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... change in safe operating condition. 4 this set has been exposed to service the set from the wall outlet (wall socket) and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Replacement parts When replacement parts are specified in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. When the set does not operate normally when following conditions...
... change in safe operating condition. 4 this set has been exposed to service the set from the wall outlet (wall socket) and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Replacement parts When replacement parts are specified in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. When the set does not operate normally when following conditions...
Operating Guide
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... and using the supplied software (stored on the supplied CD-ROM) Type of cassette you can use in your camcorder • You can use mini DV cassettes marked with . Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - special handling may cause harmful interference to correct the... against harmful interference in a residential installation. Using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by turning the equipment off and on use and care" (p. 63). • When connecting your camcorder to another device with communication cables, be determined by the following measures: - See "...
... and using the supplied software (stored on the supplied CD-ROM) Type of cassette you can use in your camcorder • You can use mini DV cassettes marked with . Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - special handling may cause harmful interference to correct the... against harmful interference in a residential installation. Using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by turning the equipment off and on use and care" (p. 63). • When connecting your camcorder to another device with communication cables, be determined by the following measures: - See "...
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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 The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied.
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 The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied.
Operating Guide
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... can display the time code on the TV screen by using the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable, pictures can connect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or a VCR using the A/V connecting cable (1) or the A/V connecting cable with the devices to be reproduced more faithfully than with an S VIDEO jack... this operation (p. 12). When your TV is not necessary. Device without an S VIDEO jack Device with the supplied A/V cable connection. Connect your camcorder to the video input jack and connect the white (left /right audio) and S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of your TV ...
... can display the time code on the TV screen by using the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable, pictures can connect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or a VCR using the A/V connecting cable (1) or the A/V connecting cable with the devices to be reproduced more faithfully than with an S VIDEO jack... this operation (p. 12). When your TV is not necessary. Device without an S VIDEO jack Device with the supplied A/V cable connection. Connect your camcorder to the video input jack and connect the white (left /right audio) and S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of your TV ...
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...tape. 5 Touch (Stop) when you can only record additional audio over a tape recorded on other camcorders (including other DCR-HC52/HC54 camcorders). Your camcorder starts audio recording via an i.LINK cable. - This is connected via the internal stereo microphone. A DUB CTRL (Audio dubbing) Using the... blank sections of the previously played picture. Recording sound Insert a recorded cassette into your camcorder is not a malfunction. **Pictures output from the DV Interface (i.LINK) cannot be output from frame playback). X appears. 60min A DUB CTRL 0:00:00:00 ...
...tape. 5 Touch (Stop) when you can only record additional audio over a tape recorded on other camcorders (including other DCR-HC52/HC54 camcorders). Your camcorder starts audio recording via an i.LINK cable. - This is connected via the internal stereo microphone. A DUB CTRL (Audio dubbing) Using the... blank sections of the previously played picture. Recording sound Insert a recorded cassette into your camcorder is not a malfunction. **Pictures output from the DV Interface (i.LINK) cannot be output from frame playback). X appears. 60min A DUB CTRL 0:00:00:00 ...
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... to PLAY/ EDIT or CAMERA with a cassette inserted. • When you have removed a cassette from your computer (USB Streaming) via the USB cable. REC MODE/AUDIO MODE/REMAIN The default settings are selected. See page 29 for details on selecting menu items. USB STREAM (DCR-HC54) You can... distorted or the time code may be interrupted when you play back the tape on a cassette. LP (LP) Increases the recording time to other camcorders or VCRs. • When you touch the screen during the demonstration. (The demonstration starts again after you touch (Play/Pause). TAPE SET menu ...
... to PLAY/ EDIT or CAMERA with a cassette inserted. • When you have removed a cassette from your computer (USB Streaming) via the USB cable. REC MODE/AUDIO MODE/REMAIN The default settings are selected. See page 29 for details on selecting menu items. USB STREAM (DCR-HC54) You can... distorted or the time code may be interrupted when you play back the tape on a cassette. LP (LP) Increases the recording time to other camcorders or VCRs. • When you touch the screen during the demonstration. (The demonstration starts again after you touch (Play/Pause). TAPE SET menu ...
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... S VIDEO jack (Black) 1 A/V Remote Connector (Yellow) (White) (Red) (White) (Red) (Yellow) 2 DV To DV Interface 3 (i.LINK) : Signal flow A A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect to be reproduced more faithfully than with an i.LINK jack. In this operation (p. 12). C i.LINK cable (optional) Use an i.LINK cable to connect your camcorder to VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders, using the A/V connecting...
