Sony SPK-HC User manual

3-088-916-12 (1)

Sports Pack

2004 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan

SPK-HC

Operating Instructions

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Sports Pack

SPK-HC

2-GB

Features and Precautions

•This Sports Pack SPK-HC is exclusively for use with the Sony digital

video camera recorder DCR-HC40/HC30/HC20/HC18/HC16/HC15/

HC14/DVD201/DVD101/DVD91/TRV33/TRV22/TRV19/TRV14/

TRV12.

•The splash-proof sports pack SPK-HC is water- and moisture- resistant,

making it possible to use the Sony digital video camera recorder.

•Usable at the depth as low as 2 meters (6.5 feet) under water.

•For using your video camera recorder with this pack, refer to the

operating instructions of the recorder.

•Before you start recording, make sure that the video camera recorder

is working correctly and there is no water leakage.

•Sony does not accept liability for damage to the video camera

recorder, battery, etc., when using the sports pack or for the cost of

recording if water leakage occurs as a result of incorrect use.

Table of contents

Features and Precautions .................................................................................... 2

Precautions on Use ............................................................................................... 3

Maintenance .......................................................................................................... 5

Preparing ............................................................................................................... 6

Using the Sports Pack ........................................................................................ 13

Identifying parts ................................................................................................. 20

Troubleshooting.................................................................................................. 21

Specifications....................................................................................................... 22

3-GB

Precautions on 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, the “Memory Stick”

and the 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.

In these situations moisture condensation or water leakage may occur

and damage the equipment.

•Avoid installing the video camera recorder 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)

Water Leakage

If water happens to leak in, stop exposing the sports pack to water

immediately.

If the video camera recorder gets wet, take it to the nearest Sony service

facility immediately.

Repair costs must be borne by the customer.

4-GB

Precautions on Use (continued)

Notes on the Waterproof Gasket

•Check that there are no scratches or cracks on the waterproof gasket as

they may allow water to leak in. If there are scratches or cracks, replace

the damaged waterproof gasket with a new one.

Do not remove the waterproof gasket with a metal tool or a tool with a

sharp point.

•After checking that there are no cracks or dust on the waterproof gasket,

coat it slightly with the supplied grease using your finger. This will

prevent wearing.

While applying the grease, recheck for cracks or dust.

Never use cloth or paper for greasing as the fibers may cling.

Do not use any type of grease other than that supplied, as it may damage

the waterproof gasket.

•Put the waterproof gasket in the grooves evenly, with the tapering side

up. Never twist it.

•The useful life of the waterproof gasket depends upon the maintenance

and the frequency of use, but we recommend changing it once a year. To

replace the waterproof gasket, please consult the nearest Sony dealer. Be

sure to check the water leakage after replacing the waterproof gasket.

Checking for the water leakage after replacing the

waterproof gasket

Check for the water leakage before installing the video camera recorder.

Close the sports pack without installing the video camera recorder, and

keep the sports pack submerged under water at a depth of about 15 cm (6

inches) for about 3 minutes and then check for water leakage.

Tapering side up

Groove Groove

Groove

5-GB

Maintenance

After Recording

After recording in a location subject to sea breezes, wash the sports pack

with fresh water with the buckles fastened thoroughly, 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.

•If you get suntan lotion or other greasy substances on your sports pack,

wash it off with tepid water.

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

of the pack.

•Do not use any type of solvent such as alcohol, benzine or thinner for

cleaning, as this might damage the finish.

Anti-fogging lens solution

Coat the surface of the glass with the supplied anti-fogging lens solution.

This is effective in preventing from fogging.

How to use the anti-fogging lens solution

Apply 2 or 3 drops of the liquid to the front glass and the glass of the eye

cup and wipe evenly to spread the liquid out by using the swabs, a soft

cloth or tissue paper.

When storing the sports pack

•Attach the spacer supplied with your sports pack to prevent wear of the

waterproof gasket.

•Close the pack without fastening the buckles to prevent wear of the

waterproof gasket.

•Prevent dust from collecting on the waterproof gasket.

•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.

6-GB

Preparing

For details, please refer to the operating instructions supplied with your

video camera recorder.

