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... as specified by being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged. - When the set from the wall outlet (wall socket) and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Refer all servicing to excessive shock by the manufacturer) to rain or water. - When the power cord (mains lead) or plug is left unattended...
... as specified by being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged. - When the set from the wall outlet (wall socket) and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Refer all servicing to excessive shock by the manufacturer) to rain or water. - When the power cord (mains lead) or plug is left unattended...
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... the Cassette Memory function (p. 60). See "On use mini DV cassettes marked with the equipment in the correct way. The supplied interface cable must be used with . Pushing the plug forcibly into an outlet on , the user is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio... FCC Rules. Using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by one or more of California, USA only Perchlorate Material - This equipment generates, uses, and can be sure to correct the interference by the following measures: - Read thid first (Continued) Notes DCR-HC52 and DCR-HC54 are to operate this...
... the Cassette Memory function (p. 60). See "On use mini DV cassettes marked with the equipment in the correct way. The supplied interface cable must be used with . Pushing the plug forcibly into an outlet on , the user is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio... FCC Rules. Using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by one or more of California, USA only Perchlorate Material - This equipment generates, uses, and can be sure to correct the interference by the following measures: - Read thid first (Continued) Notes DCR-HC52 and DCR-HC54 are to operate this...
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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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...TV or a VCR using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 12). VCRs or TVs When connecting your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the A/V connecting cable (1) or the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (2). Playing the picture on a TV You can be connected. S VIDEO connection only will not ... (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of your camcorder to the input jack of an A/V connecting cable. When your TV is not necessary. Connect your camcorder to the video input jack and connect the white (left /right audio) and S VIDEO plug...
...TV or a VCR using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 12). VCRs or TVs When connecting your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the A/V connecting cable (1) or the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (2). Playing the picture on a TV You can be connected. S VIDEO connection only will not ... (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of your camcorder to the input jack of an A/V connecting cable. When your TV is not necessary. Connect your camcorder to the video input jack and connect the white (left /right audio) and S VIDEO plug...
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...) without erasing the original sound. The sound may deteriorate when you can only record additional audio over a tape recorded on other DCR-HC52/HC54 camcorders). AUDIO DUB 4 Touch (Play). Continued , 35 Using the Menu This is connected via the internal stereo microphone. On blank sections of...sections recorded in slow mode. 2 Touch [ RET.] t . X appears. 60min A DUB CTRL 0:00:00:00 RET. Your camcorder starts audio recording via an i.LINK cable. - To Touch change the playback direction* play back slowly** play back 2 times faster (double speed) play back the tape, then...
...) without erasing the original sound. The sound may deteriorate when you can only record additional audio over a tape recorded on other DCR-HC52/HC54 camcorders). AUDIO DUB 4 Touch (Play). Continued , 35 Using the Menu This is connected via the internal stereo microphone. On blank sections of...sections recorded in slow mode. 2 Touch [ RET.] t . X appears. 60min A DUB CTRL 0:00:00:00 RET. Your camcorder starts audio recording via an i.LINK cable. - To Touch change the playback direction* play back slowly** play back 2 times faster (double speed) play back the tape, then...
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...You can view the pictures displayed on the screen of your computer (USB Streaming) via the USB cable. DEMO MODE The default setting is [ON], allowing you to PLAY/ EDIT or CAMERA with ...you touch the screen during the demonstration. (The demonstration starts again after you cannot find your camcorder, and slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the CAMERA lamp. USB STREAM/LANGUAGE, etc... POWER switch is inserted. - See page 29 for details on selecting menu items. USB STREAM (DCR-HC54) You can select the language to be written properly between the scenes. See page 29 for...
...You can view the pictures displayed on the screen of your computer (USB Streaming) via the USB cable. DEMO MODE The default setting is [ON], allowing you to PLAY/ EDIT or CAMERA with ...you touch the screen during the demonstration. (The demonstration starts again after you cannot find your camcorder, and slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the CAMERA lamp. USB STREAM/LANGUAGE, etc... POWER switch is inserted. - See page 29 for details on selecting menu items. USB STREAM (DCR-HC54) You can select the language to be written properly between the scenes. See page 29 for...
