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Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC42 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Note DCR-HC32/HC42 is to be used in a residential installation. These limits are located on ...The number below . Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC32 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Operation is for a digital device pursuant to comply with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C121 and AC Adaptor Model AC-...
Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC42 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Note DCR-HC32/HC42 is to be used in a residential installation. These limits are located on ...The number below . Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC32 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Operation is for a digital device pursuant to comply with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C121 and AC Adaptor Model AC-...
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...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 the ...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...
...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 the ...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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...) 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 lithium battery is...
...) 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 lithium battery is...
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...The CHG (charge) lamp lights 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, close the DC IN jack cover. 10 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 your camcorder. With the mark facing up and charging starts. • When inserting the camcorder into the Handycam Station securely, all the way to the bottom.
...The CHG (charge) lamp lights 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, close the DC IN jack cover. 10 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 your camcorder. With the mark facing up and charging starts. • When inserting the camcorder into the Handycam Station securely, all the way to the bottom.
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To remove your camcorder from the Handycam Station Turn off when the battery is fully charged. The battery pack will not lose its charge in the illustration. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the Handycam Station and the DC plug. PUSH button POWER switch DC IN jack With ... PUSH button. To remove the battery pack Turn off the power, then connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. • You can operate your camcorder connected to a power source such as a wall outlet as shown in this case. Getting Started 6 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off...
To remove your camcorder from the Handycam Station Turn off when the battery is fully charged. The battery pack will not lose its charge in the illustration. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the Handycam Station and the DC plug. PUSH button POWER switch DC IN jack With ... PUSH button. To remove the battery pack Turn off the power, then connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. • You can operate your camcorder connected to a power source such as a wall outlet as shown in this case. Getting Started 6 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off...
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...13 The battery pack is fully discharged. (For Battery Info only.) • The power will not be correctly displayed under which you use your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord 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 °F to 86...
...13 The battery pack is fully discharged. (For Battery Info only.) • The power will not be correctly displayed under which you use your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord 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 °F to 86...
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... displays to toggle. Then, touch the buttons displayed on the (TIME/ LANGU.) menu (p. 36, 56). Place your hand on the screen. Touch [MENU] during Easy Handycam operation. 6 0 min MENU 1/3 TELE MACRO SPOT FOCUS 0:00:00 DISP GUIDE EXPOSURE FADER 2 Touch [DISP GUIDE]. The meanings of the LCD panel to press buttons...
... displays to toggle. Then, touch the buttons displayed on the (TIME/ LANGU.) menu (p. 36, 56). Place your hand on the screen. Touch [MENU] during Easy Handycam operation. 6 0 min MENU 1/3 TELE MACRO SPOT FOCUS 0:00:00 DISP GUIDE EXPOSURE FADER 2 Touch [DISP GUIDE]. The meanings of the LCD panel to press buttons...
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... up in blue. B Since only basic functions become available and DCR-HC32: E screen font size increases for easy viewing, even A first time users can enjoy easy operation. If the POWER switch is set to adjust the focus. Easy Handycam operation ON 3 Start recording. The EASY lights up Press and hold...
... up in blue. B Since only basic functions become available and DCR-HC32: E screen font size increases for easy viewing, even A first time users can enjoy easy operation. If the POWER switch is set to adjust the focus. Easy Handycam operation ON 3 Start recording. The EASY lights up Press and hold...
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... Delete (p. 65) / to the default settings. - "Dubbing to other recording devices" (p. 60) • [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation] appears if operations not available during Easy Handycam operation - The EASY lamp turns off (p. 16) - NightShot plus (p. 24) - "Playing the picture on the Remote Commander....Handycam are attempted. 21 Slow playback is available on a TV" (p. 34) - The EASY lights up in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on /off and all the settings are returned to the previous situation. • The recording mode for tape, and the image size (DCR-HC42...
... Delete (p. 65) / to the default settings. - "Dubbing to other recording devices" (p. 60) • [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation] appears if operations not available during Easy Handycam operation - The EASY lamp turns off (p. 16) - NightShot plus (p. 24) - "Playing the picture on the Remote Commander....Handycam are attempted. 21 Slow playback is available on a TV" (p. 34) - The EASY lights up in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on /off and all the settings are returned to the previous situation. • The recording mode for tape, and the image size (DCR-HC42...
