Operating Guide
Page 4
... manufactured using extremely highprecision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are incompatible) (p. 106). • "Memory Stick Duo" marked with , (p. 107). Doing so might cause your camcorder to another device with two kinds of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based...
... manufactured using extremely highprecision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are incompatible) (p. 106). • "Memory Stick Duo" marked with , (p. 107). Doing so might cause your camcorder to another device with two kinds of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based...
Operating Guide
Page 6
...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
Page 7
... 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...SEARCH 31 Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review 31 Remote Commander 32 Searching quickly for a desired scene (Zero set memory 32 Searching for the "Memory Stick Duo" (QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/BURST/ALL ERASE/NEW FOLDER, etc.) PICT.APPLI. Searching for the starting point 31 Searching for ...
... 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...SEARCH 31 Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review 31 Remote Commander 32 Searching quickly for a desired scene (Zero set memory 32 Searching for the "Memory Stick Duo" (QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/BURST/ALL ERASE/NEW FOLDER, etc.) PICT.APPLI. Searching for the starting point 31 Searching for ...
Operating Guide
Page 8
Deleting recorded pictures from the "Memory Stick Duo 65 Marking images on the "Memory Stick Duo" with specific information (Image protection/Print mark 66 Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer 67 Jacks to connect external ...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 i.LINK 110 ...
Deleting recorded pictures from the "Memory Stick Duo 65 Marking images on the "Memory Stick Duo" with specific information (Image protection/Print mark 66 Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer 67 Jacks to connect external ...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 i.LINK 110 ...
Operating Guide
Page 14
... screen appears (p. 17). • When you leave your camcorder firmly To record or play back, slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the CAMERA-TAPE or CAMERAMEMORY lamp, the current date and time will be displayed on a "Memory Stick Duo." Lamps that light up to OFF (CHG) while... pressing the green button. Set the LENS COVER switch to CLOSE. • At the time of the arrow to turn on the respective lamp. POWER switch 1 Slide the LENS COVER switch to OPEN. 4 Hold the camcorder as illustrated...
... screen appears (p. 17). • When you leave your camcorder firmly To record or play back, slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the CAMERA-TAPE or CAMERAMEMORY lamp, the current date and time will be displayed on a "Memory Stick Duo." Lamps that light up to OFF (CHG) while... pressing the green button. Set the LENS COVER switch to CLOSE. • At the time of the arrow to turn on the respective lamp. POWER switch 1 Slide the LENS COVER switch to OPEN. 4 Hold the camcorder as illustrated...
Operating Guide
Page 18
...steps as you would 18 With the mark in the left • If you force the "Memory Stick Duo" into the compartment. Do not shake or knock your camcorder is reading/writing data. You can use mini DV cassettes only (p. 106). • The recordable time...When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. To eject a "Memory Stick Duo" Lightly push the "Memory Stick Duo" in the wrong direction, the "Memory Stick Duo," the "Memory Stick Duo" slot, or image data may be damaged. Otherwise...
...steps as you would 18 With the mark in the left • If you force the "Memory Stick Duo" into the compartment. Do not shake or knock your camcorder is reading/writing data. You can use mini DV cassettes only (p. 106). • The recordable time...When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. To eject a "Memory Stick Duo" Lightly push the "Memory Stick Duo" in the wrong direction, the "Memory Stick Duo," the "Memory Stick Duo" slot, or image data may be damaged. Otherwise...
Operating Guide
Page 19
WIDE SELECT button POWER switch Recording a moving picture or still image on the "Memory Stick Duo" Set the POWER switch to image size 1152 × 648 ( ) ... in the viewfinder. • Differences in the angle of view between 4:3 and 16:9 vary depending on the zoom position. • If you play back a picture on a TV, set [TV TYPE] for recording movies on a tape...45. Getting Started Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture (DCR-HC42) By recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode, you can select up to [4:3], pictures may be fixed ...
WIDE SELECT button POWER switch Recording a moving picture or still image on the "Memory Stick Duo" Set the POWER switch to image size 1152 × 648 ( ) ... in the viewfinder. • Differences in the angle of view between 4:3 and 16:9 vary depending on the zoom position. • If you play back a picture on a TV, set [TV TYPE] for recording movies on a tape...45. Getting Started Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture (DCR-HC42) By recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode, you can select up to [4:3], pictures may be fixed ...
Operating Guide
Page 21
...57732; a picture. The EASY lamp turns off (p. 16) - "Playing the picture on the Remote Commander. Easy Handycam operation ON Recording/Playback 3 Start playing back. Adjust some menu settings (p. 38) If you touch it Rewind/Fast forward To ...Zoom (during Easy Handycam operation - "Dubbing to other recording devices" (p. 60) • [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation] appears if operations not available 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...
...57732; a picture. The EASY lamp turns off (p. 16) - "Playing the picture on the Remote Commander. Easy Handycam operation ON Recording/Playback 3 Start playing back. Adjust some menu settings (p. 38) If you touch it Rewind/Fast forward To ...Zoom (during Easy Handycam operation - "Dubbing to other recording devices" (p. 60) • [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation] appears if operations not available 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...
