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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. 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
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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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...This is set to on or off . You cannot turn Easy Handycam operation on . • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder (p. 18). If the problem persists, remove the power source and contact your Sony dealer. Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using a sharp-pointed object. ...(If you cannot turn Easy Handycam operation on . • The battery pack is ...
...This is set to on or off . You cannot turn Easy Handycam operation on . • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder (p. 18). If the problem persists, remove the power source and contact your Sony dealer. Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using a sharp-pointed object. ...(If you cannot turn Easy Handycam operation on . • The battery pack is ...
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Troubleshooting Batteries/Power sources The power abruptly turns off. • When approximately 5... one . The power turns off the power, and disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet and contact your Sony dealer. Fully charge the battery again to display the correct remaining battery time. It may be damaged (p. 10, ...pack may be damaged. When you do not operate your camcorder into the Handycam Station correctly (p. 10). • The battery charge is automatically turned off (A.SHUT OFF). A problem occurs when the camcorder is not a malfunction. • Fully charge the ...
Troubleshooting Batteries/Power sources The power abruptly turns off. • When approximately 5... one . The power turns off the power, and disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet and contact your Sony dealer. Fully charge the battery again to display the correct remaining battery time. It may be damaged (p. 10, ...pack may be damaged. When you do not operate your camcorder into the Handycam Station correctly (p. 10). • The battery charge is automatically turned off (A.SHUT OFF). A problem occurs when the camcorder is not a malfunction. • Fully charge the ...
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... or a "Memory Stick Duo" to the indicator list (p. 100). The buttons on the LCD screen or viewfinder. • The camcorder is in the viewfinder is not a malfunction. An unknown indicator appears on the LCD screen. • This occurs if you disconnect ... . (DCR-HC42) • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 20), you touch it. • This is open (p. 15). 84 The picture is not displayed in the viewfinder has disappeared. • Close the LCD panel. The buttons do not work at all. • Adjust the screen ([CALIBRATION]) (p. 113). Troubleshooting (continued...
... or a "Memory Stick Duo" to the indicator list (p. 100). The buttons on the LCD screen or viewfinder. • The camcorder is in the viewfinder is not a malfunction. An unknown indicator appears on the LCD screen. • This occurs if you disconnect ... . (DCR-HC42) • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 20), you touch it. • This is open (p. 15). 84 The picture is not displayed in the viewfinder has disappeared. • Close the LCD panel. The buttons do not work at all. • Adjust the screen ([CALIBRATION]) (p. 113). Troubleshooting (continued...
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... Release the lock on the pictures (p. 66). The remaining tape indicator is starting in your camcorder (p. 112). Continued 85 You cannot delete all pictures at one time is 100. Troubleshooting Cassette tapes The cassette cannot be deleted. • Release the lock on the write-protect ...tab of the "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 107). • Cancel image protection on your camcorder (p. 107). The cassette is not ejected even ...
... Release the lock on the pictures (p. 66). The remaining tape indicator is starting in your camcorder (p. 112). Continued 85 You cannot delete all pictures at one time is 100. Troubleshooting Cassette tapes The cassette cannot be deleted. • Release the lock on the write-protect ...tab of the "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 107). • Cancel image protection on your camcorder (p. 107). The cassette is not ejected even ...
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...due to "Adjusting the image during recording" (p. 88) and "Memory Stick Duo" section (p. 85). Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder (p. 107). Troubleshooting (continued) Image protection cannot be marked for print. The data file name is not indicated correctly. • Only the fi...;le name is not supported on your camcorder for at least 1 hour, then re-insert the cassette (p. 112). 86 The data file ...
...due to "Adjusting the image during recording" (p. 88) and "Memory Stick Duo" section (p. 85). Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder (p. 107). Troubleshooting (continued) Image protection cannot be marked for print. The data file name is not indicated correctly. • Only the fi...;le name is not supported on your camcorder for at least 1 hour, then re-insert the cassette (p. 112). 86 The data file ...
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... correctly. • There is a blank section in the beginning or middle of the "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 107). • The capacity is full. Troubleshooting You cannot record on the "Memory Stick Duo." • Release the lock on , or the flash is not attached correctly. [END SEARCH] does...(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 ...
... correctly. • There is a blank section in the beginning or middle of the "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 107). • The capacity is full. Troubleshooting You cannot record on the "Memory Stick Duo." • Release the lock on , or the flash is not attached correctly. [END SEARCH] does...(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 ...
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...; The spots appear when you are not suitable for auto focus. Troubleshooting (continued) Smooth interval recording stops/[Smooth interval rec discontinued due to ...optional). • Try again from the beginning. • Use a Sony mini DV cassette. The BACK LIGHT function does not function. •...Handycam operation. [DIGITAL ZOOM] does not function. • [DIGITAL ZOOM] does not function when you set [TELE MACRO] to "Menu" (p. 91). Adjust the focus manually (p. 42). [STEADYSHOT] does not function. • Set [STEADYSHOT] to error.] appears and recording stops. (DCR-HC42...
