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... plug by forcing it from the appliance. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets (wall sockets), extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc. Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended...
... plug by forcing it from the appliance. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets (wall sockets), extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc. Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended...
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... questions about this product. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC54 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC52 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Record the serial number in the U.S.A. ACSerial No. ...including interference that may cause undesired operation. Otherwise, fire or injury may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. For customers in the space provided below is subject to...
... questions about this product. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC54 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC52 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Record the serial number in the U.S.A. ACSerial No. ...including interference that may cause undesired operation. Otherwise, fire or injury may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. For customers in the space provided below is subject to...
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Read thid first (Continued) Notes DCR-HC52 and DCR-HC54 are to be used with your camcorder - CAUTION You are designed to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses, and can use mini DV cassettes marked with the Cassette Memory function (p. 60). Increase ... radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with the equipment in order to Subpart B of Part 15 of the following parts. If this manual could void your authority to a computer and using the supplied software (stored on , the user is encouraged to try to which can use in a particular...
Read thid first (Continued) Notes DCR-HC52 and DCR-HC54 are to be used with your camcorder - CAUTION You are designed to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses, and can use mini DV cassettes marked with the Cassette Memory function (p. 60). Increase ... radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with the equipment in order to Subpart B of Part 15 of the following parts. If this manual could void your authority to a computer and using the supplied software (stored on , the user is encouraged to try to which can use in a particular...
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...The illustrations used for Continued , 7 These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in this manual • The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used in any problems. • Compensation for the contents of the pixels... are used on the model DCR-HC54. Unauthorized recording of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on -screen displays in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. The model name is not available under...
...The illustrations used for Continued , 7 These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in this manual • The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used in any problems. • Compensation for the contents of the pixels... are used on the model DCR-HC54. Unauthorized recording of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on -screen displays in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. The model name is not available under...
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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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... a 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 sound ... view: (Wide angle) Close view: (Telephoto) Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Move it is attached. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 30) when it further for telephoto. 22 Infrared port Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON. ( and ["NIGHTSHOT PLUS"] appear.) b Notes...
... a 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 sound ... view: (Wide angle) Close view: (Telephoto) Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Move it is attached. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 30) when it further for telephoto. 22 Infrared port Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON. ( and ["NIGHTSHOT PLUS"] appear.) b Notes...
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... END EXPO- The last scene of the most recent recording is not played back during the search. 26 1 Touch [MENU]. Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH) You can view about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where you stopped the tape. 1 Touch [MENU]. SEL. Searching for the last scene...
... END EXPO- The last scene of the most recent recording is not played back during the search. 26 1 Touch [MENU]. Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH) You can view about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where you stopped the tape. 1 Touch [MENU]. SEL. Searching for the last scene...
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...output audio. B A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) When connecting to another device. Set the input selector on the VCR. When your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR to [V-OUT/LCD] (p. 43). Playing the picture on a TV You can be connected. Refer also to ...the instruction manuals supplied with an S VIDEO jack A/V Remote Connector (Yellow) 1 (White) (Red) (Black) (White) (Red) (Yellow) : Signal flow 2 A A/V connecting cable (supplied) ...
...output audio. B A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) When connecting to another device. Set the input selector on the VCR. When your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR to [V-OUT/LCD] (p. 43). Playing the picture on a TV You can be connected. Refer also to ...the instruction manuals supplied with an S VIDEO jack A/V Remote Connector (Yellow) 1 (White) (Red) (Black) (White) (Red) (Yellow) : Signal flow 2 A A/V connecting cable (supplied) ...
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... in the center of the lamp and the display (PAGE). The available functions during Easy Handycam operation are selected. To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO] or set to [MANUAL]. b Notes • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is automatically set [FOCUS] to [AUTO]. To adjust the...
... in the center of the lamp and the display (PAGE). The available functions during Easy Handycam operation are selected. To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO] or set to [MANUAL]. b Notes • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is automatically set [FOCUS] to [AUTO]. To adjust the...
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... fix and adjust the exposure on glass or metal mesh in windows between the camcorder and the subject. Continued , 31 Using the Menu To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO] or set to [MANUAL]. SUNRSSUNST* (Sunrise & Sunset) () Select to maintain the atmosphere of the... Guide)* See page 73. SCENE SEL. B AUTO Select to prevent people's faces from focusing on the screen. This setting also prevents your camcorder from appearing excessively white when subjects are lit by strong light. PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) ( ) Select to bring out the subject such as ...
... fix and adjust the exposure on glass or metal mesh in windows between the camcorder and the subject. Continued , 31 Using the Menu To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO] or set to [MANUAL]. SUNRSSUNST* (Sunrise & Sunset) () Select to maintain the atmosphere of the... Guide)* See page 73. SCENE SEL. B AUTO Select to prevent people's faces from focusing on the screen. This setting also prevents your camcorder from appearing excessively white when subjects are lit by strong light. PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) ( ) Select to bring out the subject such as ...
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otherwise pictures may appear too dark. END SCH (END SEARCH) See page 26. AL 2 1 Touch [MANUAL]. To cancel [FADER] before starting the operation, touch [OFF] in 32 SNOW** ( ) Select this when shooting in very bright, white conditions, such as at a beach ... STBY 0:00:00 OK AUTO EXPOSURE 1 MANU- To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO]. [PAGE2] FADER You can fix the brightness of a picture manually. The fader indicator stops flashing and disappears when the fade is canceled. Adjust the brightness when the subject is canceled. EXPOSURE You can add the...
otherwise pictures may appear too dark. END SCH (END SEARCH) See page 26. AL 2 1 Touch [MANUAL]. To cancel [FADER] before starting the operation, touch [OFF] in 32 SNOW** ( ) Select this when shooting in very bright, white conditions, such as at a beach ... STBY 0:00:00 OK AUTO EXPOSURE 1 MANU- To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO]. [PAGE2] FADER You can fix the brightness of a picture manually. The fader indicator stops flashing and disappears when the fade is canceled. Adjust the brightness when the subject is canceled. EXPOSURE You can add the...
