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Printed in Japan 2-584-906-11 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide DCR-HC32/HC42 Getting Started 9 Recording/ Playback 20 Using the Menu 36 Dubbing/Editing 59 Using a Computer 70 Troubleshooting 82 Additional Information 105 © 2005 Sony Corporation Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.
Printed in Japan 2-584-906-11 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide DCR-HC32/HC42 Getting Started 9 Recording/ Playback 20 Using the Menu 36 Dubbing/Editing 59 Using a Computer 70 Troubleshooting 82 Additional Information 105 © 2005 Sony Corporation Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.
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... Creating a DVD (Direct Access to "Click to DVD 77 Connecting an analog VCR to the computer via your camcorder (Signal 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...
... Creating a DVD (Direct Access to "Click to DVD 77 Connecting an analog VCR to the computer via your camcorder (Signal 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...
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... (p. 26) using your Sony dealer. The camcorder gets warm. • This is set to ON. • Eject the cassette and "Memory Stick Duo" from the wall outlet or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it after about 1 minute. The camcorder does not operate even when...persists, remove the power source and contact your camcorder, use the following table to their defaults. Overall operations/Easy Handycam The power does not turn Easy Handycam operation on the screen return to troubleshoot the problem. You cannot turn Easy Handycam operation on or off. • During recording...
... (p. 26) using your Sony dealer. The camcorder gets warm. • This is set to ON. • Eject the cassette and "Memory Stick Duo" from the wall outlet or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it after about 1 minute. The camcorder does not operate even when...persists, remove the power source and contact your camcorder, use the following table to their defaults. Overall operations/Easy Handycam The power does not turn Easy Handycam operation on the screen return to troubleshoot the problem. You cannot turn Easy Handycam operation on or off. • During recording...
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... the battery again. If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (p. 10). • Insert your Sony dealer. The power turns off frequently although the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to correct the...supplied from the wall outlet and contact your camcorder into the Handycam Station correctly (p. 10). • The battery charge is not a malfunction. • Fully charge the battery again. It may be damaged (p. 10, 109). Continued 83 Troubleshooting Batteries/Power sources The power abruptly turns ...
... the battery again. If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (p. 10). • Insert your Sony dealer. The power turns off frequently although the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to correct the...supplied from the wall outlet and contact your camcorder into the Handycam Station correctly (p. 10). • The battery charge is not a malfunction. • Fully charge the battery again. It may be damaged (p. 10, 109). Continued 83 Troubleshooting Batteries/Power sources The power abruptly turns ...
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...turn the LCD backlight off. (DCR-HC42) • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 20), you cannot turn the LCD backlight on the LCD screen when you disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet or remove the battery pack without turning off using the DISP/BATT INFO. Troubleshooting (continued) LCD screen/view...do not 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 Remote Commander) (p. 16). An unknown picture appears on the LCD screen. • This occurs if you touch it. •...
...turn the LCD backlight off. (DCR-HC42) • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 20), you cannot turn the LCD backlight on the LCD screen when you disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet or remove the battery pack without turning off using the DISP/BATT INFO. Troubleshooting (continued) LCD screen/view...do not 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 Remote Commander) (p. 16). An unknown picture appears on the LCD screen. • This occurs if you touch it. •...
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...or PLAY/EDIT lamp (p. 14). • Insert a "Memory Stick Duo" into your camcorder (p. 112). Pictures cannot be ejected from the camcorder, then attach it on your camcorder (p. 107). Continued 85 Troubleshooting Cassette tapes The cassette cannot be deleted. • Release the lock on the write-...that you use a "Memory Stick Duo" formatted on a computer, format it again (p. 11). • Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 10). The Cassette Memory indicator or title display does not appear while using the "Memory Stick Duo." • Slide the POWER switch down...
...or PLAY/EDIT lamp (p. 14). • Insert a "Memory Stick Duo" into your camcorder (p. 112). Pictures cannot be ejected from the camcorder, then attach it on your camcorder (p. 107). Continued 85 Troubleshooting Cassette tapes The cassette cannot be deleted. • Release the lock on the write-...that you use a "Memory Stick Duo" formatted on a computer, format it again (p. 11). • Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 10). The Cassette Memory indicator or title display does not appear while using the "Memory Stick Duo." • Slide the POWER switch down...
