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... designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. 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 the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C121 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L25A/L25B. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name...
... designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. 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 the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C121 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L25A/L25B. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name...
Operating Guide
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...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 the ...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...
...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 the ...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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...) 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. 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...
...) 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. 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...
Operating Guide
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...1 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it to your camcorder. With the mark facing up and charging starts. • When inserting the camcorder into the Handycam Station securely, all the way to the bottom. CHG (charge) lamp 2 Slide the POWER switch....) The CHG (charge) lamp lights 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...
...1 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it to your camcorder. With the mark facing up and charging starts. • When inserting the camcorder into the Handycam Station securely, all the way to the bottom. CHG (charge) lamp 2 Slide the POWER switch....) The CHG (charge) lamp lights 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...
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... the power, then connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. • You can operate your camcorder and the Handycam Station. To remove your camcorder from the DC IN jack holding both the Handycam Station and the DC plug. To charge the battery pack using only the AC... Adaptor Turn off the power, then remove the camcorder from the DC IN jack. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the Handycam Station holding both your camcorder connected to a power source such as a wall outlet as shown in the illustration. Continued ...
... the power, then connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. • You can operate your camcorder and the Handycam Station. To remove your camcorder from the DC IN jack holding both the Handycam Station and the DC plug. To charge the battery pack using only the AC... Adaptor Turn off the power, then remove the camcorder from the DC IN jack. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the Handycam Station holding both your camcorder connected to a power source such as a wall outlet as shown in the illustration. Continued ...
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...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 not attached correctly. - The battery pack is fully discharged. (For Battery Info only.) ...8226; The power will be shorter depending on the conditions under the following conditions. - PRECAUTION • Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power (...
...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 not attached correctly. - The battery pack is fully discharged. (For Battery Info only.) ...8226; The power will be shorter depending on the conditions under the following conditions. - PRECAUTION • Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power (...
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... selecting display. Checking the screen indicators (Display guide) You can easily check the meaning of the LCD panel to support it. 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]. The indicators vary depending on the screen. Touch the...
... selecting display. Checking the screen indicators (Display guide) You can easily check the meaning of the LCD panel to support it. 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]. The indicators vary depending on the screen. Touch the...
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...movies : Light up in the direction of the camera settings are automatically adjusted Open the lens cover. Recording with ease (Easy Handycam) With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the respective lamp to 19) before operation. B Since only basic functions ...become available and DCR-HC32: E screen font size increases for easy viewing, even A first time users can enjoy easy operation. If the ...
...movies : Light up in the direction of the camera settings are automatically adjusted Open the lens cover. Recording with ease (Easy Handycam) With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the respective lamp to 19) before operation. B Since only basic functions ...become available and DCR-HC32: E screen font size increases for easy viewing, even A first time users can enjoy easy operation. If the ...
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... other recording devices" (p. 60) • [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation] appears if operations not available during Easy Handycam are returned to the previous situation. • The recording mode for tape, and the image size (DCR-HC42) and quality for "Memory Stick Duo" return to the default ...settings. • What you can do during recording) (p. 24) Still images Touch a picture. Easy Handycam operation ON Recording/Playback 3 Start playing back. Slow...
... other recording devices" (p. 60) • [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation] appears if operations not available during Easy Handycam are returned to the previous situation. • The recording mode for tape, and the image size (DCR-HC42) and quality for "Memory Stick Duo" return to the default ...settings. • What you can do during recording) (p. 24) Still images Touch a picture. Easy Handycam operation ON Recording/Playback 3 Start playing back. Slow...
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... the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR. • Do not connect A/V connecting cables to both 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...
... the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR. • Do not connect A/V connecting cables to both 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...
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...; × 39 Position of the lamp. *These functions are available during Easy Handycam operation.
...; × 39 Position of the lamp. *These functions are available during Easy Handycam operation.
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...inserted. • When you record a picture without setting the clock and [--:--:--] will not light up during recording when you connect your camcorder for a picture recorded using a flash (optional). • In the DATE/TIME data display, the date and time are... setting returns to [ON] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder to [OFF]. (The default setting is not displayed. REC LAMP (Recording lamp) The camera recording lamp will appear. 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 ...
...inserted. • When you record a picture without setting the clock and [--:--:--] will not light up during recording when you connect your camcorder for a picture recorded using a flash (optional). • In the DATE/TIME data display, the date and time are... setting returns to [ON] when you have the power source disconnected from your camcorder to [OFF]. (The default setting is not displayed. REC LAMP (Recording lamp) The camera recording lamp will appear. 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 ...
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...S VIDEO connection only will not output audio. i.LINK cable (optional) Use an i.LINK cable (optional) to connect your camcorder to your camcorder and the Handycam Station at the same time. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with pictures. • Do not connect A/V connecting cables to both... 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....
...S VIDEO connection only will not output audio. i.LINK cable (optional) Use an i.LINK cable (optional) to connect your camcorder to your camcorder and the Handycam Station at the same time. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with pictures. • Do not connect A/V connecting cables to both... 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....
