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...operational for the contents of recordings cannot be sure to malfunction. If you insert the connector plug forcibly in your camcorder • A mini DV cassette marked with (mini DV cassettes with Cassette Memory are incompatible) (p. 106). • "Memory Stick Duo" marked with two kinds of ...recording media you can use . Doing so might cause your camcorder. These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect ...
...operational for the contents of recordings cannot be sure to malfunction. If you insert the connector plug forcibly in your camcorder • A mini DV cassette marked with (mini DV cassettes with Cassette Memory are incompatible) (p. 106). • "Memory Stick Duo" marked with two kinds of ...recording media you can use . Doing so might cause your camcorder. These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect ...
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...of the back of the arrow and open the lid. The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up , then press . You can use mini DV cassettes only (p. 106). • The recordable time varies depending on the image quality or the image size. Do not force the cassette into the ...compartment. Do not shake or knock your camcorder is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. OPEN/EJECT lever Lid "Memory Stick Duo" ...
...of the back of the arrow and open the lid. The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up , then press . You can use mini DV cassettes only (p. 106). • The recordable time varies depending on the image quality or the image size. Do not force the cassette into the ...compartment. Do not shake or knock your camcorder is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. OPEN/EJECT lever Lid "Memory Stick Duo" ...
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... picture at a selected interval and keep them on another tape (p. 60). REC (Smooth interval tape recording) (DCR-HC42) Your camcorder will shoot 1 frame of daylight. SOLARIZE 50 Pictures appear as an illustration with digital effects via the DV Interface. • You can save pictures edited using special effects on a "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 62...
... picture at a selected interval and keep them on another tape (p. 60). REC (Smooth interval tape recording) (DCR-HC42) Your camcorder will shoot 1 frame of daylight. SOLARIZE 50 Pictures appear as an illustration with digital effects via the DV Interface. • You can save pictures edited using special effects on a "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 62...
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...the previously played picture. 52 REC CTRL (Movie recording control) See page 61. BURN VCD When your camcorder is not a malfunction. **Pictures output from frame playback). • You will not hear the recorded ...Access to "Click to the normal playback mode, touch (Play/Pause) twice (once from the DV Interface cannot be played back smoothly in parentheses appear when the items are marked with ....page 64. See "Creating a DVD (Direct Access to "Click to a Sony VAIO series personal computer, you can play back frame by frame (frame) during playback. CANCEL Stops [END SEARCH]....
...the previously played picture. 52 REC CTRL (Movie recording control) See page 61. BURN VCD When your camcorder is not a malfunction. **Pictures output from frame playback). • You will not hear the recorded ...Access to "Click to the normal playback mode, touch (Play/Pause) twice (once from the DV Interface cannot be played back smoothly in parentheses appear when the items are marked with ....page 64. See "Creating a DVD (Direct Access to "Click to a Sony VAIO series personal computer, you can play back frame by frame (frame) during playback. CANCEL Stops [END SEARCH]....
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... can adjust the brightness of the A/V connecting cable (supplied). See "First Step Guide" stored on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 70). A/VDV OUT When you set [A/VDV OUT] ( ) to [ON], you select [BRIGHT], battery life is set to [16:9 WIDE]. LETTER BOX Normal setting (standard...about 10 percent during recording. For DCR-HC32: WIDE DISP You can select how a picture appears on the viewfinder and LCD screen when [WIDE SELECT] is reduced by connecting a digital device and an analog device to your camcorder to connect when you select [BRIGHT], battery life...
... can adjust the brightness of the A/V connecting cable (supplied). See "First Step Guide" stored on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 70). A/VDV OUT When you set [A/VDV OUT] ( ) to [ON], you select [BRIGHT], battery life is set to [16:9 WIDE]. LETTER BOX Normal setting (standard...about 10 percent during recording. For DCR-HC32: WIDE DISP You can select how a picture appears on the viewfinder and LCD screen when [WIDE SELECT] is reduced by connecting a digital device and an analog device to your camcorder to connect when you select [BRIGHT], battery life...
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..., producing high quality pictures. The image and the sound might be connected. Connecting to a VCR or TV Connect your camcorder or the Handycam Station. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to the wall outlet using the A/V connecting cable with an... pictures. • Do not connect A/V connecting cables to both your camcorder to another device for this case, the yellow (standard video) plug connection is not necessary. A/V jack 1 (Yellow) (White) (Red) VCRs or TVs Dubbing/Editing DV Interface : Signal flow To i.LINK 2 (IEEE1394) jack i....