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...press REC START/STOP. • Slide the POWER switch down to "Adjusting the image during recording" (p. 88) and "Memory Stick Duo" section (p. 85). Troubleshooting (continued) Image protection cannot be marked for print. Rewind it, or insert a new cassette. • Set the write-protect tab to REC or insert a...le name is not supported on the CAMERA-TAPE lamp (p. 22). • The tape has reached the end. Recording Refer also to turn on your camcorder (p. 107). You cannot mark pictures for print. • Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 107). ...
...press REC START/STOP. • Slide the POWER switch down to "Adjusting the image during recording" (p. 88) and "Memory Stick Duo" section (p. 85). Troubleshooting (continued) Image protection cannot be marked for print. Rewind it, or insert a new cassette. • Set the write-protect tab to REC or insert a...le name is not supported on the CAMERA-TAPE lamp (p. 22). • The tape has reached the end. Recording Refer also to turn on your camcorder (p. 107). You cannot mark pictures for print. • Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 107). ...
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...(p. 65). • Format the "Memory Stick Duo" on your camcorder or insert another "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 47). • For DCR-HC32: You cannot record still images on the "Memory Stick Duo" using [WIDE SELECT] mode (p. 44). • For DCR-HC42: When [SMTH INT.REC] is activated, still images cannot be ... full. The external flash (optional) does not work correctly. • There is a blank section in the LP mode. Continued 87 Troubleshooting You cannot record on the "Memory Stick Duo." • Release the lock on , or the flash is not attached correctly. [END SEARCH] ...
...(p. 65). • Format the "Memory Stick Duo" on your camcorder or insert another "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 47). • For DCR-HC32: You cannot record still images on the "Memory Stick Duo" using [WIDE SELECT] mode (p. 44). • For DCR-HC42: When [SMTH INT.REC] is activated, still images cannot be ... full. The external flash (optional) does not work correctly. • There is a blank section in the LP mode. Continued 87 Troubleshooting You cannot record on the "Memory Stick Duo." • Release the lock on , or the flash is not attached correctly. [END SEARCH] ...
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...cassette (optional). • Try again from the beginning. • Use a Sony mini DV cassette. This is too high. A vertical band appears when recording...Set [STEADYSHOT] to "Menu" (p. 91). Adjusting the image during Easy Handycam operation. [DIGITAL ZOOM] does not function. • [DIGITAL ZOOM]... function does not work during recording Refer also to [ON] (p. 44). Troubleshooting (continued) Smooth interval recording stops/[Smooth interval rec discontinued due to [AUTO]...; Set [FOCUS] to error.] appears and recording stops. (DCR-HC42) • The video head may be dirty. This is called...
...cassette (optional). • Try again from the beginning. • Use a Sony mini DV cassette. This is too high. A vertical band appears when recording...Set [STEADYSHOT] to "Menu" (p. 91). Adjusting the image during Easy Handycam operation. [DIGITAL ZOOM] does not function. • [DIGITAL ZOOM]... function does not work during recording Refer also to [ON] (p. 44). Troubleshooting (continued) Smooth interval recording stops/[Smooth interval rec discontinued due to [AUTO]...; Set [FOCUS] to error.] appears and recording stops. (DCR-HC42) • The video head may be dirty. This is called...
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...Image data stored on a "Memory Stick Duo" cannot be played back. • Deactivate the USB Streaming function on your camcorder and set the (USB) ON/OFF switch (p. 69) on the Handycam Station to OFF. • Image data cannot be played back if you record a TV screen or computer screen. •...This is not a malfunction. • If you are not played back in the actual size. Troubleshooting The picture appears too bright on the screen, and the subject does not appear on the screen. (DCR-HC42) • The LCD backlight is turned off. Flickering or changes in this case (p. 40). Continued...
...Image data stored on a "Memory Stick Duo" cannot be played back. • Deactivate the USB Streaming function on your camcorder and set the (USB) ON/OFF switch (p. 69) on the Handycam Station to OFF. • Image data cannot be played back if you record a TV screen or computer screen. •...This is not a malfunction. • If you are not played back in the actual size. Troubleshooting The picture appears too bright on the screen, and the subject does not appear on the screen. (DCR-HC42) • The LCD backlight is turned off. Flickering or changes in this case (p. 40). Continued...
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...This is not a malfunction. 90 Date Search does not work correctly. • If one day's recording is less than 2 minutes, your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes. • There is displayed on the screen. • The tape you...). "---" is a blank section in a TV color system other than that of your camcorder (NTSC). Noises appear and is not compatible with a scratch or noise cannot be read. Your camcorder is displayed on the picture. Troubleshooting (continued) Horizontal lines appear on the screen. • The tape was recorded in ...
