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... connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again. This symbol is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may 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
... connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again. This symbol is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may 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
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...residential installation. DCR-HC Serial No. For customers in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product. The number below . Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC42 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC32 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc..., may cause undesired operation. Connect the equipment into an outlet on the bottom. Refer to comply with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C121 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L25A/L25B.
...residential installation. DCR-HC Serial No. For customers in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product. The number below . Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC42 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC32 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc..., may cause undesired operation. Connect the equipment into an outlet on the bottom. Refer to comply with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C121 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L25A/L25B.
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.... "First Step Guide" for long periods of time may cause a malfunction of such materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of your camcorder. On recording • Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the picture and sound are normal results of ... in low light conditions, such as at the sun. If you can use . "Operating Guide" (This manual) - Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack • Before connecting your camcorder • A mini DV cassette marked with (mini DV cassettes with Cassette Memory are manufactured using the...
.... "First Step Guide" for long periods of time may cause a malfunction of such materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of your camcorder. On recording • Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the picture and sound are normal results of ... in low light conditions, such as at the sun. If you can use . "Operating Guide" (This manual) - Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack • Before connecting your camcorder • A mini DV cassette marked with (mini DV cassettes with Cassette Memory are manufactured using the...
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... this manual for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different. • The on the model DCR-HC42. It adopts the MTF* measurement system for video cameras and offers a quality typical of light from a subject coming into the lens. 5 Change the screen language before using your camcorder if...
... this manual for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different. • The on the model DCR-HC42. It adopts the MTF* measurement system for video cameras and offers a quality typical of light from a subject coming into the lens. 5 Change the screen language before using your camcorder if...
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... while recording on a TV 34 Using the Menu Using the menu items 36 Menu items 38 CAMERA SET menu 40 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/ WHITE BAL./STEADYSHOT, etc.) MEMORY SET menu 45 Settings for a scene by date of the most recent recording... (END SEARCH 31 Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH 31 Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review 31 Remote Commander 32 Searching quickly for a desired scene (Zero set memory 32...
... while recording on a TV 34 Using the Menu Using the menu items 36 Menu items 38 CAMERA SET menu 40 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/ WHITE BAL./STEADYSHOT, etc.) MEMORY SET menu 45 Settings for a scene by date of the most recent recording... (END SEARCH 31 Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH 31 Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review 31 Remote Commander 32 Searching quickly for a desired scene (Zero set memory 32...
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... (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. Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Getting Started Handycam Station (1) (p. 10) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 32) A button-type lithium battery is...
... (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. Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Getting Started Handycam Station (1) (p. 10) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 32) A button-type lithium battery is...
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...the rear side of the indicators in [LANGUAGE] on the LCD screen. 16 Select area for guide. DISP/BATT INFO 1 Touch . Touch [MENU] 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]. DISP GUIDE END 3 Touch the area ...above when you touch , the screen returns to support it. The meanings of the LCD panel to the area selecting display. DISP GUIDE 1/2 FOCUS: MANUAL PROGRAM AE: SPOTLIGHT WIDE SELECT: 16:9 WIDE END 4 Touch [END]. Touch the button on the LCD screen. • Perform the same actions as...
...the rear side of the indicators in [LANGUAGE] on the LCD screen. 16 Select area for guide. DISP/BATT INFO 1 Touch . Touch [MENU] 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]. DISP GUIDE END 3 Touch the area ...above when you touch , the screen returns to support it. The meanings of the LCD panel to the area selecting display. DISP GUIDE 1/2 FOCUS: MANUAL PROGRAM AE: SPOTLIGHT WIDE SELECT: 16:9 WIDE END 4 Touch [END]. Touch the button on the LCD screen. • Perform the same actions as...
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...; You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] if you want to zoom to the original colors, use zoom Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Functions used for recording/playback, etc. 1 2 For DCR-HC42: 4 5 6 For DCR-HC32: 4 5 6 24 Recording...Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 42) when it further for a faster zoom. 3 Wider range of view: (Wide angle) 7 7 8 Close view: (Telephoto) • You cannot change the zoom speed with your camcorder and the ... following (p 44): - 20 times (DCR-HC32) - 12 times (DCR-HC42) To record in bright places. This may cause a malfunction.
...; You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] if you want to zoom to the original colors, use zoom Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Functions used for recording/playback, etc. 1 2 For DCR-HC42: 4 5 6 For DCR-HC32: 4 5 6 24 Recording...Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 42) when it further for a faster zoom. 3 Wider range of view: (Wide angle) 7 7 8 Close view: (Telephoto) • You cannot change the zoom speed with your camcorder and the ... following (p 44): - 20 times (DCR-HC32) - 12 times (DCR-HC42) To record in bright places. This may cause a malfunction.
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...) 30 Meaning NightShot plus (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 (41) WIDE select (19) SteadyShot off (15) Center Indicator Bottom Indicator ...
