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...software (stored on , the user is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in the correct way. For DCR-HC54 "First Step Guide" for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the following parts. Viewfinder Battery pack LCD panel • The camcorder... "Operating Guide" (This manual) - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Read thid first (Continued) Notes DCR-HC52 and DCR-HC54 are to be used with the limits for help. Pushing the plug forcibly into an outlet on use in this manual ...
...software (stored on , the user is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in the correct way. For DCR-HC54 "First Step Guide" for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the following parts. Viewfinder Battery pack LCD panel • The camcorder... "Operating Guide" (This manual) - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Read thid first (Continued) Notes DCR-HC52 and DCR-HC54 are to be used with the limits for help. Pushing the plug forcibly into an outlet on use in this manual ...
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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 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. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder.
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...: Direct Sound compatible sound card b Notes • You cannot install the supplied software, "Picture Motion Browser", on your computer. Refer to have been imported to a computer from your camcorder, back to your camcorder. 48 About "First Step Guide" The "First Step Guide" is an instruction ...Guide"" (p. 49), start the "First Step Guide", then follow the instructions. About the help function of the software The Help guide explains all the functions of your camcorder and computer and making settings, to view as thumbnails. CPU: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster Application:...
...: Direct Sound compatible sound card b Notes • You cannot install the supplied software, "Picture Motion Browser", on your computer. Refer to have been imported to a computer from your camcorder, back to your camcorder. 48 About "First Step Guide" The "First Step Guide" is an instruction ...Guide"" (p. 49), start the "First Step Guide", then follow the instructions. About the help function of the software The Help guide explains all the functions of your camcorder and computer and making settings, to view as thumbnails. CPU: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster Application:...
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... • Close all applications running on currently may vary depending on the computer before connecting your camcorder to the power saving function of your Windows computer before installing the software. 3 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of the PC. Using a Computer ...(disc drive).* * Drive names (such as an Administrator 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 computer. Contents to the computer. 2 Turn on the computer. • Log on as (E:)) may limit ...
... • Close all applications running on currently may vary depending on the computer before connecting your camcorder to the power saving function of your Windows computer before installing the software. 3 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of the PC. Using a Computer ...(disc drive).* * Drive names (such as an Administrator 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 computer. Contents to the computer. 2 Turn on the computer. • Log on as (E:)) may limit ...
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... the application to be installed, then click [Next]. 4 Check your camcorder from the disc drive of the license agreement] when you agree, then click [Next]. 6 Follow the on the computer, you may need to install the software. Installing the "First Step Guide" and software (DCR-HC54) (Continued) 5 Select the desired language and the model...
... the application to be installed, then click [Next]. 4 Check your camcorder from the disc drive of the license agreement] when you agree, then click [Next]. 6 Follow the on the computer, you may need to install the software. Installing the "First Step Guide" and software (DCR-HC54) (Continued) 5 Select the desired language and the model...
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... use them again correctly. Wait for a while. • Disconnect USB devices other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from connected devices are not displayed correctly. • The input signal is not connected properly. Troubleshooting (Continued) You cannot dub .... You cannot install the supplied software, "Picture Motion Browser," on a Macintosh computer. • You can install "Picture Motion Browser" only on the computer. • Disconnect the cable from your camcorder for dubbing a picture from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect...
... use them again correctly. Wait for a while. • Disconnect USB devices other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from connected devices are not displayed correctly. • The input signal is not connected properly. Troubleshooting (Continued) You cannot dub .... You cannot install the supplied software, "Picture Motion Browser," on a Macintosh computer. • You can install "Picture Motion Browser" only on the computer. • Disconnect the cable from your camcorder for dubbing a picture from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect...
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...cassette you cannot copy it to a tape in another video camera connected to record such software. x When you record You cannot record software on your camcorder contains copyright signals, you play back on your camcorder that contains copyright control signals for a long time Remove the cassette and store it. ... cassette cannot be recorded (write-protected). Notes on the locations shown in the following illustration so as not to the end of your camcorder. x When labeling the cassette Be sure to place the label only on use mini DV format cassettes only. Gold-plated connector 60 To...
...cassette you cannot copy it to a tape in another video camera connected to record such software. x When you record You cannot record software on your camcorder contains copyright signals, you play back on your camcorder that contains copyright control signals for a long time Remove the cassette and store it. ... cassette cannot be recorded (write-protected). Notes on the locations shown in the following illustration so as not to the end of your camcorder. x When labeling the cassette Be sure to place the label only on use mini DV format cassettes only. Gold-plated connector 60 To...
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... significant, it is probably time to other devices using an i.LINK cable. About i.LINK The DV Interface on precautions and compatible application software, refer also to the operating instructions for transferring digital video, digital audio, and other data to replace it with a new one device... received in one second. 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 Sony (e.g. For example, a baud rate of 100 Mbps means that operation method may vary,...
... significant, it is probably time to other devices using an i.LINK cable. About i.LINK The DV Interface on precautions and compatible application software, refer also to the operating instructions for transferring digital video, digital audio, and other data to replace it with a new one device... received in one second. 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 Sony (e.g. For example, a baud rate of 100 Mbps means that operation method may vary,...