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...You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-8228837, or visit http://www....rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. This symbol is intended to alert the user to persons. Battery pack This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. 2 This symbol is intended to alert the user ...
...You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-8228837, or visit http://www....rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. This symbol is intended to alert the user to persons. Battery pack This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. 2 This symbol is intended to alert the user ...
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..., or the lens to another device with , (p. 107). Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack • Before connecting your camcorder to a malfunction of recording media you can use Your camcorder is supplied with two kinds of the sun only in your camcorder. "Operating Guide" (This manual) - On using extremely highprecision technology, so over 99...
..., or the lens to another device with , (p. 107). Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack • Before connecting your camcorder to a malfunction of recording media you can use Your camcorder is supplied with two kinds of the sun only in your camcorder. "Operating Guide" (This manual) - On using extremely highprecision technology, so over 99...
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Table of 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 ... 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...
Table of 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 ... 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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... 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 i.LINK 110 Maintenance and precautions 111 Using the Strap Belt as a wrist strap 115 Attaching the Shoulder Strap...
... 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 i.LINK 110 Maintenance and precautions 111 Using the Strap Belt as a wrist strap 115 Attaching the Shoulder Strap...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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...to the bottom. CHG (charge) lamp 2 Slide the POWER switch up to the DC IN jack on the Handycam Station. Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (P series) (p. 109) after attaching it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to OFF (CHG). (The... default setting.) The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. • When inserting the camcorder into the Handycam Station securely, all the way to your camcorder. With the ...
...to the bottom. CHG (charge) lamp 2 Slide the POWER switch up to the DC IN jack on the Handycam Station. Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (P series) (p. 109) after attaching it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to OFF (CHG). (The... default setting.) The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. • When inserting the camcorder into the Handycam Station securely, all the way to your camcorder. With the ...
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... while pressing the PUSH button. To remove your camcorder from the Handycam Station Turn off the power, then slide the battery pack in this case. To remove the battery pack Turn off the power, then remove the camcorder from the DC IN jack. To charge the battery pack using only the AC Adaptor Turn off when...
... while pressing the PUSH button. To remove your camcorder from the Handycam Station Turn off the power, then slide the battery pack in this case. To remove the battery pack Turn off the power, then remove the camcorder from the DC IN jack. To charge the battery pack using only the AC Adaptor Turn off when...
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...;nder while the LCD panel is closed. * Typical recording time shows the time when you use a fully charged battery pack. Bottom: Recording time when recording with LCD screen. For DCR-HC42: Battery pack Continuous recording time Typical recording time* NP-FP50 (supplied) 90 50 105 55 105 55 NP-FP70 12... LCD panel LCD panel opened closed NP-FP30 (supplied) NP-FP50 85 105 120 150 NP-FP70 NP-FP90 255 310 455 550 For DCR-HC42: Battery pack NP-FP50 (supplied) NP-FP70 NP-FP90 LCD panel opened* 105 225 400 LCD panel closed . Playing time Approximate time (min.) available...
...;nder while the LCD panel is closed. * Typical recording time shows the time when you use a fully charged battery pack. Bottom: Recording time when recording with LCD screen. For DCR-HC42: Battery pack Continuous recording time Typical recording time* NP-FP50 (supplied) 90 50 105 55 105 55 NP-FP70 12... LCD panel LCD panel opened closed NP-FP30 (supplied) NP-FP50 85 105 120 150 NP-FP70 NP-FP90 255 310 455 550 For DCR-HC42: Battery pack NP-FP50 (supplied) NP-FP70 NP-FP90 LCD panel opened* 105 225 400 LCD panel closed . Playing time Approximate time (min.) available...
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... a narrow space, such as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is damaged. - The battery pack is disconnected from the battery as long as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of... the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F). (10 to 30 °C (50 ...
... a narrow space, such as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is damaged. - The battery pack is disconnected from the battery as long as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of... the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F). (10 to 30 °C (50 ...
