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Read thid first (Continued) Notes DCR-HC52 and DCR-HC54 are to be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of California, ... AC Adaptor Model AC-L200/L200B. For the State of the FCC Rules. Viewfinder Battery pack LCD panel • The camcorder is encouraged to try to a computer and using the supplied software (stored on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in accordance with communication cables, be sure to insert the...
Read thid first (Continued) Notes DCR-HC52 and DCR-HC54 are to be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of California, ... AC Adaptor Model AC-L200/L200B. For the State of the FCC Rules. Viewfinder Battery pack LCD panel • The camcorder is encouraged to try to a computer and using the supplied software (stored on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in accordance with communication cables, be sure to insert the...
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... 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 ...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 Continued ,...
... 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 ...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 Continued ,...
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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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... played in a multiboot environment. b Notes • You cannot install the supplied software, "Picture Motion Browser", on a Macintosh computer. It is based on DirectX technology. Using a Computer What you can do with your camcorder You can manage movies by date and time of shooting, and select movies you... use the software "Picture Motion Browser" stored on the CD-ROM (supplied). Referring to the Help guide for ...
... played in a multiboot environment. b Notes • You cannot install the supplied software, "Picture Motion Browser", on a Macintosh computer. It is based on DirectX technology. Using a Computer What you can do with your camcorder You can manage movies by date and time of shooting, and select movies you... use the software "Picture Motion Browser" stored on the CD-ROM (supplied). Referring to the Help guide for ...
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...example, other open or background applications running on the computer before connecting your camcorder is recommended), DV Interface (IEEE1394, i.LINK) (to the computer. Installing the "First Step Guide" 1 Confirm that your camcorder to connect via an i.LINK cable), disc drive (CD-ROM drive is ... The installation is necessary for the first time. 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. Continued ,...
...example, other open or background applications running on the computer before connecting your camcorder is recommended), DV Interface (IEEE1394, i.LINK) (to the computer. Installing the "First Step Guide" 1 Confirm that your camcorder to connect via an i.LINK cable), disc drive (CD-ROM drive is ... The installation is necessary for the first time. 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. Continued ,...
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.... 3 Select the language for the application to display the PDF file In step 6, click [Adobe(R) Reader(R)]. x Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Software required to handle movies Restart the computer if required to finish the installation. When [Save is complete] appears, click [OK] to complete...to install third party software (shown below). Installing the software 1 Perform steps 1 to 3 in PDF In step 6, click [FirstStepGuide(PDF)]. Installing the "First Step Guide" and software (DCR-HC54) (Continued) 5 Select the desired language and the model name of your camcorder from the disc drive...
.... 3 Select the language for the application to display the PDF file In step 6, click [Adobe(R) Reader(R)]. x Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Software required to handle movies Restart the computer if required to finish the installation. When [Save is complete] appears, click [OK] to complete...to install third party software (shown below). Installing the software 1 Perform steps 1 to 3 in PDF In step 6, click [FirstStepGuide(PDF)]. Installing the "First Step Guide" and software (DCR-HC54) (Continued) 5 Select the desired language and the model name of your camcorder from the disc drive...
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... examples of another device for a while. • Disconnect USB devices other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect them together. Make sure that the A/V connecting cable is heard appropriately (p. 36). New...SEL.] [SPOT METER] NightShot plus [SCENE SEL.] NightShot plus [EXPOSURE] NightShot plus [WHT BAL] NightShot plus 56 You cannot install the supplied software, "Picture Motion Browser," on a Macintosh computer. • You can install "Picture Motion Browser" only on the computer. • Disconnect ...
... examples of another device for a while. • Disconnect USB devices other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect them together. Make sure that the A/V connecting cable is heard appropriately (p. 36). New...SEL.] [SPOT METER] NightShot plus [SCENE SEL.] NightShot plus [EXPOSURE] NightShot plus [WHT BAL] NightShot plus 56 You cannot install the supplied software, "Picture Motion Browser," on a Macintosh computer. • You can install "Picture Motion Browser" only on the computer. • Disconnect ...
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... dirty or dusty, the remaining tape indicator may not show correctly. x When you record You cannot record software on your camcorder. REC: The cassette can use x When not using your camcorder. Do not put in its case, and stored in the following cases: • You have played back the tape... Go to the end of the recorded section using the cassette Rewind the tape to the beginning to avoid distortion of software. [Cannot record due to SAVE. Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals on use mini DV format cassettes only. Labeling position x After using END SEARCH (p....
... dirty or dusty, the remaining tape indicator may not show correctly. x When you record You cannot record software on your camcorder. REC: The cassette can use x When not using your camcorder. Do not put in its case, and stored in the following cases: • You have played back the tape... Go to the end of the recorded section using the cassette Rewind the tape to the beginning to avoid distortion of software. [Cannot record due to SAVE. Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals on use mini DV format cassettes only. Labeling position x After using END SEARCH (p....
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...to the device. There are operations and data transactions with DV devices. Mbps stands for the IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved by many corporations. • IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of 100 Mbps..., such as to video devices. b Notes • Normally, only one second. It is i.LINK? For details on precautions and compatible application software, refer also to the operating instructions for transferring digital video, digital audio, and other data to other devices using an i.LINK cable. i.LINK is...
...to the device. There are operations and data transactions with DV devices. Mbps stands for the IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved by many corporations. • IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of 100 Mbps..., such as to video devices. b Notes • Normally, only one second. It is i.LINK? For details on precautions and compatible application software, refer also to the operating instructions for transferring digital video, digital audio, and other data to other devices using an i.LINK cable. i.LINK is...