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...not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Battery pack This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. 2 and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. Operation is subject to the collection and recycling location nearest you. This symbol ... For customers in the literature accompanying the appliance. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-8228837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion...
...not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Battery pack This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. 2 and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. Operation is subject to the collection and recycling location nearest you. This symbol ... For customers in the literature accompanying the appliance. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-8228837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion...
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...8226; "Memory Stick Duo" marked with a USB or i.LINK cable, be sure to malfunction. Read this may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. On using extremely highprecision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the ... for using the supplied software (stored on the LCD screen and the viewfinder. Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack • Before connecting your camcorder to another device with , (p. 107). If you insert the connector plug forcibly in the proper direction. Take pictures of...
...8226; "Memory Stick Duo" marked with a USB or i.LINK cable, be sure to malfunction. Read this may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. On using extremely highprecision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the ... for using the supplied software (stored on the LCD screen and the viewfinder. Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack • Before connecting your camcorder to another device with , (p. 107). If you insert the connector plug forcibly in the proper direction. Take pictures of...
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Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 9 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 10 Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly ...........14 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder 15 Step 5: Using the touch panel 16 ... 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 places (NightShot plus) To adjust the exposure for ...
Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 9 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 10 Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly ...........14 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder 15 Step 5: Using the touch panel 16 ... 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 places (NightShot plus) To adjust the exposure for ...
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... 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 i.LINK 110 Maintenance and precautions 111 Using the Strap Belt as a wrist strap 115 Attaching the Shoulder Strap...
... 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 i.LINK 110 Maintenance and precautions 111 Using the Strap Belt as a wrist strap 115 Attaching the Shoulder Strap...
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Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Getting Started Handycam Station (1) (p. 10) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 32) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 10) Power cord (1) (p. 10) Rechargeable battery pack (1) (p. 10, 109) NP-FP30 (DCR-HC32) NP-FP50 (DCR-HC42) CD-ROM "Picture Package Ver.1.5" (1) (p. 70) Shoe cover (1) Attached to the camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the...
Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Getting Started Handycam Station (1) (p. 10) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 32) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 10) Power cord (1) (p. 10) Rechargeable battery pack (1) (p. 10, 109) NP-FP30 (DCR-HC32) NP-FP50 (DCR-HC42) CD-ROM "Picture Package Ver.1.5" (1) (p. 70) Shoe cover (1) Attached to the camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the...
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... charging starts. • When inserting the camcorder into the Handycam Station securely, all the way to OFF (CHG). (The default setting.) The CHG (charge) lamp lights up to the bottom. POWER switch Handycam Station DC plug DC IN jack To the wall outlet AC Adaptor 1 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the...
... charging starts. • When inserting the camcorder into the Handycam Station securely, all the way to OFF (CHG). (The default setting.) The CHG (charge) lamp lights up to the bottom. POWER switch Handycam Station DC plug DC IN jack To the wall outlet AC Adaptor 1 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the...
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... outlet AC Adaptor When storing the battery pack Fully discharge the battery before storing it for an extended period (p. 110). To charge the battery pack using only the AC Adaptor Turn off the power, then remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station holding both your camcorder connected to a power source such ... of the arrow while pressing the PUSH button. To remove the battery pack Turn off when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack. To remove your camcorder from the Handycam Station Turn off the power, then connect the AC Adaptor to ...
... outlet AC Adaptor When storing the battery pack Fully discharge the battery before storing it for an extended period (p. 110). To charge the battery pack using only the AC Adaptor Turn off the power, then remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station holding both your camcorder connected to a power source such ... of the arrow while pressing the PUSH button. To remove the battery pack Turn off when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack. To remove your camcorder from the Handycam Station Turn off the power, then connect the AC Adaptor to ...
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...When the LCD backlight turns on. Playing time Approximate time (min.) available when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Battery pack Charging time NP-FP30 (supplied with DCR-HC32) 115 NP-FP50 (supplied with viewfinder while the LCD panel closed 135 280 500 * When the... LCD backlight turns on /off . Middle: When the LCD backlight turns off and zooming. Step 2: Charging the battery pack (continued) Charging time Approximate...
...When the LCD backlight turns on. Playing time Approximate time (min.) available when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Battery pack Charging time NP-FP30 (supplied with DCR-HC32) 115 NP-FP50 (supplied with viewfinder while the LCD panel closed 135 280 500 * When the... LCD backlight turns on /off . Middle: When the LCD backlight turns off and zooming. Step 2: Charging the battery pack (continued) Charging time Approximate...
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... occurs while using the AC Adaptor. The battery pack is fully discharged. (For Battery Info only.) • The power will not be supplied from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F). ...use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is still supplied to it while connected to OFF (CHG). • The CHG (charge) lamp flashes ...
