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Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan 2-584-906-11 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide DCR-HC32/HC42 Getting Started 9 Recording/ Playback 20 Using the Menu 36 Dubbing/Editing 59 Using a Computer 70 Troubleshooting 82 Additional Information 105 © 2005 Sony Corporation
Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan 2-584-906-11 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide DCR-HC32/HC42 Getting Started 9 Recording/ Playback 20 Using the Menu 36 Dubbing/Editing 59 Using a Computer 70 Troubleshooting 82 Additional Information 105 © 2005 Sony Corporation
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... Creating a DVD (Direct Access to "Click to DVD 77 Connecting an analog VCR to the computer via your camcorder (Signal convert function 80 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 82 Warning indicators and messages 100 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 105 Usable cassette tapes 106 About the "Memory Stick 107 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 109 About...
... Creating a DVD (Direct Access to "Click to DVD 77 Connecting an analog VCR to the computer via your camcorder (Signal convert function 80 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 82 Warning indicators and messages 100 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 105 Usable cassette tapes 106 About the "Memory Stick 107 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 109 About...
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Troubleshooting If you run into the Handycam Station correctly (p. 10). If the functions still do not work . • During Easy Handycam operation, the available buttons are limited (p. 20). The camcorder gets warm. • This is because the power has been turned on the screen return to on. • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder, use the...
Troubleshooting If you run into the Handycam Station correctly (p. 10). If the functions still do not work . • During Easy Handycam operation, the available buttons are limited (p. 20). The camcorder gets warm. • This is because the power has been turned on the screen return to on. • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder, use the...
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...disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (p. 10). • Insert your camcorder into the Handycam Station correctly (p. 10). • The battery charge is being charged. ...the wall outlet and contact your camcorder, the camcorder is too high or low, or the battery pack has not been charged enough. When you do not operate your Sony dealer. It may be damaged...charge the battery again. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one . Troubleshooting Batteries/Power sources The power abruptly turns off. • When approximately 5 minutes have elapsed while ...
...disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (p. 10). • Insert your camcorder into the Handycam Station correctly (p. 10). • The battery charge is being charged. ...the wall outlet and contact your camcorder, the camcorder is too high or low, or the battery pack has not been charged enough. When you do not operate your Sony dealer. It may be damaged...charge the battery again. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one . Troubleshooting Batteries/Power sources The power abruptly turns off. • When approximately 5 minutes have elapsed while ...
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...touch panel. • Touch the LCD screen lightly. • Press DISP/BATT INFO on your camcorder (or DISPLAY on the LCD screen. This is not clear. • Use the viewfi... Duo" to adjust the lens (p. 15). You cannot turn the LCD backlight off. (DCR-HC42) • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 20), you cannot turn the LCD backlight on the screen. • Refer to the indicator list...picture remains on the LCD screen when you touch it. • This is open (p. 15). 84 Troubleshooting (continued) LCD screen/viewfinder A rippling effect appears on the LCD screen. • This...
...touch panel. • Touch the LCD screen lightly. • Press DISP/BATT INFO on your camcorder (or DISPLAY on the LCD screen. This is not clear. • Use the viewfi... Duo" to adjust the lens (p. 15). You cannot turn the LCD backlight off. (DCR-HC42) • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 20), you cannot turn the LCD backlight on the screen. • Refer to the indicator list...picture remains on the LCD screen when you touch it. • This is open (p. 15). 84 Troubleshooting (continued) LCD screen/viewfinder A rippling effect appears on the LCD screen. • This...
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...the POWER switch down to turn on the CAMERA-MEMORY or PLAY/EDIT lamp (p. 14). • Insert a "Memory Stick Duo" into your camcorder (p. 112). Troubleshooting Cassette tapes The cassette cannot be deleted. • Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 107)....open. • Moisture condensation is 100. "Memory Stick Duo" You cannot operate functions using a cassette with Cassette Memory. • This camcorder does not support Cassette Memory, so the indicator does not appear. Pictures cannot be ejected from the compartment. • Make sure the power...
...the POWER switch down to turn on the CAMERA-MEMORY or PLAY/EDIT lamp (p. 14). • Insert a "Memory Stick Duo" into your camcorder (p. 112). Troubleshooting Cassette tapes The cassette cannot be deleted. • Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 107)....open. • Moisture condensation is 100. "Memory Stick Duo" You cannot operate functions using a cassette with Cassette Memory. • This camcorder does not support Cassette Memory, so the indicator does not appear. Pictures cannot be ejected from the compartment. • Make sure the power...