...This is not a malfunction. 90 Date Search does not work correctly. • If one day's recording is less than 2 minutes, your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes. • There is displayed on the screen. • The tape you...). "---" is a blank section in a TV color system other than that of your camcorder (NTSC). Noises appear and is not compatible with a scratch or noise cannot be read. Your camcorder is displayed on the picture. Troubleshooting (continued) Horizontal lines appear on the screen. • The tape was recorded in ...
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... POWER switch is automatically set to [AUTO]. NightShot plus or [SUPER NSPLUS]. You cannot use [EXPOSURE]. • You cannot use [SPOT METER] together with the +/- Troubleshooting Remote Commander The supplied Remote Commander does not function. • Set [REMOTE CTRL] to CAMERA-MEMORY. You cannot use [WHITE BAL.]. • You cannot use...
... POWER switch is automatically set to [AUTO]. NightShot plus or [SUPER NSPLUS]. You cannot use [EXPOSURE]. • You cannot use [SPOT METER] together with the +/- Troubleshooting Remote Commander The supplied Remote Commander does not function. • Set [REMOTE CTRL] to CAMERA-MEMORY. You cannot use [WHITE BAL.]. • You cannot use...
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You cannot use [SUPER NSPLUS]. • You cannot use [OLD MOVIE] together with: - [WIDE SELECT] (DCR-HC32) - [PICT. EFFECT] together with: - [SUPER NSPLUS] - [COLOR SLOW S] - [FADER] • You cannot use [SLOW SHUTTR], and [OLD MOVIE] ... You cannot use [SPOT FOCUS] together with [PROGRAM AE]. Troubleshooting (continued) You cannot use [SPOT FOCUS]. • You cannot use [FADER] together with: - [SELF-TIMER] - [SUPER NSPLUS] - [COLOR SLOW S] - [D. You cannot use [TELE MACRO] • You cannot use [D. REC] (DCR-HC42) You cannot use [TELE MACRO] together with : - [FADER...
You cannot use [SUPER NSPLUS]. • You cannot use [OLD MOVIE] together with: - [WIDE SELECT] (DCR-HC32) - [PICT. EFFECT] together with: - [SUPER NSPLUS] - [COLOR SLOW S] - [FADER] • You cannot use [SLOW SHUTTR], and [OLD MOVIE] ... You cannot use [SPOT FOCUS] together with [PROGRAM AE]. Troubleshooting (continued) You cannot use [SPOT FOCUS]. • You cannot use [FADER] together with: - [SELF-TIMER] - [SUPER NSPLUS] - [COLOR SLOW S] - [D. You cannot use [TELE MACRO] • You cannot use [D. REC] (DCR-HC42) You cannot use [TELE MACRO] together with : - [FADER...
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... appear on the screen of the connected device. • When attaching the camcorder to the Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack cover, and then fully insert the camcorder into the Handycam Station in the display of the connected device. • Set [DISP OUTPUT...• You cannot record or a distorted picture may be recorded in the following situations: - Movies cannot be dubbed from your camcorder (p. 25). Troubleshooting Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to other information appears in the correct direction securely (p. 10). The input signal has been interrupted or cut. Continued...
... appear on the screen of the connected device. • When attaching the camcorder to the Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack cover, and then fully insert the camcorder into the Handycam Station in the display of the connected device. • Set [DISP OUTPUT...• You cannot record or a distorted picture may be recorded in the following situations: - Movies cannot be dubbed from your camcorder (p. 25). Troubleshooting Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to other information appears in the correct direction securely (p. 10). The input signal has been interrupted or cut. Continued...
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... your camcorder and the Handycam Station. The picture appears distorted or dark. • A/V connecting cables are connected to the camcorder securely. • Disconnect USB devices other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the computer. • Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect them again correctly. Troubleshooting (continued...
... your camcorder and the Handycam Station. The picture appears distorted or dark. • A/V connecting cables are connected to the camcorder securely. • Disconnect USB devices other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the computer. • Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect them again correctly. Troubleshooting (continued...