... occurs while using the AC Adaptor. The battery pack is fully discharged. (For Battery Info only.) • The power will not be supplied from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F). ...use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is still supplied to it while connected to OFF (CHG). • The CHG (charge) lamp flashes ...
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..., the current date and time will be displayed on the respective lamp. POWER switch 1 Slide the LENS COVER switch to OPEN. 4 Hold the camcorder as illustrated. 2 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly in the direction of purchase, the power will be set to turn off the power Slide... to turn on the respective lamp. CAMERA-MEMORY: To record on a tape. The length of the Strap Belt is set to save battery power. ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 56). LENS COVER switch 3 Put your camcorder without any operation attempted for about 5 seconds. If the POWER switch is adjustable.
..., the current date and time will be displayed on the respective lamp. POWER switch 1 Slide the LENS COVER switch to OPEN. 4 Hold the camcorder as illustrated. 2 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly in the direction of purchase, the power will be set to turn off the power Slide... to turn on the respective lamp. CAMERA-MEMORY: To record on a tape. The length of the Strap Belt is set to save battery power. ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 56). LENS COVER switch 3 Put your camcorder without any operation attempted for about 5 seconds. If the POWER switch is adjustable.
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... panel 180 degrees to the lens side, you want to avoid wearing down the battery, etc. Getting Started Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder The LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it until disappears. • See [LCD BRIGHT] (p. 53) to ... and the [EXPOSURE] setting using the viewfinder (p. 48). 15 This setting is clear. • You can close the LCD panel to save battery power. For DCR-HC42: To darken the LCD screen Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until the picture is practical when you use your...
... panel 180 degrees to the lens side, you want to avoid wearing down the battery, etc. Getting Started Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder The LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it until disappears. • See [LCD BRIGHT] (p. 53) to ... and the [EXPOSURE] setting using the viewfinder (p. 48). 15 This setting is clear. • You can close the LCD panel to save battery power. For DCR-HC42: To darken the LCD screen Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until the picture is practical when you use your...
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...step 4 when you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. The clock starts. 17 DISPLAY MENU ROTATE A.SHUT...minute, then touch . For midnight, set it to 12:00 PM. In that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then set the clock for the first time. If you do not use your camcorder or change the POWER switch position. • If you set the date and time again (p. 114). Getting...
...step 4 when you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. The clock starts. 17 DISPLAY MENU ROTATE A.SHUT...minute, then touch . For midnight, set it to 12:00 PM. In that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then set the clock for the first time. If you do not use your camcorder or change the POWER switch position. • If you set the date and time again (p. 114). Getting...
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...Duo" Cassette tape when inserting a cassette tape. The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up , then press . Do not shake or knock your camcorder is reading/writing data. OPEN/EJECT lever Lid "Memory Stick Duo" You can use only a "Memory Stick Duo" marked with or (p. 107). ... automatically slides back in once. • When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. Do not force the cassette into the "Memory Stick Duo" slot in the direction of recordable ...
...Duo" Cassette tape when inserting a cassette tape. The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up , then press . Do not shake or knock your camcorder is reading/writing data. OPEN/EJECT lever Lid "Memory Stick Duo" You can use only a "Memory Stick Duo" marked with or (p. 107). ... automatically slides back in once. • When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. Do not force the cassette into the "Memory Stick Duo" slot in the direction of recordable ...
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...6 Recording/playback To check the remaining battery (Battery Info Set the POWER switch up in red during recording (p. 55). Remote sensor Point the Remote Commander (p. 32) towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder. Internal stereo microphone For DCR-HC42: When an external microphone is connected...(approx.) 26 To use special effects See (PICT.APPLI.) menu (p. 48). Keep the button pressed to view it for about 20 seconds. Remaining battery (approx.) To turn off the operation confirmation beep See [BEEP] (p. 56) to initialize all the settings, including...
...6 Recording/playback To check the remaining battery (Battery Info Set the POWER switch up in red during recording (p. 55). Remote sensor Point the Remote Commander (p. 32) towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder. Internal stereo microphone For DCR-HC42: When an external microphone is connected...(approx.) 26 To use special effects See (PICT.APPLI.) menu (p. 48). Keep the button pressed to view it for about 20 seconds. Remaining battery (approx.) To turn off the operation confirmation beep See [BEEP] (p. 56) to initialize all the settings, including...
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Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording movies On a tape 123 45 Recording still images 81 60min 101 90 1152 FINE qa 30 67 Remaining battery (approx.) Recording mode ( or ) (53) Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) Time code (hour: minute: second: frame)/...
Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording movies On a tape 123 45 Recording still images 81 60min 101 90 1152 FINE qa 30 67 Remaining battery (approx.) Recording mode ( or ) (53) Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) Time code (hour: minute: second: frame)/...
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...Zero set memory) 1 During playback, press ZERO SET MEMORY at a point you want to operate your camcorder (p. 26). 32 • To change the battery, see page 114. To cancel the operation Press ZERO SET MEMORY again. Remote Commander Remove the insulation ...Rewind, Playback, Fast-forward, Pause, Stop, Slow) (p. 23) ZERO SET MEMORY Transmitter REC START/STOP (p. 22) Power zoom (p. 24) DISPLAY (p. 16) Memory control buttons (Index, -/+, Memory playback) (p. 23) • Aim the Remote Commander towards the remote sensor ...
...Zero set memory) 1 During playback, press ZERO SET MEMORY at a point you want to operate your camcorder (p. 26). 32 • To change the battery, see page 114. To cancel the operation Press ZERO SET MEMORY again. Remote Commander Remove the insulation ...Rewind, Playback, Fast-forward, Pause, Stop, Slow) (p. 23) ZERO SET MEMORY Transmitter REC START/STOP (p. 22) Power zoom (p. 24) DISPLAY (p. 16) Memory control buttons (Index, -/+, Memory playback) (p. 23) • Aim the Remote Commander towards the remote sensor ...
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...keeps flashing even after you have touched to [AUTO]. , set [WHITE BAL.] • When you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] is selected, or you bring your camcorder outdoors from inside the house, or vice versa. • Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or [ONE PUSH] under .... Touch [ONE PUSH]. Frame a white object such as you change the [PROGRAM AE] settings, or bring your camcorder outdoors from your camcorder while is flashing quickly. • flashes slowly if white balance could not be appropriate for shooting outdoors or under the same...
...keeps flashing even after you have touched to [AUTO]. , set [WHITE BAL.] • When you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] is selected, or you bring your camcorder outdoors from inside the house, or vice versa. • Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or [ONE PUSH] under .... Touch [ONE PUSH]. Frame a white object such as you change the [PROGRAM AE] settings, or bring your camcorder outdoors from your camcorder while is flashing quickly. • flashes slowly if white balance could not be appropriate for shooting outdoors or under the same...
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... manually, you can record clear pictures even if the light changes ([FOCUS], p. 42). • You can record still images on the screen. • The camcorder will shoot several frames, it records them on the tape, after shooting has begun. • Sounds are not recorded. • The last few frames may... not be recorded if the battery or tape has run out. • There may be suspended in situations such as those described below. - When a cassette or a "Memory Stick Duo" ...
... manually, you can record clear pictures even if the light changes ([FOCUS], p. 42). • You can record still images on the screen. • The camcorder will shoot several frames, it records them on the tape, after shooting has begun. • Sounds are not recorded. • The last few frames may... not be recorded if the battery or tape has run out. • There may be suspended in situations such as those described below. - When a cassette or a "Memory Stick Duo" ...
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...percent during recording. LCD COLOR You can convert the signal to the appropriate one by about 10 percent during recording. For DCR-HC32: WIDE DISP You can select how a picture appears on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 70). S VIDEO Connects via the USB cable. VIDEO ...sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is set [A/VDV OUT] ( ) to connect when you can adjust the color on your camcorder. TV TYPE (DCR-HC42) See page 34. Low intensity High intensity VF B.LIGHT You can adjust...
...percent during recording. LCD COLOR You can convert the signal to the appropriate one by about 10 percent during recording. For DCR-HC32: WIDE DISP You can select how a picture appears on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 70). S VIDEO Connects via the USB cable. VIDEO ...sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is set [A/VDV OUT] ( ) to connect when you can adjust the color on your camcorder. TV TYPE (DCR-HC42) See page 34. Low intensity High intensity VF B.LIGHT You can adjust...
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... default setting. • The adjusted audio balance returns to be restored once they are deleted. • You can delete pictures on other camcorders (including other power sources have been disconnected. The sound may deteriorate when you want to delete [YES]. •... pictures at the selected scene. • You can easily search for the picture to the default setting in about 5 minutes after the battery pack or other DCR-HC32/HC42 camcorders). You can only record additional audio over a tape recorded on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. 2 Touch . 6 0 min 1152 101-0001 ...
... default setting. • The adjusted audio balance returns to be restored once they are deleted. • You can delete pictures on other camcorders (including other power sources have been disconnected. The sound may deteriorate when you want to delete [YES]. •... pictures at the selected scene. • You can easily search for the picture to the default setting in about 5 minutes after the battery pack or other DCR-HC32/HC42 camcorders). You can only record additional audio over a tape recorded on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. 2 Touch . 6 0 min 1152 101-0001 ...