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...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 exposure...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 exposure...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 ...
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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 The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied.
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 The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied.
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... with B. The indicators in the frame. 9 appears. 2 Touch [END]. You can adjust the focus manually. When you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is automatically set [FOCUS] to focus on the subject by...(wide angle) to sharpen the focus. b Notes • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is easier to focus on in parentheses appear when the items ...are selected. The available functions during Easy Handycam operation are marked with "*". FOCUS You can select this function also when you ...
... with B. The indicators in the frame. 9 appears. 2 Touch [END]. You can adjust the focus manually. When you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is automatically set [FOCUS] to focus on the subject by...(wide angle) to sharpen the focus. b Notes • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is easier to focus on in parentheses appear when the items ...are selected. The available functions during Easy Handycam operation are marked with "*". FOCUS You can select this function also when you ...
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... z - 12BIT REMAIN z z AUTO SETUP MENU menu (p. 42) USB STREAM (DCR-HC54) z z OFF LANGUAGE z z z DEMO MODE z - ON VCR SET menu (p. 40) AUDIO MIX - z z BRT NORMAL LCD COLOR z z - OFF * The value set before Easy Handycam operation will be retained during Easy Handycam operation. CAMERA PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam MANUAL SET menu (p. 38) P EFFECT z z OFF CAMERA SET menu...
... z - 12BIT REMAIN z z AUTO SETUP MENU menu (p. 42) USB STREAM (DCR-HC54) z z OFF LANGUAGE z z z DEMO MODE z - ON VCR SET menu (p. 40) AUDIO MIX - z z BRT NORMAL LCD COLOR z z - OFF * The value set before Easy Handycam operation will be retained during Easy Handycam operation. CAMERA PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam MANUAL SET menu (p. 38) P EFFECT z z OFF CAMERA SET menu...
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Adjust the focus manually (p. 30). [STEADYSHOT] does not function. • Set [STEADYSHOT] to always display the remaining tape indicator (p. 42). The backlight function does not function. • In .... • When using a cassette with battery operation) and therefore increases noise. The remaining tape indicator is noisier during Easy Handycam operation (p. 20). This is not a malfunction. Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for auto focus. A vertical band appears when recording a bright subject. • This phenomenon is not a malfunction. The auto ...
Adjust the focus manually (p. 30). [STEADYSHOT] does not function. • Set [STEADYSHOT] to always display the remaining tape indicator (p. 42). The backlight function does not function. • In .... • When using a cassette with battery operation) and therefore increases noise. The remaining tape indicator is noisier during Easy Handycam operation (p. 20). This is not a malfunction. Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for auto focus. A vertical band appears when recording a bright subject. • This phenomenon is not a malfunction. The auto ...
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... 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Type Lithium ion Design and specifications are not mentioned in each case in this manual. 68 Furthermore, ™ and "®" are subject to change without notice. and other countries. • Intel, Intel Core, and.... in the United States and/ or other countries. 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,...
... 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Type Lithium ion Design and specifications are not mentioned in each case in this manual. 68 Furthermore, ™ and "®" are subject to change without notice. and other countries. • Intel, Intel Core, and.... in the United States and/ or other countries. 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,...
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..., 73 DATE/TIME 15, 34, 73 DEMO MODE 42 DISP GUIDE (Display guide 73 DISP OUT (Display output 43 Display indicators 72 Dubbing 44 E Easy Handycam 19, 29 EDITSEARCH 26, 39 END SCH (END SEARCH 26, 54 EXPOSURE 32 F FADER 32 First Step Guide 48, 51 Flexible spot meter 31 FOCUS... bright)....... 34 LCD B.L. (LCD back light) . 41 LCD COLOR 41 LCD screen 17 LCD/VF SET menu 41 LETTER BOX 41 LP (Long Play 42 M MANUAL SET menu...........38 Menu 29, 37 Mirror mode 23 Moisture condensation..........63 MONOTONE 33 MOSAIC 38 MOSC. FADER 33 N NEG.ART 38 NightShot plus 22...
..., 73 DATE/TIME 15, 34, 73 DEMO MODE 42 DISP GUIDE (Display guide 73 DISP OUT (Display output 43 Display indicators 72 Dubbing 44 E Easy Handycam 19, 29 EDITSEARCH 26, 39 END SCH (END SEARCH 26, 54 EXPOSURE 32 F FADER 32 First Step Guide 48, 51 Flexible spot meter 31 FOCUS... bright)....... 34 LCD B.L. (LCD back light) . 41 LCD COLOR 41 LCD screen 17 LCD/VF SET menu 41 LETTER BOX 41 LP (Long Play 42 M MANUAL SET menu...........38 Menu 29, 37 Mirror mode 23 Moisture condensation..........63 MONOTONE 33 MOSAIC 38 MOSC. FADER 33 N NEG.ART 38 NightShot plus 22...