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... is connected. - Refer to these numbers whenever you call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222SONY (7669). DCR-HC Serial No. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC42 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. These ... equipment. Operation is to the following measures: - Note DCR-HC32/HC42 is subject to be used with the equipment in order to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C121 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L25A...
... is connected. - Refer to these numbers whenever you call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222SONY (7669). DCR-HC Serial No. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC42 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. These ... equipment. Operation is to the following measures: - Note DCR-HC32/HC42 is subject to be used with the equipment in order to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C121 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L25A...
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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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... that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Getting Started Handycam Station (1) (p. 10) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 32) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. 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...
... that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Getting Started Handycam Station (1) (p. 10) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 32) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. 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...
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With the mark facing up and charging starts. • When inserting the camcorder into the Handycam Station securely, all the way to the bottom. 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. 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 the DC IN jack on the Handycam Station. CHG (charge) lamp 2 Slide the POWER switch...
With the mark facing up and charging starts. • When inserting the camcorder into the Handycam Station securely, all the way to the bottom. 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. 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 the DC IN jack on the Handycam Station. CHG (charge) lamp 2 Slide the POWER switch...
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...period (p. 110). To charge the battery pack using only the AC Adaptor Turn off the power, then remove the camcorder from the DC IN jack holding both the Handycam Station and the DC plug. To remove the battery pack Turn off when the battery is fully charged. Getting ...a wall outlet as shown in this case. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the Handycam Station holding both your camcorder connected to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. • You can operate your camcorder and the Handycam Station. The battery pack will not lose its charge in the illustration. To remove...
...period (p. 110). To charge the battery pack using only the AC Adaptor Turn off the power, then remove the camcorder from the DC IN jack holding both the Handycam Station and the DC plug. To remove the battery pack Turn off when the battery is fully charged. Getting ...a wall outlet as shown in this case. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the Handycam Station holding both your camcorder connected to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. • You can operate your camcorder and the Handycam Station. The battery pack will not lose its charge in the illustration. To remove...
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... is recommended.) • The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder. The battery pack is fully discharged. (For Battery Info only.) • The power will .... - On the AC Adaptor • Use the nearby wall outlet when using your camcorder. • Do not use your camcorder in a narrow space, such as the AC Adaptor is connected to the wall outlet via... 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 °F)...
... is recommended.) • The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder. The battery pack is fully discharged. (For Battery Info only.) • The power will .... - On the AC Adaptor • Use the nearby wall outlet when using your camcorder. • Do not use your camcorder in a narrow space, such as the AC Adaptor is connected to the wall outlet via... 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 °F)...
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.... DISP GUIDE 1/2 FOCUS: MANUAL PROGRAM AE: SPOTLIGHT WIDE SELECT: 16:9 WIDE END 4 Touch [END]. The indicators vary depending 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]. If you cannot find the indicator you want...
.... DISP GUIDE 1/2 FOCUS: MANUAL PROGRAM AE: SPOTLIGHT WIDE SELECT: 16:9 WIDE END 4 Touch [END]. The indicators vary depending 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]. If you cannot find the indicator you want...
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Recording with ease (Easy Handycam) With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the respective lamp to select a recording medium. If the POWER switch is set to adjust ... procedures described in blue. optimally, which frees you from detailed adjustment. Movies Press REC START/STOP (or ). Easy Handycam operation ON 3 Start recording. 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. Recording still...
Recording with ease (Easy Handycam) With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the respective lamp to select a recording medium. If the POWER switch is set to adjust ... procedures described in blue. optimally, which frees you from detailed adjustment. Movies Press REC START/STOP (or ). Easy Handycam operation ON 3 Start recording. 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. Recording still...
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...(p. 24) - Movies Touch , then touch to the default settings. - Zoom (during Easy Handycam are returned to the previous situation. • The recording mode for tape, and the image size (DCR-HC42) and quality for "Memory Stick Duo" return to other recording devices" (p. 60) •... [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation] appears if operations not available during recording) (p. 24) Still images Touch ...
...(p. 24) - Movies Touch , then touch to the default settings. - Zoom (during Easy Handycam are returned to the previous situation. • The recording mode for tape, and the image size (DCR-HC42) and quality for "Memory Stick Duo" return to other recording devices" (p. 60) •... [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation] appears if operations not available during recording) (p. 24) Still images Touch ...
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...; Do not connect A/V connecting cables to both your TV is not a malfunction. • When you play back a picture recorded in full screen. When 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...
...; Do not connect A/V connecting cables to both your TV is not a malfunction. • When you play back a picture recorded in full screen. When 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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...; × 39 Position of the lamp. *These functions are available during Easy Handycam operation.
...; × 39 Position of the lamp. *These functions are available during Easy Handycam operation.
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... default setting is [ON], allowing you to use the Remote Commander (p. 32). • Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder from your camcorder to [OFF]. (The default setting is not displayed. CAMERA DATA (below . • When you set this when you view pictures... appear when still images on the tape. ON Always displays the remaining tape indicator. DISP GUIDE See page 16. 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...