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... still image recorded in 4:3 aspect ratio may not appear in 16:9 aspect ratio on the TV screen by setting [DISP OUTPUT] to both your camcorder and the Handycam Station at the same time. The image and the sound might be distorted. • You can display the time code on a 4:3 TV not compatible...
... still image recorded in 4:3 aspect ratio may not appear in 16:9 aspect ratio on the TV screen by setting [DISP OUTPUT] to both your camcorder and the Handycam Station at the same time. The image and the sound might be distorted. • You can display the time code on a 4:3 TV not compatible...
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... items () vary depending on the position of lamp: TAPE EDIT/PLAY menu (p. 52) VAR. Position of the lamp. *These functions are available during Easy Handycam operation. menu (p. 56) CLOCK SET* WORLD TIME LANGUAGE MEMORY PLAY/EDIT × × × × × ×...
... items () vary depending on the position of lamp: TAPE EDIT/PLAY menu (p. 52) VAR. Position of the lamp. *These functions are available during Easy Handycam operation. menu (p. 56) CLOCK SET* WORLD TIME LANGUAGE MEMORY PLAY/EDIT × × × × × ×...
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... The default setting is [ON], allowing you to use the Remote Commander (p. 32). • Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder from responding to a command sent by another VCR remote control unit. • The setting returns to PLAY/ EDIT or CAMERA-TAPE with... a cassette inserted. • When you connect your computer (p. 70), or when you touch (Play/Pause). This cannot be selected during Easy Handycam operation. 6 0 min 1 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 2 6 5 AUTO 100 AWB F1. 8 9 dB 3 4 SteadyShot off* Exposure* White balance* Gain...
... The default setting is [ON], allowing you to use the Remote Commander (p. 32). • Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder from responding to a command sent by another VCR remote control unit. • The setting returns to PLAY/ EDIT or CAMERA-TAPE with... a cassette inserted. • When you connect your computer (p. 70), or when you touch (Play/Pause). This cannot be selected during Easy Handycam operation. 6 0 min 1 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 2 6 5 AUTO 100 AWB F1. 8 9 dB 3 4 SteadyShot off* Exposure* White balance* Gain...
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...default setting) (p. 56) to prevent the screen display dubbed with pictures. • Do not connect A/V connecting cables 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 the devices to...S VIDEO connection only will not output audio. i.LINK cable (optional) Use an i.LINK cable (optional) to connect your camcorder to 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 the TV. •...
...default setting) (p. 56) to prevent the screen display dubbed with pictures. • Do not connect A/V connecting cables 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 the devices to...S VIDEO connection only will not output audio. i.LINK cable (optional) Use an i.LINK cable (optional) to connect your camcorder to 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 the TV. •...
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...the original sound. AUDIO OUT (white) (red) : Signal flow Audio device (such as CD/MD) players You can add sound to the Handycam Station or your camcorder is set to be output from the A/V jack when dubbing audio: - When the tape has been recorded in the LP mode. - When the ... The audio input to SAVE. • The picture will not be recorded takes precedence over others in the order of the following ways. For DCR-HC42: An external microphone (optional) to the Active Interface Shoe. An audio device to a tape already recorded in 4CH MIC REC mode on the ...
...the original sound. AUDIO OUT (white) (red) : Signal flow Audio device (such as CD/MD) players You can add sound to the Handycam Station or your camcorder is set to be output from the A/V jack when dubbing audio: - When the tape has been recorded in the LP mode. - When the ... The audio input to SAVE. • The picture will not be recorded takes precedence over others in the order of the following ways. For DCR-HC42: An external microphone (optional) to the Active Interface Shoe. An audio device to a tape already recorded in 4CH MIC REC mode on the ...
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... you want to stop recording. However, sound you are recording afterwards is not output from your camcorder and the Handycam Station at the same time. Dubbing sound to a recorded tape (continued) viewfinder. • For DCR-HC42: When you attach an external microphone (optional) to the Active Interface Shoe, you can check the...
... you want to stop recording. However, sound you are recording afterwards is not output from your camcorder and the Handycam Station at the same time. Dubbing sound to a recorded tape (continued) viewfinder. • For DCR-HC42: When you attach an external microphone (optional) to the Active Interface Shoe, you can check the...
