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...recently recorded scene are played back. Then, your camcorder is a blank section between recorded sections on the tape. • You can also select [END SEARCH] from the menu. The last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH) [END SEARCH] will not work once you eject the cassette after you have ... for about 2 seconds of the scene recorded just before you want the recording to start the next recording while viewing the pictures on the screen. Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording is played back for the starting point Make sure that the CAMERA-TAPE lamp lights...
...recently recorded scene are played back. Then, your camcorder is a blank section between recorded sections on the tape. • You can also select [END SEARCH] from the menu. The last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH) [END SEARCH] will not work once you eject the cassette after you have ... for about 2 seconds of the scene recorded just before you want the recording to start the next recording while viewing the pictures on the screen. Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording is played back for the starting point Make sure that the CAMERA-TAPE lamp lights...
Operating Guide
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... connection only will not output audio. i.LINK cable (optional) Use an i.LINK cable (optional) to connect your camcorder to be connected. The A/V jack works as an input as well as an output, switching automatically depending on the VCR or the TV. • When you are... [LCD PANEL] (the default setting) (p. 56) to prevent the screen display dubbed with the supplied A/V cable connection. The image and the sound might be reproduced more faithfully than with pictures. • Do not connect A/V connecting cables to both your camcorder and the Handycam Station at the same time.
... connection only will not output audio. i.LINK cable (optional) Use an i.LINK cable (optional) to connect your camcorder to be connected. The A/V jack works as an input as well as an output, switching automatically depending on the VCR or the TV. • When you are... [LCD PANEL] (the default setting) (p. 56) to prevent the screen display dubbed with the supplied A/V cable connection. The image and the sound might be reproduced more faithfully than with pictures. • Do not connect A/V connecting cables to both your camcorder and the Handycam Station at the same time.
Operating Guide
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...work. • During Easy Handycam operation, the available buttons are restored when you cancel the Easy Handycam operation. [DEMO MODE] does not start. • You cannot view the demonstration when the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch is set to troubleshoot the problem. The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on the screen... pack, then reconnect it after about 1 minute. If the functions still do not work, press the RESET button (p. 26) using your Sony dealer. Previously made settings are limited (p. 20). The camcorder gets warm. • This is not a malfunction. 82
...work. • During Easy Handycam operation, the available buttons are restored when you cancel the Easy Handycam operation. [DEMO MODE] does not start. • You cannot view the demonstration when the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch is set to troubleshoot the problem. The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on the screen... pack, then reconnect it after about 1 minute. If the functions still do not work, press the RESET button (p. 26) using your Sony dealer. Previously made settings are limited (p. 20). The camcorder gets warm. • This is not a malfunction. 82
Operating Guide
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...when the LCD panel is not a malfunction. You cannot turn the LCD backlight off. (DCR-HC42) • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 20), you cannot turn the LCD backlight on/off the power first. Touch the LCD screen or insert a cassette or a "Memory Stick Duo" to the indicator list (p. 100).... on the LCD screen or viewfinder. • The camcorder is not a malfunction. 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 LCD screen. The picture in...
...when the LCD panel is not a malfunction. You cannot turn the LCD backlight off. (DCR-HC42) • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 20), you cannot turn the LCD backlight on/off the power first. Touch the LCD screen or insert a cassette or a "Memory Stick Duo" to the indicator list (p. 100).... on the LCD screen or viewfinder. • The camcorder is not a malfunction. 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 LCD screen. The picture in...
Operating Guide
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...Handycam...not work during...screen. • The spots appear when you set [TELE MACRO] to [ON]. The color of the picture is not a malfunction. The auto focus does not function. • Set [FOCUS] to error.] appears and recording stops. (DCR-HC42...) • The video head may be dirty. A vertical band appears when recording candlelight or electric light in [SLOW SHUTTR], [SUPER NSPLUS], or [COLOR SLOW S]. This is not correctly displayed. • Deactivate the NightShot plus function (p. 24). 88 Use a cleaning cassette (optional). • Try again from the beginning. • Use a Sony...
...Handycam...not work during...screen. • The spots appear when you set [TELE MACRO] to [ON]. The color of the picture is not a malfunction. The auto focus does not function. • Set [FOCUS] to error.] appears and recording stops. (DCR-HC42...) • The video head may be dirty. A vertical band appears when recording candlelight or electric light in [SLOW SHUTTR], [SUPER NSPLUS], or [COLOR SLOW S]. This is not correctly displayed. • Deactivate the NightShot plus function (p. 24). 88 Use a cleaning cassette (optional). • Try again from the beginning. • Use a Sony...
Operating Guide
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...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 displayed on the screen. • The tape was recorded on the picture. Noises appear and is a blank... section in a TV color system other than 2 minutes, your camcorder (NTSC). Your camcorder is not a malfunction. 90 Date Search does not work correctly. • If one day's recording ...
...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 displayed on the screen. • The tape was recorded on the picture. Noises appear and is a blank... section in a TV color system other than 2 minutes, your camcorder (NTSC). Your camcorder is not a malfunction. 90 Date Search does not work correctly. • If one day's recording ...
Operating Guide
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...not ejected for 10 seconds after a squall or a shower. • When you use your camcorder may have contacted your local authorized Sony service facility. - Your camcorder can be damaged or your camcorder in a hot and humid place. How to a warm place, moisture may condense inside... on the playback picture or the screen is ejected. Note on the screen during playback. 112 Maintenance and precautions (continued) • Keep the Remote Commander and button-type battery out of the functions except cassette ejection will work. Turn off for about 3 minutes...
...not ejected for 10 seconds after a squall or a shower. • When you use your camcorder may have contacted your local authorized Sony service facility. - Your camcorder can be damaged or your camcorder in a hot and humid place. How to a warm place, moisture may condense inside... on the playback picture or the screen is ejected. Note on the screen during playback. 112 Maintenance and precautions (continued) • Keep the Remote Commander and button-type battery out of the functions except cassette ejection will work. Turn off for about 3 minutes...
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...camcorder is recommended that of the "Memory Stick Duo" or the like. LCD screen • Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD screen, as at the seaside. • Store in a cold place, a residual image may not work... the AC Adaptor from your camcorder or the Handycam Station, then eject the cassette and "Memory Stick Duo" from your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility to have the ...8226; Wipe the surface of the LCD screen (CALIBRATION) The buttons on your hands. - When you connect your camcorder or the Handycam Station to the wall outlet using the ...
...camcorder is recommended that of the "Memory Stick Duo" or the like. LCD screen • Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD screen, as at the seaside. • Store in a cold place, a residual image may not work... the AC Adaptor from your camcorder or the Handycam Station, then eject the cassette and "Memory Stick Duo" from your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility to have the ...8226; Wipe the surface of the LCD screen (CALIBRATION) The buttons on your hands. - When you connect your camcorder or the Handycam Station to the wall outlet using the ...