...; The spots appear when you are not suitable for auto focus. Troubleshooting (continued) Smooth interval recording stops/[Smooth interval rec discontinued due to ...optional). • Try again from the beginning. • Use a Sony mini DV cassette. The BACK LIGHT function does not function. •...Handycam operation. [DIGITAL ZOOM] does not function. • [DIGITAL ZOOM] does not function when you set [TELE MACRO] to "Menu" (p. 91). Adjust the focus manually (p. 42). [STEADYSHOT] does not function. • Set [STEADYSHOT] to error.] appears and recording stops. (DCR-HC42...
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...If you have modified files or folders, or have edited the data on the screen. (DCR-HC42) • The LCD backlight is not a malfunction. 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 turn on the screen. • Deactivate the NightShot plus ... on the "Memory Stick Duo" with [PORTRAIT] or [SPORTS]. Troubleshooting The picture appears too bright on the screen, and the subject does not appear on the backlight (p. 15).
...If you have modified files or folders, or have edited the data on the screen. (DCR-HC42) • The LCD backlight is not a malfunction. 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 turn on the screen. • Deactivate the NightShot plus ... on the "Memory Stick Duo" with [PORTRAIT] or [SPORTS]. Troubleshooting The picture appears too bright on the screen, and the subject does not appear on the backlight (p. 15).
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The sound breaks off. • Clean the head using the cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 112). Troubleshooting (continued) Horizontal lines appear on a tape with a scratch or noise cannot be read. "---" is displayed on another device with 4ch microphone recording. Noises appear and ...). This is not a malfunction (p. 105). Date Search does not work correctly. • If one day's recording is less than that of your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes. • There is not compatible with a 4ch microphone (4CH MIC REC). is being ...
The sound breaks off. • Clean the head using the cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 112). Troubleshooting (continued) Horizontal lines appear on a tape with a scratch or noise cannot be read. "---" is displayed on another device with 4ch microphone recording. Noises appear and ...). This is not a malfunction (p. 105). Date Search does not work correctly. • If one day's recording is less than that of your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes. • There is not compatible with a 4ch microphone (4CH MIC REC). is being ...
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... sensor. • Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or overhead lighting. Insert a battery into the battery holder with : - Troubleshooting Remote Commander The supplied Remote Commander does not function. • Set [REMOTE CTRL] to [AUTO]. You cannot use [PROGRAM AE]. • You cannot use [PROGRAM...
... sensor. • Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or overhead lighting. Insert a battery into the battery holder with : - Troubleshooting Remote Commander The supplied Remote Commander does not function. • Set [REMOTE CTRL] to [AUTO]. You cannot use [PROGRAM AE]. • You cannot use [PROGRAM...
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...8226; You cannot use [FADER] together with : - [FADER] - [D. EFFECT] 92 Recording a movie on a tape or "Memory Stick Duo." REC] (DCR-HC42) You cannot use [D. EFFECT] - [PROGRAM AE] [COLOR SLOW S] does not operate correctly. • [COLOR SLOW S] may not operate correctly in total... use [SUPER NSPLUS]. • You cannot use [SUPER NS PLUS] together with : - [PROGRAM AE] - Troubleshooting (continued) You cannot use [SPOT FOCUS]. • You cannot use [SPOT FOCUS] together with : - [WIDE SELECT] (DCR-HC32) - [PICT. EFFECT] together with: - [SUPER NSPLUS] - [COLOR SLOW S] - [FADER] •...
...8226; You cannot use [FADER] together with : - [FADER] - [D. EFFECT] 92 Recording a movie on a tape or "Memory Stick Duo." REC] (DCR-HC42) You cannot use [D. EFFECT] - [PROGRAM AE] [COLOR SLOW S] does not operate correctly. • [COLOR SLOW S] may not operate correctly in total... use [SUPER NSPLUS]. • You cannot use [SUPER NS PLUS] together with : - [PROGRAM AE] - Troubleshooting (continued) You cannot use [SPOT FOCUS]. • You cannot use [SPOT FOCUS] together with : - [WIDE SELECT] (DCR-HC32) - [PICT. EFFECT] together with: - [SUPER NSPLUS] - [COLOR SLOW S] - [FADER] •...
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...has been used repeatedly for dubbing a picture from connected devices cannot be recorded in the display of another device for recording. - Troubleshooting Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to other information appears in the following situations: - Continued 93 Make sure that the A/V connecting cable...OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL] (p. 56). • The A/V connecting cable is set to the Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack cover, and then fully insert the camcorder into the Handycam Station in the correct direction securely (p. 10). to the output jack of the connected device. •...
...has been used repeatedly for dubbing a picture from connected devices cannot be recorded in the display of another device for recording. - Troubleshooting Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to other information appears in the following situations: - Continued 93 Make sure that the A/V connecting cable...OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL] (p. 56). • The A/V connecting cable is set to the Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack cover, and then fully insert the camcorder into the Handycam Station in the correct direction securely (p. 10). to the output jack of the connected device. •...
