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... this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to rain or moisture. For customers in the literature accompanying the appliance. This symbol is intended to alert the user to...(fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the ...
... this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to rain or moisture. For customers in the literature accompanying the appliance. This symbol is intended to alert the user to...(fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the ...
Operating Guide
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... operational for long periods of time may cause malfunctions. • Do not aim at dusk. Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack • Before connecting your camcorder to the copyright laws. 4 To view your recordings on a TV, you insert the connector plug forcibly in the wrong ...TV. • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may cause a malfunction of recording media you can use Your camcorder is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. • The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely ...
... operational for long periods of time may cause malfunctions. • Do not aim at dusk. Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack • Before connecting your camcorder to the copyright laws. 4 To view your recordings on a TV, you insert the connector plug forcibly in the wrong ...TV. • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may cause a malfunction of recording media you can use Your camcorder is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. • The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely ...
Operating Guide
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Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 9 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 10 Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly ...........14 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder 15 Step 5: Using the touch panel 16 Changing ... a tape or a "Memory Stick Duo 18 Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture (DCR-HC42 19 Recording/Playback Recording/Playback with ease (Easy Handycam 20 Recording 22 Playback 23 Functions used for recording/playback, etc 24 Recording To use zoom To record in dark places...
Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 9 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 10 Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly ...........14 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder 15 Step 5: Using the touch panel 16 Changing ... a tape or a "Memory Stick Duo 18 Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture (DCR-HC42 19 Recording/Playback Recording/Playback with ease (Easy Handycam 20 Recording 22 Playback 23 Functions used for recording/playback, etc 24 Recording To use zoom To record in dark places...
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... convert function 80 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 82 Warning indicators and messages 100 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 105 Usable cassette tapes 106 About the "Memory Stick 107 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 109 About i.LINK 110 Maintenance and precautions 111 Using the Strap Belt as a wrist strap 115 Attaching the Shoulder Strap...
... convert function 80 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 82 Warning indicators and messages 100 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 105 Usable cassette tapes 106 About the "Memory Stick 107 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 109 About i.LINK 110 Maintenance and precautions 111 Using the Strap Belt as a wrist strap 115 Attaching the Shoulder Strap...
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... cord (1) (p. 10) Rechargeable battery pack (1) (p. 10, 109) NP-FP30 (DCR-HC32) NP-FP50 (DCR-HC42) CD-ROM "Picture Package Ver.1.5" (1) (p. 70) Shoe cover (1) Attached to the camcorder. A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 34, 59) USB cable (1) (p. 70) Shoulder Strap (1) (p. 115) 9 Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Getting Started Handycam Station (1) (p. 10) Wireless...
... cord (1) (p. 10) Rechargeable battery pack (1) (p. 10, 109) NP-FP30 (DCR-HC32) NP-FP50 (DCR-HC42) CD-ROM "Picture Package Ver.1.5" (1) (p. 70) Shoe cover (1) Attached to the camcorder. A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 34, 59) USB cable (1) (p. 70) Shoulder Strap (1) (p. 115) 9 Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Getting Started Handycam Station (1) (p. 10) Wireless...
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... CHG (charge) lamp lights up to the bottom. POWER switch Handycam Station DC plug DC IN jack To the wall outlet AC Adaptor 1 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it to your camcorder. With the mark facing up DC IN jack 4 ...Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. 5 Insert the camcorder into the Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack cover. 10 Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (P series) (p. 109) after attaching it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the ...
... CHG (charge) lamp lights up to the bottom. POWER switch Handycam Station DC plug DC IN jack To the wall outlet AC Adaptor 1 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it to your camcorder. With the mark facing up DC IN jack 4 ...Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. 5 Insert the camcorder into the Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack cover. 10 Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (P series) (p. 109) after attaching it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the ...
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... wall outlet AC Adaptor When storing the battery pack Fully discharge the battery before storing it for an extended period (p. 110). Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the Handycam Station holding both your camcorder connected to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. • You can operate your camcorder and the Handycam Station. Getting Started 6 The CHG (charge...
... wall outlet AC Adaptor When storing the battery pack Fully discharge the battery before storing it for an extended period (p. 110). Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the Handycam Station holding both your camcorder connected to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. • You can operate your camcorder and the Handycam Station. Getting Started 6 The CHG (charge...
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... (supplied) NP-FP50 85 105 120 150 NP-FP70 NP-FP90 255 310 455 550 For DCR-HC42: Battery pack NP-FP50 (supplied) NP-FP70 NP-FP90 LCD panel opened* 105 225 400 LCD panel closed . For DCR-HC32: Battery pack Continuous recording time Typical recording time* NP-FP30 (supplied) NP-FP50 NP-FP70 NP...
