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...LCD B.L./LCD COLOR/VF B.L., etc TAPE SET menu 42 - REC MODE/AUDIO MODE/ REMAIN SETUP MENU menu 42 - VCR SET menu 40 - USB STREAM/LANGUAGE, etc. OTHERS menu 43 - AUDIO MIX LCD/VF SET menu 41 - P EFFECT CAMERA SET menu 39 - WORLD TIME, etc....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 mode 23 Playback...
...LCD B.L./LCD COLOR/VF B.L., etc TAPE SET menu 42 - REC MODE/AUDIO MODE/ REMAIN SETUP MENU menu 42 - VCR SET menu 40 - USB STREAM/LANGUAGE, etc. OTHERS menu 43 - AUDIO MIX LCD/VF SET menu 41 - P EFFECT CAMERA SET menu 39 - WORLD TIME, etc....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 mode 23 Playback...
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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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... (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 - Menu items • Available menu items (z) vary depending on which lamp is lit. • During Easy Handycam operation, the following settings are automatically applied (p. 19). z - ON OTHERS menu (p. 43) WORLD TIME...
... (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 - Menu items • Available menu items (z) vary depending on which lamp is lit. • During Easy Handycam operation, the following settings are automatically applied (p. 19). z - ON OTHERS menu (p. 43) WORLD TIME...
Operating Guide
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... in situations such as those described below . - LANGUAGE You can view the pictures displayed on the screen of your camcorder, and slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on selecting menu items. USB STREAM (DCR-HC54) You can select the language to be written properly between the scenes. See page 29 for...
... in situations such as those described below . - LANGUAGE You can view the pictures displayed on the screen of your camcorder, and slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on selecting menu items. USB STREAM (DCR-HC54) You can select the language to be written properly between the scenes. See page 29 for...
Operating Guide
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...example, other open or background applications running on the computer before connecting your OS. Contents to be provided 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 necessary for installation) b... Notes • Operations are not guaranteed on your camcorder to the computer. Memory: 256 MB or more Hard disk: Disc volume required for installation: Approximately 350 MB Display: Minimum 1024 × 768 dots Others: USB port (this must be installed and procedures may limit ...
...example, other open or background applications running on the computer before connecting your OS. Contents to be provided 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 necessary for installation) b... Notes • Operations are not guaranteed on your camcorder to the computer. Memory: 256 MB or more Hard disk: Disc volume required for installation: Approximately 350 MB Display: Minimum 1024 × 768 dots Others: USB port (this must be installed and procedures may limit ...
Operating Guide
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..., the mouse, and the camcorder from the (USB) jack on the computer. • Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect them together. Functions that cannot be used at the same time. Pictures from your camcorder for dubbing a picture from... A/V connecting cable is connected to a computer (DCRHC54) The computer does not recognize your camcorder. • Install the "Picture Motion Browser" (p. 49). • The computer may not recognize your camcorder (p. 44). Not available If this function is not connected properly. New sound added to...
..., the mouse, and the camcorder from the (USB) jack on the computer. • Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect them together. Functions that cannot be used at the same time. Pictures from your camcorder for dubbing a picture from... A/V connecting cable is connected to a computer (DCRHC54) The computer does not recognize your camcorder. • Install the "Picture Motion Browser" (p. 49). • The computer may not recognize your camcorder (p. 44). Not available If this function is not connected properly. New sound added to...
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...; 4 1/2 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts 63 × 85 × 115 mm (2 1/2 × 3 3/8 × 4 5/8 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts 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...
...; 4 1/2 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts 63 × 85 × 115 mm (2 1/2 × 3 3/8 × 4 5/8 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts 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...
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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. 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
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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...