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...min . The last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH) [END SEARCH] will not work once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape. Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes... can search for the start point to start the next recording while viewing the pictures on the screen. Touch . 6 0 min END SEARCH EXECUTING 1 0:00:00 CANCEL Touch here to... are played back. Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH) You can view about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where you want the recording to start . STBY 0:00...
...min . The last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH) [END SEARCH] will not work once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape. Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes... can search for the start point to start the next recording while viewing the pictures on the screen. Touch . 6 0 min END SEARCH EXECUTING 1 0:00:00 CANCEL Touch here to... are played back. Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH) You can view about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where you want the recording to start . STBY 0:00...
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... works as an input as well as an output, switching automatically depending on the VCR or the TV. • When you connect a device via the S VIDEO jack, by using the supplied AC Adaptor for dubbing a picture from , or to connect your camcorder or the Handycam... the screen display dubbed with the supplied A/V cable connection. A/V jack 1 (Yellow) (White) (Red) VCRs or TVs Dubbing/Editing DV Interface : Signal flow To i.LINK 2 (IEEE1394) jack i.LINK compliant 3 device A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect the A/V connecting cable to your camcorder to ...
... works as an input as well as an output, switching automatically depending on the VCR or the TV. • When you connect a device via the S VIDEO jack, by using the supplied AC Adaptor for dubbing a picture from , or to connect your camcorder or the Handycam... the screen display dubbed with the supplied A/V cable connection. A/V jack 1 (Yellow) (White) (Red) VCRs or TVs Dubbing/Editing DV Interface : Signal flow To i.LINK 2 (IEEE1394) jack i.LINK compliant 3 device A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect the A/V connecting cable to your camcorder to ...
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...items.) Buttons do not work . • During Easy Handycam operation, the available buttons are not displayed on for a long time. Overall operations/Easy Handycam The power does not turn on. • The battery pack is discharged, running low, or not attached to the camcorder. • Attach a... it after about 1 minute. Settings change during Easy Handycam operation. • During Easy Handycam operation, the settings of the functions that are limited (p. 20). This is because the power has been turned on the screen return to troubleshoot the problem. Troubleshooting If you cannot ...
...items.) Buttons do not work . • During Easy Handycam operation, the available buttons are not displayed on for a long time. Overall operations/Easy Handycam The power does not turn on. • The battery pack is discharged, running low, or not attached to the camcorder. • Attach a... it after about 1 minute. Settings change during Easy Handycam operation. • During Easy Handycam operation, the settings of the functions that are limited (p. 20). This is because the power has been turned on the screen return to troubleshoot the problem. Troubleshooting If you cannot ...
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... INFO. Do not press hard on the touch panel do not work at all. • Adjust the screen ([CALIBRATION]) (p. 113). An unknown picture appears on the LCD screen or viewfinder. • The camcorder is in the viewfinder has disappeared. • Close ...work correctly or do not appear on the touch panel. • Touch the LCD screen lightly. • Press DISP/BATT INFO on your camcorder (or DISPLAY on the LCD screen. • This occurs if you disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet or remove the battery pack without turning off . (DCR-HC42) • During Easy Handycam...
... INFO. Do not press hard on the touch panel do not work at all. • Adjust the screen ([CALIBRATION]) (p. 113). An unknown picture appears on the LCD screen or viewfinder. • The camcorder is in the viewfinder has disappeared. • Close ...work correctly or do not appear on the touch panel. • Touch the LCD screen lightly. • Press DISP/BATT INFO on your camcorder (or DISPLAY on the LCD screen. • This occurs if you disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet or remove the battery pack without turning off . (DCR-HC42) • During Easy Handycam...
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...when you set [TELE MACRO] to error.] appears and recording stops. (DCR-HC42) • The video head may be dirty. This is not a...[SUPER NSPLUS], or [COLOR SLOW S]. Adjusting the image during Easy Handycam operation. [DIGITAL ZOOM] does not function. • [DIGITAL ZOOM...41) or select [SPOT METER] (p. 40). • The BACK LIGHT function does not work during recording Refer also to [ON] (p. 44). Adjust the focus manually (p. 42). [... Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or green appear on the screen. • The spots appear when you set [EXPOSURE] to [AUTO]... Sony mini DV cassette.
...when you set [TELE MACRO] to error.] appears and recording stops. (DCR-HC42) • The video head may be dirty. This is not a...[SUPER NSPLUS], or [COLOR SLOW S]. Adjusting the image during Easy Handycam operation. [DIGITAL ZOOM] does not function. • [DIGITAL ZOOM...41) or select [SPOT METER] (p. 40). • The BACK LIGHT function does not work during recording Refer also to [ON] (p. 44). Adjust the focus manually (p. 42). [... Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or green appear on the screen. • The spots appear when you set [EXPOSURE] to [AUTO]... Sony mini DV cassette.
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... cassette (optional) (p. 112). This is a blank section in a TV color system other than 2 minutes, your camcorder (NTSC). Date Search does not work correctly. • If one day's recording is less than that of the tape. Noises appear and is not compatible... with 4ch microphone recording. The displayed pictures are connected as well (p. 34). Your camcorder is displayed on another device with a 4ch microphone (4CH MIC REC). "---" is displayed on the screen...
... cassette (optional) (p. 112). This is a blank section in a TV color system other than 2 minutes, your camcorder (NTSC). Date Search does not work correctly. • If one day's recording is less than that of the tape. Noises appear and is not compatible... with 4ch microphone recording. The displayed pictures are connected as well (p. 34). Your camcorder is displayed on another device with a 4ch microphone (4CH MIC REC). "---" is displayed on the screen...
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...Sony DVM12CLD cleaning cassette (optional). - This is opened. Playback pictures do not appear or the sound breaks off for a long time • Occasionally turn it on the surface of children's reach. Playback pictures do not move. - wash off your camcorder for 1H.] appears. The indicator will work...it tightly. Video head • When the video head becomes dirty, you bring your camcorder after the cassette lid is not a malfunction. Use a cleaning cassette.] appears on the screen during recording. - [ Dirty video head. Mosaic-pattern noise appears on again. Use...
...Sony DVM12CLD cleaning cassette (optional). - This is opened. Playback pictures do not appear or the sound breaks off for a long time • Occasionally turn it on the surface of children's reach. Playback pictures do not move. - wash off your camcorder for 1H.] appears. The indicator will work...it tightly. Video head • When the video head becomes dirty, you bring your camcorder after the cassette lid is not a malfunction. Use a cleaning cassette.] appears on the screen during recording. - [ Dirty video head. Mosaic-pattern noise appears on again. Use...
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...soft cloth in a cold place, a residual image may not work correctly. When there are fingerprints on your hands. - When the lens is used in the following instances: - Handling with the corner of the LCD screen may heat up to OFF (CHG). 2 Perform step ...Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility to have the video head replaced. If this happens, follow the procedure below. This is not a malfunction. To clean the LCD screen If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, it is recommended you operate your camcorder or the Handycam...
...soft cloth in a cold place, a residual image may not work correctly. When there are fingerprints on your hands. - When the lens is used in the following instances: - Handling with the corner of the LCD screen may heat up to OFF (CHG). 2 Perform step ...Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility to have the video head replaced. If this happens, follow the procedure below. This is not a malfunction. To clean the LCD screen If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, it is recommended you operate your camcorder or the Handycam...