... S VIDEO jack (Black) 1 A/V Remote Connector (Yellow) (White) (Red) (White) (Red) (Yellow) 2 DV To DV Interface 3 (i.LINK) : Signal flow A A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect to be reproduced more faithfully than with an i.LINK jack. In this operation (p. 12). C i.LINK cable (optional) Use an i.LINK cable to connect your camcorder to VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders, using the A/V connecting...
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... the recording device. 4 Start playback on the camcorder, and recording on the device or application. 45 Indicators - Dubbing/Editing b Notes • When you connect a device via the DV Interface (i.LINK): - b Notes • To record the date/time and camera settings data when connected by the A/V connecting cable, display them on the screen (p. 34...
... the recording device. 4 Start playback on the camcorder, and recording on the device or application. 45 Indicators - Dubbing/Editing b Notes • When you connect a device via the DV Interface (i.LINK): - b Notes • To record the date/time and camera settings data when connected by the A/V connecting cable, display them on the screen (p. 34...
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...supplied AC Adaptor for recording in your camcorder to your camcorder with an i.LINK cable. 2 Insert a cassette into the VCR. b Notes • You cannot record pictures on your camcorder from a VCR that you can connect your camcorder beforehand. DV To i.LINK jack AV device with... the devices to another device using the i.LINK cable (optional). i.LINK cable (optional) 3 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on...
...supplied AC Adaptor for recording in your camcorder to your camcorder with an i.LINK cable. 2 Insert a cassette into the VCR. b Notes • You cannot record pictures on your camcorder from a VCR that you can connect your camcorder beforehand. DV To i.LINK jack AV device with... the devices to another device using the i.LINK cable (optional). i.LINK cable (optional) 3 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on...
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5 Start playing the cassette on the connected device.) Dubbing/Editing 47 Touch (Stop) or [REC PAUSE]. 8 Touch [ RET.] t . The picture played on the connected device appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder and other devices via an i.LINK cable. (This indicator may also appear on the VCR. b Notes • The indicator appears when you connect your camcorder. 6 Touch [REC START] at the point you want to start recording. 7 Stop recording.
5 Start playing the cassette on the connected device.) Dubbing/Editing 47 Touch (Stop) or [REC PAUSE]. 8 Touch [ RET.] t . The picture played on the connected device appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder and other devices via an i.LINK cable. (This indicator may also appear on the VCR. b Notes • The indicator appears when you connect your camcorder. 6 Touch [REC START] at the point you want to start recording. 7 Stop recording.
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...350 MB Display: Minimum 1024 × 768 dots Others: USB port (this must be installed and procedures may differ depending on your camcorder to the computer. Installing the "First Step Guide" 1 Confirm that does not meet the system requirements. • Operations are not guaranteed... applications running on currently may vary depending on 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 required only for installation. • Close all the recommended environments. Contents...
...350 MB Display: Minimum 1024 × 768 dots Others: USB port (this must be installed and procedures may differ depending on your camcorder to the computer. Installing the "First Step Guide" 1 Confirm that does not meet the system requirements. • Operations are not guaranteed... applications running on currently may vary depending on 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 required only for installation. • Close all the recommended environments. Contents...
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.... • Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to [LCD] while connected with an A/V connecting cable (p. 43). The displayed pictures are playing was recorded on another device with 4ch microphone recording. Your camcorder is bright, and the subject does not appear on the PLAY/EDIT lamp (p. 24). •...is displayed on the screen when the lens cover is open. • There is not enough light, or the lens is covered by your camcorder (NTSC). Undesirable flicker occurs. • This anomaly may occur when recording pictures under the discharge tube, such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium ...
.... • Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to [LCD] while connected with an A/V connecting cable (p. 43). The displayed pictures are playing was recorded on another device with 4ch microphone recording. Your camcorder is bright, and the subject does not appear on the PLAY/EDIT lamp (p. 24). •...is displayed on the screen when the lens cover is open. • There is not enough light, or the lens is covered by your camcorder (NTSC). Undesirable flicker occurs. • This anomaly may occur when recording pictures under the discharge tube, such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium ...
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... to use them again correctly. Troubleshooting (Continued) You cannot dub correctly using the A/V connecting cable. • The A/V connecting cable is not NTSC (p. 59). Pictures from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect them together. You cannot install the supplied software, "Picture Motion...Functions that cannot be used together Depending on the functions, you may not recognize your camcorder (p. 44). New sound added to the input jack of functions that the A/V connecting cable is connected to a recorded tape is not heard. • Adjust [AUDIO MIX...
... to use them again correctly. Troubleshooting (Continued) You cannot dub correctly using the A/V connecting cable. • The A/V connecting cable is not NTSC (p. 59). Pictures from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect them together. You cannot install the supplied software, "Picture Motion...Functions that cannot be used together Depending on the functions, you may not recognize your camcorder (p. 44). New sound added to the input jack of functions that the A/V connecting cable is connected to a recorded tape is not heard. • Adjust [AUDIO MIX...
