

MEMORY

VCR

Check the selected mode with the mode lamp on the sports pack.

Select CAMERA mode.

Select MEMORY mode.

Select VCR mode.

Some models enable you to shoot moving pictures in MEMORY mode or record still
pictures in CAMERA mode.
For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your video camera.

• Video cameras without the PHOTO button operate in CAMERA mode even when

MEMORY mode is selected on the sports pack.

• The POWER button of the sports pack has priority over the POWER switch of the

video camera.

I Open the retractable mirror

You can shoot while watching the reflection in the retractable mirror.

Release the projections on both wings, and close the lower wing first.

J Recording
Recording moving pictures

Moving pictures are recorded onto a tape, disc, hard disk or “Memory Stick Duo.”

Recording starts.

Press the START/STOP button.
If you press the START/STOP button once more, recording will start again.

Stop recording before turning the POWER button to “OFF.”

Zooming (See illustration J)

• Press the wide button to zoom out.
• Press the telephoto button to zoom in.
Press gently to zoom more slowly.

Still pictures are recorded onto a “Memory Stick Duo,” disc or hard disk.

The green mark at the top of the LCD screen stops flashing and remains on. You can
now record a still picture.
* No image is recorded yet.

The Audio/Remote plug is

not connected.

• The buckles are not

fastened.

• The O-ring is not set

correctly.

• There are scratches or

cracks on the O-ring.

• The battery pack is run out.

• The remote plug is not

connected.

• The tape has run out.

• The “Memory Stick Duo” is

full.

• The safety tab on the

cassette and the “Memory

Stick Duo” is set to

unrecordable position

(when your media has the

safety button).

• The disc has run out of

space.

• The disc has been finalized.

• The hard disk is full.

• Soon after being turned off,

the power does not turn on.

• The sports pack is designed

so that water can flow into

and out of the space

illustrated. (See illustration

G)

Connect the Audio/Remote plug to

the A/V jack or A/V OUT jack on

the video camera.

• Fasten the buckles until they click.

• Put the O-ring in the groove

evenly.

• Replace the O-ring with a new one.

• Charge the battery pack fully.

• Connect the Audio/Remote plug

to the A/V jack or A/V OUT jack

on the video camera.

• Rewind the tape or use a new one.

• Insert another “Memory Stick

Duo” or erase unneeded data from

the “Memory Stick Duo.”

• Slide the safety tab or install a new

cassette tape and a new “Memory

Stick Duo.”

• Use a new disc or format the disc

(except DVD-R, DVD+R DL).

• Unfinalize the disc (except DVD-R,

DVD+R DL).

• Erase unneeded data from the hard

disk drive.

• Leave the sports pack for 1 second

or more after the mode lamp on the

sports pack goes out and turn the

sports pack on again.

• This space is sealed from the

inside. Drops of water in this space

do not indicate a malfunction.

The image shown on the screen is recorded.

1 You cannot use Nightshot or other function for shooting in the dark with the sports

pack.

2 You cannot use a video camera’s flash or tele-macro functions with the sports pack.
3 Some models let you select the recording media (“Memory Stick Duo,” disc or hard

disk). For details, refer to the operating instructions of the video camera.

4 There are several kinds of “Memory Stick Duo.” They vary according to the type of

video camera. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the video camera.

K Playing back

You can play back the image by pointing the remote commander toward the remote
sensor (located on the front center of the sports pack). You cannot hear sound.
Use the remote commander for all other functions. For details, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with your video camera.

If “Remote Commander” in the menu of your video camera is set to “OFF,” change it
to “ON.”
You cannot use this function with a video camera that does not have a remote
commander supplied.

L Removing the Video Camera

L-1)

For details, refer to step 1 of “Installing the Video Camera” in the Sports Pack
Preparation Guide.

Before opening the sports pack, wipe moisture off the sports pack and yourself. Do
not allow water on the video camera.

3 Pull out the camera mounting shoe. (See illustration L-3)

Holding the camera mounting shoe by the knobs on one side of it, press the knobs
and extract the video camera slowly.

Make sure you disconnect the Audio/Remote plug properly by holding the plug
part.
Do not disconnect the plug by holding the cord part, or pull the camera mounting
shoe out while the plug is connected. Doing so may damage the plug or video
camera’s jack.

