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..., video tapes, and other materials may be contrary to the copyright laws. 4 Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack • Before connecting your camcorder. If you insert the connector plug forcibly in the wrong direction, the terminal may be damaged, or this first (continued) Notes on use... A menu item that is grayed out is supplied with two kinds of time may be sure to direct sunlight for using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts. These points are operational for effective use. However, there may cause malfunctions. • Do not aim...
..., video tapes, and other materials may be contrary to the copyright laws. 4 Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack • Before connecting your camcorder. If you insert the connector plug forcibly in the wrong direction, the terminal may be damaged, or this first (continued) Notes on use... A menu item that is grayed out is supplied with two kinds of time may be sure to direct sunlight for using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts. These points are operational for effective use. However, there may cause malfunctions. • Do not aim...
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...manual for illustration purposes are based on the model DCR-HC42. On this manual • The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used in this manual are captured using your camcorder if necessary (p. 16). • The illustrations used... for Modulation Transfer Function. The number value indicates the amount of light from a subject coming into the lens. 5 Change the screen language before using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different. • The on-screen displays in Germany, and Sony...
...manual for illustration purposes are based on the model DCR-HC42. On this manual • The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used in this manual are captured using your camcorder if necessary (p. 16). • The illustrations used... for Modulation Transfer Function. The number value indicates the amount of light from a subject coming into the lens. 5 Change the screen language before using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different. • The on-screen displays in Germany, and Sony...
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...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 Changing the ...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 places...
...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 Changing the ...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 places...
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... Playing the picture 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 a recorded tape 63 Continued 7
... Playing the picture 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 a recorded tape 63 Continued 7
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... 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...
... 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...
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...Handycam Station (1) (p. 10) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 32) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 34, 59) USB cable (1) (p. 70) Shoulder Strap (1) (p. 115) 9 Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. 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 number...
...Handycam Station (1) (p. 10) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 32) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 34, 59) USB cable (1) (p. 70) Shoulder Strap (1) (p. 115) 9 Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. 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 number...
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With the mark facing up DC IN jack 4 Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. 5 Insert 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. CHG (charge) ...lamp 2 Slide the POWER switch up and charging starts. • When inserting the camcorder into the Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack cover. 10 Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (P series) (p. 109)...
With the mark facing up DC IN jack 4 Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. 5 Insert 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. CHG (charge) ...lamp 2 Slide the POWER switch up and charging starts. • When inserting the camcorder into the Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack cover. 10 Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (P series) (p. 109)...
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.... Getting Started 6 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off the power, then connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. • You can operate your camcorder connected to a power source such as a wall outlet as shown in the illustration. Continued 11 To charge the battery pack using... only the AC Adaptor Turn off when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both your camcorder from the Handycam Station holding both the Handycam Station and the DC plug. To remove the battery pack Turn off the power, then remove the...
.... Getting Started 6 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off the power, then connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. • You can operate your camcorder connected to a power source such as a wall outlet as shown in the illustration. Continued 11 To charge the battery pack using... only the AC Adaptor Turn off when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both your camcorder from the Handycam Station holding both the Handycam Station and the DC plug. To remove the battery pack Turn off the power, then remove the...
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...176;C (77 °F). (10 to 30 °C (50 °F to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor. 13 PRECAUTION • Even if your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is recommended.) • The recording and playback time will be supplied from the battery as long as between... a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of your camcorder is turned off, AC power (house current) is still ...
...176;C (77 °F). (10 to 30 °C (50 °F to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor. 13 PRECAUTION • Even if your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord is recommended.) • The recording and playback time will be supplied from the battery as long as between... a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of your camcorder is turned off, AC power (house current) is still ...
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... turn on the respective lamp. If the POWER switch is adjustable. 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 the arrow to save battery power. ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 56). CAMERA-MEMORY...: To record on a tape. When using it for approximately 5 minutes, to turn on the respective lamp. LENS COVER switch 3 Put your camcorder without any operation attempted for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 17). • When you slide the POWER switch to...
... turn on the respective lamp. If the POWER switch is adjustable. 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 the arrow to save battery power. ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 56). CAMERA-MEMORY...: To record on a tape. When using it for approximately 5 minutes, to turn on the respective lamp. LENS COVER switch 3 Put your camcorder without any operation attempted for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 17). • When you slide the POWER switch to...