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Troubleshooting (continued) Image protection cannot be marked for print. Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for print. • Release the lock on the write-...• The maximum number of the "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 107). • Perform the operation again on your camcorder (p. 107). The data file name flashes. • The file is damaged. • ...8226; Only the file name is displayed if the directory structure does not conform to turn on your camcorder (p. 107). Rewind it, or insert a new cassette. • Set the write-protect tab to REC or...
Troubleshooting (continued) Image protection cannot be marked for print. Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for print. • Release the lock on the write-...• The maximum number of the "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 107). • Perform the operation again on your camcorder (p. 107). The data file name flashes. • The file is damaged. • ...8226; Only the file name is displayed if the directory structure does not conform to turn on your camcorder (p. 107). Rewind it, or insert a new cassette. • Set the write-protect tab to REC or...
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...the "Memory Stick Duo" using [WIDE SELECT] mode (p. 44). • For DCR-HC42: When [SMTH INT.REC] is a blank section in the LP mode. This is full. Perform END SEARCH (p. 31). - Troubleshooting You cannot record on the "Memory Stick Duo." • Release the lock on ... Delete 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 "Memory Stick Duo" during tape recording. The external flash (optional) does ...
...the "Memory Stick Duo" using [WIDE SELECT] mode (p. 44). • For DCR-HC42: When [SMTH INT.REC] is a blank section in the LP mode. This is full. Perform END SEARCH (p. 31). - Troubleshooting You cannot record on the "Memory Stick Duo." • Release the lock on ... Delete 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 "Memory Stick Duo" during tape recording. The external flash (optional) does ...
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Adjusting the image during Easy Handycam operation. [DIGITAL ZOOM] does not function. • [DIGITAL ZOOM] does not function when you are... (p. 42). [STEADYSHOT] does not function. • Set [STEADYSHOT] to error.] appears and recording stops. (DCR-HC42) • The video head may be dirty. Tiny spots in [SLOW SHUTTR], [SUPER NSPLUS], or [...SPOT METER] (p. 40). • The BACK LIGHT function does not work during recording Refer also to [ON]. Troubleshooting (continued) Smooth interval recording stops/[Smooth interval rec discontinued due to [ON] (p. 44). Use a cleaning cassette ...
Adjusting the image during Easy Handycam operation. [DIGITAL ZOOM] does not function. • [DIGITAL ZOOM] does not function when you are... (p. 42). [STEADYSHOT] does not function. • Set [STEADYSHOT] to error.] appears and recording stops. (DCR-HC42) • The video head may be dirty. Tiny spots in [SLOW SHUTTR], [SUPER NSPLUS], or [...SPOT METER] (p. 40). • The BACK LIGHT function does not work during recording Refer also to [ON]. Troubleshooting (continued) Smooth interval recording stops/[Smooth interval rec discontinued due to [ON] (p. 44). Use a cleaning cassette ...
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...• Pictures edited on a computer or recorded on other devices may not be played back. Troubleshooting The picture appears too bright on the screen, and the subject does not appear on other devices...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...not played back in this case (p. 40). You cannot play back a movie recorded on the screen. (DCR-HC42) • The LCD backlight is not a malfunction (p. 108). • Pictures recorded on a ...
...• Pictures edited on a computer or recorded on other devices may not be played back. Troubleshooting The picture appears too bright on the screen, and the subject does not appear on other devices...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...not played back in this case (p. 40). You cannot play back a movie recorded on the screen. (DCR-HC42) • The LCD backlight is not a malfunction (p. 108). • Pictures recorded on a ...
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Troubleshooting (continued) Horizontal lines appear on another device with a 4ch microphone (4CH MIC REC). ... or middle of the A/V connecting cable are playing was recorded in a TV color system other than 2 minutes, your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes. • There is heard appropriately (p. 65). ... as well (p. 34). Date Search does not work correctly. • If one day's recording is less than that of your camcorder (NTSC). The sound breaks off. • Clean the head using the cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 112). This is not a...
