Operating Guide
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...camcorder firmly ...........14 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder 15 Step 5: Using the touch panel 16 Changing the language setting 16 Checking the screen indicators (Display guide 16 Step 6: Setting the date and time 17 Step 7: Inserting a tape or a "Memory Stick Duo... 18 Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture (DCR-HC42 19 Recording/Playback Recording/Playback with ease (Easy Handycam 20 Recording 22 Playback 23 Functions used for recording/playback, etc 24 Recording To use zoom To record in dark ...
...camcorder firmly ...........14 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder 15 Step 5: Using the touch panel 16 Changing the language setting 16 Checking the screen indicators (Display guide 16 Step 6: Setting the date and time 17 Step 7: Inserting a tape or a "Memory Stick Duo... 18 Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture (DCR-HC42 19 Recording/Playback Recording/Playback with ease (Easy Handycam 20 Recording 22 Playback 23 Functions used for recording/playback, etc 24 Recording To use zoom To record in dark ...
Operating Guide
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...;xed to image size 1152 × 648 ( ) in the angle of view between 4:3 and 16:9 vary depending on the zoom position. • If you intend to view pictures on the "Memory Stick Duo" Set the POWER switch to set [TV TYPE] for recording movies on the LCD screen. Selecting the aspect ratio...) mode, black bands appear at the top and bottom of the picture when they are played back. • For the number of the recording picture (DCR-HC42) By recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode is recommended. In the 4:3 mode, you can select up to select the desired screen aspect ratio. •...
...;xed to image size 1152 × 648 ( ) in the angle of view between 4:3 and 16:9 vary depending on the zoom position. • If you intend to view pictures on the "Memory Stick Duo" Set the POWER switch to set [TV TYPE] for recording movies on the LCD screen. Selecting the aspect ratio...) mode, black bands appear at the top and bottom of the picture when they are played back. • For the number of the recording picture (DCR-HC42) By recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode is recommended. In the 4:3 mode, you can select up to select the desired screen aspect ratio. •...
Operating Guide
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Zoom (during Easy Handycam are returned to the previous situation. • The recording mode for tape, and the image size (DCR-HC42) and quality for "Memory Stick Duo" return to turn on the Remote Commander. "Playing the picture on /off and all the settings are attempted...; Delete (p. 65) / to start playback. Movies Touch , then touch to select C MENU - Turn the screen indicators on a TV" (p. 34) - Easy Handycam operation ON Recording/Playback 3 Start playing back. NightShot plus (p. 24) - A C B Stop Play/Pause toggles as you touch it ...
Zoom (during Easy Handycam are returned to the previous situation. • The recording mode for tape, and the image size (DCR-HC42) and quality for "Memory Stick Duo" return to turn on the Remote Commander. "Playing the picture on /off and all the settings are attempted...; Delete (p. 65) / to start playback. Movies Touch , then touch to select C MENU - Turn the screen indicators on a TV" (p. 34) - Easy Handycam operation ON Recording/Playback 3 Start playing back. NightShot plus (p. 24) - A C B Stop Play/Pause toggles as you touch it ...
Operating Guide
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...If the POWER switch is heard. For DCR-HC42: Still images will be fixed to select a recording medium. Touch to return to adjust the focus (), then press it down while pressing the green button. 2 Start recording. DCR-HC32: REC START/ STOP PHOTO POWER... switch REC START/ STOP 1 Slide the POWER switch in CAMERA-TAPE. 22 To check the latest recording on a "Memory Stick Duo" will be monaural. Movies Press REC START/STOP ...
...If the POWER switch is heard. For DCR-HC42: Still images will be fixed to select a recording medium. Touch to return to adjust the focus (), then press it down while pressing the green button. 2 Start recording. DCR-HC32: REC START/ STOP PHOTO POWER... switch REC START/ STOP 1 Slide the POWER switch in CAMERA-TAPE. 22 To check the latest recording on a "Memory Stick Duo" will be monaural. Movies Press REC START/STOP ...
Operating Guide
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... 13 (640 × 480 image size) images continuously at the standard image quality level. For DCR-HC42: IMAGE SIZE 1152 × 864 ( ) Records still images clearly. 640 × 480 ( ) Allows for details on the "Memory Stick Duo." QUALITY FINE ( ) Records still images at about 0.5 second intervals. BRKTG] will be recorded. •...
... 13 (640 × 480 image size) images continuously at the standard image quality level. For DCR-HC42: IMAGE SIZE 1152 × 864 ( ) Records still images clearly. 640 × 480 ( ) Allows for details on the "Memory Stick Duo." QUALITY FINE ( ) Records still images at about 0.5 second intervals. BRKTG] will be recorded. •...