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...10 101 END - + SET EXEC One of the Handycam Station to a printer using a PictBridge compliant printer without connecting the camcorder to be printed. 4 Touch [END]. Continued 67 Dubbing/Editing Connect your camcorder beforehand. The operations may not be displayed. •... SET) [USB-PLY/ EDT] [PictBridge] . 3 Connect the USB jack (p. 69) of the images stored on the Handycam Station to a wall outlet for the printer to be printed with / . 2 Touch [COPIES]. 3 Select the number of copies to be printed with /...
...10 101 END - + SET EXEC One of the Handycam Station to a printer using a PictBridge compliant printer without connecting the camcorder to be printed. 4 Touch [END]. Continued 67 Dubbing/Editing Connect your camcorder beforehand. The operations may not be displayed. •... SET) [USB-PLY/ EDT] [PictBridge] . 3 Connect the USB jack (p. 69) of the images stored on the Handycam Station to a wall outlet for the printer to be printed with / . 2 Touch [COPIES]. 3 Select the number of copies to be printed with /...
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..., a flash, or a microphone. The accessory can be turned on a "Memory Stick Duo" with your camcorder. Jacks to connect external devices Dubbing/Editing Camcorder 1 2 3 Bottom 4 5 Handycam Station 4 2 5 6 7 8 For DCR-HC42: Active Interface Shoe (p. 63) The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to use an accessory. • The Active Interface...34, 59, 80) LANC jack (blue) • The LANC control jack is used for fixing the installed accessory securely. For DCR-HC32: Accessory shoe • Remove the shoe cover when you use the USB connection. 69
..., a flash, or a microphone. The accessory can be turned on a "Memory Stick Duo" with your camcorder. Jacks to connect external devices Dubbing/Editing Camcorder 1 2 3 Bottom 4 5 Handycam Station 4 2 5 6 7 8 For DCR-HC42: Active Interface Shoe (p. 63) The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to use an accessory. • The Active Interface...34, 59, 80) LANC jack (blue) • The LANC control jack is used for fixing the installed accessory securely. For DCR-HC32: Accessory shoe • Remove the shoe cover when you use the USB connection. 69
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.... Connect the white and red plugs (left/right audio) and S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of your camcorder down to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as a VCR to a digital signal and transfer... it to your camcorder. Connecting an analog VCR to the computer via your camcorder (Signal convert function) Using the A/V connecting cable and an i.LINK cable (optional), you..., by using the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) When connecting to another device via your camcorder or the Handycam Station.
.... Connect the white and red plugs (left/right audio) and S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of your camcorder down to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as a VCR to a digital signal and transfer... it to your camcorder. Connecting an analog VCR to the computer via your camcorder (Signal convert function) Using the A/V connecting cable and an i.LINK cable (optional), you..., by using the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) When connecting to another device via your camcorder or the Handycam Station.
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... still do not work, press the RESET button (p. 26) using your Sony dealer. The camcorder gets warm. • This is not a malfunction. 82 Overall operations/Easy Handycam The power does not turn Easy Handycam operation on for a long time. You cannot turn Easy Handycam operation on or off. • During recording or communicating with another...
... still do not work, press the RESET button (p. 26) using your Sony dealer. The camcorder gets warm. • This is not a malfunction. 82 Overall operations/Easy Handycam The power does not turn Easy Handycam operation on for a long time. You cannot turn Easy Handycam operation on or off. • During recording or communicating with another...
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... persists, replace the battery pack with a new one . Continued 83 Fully charge the battery again to the camcorder correctly (p. 10). • No power is supplied from the wall outlet (p. 10). • Insert your camcorder into the Handycam Station correctly (p. 10). • The battery charge is completed (p. 10). A problem occurs when the...] (p. 56), or turn on the environment of the environment is not a malfunction. • Fully charge the battery again. When you do not operate your Sony dealer. If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet.
... persists, replace the battery pack with a new one . Continued 83 Fully charge the battery again to the camcorder correctly (p. 10). • No power is supplied from the wall outlet (p. 10). • Insert your camcorder into the Handycam Station correctly (p. 10). • The battery charge is completed (p. 10). A problem occurs when the...] (p. 56), or turn on the environment of the environment is not a malfunction. • Fully charge the battery again. When you do not operate your Sony dealer. If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet.