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... more information regarding recycling of the FCC Rules. This symbol is subject to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to rain or moisture. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES...
... more information regarding recycling of the FCC Rules. This symbol is subject to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to rain or moisture. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES...
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...undesired operation. ACSerial No. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC42 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with ... against harmful interference in order to the following measures: - The supplied interface cable must accept any questions about this device must be used in accordance with the...you call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222SONY (7669). The number below . Address: 16450 W. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the Handycam Station Model DCRA...
...undesired operation. ACSerial No. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC42 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with ... against harmful interference in order to the following measures: - The supplied interface cable must accept any questions about this device must be used in accordance with the...you call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222SONY (7669). The number below . Address: 16450 W. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the Handycam Station Model DCRA...
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If you insert the connector plug forcibly in the wrong direction, the terminal may be contrary to the copyright laws. 4 Doing so might cause your camcorder to make sure the picture and sound are incompatible) (p. 106). • "Memory Stick Duo" marked with , (p. 107). Unauthorized recording of such materials... or playback is not possible due to insert the connector plug in color) that is grayed out is supplied with a USB or i.LINK cable, be copyrighted. These points are operational for the contents of recordings cannot be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red,...
If you insert the connector plug forcibly in the wrong direction, the terminal may be contrary to the copyright laws. 4 Doing so might cause your camcorder to make sure the picture and sound are incompatible) (p. 106). • "Memory Stick Duo" marked with , (p. 107). Unauthorized recording of such materials... or playback is not possible due to insert the connector plug in color) that is grayed out is supplied with a USB or i.LINK cable, be copyrighted. These points are operational for the contents of recordings cannot be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red,...
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... manual) (1) Getting Started Handycam Station (1) (p. 10) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 32) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 10) Power 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...
... manual) (1) Getting Started Handycam Station (1) (p. 10) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 32) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 10) Power 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...
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...ratio according to the playback picture. For DCR-HC42: To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) Change the setting according to the screen size of the TV you connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with the supplied A/V cable connection. A/V jack 1 (Yellow) (White...) (Red) IN VCRs or TVs 2 : Signal flow A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect to the input jack of an A/V connecting cable (optional). In this operation (p. 10...
...ratio according to the playback picture. For DCR-HC42: To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) Change the setting according to the screen size of the TV you connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with the supplied A/V cable connection. A/V jack 1 (Yellow) (White...) (Red) IN VCRs or TVs 2 : Signal flow A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect to the input jack of an A/V connecting cable (optional). In this operation (p. 10...
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... screen by setting [DISP OUTPUT] to both your TV is not a malfunction. • When you play back a picture recorded in full screen. When your camcorder and the Handycam Station at the same time. The image and the sound might be distorted. • You can display the time code on a 4:3 TV not compatible... 16:9 signal, set [TV TYPE] to [4:3]. This is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack) Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of your TV...
... screen by setting [DISP OUTPUT] to both your TV is not a malfunction. • When you play back a picture recorded in full screen. When your camcorder and the Handycam Station at the same time. The image and the sound might be distorted. • You can display the time code on a 4:3 TV not compatible... 16:9 signal, set [TV TYPE] to [4:3]. This is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack) Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of your TV...
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VIDEO INPUT Selects the video plug to connect when you input the picture from the other device via A/V connecting cable. VIDEO Connects via the USB cable. TV TYPE (DCR-HC42) See page 34. BRIGHT Brightens the viewfinder screen. • When you set to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is ...at the top and bottom of the screen in 16:9 aspect ratio. For DCR-HC42: VF WIDE DISP You can view the pictures displayed on the screen of your camcorder on the LCD screen with S VIDEO cable (optional). See "First Step Guide" stored on the viewfinder and LCD ...
