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Sony Handycam DCR-HC20 User Manual

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Usablecassette
tapes
You can use the mini DV format cassette
only. Use a cassette with the M_I[_ mark.
Mini ?_gu_ .
l_ e,_ is a trademark.
CassetteMemory
There are 2 types of mini DV cassettes: those
wi|h Cassette Memory and 1hose without
Cassetle Memory. Cassettes with Cassette
Memory have the C_J_ (Cassette Memory)
mark. A cassette with Cassette Memory is
recommended for use on your camcorder.
C_|_ is a trademark.
IC memory is mounted on this type of cassetta.
Your camcorder can read and write data such as
dates of recording or titles l?om/lo this memory.
The functions using the Cassette Memory
require successive signals recorded on the tape.
if the tape has a blank section at the beginning
or between recorded sections, titles may not be
displayed properly or the search functions may
not work properly.
To prevent a blank section from being
made on the tape
Touch [END SCH] to go 1othe end of the
recorded section before you begin the next
recording in the following cases:
You have ejected the cassette during
recording.
You have played back the tape.
You have used the EDff SEARCH function.
if there is a blank section or discontinuous
signals on your tape, re-record from the
beginning to the end of the tape as described
above.
Note
The Cassette Memory may not _ncti_l correctly
when you record using a digital video camera
recorder that does not _p_ Cassette Memory, on
atape already _corded on using a Cassette Memo_-
compatible digital video camera recorder.
"_" Tip
The memory capacity of the cassette marked wi_h
¢lq4K is 4k bits. Your camcorder can
accommod_le cassettes having a memory capacity
of up to 16k bits.
Copyrightsignal
When you play back
If the cassette you play back on your camcorder
contains copyright signals, you cannot copy it to
a tape in another video camera connected to
your camcorder.
When you record
You cannot record software on your
camcorder that contains copyright
control signals for copyright protection
of software.
[Cannot record due to copyright protection.]
appears on the LCD screen, or on the TV screen
if you try to record such software.
Your camcorder does not record copyright
control signals on the tape when it records.
Noteson use
To prevent accidental erasure
Slide the write*protect tab on the cassette to set
to SAVE.
REC: The cassette can be recorded.
SAVE: The cassette cannot be recorded (write*
protected).
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BrandSony
ModelHandycam DCR-HC20
CategoryCamcorder
LanguageEnglish

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