Sony DCR-PC330 / DCR-PC330E (serv.man3) Service Manual ▷ View online
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Step 4: Adjusting the
LCD panel and
viewfinder
LCD panel and
viewfinder
Adjusting the LCD panel
You can adjust the angle and brightness of
the LCD panel to meet various recording
situations.
the LCD panel to meet various recording
situations.
Even when there are obstructions between you
and the subject, you can check the subject on the
LCD screen during recording by adjusting the
angle of the LCD panel.
and the subject, you can check the subject on the
LCD screen during recording by adjusting the
angle of the LCD panel.
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the
camcorder, then rotate it to the desired
position.
camcorder, then rotate it to the desired
position.
To adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen
screen
1
Touch .
2
Touch [LCD BRIGHT].
If the item is not displayed on the screen,
touch
If the item is not displayed on the screen,
touch
/
. If you cannot find it, touch
[MENU],
(STANDARD SET) menu,
then touch [LCD/VF SET] (p. 78).
3
Adjust the item with
/
, then
touch .
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Tips
• If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens
side, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD
screen facing out.
screen facing out.
• If you are using the battery pack for power source,
you can adjust the brightness by selecting [LCD BL
LEVEL] from the [LCD/VF SET] on the
LEVEL] from the [LCD/VF SET] on the
(STANDARD SET) menu
(p. 78)
.
• When you use your camcorder in bright conditions
using the battery pack, set the LCD BACKLIGHT
switch to OFF. This position saves battery power.
switch to OFF. This position saves battery power.
Adjusting the viewfinder
You can view images using the viewfinder
when you close the LCD panel. Use the
viewfinder when the battery is running out, or
when the screen is hard to see.
when you close the LCD panel. Use the
viewfinder when the battery is running out, or
when the screen is hard to see.
1
Extend the viewfinder.
2
Adjust the viewfinder lens adjustment
lever until the picture is clear.
lever until the picture is clear.
To use the viewfinder during operation
When you are recording on a tape or a “Memory
Stick,” you can adjust the exposure (p. 32) and
fader (p. 38) while checking the image on the
viewfinder. Have the LCD panel rotated 180
degrees and closed with the screen facing out.
Stick,” you can adjust the exposure (p. 32) and
fader (p. 38) while checking the image on the
viewfinder. Have the LCD panel rotated 180
degrees and closed with the screen facing out.
Press OPEN and open the LCD panel.
Maximum
180 degrees
180 degrees
Maximum
90 degrees
90 degrees
LCD BACKLIGHT switch
Viewfinder lens adjustment lever
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1
Set the power mode to CAMERA-TAPE
or CAMERA-MEMORY (p. 16).
or CAMERA-MEMORY (p. 16).
2
Extend the viewfinder, and close the
LCD panel with the screen facing out.
LCD panel with the screen facing out.
appears on the screen.
3
Touch .
4
Touch [YES].
The LCD screen is turned off.
The LCD screen is turned off.
5
Touch the LCD screen while checking
the display in the viewfinder.
[EXPOSURE], etc. are displayed.
the display in the viewfinder.
[EXPOSURE], etc. are displayed.
6
Touch the button you want to set.
•
•
[EXPOSURE]:
Adjust with
/
and touch
.
•
[FADER]:
Touch it repeatedly to select a
desired effect (only in the CAMERA-
TAPE mode).
TAPE mode).
•
:
The LCD screen lights up.
To hide the buttons on the LCD screen,
touch .
touch .
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Tip
• To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder backlight,
select
(STANDARD SET) menu, [LCD/VF
SET], then [VF B.LIGHT] (when you are using the
battery pack, p. 78).
battery pack, p. 78).
Step 5: Setting the
date and time
date and time
Set the date and time when using this
camcorder for the first time. If you do not set
the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen
appears every time you turn on your
camcorder.
camcorder for the first time. If you do not set
the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen
appears every time you turn on your
camcorder.
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Note
• If you do not use your camcorder for about 3
months, the built-in rechargeable button-type
battery gets discharged and the date and time
settings may be cleared from the memory. In that
case, charge the rechargeable button-type battery
(p. 124) and then set the date and time again.
battery gets discharged and the date and time
settings may be cleared from the memory. In that
case, charge the rechargeable button-type battery
(p. 124) and then set the date and time again.
1
Turn on your camcorder (p. 16).
2
Press OPEN and open the LCD panel.
Proceed to step 7 when you set the clock for
the first time.
the first time.
3
Touch .
OPEN
POWER switch
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4
Touch [MENU].
5
Select
(TIME/LANGU.)
with
/
, then touch
.
6
Select [CLOCK SET] with
/
,
then touch
.
7
Set [Y] (year) with
/
, then touch
.
You can set any year up to the year 2079.
8
Set [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and
minute in the same way as was done in
step 7, then couch
minute in the same way as was done in
step 7, then couch
.
For midnight, set it to 12:00AM.
For midday, set it to 12:00PM.
For midday, set it to 12:00PM.
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Step 6: Inserting the
recording media
recording media
Inserting a cassette tape
You can use mini DV
cassettes only.
For details on these cassettes (such as write-
protection), see page 116.
protection), see page 116.
b
Note
• Do not force the cassette into the compartment. This
may cause a malfunction of your camcorder.
1
Slide the OPEN/ZEJECT
lever in
the direction of the arrow and open the
lid.
lid.
The cassette compartment automatically
comes out and opens up.
comes out and opens up.
2
Insert a cassette with its window-side
facing up.
facing up.
3
Press .
The cassette compartment automatically
slides back in.
slides back in.
4
Close the lid.
To eject the cassette
1
Slide the OPEN/ZEJECT
lever in the
direction of the arrow and open the lid.
The cassette compartment automatically
comes out.
The cassette compartment automatically
comes out.
2
Take out the cassette, then press
.
The cassette compartment automatically
slides back in.
slides back in.
3
Close the lid.
Lid
OPEN/
Z
EJECT
lever
Window-side
Push the center of the
back of the cassette
lightly.
back of the cassette
lightly.
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