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...USB driver was connected to your camcorder before connecting the camcorder to the computer. The [System Properties] screen appears. 3 Click the [Device Manager] tab. 4 If the devices below to a computer. 2 Right-click [My Computer], then click [Properties]. Troubleshooting You cannot view the pictures ...([Removable Disk] or [Sony Memory Stick]) does not appear on the computer screen. • Insert a "Memory Stick Duo" into your camcorder. • Disconnect the USB device other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from a tape, connect your camcorder is connected to install ...
...USB driver was connected to your camcorder before connecting the camcorder to the computer. The [System Properties] screen appears. 3 Click the [Device Manager] tab. 4 If the devices below to a computer. 2 Right-click [My Computer], then click [Properties]. Troubleshooting You cannot view the pictures ...([Removable Disk] or [Sony Memory Stick]) does not appear on the computer screen. • Insert a "Memory Stick Duo" into your camcorder. • Disconnect the USB device other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from a tape, connect your camcorder is connected to install ...
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...] screen appears, click [OK]. 6 Turn off the power of your camcorder is connected to a computer. 2 Right-click [My Computer], then click [Properties]. Sony DSC] may vary depending on a "Memory Stick Duo" - [? Sony Handycam] or [? mark in the [Other devices] folder 5 When the [...Disc drive)*. * Drive names (such as Administrator. 1 Check that your computer. For Windows 2000 Log on a "Memory Stick Duo" - [? Troubleshooting (continued) For copying and viewing pictures recorded on a tape - [USB Audio Device] in the [Sound, video and game controllers] folder - [USB Device]...
...] screen appears, click [OK]. 6 Turn off the power of your camcorder is connected to a computer. 2 Right-click [My Computer], then click [Properties]. Sony DSC] may vary depending on a "Memory Stick Duo" - [? Sony Handycam] or [? mark in the [Other devices] folder 5 When the [...Disc drive)*. * Drive names (such as Administrator. 1 Check that your computer. For Windows 2000 Log on a "Memory Stick Duo" - [? Troubleshooting (continued) For copying and viewing pictures recorded on a tape - [USB Audio Device] in the [Sound, video and game controllers] folder - [USB Device]...
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...] with the following procedures. 1 Double-click [My Computer]. Troubleshooting 3 Click [Open]. 4 Double-click [Driver]. 5 Double-click [Setup.exe]. • Deleting anything other than [USB Composite Device], [USB Audio Device], [USB Device], [? Sony Handycam] and [? Sony DSC] may cause a malfunction of your camcorder is connected to install the USB driver again. 1 Double-click [My Computer]. 2 Right...
...] with the following procedures. 1 Double-click [My Computer]. Troubleshooting 3 Click [Open]. 4 Double-click [Driver]. 5 Double-click [Setup.exe]. • Deleting anything other than [USB Composite Device], [USB Audio Device], [USB Device], [? Sony Handycam] and [? Sony DSC] may cause a malfunction of your camcorder is connected to install the USB driver again. 1 Double-click [My Computer]. 2 Right...
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...your camcorder to the Windows computer via a USB cable. • Change the settings for your computer environment as described in the following procedures: 1 Select [Start] [Programs] ([All Programs] for the newly recognized drive [Removable Disk (F:)] (For Windows XP, [Sony Memory.... Picture Package does not function correctly. • Close Picture Package, then restart the computer. Troubleshooting (continued) 2 Double-click the icon for Windows XP) [Picture Package] [Handycam Tools] [USB Streaming Tool]. 2 Adjust the slider in the (-) direction on [...
...your camcorder to the Windows computer via a USB cable. • Change the settings for your computer environment as described in the following procedures: 1 Select [Start] [Programs] ([All Programs] for the newly recognized drive [Removable Disk (F:)] (For Windows XP, [Sony Memory.... Picture Package does not function correctly. • Close Picture Package, then restart the computer. Troubleshooting (continued) 2 Double-click the icon for Windows XP) [Picture Package] [Handycam Tools] [USB Streaming Tool]. 2 Adjust the slider in the (-) direction on [...
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Troubleshooting [USB streaming... "First Step Guide" is finished. This function is not available.] appears on the screen of your camcorder. • Start recording or playing back pictures recorded on a "Memory Stick Duo" after USB Streaming is not displayed correctly. • Follow the procedure below and ...
Troubleshooting [USB streaming... "First Step Guide" is finished. This function is not available.] appears on the screen of your camcorder. • Start recording or playing back pictures recorded on a "Memory Stick Duo" after USB Streaming is not displayed correctly. • Follow the procedure below and ...