Troubleshooting (continued) Horizontal lines appear on another device with a 4ch microphone (4CH MIC REC). ... or middle of the A/V connecting cable are playing was recorded in a TV color system other than 2 minutes, your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes. • There is heard appropriately (p. 65). ... as well (p. 34). Date Search does not work correctly. • If one day's recording is less than that of your camcorder (NTSC). The sound breaks off. • Clean the head using the cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 112). This is not a...
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... cover the sensor of your VCR with : - You cannot use [WHITE BAL.]. • You cannot use [WHITE BAL.] when you use [SPOT METER] together with: - Troubleshooting Remote Commander The supplied Remote Commander does not function. • Set [REMOTE CTRL] to [AUTO]. Insert a battery into the battery holder with : - NightShot plus or...
... cover the sensor of your VCR with : - You cannot use [WHITE BAL.]. • You cannot use [WHITE BAL.] when you use [SPOT METER] together with: - Troubleshooting Remote Commander The supplied Remote Commander does not function. • Set [REMOTE CTRL] to [AUTO]. Insert a battery into the battery holder with : - NightShot plus or...
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... or [SUPER NSPLUS]. • You cannot use [COLOR SLOW S] together with : - [PROGRAM AE] - REC] (DCR-HC42) You cannot use [D. EFFECT] 92 You cannot use [TELE MACRO] • You cannot use [TELE MACRO] together...DCR-HC32) - [PICT. EFFECT] - [PROGRAM AE] - [EXPOSURE] - [SPOT METER] You cannot use [FADER]. • You cannot use [FADER] together with [PROGRAM AE]. Recording a movie on a tape or "Memory Stick Duo." EFFECT] - [PROGRAM AE] [COLOR SLOW S] does not operate correctly. • [COLOR SLOW S] may not operate correctly in total darkness. EFFECT] - [SMTH INT. Troubleshooting...
... or [SUPER NSPLUS]. • You cannot use [COLOR SLOW S] together with : - [PROGRAM AE] - REC] (DCR-HC42) You cannot use [D. EFFECT] 92 You cannot use [TELE MACRO] • You cannot use [TELE MACRO] together...DCR-HC32) - [PICT. EFFECT] - [PROGRAM AE] - [EXPOSURE] - [SPOT METER] You cannot use [FADER]. • You cannot use [FADER] together with [PROGRAM AE]. Recording a movie on a tape or "Memory Stick Duo." EFFECT] - [PROGRAM AE] [COLOR SLOW S] does not operate correctly. • [COLOR SLOW S] may not operate correctly in total darkness. EFFECT] - [SMTH INT. Troubleshooting...
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... be zoomed. • You cannot zoom the pictures from connected devices on the LCD screen or the viewfinder. • Set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL] (p. 56). • You cannot input a signal to your camcorder if you are not displayed on your camcorder. Still... 10). Continued 93 Troubleshooting Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to other information appears in the display of the connected device. • When attaching the camcorder to the Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack cover, and then fully insert the camcorder into the Handycam Station in the following situations:...
... be zoomed. • You cannot zoom the pictures from connected devices on the LCD screen or the viewfinder. • Set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL] (p. 56). • You cannot input a signal to your camcorder if you are not displayed on your camcorder. Still... 10). Continued 93 Troubleshooting Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to other information appears in the display of the connected device. • When attaching the camcorder to the Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack cover, and then fully insert the camcorder into the Handycam Station in the following situations:...
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... PLAY/EDIT lamp on the Handycam Station to ON. • Connect the Handycam Station to the camcorder securely. • Disconnect USB devices other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the computer. • Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect them again correctly. Troubleshooting (continued) You cannot input...
... PLAY/EDIT lamp on the Handycam Station to ON. • Connect the Handycam Station to the camcorder securely. • Disconnect USB devices other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the computer. • Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect them again correctly. Troubleshooting (continued) You cannot input...
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...icon ([Removable Disk] or [Sony Memory Stick]) does not appear on the computer screen. • Insert a "Memory Stick Duo" into your camcorder. • Disconnect the USB device other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from a tape, connect your camcorder to delete them , then click... the procedure below are already installed, right-click them . Continued 95 Troubleshooting You cannot view the pictures recorded on a tape on a Macintosh computer. • When you connect your camcorder to a Macintosh computer using a USB cable, you cannot copy pictures recorded on ...
