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... not likely to be blocked or covered. - Overloading Do not overload wall outlets (wall sockets), extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for necessary ventilation. Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by forcing it in. Do not use power-line operated sets near a swimming pool, etc...
... not likely to be blocked or covered. - Overloading Do not overload wall outlets (wall sockets), extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for necessary ventilation. Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by forcing it in. Do not use power-line operated sets near a swimming pool, etc...
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...device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC52 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is for future reference. Model No. Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies ... our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of the FCC Rules. For customers in the U.S.A. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for...
...device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC52 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is for future reference. Model No. Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies ... our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of the FCC Rules. For customers in the U.S.A. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for...
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...Continued) Notes DCR-HC52 and DCR-HC54 are to be used with communication cables, be sure to insert the connector plug in the correct way. The supplied interface cable must be determined by the following measures: - See "On use and care" (p. 63). • When connecting your camcorder • You... order to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of cassette you can use About the manuals supplied with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to which can use mini DV cassettes marked with the Cassette Memory function (p. 60)....
...Continued) Notes DCR-HC52 and DCR-HC54 are to be used with communication cables, be sure to insert the connector plug in the correct way. The supplied interface cable must be determined by the following measures: - See "On use and care" (p. 63). • When connecting your camcorder • You... order to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of cassette you can use About the manuals supplied with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to which can use mini DV cassettes marked with the Cassette Memory function (p. 60)....
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... used in color) that is grayed out is not possible due to malfunction. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is indicated on the model DCR-HC54. These points are used for illustrating the operating procedures. It adopts the MTF* measurement system for long periods...recording media and accessories are captured using your recordings on -screen displays in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. About this manual are based on the bottom of your camcorder to a malfunction of the sun only in any problems. • Compensation for illustration ...
... used in color) that is grayed out is not possible due to malfunction. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is indicated on the model DCR-HC54. These points are used for illustrating the operating procedures. It adopts the MTF* measurement system for long periods...recording media and accessories are captured using your recordings on -screen displays in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. About this manual are based on the bottom of your camcorder to a malfunction of the sun only in any problems. • Compensation for illustration ...
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...recording 17 Step 5: Inserting a Cassette ......... 18 Recording/Playback Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam 19 Recording 21 Zooming 22 Recording in dark places (NightShot plus 22 Adjusting the ...26 Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH 26 Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH 26 Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review 26 Playing the... 46 Using a Computer What you can do with Windows computer (DCR-HC54 48 Installing the "First Step Guide" and software (DCR-HC54 49 Viewing "First Step Guide" (DCRHC54 51 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ...
...recording 17 Step 5: Inserting a Cassette ......... 18 Recording/Playback Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam 19 Recording 21 Zooming 22 Recording in dark places (NightShot plus 22 Adjusting the ...26 Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH 26 Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH 26 Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review 26 Playing the... 46 Using a Computer What you can do with Windows computer (DCR-HC54 48 Installing the "First Step Guide" and software (DCR-HC54 49 Viewing "First Step Guide" (DCRHC54 51 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ...
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The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 12) USB cable (1) (DCR-HC54) (p. 70) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH30 (1) (p. 12, 61) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 12) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 28, 44) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (DCR-HC54)(p. 48) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Getting Started 11 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied.
The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 12) USB cable (1) (DCR-HC54) (p. 70) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH30 (1) (p. 12, 61) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 12) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 28, 44) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (DCR-HC54)(p. 48) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Getting Started 11 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied.
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... faster zoom. Therefore, do not cover the infrared port with the zoom buttons on the LCD frame. • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is set [D ZOOM] (p. 39) if you move your finger off the power zoom lever, the operation ...; The NightShot plus function uses infrared light. b Notes • [STEADYSHOT] may cause a malfunction. Move it is attached. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 30) when it further for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 13/32 in dark places (NightShot plus function in bright places. ...
... faster zoom. Therefore, do not cover the infrared port with the zoom buttons on the LCD frame. • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is set [D ZOOM] (p. 39) if you move your finger off the power zoom lever, the operation ...; The NightShot plus function uses infrared light. b Notes • [STEADYSHOT] may cause a malfunction. Move it is attached. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 30) when it further for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 13/32 in dark places (NightShot plus function in bright places. ...
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...] t 2 Select / (CAMERA SET) with , then touch [EXEC]. 3 Select [EDITSEARCH] with / , then touch [EXEC]. 4 Select [ON] with , then touch [EXEC]. Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH) You can view about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where you want the recording to go forward) and release it at the point...
...] t 2 Select / (CAMERA SET) with , then touch [EXEC]. 3 Select [EDITSEARCH] with / , then touch [EXEC]. 4 Select [ON] with , then touch [EXEC]. Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH) You can view about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where you want the recording to go forward) and release it at the point...
