Sony HC42 Camcorder User Manual


 
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DCR-HC32/HC42 2-584-906-11(1)
Functions used for recording/playback, etc.
1
3
2
For DCR-HC42:
4
5
6
7
For DCR-HC32:
7
6
4
5
8
Recording
To use zoom ......................
Move the power zoom lever slightly for
a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster
zoom.
Wider range of
view:
(Wide angle)
Close view:
(
Telephoto
)
• You cannot change the zoom speed with the
zoom buttons on the LCD frame.
• The minimum distance required between your
camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus
is about 1 cm (about 1/2 in.) for wide angle and
about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto.
• You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] if you want to
zoom to a level greater than the following (p
44):
– 20 times (DCR-HC32)
– 12 times (DCR-HC42)
To record in dark places (NightShot
plus) ....................................
Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch
to ON. ( and [“NIGHTSHOT PLUS”]
appear.)
To record an image brighter, use Super
NightShot plus function (p. 43).
To record an image more faithful to the original
colors, use Color Slow Shutter function (p. 43).
The NightShot plus and Super NightShot plus
function use infrared light. Therefore, do not
cover the infrared port
with your fingers or
other objects.
Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 42)
when it is hard to focus automatically.
Do not use these functions in bright places. This
may cause a malfunction.