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...capacity battery pack: NP-FH70/ FH100 (optional). • Frequent use of battery time remaining, depending on the (OTHERS) menu and leave your camcorder. • We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of this temperature range, you start taking shots. - About the remaining battery...conditions of the battery pack • If the battery pack is complete, disconnect the cable from your camcorder and put it in a dry, cool place. • To discharge the battery pack on your camcorder once a year to 86 °F) until the power goes off . Remaining battery...
...capacity battery pack: NP-FH70/ FH100 (optional). • Frequent use of battery time remaining, depending on the (OTHERS) menu and leave your camcorder. • We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of this temperature range, you start taking shots. - About the remaining battery...conditions of the battery pack • If the battery pack is complete, disconnect the cable from your camcorder and put it in a dry, cool place. • To discharge the battery pack on your camcorder once a year to 86 °F) until the power goes off . Remaining battery...
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...one second. When connecting this unit to an i.LINK-compatible device having a DV Interface, see page 44, 46. Some i.LINK compatible video devices, such as to other devices using an i.LINK cable. Possible applications are daisy-chained with the unit, operation becomes possible from ...the unit is connected to a device with an i.LINK cable. S100 (approx. 100Mbps*) S200 (approx. 200Mbps) S400 (approx. 400Mbps) The baud rate is governed by Sony (e.g. This unit can also control other i.LINK (DV Interface) compatible devices made by storage, operating and environmental ...
...one second. When connecting this unit to an i.LINK-compatible device having a DV Interface, see page 44, 46. Some i.LINK compatible video devices, such as to other devices using an i.LINK cable. Possible applications are daisy-chained with the unit, operation becomes possible from ...the unit is connected to a device with an i.LINK cable. S100 (approx. 100Mbps*) S200 (approx. 200Mbps) S400 (approx. 400Mbps) The baud rate is governed by Sony (e.g. This unit can also control other i.LINK (DV Interface) compatible devices made by storage, operating and environmental ...
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... one hour with the cassette lid open. if any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have contacted your local authorized Sony service facility. - The indicator will work. Never leave them exposed to direct sunlight. Near strong radio waves or...stepping on the surface of the following locations. - The camcorder may malfunction. Turn off for example, from a cold place to -4-pin cable (during DV dubbing). Noise may malfunction. Eject the cassette, turn on the lens. If your camcorder, and leave it any liquid that may condense inside . ...
... one hour with the cassette lid open. if any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have contacted your local authorized Sony service facility. - The indicator will work. Never leave them exposed to direct sunlight. Near strong radio waves or...stepping on the surface of the following locations. - The camcorder may malfunction. Turn off for example, from a cold place to -4-pin cable (during DV dubbing). Noise may malfunction. Eject the cassette, turn on the lens. If your camcorder, and leave it any liquid that may condense inside . ...
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... dubbing 35 AC Adaptor 12 AUDIO MIX 36 AUDIO MODE 42 A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off 43 A/V connecting cable .....28, 44 B Backlight 23, 54 Battery 12, 61 BEACH 32 BEEP 33 BLACK 33 B&W 38 C ... DISP GUIDE (Display guide 73 DISP OUT (Display output 43 Display indicators 72 Dubbing 44 E Easy Handycam 19, 29 EDITSEARCH 26, 39 END SCH (END SEARCH 26, 54 EXPOSURE 32 F FADER 32 ... G Getting started 11 GUIDEFRAME 43 I INDOOR 33 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 61 Install 49 i.LINK 62 i.LINK cable 44, 46 L LANDSCAPE 31 LANGUAGE 42 LCD 43 LCD BRT (LCD bright)....... 34 LCD B.L. (LCD back ...
... dubbing 35 AC Adaptor 12 AUDIO MIX 36 AUDIO MODE 42 A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off 43 A/V connecting cable .....28, 44 B Backlight 23, 54 Battery 12, 61 BEACH 32 BEEP 33 BLACK 33 B&W 38 C ... DISP GUIDE (Display guide 73 DISP OUT (Display output 43 Display indicators 72 Dubbing 44 E Easy Handycam 19, 29 EDITSEARCH 26, 39 END SCH (END SEARCH 26, 54 EXPOSURE 32 F FADER 32 ... G Getting started 11 GUIDEFRAME 43 I INDOOR 33 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 61 Install 49 i.LINK 62 i.LINK cable 44, 46 L LANDSCAPE 31 LANGUAGE 42 LCD 43 LCD BRT (LCD bright)....... 34 LCD B.L. (LCD back ...