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... (Yellow) 1 (White) (Red) (Black) (White) (Red) (Yellow) : Signal flow 2 A A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect to the input jack of your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this case, the yellow (standard video) plug connection is monaural (Only one audio...on the VCR to [V-OUT/LCD] (p. 43). Connect your camcorder to be reproduced more faithfully than with the supplied A/V cable connection. Playing the picture on a TV You can be connected. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to the input jack of an A/V ...
... (Yellow) 1 (White) (Red) (Black) (White) (Red) (Yellow) : Signal flow 2 A A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect to the input jack of your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this case, the yellow (standard video) plug connection is monaural (Only one audio...on the VCR to [V-OUT/LCD] (p. 43). Connect your camcorder to be reproduced more faithfully than with the supplied A/V cable connection. Playing the picture on a TV You can be connected. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to the input jack of an A/V ...
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The available functions during Easy Handycam operation are marked with B. To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO] or set to [MANUAL]. b Notes • If you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is automatically set [FOCUS] to [AUTO]. appears when the focus cannot be adjusted ...cm (about 13/32 in the frame. 9 appears. 2 Touch [END]. The default settings are selected. b Notes • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is easier to focus on the subject by moving the power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to adjust the focus...
The available functions during Easy Handycam operation are marked with B. To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO] or set to [MANUAL]. b Notes • If you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is automatically set [FOCUS] to [AUTO]. appears when the focus cannot be adjusted ...cm (about 13/32 in the frame. 9 appears. 2 Touch [END]. The default settings are selected. b Notes • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is easier to focus on the subject by moving the power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to adjust the focus...
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... SPOT METER 0:00:00 1 AUTO END 2 1 Touch the point where you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is strong contrast between the camcorder and the subject. SUNRSSUNST* (Sunrise & Sunset) () Select to automatically record pictures effectively without the [SCENE SEL.] function. Continued , 31 ... the subject, so that it is recorded in suitable brightness even when there is automatically set [EXPOSURE] to [MANUAL]. This setting also prevents your camcorder from appearing excessively white when subjects are lit by strong light. MENU See page 37. function. TWILIGHT* ( ...
... SPOT METER 0:00:00 1 AUTO END 2 1 Touch the point where you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is strong contrast between the camcorder and the subject. SUNRSSUNST* (Sunrise & Sunset) () Select to automatically record pictures effectively without the [SCENE SEL.] function. Continued , 31 ... the subject, so that it is recorded in suitable brightness even when there is automatically set [EXPOSURE] to [MANUAL]. This setting also prevents your camcorder from appearing excessively white when subjects are lit by strong light. MENU See page 37. function. TWILIGHT* ( ...
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AL 2 1 Touch [MANUAL]. To cancel [FADER] before starting the operation, touch [OFF] in 32 b Notes • If you press REC START/STOP once, the setting is complete. Adjust .... BEACH** ( ) Select to focus on a ski slope; To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO]. [PAGE2] FADER You can fix the brightness of a picture manually. If you set [SCENE SEL], [WHT BAL] setting is too bright or too dark. 60min STBY 0:00:00 OK AUTO EXPOSURE 1 MANU- END SCH (END...
AL 2 1 Touch [MANUAL]. To cancel [FADER] before starting the operation, touch [OFF] in 32 b Notes • If you press REC START/STOP once, the setting is complete. Adjust .... BEACH** ( ) Select to focus on a ski slope; To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO]. [PAGE2] FADER You can fix the brightness of a picture manually. If you set [SCENE SEL], [WHT BAL] setting is too bright or too dark. 60min STBY 0:00:00 OK AUTO EXPOSURE 1 MANU- END SCH (END...
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...SET menu (p. 41) LCD B.L. Menu items • Available menu items (z) vary depending on which lamp is lit. • During Easy Handycam operation, the following settings are automatically applied (p. 19). ON EDITSEARCH z - TAPE SET menu (p. 42) REC MODE z z SP AUDIO...AUTO SETUP MENU menu (p. 42) USB STREAM (DCR-HC54) z z OFF LANGUAGE z z z DEMO MODE z - OFF * The value set before Easy Handycam operation will be retained during Easy Handycam operation. Using the Menu 37 CAMERA PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam MANUAL SET menu (p. 38) P EFFECT z z ...
...SET menu (p. 41) LCD B.L. Menu items • Available menu items (z) vary depending on which lamp is lit. • During Easy Handycam operation, the following settings are automatically applied (p. 19). ON EDITSEARCH z - TAPE SET menu (p. 42) REC MODE z z SP AUDIO...AUTO SETUP MENU menu (p. 42) USB STREAM (DCR-HC54) z z OFF LANGUAGE z z z DEMO MODE z - OFF * The value set before Easy Handycam operation will be retained during Easy Handycam operation. Using the Menu 37 CAMERA PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam MANUAL SET menu (p. 38) P EFFECT z z ...
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... add special effects to a picture during playback. SEPIA Pictures appear in black and white. MOSAIC* Pictures appear mosaic-patterned. * Not available during recording or playback. MANUAL SET menu - The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are reversed. appears. B OFF Does not use [P EFFECT] setting. NEG.ART The color and brightness...
