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...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 mirror... recorders 44 Recording pictures from 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 ...
...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 mirror... recorders 44 Recording pictures from 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 ...
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... the direction of the cassette lightly. OPEN/EJECT lever Lid The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up. 2 Insert a cassette with its window facing outwards, then press . Window portion marked {DO NOT PUSH} while it is sliding in step 1 and remove the cassette. Push the center of the back of the...
... the direction of the cassette lightly. OPEN/EJECT lever Lid The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up. 2 Insert a cassette with its window facing outwards, then press . Window portion marked {DO NOT PUSH} while it is sliding in step 1 and remove the cassette. Push the center of the back of the...
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SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter) You can record pictures effectively in windows between the camcorder and the subject. DISP GUIDE (Display Guide)* See page 73. function. B AUTO Select to bring out the subject such as people or flowers... SEL. MENU See page 37. SUNRSSUNST* (Sunrise & Sunset) () 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 automatically record pictures effectively without the [SCENE SEL.] ...
SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter) You can record pictures effectively in windows between the camcorder and the subject. DISP GUIDE (Display Guide)* See page 73. function. B AUTO Select to bring out the subject such as people or flowers... SEL. MENU See page 37. SUNRSSUNST* (Sunrise & Sunset) () 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 automatically record pictures effectively without the [SCENE SEL.] ...
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... [?] mark on a computer. Main functions x Importing/Viewing movies taken with Windows computer (DCRHC54) When you install the "Picture Motion Browser" on a Windows computer from initial hookup of your camcorder and computer and making settings, to general operation the first time you use ...Exporting movies from your computer to your camcorder You can export movies that have DirectX installed.) Sound system: Direct Sound compatible sound card System requirements When using "Picture Motion Browser" OS: Windows 2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP SP2*, Windows Vista* *64-bit editions and ...
... [?] mark on a computer. Main functions x Importing/Viewing movies taken with Windows computer (DCRHC54) When you install the "Picture Motion Browser" on a Windows computer from initial hookup of your camcorder and computer and making settings, to general operation the first time you use ...Exporting movies from your computer to your camcorder You can export movies that have DirectX installed.) Sound system: Direct Sound compatible sound card System requirements When using "Picture Motion Browser" OS: Windows 2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP SP2*, Windows Vista* *64-bit editions and ...
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... the "First Step Guide" 1 Confirm that does not meet the system requirements. • Operations are not guaranteed on a computer environment that your camcorder is not connected to the computer. 2 Turn on the computer. • Log on as an Administrator for installation. • Close all the ...recommended environments. Installing the "First Step Guide" and software (DCR-HC54) You need to install the "First Step Guide" and software to your Windows computer before installing the software. 3 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of the PC....
... the "First Step Guide" 1 Confirm that does not meet the system requirements. • Operations are not guaranteed on a computer environment that your camcorder is not connected to the computer. 2 Turn on the computer. • Log on as an Administrator for installation. • Close all the ...recommended environments. Installing the "First Step Guide" and software (DCR-HC54) You need to install the "First Step Guide" and software to your Windows computer before installing the software. 3 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of the PC....
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...environment. - When "First Step Guide" is recommended. When the HTML version of "First Step Guide" - Double-click the short-cut icon for Windows XP) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [FirstStepGuide] t Your camcorder's folder t "First Step Guide" in HTML. • To view "First Step Guide" in HTML without installing, copy the desired language folder ..., and then double-click [Index.html]. • Refer to the browser setting even in the following cases: - Using a Computer Viewing "First Step Guide" (DCR-HC54) To view "First Step Guide" on your camcorder's "First Step Guide" on the desktop.
...environment. - When "First Step Guide" is recommended. When the HTML version of "First Step Guide" - Double-click the short-cut icon for Windows XP) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [FirstStepGuide] t Your camcorder's folder t "First Step Guide" in HTML. • To view "First Step Guide" in HTML without installing, copy the desired language folder ..., and then double-click [Index.html]. • Refer to the browser setting even in the following cases: - Using a Computer Viewing "First Step Guide" (DCR-HC54) To view "First Step Guide" on your camcorder's "First Step Guide" on the desktop.
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...functions, you connect it. Wait for a while. • Disconnect USB devices other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the (USB) jack on a Windows computer. The following list shows examples of functions that the A/V connecting cable is connected to a recorded tape is not heard. ...• Adjust [AUDIO MIX] until the sound is not NTSC (p. 59). Pictures from your camcorder for dubbing a picture from connected ...
...functions, you connect it. Wait for a while. • Disconnect USB devices other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the (USB) jack on a Windows computer. The following list shows examples of functions that the A/V connecting cable is connected to a recorded tape is not heard. ...• Adjust [AUDIO MIX] until the sound is not NTSC (p. 59). Pictures from your camcorder for dubbing a picture from connected ...
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... disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) before connecting or disconnecting the i.LINK cable. About the required i.LINK cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to a warm place, moisture may condense inside of the following locations. - Near strong radio waves or radiation. If sand or ...dust gets in the sun. Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens may occur. - Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder and have contacted your eyes, wash with a towel, for about one hour with the ...
... disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) before connecting or disconnecting the i.LINK cable. About the required i.LINK cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to a warm place, moisture may condense inside of the following locations. - Near strong radio waves or radiation. If sand or ...dust gets in the sun. Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens may occur. - Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder and have contacted your eyes, wash with a towel, for about one hour with the ...
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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 either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. 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, Windows Vista, and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. in the United States and/ or other countries. •...