... (supplied) NP-FP50 85 105 120 150 NP-FP70 NP-FP90 255 310 455 550 For DCR-HC42: Battery pack NP-FP50 (supplied) NP-FP70 NP-FP90 LCD panel opened* 105 225 400 LCD panel closed . For DCR-HC32: Battery pack Continuous recording time Typical recording time* NP-FP30 (supplied) NP-FP50 NP-FP70 NP...
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... only.) • The power will not be supplied from the battery as long as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is still supplied to it while connected to 86 °F) is not ... conditions. - On the AC Adaptor • Use the nearby wall outlet when using your camcorder. • Do not use your camcorder. This may cause a malfunction. Getting Started On the battery pack • Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG). • The CHG (charge) lamp...
... only.) • The power will not be supplied from the battery as long as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is still supplied to it while connected to 86 °F) is not ... conditions. - On the AC Adaptor • Use the nearby wall outlet when using your camcorder. • Do not use your camcorder. This may cause a malfunction. Getting Started On the battery pack • Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG). • The CHG (charge) lamp...
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...pressing the green button. POWER switch 1 Slide the LENS COVER switch to OPEN. 4 Hold the camcorder as illustrated. 2 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly in the direction of the Strap Belt is set to save battery power. ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 56). Lamps that light up to OFF (CHG) while pressing the...of purchase, the power will be set to turn on the respective lamp. CAMERA-MEMORY: To record on a tape. LENS COVER switch 3 Put your camcorder without any operation attempted for approximately 5 minutes, to turn off the power Slide the POWER switch up CAMERA-TAPE: To record on a ...
...pressing the green button. POWER switch 1 Slide the LENS COVER switch to OPEN. 4 Hold the camcorder as illustrated. 2 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly in the direction of the Strap Belt is set to save battery power. ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 56). Lamps that light up to OFF (CHG) while pressing the...of purchase, the power will be set to turn on the respective lamp. CAMERA-MEMORY: To record on a tape. LENS COVER switch 3 Put your camcorder without any operation attempted for approximately 5 minutes, to turn off the power Slide the POWER switch up CAMERA-TAPE: To record on a ...
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... it to the best angle to save battery power. The recorded picture will not be affected by selecting [LCD/VF SET] - [VF B.LIGHT] (p. 54). • You can see the image in bright conditions or where you can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. For DCR-HC42: To darken the LCD screen Press... to the lens side, you close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. Viewfinder 1 90 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder • Do not press the buttons on the LCD backlight, press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until disappears. • See [LCD BRIGHT...
... it to the best angle to save battery power. The recorded picture will not be affected by selecting [LCD/VF SET] - [VF B.LIGHT] (p. 54). • You can see the image in bright conditions or where you can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. For DCR-HC42: To darken the LCD screen Press... to the lens side, you close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. Viewfinder 1 90 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder • Do not press the buttons on the LCD backlight, press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until disappears. • See [LCD BRIGHT...
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... In that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then set any year up to the year 2079. DISPLAY MENU ROTATE A.SHUT OFF CLOCK SET WORLD --:--:-- Getting Started Step 6: Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for about 3 months, the built-...in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. CLOCK SET -:--:-- /, DATE 2005 Y JAN...
... In that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then set any year up to the year 2079. DISPLAY MENU ROTATE A.SHUT OFF CLOCK SET WORLD --:--:-- Getting Started Step 6: Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for about 3 months, the built-...in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. CLOCK SET -:--:-- /, DATE 2005 Y JAN...
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... once. • When the access lamp is reading/writing data. Do not shake or knock your camcorder is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the compartment. Access lamp Window-side Push the center...
... once. • When the access lamp is reading/writing data. Do not shake or knock your camcorder is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the compartment. Access lamp Window-side Push the center...
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... (approx.) 26 Keep the button pressed to operate your camcorder. Internal stereo microphone For DCR-HC42: When an external microphone is connected, the audio input from the external microphone takes precedence over others. Remaining battery (approx.) To turn off the operation confirmation ...INFO . Functions used for recording/playback, etc. (continued) 9 qa 0 3 qs qd 6 Recording/playback To check the remaining battery (Battery Info Set the POWER switch up in red during recording (p. 55). Remote sensor Point the Remote Commander (p. 32) towards the ...
... (approx.) 26 Keep the button pressed to operate your camcorder. Internal stereo microphone For DCR-HC42: When an external microphone is connected, the audio input from the external microphone takes precedence over others. Remaining battery (approx.) To turn off the operation confirmation ...INFO . Functions used for recording/playback, etc. (continued) 9 qa 0 3 qs qd 6 Recording/playback To check the remaining battery (Battery Info Set the POWER switch up in red during recording (p. 55). Remote sensor Point the Remote Commander (p. 32) towards the ...