Operating Guide
Page 22
... green button. 2 Start recording. When disappears, the image has been recorded. DCR-HC32: REC START/ STOP PHOTO POWER switch REC START/ STOP 1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of a movie (MPEG MOVIE EX) recorded on a "Memory Stick Duo" Touch . For DCR-HC42: Still images will be fixed to OFF, slide it...
... green button. 2 Start recording. When disappears, the image has been recorded. DCR-HC32: REC START/ STOP PHOTO POWER switch REC START/ STOP 1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of a movie (MPEG MOVIE EX) recorded on a "Memory Stick Duo" Touch . For DCR-HC42: Still images will be fixed to OFF, slide it...
Operating Guide
Page 23
..." : Touch / to select a picture with / , then touch (p. 47). To display pictures on a "Memory Stick Duo" on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. AB C Tape playback Previous/Next Index screen display • You can play back in various modes...playback Touch and hold / during playback (Picture Search), or / while fast forwarding or rewinding the tape (Skip Scan). • You can delete unnecessary pictures in a "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 65). To adjust the volume Touch [VOLUME], then / to adjust the volume. • If you want to turn on the Index screen ...
..." : Touch / to select a picture with / , then touch (p. 47). To display pictures on a "Memory Stick Duo" on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. AB C Tape playback Previous/Next Index screen display • You can play back in various modes...playback Touch and hold / during playback (Picture Search), or / while fast forwarding or rewinding the tape (Skip Scan). • You can delete unnecessary pictures in a "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 65). To adjust the volume Touch [VOLUME], then / to adjust the volume. • If you want to turn on the Index screen ...
Operating Guide
Page 28
...Recording capacity of the tape (approx.) (55) END SEARCH/EDIT SEARCH/Rec review display switch button (31) Personal Menu button (36) On a "Memory Stick Duo" A B C D E Recording folder (47) Recording capacity (approx.) Movie size (46) Recording start indicator (appears for... qs 7 Recording folder (47) Image size (22 , 45) Quality ([FINE] or [STD]) (45) "Memory Stick Duo" indicator and the number of images that can check them as [DATA CODE] during playback The date/time data and the camera setting data...
...Recording capacity of the tape (approx.) (55) END SEARCH/EDIT SEARCH/Rec review display switch button (31) Personal Menu button (36) On a "Memory Stick Duo" A B C D E Recording folder (47) Recording capacity (approx.) Movie size (46) Recording start indicator (appears for... qs 7 Recording folder (47) Image size (22 , 45) Quality ([FINE] or [STD]) (45) "Memory Stick Duo" indicator and the number of images that can check them as [DATA CODE] during playback The date/time data and the camera setting data...
Operating Guide
Page 29
... the first or last picture of the current folder is displayed and when there are multiple folders on the length of 60 scenes. On a "Memory Stick Duo" D A 0:00:00 E B F C Data file name Play/Pause button (23) Previous/Next image button (23)...maximum of the movie. wa ws 7 Data file name Picture number/Total number of recorded pictures in the camcorder, (STOP) changes to ("Memory Stick Duo" playback) if a tape is a reference page. The indicators during recording will be recorded. w; After selecting a scene from ...
... the first or last picture of the current folder is displayed and when there are multiple folders on the length of 60 scenes. On a "Memory Stick Duo" D A 0:00:00 E B F C Data file name Play/Pause button (23) Previous/Next image button (23)...maximum of the movie. wa ws 7 Data file name Picture number/Total number of recorded pictures in the camcorder, (STOP) changes to ("Memory Stick Duo" playback) if a tape is a reference page. The indicators during recording will be recorded. w; After selecting a scene from ...
Operating Guide
Page 45
... Commander. • [EXP. STANDARD ( ) Records still images 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 the fine image quality level. Continued...
... Commander. • [EXP. STANDARD ( ) Records still images 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 the fine image quality level. Continued...
Operating Guide
Page 46
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 81 190 160 390 320 780 590 1400 ...• The image size of a 4:3 picture is as follows. - [FINE] is selected for an image size of the "Memory Stick Duo" (MB) and the recordable time (hour: minute: second) 320 × 240 160 × 112 8MB 16MB 32MB ...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...
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 81 190 160 390 320 780 590 1400 ...• The image size of a 4:3 picture is as follows. - [FINE] is selected for an image size of the "Memory Stick Duo" (MB) and the recordable time (hour: minute: second) 320 × 240 160 × 112 8MB 16MB 32MB ...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
Page 47
...for playback. NEW FOLDER You can create a new folder (102MSDCF to format the "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 47), or delete them using your camcorder. You will have to 999MSDCF) on the "Memory Stick Duo" including protected image data and newly created folders. Using the Menu ALL ERASE ...Deletes all the pictures on a "Memory Stick Duo" without image protection, or in the selected folder. Select ...
