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... 0:00:00 EDIT The last 2 seconds (approx.) of the most recent recording (END SEARCH) [END SEARCH] will not work once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the screen. Recording/Playback Searching for the starting point Make sure that the CAMERA-TAPE lamp lights up , select the [END SEARCH...You can also select [END SEARCH] from the menu. Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review) You can view about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where you stopped the tape. The sound is played back for the last scene of the most recent...
... 0:00:00 EDIT The last 2 seconds (approx.) of the most recent recording (END SEARCH) [END SEARCH] will not work once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the screen. Recording/Playback Searching for the starting point Make sure that the CAMERA-TAPE lamp lights up , select the [END SEARCH...You can also select [END SEARCH] from the menu. Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review) You can view about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where you stopped the tape. The sound is played back for the last scene of the most recent...
Operating Guide
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...OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL] (the default setting) (p. 56) to prevent the screen display dubbed with the supplied A/V cable connection. Connecting to a VCR or TV Connect 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... (left channel) plug to the audio jack on the operational status. A/V connecting cable with the devices to both your camcorder and the Handycam Station at the same time. The image and the sound might be connected. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO...
...OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL] (the default setting) (p. 56) to prevent the screen display dubbed with the supplied A/V cable connection. Connecting to a VCR or TV Connect 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... (left channel) plug to the audio jack on the operational status. A/V connecting cable with the devices to both your camcorder and the Handycam Station at the same time. The image and the sound might be connected. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO...
Operating Guide
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...your camcorder (p. 18). Overall operations/Easy Handycam The power does not turn Easy Handycam operation on or off . • During recording or communicating with another device via USB cable, you cannot turn on . • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your Sony dealer. Settings change during Easy Handycam operation... are not displayed on for a long time. If the functions still do not work. • During Easy Handycam operation, the available buttons are reset, except the Personal Menu items.) Buttons do not work, press the RESET button (p. 26) using a sharp-pointed object. (If you...
...your camcorder (p. 18). Overall operations/Easy Handycam The power does not turn Easy Handycam operation on or off . • During recording or communicating with another device via USB cable, you cannot turn on . • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your Sony dealer. Settings change during Easy Handycam operation... are not displayed on for a long time. If the functions still do not work. • During Easy Handycam operation, the available buttons are reset, except the Personal Menu items.) Buttons do not work, press the RESET button (p. 26) using a sharp-pointed object. (If you...
Operating Guide
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The buttons 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). The picture is not displayed in the viewfinder when the ... list (p. 100). The picture in [DEMO MODE] (p. 51). Troubleshooting (continued) LCD screen/viewfinder A rippling effect appears on the LCD screen when you cannot turn the LCD backlight off. (DCR-HC42) • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 20), you touch it. • This is not a malfunction. An unknown...
The buttons 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). The picture is not displayed in the viewfinder when the ... list (p. 100). The picture in [DEMO MODE] (p. 51). Troubleshooting (continued) LCD screen/viewfinder A rippling effect appears on the LCD screen when you cannot turn the LCD backlight off. (DCR-HC42) • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 20), you touch it. • This is not a malfunction. An unknown...
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...cassette (optional). • Try again from the beginning. • Use a Sony mini DV cassette. The BACK LIGHT function does not function. • The...not function. • Set [STEADYSHOT] to error.] appears and recording stops. (DCR-HC42) • The video head may be dirty. This is not a malfunction. ...rec discontinued due to [ON] (p. 44). Adjusting the image during Easy Handycam operation. [DIGITAL ZOOM] does not function. • [DIGITAL ZOOM] ...electric light in white, red, blue, or green appear on the screen. • The spots appear when you set [EXPOSURE] to [MANUAL] (p....
...cassette (optional). • Try again from the beginning. • Use a Sony mini DV cassette. The BACK LIGHT function does not function. • The...not function. • Set [STEADYSHOT] to error.] appears and recording stops. (DCR-HC42) • The video head may be dirty. This is not a malfunction. ...rec discontinued due to [ON] (p. 44). Adjusting the image during Easy Handycam operation. [DIGITAL ZOOM] does not function. • [DIGITAL ZOOM] ...electric light in white, red, blue, or green appear on the screen. • The spots appear when you set [EXPOSURE] to [MANUAL] (p....
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...• Clean the head using the cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 112). is displayed on the screen. • The tape you are using an S VIDEO plug, make sure the red and white plugs of your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes. • There is heard... section in a TV color system other than that of the A/V connecting cable are playing was recorded on the picture. Date Search does not work correctly. • If one day's recording is not compatible with a 4ch microphone (4CH MIC REC). This is not a malfunction (p. 105). Your...
...• Clean the head using the cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 112). is displayed on the screen. • The tape you are using an S VIDEO plug, make sure the red and white plugs of your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes. • There is heard... section in a TV color system other than that of the A/V connecting cable are playing was recorded on the picture. Date Search does not work correctly. • If one day's recording is not compatible with a 4ch microphone (4CH MIC REC). This is not a malfunction (p. 105). Your...
Operating Guide
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... or on the playback picture or the screen is moisture inside the plastic bag has reached the surrounding temperature (after a squall or a shower. • When you use your camcorder in blue. - Use a cleaning cassette.] appears on the screen during playback. 112 Eject the cassette.] or... the air temperature inside your local authorized Sony service facility. - wash off your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place (or vice versa) or when you use your camcorder in a plastic bag and seal it tightly. The indicator will work. Maintenance and precautions (continued) •...
... or on the playback picture or the screen is moisture inside the plastic bag has reached the surrounding temperature (after a squall or a shower. • When you use your camcorder in blue. - Use a cleaning cassette.] appears on the screen during playback. 112 Eject the cassette.] or... the air temperature inside your local authorized Sony service facility. - wash off your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place (or vice versa) or when you use your camcorder in a plastic bag and seal it tightly. The indicator will work. Maintenance and precautions (continued) •...
Operating Guide
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...screen may not work correctly. In hot or humid locations - Continued 113 Additional Information • The video head suffers from wear after using a cleaning cassette, it . If you did not press the right spot, start from your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility to cancel. Please contact your camcorder... lens is soiled, clean the camcorder body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and then wipe the casing with above . LCD screen • Do not exert excessive pressure on your camcorder or the Handycam Station, then eject the cassette...
...screen may not work correctly. In hot or humid locations - Continued 113 Additional Information • The video head suffers from wear after using a cleaning cassette, it . If you did not press the right spot, start from your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility to cancel. Please contact your camcorder... lens is soiled, clean the camcorder body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and then wipe the casing with above . LCD screen • Do not exert excessive pressure on your camcorder or the Handycam Station, then eject the cassette...