... add special effects to a picture during playback. SEPIA Pictures appear in black and white. MOSAIC* Pictures appear mosaic-patterned. * Not available during recording or playback. MANUAL SET menu - The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are reversed. appears. B OFF Does not use [P EFFECT] setting. NEG.ART The color and brightness...
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... this operation (p. 12). S VIDEO connection only will not output audio. Note that you cannot output picture and sound separately. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to another device via the S VIDEO jack, by using the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (2), or the i.LINK cable ... is not necessary. Device without an S VIDEO jack Device with an i.LINK jack. You can dub images played back on your camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. Dubbing/Editing Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders You can connect your...
... this operation (p. 12). S VIDEO connection only will not output audio. Note that you cannot output picture and sound separately. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to another device via the S VIDEO jack, by using the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (2), or the i.LINK cable ... is not necessary. Device without an S VIDEO jack Device with an i.LINK jack. You can dub images played back on your camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. Dubbing/Editing Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders You can connect your...
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...into the VCR. b Notes • You cannot record pictures on your camcorder to turn on a tape. i.LINK cable (optional) 3 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to recording pause mode. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with i.LINK To DV Interface (i.LINK) jack i.LINK : Signal... flow When connecting your camcorder to a VCR or an i.LINK-compatible device using the i.LINK cable (optional). Be sure...
...into the VCR. b Notes • You cannot record pictures on your camcorder to turn on a tape. i.LINK cable (optional) 3 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to recording pause mode. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with i.LINK To DV Interface (i.LINK) jack i.LINK : Signal... flow When connecting your camcorder to a VCR or an i.LINK-compatible device using the i.LINK cable (optional). Be sure...
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... computer (DCRHC54) When you install the "Picture Motion Browser" on a Windows computer from initial hookup of all the functions of your camcorder and computer and making settings, to view as thumbnails. x Editing movies imported to the Help guide for further detailed operations after reading the...are not supported. Referring to have been imported to a computer from your camcorder, back to your camcorder. 48 About "First Step Guide" The "First Step Guide" is an instruction manual you can refer to on your camcorder You can manage movies by date and time of shooting, and select ...
... computer (DCRHC54) When you install the "Picture Motion Browser" on a Windows computer from initial hookup of all the functions of your camcorder and computer and making settings, to view as thumbnails. x Editing movies imported to the Help guide for further detailed operations after reading the...are not supported. Referring to have been imported to a computer from your camcorder, back to your camcorder. 48 About "First Step Guide" The "First Step Guide" is an instruction manual you can refer to on your camcorder You can manage movies by date and time of shooting, and select ...
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...appear while using the AC Adaptor, rewind/fast forward speed increases (compared with Cassette Memory. • This camcorder does not support Cassette Memory, so the indicator does not appear. Recording The tape does not start when...8226; Set the write-protect tab to REC or insert a new cassette (p. 60). • The tape is canceled. - [MANUAL] of the tape. This is not a malfunction. This is not a malfunction. The backlight function does not function. • In... when recording a bright subject. • This phenomenon is noisier during Easy Handycam operation (p. 20).
...appear while using the AC Adaptor, rewind/fast forward speed increases (compared with Cassette Memory. • This camcorder does not support Cassette Memory, so the indicator does not appear. Recording The tape does not start when...8226; Set the write-protect tab to REC or insert a new cassette (p. 60). • The tape is canceled. - [MANUAL] of the tape. This is not a malfunction. This is not a malfunction. The backlight function does not function. • In... when recording a bright subject. • This phenomenon is noisier during Easy Handycam operation (p. 20).
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...mm (1 5/16 × 3/4 × 1 13/16 in the U.S. On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • i.LINK and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • is a trademark. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media, Windows Vista, and ... Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in this manual. 68 Furthermore, ™ and "®" are not mentioned in each case in the United States and other product names...
...mm (1 5/16 × 3/4 × 1 13/16 in the U.S. On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • i.LINK and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • is a trademark. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media, Windows Vista, and ... Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in this manual. 68 Furthermore, ™ and "®" are not mentioned in each case in the United States and other product names...
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... NightShot plus (22) Warning (57) Bottom Indicator 9 . They do not appear on the LCD screen. Continued , 73 Quick Reference Meaning Flexible spot meter (31)/ Manual exposure (32) Manual focus (30) Backlight (23) Indicator Meaning SCENE SEL. (31) n / EDIT + Picture effect (38) White balance (33) Wide select (39) SteadyShot off (39) EDITSEARCH (39...
... NightShot plus (22) Warning (57) Bottom Indicator 9 . They do not appear on the LCD screen. Continued , 73 Quick Reference Meaning Flexible spot meter (31)/ Manual exposure (32) Manual focus (30) Backlight (23) Indicator Meaning SCENE SEL. (31) n / EDIT + Picture effect (38) White balance (33) Wide select (39) SteadyShot off (39) EDITSEARCH (39...