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...unit to the collection and recycling location nearest you. For customers in the literature accompanying the appliance. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. Operation is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that... may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-8228837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion...
...unit to the collection and recycling location nearest you. For customers in the literature accompanying the appliance. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. Operation is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that... may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-8228837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion...
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...connector plug forcibly in the proper direction. However, there may be sure to direct sunlight for effective use. Doing so might cause your camcorder • A mini DV cassette marked with (mini DV cassettes with Cassette Memory are recorded without any way. • Exposing the...) (p. 106). • "Memory Stick Duo" marked with , (p. 107). Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack • Before connecting your camcorder. Read this may cause a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the countries/regions. If you can use...
...connector plug forcibly in the proper direction. However, there may be sure to direct sunlight for effective use. Doing so might cause your camcorder • A mini DV cassette marked with (mini DV cassettes with Cassette Memory are recorded without any way. • Exposing the...) (p. 106). • "Memory Stick Duo" marked with , (p. 107). Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack • Before connecting your camcorder. Read this may cause a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the countries/regions. If you can use...
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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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... (1) (p. 115) 9 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. Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Getting Started Handycam Station (1) (p. 10) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 32) A button-type...
... (1) (p. 115) 9 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. Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. 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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... the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on the Handycam Station. POWER switch Handycam Station DC plug DC IN jack To the wall outlet AC Adaptor 1 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it to your camcorder. With the mark facing 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 securely, all the way to...
... the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on the Handycam Station. POWER switch Handycam Station DC plug DC IN jack To the wall outlet AC Adaptor 1 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it to your camcorder. With the mark facing 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 securely, all the way to...
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...holding both the Handycam Station and the DC plug. To remove your camcorder connected to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. • You can operate your camcorder from the Handycam Station Turn off the power, then remove the camcorder from the DC IN jack. To charge the battery pack using ... AC Adaptor from the Handycam Station holding both your camcorder and the Handycam Station. Continued 11 PUSH button POWER switch DC IN jack With the mark facing down To the wall outlet AC Adaptor When storing the battery pack Fully discharge the battery before storing it for ...
...holding both the Handycam Station and the DC plug. To remove your camcorder connected to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. • You can operate your camcorder from the Handycam Station Turn off the power, then remove the camcorder from the DC IN jack. To charge the battery pack using ... AC Adaptor from the Handycam Station holding both your camcorder and the Handycam Station. Continued 11 PUSH button POWER switch DC IN jack With the mark facing down To the wall outlet AC Adaptor When storing the battery pack Fully discharge the battery before storing it for ...
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... 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 135 280 500 * When the LCD backlight ...while the LCD panel is closed . Bottom: Recording with DCR-HC42) 125 NP-FP70 155 NP-FP90 220 Recording time Approximate time (min.) available when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/off . Battery pack Charging time NP-FP30 (supplied with DCR-HC32) 115 NP-FP50 (supplied with viewfinder...
... 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 135 280 500 * When the LCD backlight ...while the LCD panel is closed . Bottom: Recording with DCR-HC42) 125 NP-FP70 155 NP-FP90 220 Recording time Approximate time (min.) available when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/off . Battery pack Charging time NP-FP30 (supplied with DCR-HC32) 115 NP-FP50 (supplied with viewfinder...
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... objects. The battery pack is not attached correctly. - The battery pack is fully discharged. (For Battery Info only.) • The power will not 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 recommended.) • The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in a narrow ...
... objects. The battery pack is not attached correctly. - The battery pack is fully discharged. (For Battery Info only.) • The power will not 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 recommended.) • The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in a narrow ...
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... switch up CAMERA-TAPE: To record on the LCD screen for about 5 seconds. PLAY/EDIT: To play back, slide the POWER switch repeatedly to save battery power. ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 56). Lamps that light up to OFF (CHG) while pressing the green button. Set the LENS COVER switch to CLOSE. ... the time of the Strap Belt is set to turn on the respective lamp. 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 the arrow to turn on a "Memory Stick Duo." When using it down while pressing...
... switch up CAMERA-TAPE: To record on the LCD screen for about 5 seconds. PLAY/EDIT: To play back, slide the POWER switch repeatedly to save battery power. ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 56). Lamps that light up to OFF (CHG) while pressing the green button. Set the LENS COVER switch to CLOSE. ... the time of the Strap Belt is set to turn on the respective lamp. 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 the arrow to turn on a "Memory Stick Duo." When using it down while pressing...
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...finder when you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to save battery power. For DCR-HC42: To darken the LCD screen Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until appears. This setting is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or where you want to the lens side, you... can close the LCD panel to avoid wearing down the battery, etc. To turn...
...finder when you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to save battery power. For DCR-HC42: To darken the LCD screen Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until appears. This setting is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or where you want to the lens side, you... can close the LCD panel to avoid wearing down the battery, etc. To turn...
