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...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... 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 ...Operation button items 30 Menu items 37 MANUAL SET menu 38 - USB STREAM/LANGUAGE, etc.
...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... 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 ...Operation button items 30 Menu items 37 MANUAL SET menu 38 - USB STREAM/LANGUAGE, etc.
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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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...automatically applied (p. 19). OFF N.S.LIGHT z - z z BRT NORMAL WIDE DISP z z - OFF * The value set before Easy Handycam operation will be retained during Easy Handycam operation. LCD/VF SET menu (p. 41) LCD B.L. OFF WIDE SEL z - 4:3 STEADYSHOT z - z - z z BRT NORMAL... (p. 42) REC MODE 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 - CAMERA PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam MANUAL SET menu (p. 38) P EFFECT z z OFF CAMERA SET menu (p. 39) D ZOOM z -
...automatically applied (p. 19). OFF N.S.LIGHT z - z z BRT NORMAL WIDE DISP z z - OFF * The value set before Easy Handycam operation will be retained during Easy Handycam operation. LCD/VF SET menu (p. 41) LCD B.L. OFF WIDE SEL z - 4:3 STEADYSHOT z - z - z z BRT NORMAL... (p. 42) REC MODE 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 - CAMERA PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam MANUAL SET menu (p. 38) P EFFECT z z OFF CAMERA SET menu (p. 39) D ZOOM z -
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See page 29 for details on selecting menu items. USB STREAM (DCR-HC54) You can select the language to other camcorders or VCRs. • When you cannot find your computer (USB Streaming) via the USB cable. REMAIN B AUTO Displays the remaining tape indicator for when you mix ...and in situations such as those described below . • When you touch (Play/Pause). USB STREAM/LANGUAGE, etc. z Tips • The demonstration will be used on the LCD screen. • Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]] (simplified English) for about 8 seconds in situations such as those ...
See page 29 for details on selecting menu items. USB STREAM (DCR-HC54) You can select the language to other camcorders or VCRs. • When you cannot find your computer (USB Streaming) via the USB cable. REMAIN B AUTO Displays the remaining tape indicator for when you mix ...and in situations such as those described below . • When you touch (Play/Pause). USB STREAM/LANGUAGE, etc. z Tips • The demonstration will be used on the LCD screen. • Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]] (simplified English) for about 8 seconds in situations such as those ...
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...(For Windows 2000, double-click [My Computer].) 2 Double-click [SONYPICTUTIL (E:)] (CD-ROM) (disc drive).* * Drive names (such as standard, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compatible) is recommended), DV Interface (IEEE1394, i.LINK) (to connect via an i.LINK cable), disc drive (CD-ROM drive is not connected to the power... example, other open or background applications running on the computer before connecting your camcorder to the AC Adaptor 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 ...
...(For Windows 2000, double-click [My Computer].) 2 Double-click [SONYPICTUTIL (E:)] (CD-ROM) (disc drive).* * Drive names (such as standard, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compatible) is recommended), DV Interface (IEEE1394, i.LINK) (to connect via an i.LINK cable), disc drive (CD-ROM drive is not connected to the power... example, other open or background applications running on the computer before connecting your camcorder to the AC Adaptor 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 ...
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... that cannot be used at the same time. The following list shows examples of another device for a while. • Disconnect USB devices other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the (USB) jack on a Windows computer. You cannot install the supplied software, "Picture Motion Browser," on a Macintosh computer. • You can...
... that cannot be used at the same time. The following list shows examples of another device for a while. • Disconnect USB devices other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the (USB) jack on a Windows computer. You cannot install the supplied software, "Picture Motion Browser," on a Macintosh computer. • You can...
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...) Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) Audio signal: 327 mV (at load impedance 47 kΩ (kilohms)), Output impedance with less than 2.2 kΩ (kilohms) USB jack (DCR-HC54) mini-B DV input/output jack i.LINK Interface (IEEE1394, 4-pin connector S100) LCD screen Picture 6.2 cm (2.5 type) Total dot number 123 200 (560 × 220...
...) Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) Audio signal: 327 mV (at load impedance 47 kΩ (kilohms)), Output impedance with less than 2.2 kΩ (kilohms) USB jack (DCR-HC54) mini-B DV input/output jack i.LINK Interface (IEEE1394, 4-pin connector S100) LCD screen Picture 6.2 cm (2.5 type) Total dot number 123 200 (560 × 220...
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Identifying parts and controls (Continued) A DISP/BATT INFO button (13, 17) B EASY button (19) C RESET button Initializes all the settings, including the setting of the date and time. H BATT (battery release) PUSH button (13) I CHG (charge) lamp (12) J For DCR-HC54: (USB) jack K . (back light) button (23) 70 For how to adjust the volume, see page 24. D LCD screen/touch panel (17, 72) E Zoom buttons (22) F REC START/STOP button (19, 21) G Speaker Playback sounds comes out from the speaker.
Identifying parts and controls (Continued) A DISP/BATT INFO button (13, 17) B EASY button (19) C RESET button Initializes all the settings, including the setting of the date and time. H BATT (battery release) PUSH button (13) I CHG (charge) lamp (12) J For DCR-HC54: (USB) jack K . (back light) button (23) 70 For how to adjust the volume, see page 24. D LCD screen/touch panel (17, 72) E Zoom buttons (22) F REC START/STOP button (19, 21) G Speaker Playback sounds comes out from the speaker.
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... & Sunset 31 T Tape counter 72 TAPE SET menu 42 Time code 72 Tripod 71 TV 28 TV color systems 59 TWILIGHT 31 U USAGE GUIDE 25 USB STREAM 42 Using abroad 59 V V SPD PLAY (Various speed playback) .....34 76 VCR SET menu 40 VF B.L. (Viewfinder back light)........ 41 VOL (Volume 24 V-OUT...
... & Sunset 31 T Tape counter 72 TAPE SET menu 42 Time code 72 Tripod 71 TV 28 TV color systems 59 TWILIGHT 31 U USAGE GUIDE 25 USB STREAM 42 Using abroad 59 V V SPD PLAY (Various speed playback) .....34 76 VCR SET menu 40 VF B.L. (Viewfinder back light)........ 41 VOL (Volume 24 V-OUT...