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... camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof or waterproof. See "On use and care" (p. 63). • When connecting your camcorder ...- CAUTION You are cautioned that interference will not occur in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to operate this manual could void your camcorder... the manuals supplied with your camcorder to another device with communication cables...Viewfinder Battery pack LCD panel • The camcorder is not compatible with AC Adaptor Model AC...receiving antenna. - Using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by one or more of...
... camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof or waterproof. See "On use and care" (p. 63). • When connecting your camcorder ...- CAUTION You are cautioned that interference will not occur in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to operate this manual could void your camcorder... the manuals supplied with your camcorder to another device with communication cables...Viewfinder Battery pack LCD panel • The camcorder is not compatible with AC Adaptor Model AC...receiving antenna. - Using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by one or more of...
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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 messages 57 Continued , 9 LCD B.L./LCD COLOR... 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 ...
...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 LCD B.L./LCD COLOR... 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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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. 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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... Windows XP SP2*, Windows Vista* *64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. b Notes • You cannot install the supplied software, "Picture Motion Browser", on a Windows computer from initial hookup of shooting, and select movies you install the "Picture Motion Browser" on a... the software applications. Operation is an instruction manual you can export movies that have DirectX installed.) Sound system: Direct Sound compatible sound card x Editing movies imported to view as thumbnails. To display the Help guide, click the [?] mark on your camcorder and ...
... Windows XP SP2*, Windows Vista* *64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. b Notes • You cannot install the supplied software, "Picture Motion Browser", on a Windows computer from initial hookup of shooting, and select movies you install the "Picture Motion Browser" on a... the software applications. Operation is an instruction manual you can export movies that have DirectX installed.) Sound system: Direct Sound compatible sound card x Editing movies imported to view as thumbnails. To display the Help guide, click the [?] mark on your camcorder and ...
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... a Notebook PC, connect it to the AC Adaptor as (E:)) may differ depending on the computer before connecting your camcorder to the power saving function of your camcorder is not connected to the computer. 2 Turn on the computer. • Log on as standard, Hi-Speed USB...USB 2.0 compatible) is recommended), DV Interface (IEEE1394, i.LINK) (to be provided as an Administrator for installation. • Close all the recommended environments. Installing the "First Step Guide" 1 Confirm that your computer. Installing the "First Step Guide" and software (DCR-HC54) You need to ...
... a Notebook PC, connect it to the AC Adaptor as (E:)) may differ depending on the computer before connecting your camcorder to the power saving function of your camcorder is not connected to the computer. 2 Turn on the computer. • Log on as standard, Hi-Speed USB...USB 2.0 compatible) is recommended), DV Interface (IEEE1394, i.LINK) (to be provided as an Administrator for installation. • Close all the recommended environments. Installing the "First Step Guide" 1 Confirm that your computer. Installing the "First Step Guide" and software (DCR-HC54) You need to ...
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...icons, such as [ ] (Picture Motion Browser), appear on the computer, you agree, then click [Next]. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. To view the "First Step Guide" in "Installing the "First Step Guide"" (p. 49). 2 Click [Install]. 5 Read [License Agreement], select [I ... screen appears, follow the instructions to complete the installation. 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...
...icons, such as [ ] (Picture Motion Browser), appear on the computer, you agree, then click [Next]. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. To view the "First Step Guide" in "Installing the "First Step Guide"" (p. 49). 2 Click [Install]. 5 Read [License Agreement], select [I ... screen appears, follow the instructions to complete the installation. 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...
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...to the input jack of another device 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 connected devices are not displayed correctly. • The ... until the sound is not connected properly. Pictures from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect them together. Functions that cannot be used together Depending on a Windows computer. You cannot install the supplied software, "Picture Motion Browser," on a Macintosh computer. • You can ...
...to the input jack of another device 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 connected devices are not displayed correctly. • The ... until the sound is not connected properly. Pictures from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect them together. Functions that cannot be used together Depending on a Windows computer. You cannot install the supplied software, "Picture Motion Browser," on a Macintosh computer. • You can ...
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Notes on use mini DV format cassettes only. Do not put in its case, and stored in another video camera connected to your camcorder contains copyright signals, you try to place the label only on a cassette with a cotton-wool swab after every 10 times it . Maintenance and ...signals on the viewfinder if you cannot copy it records. Labeling position x After using END SEARCH (p. 26) before you record You cannot record software on your camcorder. If the gold-plated connector on the tape Go to the end of the recorded section using the cassette Rewind the tape to the...
Notes on use mini DV format cassettes only. Do not put in its case, and stored in another video camera connected to your camcorder contains copyright signals, you try to place the label only on a cassette with a cotton-wool swab after every 10 times it . Maintenance and ...signals on the viewfinder if you cannot copy it records. Labeling position x After using END SEARCH (p. 26) before you record You cannot record software on your camcorder. If the gold-plated connector on the tape Go to the end of the recorded section using the cassette Rewind the tape to the...
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..., refer to the operating instructions of the device to the operating instructions for the IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved by the Institute of the connected devices. z Tips • i.LINK is Mbps? About the i.LINK Baud rate ...i.LINK's maximum baud rate varies according to replace it with a DV device or not. The baud rate may not be connected. For details on precautions and compatible application software, refer also to be possible, depending on specifications and characteristics of Electrical and Electronics Engineers....
..., refer to the operating instructions of the device to the operating instructions for the IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved by the Institute of the connected devices. z Tips • i.LINK is Mbps? About the i.LINK Baud rate ...i.LINK's maximum baud rate varies according to replace it with a DV device or not. The baud rate may not be connected. For details on precautions and compatible application software, refer also to be possible, depending on specifications and characteristics of Electrical and Electronics Engineers....