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...If the POWER switch is adjustable. Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly To record or play or edit pictures. 14 To turn off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any operation attempted for about 5 seconds. The length of the Strap Belt is ...POWER switch up CAMERA-TAPE: To record on the LCD screen for approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power. ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 56). POWER switch 1 Slide the LENS COVER switch to OPEN. 4 Hold the camcorder as illustrated. 2 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly in the direction of purchase, the power will ...
...If the POWER switch is adjustable. Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly To record or play or edit pictures. 14 To turn off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any operation attempted for about 5 seconds. The length of the Strap Belt is ...POWER switch up CAMERA-TAPE: To record on the LCD screen for approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power. ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 56). POWER switch 1 Slide the LENS COVER switch to OPEN. 4 Hold the camcorder as illustrated. 2 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly in the direction of purchase, the power will ...
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... to save battery power. This is practical when you use your camcorder in the viewfinder. This setting is convenient during playback operations. • If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side, you close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. For DCR-HC42: To darken... the LCD screen Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until appears. Viewfinder 1 90 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder • Do not press the buttons on the LCD backlight, press ...
... to save battery power. This is practical when you use your camcorder in the viewfinder. This setting is convenient during playback operations. • If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side, you close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. For DCR-HC42: To darken... the LCD screen Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until appears. Viewfinder 1 90 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder • Do not press the buttons on the LCD backlight, press ...
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...to 12:00 AM. Getting Started Step 6: Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. CAMERA SET PROGRAM AE SPOT METER ... Set [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and minute, then touch . For midday, set any year up to 12:00 PM. In that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then set the clock for the first time. 1 Touch 6 0 min [MENU]. -:--:-- The clock starts. 17 DISPLAY MENU ROTATE A.SHUT OFF CLOCK...
...to 12:00 AM. Getting Started Step 6: Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. CAMERA SET PROGRAM AE SPOT METER ... Set [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and minute, then touch . For midday, set any year up to 12:00 PM. In that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then set the clock for the first time. 1 Touch 6 0 min [MENU]. -:--:-- The clock starts. 17 DISPLAY MENU ROTATE A.SHUT OFF CLOCK...
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Do not shake or knock your camcorder is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. OPEN/EJECT lever Lid "Memory Stick Duo" You can use only a "Memory Stick Duo" marked with its window facing up . 2 Insert a cassette with or (p. ...
Do not shake or knock your camcorder is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. OPEN/EJECT lever Lid "Memory Stick Duo" You can use only a "Memory Stick Duo" marked with its window facing up . 2 Insert a cassette with or (p. ...
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... out from the external microphone takes precedence over others. Remaining battery (approx.) To turn off the operation confirmation beep See [BEEP] (p. 56) to operate your camcorder. Internal stereo microphone For DCR-HC42: When an external microphone is connected, the audio input from...button pressed to view it for recording/playback, etc. (continued) 9 qa 0 3 qs qd 6 Recording/playback To check the remaining battery (Battery Info Set the POWER switch up in red during recording (p. 55). Remote sensor Point the Remote Commander (p. 32) towards the...
... out from the external microphone takes precedence over others. Remaining battery (approx.) To turn off the operation confirmation beep See [BEEP] (p. 56) to operate your camcorder. Internal stereo microphone For DCR-HC42: When an external microphone is connected, the audio input from...button pressed to view it for recording/playback, etc. (continued) 9 qa 0 3 qs qd 6 Recording/playback To check the remaining battery (Battery Info Set the POWER switch up in red during recording (p. 55). Remote sensor Point the Remote Commander (p. 32) towards the...
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Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording movies On a tape 123 45 Recording still images 81 60min 101 90 1152 FINE qa 30 67 Remaining battery (approx.) Recording mode ( or ) (53) Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) Time code (hour: minute: second: frame)/...
Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording movies On a tape 123 45 Recording still images 81 60min 101 90 1152 FINE qa 30 67 Remaining battery (approx.) Recording mode ( or ) (53) Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) Time code (hour: minute: second: frame)/...