VIDEO INPUT Selects the video plug to connect when you input the picture from the other device via A/V connecting cable. VIDEO Connects via the USB cable. TV TYPE (DCR-HC42) See page 34. BRIGHT Brightens the viewfinder screen. • When you set to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is ...at the top and bottom of the screen in 16:9 aspect ratio. For DCR-HC42: VF WIDE DISP You can view the pictures displayed on the screen of your camcorder on the LCD screen with S VIDEO cable (optional). See "First Step Guide" stored on the viewfinder and LCD ...
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... when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder to a PictBridge compliant printer via a USB cable (supplied) (p. 67). STD-USB Displays pictures saved on your computer (p. 70), or when you connect your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. If you record .../EDT (USB-Play/Edit) Select this to [OFF]. (The default setting is [ON].) Continued 55 Using the Menu This cannot be selected during Easy Handycam operation. 6 0 min 1 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 2 6 5 AUTO 100 AWB F1. 8 9 dB 3 4 SteadyShot off* Exposure* White balance* ...
... when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder to a PictBridge compliant printer via a USB cable (supplied) (p. 67). STD-USB Displays pictures saved on your computer (p. 70), or when you connect your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. If you record .../EDT (USB-Play/Edit) Select this to [OFF]. (The default setting is [ON].) Continued 55 Using the Menu This cannot be selected during Easy Handycam operation. 6 0 min 1 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 2 6 5 AUTO 100 AWB F1. 8 9 dB 3 4 SteadyShot off* Exposure* White balance* ...
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...) and S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of an A/V connecting cable (optional). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with pictures. • Do not connect A/V connecting cables to both your camcorder and the Handycam Station at the same time. In this operation (p. 10). Note that... not output audio. i.LINK cable (optional) Use an i.LINK cable (optional) to connect your camcorder or the Handycam Station. Connecting to a VCR or TV Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional), pictures can be reproduced more ...
...) and S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of an A/V connecting cable (optional). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with pictures. • Do not connect A/V connecting cables to both your camcorder and the Handycam Station at the same time. In this operation (p. 10). Note that... not output audio. i.LINK cable (optional) Use an i.LINK cable (optional) to connect your camcorder or the Handycam Station. Connecting to a VCR or TV Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional), pictures can be reproduced more ...
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...and camera settings data, display them on the screen (p. 55). • When connected using an i.LINK cable (optional), the recorded picture becomes rough when a picture is finished, stop your camcorder and the VCR. 49) or PB zoom (p. 25). - See page 59 for connection details. 2 ...Prepare your VCR for details. 5 When the dubbing is paused on your camcorder while recording to a VCR. • The following cannot be output via the DV interface: - For DCR-HC42: Set [TV TYPE] (p. 34) according to the playback device (TV, etc.). 4 Start the playback ...
...and camera settings data, display them on the screen (p. 55). • When connected using an i.LINK cable (optional), the recorded picture becomes rough when a picture is finished, stop your camcorder and the VCR. 49) or PB zoom (p. 25). - See page 59 for connection details. 2 ...Prepare your VCR for details. 5 When the dubbing is paused on your camcorder while recording to a VCR. • The following cannot be output via the DV interface: - For DCR-HC42: Set [TV TYPE] (p. 34) according to the playback device (TV, etc.). 4 Start the playback ...
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... . When recording on a "Memory Stick Duo," touch [MENU] (EDIT/PLAY) [ REC MOVIE]. 5 Start playing the cassette on your camcorder to record. When recording on a tape, touch [ REC CTRL] [REC PAUSE]. See page 59 for recording in "Recording movies." 2 Play the ... on the connected device appears on the LCD screen of connecting. • The indicator appears when you connect your camcorder and other devices via an i.LINK cable. (This indicator may also appear on your TV.) 2 If you want to start recording. 7 Stop recording. Be...
