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...thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. DCR-HC52/HC54 Serial No. Regulatory Information Declaration of the FCC Rules. You can help preserve our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of the FCC Rules. Telephone number: 858-942-2230... This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC54 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Operation is for future reference. Read this first...
...thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. DCR-HC52/HC54 Serial No. Regulatory Information Declaration of the FCC Rules. You can help preserve our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of the FCC Rules. Telephone number: 858-942-2230... This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC54 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Operation is for future reference. Read this first...
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... Pushing the plug forcibly into an outlet on the supplied CD-ROM) Type of cassette you can use mini DV cassettes marked with . Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Your camcorder is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a ...equipment has been tested and found to comply with the Cassette Memory function (p. 60). See "On use in your camcorder - 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 digital device pursuant to Subpart...
... Pushing the plug forcibly into an outlet on the supplied CD-ROM) Type of cassette you can use mini DV cassettes marked with . Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Your camcorder is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a ...equipment has been tested and found to comply with the Cassette Memory function (p. 60). See "On use in your camcorder - 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 digital device pursuant to Subpart...
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... viewfinder used in low light conditions, such as at the sun. To view your recordings on the model DCR-HC54. Doing so might cause your camcorder. • Design and specifications of recording media and accessories are manufactured using a digital still camera, and therefore may...camcorder to change without any way. About the language setting • The on this manual • The images of time may be copyrighted. On recording • Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the picture and sound are used on -screen displays in Germany, and Sony...
... viewfinder used in low light conditions, such as at the sun. To view your recordings on the model DCR-HC54. Doing so might cause your camcorder. • Design and specifications of recording media and accessories are manufactured using a digital still camera, and therefore may...camcorder to change without any way. About the language setting • The on this manual • The images of time may be copyrighted. On recording • Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the picture and sound are used on -screen displays in Germany, and Sony...
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... 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... 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 , 9...
... 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... 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 , 9...
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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
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... to the normal playback mode, touch (Play/Pause) twice (once from the DV Interface (i.LINK) cannot be output from the A/V Remote Connector. X appears. 60min A DUB CTRL 0:00:00:00 RET. To dub on your camcorder beforehand. 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp...the LP mode. - When the tape has been recorded in 4CH MIC mode on other camcorders (including other DCR-HC52/HC54 camcorders). Continued , 35 Using the Menu When the write-protect tab of your camcorder is set to stop recording. The sound may deteriorate when you dub audio on a ...
... to the normal playback mode, touch (Play/Pause) twice (once from the DV Interface (i.LINK) cannot be output from the A/V Remote Connector. X appears. 60min A DUB CTRL 0:00:00:00 RET. To dub on your camcorder beforehand. 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp...the LP mode. - When the tape has been recorded in 4CH MIC mode on other camcorders (including other DCR-HC52/HC54 camcorders). Continued , 35 Using the Menu When the write-protect tab of your camcorder is set to stop recording. The sound may deteriorate when you dub audio on a ...
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LCD/VF SET menu (p. 41) LCD B.L. OFF * The value set before Easy Handycam operation will be retained during Easy Handycam operation. OFF N.S.LIGHT z - z - VF B.L. TAPE SET menu (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 - z z BRT NORMAL LCD COLOR z z - z z BRT NORMAL...
LCD/VF SET menu (p. 41) LCD B.L. OFF * The value set before Easy Handycam operation will be retained during Easy Handycam operation. OFF N.S.LIGHT z - z - VF B.L. TAPE SET menu (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 - z z BRT NORMAL LCD COLOR z z - z z BRT NORMAL...
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... in the SP (Standard Play) mode on a cassette. DEMO MODE The default setting is [ON], allowing you have removed a cassette from your camcorder, and slide the POWER switch repeatedly to view the demonstration about 10 minutes after about 8 seconds in situations such as those described below . •...for details on selecting menu items. USB STREAM (DCR-HC54) You can select the language to 1.5 times the SP mode (Long Play). When a cassette is set the POWER switch to other camcorders or VCRs. • When you cannot find your camcorder on the CAMERA lamp. z Tips • The ...
... in the SP (Standard Play) mode on a cassette. DEMO MODE The default setting is [ON], allowing you have removed a cassette from your camcorder, and slide the POWER switch repeatedly to view the demonstration about 10 minutes after about 8 seconds in situations such as those described below . •...for details on selecting menu items. USB STREAM (DCR-HC54) You can select the language to 1.5 times the SP mode (Long Play). When a cassette is set the POWER switch to other camcorders or VCRs. • When you cannot find your camcorder on the CAMERA lamp. z Tips • The ...
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...2.0 compatible) 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. Using a... Computer If the screen does not appear 1 Click [Start], then click [My Computer]. (For Windows 2000, double-click [My Computer].) 2 Double-click [SONYPICTUTIL (E:)] (CD-ROM) (disc drive).* * Drive names (such as the power source. Installing the "First Step Guide" and software (DCR-HC54...
...2.0 compatible) 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. Using a... Computer If the screen does not appear 1 Click [Start], then click [My Computer]. (For Windows 2000, double-click [My Computer].) 2 Double-click [SONYPICTUTIL (E:)] (CD-ROM) (disc drive).* * Drive names (such as the power source. Installing the "First Step Guide" and software (DCR-HC54...
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... 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 of the license agreement] when you may need to install third party software (shown below). Depending...
... 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 of the license agreement] when you may need to install third party software (shown below). Depending...
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... Step Guide" cannot be installed. 51 When "First Step Guide" is recommended. Double-click the short-cut icon for Windows XP) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [FirstStepGuide] t Your camcorder's folder t "First Step Guide" in HTML. • To view "First Step Guide" in HTML without installing, copy the desired language folder...due to the "First Step Guide" in PDF in the following cases: - Using a Computer Viewing "First Step Guide" (DCR-HC54) To view "First Step Guide" on your camcorder's "First Step Guide" on the CD-ROM, and then double-click [Index.html]. • Refer to the browser setting ...
... Step Guide" cannot be installed. 51 When "First Step Guide" is recommended. Double-click the short-cut icon for Windows XP) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [FirstStepGuide] t Your camcorder's folder t "First Step Guide" in HTML. • To view "First Step Guide" in HTML without installing, copy the desired language folder...due to the "First Step Guide" in PDF in the following cases: - Using a Computer Viewing "First Step Guide" (DCR-HC54) To view "First Step Guide" on your camcorder's "First Step Guide" on the CD-ROM, and then double-click [Index.html]. • Refer to the browser setting ...
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... 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) General Power requirements...
... 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) General Power requirements...
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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. 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. 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.
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. 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. 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.