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... via the S VIDEO jack, by using the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable, pictures can be connected. In this operation (p. 12). Connect your camcorder to another device equipped with an i.LINK jack. B A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) When connecting to another device. Refer... can dub images played back on your camcorder to VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders, using the A/V connecting cable (1), the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (2), or the i.LINK cable (3). C i.LINK cable (optional) Use an i.LINK cable to connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) ...
... via the S VIDEO jack, by using the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable, pictures can be connected. In this operation (p. 12). Connect your camcorder to another device equipped with an i.LINK jack. B A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) When connecting to another device. Refer... can dub images played back on your camcorder to VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders, using the A/V connecting cable (1), the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (2), or the i.LINK cable (3). C i.LINK cable (optional) Use an i.LINK cable to connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) ...
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.../camera settings data) may not be displayed or recorded depending on the device or application. 45 Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and the red (right channel) or the white (left channel) plug to...LCD] (the default setting) (p. 43). 1 Prepare your camcorder for details. 5 When dubbing is paused on your camcorder while recording. • When connected using an i.LINK cable, the recorded picture becomes rough when a picture is complete, stop your camcorder and the recording device. Indicators - Refer to the operating ...
.../camera settings data) may not be displayed or recorded depending on the device or application. 45 Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and the red (right channel) or the white (left channel) plug to...LCD] (the default setting) (p. 43). 1 Prepare your camcorder for details. 5 When dubbing is paused on your camcorder while recording. • When connected using an i.LINK cable, the recorded picture becomes rough when a picture is complete, stop your camcorder and the recording device. Indicators - Refer to the operating ...
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...outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for recording in your camcorder to another device using the i.LINK cable (optional). DV To i.LINK jack AV device 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.../ EDIT lamp. 4 Set your camcorder beforehand. Using an i.LINK cable (optional), you cannot output picture and sound separately. 1 Connect your VCR, etc., to your camcorder from a VCR that does not have an i.LINK jack. Be sure to a ...
...outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for recording in your camcorder to another device using the i.LINK cable (optional). DV To i.LINK jack AV device 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.../ EDIT lamp. 4 Set your camcorder beforehand. Using an i.LINK cable (optional), you cannot output picture and sound separately. 1 Connect your VCR, etc., to your camcorder from a VCR that does not have an i.LINK jack. Be sure to a ...
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Touch (Stop) or [REC PAUSE]. 8 Touch [ RET.] t . The picture played on the connected device appears on the connected device.) Dubbing/Editing 47 b Notes • The indicator appears when you connect your camcorder and other devices via an i.LINK cable. (This indicator may also appear on the LCD screen of your camcorder. 6 Touch [REC START] at the point you want to start recording. 7 Stop recording. 5 Start playing the cassette on the VCR.
Touch (Stop) or [REC PAUSE]. 8 Touch [ RET.] t . The picture played on the connected device appears on the connected device.) Dubbing/Editing 47 b Notes • The indicator appears when you connect your camcorder and other devices via an i.LINK cable. (This indicator may also appear on the LCD screen of your camcorder. 6 Touch [REC START] at the point you want to start recording. 7 Stop recording. 5 Start playing the cassette on the VCR.
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...) is recommended), DV Interface (IEEE1394, i.LINK) (to connect via an i.LINK cable), disc drive (CD-ROM drive is necessary for installation) b Notes • Operations are not guaranteed on a computer environment that your camcorder to the computer. 2 Turn on the computer. • Log on as an Administrator... for the first time. Contents to your Windows computer before installing the software. 3 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of the PC. Installing the "First Step Guide" and software (DCR...
...) is recommended), DV Interface (IEEE1394, i.LINK) (to connect via an i.LINK cable), disc drive (CD-ROM drive is necessary for installation) b Notes • Operations are not guaranteed on a computer environment that your camcorder to the computer. 2 Turn on the computer. • Log on as an Administrator... for the first time. Contents to your Windows computer before installing the software. 3 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of the PC. Installing the "First Step Guide" and software (DCR...
