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... product's enclosure that may cause undesired operation. This symbol is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to the collection and recycling location nearest you. and...
... product's enclosure that may cause undesired operation. This symbol is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to the collection and recycling location nearest you. and...
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...uses, and can be determined by one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC42 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for the...whenever you have any changes or modifications not expressly approved in accordance with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C121 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L25A/L25B. Continued 3 ...of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC32 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. However, there is to be used in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this device ...
...uses, and can be determined by one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC42 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for the...whenever you have any changes or modifications not expressly approved in accordance with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C121 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L25A/L25B. Continued 3 ...of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC32 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. However, there is to be used in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this device ...
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.../regions. Unauthorized recording of time may be sure to malfunction. Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack • Before connecting your camcorder to insert the connector plug in any problems. • Compensation for long periods of such materials may cause malfunctions. •... cable, be contrary to direct sunlight for the contents of recordings cannot be copyrighted. "Operating Guide" (This manual) - If you can use . Take pictures of your camcorder • A mini DV cassette marked with (mini DV cassettes with Cassette Memory are normal results of the ...
.../regions. Unauthorized recording of time may be sure to malfunction. Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack • Before connecting your camcorder to insert the connector plug in any problems. • Compensation for long periods of such materials may cause malfunctions. •... cable, be contrary to direct sunlight for the contents of recordings cannot be copyrighted. "Operating Guide" (This manual) - If you can use . Take pictures of your camcorder • A mini DV cassette marked with (mini DV cassettes with Cassette Memory are normal results of the ...
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Change the screen language before using your camcorder if necessary (p. 16). • The illustrations used on this manual for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different. • The on the model DCR-HC42. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was ...from a subject coming into the lens. 5 The number value indicates the amount of a Carl Zeiss lens. * MTF stands for Modulation Transfer Function. On this manual • The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used in this...
Change the screen language before using your camcorder if necessary (p. 16). • The illustrations used on this manual for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different. • The on the model DCR-HC42. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was ...from a subject coming into the lens. 5 The number value indicates the amount of a Carl Zeiss lens. * MTF stands for Modulation Transfer Function. On this manual • The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used in this...
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...FOLDER, etc.) PICT.APPLI. Searching for the starting point 31 Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH 31 Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH 31 Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review 31 Remote Commander 32 Searching quickly for a desired scene (Zero set memory 32...Playing the picture on a TV 34 Using the Menu Using the menu items 36 Menu items 38 CAMERA SET menu 40 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/ WHITE BAL./STEADYSHOT, etc.) MEMORY SET menu 45 Settings for editing or playing back in various modes (VAR...
...FOLDER, etc.) PICT.APPLI. Searching for the starting point 31 Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH 31 Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH 31 Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review 31 Remote Commander 32 Searching quickly for a desired scene (Zero set memory 32...Playing the picture on a TV 34 Using the Menu Using the menu items 36 Menu items 38 CAMERA SET menu 40 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/ WHITE BAL./STEADYSHOT, etc.) MEMORY SET menu 45 Settings for editing or playing back in various modes (VAR...
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...DCR-HC42) CD-ROM "Picture Package Ver.1.5" (1) (p. 70) Shoe cover (1) Attached to the camcorder. Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 34, 59) USB cable (1) (p. 70) Shoulder Strap (1) (p. 115) 9 The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. Operating Guide (This manual...) (1) Getting Started Handycam Station (1) (p. 10) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 32) A button-type ...
...DCR-HC42) CD-ROM "Picture Package Ver.1.5" (1) (p. 70) Shoe cover (1) Attached to the camcorder. Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 34, 59) USB cable (1) (p. 70) Shoulder Strap (1) (p. 115) 9 The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. Operating Guide (This manual...) (1) Getting Started Handycam Station (1) (p. 10) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 32) A button-type ...
