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... 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 Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS..........3 Read this first 5 Notes on use 6 Getting ... 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 ...
... 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 Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS..........3 Read this first 5 Notes on use 6 Getting ... 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 ...
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...) using your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off . • When approximately 5 minutes have changed unexpectedly. • The following table to troubleshoot the problem. Change the setting of the functions that cannot be used together 56 Overall operations/Easy Handycam The power does...sources The power abruptly turns 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 52 • LCD screen/viewfinder 53 • Cassette tapes 53 •...
...) using your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off . • When approximately 5 minutes have changed unexpectedly. • The following table to troubleshoot the problem. Change the setting of the functions that cannot be used together 56 Overall operations/Easy Handycam The power does...sources The power abruptly turns 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 52 • LCD screen/viewfinder 53 • Cassette tapes 53 •...
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... on the LCD screen. • This is not a malfunction. • Fully charge the battery again. Do not press hard on your Sony dealer. If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the compartment. • Make sure the power source (battery pack or AC Adaptor... (p. 64). The picture is not displayed in the viewfinder has disappeared. • Close the LCD panel. Troubleshooting Continued , 53 Menu items are not recorded. • Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 12). • Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the wall outlet (wall socket) ...
... on the LCD screen. • This is not a malfunction. • Fully charge the battery again. Do not press hard on your Sony dealer. If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the compartment. • Make sure the power source (battery pack or AC Adaptor... (p. 64). The picture is not displayed in the viewfinder has disappeared. • Close the LCD panel. Troubleshooting Continued , 53 Menu items are not recorded. • Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 12). • Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the wall outlet (wall socket) ...
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... subject. • This phenomenon is noisier during Easy Handycam operation (p. 20). This is not a malfunction. Troubleshooting (Continued) The Cassette Memory indicator or title display does not appear while using the AC Adaptor, rewind/fast forward speed increases (compared with Cassette Memory. • This camcorder does not support Cassette Memory, so the indicator does...
... subject. • This phenomenon is noisier during Easy Handycam operation (p. 20). This is not a malfunction. Troubleshooting (Continued) The Cassette Memory indicator or title display does not appear while using the AC Adaptor, rewind/fast forward speed increases (compared with Cassette Memory. • This camcorder does not support Cassette Memory, so the indicator does...
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This is covered by your camcorder (NTSC). Continued , 55 Troubleshooting Playback You cannot play back a tape. • Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to other devices Time code and other object. The sound breaks off. • ...]. The displayed pictures are playing was recorded in a TV color system other than that of your finger or other information appear on the screen. Your camcorder is not a malfunction. is displayed on the screen. • The tape you are not clear or do not appear. • Clean the head using the...
This is covered by your camcorder (NTSC). Continued , 55 Troubleshooting Playback You cannot play back a tape. • Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to other devices Time code and other object. The sound breaks off. • ...]. The displayed pictures are playing was recorded in a TV color system other than that of your finger or other information appear on the screen. Your camcorder is not a malfunction. is displayed on the screen. • The tape you are not clear or do not appear. • Clean the head using the...
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.... • You can install "Picture Motion Browser" only on the computer. • Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect them together. Not available If this function is heard appropriately (p. 36). The following list shows ...the A/V connecting cable is not connected properly. Pictures from your camcorder for a while. • Disconnect USB devices other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the (USB) jack on a Windows computer. Troubleshooting (Continued) You cannot dub correctly using the A/V connecting cable. ...
.... • You can install "Picture Motion Browser" only on the computer. • Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect them together. Not available If this function is heard appropriately (p. 36). The following list shows ...the A/V connecting cable is not connected properly. Pictures from your camcorder for a while. • Disconnect USB devices other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the (USB) jack on a Windows computer. Troubleshooting (Continued) You cannot dub correctly using the A/V connecting cable. ...
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... (Moisture condensation warning)* • Eject the cassette, remove the power source, and then leave it and operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Q (Warning indicators pertaining to the tape) Slow flashing: • There is less than 5 minutes remaining... cassette lid open (p. 63). Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder securely (p. 12). C:22:ss • Clean the head using a cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 64). Warning indicators and messages Troubleshooting Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators If indicators appear on the operating, ...
... (Moisture condensation warning)* • Eject the cassette, remove the power source, and then leave it and operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Q (Warning indicators pertaining to the tape) Slow flashing: • There is less than 5 minutes remaining... cassette lid open (p. 63). Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder securely (p. 12). C:22:ss • Clean the head using a cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 64). Warning indicators and messages Troubleshooting Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators If indicators appear on the operating, ...