Preparing the Video Camera Recorder

1Remove filter, conversion lens, lens cap or the shoulder strap

from the video camera recorder.

When using DCR-HC40/HC30/HC20/HC18/HC16 models, open the

lens shutter.

2Install the battery pack.

3Insert the media.

When using DCR-HC40/HC30/HC20/HC18/HC16/HC15/HC14/TRV33/

TRV22/TRV19/TRV14/TRV12

Insert a cassette tape and “Memory Stick.”

When using DCR-DVD201/DVD101/DVD91

Insert a disc.

Unlock the safety tab on the “Memory Stick” and the cassette tape, and

make them possible to record images.

Be sure that the tape, the “Memory Stick” and the disc have enough

space to record images.

Be sure that the disc is not finalized.

4Attach the reflex prevention ring.

The reflex prevention ring to a certain extent prevents reflection of the

lens ring section of your video camera recorder on the front glass.

5Extend the viewfinder of your video camera recorder to its

fullest.

6When shooting with the LCD screen, turn the LCD panel over

and move back to the video camera recorder with the LCD

screen facing out.

When using DCR-HC40/HC30/HC20/HC18/HC16, shoot with the

LCD screen.

7Set the functions, such as focusing and lightning, to AUTO.

Refer to the operating instructions of your video camera recorder.

7-GB

Selecting the Camera Mounting Shoe

Prepare the correct camera mounting shoe for your video camera recorder.

1Choose the mounting shoe and the arrow number according

to the table below.

mounting shoe arrow number model

DCR-HC15/HC14

A1DCR-TRV33/TRV22/TRV19/TRV14/

TRV12

2DCR-DVD201/DVD101/DVD91

B–

DCR-HC40/HC30/HC20/HC18/

HC16

2When using mounting shoe A, align the tripod screw plate

with the chosen arrow number on the mounting shoe before

attaching.

Upon leaving the factory, the tripod screw plate is attached and

aligned with arrow number 1 on mounting shoe A.

Attaching the tripod screw plate to mounting shoe A

Move the tripod screw plate to the arrow number until it clicks.

arrow number 1 arrow number 2

8-GB

Preparing (continued)

Installing the Video Camera Recorder

Turn the POWER switch of the video camera recorder to “OFF” (CHG),

and leave the POWER switch of the sports pack “OFF.”

1Attach the camera mounting shoe.

Use the metal parts of shoulder strap as shown in the illustration.

2Release the buckles.

1Slide the unlock button in the direction of the arrow, and release

the buckles.

2Open the rear body.

3Coat the front glass with anti-fogging lens solution.

Apply 2 to 3 drops of the anti-fogging lens solution provided onto the

inside surface of the front glass of the sports pack.

4Remove foreign materials.

Remove foreign materials such as dust, sand or hair from the

waterproof gasket, the groove and any surface it touches. Then, put

the grease evenly on the water-proof gasket.

If the body is closed with such materials present, these areas may be

damaged and water may leak in.

Use metal parts of

shoulder belt.

9-GB

5Connect the plugs to the each jacks of the video camera

recorder.

Depending on your video camera recorder, according to the following

illustrations, firmly insert the remote plug into LANC jack or

REMOTE jack and the microphone plug into the MIC (PLUG IN

POWER) jack.

When using DCR-HC40/HC30/HC20/HC18/HC16

When using DCR-HC15/HC14/TRV33/TRV22/TRV19/TRV14/TRV12

When the plugs are inserted in the direction of the diagram, pinch the

cord clamper with your fingers and move the direction of the plugs in

the direction of the arrow as shown in the diagram.

LANC Jack

MIC Jack (PLUG IN

POWER)

LANC Jack

MIC Jack (PLUG IN

POWER)

10-GB

Preparing (continued)

When using DCR-DVD201/DVD101/DVD91

1Move the cord clamper in the direction of the arrow with cables

arranged and fit two cord clampers in order.

2Connect the microphone plug to the MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack and

move the remote plug in the direction of the disc cover of the video

camera recorder.

3Connect the remote plug to the REMOTE jack.

Note

Be sure that both plugs are connected firmly.

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