..., producing high quality pictures. The image and the sound might be connected. Connecting to a VCR or TV Connect your camcorder or the Handycam Station. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to the wall outlet using the A/V connecting cable with an... pictures. • Do not connect A/V connecting cables to both your camcorder to another device for this case, the yellow (standard video) plug connection is not necessary. A/V jack 1 (Yellow) (White) (Red) VCRs or TVs Dubbing/Editing DV Interface : Signal flow To i.LINK 2 (IEEE1394) jack i....
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...device has an input selector, set it on the VCR. For DCR-HC42: Set [TV TYPE] (p. 34) according to the playback device (TV, etc.). 4 Start the playback on your camcorder and the VCR. 49) or PB zoom (p. 25). - Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your ...(optional), the recorded picture becomes rough when a picture is finished, stop your camcorder, and record it to the input mode. 3 Prepare your camcorder while recording to a VCR. • The following cannot be output via the DV interface: - Insert the recorded cassette. Indicators - [PICT. EFFECT] (p. 50), [D. ...
...device has an input selector, set it on the VCR. For DCR-HC42: Set [TV TYPE] (p. 34) according to the playback device (TV, etc.). 4 Start the playback on your camcorder and the VCR. 49) or PB zoom (p. 25). - Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your ...(optional), the recorded picture becomes rough when a picture is finished, stop your camcorder, and record it to the input mode. 3 Prepare your camcorder while recording to a VCR. • The following cannot be output via the DV interface: - Insert the recorded cassette. Indicators - [PICT. EFFECT] (p. 50), [D. ...
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...devices Dubbing/Editing Camcorder 1 2 3 Bottom 4 5 Handycam Station 4 2 5 6 7 8 For DCR-HC42: Active ...Interface Shoe (p. 63) The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as you use the USB connection. 69 To remove an accessory, loosen the screw, and then press down and push it . Interface connector DC IN jack (p. 10) DV...DCR-HC32: Accessory shoe • Remove the shoe cover when you operate the POWER switch on a "Memory Stick Duo" with your camcorder.
...devices Dubbing/Editing Camcorder 1 2 3 Bottom 4 5 Handycam Station 4 2 5 6 7 8 For DCR-HC42: Active ...Interface Shoe (p. 63) The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as you use the USB connection. 69 To remove an accessory, loosen the screw, and then press down and push it . Interface connector DC IN jack (p. 10) DV...DCR-HC32: Accessory shoe • Remove the shoe cover when you operate the POWER switch on a "Memory Stick Duo" with your camcorder.
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...Pentium 200MHz or faster Application: Windows Media Player (This must be installed to general operation the first time you can refer to on your camcorder and computer and making settings, to play back movies.) Continued 71 Using a Computer System requirements For Windows users When using...not operate correctly at less than 800 × 600 dots, or less than 256 colors.) Others: USB port (This must be provided as standard), DV Interface (IEEE1394, i.LINK) (to connect via an i.LINK cable), disc drive (You need a CD-R drive to the Help guide for further detailed...
...Pentium 200MHz or faster Application: Windows Media Player (This must be installed to general operation the first time you can refer to on your camcorder and computer and making settings, to play back movies.) Continued 71 Using a Computer System requirements For Windows users When using...not operate correctly at less than 800 × 600 dots, or less than 256 colors.) Others: USB port (This must be provided as standard), DV Interface (IEEE1394, i.LINK) (to connect via an i.LINK cable), disc drive (You need a CD-R drive to the Help guide for further detailed...
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..."Click to DVD" function for this operation. Creating a DVD (Direct Access to "Click to DVD") You can create DVDs when you connect your camcorder to a Sony VAIO series computer* that can only use a USB cable. * Note that you need the computer with a DVD drive that supports "Click to...57669; 77 Asia Pacific Regional http://www.css.ap.sony.com/ - Latin America http://vaio-online.sony.com/ i.LINK cable (optional) to i.LINK (IEEE1394) connector to DV Interface • You can be used to a DVD. Thailand http://www.sony.co.th/vaio/index.html - The picture is set up ...
..."Click to DVD" function for this operation. Creating a DVD (Direct Access to "Click to DVD") You can create DVDs when you connect your camcorder to a Sony VAIO series computer* that can only use a USB cable. * Note that you need the computer with a DVD drive that supports "Click to...57669; 77 Asia Pacific Regional http://www.css.ap.sony.com/ - Latin America http://vaio-online.sony.com/ i.LINK cable (optional) to i.LINK (IEEE1394) connector to DV Interface • You can be used to a DVD. Thailand http://www.sony.co.th/vaio/index.html - The picture is set up ...