... default setting is [ON], allowing you to use the Remote Commander (p. 32). • Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder from your camcorder to [OFF]. (The default setting is not displayed. CAMERA DATA (below . • When you set this when you view pictures... appear when still images on the tape. ON Always displays the remaining tape indicator. DISP GUIDE See page 16. 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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...VIDEO connection only will not output audio. i.LINK cable (optional) Use an i.LINK cable (optional) to connect your camcorder or the Handycam Station. The image and the sound might be reproduced more faithfully than with the supplied A/V cable connection. Refer also to the ...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. Connecting to a VCR or TV Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional), pictures...
...VIDEO connection only will not output audio. i.LINK cable (optional) Use an i.LINK cable (optional) to connect your camcorder or the Handycam Station. The image and the sound might be reproduced more faithfully than with the supplied A/V cable connection. Refer also to the ...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. Connecting to a VCR or TV Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional), pictures...
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... a recorded tape You can record audio by connecting in one of the following ways. For DCR-HC42: An external microphone (optional) to the Active Interface Shoe. An audio device to the Handycam Station or your camcorder using the A/V connecting cable. Using the internal microphone (no connection required). When the tape has...
... a recorded tape You can record audio by connecting in one of the following ways. For DCR-HC42: An external microphone (optional) to the Active Interface Shoe. An audio device to the Handycam Station or your camcorder using the A/V connecting cable. Using the internal microphone (no connection required). When the tape has...
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... play ) and start playing back the audio 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 want to stop...
... play ) and start playing back the audio 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 want to stop...
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...will be displayed. • We cannot guarantee the operation of one image to be printed. 4 Touch [END]. Connect your camcorder beforehand. APPLI.) [PRINT]. Printing 1 Select the image to be printed with / . Operating the POWER switch. - Continued ... of copies to be printed with / . 2 Touch [COPIES]. 3 Select the number of the Handycam Station to a printer using a PictBridge compliant printer without connecting the camcorder to a computer. Touch [END] when printing is finished, [Printing...] disappears and the image selection screen...
...will be displayed. • We cannot guarantee the operation of one image to be printed. 4 Touch [END]. Connect your camcorder beforehand. APPLI.) [PRINT]. Printing 1 Select the image to be printed with / . Operating the POWER switch. - Continued ... of copies to be printed with / . 2 Touch [COPIES]. 3 Select the number of the Handycam Station to a printer using a PictBridge compliant printer without connecting the camcorder to a computer. Touch [END] when printing is finished, [Printing...] disappears and the image selection screen...
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... • Remove the shoe cover when you operate the POWER switch on your accessory for details. 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 the end, and then tighten the screw. To connect an accessory, press... and push it to optional accessories such as you use the USB connection. 69 The accessory can be turned on a "Memory Stick Duo" with your camcorder.
... • Remove the shoe cover when you operate the POWER switch on your accessory for details. 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 the end, and then tighten the screw. To connect an accessory, press... and push it to optional accessories such as you use the USB connection. 69 The accessory can be turned on a "Memory Stick Duo" with your camcorder.
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...the analog video unit. 2 Slide the POWER switch of an A/V connecting cable (optional). 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 can convert an analog signal output from an ...analog device such as a VCR to a digital signal and transfer it to your camcorder or the Handycam Station. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as a computer, via your camcorder. A/V jack 1 (yellow) (white) (Red) VCR Computer DV Interface :Signal flow 2 To i.LINK (IEEE...
...the analog video unit. 2 Slide the POWER switch of an A/V connecting cable (optional). 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 can convert an analog signal output from an ...analog device such as a VCR to a digital signal and transfer it to your camcorder or the Handycam Station. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as a computer, via your camcorder. A/V jack 1 (yellow) (white) (Red) VCR Computer DV Interface :Signal flow 2 To i.LINK (IEEE...
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...connect to a wall outlet (p. 10). • Insert your camcorder, use the following table to on. • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your Sony dealer. 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 your camcorder into the Handycam Station correctly (p. 10)....
...connect to a wall outlet (p. 10). • Insert your camcorder, use the following table to on. • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your Sony dealer. 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 your camcorder into the Handycam Station correctly (p. 10)....
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...8226; No power is supplied from the wall outlet (p. 10). • Insert your Sony dealer. The power turns off the power, and disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet and contact your camcorder into the Handycam Station correctly (p. 10). • The battery charge is connected to the AC Adaptor.... a malfunction. • Fully charge the battery again. The battery pack may be damaged (p. 10, 109). When you do not operate your camcorder, the camcorder is being charged. • Slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG) (p. 10). • Attach the battery pack to display the correct...
...8226; No power is supplied from the wall outlet (p. 10). • Insert your Sony dealer. The power turns off the power, and disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet and contact your camcorder into the Handycam Station correctly (p. 10). • The battery charge is connected to the AC Adaptor.... a malfunction. • Fully charge the battery again. The battery pack may be damaged (p. 10, 109). When you do not operate your camcorder, the camcorder is being charged. • Slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG) (p. 10). • Attach the battery pack to display the correct...