...icon ([Removable Disk] or [Sony Memory Stick]) does not appear on the computer screen. • Insert a "Memory Stick Duo" into your camcorder. • Disconnect the USB device other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from a tape, connect your camcorder to delete them , then click... the procedure below are already installed, right-click them . Continued 95 Troubleshooting You cannot view the pictures recorded on a tape on a Macintosh computer. • When you connect your camcorder to a Macintosh computer using a USB cable, you cannot copy pictures recorded on ...
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Sony DSC] with a "?" Troubleshooting (continued) For copying and viewing pictures recorded on a ...Double-click [Setup.exe]. • Deleting anything other than [USB Audio Device], [USB Device], [USB Composite Device], [? Sony Handycam] or [? mark in the [Other devices] folder 5 When the [Confirm Device Removal] screen appears, click [.... 96 Sony DSC] may vary depending on as (E:)) may cause a malfunction of your camcorder is connected to delete them , then click [Uninstall] to a computer. 2 Right-click [My Computer], then click [Properties]. Sony Handycam] and ...
Sony DSC] with a "?" Troubleshooting (continued) For copying and viewing pictures recorded on a ...Double-click [Setup.exe]. • Deleting anything other than [USB Audio Device], [USB Device], [USB Composite Device], [? Sony Handycam] or [? mark in the [Other devices] folder 5 When the [Confirm Device Removal] screen appears, click [.... 96 Sony DSC] may vary depending on as (E:)) may cause a malfunction of your camcorder is connected to delete them , then click [Uninstall] to a computer. 2 Right-click [My Computer], then click [Properties]. Sony Handycam] and ...
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Troubleshooting 3 Click [Open]. 4 Double-click [Driver]. 5 Double-click [...Setup.exe]. • Deleting anything other than [USB Composite Device], [USB Audio Device], [Composite USB Device], [? Sony Handycam] or [? Sony Handycam] and [? Sony DSC] with the following procedures. 1 Double-click [My Computer]. mark in the [Other devices] folder 6 When... the [Confirm Device Removal] screen appears, click [OK]. 7 Turn off the power of your camcorder...
Troubleshooting 3 Click [Open]. 4 Double-click [Driver]. 5 Double-click [...Setup.exe]. • Deleting anything other than [USB Composite Device], [USB Audio Device], [Composite USB Device], [? Sony Handycam] or [? Sony Handycam] and [? Sony DSC] with the following procedures. 1 Double-click [My Computer]. mark in the [Other devices] folder 6 When... the [Confirm Device Removal] screen appears, click [OK]. 7 Turn off the power of your camcorder...
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... Disconnect the USB cable from your camcorder to the Windows computer via a USB cable. • Change the settings for your camcorder. • You cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected] or [Cannot cancel Easy Handycam with USB connected] appears on the...Programs] ([All Programs] for the newly recognized drive [Removable Disk (F:)] (For Windows XP, [Sony Memory Stick]). Troubleshooting (continued) 2 Double-click the icon for Windows XP) [Picture Package] [Handycam Tools] [USB Streaming Tool]. 2 Select another lamp. An error message appears while ...
... Disconnect the USB cable from your camcorder to the Windows computer via a USB cable. • Change the settings for your camcorder. • You cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected] or [Cannot cancel Easy Handycam with USB connected] appears on the...Programs] ([All Programs] for the newly recognized drive [Removable Disk (F:)] (For Windows XP, [Sony Memory Stick]). Troubleshooting (continued) 2 Double-click the icon for Windows XP) [Picture Package] [Handycam Tools] [USB Streaming Tool]. 2 Select another lamp. An error message appears while ...
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... correctly. • Follow the procedure below and refer to "First Step Guide" (FirstStepGuide.pdf). 1 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of your camcorder. • Start recording or playing back pictures recorded on the computer. 4 Click [Explorer]. 5 Double-click [FirstStepGuide]. 6 Double-click the desired language folder. 7 Double-click "FirstStepGuide...
... correctly. • Follow the procedure below and refer to "First Step Guide" (FirstStepGuide.pdf). 1 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of your camcorder. • Start recording or playing back pictures recorded on the computer. 4 Click [Explorer]. 5 Double-click [FirstStepGuide]. 6 Double-click the desired language folder. 7 Double-click "FirstStepGuide...