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... (p. 36) using the touch panel. When you press the buttons on the LCD frame. • Be careful not to toggle. Touch [MENU] during Easy Handycam operation. 6 0 min MENU 1/3 TELE MACRO SPOT FOCUS 0:00:00 DISP GUIDE EXPOSURE FADER 2 Touch [DISP GUIDE]. DISP GUIDE END 3 Touch the area ...including the indicator that appears on the LCD screen. 16 Select area for guide. DISP GUIDE 1/2 FOCUS: MANUAL PROGRAM AE: SPOTLIGHT WIDE SELECT: 16:9 WIDE END 4 Touch [END]. The meanings of the LCD panel to check. Then, touch the buttons displayed ...
... (p. 36) using the touch panel. When you press the buttons on the LCD frame. • Be careful not to toggle. Touch [MENU] during Easy Handycam operation. 6 0 min MENU 1/3 TELE MACRO SPOT FOCUS 0:00:00 DISP GUIDE EXPOSURE FADER 2 Touch [DISP GUIDE]. DISP GUIDE END 3 Touch the area ...including the indicator that appears on the LCD screen. 16 Select area for guide. DISP GUIDE 1/2 FOCUS: MANUAL PROGRAM AE: SPOTLIGHT WIDE SELECT: 16:9 WIDE END 4 Touch [END]. The meanings of the LCD panel to check. Then, touch the buttons displayed ...
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...frame. • The minimum distance required between your fingers or other objects. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 42) when it further for a faster zoom. 3 Wider range of view: (Wide angle...) 7 7 8 Close view: (Telephoto) • You cannot change the zoom speed with your camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus is hard to the original colors, use these functions in...you want to zoom to a level greater than the following (p 44): - 20 times (DCR-HC32) - 12 times (DCR-HC42) To record in bright places. This may cause a malfunction. Move it is about 1 ...
...frame. • The minimum distance required between your fingers or other objects. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 42) when it further for a faster zoom. 3 Wider range of view: (Wide angle...) 7 7 8 Close view: (Telephoto) • You cannot change the zoom speed with your camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus is hard to the original colors, use these functions in...you want to zoom to a level greater than the following (p 44): - 20 times (DCR-HC32) - 12 times (DCR-HC42) To record in bright places. This may cause a malfunction. Move it is about 1 ...
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... screen. Meaning NightShot plus (24) Super NightShot plus (43) Color Slow Shutter (43) PictBridge connecting (67) Warning (100) Meaning Picture effect (50) Digital effect (49) Manual focus (42) PROGRAM AE (40) Backlight (25) White balance (41) WIDE select (19) SteadyShot off (15) Center Indicator Bottom Indicator ...
... screen. Meaning NightShot plus (24) Super NightShot plus (43) Color Slow Shutter (43) PictBridge connecting (67) Warning (100) Meaning Picture effect (50) Digital effect (49) Manual focus (42) PROGRAM AE (40) Backlight (25) White balance (41) WIDE select (19) SteadyShot off (15) Center Indicator Bottom Indicator ...
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... the last scene of the most recent recording is played back for about 2 seconds of the most recently recorded scene are played back. Then, your camcorder is not played back during the search. 1 Touch . 6 0 min STBY 0:00:00 EDIT 2 Touch and hold (to go backward)/ (to go forward...) [END SEARCH] will not work once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the screen. Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH) You can view about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where you stopped the tape. Recording/Playback Searching for the starting point Make...
... the last scene of the most recent recording is played back for about 2 seconds of the most recently recorded scene are played back. Then, your camcorder is not played back during the search. 1 Touch . 6 0 min STBY 0:00:00 EDIT 2 Touch and hold (to go backward)/ (to go forward...) [END SEARCH] will not work once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the screen. Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH) You can view about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where you stopped the tape. Recording/Playback Searching for the starting point Make...
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... manuals supplied with the ID-1/ID-2 system, or via the S VIDEO jack, by using the supplied AC Adaptor for this case, the yellow (standard video) plug connection is connected to a VCR Connect your TV. • When you connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with the devices to LINE. For DCR-HC42:... ratio according to [4:3], or when the picture's aspect ratio switches between 16:9 and 4:3, the image may jitter. 34 Refer also to the manual supplied with your camcorder to the wall outlet using the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) When connecting to [16:9].
