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This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to persons. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of electric shock to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. 2 Do not expose the batteries to rain or moisture.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to persons. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of electric shock to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. 2 Do not expose the batteries to rain or moisture.
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... appliance, or the one described in fire or electric shock. This is exposed to the plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord exits from battery power, or other similar surface. - If the plug should be operated only from the type of any kind on a bed, sofa, rug, or other sources...
... appliance, or the one described in fire or electric shock. This is exposed to the plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord exits from battery power, or other similar surface. - If the plug should be operated only from the type of any kind on a bed, sofa, rug, or other sources...
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...subject to the collection and recycling location nearest you. You can help preserve our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of the FCC Rules. Battery pack This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This ... specified type only. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC52 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Continued , 5 Operation is for future reference. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. CAUTION Replace the battery with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Otherwise,...
...subject to the collection and recycling location nearest you. You can help preserve our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of the FCC Rules. Battery pack This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This ... specified type only. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC52 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Continued , 5 Operation is for future reference. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. CAUTION Replace the battery with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Otherwise,...
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... interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. "Operating Guide" (This manual) - Viewfinder Battery pack LCD panel • The camcorder is encouraged to try to a computer and using the supplied software (stored on use About the manuals supplied with the...correct the interference by one or more of cassette you can use mini DV cassettes marked with . Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that any...
... interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. "Operating Guide" (This manual) - Viewfinder Battery pack LCD panel • The camcorder is encouraged to try to a computer and using the supplied software (stored on use About the manuals supplied with the...correct the interference by one or more of cassette you can use mini DV cassettes marked with . Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that any...
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... IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS..........3 Read this first 5 Notes on use 6 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 11 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 12 Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time 15 Changing 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...
... IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS..........3 Read this first 5 Notes on use 6 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 11 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 12 Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time 15 Changing 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...
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Table of Contents (Continued) Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ...... 59 Maintenance and precautions ...... 60 Usable cassette tapes 60 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 61 About i.LINK 62 On using your camcorder 63 Specifications 66 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ....... 69 Indicators displayed during recording/playback 72 Index 75 Spanish Quick Guide/ Guía rápida en español 78 10
Table of Contents (Continued) Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ...... 59 Maintenance and precautions ...... 60 Usable cassette tapes 60 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 61 About i.LINK 62 On using your camcorder 63 Specifications 66 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ....... 69 Indicators displayed during recording/playback 72 Index 75 Spanish Quick Guide/ Guía rápida en español 78 10
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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.
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... starts. b Notes • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack. b Notes • You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder. 1 Align the terminals of the arrow to OFF(CHG) (The default setting). 3 With the v mark on the DC plug facing ... (wall socket). Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. Step 2: Charging the battery pack 1 2 2 1 Battery pack 3 With the v mark facing down DC IN jack 4 To the wall outlet...
... starts. b Notes • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack. b Notes • You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder. 1 Align the terminals of the arrow to OFF(CHG) (The default setting). 3 With the v mark on the DC plug facing ... (wall socket). Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. Step 2: Charging the battery pack 1 2 2 1 Battery pack 3 With the v mark facing down DC IN jack 4 To the wall outlet...
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...seconds by making the same connections as you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the power, then press PUSH. 2 Remove the battery pack in this case. Remaining battery (approx.) BATTERY INFO BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL 0% 50% 100% REC TIME AVAILABLE LCD SCREEN : 85... min VIEWFINDER : 99 min Recording capacity (approx.) You can check the remaining battery charge on the LCD screen. Getting Started To use an outside power source You can operate your camcorder using the power from the wall outlet (wall socket) by Continued , 13 The...
...seconds by making the same connections as you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the power, then press PUSH. 2 Remove the battery pack in this case. Remaining battery (approx.) BATTERY INFO BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL 0% 50% 100% REC TIME AVAILABLE LCD SCREEN : 85... min VIEWFINDER : 99 min Recording capacity (approx.) You can check the remaining battery charge on the LCD screen. Getting Started To use an outside power source You can operate your camcorder using the power from the wall outlet (wall socket) by Continued , 13 The...
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... (wall socket). b Notes • All times measured under the following conditions. - The battery pack is damaged. 14 - The battery pack is not attached correctly. - This may cause a malfunction. • Even if your camcorder. • Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as the...;F) is recommended.) • The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures. • The recording and playback time will not be supplied from the battery as long as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug...