Operating Guide
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...× 480] - MEMORY SET menu (continued) In 16:9 aspect ratio (DCR-HC42) 1152 × 648 640 × 360 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 20 48 40 96 81 190...following setting. approx. 120kB. - [STANDARD] is selected for image quality. • When using the "Memory Stick Duo" made by Sony Corporation. approx. 150kB. - [STANDARD] is selected for an image size of [640 × 480...20 00:02:40 00:05:20 00:10:40 00:21:20 00:42:40 01:25:20 02:50:40 00:05:20 00:10:40 00:21:20 00:42:40 01:25:20 02:50:40 05:41:20 11:22:40 • When using the "Memory Stick Duo" made by Sony...
...× 480] - MEMORY SET menu (continued) In 16:9 aspect ratio (DCR-HC42) 1152 × 648 640 × 360 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 20 48 40 96 81 190...following setting. approx. 120kB. - [STANDARD] is selected for image quality. • When using the "Memory Stick Duo" made by Sony Corporation. approx. 150kB. - [STANDARD] is selected for an image size of [640 × 480...20 00:02:40 00:05:20 00:10:40 00:21:20 00:42:40 01:25:20 02:50:40 00:05:20 00:10:40 00:21:20 00:42:40 01:25:20 02:50:40 05:41:20 11:22:40 • When using the "Memory Stick Duo" made by Sony...
Operating Guide
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...pictures. Suitable for shooting a subject more clearly in a dark place. • Adjust the focus manually using special effects on a "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 62) or record them on another tape (p. 60). SOLARIZE 50 Pictures appear as a pale pastel drawing.* MOSAIC Pictures appear mosaic... Interval Touch / to select a desired interval time (1 to externally input pictures. REC (Smooth interval tape recording) (DCR-HC42) Your camcorder will shoot 1 frame of daylight. appears. OFF Does not use [PICT. These pictures appear smooth when played back. Also, you...
...pictures. Suitable for shooting a subject more clearly in a dark place. • Adjust the focus manually using special effects on a "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 62) or record them on another tape (p. 60). SOLARIZE 50 Pictures appear as a pale pastel drawing.* MOSAIC Pictures appear mosaic... Interval Touch / to select a desired interval time (1 to externally input pictures. REC (Smooth interval tape recording) (DCR-HC42) Your camcorder will shoot 1 frame of daylight. appears. OFF Does not use [PICT. These pictures appear smooth when played back. Also, you...
Operating Guide
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... be recorded. • The sound is recorded in 32kHz monaural. • For the recording time of movies, see page 46. • For DCR-HC42: Still images will be recorded on a "Memory Stick Duo." When you dub pictures as a movie Touch [MENU] (EDIT/PLAY) [ REC MOVIE] (PLAY)... the tape, then press PHOTO lightly at the point you want to start recording. Make sure you have a recorded tape and a "Memory Stick Duo" inserted into your camcorder. 1 Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. 2 Search and record the scene you want to...
... be recorded. • The sound is recorded in 32kHz monaural. • For the recording time of movies, see page 46. • For DCR-HC42: Still images will be recorded on a "Memory Stick Duo." When you dub pictures as a movie Touch [MENU] (EDIT/PLAY) [ REC MOVIE] (PLAY)... the tape, then press PHOTO lightly at the point you want to start recording. Make sure you have a recorded tape and a "Memory Stick Duo" inserted into your camcorder. 1 Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. 2 Search and record the scene you want to...
Operating Guide
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...] the picture you want to the default setting in about 5 minutes after the battery pack or other DCR-HC32/HC42 camcorders). • To set to stop audio dubbing during playback. Deleting recorded pictures from the "Memory Stick Duo" 1 Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. 2 Touch . 6 0 min 1152 101-0001 2 / 10...
...] the picture you want to the default setting in about 5 minutes after the battery pack or other DCR-HC32/HC42 camcorders). • To set to stop audio dubbing during playback. Deleting recorded pictures from the "Memory Stick Duo" 1 Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. 2 Touch . 6 0 min 1152 101-0001 2 / 10...
Operating Guide
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...; PictBridge is an industry standard established by the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA). Removing the "Memory Stick Duo" from 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...
...; PictBridge is an industry standard established by the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA). Removing the "Memory Stick Duo" from 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...
Operating Guide
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...pull out the accessory. • When you are recording on a "Memory Stick Duo" with your camcorder. To remove an accessory, loosen the screw, and then press down ... this to ON to optional accessories such as you use the USB connection. 69 For DCR-HC32: Accessory shoe • Remove the shoe cover when you operate the POWER switch on ...xing the installed accessory securely. Jacks to connect external 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 ...