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Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording movies On a tape 123 45 Recording still images 81 60min 101 90 1152 FINE qa 30 67 Remaining battery (approx.) Recording mode ( or ) (53) Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) Time code (hour: minute: second: frame)/...
Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording movies On a tape 123 45 Recording still images 81 60min 101 90 1152 FINE qa 30 67 Remaining battery (approx.) Recording mode ( or ) (53) Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) Time code (hour: minute: second: frame)/...
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...; DISPLAY (p. 16) Memory control buttons (Index, -/+, Memory playback) (p. 23) • Aim the Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder (p. 26). 32 • To change the battery, see page 114. To cancel the operation Press ZERO SET MEMORY again. The tape counter is reset to "0:00:00" and...
...; DISPLAY (p. 16) Memory control buttons (Index, -/+, Memory playback) (p. 23) • Aim the Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder (p. 26). 32 • To change the battery, see page 114. To cancel the operation Press ZERO SET MEMORY again. The tape counter is reset to "0:00:00" and...
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... the screen facing out (p. 48). When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in bright conditions if you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] is adjusted automatically. AUTO SHUTTER Automatically activates the electronic shutter to adjust the shutter speed when recording in the ...memory, the indicator stops flashing. • Do not shake your camcorder while is flashing quickly. • flashes slowly if white balance could not be adjusted according to the ambient light. ...
... the screen facing out (p. 48). When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in bright conditions if you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] is adjusted automatically. AUTO SHUTTER Automatically activates the electronic shutter to adjust the shutter speed when recording in the ...memory, the indicator stops flashing. • Do not shake your camcorder while is flashing quickly. • flashes slowly if white balance could not be adjusted according to the ambient light. ...
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...turn on the tape, after shooting has begun. • Sounds are not recorded. • The last few frames may not be recorded if the battery or tape has run out. • There may be suspended in the interval. • If you adjust the focus manually, you can record clear...; . Press PHOTO fully. stops flashing and the interval still image recording starts. To cancel, touch [REC STOP], then [END]. • When your camcorder, and slide the POWER switch down to ON. When you to other than CAMERA-TAPE. - When the POWER switch is released when approximately 12 hours...
...turn on the tape, after shooting has begun. • Sounds are not recorded. • The last few frames may not be recorded if the battery or tape has run out. • There may be suspended in the interval. • If you adjust the focus manually, you can record clear...; . Press PHOTO fully. stops flashing and the interval still image recording starts. To cancel, touch [REC STOP], then [END]. • When your camcorder, and slide the POWER switch down to ON. When you to other than CAMERA-TAPE. - When the POWER switch is released when approximately 12 hours...
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...the viewfinder. NORMAL Standard brightness. See "First Step Guide" stored on your camcorder to [ON], you select [BRIGHT], battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording. For DCR-HC32: WIDE DISP You can select how a 16:9 aspect ratio picture appears in the view...80 for the setting. • When you can view the pictures displayed on the screen of the A/V connecting cable (supplied). TV TYPE (DCR-HC42) See page 34. BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen. • When you connect your camcorder to your camcorder on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 70).
...the viewfinder. NORMAL Standard brightness. See "First Step Guide" stored on your camcorder to [ON], you select [BRIGHT], battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording. For DCR-HC32: WIDE DISP You can select how a 16:9 aspect ratio picture appears in the view...80 for the setting. • When you can view the pictures displayed on the screen of the A/V connecting cable (supplied). TV TYPE (DCR-HC42) See page 34. BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen. • When you connect your camcorder to your camcorder on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 70).
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...• The pictures cannot be restored once they are deleted. • You can only record additional audio over a tape recorded on other camcorders (including other power sources have recorded audio (p. 23). Touch [MENU] (STANDARD SET) ...ST1) is protected (p. 66). The sound may deteriorate when you dub audio on a tape recorded on your camcorder. To check the recorded sound Play back the tape on the Remote Commander at the scene at ... the default setting in about 5 minutes after the battery pack or other DCR-HC32/HC42 camcorders).
...• The pictures cannot be restored once they are deleted. • You can only record additional audio over a tape recorded on other camcorders (including other power sources have recorded audio (p. 23). Touch [MENU] (STANDARD SET) ...ST1) is protected (p. 66). The sound may deteriorate when you dub audio on a tape recorded on your camcorder. To check the recorded sound Play back the tape on the Remote Commander at the scene at ... the default setting in about 5 minutes after the battery pack or other DCR-HC32/HC42 camcorders).