B

F

Traitement des appareils électriques et électroniques en fin de vie
(Applicable dans les pays de l’Union Européenne et aux autres pays
européens disposant de systèmes de collecte sélective)
Ce symbole, apposé sur le produit ou sur son emballage, indique que ce

produit ne doit pas être traité avec les déchets ménagers. Il doit être remis à

un point de collecte approprié pour le recyclage des équipements électriques

et électroniques. En s’assurant que ce produit est bien mis au rebut de

manière appropriée, vous aiderez à prévenir les conséquences négatives

potentielles pour l’environnement et la santé humaine. Le recyclage des

matériaux aidera à préserver les ressources naturelles. Pour toute information

supplémentaire au sujet du recyclage de ce produit, vous pouvez contacter

votre municipalité, votre déchetterie ou le magasin où vous avez acheté le

produit.

• Le caisson SPK-HCC est exclusivement destiné aux modèles de caméscope

numérique de Sony suivants : HDR-SR8/SR7/SR5, HDR-CX7/CX6, HDR-UX7/
UX5/UX3, HDR-HC7/HC5/HC3, DCR-SR300/SR290/SR200/SR190/SR100/SR90/
SR82/SR72/SR62/SR52/SR42/SR33/SR32, DCR-DVD908/DVD905/DVD808/
DVD805/DVD803/DVD755/DVD708/DVD705/DVD703/DVD653/DVD608/
DVD605/DVD602/DVD508/DVD506/DVD505/DVD408/DVD406/DVD405/
DVD404/DVD403/DVD308/DVD306/DVD305/DVD304/DVD205/DVD203/
DVD202/DVD109/DVD108/DVD106/DVD105/DVD103/DVD92, DCR-HC96/
HC94/HC90/HC48/HC47/HC46/HC45/HC44/HC43/HC42/HC41/HC39/
HC38/HC37/HC36/HC35/HC33/HC32/HC28/HC27/HC26/HC24/HC23/
HC22/HC21/HC19/HC17.
* Il est possible que tous les modèles de caméscopes décrits ci-dessus ne soient pas

disponibles dans tous les pays/régions.

• Le caisson SPK-HCC est résistant à l’eau et à l’humidité, ce qui permet d’utiliser le

caméscope numérique Sony dans ce type d’environnement (désigné par
« caméscope » dans la suite du document).

• Vous pouvez l’utiliser sous l’eau jusqu’à 5 mètres (17 pieds) de profondeur.
• Pour utiliser votre caméscope avec ce caisson, reportez-vous au mode d’emploi du

caméscope.

• Avant de commencer un enregistrement, assurez-vous que le caméscope

fonctionne correctement et qu’il n’y a pas d’infiltration d’eau.

• Sony décline toute responsabilité pour tout dommage provoqué au caméscope, à la

batterie, etc., lors de l’utilisation du caisson ou pour la perte d’un enregistrement
en cas d’infiltration d’eau du fait d’une utilisation incorrecte du produit.

• Ne soumettez pas la vitre avant à des chocs importants, car elle pourrait se fissurer.
• Evitez d’ouvrir le caisson dans la mer ou sur la plage. Les opérations préparatoires,

telles que la mise en place et le remplacement d’une cassette, du « Memory Stick
Duo » et du disque, doivent être effectuées à l’abri de l’humidité et de l’air salin.

• Ne jetez pas le caisson dans l’eau.
• N’utilisez pas le caisson en cas de fortes vagues.
• N’utilisez pas le caisson dans les conditions suivantes :

– dans un endroit très chaud ou humide ;
– dans une eau à plus de 40 °C (104 °F) ;
– sous des températures inférieures à 0 °C (32 °F).
Dans de telles conditions, le matériel pourrait être endommagé par une condensation
ou une infiltration d’eau.

• Evitez d’installer le caméscope dans un endroit humide. De la condensation

risquerait de se former à l’intérieur.

• N’utilisez pas le caisson plus d’une heure lorsque la température est supérieure à 35

°C (95 °F).

• Evitez d’exposer le caisson à la lumière directe du soleil pendant une période

prolongée. Si ce n’est pas possible, veillez à le couvrir d’une serviette ou d’une autre
protection.