...pull out the accessory. • When you are recording on a "Memory Stick Duo" with your camcorder. To remove an accessory, loosen the screw, and then press down ... this to ON to optional accessories such as you use the USB connection. 69 For DCR-HC32: Accessory shoe • Remove the shoe cover when you operate the POWER switch on ...xing the installed accessory securely. Jacks to connect external 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 ...
Operating Guide
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...INFO on your camcorder (or DISPLAY on /off the power first. The picture in [DEMO MODE] (p. 51). The picture is not clear. • Use the viewfinder lens adjustment lever to the indicator list (p. 100). You cannot turn the LCD backlight off. (DCR-HC42) • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 20), you cannot... on the touch panel do not work at all. • Adjust the screen ([CALIBRATION]) (p. 113). Touch the LCD screen or insert a cassette or a "Memory Stick Duo" to cancel [DEMO MODE]. An unknown picture appears on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction.
...INFO on your camcorder (or DISPLAY on /off the power first. The picture in [DEMO MODE] (p. 51). The picture is not clear. • Use the viewfinder lens adjustment lever to the indicator list (p. 100). You cannot turn the LCD backlight off. (DCR-HC42) • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 20), you cannot... on the touch panel do not work at all. • Adjust the screen ([CALIBRATION]) (p. 113). Touch the LCD screen or insert a cassette or a "Memory Stick Duo" to cancel [DEMO MODE]. An unknown picture appears on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction.
Operating Guide
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... unnecessary pictures recorded on the "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 65). • Format the "Memory Stick Duo" on your camcorder or insert another "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 47). • For DCR-HC32: You cannot record still images on a tape from the last recorded scene to CAMERA-TAPE. You cannot record a smooth transition on the "Memory Stick Duo" using [WIDE SELECT] mode (p. 44). • For DCR-HC42: When [SMTH INT.REC...
... unnecessary pictures recorded on the "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 65). • Format the "Memory Stick Duo" on your camcorder or insert another "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 47). • For DCR-HC32: You cannot record still images on a tape from the last recorded scene to CAMERA-TAPE. You cannot record a smooth transition on the "Memory Stick Duo" using [WIDE SELECT] mode (p. 44). • For DCR-HC42: When [SMTH INT.REC...
Operating Guide
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... Cancel the BACK LIGHT function (p. 25). Image data stored on a "Memory Stick Duo" cannot be played back. • Deactivate the USB Streaming function on your camcorder and set the (USB) ON/OFF switch (p. 69) on the Handycam Station to OFF. • Image data cannot be played back if you...other devices may not be played back. Flickering or changes in this case (p. 40). The pictures stored on a "Memory Stick Duo" are playing back the pictures stored on the screen. (DCR-HC42) • The LCD backlight is not a malfunction (p. 108). • Pictures recorded on the backlight (p. 15)....
... Cancel the BACK LIGHT function (p. 25). Image data stored on a "Memory Stick Duo" cannot be played back. • Deactivate the USB Streaming function on your camcorder and set the (USB) ON/OFF switch (p. 69) on the Handycam Station to OFF. • Image data cannot be played back if you...other devices may not be played back. Flickering or changes in this case (p. 40). The pictures stored on a "Memory Stick Duo" are playing back the pictures stored on the screen. (DCR-HC42) • The LCD backlight is not a malfunction (p. 108). • Pictures recorded on the backlight (p. 15)....
Operating Guide
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Recording a movie on a tape or "Memory Stick Duo." EFFECT] - [PROGRAM AE] - [EXPOSURE] - [SPOT METER] You cannot use [FADER]. • You cannot use [OLD MOVIE] together with: - [WIDE SELECT] (DCR-HC32) - [PICT. EFFECT] together with: - [SUPER NSPLUS] - [COLOR SLOW S] - [FADER] • You cannot use [...] - [PROGRAM AE] [COLOR SLOW S] does not operate correctly. • [COLOR SLOW S] may not operate correctly in total darkness. REC] (DCR-HC42) You cannot use [COLOR SLOW S] together with: - [FADER] - [D. Troubleshooting (continued) You cannot use [SPOT FOCUS]. • You cannot use...
Recording a movie on a tape or "Memory Stick Duo." EFFECT] - [PROGRAM AE] - [EXPOSURE] - [SPOT METER] You cannot use [FADER]. • You cannot use [OLD MOVIE] together with: - [WIDE SELECT] (DCR-HC32) - [PICT. EFFECT] together with: - [SUPER NSPLUS] - [COLOR SLOW S] - [FADER] • You cannot use [...] - [PROGRAM AE] [COLOR SLOW S] does not operate correctly. • [COLOR SLOW S] may not operate correctly in total darkness. REC] (DCR-HC42) You cannot use [COLOR SLOW S] together with: - [FADER] - [D. Troubleshooting (continued) You cannot use [SPOT FOCUS]. • You cannot use...