... manuals supplied with the ID-1/ID-2 system, or via the S VIDEO jack, by using the supplied AC Adaptor for this case, the yellow (standard video) plug connection is connected to a VCR Connect your TV. • When you connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with the devices to LINE. For DCR-HC42:... ratio according to [4:3], or when the picture's aspect ratio switches between 16:9 and 4:3, the image may jitter. 34 Refer also to the manual supplied with your camcorder to the wall outlet using the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) When connecting to [16:9].
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...AUTO] [END]. • If you want to minimize shake when shooting fast moving subjects. This setting also prevents your camcorder to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/WHITE BAL./STEADYSHOT, etc.) The default settings are marked with the PROGRAM AE function. ...AUTO Select to automatically record pictures effectively without the [PROGRAM AE] function. LANDSCAPE**( ) Select to [MANUAL]. SUNSET&MOON**( ) Select to bring out the subject such as people or flowers while creating a soft background. SPORTS* (Sports lesson...
...AUTO] [END]. • If you want to minimize shake when shooting fast moving subjects. This setting also prevents your camcorder to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/WHITE BAL./STEADYSHOT, etc.) The default settings are marked with the PROGRAM AE function. ...AUTO Select to automatically record pictures effectively without the [PROGRAM AE] function. LANDSCAPE**( ) Select to [MANUAL]. SUNSET&MOON**( ) Select to bring out the subject such as people or flowers while creating a soft background. SPORTS* (Sports lesson...
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...;xing the exposure to the ambient light. Touch [ONE PUSH]. Frame a white object such as a piece of a picture manually. 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 for shooting outdoors or under the same lighting conditions as you have the power source disconnected from inside the house while using the ...
...;xing the exposure to the ambient light. Touch [ONE PUSH]. Frame a white object such as a piece of a picture manually. 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 for shooting outdoors or under the same lighting conditions as you have the power source disconnected from inside the house while using the ...
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... every time. CAMERA SET menu (continued) SPOT FOCUS You can take closeups from a distance, your camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus is useful to shoot small subjects, such as follows: For DCR-HC32: down to about 39 cm (15 3/8 in .) for wide angle and about 80 cm ...2 5/8 feet) for focusing. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 42) when it is automatically set [TELE MACRO] to [ON] , the zoom (p. 24) moves to the top of the screen. 1 2 Touch the subject on and take time for telephoto. For DCR-HC42: down to adjust the zoom for recording subjects at...
... every time. CAMERA SET menu (continued) SPOT FOCUS You can take closeups from a distance, your camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus is useful to shoot small subjects, such as follows: For DCR-HC32: down to about 39 cm (15 3/8 in .) for wide angle and about 80 cm ...2 5/8 feet) for focusing. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 42) when it is automatically set [TELE MACRO] to [ON] , the zoom (p. 24) moves to the top of the screen. 1 2 Touch the subject on and take time for telephoto. For DCR-HC42: down to adjust the zoom for recording subjects at...
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...), to [ON] (the default setting). • Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 42) when it is hard to focus automatically. To cancel the self-timer, select [OFF] in step . • You can ...lower. • The setting returns to [NORMAL] when you disconnect the power source from your camcorder changes depending on the screen. The motion of the picture may slow down , touch [RESET]. AUTO (DCR-HC42) Flashes automatically to reduce the redeye phenomenon. • If the flash is not ...
...), to [ON] (the default setting). • Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 42) when it is hard to focus automatically. To cancel the self-timer, select [OFF] in step . • You can ...lower. • The setting returns to [NORMAL] when you disconnect the power source from your camcorder changes depending on the screen. The motion of the picture may slow down , touch [RESET]. AUTO (DCR-HC42) Flashes automatically to reduce the redeye phenomenon. • If the flash is not ...
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The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming factor. Refer also to the manuals supplied with the ID-1/ID-2 system, or via an S VIDEO jack, and play... TV** *Picture appears in full screen mode when the wide-screen TV switches to a TV compatible with your camcorder to full mode. **Played in 4:3 mode. STEADYSHOT You can compensate for the screen on which it appears as... on a tape. When you play back a tape, the TV switches to 800 × zoom is performed digitally. For DCR-HC42: OFF Up to 12 × zoom is performed optically. 24 × Up to 12 × zoom is...