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...REC mode on the LCD screen or the Continued 63 The audio input to the Handycam Station or your camcorder. - When the tape has been recorded in a TV color system other than that of your camcorder using the A/V connecting cable. Using the internal microphone (no connection required). On ...16-bit mode (p. 50). - 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 be output from the A/V jack when dubbing audio: -
...REC mode on the LCD screen or the Continued 63 The audio input to the Handycam Station or your camcorder. - When the tape has been recorded in a TV color system other than that of your camcorder using the A/V connecting cable. Using the internal microphone (no connection required). On ...16-bit mode (p. 50). - 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 be output from the A/V jack when dubbing audio: -
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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 point where you want to start recording the sound. 3 Touch [MENU] (EDIT/PLAY) [AUD DUB CTRL] ... the picture and the sound by connecting your camcorder to a TV using a TV or other scenes, repeat step 2 to select scenes, then touch [AUDIO DUB]. 6 Touch . 64 Dubbing sound to a recorded tape (continued) viewfinder. • For DCR-HC42: When you attach an external microphone (optional)...
.... 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 point where you want to start recording the sound. 3 Touch [MENU] (EDIT/PLAY) [AUD DUB CTRL] ... the picture and the sound by connecting your camcorder to a TV using a TV or other scenes, repeat step 2 to select scenes, then touch [AUDIO DUB]. 6 Touch . 64 Dubbing sound to a recorded tape (continued) viewfinder. • For DCR-HC42: When you attach an external microphone (optional)...
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...with / . Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) You can set a maximum of 20 copies of the Handycam Station to a printer using a PictBridge compliant printer without connecting the camcorder to a computer. APPLI.) [PRINT]. Continued 67 Dubbing/Editing Connect the supplied AC Adaptor...one image to be printed with / . 2 Touch [COPIES]. 3 Select the number of models that are stored into your camcorder to the printer 1 Slide the POWER switch down to turn on which still images are not PictBridge compatible. To print the date on the...
...with / . Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) You can set a maximum of 20 copies of the Handycam Station to a printer using a PictBridge compliant printer without connecting the camcorder to a computer. APPLI.) [PRINT]. Continued 67 Dubbing/Editing Connect the supplied AC Adaptor...one image to be printed with / . 2 Touch [COPIES]. 3 Select the number of models that are stored into your camcorder to the printer 1 Slide the POWER switch down to turn on which still images are not PictBridge compatible. To print the date on the...
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For DCR-HC32: Accessory shoe • Remove the shoe cover when you are recording on a "Memory Stick Duo" with your camcorder. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with an external flash (optional) connected to the accessory shoe, turn off... connection. 69 The accessory can be turned on your accessory for details. Jacks to connect external devices Dubbing/Editing Camcorder 1 2 3 Bottom 4 5 Handycam Station 4 2 5 6 7 8 For DCR-HC42: Active Interface Shoe (p. 63) The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to the end, and then tighten the screw.
For DCR-HC32: Accessory shoe • Remove the shoe cover when you are recording on a "Memory Stick Duo" with your camcorder. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with an external flash (optional) connected to the accessory shoe, turn off... connection. 69 The accessory can be turned on your accessory for details. Jacks to connect external devices Dubbing/Editing Camcorder 1 2 3 Bottom 4 5 Handycam Station 4 2 5 6 7 8 For DCR-HC42: Active Interface Shoe (p. 63) The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to the end, and then tighten the screw.
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... on the menu (p. 56) beforehand. (The default 80 setting is not necessary. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as a computer, via your camcorder or the Handycam Station. S VIDEO connection only will not output audio. Connect the white and red plugs (left/right audio) and S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO...ow 2 To i.LINK (IEEE 1394) jack i.LINK cable (optional) i.LINK jack A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect the A/V connecting cable to your camcorder. In this case, the yellow (standard video) plug connection is [LCD PANEL].) 1 Turn on the analog video unit. 2 Slide the POWER switch of ...
... on the menu (p. 56) beforehand. (The default 80 setting is not necessary. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as a computer, via your camcorder or the Handycam Station. S VIDEO connection only will not output audio. Connect the white and red plugs (left/right audio) and S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO...ow 2 To i.LINK (IEEE 1394) jack i.LINK cable (optional) i.LINK jack A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect the A/V connecting cable to your camcorder. In this case, the yellow (standard video) plug connection is [LCD PANEL].) 1 Turn on the analog video unit. 2 Slide the POWER switch of ...
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...the functions that are limited (p. 20). If the problem persists, remove the power source and contact your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. You cannot turn Easy Handycam operation on for a long time. This is because the power has been turned on or off . ...are reset, except the Personal Menu items.) Buttons do not work , press the RESET button (p. 26) using your Sony dealer. Troubleshooting If you run into the Handycam Station correctly (p. 10). The camcorder gets warm. • This is not a malfunction. 82 If the functions still do not work . •...
...the functions that are limited (p. 20). If the problem persists, remove the power source and contact your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. You cannot turn Easy Handycam operation on for a long time. This is because the power has been turned on or off . ...are reset, except the Personal Menu items.) Buttons do not work , press the RESET button (p. 26) using your Sony dealer. Troubleshooting If you run into the Handycam Station correctly (p. 10). The camcorder gets warm. • This is not a malfunction. 82 If the functions still do not work . •...
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... camcorder is too high or low, or the battery pack has not been charged enough. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one . When you do not operate your Sony dealer. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one . Continued 83...the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG) (p. 10). • Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 10). • No power is supplied from the wall outlet (p. 10). • Insert your camcorder into the Handycam Station correctly (p. 10). • The battery charge is connected to the AC Adaptor. • Turn...
... camcorder is too high or low, or the battery pack has not been charged enough. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one . When you do not operate your Sony dealer. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one . Continued 83...the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG) (p. 10). • Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 10). • No power is supplied from the wall outlet (p. 10). • Insert your camcorder into the Handycam Station correctly (p. 10). • The battery charge is connected to the AC Adaptor. • Turn...