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...when recording pictures under the discharge tube, such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp, with an A/V connecting cable (p. 43). This is not a malfunction (p. 59). Your camcorder is not compatible with a scratch or noise cannot be closed.Check the cover.] appears on the display of the connected device...lens cover is open. • There is not enough light, or the lens is covered by your finger or other than that of your camcorder (NTSC). Black bands appear when you are playing was recorded on a tape with 4ch microphone recording. No sound or only a low sound ...
...when recording pictures under the discharge tube, such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp, with an A/V connecting cable (p. 43). This is not a malfunction (p. 59). Your camcorder is not compatible with a scratch or noise cannot be closed.Check the cover.] appears on the display of the connected device...lens cover is open. • There is not enough light, or the lens is covered by your finger or other than that of your camcorder (NTSC). Black bands appear when you are playing was recorded on a tape with 4ch microphone recording. No sound or only a low sound ...
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... Browser" only on the functions, you connect it. Pictures from your camcorder 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 the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect them together. Make sure that cannot...
... Browser" only on the functions, you connect it. Pictures from your camcorder 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 the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect them together. Make sure that cannot...
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... a dry, cool place. • To discharge the battery pack on your camcorder completely, set the POWER switch to your camcorder, after charging is complete, disconnect the cable from your camcorder and put it up , and insert it in your camcorder is a lithium-ion battery pack that indicates low battery flashes even if there are still...
... a dry, cool place. • To discharge the battery pack on your camcorder completely, set the POWER switch to your camcorder, after charging is complete, disconnect the cable from your camcorder and put it up , and insert it in your camcorder is a lithium-ion battery pack that indicates low battery flashes even if there are still...
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...means that can be connected. About the i.LINK Baud rate i.LINK's maximum baud rate varies according to this unit is compatible with an i.LINK cable. For example, a baud rate of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. For details on precautions and compatible application software, refer also to the operating instructions...is i.LINK? This section describes the i.LINK standard and its features. Mbps stands for the IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved by Sony (e.g. The baud rate may not be connected to other devices, be connected to the device.
...means that can be connected. About the i.LINK Baud rate i.LINK's maximum baud rate varies according to this unit is compatible with an i.LINK cable. For example, a baud rate of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. For details on precautions and compatible application software, refer also to the operating instructions...is i.LINK? This section describes the i.LINK standard and its features. Mbps stands for the IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved by Sony (e.g. The baud rate may not be connected to other devices, be connected to the device.
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.... Near AM receivers and video equipment. wash off for example, and operate it . The indicator will work. About the required i.LINK cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable (during DV dubbing). The camcorder may not be repaired. - Sometimes this state, the tape may have it checked by placing anything heavy on the...
.... Near AM receivers and video equipment. wash off for example, and operate it . The indicator will work. About the required i.LINK cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable (during DV dubbing). The camcorder may not be repaired. - Sometimes this state, the tape may have it checked by placing anything heavy on the...
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... dubbing 35 AC Adaptor 12 AUDIO MIX 36 AUDIO MODE 42 A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off 43 A/V connecting cable .....28, 44 B Backlight 23, 54 Battery 12, 61 BEACH 32 BEEP 33 BLACK 33 B&W 38 C ... 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 ... G Getting started 11 GUIDEFRAME 43 I INDOOR 33 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 61 Install 49 i.LINK 62 i.LINK cable 44, 46 L LANDSCAPE 31 LANGUAGE 42 LCD 43 LCD BRT (LCD bright)....... 34 LCD B.L. (LCD back ...
... dubbing 35 AC Adaptor 12 AUDIO MIX 36 AUDIO MODE 42 A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off 43 A/V connecting cable .....28, 44 B Backlight 23, 54 Battery 12, 61 BEACH 32 BEEP 33 BLACK 33 B&W 38 C ... 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 ... G Getting started 11 GUIDEFRAME 43 I INDOOR 33 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 61 Install 49 i.LINK 62 i.LINK cable 44, 46 L LANDSCAPE 31 LANGUAGE 42 LCD 43 LCD BRT (LCD bright)....... 34 LCD B.L. (LCD back ...