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... z z SP AUDIO MODE 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 - z z BRT NORMAL LCD COLOR z z - Using the Menu 37 LCD/VF SET menu (p. 41) LCD B.L. z z BRT NORMAL WIDE DISP z z - CAMERA PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam MANUAL SET menu (p. 38) P EFFECT z z OFF CAMERA SET menu (p. 39) D ZOOM z - ON...
... z z SP AUDIO MODE 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 - z z BRT NORMAL LCD COLOR z z - Using the Menu 37 LCD/VF SET menu (p. 41) LCD B.L. z z BRT NORMAL WIDE DISP z z - CAMERA PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam MANUAL SET menu (p. 38) P EFFECT z z OFF CAMERA SET menu (p. 39) D ZOOM z - ON...
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... for details on another VCR/DVD device, etc. (p. 44). NEG.ART The color and brightness are selected. b Notes • Effects added to a picture during playback. MANUAL SET menu - appears. PASTEL* Pictures appear as an illustration with B. MOSAIC* Pictures appear mosaic-patterned. * Not available during recording or playback.
... for details on another VCR/DVD device, etc. (p. 44). NEG.ART The color and brightness are selected. b Notes • Effects added to a picture during playback. MANUAL SET menu - appears. PASTEL* Pictures appear as an illustration with B. MOSAIC* Pictures appear mosaic-patterned. * Not available during recording or playback.
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...of an A/V connecting cable. The video and audio signals are transmitted digitally, producing high quality pictures and sound. 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 (1), the A/V connecting cable with an... S VIDEO cable, pictures can connect your camcorder to VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders, using the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (2), or the i.LINK cable (3). Note that you cannot output ...
...of an A/V connecting cable. The video and audio signals are transmitted digitally, producing high quality pictures and sound. 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 (1), the A/V connecting cable with an... S VIDEO cable, pictures can connect your camcorder to VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders, using the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (2), or the i.LINK cable (3). Note that you cannot output ...
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... also to recording pause mode. DV To i.LINK jack AV device with i.LINK To DV Interface (i.LINK) jack i.LINK : Signal flow When connecting your camcorder to the instruction manuals supplied with an i.LINK cable. 2 Insert a cassette into the VCR. i.LINK cable (optional) 3 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the PLAY...
... also to recording pause mode. DV To i.LINK jack AV device with i.LINK To DV Interface (i.LINK) jack i.LINK : Signal flow When connecting your camcorder to the instruction manuals supplied with an i.LINK cable. 2 Insert a cassette into the VCR. i.LINK cable (optional) 3 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the PLAY...
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...bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. x Exporting movies from your computer to your camcorder. 48 About "First Step Guide" The "First Step Guide" is an instruction manual you can be enlarged and played in a multiboot environment. It is not assured if the above ... is required. Standard installation is based on a computer. Operation is necessary to have been imported to a computer from your camcorder, back to your camcorder You can export movies that have DirectX installed.) Sound system: Direct Sound compatible sound card x Editing movies imported to a ...
...bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. x Exporting movies from your computer to your camcorder. 48 About "First Step Guide" The "First Step Guide" is an instruction manual you can be enlarged and played in a multiboot environment. It is not assured if the above ... is required. Standard installation is based on a computer. Operation is necessary to have been imported to a computer from your camcorder, back to your camcorder You can export movies that have DirectX installed.) Sound system: Direct Sound compatible sound card x Editing movies imported to a ...
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... using a cassette with battery operation) and therefore increases noise. Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for auto focus. The cassette is not displayed. • Set [ REMAIN] to [ON.... The auto focus does not function. • Set [FOCUS] to [ON] (p. 39). Adjust the focus manually (p. 30). [STEADYSHOT] does not function. • Set [STEADYSHOT] to [AUTO] (p. 30). • The...1 hour, then re-insert the cassette (p. 63). The remaining tape indicator is noisier during Easy Handycam operation (p. 20). Rewind it, or insert a new cassette. • Set the write-protect ...
... using a cassette with battery operation) and therefore increases noise. Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for auto focus. The cassette is not displayed. • Set [ REMAIN] to [ON.... The auto focus does not function. • Set [FOCUS] to [ON] (p. 39). Adjust the focus manually (p. 30). [STEADYSHOT] does not function. • Set [STEADYSHOT] to [AUTO] (p. 30). • The...1 hour, then re-insert the cassette (p. 63). The remaining tape indicator is noisier during Easy Handycam operation (p. 20). Rewind it, or insert a new cassette. • Set the write-protect ...
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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 DirectX are...DC 7.2 V Capacity 3.6 Wh (500 mAh) Dimensions (approx.) 31.8 × 18.5 × 45.0 mm (1 5/16 × 3/4 × 1 13/16 in this manual. 68 Furthermore, ™ and "®" are not mentioned in each case in ) (w/h/d) Mass (approx.) 40 g (1.5 oz) Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C ...
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 DirectX are...DC 7.2 V Capacity 3.6 Wh (500 mAh) Dimensions (approx.) 31.8 × 18.5 × 45.0 mm (1 5/16 × 3/4 × 1 13/16 in this manual. 68 Furthermore, ™ and "®" are not mentioned in each case in ) (w/h/d) Mass (approx.) 40 g (1.5 oz) Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C ...
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... guide) You can check them as [DATA CODE] during recording and the camera setting data will be recorded automatically. 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...
... guide) You can check them as [DATA CODE] during recording and the camera setting data will be recorded automatically. 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...