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...or more ) - Troubleshooting (continued) You cannot input pictures. • You cannot input pictures while [DISP OUTPUT] is seeing on the computer. • Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the Handycam Station to ON. • Connect the Handycam Station 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...
...or more ) - Troubleshooting (continued) You cannot input pictures. • You cannot input pictures while [DISP OUTPUT] is seeing on the computer. • Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the Handycam Station to ON. • Connect the Handycam Station 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...
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Troubleshooting You cannot view the pictures recorded on a tape on a Macintosh computer. • When you connect your camcorder to a Macintosh computer using a USB cable, you cannot copy pictures recorded on a tape to delete them , then click [Remove] to the computer. The "Memory Stick Duo" icon ([Removable Disk] or [Sony Memory Stick]) does not appear...
Troubleshooting You cannot view the pictures recorded on a tape on a Macintosh computer. • When you connect your camcorder to a Macintosh computer using a USB cable, you cannot copy pictures recorded on a tape to delete them , then click [Remove] to the computer. The "Memory Stick Duo" icon ([Removable Disk] or [Sony Memory Stick]) does not appear...
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Sony DSC] with a "?" Sony DSC] with a "?" Troubleshooting (continued) For copying and viewing pictures recorded on a tape - [USB Audio Device] in the [Sound, video and game controllers] folder - [USB Device] in the [Other ... [? Sony Handycam] or [? mark in the [Other devices] folder 5 When the [Confirm Device Removal] screen appears, click [OK]. 6 Turn off the power of your computer. For Windows 2000 Log on as (E:)) may cause a malfunction of your camcorder, disconnect the USB cable, then restart the computer. 7 Place the supplied CD-ROM...
Sony DSC] with a "?" Sony DSC] with a "?" Troubleshooting (continued) For copying and viewing pictures recorded on a tape - [USB Audio Device] in the [Sound, video and game controllers] folder - [USB Device] in the [Other ... [? Sony Handycam] or [? mark in the [Other devices] folder 5 When the [Confirm Device Removal] screen appears, click [OK]. 6 Turn off the power of your computer. For Windows 2000 Log on as (E:)) may cause a malfunction of your camcorder, disconnect the USB cable, then restart the computer. 7 Place the supplied CD-ROM...
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...folder - [USB Device] in the disc drive of your computer. 9 Follow the steps below are already installed, right-click them . Sony Handycam] and [? Continued 97 The [System Properties] screen appears. 4 Click and choose the [Hardware] tab [Device ...camcorder is connected to install the USB driver again. 1 Double-click [My Computer]. 2 Right-click [PICTUREPACKAGE] (Disc drive)*. * Drive names (such as (E:)) may cause a malfunction of your computer. Sony DSC] with the following procedures. 1 Double-click [My Computer]. Sony Handycam] and [? Troubleshooting ...
...folder - [USB Device] in the disc drive of your computer. 9 Follow the steps below are already installed, right-click them . Sony Handycam] and [? Continued 97 The [System Properties] screen appears. 4 Click and choose the [Hardware] tab [Device ...camcorder is connected to install the USB driver again. 1 Double-click [My Computer]. 2 Right-click [PICTUREPACKAGE] (Disc drive)*. * Drive names (such as (E:)) may cause a malfunction of your computer. Sony DSC] with the following procedures. 1 Double-click [My Computer]. Sony Handycam] and [? Troubleshooting ...
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Troubleshooting (continued) 2 Double-click the icon for Windows XP) [Picture Package] [Handycam Tools] [USB Streaming Tool]. 2 Select another lamp. An error message appears while operating Picture Package. • Close Picture Package first, then slide the POWER switch on your camcorder to the...For Windows XP, [Sony Memory Stick]). If the computer does not recognize it, the USB driver may take some time until the drive is not supported on Windows 98. Disconnect the USB cable from your camcorder. • You cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected]...
Troubleshooting (continued) 2 Double-click the icon for Windows XP) [Picture Package] [Handycam Tools] [USB Streaming Tool]. 2 Select another lamp. An error message appears while operating Picture Package. • Close Picture Package first, then slide the POWER switch on your camcorder to the...For Windows XP, [Sony Memory Stick]). If the computer does not recognize it, the USB driver may take some time until the drive is not supported on Windows 98. Disconnect the USB cable from your camcorder. • You cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected]...
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...] (Disc drive)*. * Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary depending on a "Memory Stick Duo" after USB Streaming is not available.] appears on the screen of your camcorder. • Start recording or playing back pictures recorded on the computer. 4 Click [Explorer]. 5 Double-click [FirstStepGuide]. 6 Double-click the desired language folder. 7 Double-click "FirstStepGuide...
...] (Disc drive)*. * Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary depending on a "Memory Stick Duo" after USB Streaming is not available.] appears on the screen of your camcorder. • Start recording or playing back pictures recorded on the computer. 4 Click [Explorer]. 5 Double-click [FirstStepGuide]. 6 Double-click the desired language folder. 7 Double-click "FirstStepGuide...