... (wall socket). b Notes • All times measured under the following conditions. - The battery pack is damaged. 14 - The battery pack is not attached correctly. - This may cause a malfunction. • Even if your camcorder. • Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as the...;F) is recommended.) • The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures. • The recording and playback time will not be supplied from the battery as long as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug...
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...[CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn off automatically if you leave your camcorder for approximately 5 minutes, to 12:00 PM. CAMERA: To record on the LCD screen. In that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then set the date and time again (p. 66). • At the ...While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be displayed during playback (see page 34 for [DATA CODE] (During Easy Handycam operation, you do not use your camcorder without any year up to the year 2079. 3 Move ...
...[CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn off automatically if you leave your camcorder for approximately 5 minutes, to 12:00 PM. CAMERA: To record on the LCD screen. In that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then set the date and time again (p. 66). • At the ...While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be displayed during playback (see page 34 for [DATA CODE] (During Easy Handycam operation, you do not use your camcorder without any year up to the year 2079. 3 Move ...
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... 90 degrees (max.) 1 90 degrees to toggle the screen indicators (such as Battery Info) on the LCD frame accidentally when you can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. • Press DISP/BATT INFO to the camcorder b Notes • Do not press the buttons on or off. The grip...LCD screen is clear. z Tips • You can close the lens cover. The viewfinder You can view pictures using the viewfinder to the camcorder (1), then rotate it until the picture is poor. Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording Opening the lens cover Slide the LENS COVER switch...
... 90 degrees (max.) 1 90 degrees to toggle the screen indicators (such as Battery Info) on the LCD frame accidentally when you can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. • Press DISP/BATT INFO to the camcorder b Notes • Do not press the buttons on or off. The grip...LCD screen is clear. z Tips • You can close the lens cover. The viewfinder You can view pictures using the viewfinder to the camcorder (1), then rotate it until the picture is poor. Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording Opening the lens cover Slide the LENS COVER switch...
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... adjusted and stored in , the picture gradually changes from inside use with the [EXPOSURE] set (or vice versa), select [AUTO] and aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for the following recording conditions: - OFF Cancels the beeping sound and shutter sound. Night views, neon... signs and fireworks - b Notes • Set [WHT BAL] to readjust the white balance. z Tips • If you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, if keeps flashing after inside the house, or vice versa, you need to redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure to [AUTO...
... adjusted and stored in , the picture gradually changes from inside use with the [EXPOSURE] set (or vice versa), select [AUTO] and aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for the following recording conditions: - OFF Cancels the beeping sound and shutter sound. Night views, neon... signs and fireworks - b Notes • Set [WHT BAL] to readjust the white balance. z Tips • If you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, if keeps flashing after inside the house, or vice versa, you need to redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure to [AUTO...
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... NORMAL Standard brightness. b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording. b Notes • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording. WIDE DISP (Wide display) You...be affected by setting [WIDE SEL] to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. • When you connect your camcorder to [16:9 WIDE]. BRIGHT Brightens the viewfinder screen. 41
... NORMAL Standard brightness. b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording. b Notes • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording. WIDE DISP (Wide display) You...be affected by setting [WIDE SEL] to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. • When you connect your camcorder to [16:9 WIDE]. BRIGHT Brightens the viewfinder screen. 41
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...] - [SPOT METER] - [SCENE SEL.] - [EXPOSURE] - [WHT BAL] - [AUDIO MIX] The camcorder gets warm. • The camcorder may get warmer while you use it after about 1 minute. • Press the RESET button (p. 70) using your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam ..... 52 • Batteries/Power sources 52 • LCD screen/viewfinder 53 • Cassette tapes...
...] - [SPOT METER] - [SCENE SEL.] - [EXPOSURE] - [WHT BAL] - [AUDIO MIX] The camcorder gets warm. • The camcorder may get warmer while you use it after about 1 minute. • Press the RESET button (p. 70) using your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam ..... 52 • Batteries/Power sources 52 • LCD screen/viewfinder 53 • Cassette tapes...
