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...of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS..........3 Read this first 5 Notes on use 6 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 11 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 12 Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time 15 Changing the language setting 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 ...
...of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS..........3 Read this first 5 Notes on use 6 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 11 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 12 Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time 15 Changing the language setting 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 ...
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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. 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
Operating Guide
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... Touch the button on a tape. In that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then set the date and time again (p. 66). • At the time of the arrow to turn off automatically if you leave your camcorder or change the POWER switch position. 4 Move to 12:00 AM....[DATA CODE] (During Easy Handycam operation, you do not work correctly, adjust the touch panel (CALIBRATION) (p. 64). Getting Started Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. ...
... Touch the button on a tape. In that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then set the date and time again (p. 66). • At the time of the arrow to turn off automatically if you leave your camcorder or change the POWER switch position. 4 Move to 12:00 AM....[DATA CODE] (During Easy Handycam operation, you do not work correctly, adjust the touch panel (CALIBRATION) (p. 64). Getting Started Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. ...
Operating Guide
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... while you do not work. • During Easy Handycam operation, not all settings are reset.) Buttons do not operate your camcorder, use the AC Adaptor. • Charge the battery pack (p. 12). • The battery is automatically turned off (A.SHUT OFF). If the problem... persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam ..... 52 • Batteries/Power sources ...
... while you do not work. • During Easy Handycam operation, not all settings are reset.) Buttons do not operate your camcorder, use the AC Adaptor. • Charge the battery pack (p. 12). • The battery is automatically turned off (A.SHUT OFF). If the problem... persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam ..... 52 • Batteries/Power sources ...
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...does not work during rewinding or fast-forwarding. • When using a cassette with battery operation) and therefore increases noise. This is called the smear effect. The remaining tape...the AC Adaptor, rewind/fast forward speed increases (compared with Cassette Memory. • This camcorder does not support Cassette Memory, so the indicator does not appear. Adjust the focus manually...protect tab to REC or insert a new cassette (p. 60). • The tape is noisier during Easy Handycam operation (p. 20). You cannot record a smooth transition on a tape from the last recorded scene to ...
...does not work during rewinding or fast-forwarding. • When using a cassette with battery operation) and therefore increases noise. This is called the smear effect. The remaining tape...the AC Adaptor, rewind/fast forward speed increases (compared with Cassette Memory. • This camcorder does not support Cassette Memory, so the indicator does not appear. Adjust the focus manually...protect tab to REC or insert a new cassette (p. 60). • The tape is noisier during Easy Handycam operation (p. 20). You cannot record a smooth transition on a tape from the last recorded scene to ...
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Specifications (Continued) Rechargeable battery pack (NP-FH30) Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 3.6 Wh (500 mAh) Dimensions (approx.) 31.8 × 18.5 × 45.0 mm (1 5/16 × 3/4... Design and specifications are not mentioned in each case in this manual. 68 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 ...
Specifications (Continued) Rechargeable battery pack (NP-FH30) Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 3.6 Wh (500 mAh) Dimensions (approx.) 31.8 × 18.5 × 45.0 mm (1 5/16 × 3/4... Design and specifications are not mentioned in each case in this manual. 68 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 ...
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..., 73 DATE/TIME 15, 34, 73 DEMO MODE 42 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 First Step Guide 48, 51 Flexible spot meter 31 FOCUS... 30, 54 Frame-by-frame Playback .... 35 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 light...
..., 73 DATE/TIME 15, 34, 73 DEMO MODE 42 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 First Step Guide 48, 51 Flexible spot meter 31 FOCUS... 30, 54 Frame-by-frame Playback .... 35 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 light...