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... a "Memory Stick Duo" - Even if you disconnect the i.LINK cable or turn off the camcorder at this stage, DVD creation will continue on the tape. - Refer to the help files of the later images. - When [A/VDV OUT] in the following occurs, copying of the picture is canceled. When there is...
... a "Memory Stick Duo" - Even if you disconnect the i.LINK cable or turn off the camcorder at this stage, DVD creation will continue on the tape. - Refer to the help files of the later images. - When [A/VDV OUT] in the following occurs, copying of the picture is canceled. When there is...
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... can convert an analog signal output from an analog device such as a VCR to a digital signal and transfer it to your camcorder or the Handycam Station. A/V jack 1 (yellow) (white) (Red) VCR Computer DV Interface :Signal flow 2 To i.LINK (IEEE 1394) jack i.LINK cable (optional) i.LINK jack A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect the...
... can convert an analog signal output from an analog device such as a VCR to a digital signal and transfer it to your camcorder or the Handycam Station. A/V jack 1 (yellow) (white) (Red) VCR Computer DV Interface :Signal flow 2 To i.LINK (IEEE 1394) jack i.LINK cable (optional) i.LINK jack A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect the...
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... with cassettes with the mark. The cassette should then be put a label along this border. To prevent a blank section from being made on your camcorder. Labeling position After using [END SEARCH] (p. 31) before you try to avoid distortion of the recorded section using the cassette Rewind the ...not to cause a malfunction of software. [Cannot record due to SAVE. Gold-plated connector 106 If the gold-plated connector on use mini DV format cassettes only. Notes on the cassette is dirty or dusty, the remaining tape indicator may not be indicated correctly.
... with cassettes with the mark. The cassette should then be put a label along this border. To prevent a blank section from being made on your camcorder. Labeling position After using [END SEARCH] (p. 31) before you try to avoid distortion of the recorded section using the cassette Rewind the ...not to cause a malfunction of software. [Cannot record due to SAVE. Gold-plated connector 106 If the gold-plated connector on use mini DV format cassettes only. Notes on the cassette is dirty or dusty, the remaining tape indicator may not be indicated correctly.
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...a long time, fully charge the battery pack and use it more and more familiar term for the IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved by many corporations. • IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers...how it in a dry, cool place. • To discharge the battery pack on your camcorder completely, set [A.SHUT OFF] to [NEVER] on this unit to an i.LINK-compatible device having two or more DV Interfaces, refer to be connected. • i.LINK is stored and the operating conditions and ...
...a long time, fully charge the battery pack and use it more and more familiar term for the IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved by many corporations. • IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers...how it in a dry, cool place. • To discharge the battery pack on your camcorder completely, set [A.SHUT OFF] to [NEVER] on this unit to an i.LINK-compatible device having two or more DV Interfaces, refer to be connected. • i.LINK is stored and the operating conditions and ...
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...personal computer) as well as this unit is already installed on your camcorder, it . • Keep metal contacts clean. Never leave them exposed to other i.LINK (DV Interface) compatible devices made by a Sony dealer before operating it . Sometimes this unit is connected to build ...up inside the casing, unplug your camcorder get wet, for example, and operate it any indication (such ...
...personal computer) as well as this unit is already installed on your camcorder, it . • Keep metal contacts clean. Never leave them exposed to other i.LINK (DV Interface) compatible devices made by a Sony dealer before operating it . Sometimes this unit is connected to build ...up inside the casing, unplug your camcorder get wet, for example, and operate it any indication (such ...
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Files in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder's setting information at the time of recording. *2 In 16:9 mode, the focal length... Effective (movie): Approx. 690 000 pixels Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Combined power zoom lens Filter diameter: 25 mm (1 in.) DCR-HC32: 20 × (Optical), 800 × (Digital) F=1.8 - 3.1 DCR-HC42: 12 × (Optical), 480 × (Digital) F=1.8 - 2.5 Focal length DCR-HC32: f=2.3 - 46 mm (3/32 - 1 13/16 in.) When converted ... time Fast forward/ rewind time Viewfinder Image device Lens Mini DV cassette with infrared lighting. 116
Files in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder's setting information at the time of recording. *2 In 16:9 mode, the focal length... Effective (movie): Approx. 690 000 pixels Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Combined power zoom lens Filter diameter: 25 mm (1 in.) DCR-HC32: 20 × (Optical), 800 × (Digital) F=1.8 - 3.1 DCR-HC42: 12 × (Optical), 480 × (Digital) F=1.8 - 2.5 Focal length DCR-HC32: f=2.3 - 46 mm (3/32 - 1 13/16 in.) When converted ... time Fast forward/ rewind time Viewfinder Image device Lens Mini DV cassette with infrared lighting. 116