The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming factor. Refer also to the manuals supplied with the ID-1/ID-2 system, or via an S VIDEO jack, and play... TV** *Picture appears in full screen mode when the wide-screen TV switches to a TV compatible with your camcorder to full mode. **Played in 4:3 mode. STEADYSHOT You can compensate for the screen on which it appears as... on a tape. When you play back a tape, the TV switches to 800 × zoom is performed digitally. For DCR-HC42: OFF Up to 12 × zoom is performed optically. 24 × Up to 12 × zoom is...
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....* * Available during recording only. • You cannot add effects to a picture during recording or playback. REC (Smooth interval tape recording) (DCR-HC42) Your camcorder will shoot 1 frame of daylight. These pictures appear smooth when played back. Recording starts and changes to 120 seconds) ....Touch / to select a desired interval time (1 to red. SEPIA Pictures appear in a dark place. • Adjust the focus manually using a tripod since adjusting the focus automatically is hard when [SLOW SHUTTR] is slowed down. EFFECT] setting.
....* * Available during recording only. • You cannot add effects to a picture during recording or playback. REC (Smooth interval tape recording) (DCR-HC42) Your camcorder will shoot 1 frame of daylight. These pictures appear smooth when played back. Recording starts and changes to 120 seconds) ....Touch / to select a desired interval time (1 to red. SEPIA Pictures appear in a dark place. • Adjust the focus manually using a tripod since adjusting the focus automatically is hard when [SLOW SHUTTR] is slowed down. EFFECT] setting.
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... record clear pictures even if the light changes ([FOCUS], p. 42). • You can record still images on the screen. • The camcorder will be discrepancies in situations such as those described below. - When the POWER switch is set to observe the movement of the Smooth interval recording...has run out. • There may be suspended in the interval. • If you adjust the focus manually, you have removed both a cassette and a "Memory Stick Duo" from your camcorder has shot several frames, it records them on the tape, after performing the END SEARCH function depending on ...
... record clear pictures even if the light changes ([FOCUS], p. 42). • You can record still images on the screen. • The camcorder will be discrepancies in situations such as those described below. - When the POWER switch is set to observe the movement of the Smooth interval recording...has run out. • There may be suspended in the interval. • If you adjust the focus manually, you have removed both a cassette and a "Memory Stick Duo" from your camcorder has shot several frames, it records them on the tape, after performing the END SEARCH function depending on ...
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...necessary. The video and audio signals are dubbing a picture from, or to the input jack of another device. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be reproduced more faithfully than with the supplied A/V cable connection. A/V jack 1 (Yellow) (White) (Red)...;ow 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 or the Handycam Station. The A/V jack works as an input as well as an output, switching automatically depending on the VCR or the TV. • When...
...necessary. The video and audio signals are dubbing a picture from, or to the input jack of another device. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be reproduced more faithfully than with the supplied A/V cable connection. A/V jack 1 (Yellow) (White) (Red)...;ow 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 or the Handycam Station. The A/V jack works as an input as well as an output, switching automatically depending on the VCR or the TV. • When...
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... i.LINK cable), disc drive (You need a CD-R drive to create a video CD. About "First Step Guide" "First Step Guide" is an instruction manual you use the software stored on the screen. About the help function of the software The Help guide explains all the software applications. It is...Hard disk: Available memory required for installation: 500 MB or more Available free hard disk space recommended: 6 GB or more (depending on your camcorder and computer and making settings, to general operation the first time you can refer to the Help guide for further detailed operations after ...
... i.LINK cable), disc drive (You need a CD-R drive to create a video CD. About "First Step Guide" "First Step Guide" is an instruction manual you use the software stored on the screen. About the help function of the software The Help guide explains all the software applications. It is...Hard disk: Available memory required for installation: 500 MB or more Available free hard disk space recommended: 6 GB or more (depending on your camcorder and computer and making settings, to general operation the first time you can refer to the Help guide for further detailed operations after ...