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... the remote sensor to stop playback. 3 Press REW . Insulation sheet 6 1 7 q; 2 8 3 4 5 9 PHOTO (p. 22) The on-screen image when you want to operate your camcorder (p. 26). 32 • To change the battery, see page 114. To cancel the operation Press ZERO SET MEMORY again.
... the remote sensor to stop playback. 3 Press REW . Insulation sheet 6 1 7 q; 2 8 3 4 5 9 PHOTO (p. 22) The on-screen image when you want to operate your camcorder (p. 26). 32 • To change the battery, see page 114. To cancel the operation Press ZERO SET MEMORY again.
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...electronic shutter to adjust the shutter speed when recording in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. • Do not shake your camcorder while is adjusted automatically. When recording indoors on people next to the window by having the LCD panel rotated 180 degrees and closed ... shadows on a clear day, for shooting outdoors or under the same lighting conditions as you will be appropriate for instance, you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] is set it to [ON] (the default setting). appears. EXPOSURE You can fix the brightness of paper, to ...
...electronic shutter to adjust the shutter speed when recording in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. • Do not shake your camcorder while is adjusted automatically. When recording indoors on people next to the window by having the LCD panel rotated 180 degrees and closed ... shadows on a clear day, for shooting outdoors or under the same lighting conditions as you will be appropriate for instance, you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] is set it to [ON] (the default setting). appears. EXPOSURE You can fix the brightness of paper, to ...
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... time (1, 5 or 10 minutes) [ON] . Press PHOTO fully. To cancel, touch [REC STOP], then [END]. • When your camcorder, and slide the POWER switch down to turn off the power or disconnect the power source while a message is useful to other than CAMERA-TAPE... allowing you have elapsed after shooting has begun. • Sounds are not recorded. • The last few frames may not be recorded if the battery or tape has run out. • There may be suspended in situations such as those described below. - PRINT See page 67. stops fl...
... time (1, 5 or 10 minutes) [ON] . Press PHOTO fully. To cancel, touch [REC STOP], then [END]. • When your camcorder, and slide the POWER switch down to turn off the power or disconnect the power source while a message is useful to other than CAMERA-TAPE... allowing you have elapsed after shooting has begun. • Sounds are not recorded. • The last few frames may not be recorded if the battery or tape has run out. • There may be suspended in situations such as those described below. - PRINT See page 67. stops fl...
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...'s backlight. NORMAL Standard brightness. See page 80 for the setting. • When you connect your camcorder to your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is set [A/VDV OUT] ( ) to connect when you set to [16:9 WIDE]. ... Brightens the LCD screen. • When you can view the pictures displayed on the screen of the screen in 16:9 aspect ratio. For DCR-HC42: VF WIDE DISP You can adjust the brightness of the A/V connecting cable (supplied). TV TYPE...
...'s backlight. NORMAL Standard brightness. See page 80 for the setting. • When you connect your camcorder to your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is set [A/VDV OUT] ( ) to connect when you set to [16:9 WIDE]. ... Brightens the LCD screen. • When you can view the pictures displayed on the screen of the screen in 16:9 aspect ratio. For DCR-HC42: VF WIDE DISP You can adjust the brightness of the A/V connecting cable (supplied). TV TYPE...
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...a tape recorded on the index screen (p. 23). You can only record additional audio over a tape recorded on your camcorder. Deleting recorded pictures from the "Memory Stick Duo" 1 Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the PLAY/EDIT...is set the end point for the picture to be restored once they are deleted. • You can delete pictures on other camcorders (including other power sources have recorded audio (p. 23). Touch [MENU] (STANDARD SET) ... to the default setting in about 5 minutes after the battery pack or other DCR-HC32/HC42 camcorders).
...a tape recorded on the index screen (p. 23). You can only record additional audio over a tape recorded on your camcorder. Deleting recorded pictures from the "Memory Stick Duo" 1 Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the PLAY/EDIT...is set the end point for the picture to be restored once they are deleted. • You can delete pictures on other camcorders (including other power sources have recorded audio (p. 23). Touch [MENU] (STANDARD SET) ... to the default setting in about 5 minutes after the battery pack or other DCR-HC32/HC42 camcorders).