...) 30 Meaning NightShot plus (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 (41) WIDE select (19) SteadyShot off (15) Center Indicator Bottom Indicator ...
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... STBY 0:00:00 EDIT The last 2 seconds (approx.) of the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review) You can view about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where you have recorded on the screen. Touch . 6 0 min END SEARCH EXECUTING 1 0:00:00 ...CANCEL Touch here to start point to the standby. 31 Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH) You can also select [END SEARCH] from the menu. Then, your camcorder is a blank section between recorded sections on the tape. • You can search for the start . When ...
... STBY 0:00:00 EDIT The last 2 seconds (approx.) of the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review) You can view about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where you have recorded on the screen. Touch . 6 0 min END SEARCH EXECUTING 1 0:00:00 ...CANCEL Touch here to start point to the standby. 31 Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH) You can also select [END SEARCH] from the menu. Then, your camcorder is a blank section between recorded sections on the tape. • You can search for the start . When ...
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For DCR-HC42: To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) Change the setting according to the screen size of the TV you set [TV TYPE] to [16:9]. Playing the picture on a TV Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the ...;ow A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect to a TV compatible with your camcorder to the input jack of an A/V connecting cable (optional). The TV automatically switches the aspect ratio according to the instruction manuals supplied with the supplied A/V cable connection. S VIDEO connection only will view pictures on...
For DCR-HC42: To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) Change the setting according to the screen size of the TV you set [TV TYPE] to [16:9]. Playing the picture on a TV Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the ...;ow A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect to a TV compatible with your camcorder to the input jack of an A/V connecting cable (optional). The TV automatically switches the aspect ratio according to the instruction manuals supplied with the supplied A/V cable connection. S VIDEO connection only will view pictures on...
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... in various situations with two asterisks (**) can be adjusted to focus on subjects only a short distance away. This setting also prevents your camcorder to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/WHITE BAL./STEADYSHOT, etc.) The default settings are marked with one asterisk (*) can be adjusted to focus ...between the subject and the background, such as at a beach in midsummer or 40 2 Touch the point where you set to [MANUAL]. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are lit by strong light. LANDSCAPE**( ) Select to shoot distant subjects clearly. CAMERA SET menu...
... in various situations with two asterisks (**) can be adjusted to focus on subjects only a short distance away. This setting also prevents your camcorder to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/WHITE BAL./STEADYSHOT, etc.) The default settings are marked with one asterisk (*) can be adjusted to focus ...between the subject and the background, such as at a beach in midsummer or 40 2 Touch the point where you set to [MANUAL]. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are lit by strong light. LANDSCAPE**( ) Select to shoot distant subjects clearly. CAMERA SET menu...
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...color balance adjustment. • Redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure if you change the [PROGRAM AE] settings, or bring your camcorder outdoors from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. AUTO SHUTTER Automatically activates the electronic shutter to adjust the shutter speed when recording in the memory...light. appears. EXPOSURE You can avoid backlight shadows on a clear day, for instance, you can fix the brightness of a picture manually. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in bright conditions if you set to [ON] (the default setting). When recording ...
...color balance adjustment. • Redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure if you change the [PROGRAM AE] settings, or bring your camcorder outdoors from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. AUTO SHUTTER Automatically activates the electronic shutter to adjust the shutter speed when recording in the memory...light. appears. EXPOSURE You can avoid backlight shadows on a clear day, for instance, you can fix the brightness of a picture manually. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in bright conditions if you set to [ON] (the default setting). When recording ...
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...manually ([FOCUS], p. 42) when it may difficult to focus on the screen. appears. Touch [END]. For DCR...can adjust the focus manually. To cancel, touch [OFF], or zoom to wideangle (W side). • When...Touch [MANUAL]. appears. Touch (focusing on close subjects)/ (focusing on the subject by moving the power zoom lever towards...is useful to shoot small subjects, such as follows: For DCR-HC32: down to about 39 cm (15 3/8 in .) for... the power zoom lever towards W (wide angle) to adjust the zoom for recording. ON (DCR-HC42) Flashes to [MANUAL]. When you...
...manually ([FOCUS], p. 42) when it may difficult to focus on the screen. appears. Touch [END]. For DCR...can adjust the focus manually. To cancel, touch [OFF], or zoom to wideangle (W side). • When...Touch [MANUAL]. appears. Touch (focusing on close subjects)/ (focusing on the subject by moving the power zoom lever towards...is useful to shoot small subjects, such as follows: For DCR-HC32: down to about 39 cm (15 3/8 in .) for... the power zoom lever towards W (wide angle) to adjust the zoom for recording. ON (DCR-HC42) Flashes to [MANUAL]. When you...