... . When recording on a "Memory Stick Duo," touch [MENU] (EDIT/PLAY) [ REC MOVIE]. 5 Start playing the cassette on your camcorder to record. When recording on a tape, touch [ REC CTRL] [REC PAUSE]. See page 59 for recording in "Recording movies." 2 Play the ... on the connected device appears on the LCD screen of connecting. • The indicator appears when you connect your camcorder and other devices via an i.LINK cable. (This indicator may also appear on your TV.) 2 If you want to start recording. 7 Stop recording. Be...
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... dubbing audio: - Dubbing sound to a recorded tape You can record audio by connecting in one of the following ways. For DCR-HC42: An external microphone (optional) to the Active Interface Shoe. An audio device to the Handycam Station or your camcorder using the A/V connecting cable. Using the internal microphone (no connection required).
... dubbing audio: - Dubbing sound to a recorded tape You can record audio by connecting in one of the following ways. For DCR-HC42: An external microphone (optional) to the Active Interface Shoe. An audio device to the Handycam Station or your camcorder using the A/V connecting cable. Using the internal microphone (no connection required).
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.... 1 Slide the POWER switch down to turn on other device. • Do not connect A/V connecting cables to both your camcorder and the Handycam Station at the same time. However, sound you want to record at the same time. To dub on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. 2 Touch (...the audio you want to stop ) when you are recording afterwards is not output from your camcorder. Check the sound using the A/V connecting cable. Dubbing sound to a recorded tape (continued) viewfinder. • For DCR-HC42: When you attach an external microphone (optional) to the Active Interface Shoe, you can check...
.... 1 Slide the POWER switch down to turn on other device. • Do not connect A/V connecting cables to both your camcorder and the Handycam Station at the same time. However, sound you want to record at the same time. To dub on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. 2 Touch (...the audio you want to stop ) when you are recording afterwards is not output from your camcorder. Check the sound using the A/V connecting cable. Dubbing sound to a recorded tape (continued) viewfinder. • For DCR-HC42: When you attach an external microphone (optional) to the Active Interface Shoe, you can check...
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...on the screen. 1152 PRINT 101-0001 1 / 10 101 END - + SET EXEC One of copies to a computer. Disconnecting the USB cable from the Handycam Station or the printer. The operations may not be printed. 4 Touch [END]. Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) You can ... the supplied AC Adaptor to a wall outlet for the printer to a printer using a PictBridge compliant printer without connecting the camcorder to be printed with / . Connect your camcorder to the printer 1 Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. 2 Touch [MENU]...
...on the screen. 1152 PRINT 101-0001 1 / 10 101 END - + SET EXEC One of copies to a computer. Disconnecting the USB cable from the Handycam Station or the printer. The operations may not be printed. 4 Touch [END]. Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) You can ... the supplied AC Adaptor to a wall outlet for the printer to a printer using a PictBridge compliant printer without connecting the camcorder to be printed with / . Connect your camcorder to the printer 1 Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. 2 Touch [MENU]...
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... the printing of images recorded with a device other than your camcorder. • If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB cable and restart the operation from your camcorder. • PictBridge is an industry standard established by connecting a... printer directly to a digital video camera or digital still camera, regardless of the image may be cut off. • Some printer models may not support the date printing function. Removing the "Memory Stick Duo" from the beginning. • For DCR-HC42...
... the printing of images recorded with a device other than your camcorder. • If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB cable and restart the operation from your camcorder. • PictBridge is an industry standard established by connecting a... printer directly to a digital video camera or digital still camera, regardless of the image may be cut off. • Some printer models may not support the date printing function. Removing the "Memory Stick Duo" from the beginning. • For DCR-HC42...
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... can easily create a short original video with added music and visual styles using pictures recorded on a tape. Image data is compatible with a USB cable. For details on a tape to the computer, copying files from a "Memory Stick Duo" to a computer, and copying files to... a "Memory Stick Duo." - "First Step Guide" Music Video/Slideshow Producer You can select your camcorder by connecting your camcorder to your computer and easily create a short original video or slide show with a menu of a tape to a computer. Copying tape...
