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Question posted by sarayockey on July 13th, 2011

Lcd Screen Problems

when you open the lcd screen picture rolls, the viewfinder is still working properly.

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Operating Guide - Page 4

...and do not affect the recording in any problems. • Compensation for long periods of time...based TV. • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be some tiny black ...pictures of the sun only in color) that is grayed out is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the LCD screen...
Operating Guide - Page 5

... used for illustrating the operating procedures. It adopts the MTF* measurement system for video cameras and offers a quality typical of light from a subject coming into the lens. 5 On this manual • The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used in this manual for illustration purposes are based on the model DCR-HC42.
Operating Guide - Page 12

...DCR-HC32: Battery pack LCD panel LCD panel opened closed NP-FP30 (supplied) NP-FP50 85 105 120 150 NP-FP70 NP-FP90 255 310 455 550 For DCR-HC42: Battery pack NP-FP50 (supplied) NP-FP70 NP-FP90 LCD panel opened* 105 225 400 LCD... LCD backlight turns on . Middle: When the LCD backlight turns off and zooming. Bottom: Recording time when recording with LCD screen.
Operating Guide - Page 14

...). POWER switch 1 Slide the LENS COVER switch to OPEN. 4 Hold the camcorder as illustrated. 2 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly in ... for about 5 seconds. CAMERA-MEMORY: To record on the LCD screen for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 17). •... power on and holding your camcorder firmly To record or play or edit pictures. 14 To turn off automatically...
Operating Guide - Page 15

... the picture is clear. • You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. This is practical when you use your camcorder in the viewfinder. To turn on the LCD frame accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD panel. • If you close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. For DCR-HC42: To darken the LCD screen Press...
Operating Guide - Page 16

...during Easy Handycam operation. 6 0 min MENU 1/3 TELE MACRO SPOT FOCUS 0:00:00 DISP GUIDE EXPOSURE FADER 2 Touch [DISP GUIDE]. Select the screen language ...on the LCD screen. • Perform the same actions as time code, etc.) on the LCD screen. 16 ...screen indicators Press DISP/BATT INFO to the area selecting display. Changing the language setting You can play back recorded pictures...
Operating Guide - Page 19

... the recording picture (DCR-HC42) By recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode, you can enjoy wide-angle, high-resolution pictures. • If you play back a picture on a wide TV, recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode is recommended. It may appear rough depending on the "Memory Stick Duo"  Set the POWER switch to CAMERA-TAPE. The...
Operating Guide - Page 20

... recording medium. Recording still images : Light up the CAMERA-TAPE lamp. Easy Handycam operation ON 3 Start recording. D C Go through ... : Light up the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp. B Since only basic functions become available and DCR-HC32: E screen font size increases for...camera settings are automatically adjusted Open the lens cover. optimally, which frees you from detailed adjustment.
Operating Guide - Page 30

... (51) This indicator appears when you made changes You can use video flash light (optional). (42) Meaning A/VDV OUT (54) DV input (61)... (24) Super NightShot plus (43) Color Slow Shutter (43) PictBridge connecting (67) Warning (100) Meaning Picture effect (50) Digital effect (49) Manual focus (42) PROGRAM AE (40) Backlight (25) White balance ...that appears on the LCD screen.
Operating Guide - Page 36

...items listed after this page. 1 Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the respective lamp. [CAMERA-TAPE] lamp: settings on a tape [CAMERA-MEMORY] lamp: Stick Duo" settings on the screen, touch / until the item is the same as you like (p. 57).  Touch .... To use each of Personal Menu On Personal Menu, short-cuts for viewing/editing 2 Touch the LCD screen to select the menu item.
Operating Guide - Page 54

... WIDE DISP You can adjust the color on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 70). USB-CAMERA You can view the pictures displayed on the screen of your camcorder. TV TYPE (DCR-HC42) See page 34. VIDEO INPUT Selects the video plug to connect when you can convert the signal to the appropriate one by connecting a digital device and an...
Operating Guide - Page 61

...; [REC PAUSE]. See page 59 for recording in "Recording movies." 2 Play the video, or receive the TV program you want to your VCR, or select a TV program. The picture played on the connected device appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder. 3 Press PHOTO lightly at the point you are recording from a VCR or TV...
Operating Guide - Page 63

...to the Handycam Station or your camcorder using the A/V connecting cable.  Using the internal microphone (no connection required). When the tape has been recorded in the LP mode. - When your camcorder. -... connect the Video plug (yellow). On blank sections of the tape. - Check the picture on another device. - When the tape has been recorded in 4CH MIC REC mode on the LCD screen or the ...
Operating Guide - Page 68

... a device other than your camcorder. • If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB cable and restart the operation from the beginning. • For DCR-HC42: If you print a still image recorded with a 16:9 ratio, left and right ends of model or manufacturer. 68 Refer to a digital video camera or digital still camera, regardless of the image...
Operating Guide - Page 78

... is erased and new data is being copied to DVD") (continued) 1 Turn on the PLAY/ EDIT lamp. CAPTURING: The picture recorded on the tape is displayed on the LCD screen of your camcorder. Disctray opens. YES NO The disc tray comes out automatically. Place a new writable DVD in the disc drive of your computer. 6 Place...
Operating Guide - Page 79

...;DV OUT] in the following occurs, copying of the picture is a blank portion of 10 seconds or longer on the tape. - Refer to the help files of the later images. - Using a Computer To cancel the operation Touch [CANCEL] on the LCD screen on your camcorder. • You cannot cancel the operation after [Finalizing...
Operating Guide - Page 97

... Handycam] and [? mark in the [Other devices] folder 6 When the [Confirm Device Removal] screen appears, click [OK]. 7 Turn off the power of your camcorder, disconnect the USB cable, then restart the computer. 8 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the [Other devices] folder For copying and viewing pictures recorded on the computer. 3 Click [Open...
Operating Guide - Page 100

...camcorder again. Remove and insert the cassette, then operate your camcorder again. • Change the cassette. Reconnect it for at least 1 hour, then reinsert the cassette (p. 112). If the problem... used up. • Depending on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, check the...times, contact your camcorder for about 1 hour with the cassette lid open (p. 112). (Warning...
Operating Guide - Page 106

...Labeling position  After using your camcorder that contains copyright control signals for a ...camcorder for copyright protection of the picture or the sound. Usable cassette tapes You can be indicated correctly. Do not put in its case, and stored in another video camera connected to your camcorder.  When you try to copyright protection.] appears on the LCD screen...
Operating Guide - Page 117

...(Ø 2.5 mm) LCD screen Picture Total dot number DCR-HC32: 6.2 cm (2.5 type) DCR-HC42: 6.9 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9) 123 200 (560 × 220) General Power requirements Average power consumption DC 7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) DCR-HC32: During camera recording using the viewfinder 2.1 W During camera recording using the LCD 2.5 W During camera recording using the...

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