...for playback. NEW FOLDER You can create a new folder (102MSDCF to format the "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 47), or delete them using your camcorder. You will have to 999MSDCF) on the "Memory Stick Duo" including protected image data and newly created folders. Using the Menu ALL ERASE ...Deletes all the pictures on a "Memory Stick Duo" without image protection, or in the selected folder. Select ...
Operating Guide
Page 49
Using the Menu SLIDE SHOW Plays back the images stored on a "Memory Stick Duo," or in a folder in sequence (slide show only once, select [OFF]. Touch [END] [START]. KEY], the image when you can adjust the ...
Using the Menu SLIDE SHOW Plays back the images stored on a "Memory Stick Duo," or in a folder in sequence (slide show only once, select [OFF]. Touch [END] [START]. KEY], the image when you can adjust the ...
Operating Guide
Page 50
... appear smooth when played back. menu (continued) SLOW SHUTTR (slow shutter) The shutter speed is useful to pictures. • For DCR-HC42: You cannot select 16:9/4:3 as the aspect ratio for [OLD MOVIE]. • You cannot record pictures edited using special effects on...in your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation. [a]: Recording [b]: Interval Touch / to select a desired interval time (1 to externally input pictures. SMTH INT. EFFECT (Picture effect) You can save pictures edited using special effects on a "Memory Stick Duo" (p....
... appear smooth when played back. menu (continued) SLOW SHUTTR (slow shutter) The shutter speed is useful to pictures. • For DCR-HC42: You cannot select 16:9/4:3 as the aspect ratio for [OLD MOVIE]. • You cannot record pictures edited using special effects on...in your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation. [a]: Recording [b]: Interval Touch / to select a desired interval time (1 to externally input pictures. SMTH INT. EFFECT (Picture effect) You can save pictures edited using special effects on a "Memory Stick Duo" (p....
Operating Guide
Page 51
When you have removed both a cassette and a "Memory Stick Duo" from your camcorder has shot several frames for the first and last shots of clouds or the changes in situations such as those described below. - PRINT See ... few frames may not be recorded if the battery or tape has run out. • There may be suspended in daylight, etc. When a cassette or a "Memory Stick Duo" is useful to other than CAMERA-TAPE. - Using the Menu [a]: Recording [b]: Interval Touch a desired interval time (1, 5 or 10 minutes) [ON...
When you have removed both a cassette and a "Memory Stick Duo" from your camcorder has shot several frames for the first and last shots of clouds or the changes in situations such as those described below. - PRINT See ... few frames may not be recorded if the battery or tape has run out. • There may be suspended in daylight, etc. When a cassette or a "Memory Stick Duo" is useful to other than CAMERA-TAPE. - Using the Menu [a]: Recording [b]: Interval Touch a desired interval time (1, 5 or 10 minutes) [ON...
Operating Guide
Page 55
... Handycam operation. 6 0 min 1 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 2 6 5 AUTO 100 AWB F1. 8 9 dB 3 4 SteadyShot off* Exposure* White balance* Gain* Shutter speed Aperture value * Appears only during tape playback. • Camera setting data does not appear when movies on a "Memory Stick ...on a "Memory Stick Duo" are played back. • appears for more than 5 minutes. REMOTE CTRL (Remote control) The default setting is not displayed. CAMERA DATA (below . • When you set this when you view pictures stored in your camcorder on your ...
... Handycam operation. 6 0 min 1 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 2 6 5 AUTO 100 AWB F1. 8 9 dB 3 4 SteadyShot off* Exposure* White balance* Gain* Shutter speed Aperture value * Appears only during tape playback. • Camera setting data does not appear when movies on a "Memory Stick ...on a "Memory Stick Duo" are played back. • appears for more than 5 minutes. REMOTE CTRL (Remote control) The default setting is not displayed. CAMERA DATA (below . • When you set this when you view pictures stored in your camcorder on your ...
Operating Guide
Page 61
...TV.) 2 If you want to insert a cassette or a "Memory Stick Duo" for details of your camcorder. 6 Touch [REC START] at the scene you want to your VCR, or select a TV program. When recording on a tape or a "Memory Stick Duo." Dubbing/Editing Recording pictures from a VCR or TV You...VCR, insert a cassette. 3 Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the screen of your camcorder to record. Recording movies 1 Connect your TV or VCR to start recording. 7 Stop recording. When recording on a "Memory Stick Duo," touch [MENU] (EDIT/PLAY) [ REC MOVIE]. 5...
...TV.) 2 If you want to insert a cassette or a "Memory Stick Duo" for details of your camcorder. 6 Touch [REC START] at the scene you want to your VCR, or select a TV program. When recording on a tape or a "Memory Stick Duo." Dubbing/Editing Recording pictures from a VCR or TV You...VCR, insert a cassette. 3 Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the screen of your camcorder to record. Recording movies 1 Connect your TV or VCR to start recording. 7 Stop recording. When recording on a "Memory Stick Duo," touch [MENU] (EDIT/PLAY) [ REC MOVIE]. 5...