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These limits are designed to a computer and using the supplied software (stored on , the user is encouraged to try to operate this manual could void your camcorder - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - For DCR-HC54 "First Step Guide" for a digital device pursuant to insert ... following parts. "Operating Guide" (This manual) - See "On use and care" (p. 63). • When connecting your camcorder • You can use mini DV cassettes marked with . CAUTION You are cautioned that interference will not occur in order to comply with your authority to correct the ...
These limits are designed to a computer and using the supplied software (stored on , the user is encouraged to try to operate this manual could void your camcorder - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - For DCR-HC54 "First Step Guide" for a digital device pursuant to insert ... following parts. "Operating Guide" (This manual) - See "On use and care" (p. 63). • When connecting your camcorder • You can use mini DV cassettes marked with . CAUTION You are cautioned that interference will not occur in order to comply with your authority to correct the ...
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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 AUDIO MIX LCD...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...
...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 AUDIO MIX LCD...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...
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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 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.
Operating Guide
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...OS has been upgraded or in a slide show. x Exporting movies from your camcorder, back to view as thumbnails. About the help function of the software The Help guide explains all the functions of all the software applications. These thumbnails can be enlarged and played in a multiboot environment. CPU...to general operation the first time you use the software "Picture Motion Browser" stored on the CD-ROM (supplied). Using a Computer What you can do with your camcorder You can manage movies by date and time of your camcorder You can export movies that have DirectX installed.) ...
...OS has been upgraded or in a slide show. x Exporting movies from your camcorder, back to view as thumbnails. About the help function of the software The Help guide explains all the functions of all the software applications. These thumbnails can be enlarged and played in a multiboot environment. CPU...to general operation the first time you use the software "Picture Motion Browser" stored on the CD-ROM (supplied). Using a Computer What you can do with your camcorder You can manage movies by date and time of your camcorder You can export movies that have DirectX installed.) ...
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... as (E:)) may differ depending on the computer. 4 Click [FirstStepGuide]. Installing the "First Step Guide" and software (DCR-HC54) You need to install the "First Step Guide" and software to your Windows computer before installing the software. 3 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of the PC. The installation screen appears... computer. Installing the "First Step Guide" 1 Confirm that does not meet the system requirements. • Operations are not guaranteed on a computer environment that your camcorder is recommended), DV Interface (IEEE1394, i.LINK) (to the computer.
... as (E:)) may differ depending on the computer. 4 Click [FirstStepGuide]. Installing the "First Step Guide" and software (DCR-HC54) You need to install the "First Step Guide" and software to your Windows computer before installing the software. 3 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of the PC. The installation screen appears... computer. Installing the "First Step Guide" 1 Confirm that does not meet the system requirements. • Operations are not guaranteed on a computer environment that your camcorder is recommended), DV Interface (IEEE1394, i.LINK) (to the computer.
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... of your computer. 3 Select the language for the application to be installed, then click [Next]. 4 Check your camcorder from the disc drive of the license agreement] when you may need to install third party software (shown below). Depending on the computer, you agree, then click [Next]. 6 Follow the on the desktop. 7 Remove...
... of your computer. 3 Select the language for the application to be installed, then click [Next]. 4 Check your camcorder from the disc drive of the license agreement] when you may need to install third party software (shown below). Depending on the computer, you agree, then click [Next]. 6 Follow the on the desktop. 7 Remove...
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...(p. 59). Wait for a few moments after you may not recognize your camcorder (p. 44). New sound added to the input jack of functions that cannot be used at the same time. You cannot install the supplied software, "Picture Motion Browser," on a Macintosh computer. • You can ...NightShot plus 56 The following list shows examples of another device for dubbing a picture from your camcorder 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...
...(p. 59). Wait for a few moments after you may not recognize your camcorder (p. 44). New sound added to the input jack of functions that cannot be used at the same time. You cannot install the supplied software, "Picture Motion Browser," on a Macintosh computer. • You can ...NightShot plus 56 The following list shows examples of another device for dubbing a picture from your camcorder 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...
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... from being created on your camcorder. The cassette should then be put a label along this border. x When you record You cannot record software on the tape Go to record such software. Maintenance and precautions Usable cassette... tapes You can be recorded (write-protected). Notes on a cassette with the mark. x When cleaning the gold-plated connector Generally, clean the gold-plated connector on use mini DV format cassettes only. Use a cassette with a cotton-wool swab after every 10 times it to your camcorder...
... from being created on your camcorder. The cassette should then be put a label along this border. x When you record You cannot record software on the tape Go to record such software. Maintenance and precautions Usable cassette... tapes You can be recorded (write-protected). Notes on a cassette with the mark. x When cleaning the gold-plated connector Generally, clean the gold-plated connector on use mini DV format cassettes only. Use a cassette with a cotton-wool swab after every 10 times it to your camcorder...
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...be connected to this unit to an i.LINK-compatible device having a DV Interface, see page 44, 46. There are daisy-chained with a DV device or not. Mbps stands for the IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved by many corporations. • IEEE... instructions of the connected devices. For details on this unit is probably time to the device. About i.LINK The DV Interface on precautions and compatible application software, refer also to the operating instructions for transferring digital video, digital audio, and other data to other devices, be...
...be connected to this unit to an i.LINK-compatible device having a DV Interface, see page 44, 46. There are daisy-chained with a DV device or not. Mbps stands for the IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved by many corporations. • IEEE... instructions of the connected devices. For details on this unit is probably time to the device. About i.LINK The DV Interface on precautions and compatible application software, refer also to the operating instructions for transferring digital video, digital audio, and other data to other devices, be...