... can easily create a short original video with added music and visual styles using pictures recorded on a tape. Image data is compatible with a USB cable. For details on a tape to the computer, copying files from a "Memory Stick Duo" to a computer, and copying files to... a "Memory Stick Duo." - "First Step Guide" Music Video/Slideshow Producer You can select your camcorder by connecting your camcorder to your computer and easily create a short original video or slide show with a menu of a tape to a computer. Copying tape...
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...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 play back movies.) Continued 71 Using...or less than 256 colors.) Others: USB port (This must be provided as standard), DV Interface (IEEE1394, i.LINK) (to connect via an i.LINK cable), disc drive (You need a CD-R drive to the Help guide for further detailed operations after reading the "First Step Guide" thoroughly. About "First...
...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 play back movies.) Continued 71 Using...or less than 256 colors.) Others: USB port (This must be provided as standard), DV Interface (IEEE1394, i.LINK) (to connect via an i.LINK cable), disc drive (You need a CD-R drive to the Help guide for further detailed operations after reading the "First Step Guide" thoroughly. About "First...
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...you install it, the installation is not connected to the computer. 2 Turn on the computer. Close all applications running on the computer before connecting your camcorder and your computer. The software to "First Step Guide". The installation screen appears. Installing the software and "First Step Guide" on a computer You need...(continued) Others: USB port (This must be used varies depending on the OS system you are using. To copy recordings from a tape, connect your camcorder to a Macintosh computer using a USB cable, you cannot copy pictures recorded on a tape to the computer.
...you install it, the installation is not connected to the computer. 2 Turn on the computer. Close all applications running on the computer before connecting your camcorder and your computer. The software to "First Step Guide". The installation screen appears. Installing the software and "First Step Guide" on a computer You need...(continued) Others: USB port (This must be used varies depending on the OS system you are using. To copy recordings from a tape, connect your camcorder to a Macintosh computer using a USB cable, you cannot copy pictures recorded on a tape to the computer.
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...recorded on a tape to a DVD easily if your camcorder is connected to a computer. Creating a DVD (Direct Access to "Click to DVD") You can create DVDs when you connect your camcorder to a Sony VAIO series computer* that can only use a USB cable. * Note that you need the computer with a... DVD drive that supports "Click to DVD" via an i.LINK cable (optional). Latin America http://vaio-online.sony.com/ i.LINK cable (optional) to i.LINK (...
...recorded on a tape to a DVD easily if your camcorder is connected to a computer. Creating a DVD (Direct Access to "Click to DVD") You can create DVDs when you connect your camcorder to a Sony VAIO series computer* that can only use a USB cable. * Note that you need the computer with a... DVD drive that supports "Click to DVD" via an i.LINK cable (optional). Latin America http://vaio-online.sony.com/ i.LINK cable (optional) to i.LINK (...
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... applications running with the same content, touch [YES]. CAPTURING: The picture recorded on the tape is being converted to a computer via an i.LINK cable (optional) (p. 77). • When you insert the connector in the disc drive. The disc tray comes out. "Click to DVD" starts... being copied to DVD") (continued) 1 Turn on it takes a few hours to create a DVD. 3 Insert a recorded cassette into your camcorder. 4 Connect your camcorder to the MPEG2 format. YES NO The disc tray comes out automatically. Place a new writable DVD in the correct direction. CONVERTING: The picture ...
... applications running with the same content, touch [YES]. CAPTURING: The picture recorded on the tape is being converted to a computer via an i.LINK cable (optional) (p. 77). • When you insert the connector in the disc drive. The disc tray comes out. "Click to DVD" starts... being copied to DVD") (continued) 1 Turn on it takes a few hours to create a DVD. 3 Insert a recorded cassette into your camcorder. 4 Connect your camcorder to the MPEG2 format. YES NO The disc tray comes out automatically. Place a new writable DVD in the correct direction. CONVERTING: The picture ...