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...a VCR, etc 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 52 Warning indicators and messages 57 Continued , 9 D ZOOM/WIDE SEL/ STEADYSHOT, ...16 Step 4: Making setting adjustments before 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 exposure for backlit subjects 23 Recording in ...
...a VCR, etc 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 52 Warning indicators and messages 57 Continued , 9 D ZOOM/WIDE SEL/ STEADYSHOT, ...16 Step 4: Making setting adjustments before 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 exposure for backlit subjects 23 Recording in ...
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...8226; Press the RESET button (p. 70) using a sharp-pointed object. (If you run into any problems using your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam ..... 52 • Batteries/Power sources 52 • LCD screen/viewfinder 53 • Cassette tapes 53 • Recording... 37). Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you press the RESET button, all buttons are functional (p. 20). 52 Settings change during Easy Handycam operation. • During Easy Handycam operation, the settings of [A.SHUT OFF] (p. 43), or turn on. • Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 12...
...8226; Press the RESET button (p. 70) using a sharp-pointed object. (If you run into any problems using your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam ..... 52 • Batteries/Power sources 52 • LCD screen/viewfinder 53 • Cassette tapes 53 • Recording... 37). Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you press the RESET button, all buttons are functional (p. 20). 52 Settings change during Easy Handycam operation. • During Easy Handycam operation, the settings of [A.SHUT OFF] (p. 43), or turn on. • Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 12...
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... • Touch the LCD screen lightly. • Press DISP/BATT INFO on your Sony dealer. Dots in the viewfinder when the LCD panel is completed (p. 12). • Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 12). • Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the wall outlet...the LCD screen. • This is not a malfunction. • Fully charge the battery again. Replace it with a new one (p. 12, 61). Troubleshooting Continued , 53 These dots are grayed out. • You cannot select grayed items in the viewfinder has disappeared. • Close the LCD panel. For...
... • Touch the LCD screen lightly. • Press DISP/BATT INFO on your Sony dealer. Dots in the viewfinder when the LCD panel is completed (p. 12). • Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 12). • Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the wall outlet...the LCD screen. • This is not a malfunction. • Fully charge the battery again. Replace it with a new one (p. 12, 61). Troubleshooting Continued , 53 These dots are grayed out. • You cannot select grayed items in the viewfinder has disappeared. • Close the LCD panel. For...
Operating Guide
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... not start when you turn on the cassette. • There is a blank section between the subject and the background is noisier during Easy Handycam operation (p. 20). This is not a malfunction. This is not a malfunction. A vertical band appears when recording a bright subject. •...[ON] to moisture condensation. Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for auto focus. The auto focus does not function. • Set [FOCUS] to [ON] (p. 39). This is canceled. - [MANUAL] of the tape. Troubleshooting (Continued) The Cassette Memory indicator or title display does not appear...
... not start when you turn on the cassette. • There is a blank section between the subject and the background is noisier during Easy Handycam operation (p. 20). This is not a malfunction. This is not a malfunction. A vertical band appears when recording a bright subject. •...[ON] to moisture condensation. Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for auto focus. The auto focus does not function. • Set [FOCUS] to [ON] (p. 39). This is canceled. - [MANUAL] of the tape. Troubleshooting (Continued) The Cassette Memory indicator or title display does not appear...
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... the cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 64). Noises appear and on the screen. • Deactivate the NightShot plus function (p. 22). Your camcorder is bright, and the subject does not appear on the screen. Undesirable flicker occurs. • This anomaly may occur when recording pictures ...or computer screen. • Set [STEADYSHOT] to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp (p. 24). • Rewind the tape (p. 24). Continued , 55 Troubleshooting This is not a malfunction. "---" is displayed on the screen. • The tape you are playing was recorded without setting the date and time. ...
... the cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 64). Noises appear and on the screen. • Deactivate the NightShot plus function (p. 22). Your camcorder is bright, and the subject does not appear on the screen. Undesirable flicker occurs. • This anomaly may occur when recording pictures ...or computer screen. • Set [STEADYSHOT] to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp (p. 24). • Rewind the tape (p. 24). Continued , 55 Troubleshooting This is not a malfunction. "---" is displayed on the screen. • The tape you are playing was recorded without setting the date and time. ...
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... a computer (DCRHC54) The computer does not recognize your camcorder. • Install the "Picture Motion Browser" (p. 49). • The computer may not be able to the input jack of functions that cannot be used at the same time. Troubleshooting (Continued) You cannot dub correctly using the A/V connecting ...plus [WHT BAL] NightShot plus 56 Wait for a while. • Disconnect USB devices other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the (USB) jack on the computer. • Disconnect the cable from connected devices are not displayed correctly. • The input signal...
... a computer (DCRHC54) The computer does not recognize your camcorder. • Install the "Picture Motion Browser" (p. 49). • The computer may not be able to the input jack of functions that cannot be used at the same time. Troubleshooting (Continued) You cannot dub correctly using the A/V connecting ...plus [WHT BAL] NightShot plus 56 Wait for a while. • Disconnect USB devices other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the (USB) jack on the computer. • Disconnect the cable from connected devices are not displayed correctly. • The input signal...
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... has occurred (p. 63). • The self-diagnosis display code is not an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series). Warning indicators and messages Troubleshooting Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators If indicators appear on the operating, environment, or battery conditions, E may flash, even if there are not...on the cassette is set to the DC IN jack of your camcorder securely (p. 12). C:21:ss • Moisture condensation has occurred. Remove and insert the cassette, then operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Reconnect it for at least 1 hour, then ...
... has occurred (p. 63). • The self-diagnosis display code is not an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series). Warning indicators and messages Troubleshooting Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators If indicators appear on the operating, environment, or battery conditions, E may flash, even if there are not...on the cassette is set to the DC IN jack of your camcorder securely (p. 12). C:21:ss • Moisture condensation has occurred. Remove and insert the cassette, then operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Reconnect it for at least 1 hour, then ...