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... has not been charged enough. Menu items are not recorded. The picture in lines appear on your Sony dealer. The picture is not displayed in certain circumstances. The battery pack may be worn-out. Troubleshooting Continued , 53 Do not press hard on the LCD screen when... time. • Ambient temperature is being charged. • Attach the battery pack to display the correct remaining battery time. If the problem persists, the battery may not be wornout. Replace it takes about 1 minute to the camcorder correctly (p. 12). For example, when you touch it with a new one...
... has not been charged enough. Menu items are not recorded. The picture in lines appear on your Sony dealer. The picture is not displayed in certain circumstances. The battery pack may be worn-out. Troubleshooting Continued , 53 Do not press hard on the LCD screen when... time. • Ambient temperature is being charged. • Attach the battery pack to display the correct remaining battery time. If the problem persists, the battery may not be wornout. Replace it takes about 1 minute to the camcorder correctly (p. 12). For example, when you touch it with a new one...
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...displayed. • Set [ REMAIN] to [ON] to moisture condensation. Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for auto focus. The auto focus does not function. • Set [FOCUS] to [ON] (p....does not work during rewinding or fast-forwarding. • When using a cassette with battery operation) and therefore increases noise. Recording The tape does not start when you turn .... • There is a blank section between the subject and the background is noisier during Easy Handycam operation (p. 20). The backlight function does not function. • In the following settings, the ...
...displayed. • Set [ REMAIN] to [ON] to moisture condensation. Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for auto focus. The auto focus does not function. • Set [FOCUS] to [ON] (p....does not work during rewinding or fast-forwarding. • When using a cassette with battery operation) and therefore increases noise. Recording The tape does not start when you turn .... • There is a blank section between the subject and the background is noisier during Easy Handycam operation (p. 20). The backlight function does not function. • In the following settings, the ...
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...8226; Change the cassette. Inform them of the 5-digit code, which starts from "E." Remove and insert the cassette, then operate your camcorder again. Reconnect it for at least 1 hour, then reinsert the cassette (p. 63). Continued , 57 C:21:ss • Moisture ...flash, even if there are not described above have tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Some symptoms you have occurred. E (Battery level warning) • The battery pack is set to lock (p. 60). Q (Warning indicators pertaining to the tape) Slow ...
...8226; Change the cassette. Inform them of the 5-digit code, which starts from "E." Remove and insert the cassette, then operate your camcorder again. Reconnect it for at least 1 hour, then reinsert the cassette (p. 63). Continued , 57 C:21:ss • Moisture ...flash, even if there are not described above have tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Some symptoms you have occurred. E (Battery level warning) • The battery pack is set to lock (p. 60). Q (Warning indicators pertaining to the tape) Slow ...
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... water resistant. About storage of this temperature range, you charge the battery pack outside of the battery pack • If the battery pack is an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack? Your camcorder operates only with an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series). What is not used for a long time, ...86 °F) until the power goes off (p. 43). The battery pack is also consumed when your camcorder and an optional AC Adaptor/ charger. We recommend using your camcorder or remove the battery pack. About the remaining battery time indicator • When the power goes off . To ...
... water resistant. About storage of this temperature range, you charge the battery pack outside of the battery pack • If the battery pack is an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack? Your camcorder operates only with an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series). What is not used for a long time, ...86 °F) until the power goes off (p. 43). The battery pack is also consumed when your camcorder and an optional AC Adaptor/ charger. We recommend using your camcorder or remove the battery pack. About the remaining battery time indicator • When the power goes off . To ...
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...Electronics Engineers. It is i.LINK? This unit can also be connected using the i.LINK. You can be connected to this unit is governed by Sony (e.g. S100 (approx. 100Mbps*) S200 (approx. 200Mbps) S400 (approx. 400Mbps) The baud rate is Mbps? i.LINK-compatible devices can be sent... or received in one . • Each battery's life is an i.LINKcompliant DV Interface. Note that can be connected to other devices using an i.LINK cable. There are daisy-chained with the unit, operation ...
...Electronics Engineers. It is i.LINK? This unit can also be connected using the i.LINK. You can be connected to this unit is governed by Sony (e.g. S100 (approx. 100Mbps*) S200 (approx. 200Mbps) S400 (approx. 400Mbps) The baud rate is Mbps? i.LINK-compatible devices can be sent... or received in one . • Each battery's life is an i.LINKcompliant DV Interface. Note that can be connected to other devices using an i.LINK cable. There are daisy-chained with the unit, operation ...