Si de la crème solaire est tombée sur le caisson, prenez soin de l’éliminer
convenablement avec de l’eau tiède. A défaut, la surface du caisson risque d’être
décolorée ou endommagée (craquelures).

Si de l’eau s’infiltre dans le caisson, arrêtez immédiatement de l’exposer à l’eau.
Si le caméscope est mouillé, portez-le immédiatement chez le revendeur Sony le plus
proche.
Les frais de réparation seront à la charge de l’utilisateur.

Le joint torique garantit l’étanchéité du caisson ou de tout autre équipement. (Voir
illustration A)

Evitez de fixer le joint torique si vous vous trouvez dans un lieu sablonneux ou
poussiéreux.

1 Retirez le joint torique. (Voir illustration B)

• Pour retirer le joint torique, appuyez légèrement dessus, puis faites-le glisser dans

le sens de la flèche, comme indiqué sur l’illustration. Le joint torique est
suffisamment lâche pour permettre un retrait aisé.
Prenez garde à ne pas érafler le joint torique avec vos ongles.

• N’utilisez pas d’objet pointu ou métallique pour retirer le joint. Ce type d’objet

risque, en effet, d’érafler ou d’endommager la rainure du caisson ou le joint
torique.

• Vérifiez attentivement la présence éventuelle des éléments ci-dessous. Le cas

échéant, nettoyez le joint à l’aide d’un chiffon doux ou d’un mouchoir en papier.
– Saletés, sable, cheveux, poussière, sel, particules, etc.
– Substances graisseuses.

• Passez légèrement votre doigt sur le joint torique pour détecter d’éventuelles

saletés invisibles.

• Assurez-vous de ne pas laisser de fibres de tissu ou de papier sur le joint torique

après l’avoir nettoyé.

• Assurez-vous que le joint torique ne comporte aucune craquelure, déformation,

distorsion, coupure, éraflure, incrustation de sable. Remplacez-le s’il est fendu ou
éraflé.

Des grains de sable ou de sel s’incrustent parfois dans la rainure. Retirez-les
soigneusement à l’aide d’un pulvérisateur à air ou d’un disque de coton. Prenez
garde à ne pas laisser de fibres de coton à l’intérieur.

• Avec les doigts, étalez une petite goutte de graisse en fine couche sur toute la

surface du joint torique. (Voir illustration C)

• N’utilisez pas de mouchoir en papier ni de tissu, car les fibres risquent de coller

au joint.

• Assurez-vous qu’une fine couche de graisse recouvre en permanence la surface du

joint. La graisse protège le joint et prévient l’usure.

• Fixez le joint immédiatement après l’avoir enduit de graisse. Ne posez pas le joint

enduit de graisse sur une table ou une autre surface.

Fixez le joint uniformément dans la rainure, en respectant les points suivants :
– Vérifiez qu’il n’y a pas de saleté sur le joint.
– Vérifiez que le joint n’est pas tordu. (Voir illustration D)

Après avoir replacé le joint torique, fermez le caisson sans insérer l’équipement que
vous allez utiliser. Plongez le caisson dans l’eau à une profondeur d’environ 15 cm
pendant trois minutes environ et assurez-vous que l’eau ne pénètre pas.

Si vous faites sécher le caisson alors que la rainure du joint d’étanchéité contient
encore de l’eau de mer, des cristaux de sel vont se former et peuvent réduire
l’étanchéité.

La durée de vie du joint torique varie selon la fréquence et les conditions d’utilisation
du caisson. Elle est généralement d’un an environ.
Même si le joint n’est pas craquelé ni éraflé, la déformation ou l’usure réduit ses
qualités d’étanchéité. Remplacez le joint par un nouveau s’il est craquelé, déformé,
tordu, coupé, éraflé, incrusté de sable, etc.
Une fois le remplacement effectué, vérifiez qu’il n’y a aucune infiltration d’eau.

Utilisez la graisse fournie. L’emploi de la graisse d’un autre fabricant endommagerait
le joint torique et provoquerait des infiltrations d’eau.

(Suite á la page arrière)

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 Cheveux v Poussière

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 Craquelure v Déformation

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 Coupures v Eraflures v Incrustations

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 Skewing v Distortion

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 Scratches v Sand