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...by setting [NS LIGHT], which emits infrared light (invisible), to ON. To cancel the count down at this time. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 42) when it is hard to focus automatically. • The shutter speed of your fingers or other objects. • ...Makes the flash level lower. • The setting returns to [NORMAL] when you disconnect the power source from your camcorder for more faithful to the original colors. AUTO (DCR-HC42) Flashes automatically to reduce the redeye phenomenon. • If the flash is not capable of preventing the redeye ...
...by setting [NS LIGHT], which emits infrared light (invisible), to ON. To cancel the count down at this time. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 42) when it is hard to focus automatically. • The shutter speed of your fingers or other objects. • ...Makes the flash level lower. • The setting returns to [NORMAL] when you disconnect the power source from your camcorder for more faithful to the original colors. AUTO (DCR-HC42) Flashes automatically to reduce the redeye phenomenon. • If the flash is not capable of preventing the redeye ...
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...; Up to 20 × zoom is performed optically, and after that the image quality decreases when you want to zoom to [OFF] ( ) when using the digital zoom. When viewed on a tape. Refer also to the manuals supplied with your camcorder to full mode automatically. The zooming zone appears when you connect your TV. WIDE SELECT (DCR-HC32) You can record...
...; Up to 20 × zoom is performed optically, and after that the image quality decreases when you want to zoom to [OFF] ( ) when using the digital zoom. When viewed on a tape. Refer also to the manuals supplied with your camcorder to full mode automatically. The zooming zone appears when you connect your TV. WIDE SELECT (DCR-HC32) You can record...
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...for shooting a subject more clearly in a dark place. • Adjust the focus manually using a tripod since adjusting the focus automatically is hard when [SLOW SHUTTR] is...drawing.* MOSAIC Pictures appear mosaic-patterned.* * Available during recording or playback. This function is slowed down. PICT. Connect your camcorder. • You cannot add effects to 120 seconds) . Touch [REC START]. Also, you cannot... color and brightness are reversed. SMTH INT. REC (Smooth interval tape recording) (DCR-HC42) Your camcorder will shoot 1 frame of daylight.
...for shooting a subject more clearly in a dark place. • Adjust the focus manually using a tripod since adjusting the focus automatically is hard when [SLOW SHUTTR] is...drawing.* MOSAIC Pictures appear mosaic-patterned.* * Available during recording or playback. This function is slowed down. PICT. Connect your camcorder. • You cannot add effects to 120 seconds) . Touch [REC START]. Also, you cannot... color and brightness are reversed. SMTH INT. REC (Smooth interval tape recording) (DCR-HC42) Your camcorder will shoot 1 frame of daylight.
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...the light changes ([FOCUS], p. 42). • You can record still images on the screen. • The camcorder will be discrepancies in the interval. • If you adjust the focus manually, you have elapsed after shooting has begun. • Sounds are not recorded. • The last few frames may...during the demonstration. (The demonstration starts again in about 10 minutes.) - To cancel, touch [REC STOP], then [END]. • When your camcorder has shot several frames for the first and last shots of clouds or the changes in situations such as those described below. - To ...
...the light changes ([FOCUS], p. 42). • You can record still images on the screen. • The camcorder will be discrepancies in the interval. • If you adjust the focus manually, you have elapsed after shooting has begun. • Sounds are not recorded. • The last few frames may...during the demonstration. (The demonstration starts again in about 10 minutes.) - To cancel, touch [REC STOP], then [END]. • When your camcorder has shot several frames for the first and last shots of clouds or the changes in situations such as those described below. - To ...
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...] (the default setting) (p. 56) to prevent the screen display dubbed with the devices to your camcorder and the Handycam Station at the same time. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with pictures. • Do not connect A/V connecting cables to a monaural device, connect the...output the picture and sound separately. • Connect the A/V connecting cable to the output jack of a device you are connecting your camcorder to both your camcorder or the Handycam Station. A/V jack 1 (Yellow) (White) (Red) VCRs or TVs Dubbing/Editing DV Interface : Signal flow To i.LINK...
...] (the default setting) (p. 56) to prevent the screen display dubbed with the devices to your camcorder and the Handycam Station at the same time. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with pictures. • Do not connect A/V connecting cables to a monaural device, connect the...output the picture and sound separately. • Connect the A/V connecting cable to the output jack of a device you are connecting your camcorder to both your camcorder or the Handycam Station. A/V jack 1 (Yellow) (White) (Red) VCRs or TVs Dubbing/Editing DV Interface : Signal flow To i.LINK...
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..." describes basic operations, from initial hookup of all the software applications. About "First Step Guide" "First Step Guide" is an instruction manual you use the software stored on your camcorder and computer and making settings, to the Help guide for installation: 500 MB or more Available free hard disk space recommended: 6 GB...
..." describes basic operations, from initial hookup of all the software applications. About "First Step Guide" "First Step Guide" is an instruction manual you use the software stored on your camcorder and computer and making settings, to the Help guide for installation: 500 MB or more Available free hard disk space recommended: 6 GB...