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...OFF CLOCK SET WORLD --:--:-- CAMERA SET PROGRAM AE SPOT METER EXPOSURE OK 2 Select (TIME/LANGU.) menu with then touch . If you do not use your camcorder for the first time. 1 Touch 6 0 min [MENU]. -:--:-- Getting Started Step 6: Setting the date and time Set the date and... time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder or change the POWER switch position. • If you do not set the clock for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory...
...OFF CLOCK SET WORLD --:--:-- CAMERA SET PROGRAM AE SPOT METER EXPOSURE OK 2 Select (TIME/LANGU.) menu with then touch . If you do not use your camcorder for the first time. 1 Touch 6 0 min [MENU]. -:--:-- Getting Started Step 6: Setting the date and time Set the date and... time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder or change the POWER switch position. • If you do not set the clock for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory...
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... out and opens up , then press . This may be damaged. 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...
... out and opens up , then press . This may be damaged. 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...
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... 7 seconds. To use special effects See (PICT.APPLI.) menu (p. 48). Keep the button pressed to set the operation beep. The battery information appears for about 20 seconds. To initialize the settings Press RESET to initialize all the settings, including the setting of the...For how to adjust the volume, see page 23. REC lamp The REC lamp lights up to operate your camcorder. Internal stereo microphone For DCR-HC42: When an external microphone is connected, the audio input from the external microphone takes precedence over others. Recording capacity (approx...
... 7 seconds. To use special effects See (PICT.APPLI.) menu (p. 48). Keep the button pressed to set the operation beep. The battery information appears for about 20 seconds. To initialize the settings Press RESET to initialize all the settings, including the setting of the...For how to adjust the volume, see page 23. REC lamp The REC lamp lights up to operate your camcorder. Internal stereo microphone For DCR-HC42: When an external microphone is connected, the audio input from the external microphone takes precedence over others. Recording capacity (approx...
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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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... zoom (p. 24) DISPLAY (p. 16) Memory control buttons (Index, -/+, Memory playback) (p. 23) • Aim the Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder (p. 26). 32 • To change the battery, see page 114. Insulation sheet 6 1 7 q; 2 8 3 4 5 9 PHOTO (p. 22) The on the tape.
... zoom (p. 24) DISPLAY (p. 16) Memory control buttons (Index, -/+, Memory playback) (p. 23) • Aim the Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder (p. 26). 32 • To change the battery, see page 114. Insulation sheet 6 1 7 q; 2 8 3 4 5 9 PHOTO (p. 22) The on the tape.
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.... AUTO The white balance is selected, or you bring your camcorder outdoors from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. OUTDOOR ( ) The white balance is set [WHITE BAL.] • When you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] is adjusted automatically. When the white balance has been...activates the electronic shutter to adjust the shutter speed when recording in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. • Do not shake your camcorder outdoors from inside the house, or vice versa. • Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or [ONE PUSH] under white or cool...
.... AUTO The white balance is selected, or you bring your camcorder outdoors from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. OUTDOOR ( ) The white balance is set [WHITE BAL.] • When you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] is adjusted automatically. When the white balance has been...activates the electronic shutter to adjust the shutter speed when recording in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. • Do not shake your camcorder outdoors from inside the house, or vice versa. • Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or [ONE PUSH] under white or cool...
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... step . DEMO MODE The default setting is released when approximately 12 hours have removed both a cassette and a "Memory Stick Duo" from your camcorder has shot several frames, it records them on the tape, 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 daylight, etc. Using the Menu [a]: Recording [b]: Interval Touch a desired ...
... step . DEMO MODE The default setting is released when approximately 12 hours have removed both a cassette and a "Memory Stick Duo" from your camcorder has shot several frames, it records them on the tape, 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 daylight, etc. Using the Menu [a]: Recording [b]: Interval Touch a desired ...
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... to your camcorder on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 70). STANDARD SET menu (continued) Touch . LCD BL LEVEL You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder. NORMAL Standard brightness. TV TYPE (DCR-HC42) See page 34. BRIGHT Brightens the viewfinder screen. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life...
... to your camcorder on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 70). STANDARD SET menu (continued) Touch . LCD BL LEVEL You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder. NORMAL Standard brightness. TV TYPE (DCR-HC42) See page 34. BRIGHT Brightens the viewfinder screen. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life...
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... audio balance returns to be restored once they are deleted. • You can only record additional audio over a tape recorded on your camcorder. You can easily search for audio dubbing, beforehand, press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander at the scene at which you have been... (p. 107), or when the selected picture is set the end point for the picture to the default setting in about 5 minutes after the battery pack or other DCR-HC32/HC42 camcorders). Dubbing/Editing 65 • To set to delete with / . • To delete all pictures at once, select [ALL ERASE] (p. 47). ...
... audio balance returns to be restored once they are deleted. • You can only record additional audio over a tape recorded on your camcorder. You can easily search for audio dubbing, beforehand, press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander at the scene at which you have been... (p. 107), or when the selected picture is set the end point for the picture to the default setting in about 5 minutes after the battery pack or other DCR-HC32/HC42 camcorders). Dubbing/Editing 65 • To set to delete with / . • To delete all pictures at once, select [ALL ERASE] (p. 47). ...