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For DCR-HC42: To darken the LCD screen Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until disappears. • See [LCD ...nder You can adjust the [FADER] and the [EXPOSURE] setting using the viewfinder when you use your camcorder in the viewfinder. Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Move it to the best angle to the...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 the picture is clear. • You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. This ...
For DCR-HC42: To darken the LCD screen Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until disappears. • See [LCD ...nder You can adjust the [FADER] and the [EXPOSURE] setting using the viewfinder when you use your camcorder in the viewfinder. Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Move it to the best angle to the...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 the picture is clear. • You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. This ...
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... midday, set it to step 4 when you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder or change the POWER switch position. • If you set the date and time again (p. 114). The clock starts. 17 CLOCK SET -:--:-- /, DATE 2005 Y... . 6 0 min -:--:-- POWER switch Skip to 12:00 AM. Getting Started Step 6: Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. DISPLAY MENU ROTATE...
... midday, set it to step 4 when you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder or change the POWER switch position. • If you set the date and time again (p. 114). The clock starts. 17 CLOCK SET -:--:-- /, DATE 2005 Y... . 6 0 min -:--:-- POWER switch Skip to 12:00 AM. Getting Started Step 6: Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. DISPLAY MENU ROTATE...
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... 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 varies depending on the image quality or the image... depending on [REC MODE] (p. 53). 1 Slide and hold the OPEN/EJECT lever 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. This may be damaged. To eject the cassette Proceed with its...
... 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 varies depending on the image quality or the image... depending on [REC MODE] (p. 53). 1 Slide and hold the OPEN/EJECT lever 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. This may be damaged. To eject the cassette Proceed with its...
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...view: (Telephoto) • You cannot change the zoom speed with your camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus is hard to focus automatically. • Do not use infrared light. Functions used for recording/playback, etc. 1 2 For DCR-HC42: 4 5 6 For DCR-HC32: 4 5 6 24 Recording To use zoom Move the power ... • You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] if you want to zoom to a level greater than the following (p 44): - 20 times (DCR-HC32) - 12 times (DCR-HC42) To record in dark places (NightShot plus Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON. ( and ["NIGHTSHOT PLUS"] appear.) •...
...view: (Telephoto) • You cannot change the zoom speed with your camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus is hard to focus automatically. • Do not use infrared light. Functions used for recording/playback, etc. 1 2 For DCR-HC42: 4 5 6 For DCR-HC32: 4 5 6 24 Recording To use zoom Move the power ... • You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] if you want to zoom to a level greater than the following (p 44): - 20 times (DCR-HC32) - 12 times (DCR-HC42) To record in dark places (NightShot plus Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON. ( and ["NIGHTSHOT PLUS"] appear.) •...
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... LIGHT to the lens side (). 2 1 Playback To play back the images in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to display . To cancel the back light function, press BACK LIGHT again.
... LIGHT to the lens side (). 2 1 Playback To play back the images in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to display . To cancel the back light function, press BACK LIGHT again.
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... 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, the audio input from the speaker. • For how to adjust the volume, see page 23. ...
... 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, the audio input from the speaker. • For how to adjust the volume, see page 23. ...
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...; Image size (46) Playing time Previous/Next scene button A movie file will not be divided into a maximum of recorded pictures in the camcorder, (STOP) changes to either the previous or the next folder. Image delete button (65) Tape playback select button (23) Previous/Next image...
...; Image size (46) Playing time Previous/Next scene button A movie file will not be divided into a maximum of recorded pictures in the camcorder, (STOP) changes to either the previous or the next folder. Image delete button (65) Tape playback select button (23) Previous/Next image...
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... where the last recording has finished. • [END SEARCH] will not work correctly when there is set to start . Then, your camcorder is a blank section between recorded sections on the tape. The last scene of the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review) You can search for .... Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH) You can view about 2 seconds of the most recent recording is played back for about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where you stopped the tape. When the PLAY/EDIT lamp lights up . Recording/Playback Searching for the starting...
... where the last recording has finished. • [END SEARCH] will not work correctly when there is set to start . Then, your camcorder is a blank section between recorded sections on the tape. The last scene of the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review) You can search for .... Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH) You can view about 2 seconds of the most recent recording is played back for about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where you stopped the tape. When the PLAY/EDIT lamp lights up . Recording/Playback Searching for the starting...
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... scene (Zero set memory will not function correctly if there is not displayed, press DISPLAY . 2 Press STOP when you want to operate your camcorder (p. 26). 32 • To change the battery, see page 114.
... scene (Zero set memory will not function correctly if there is not displayed, press DISPLAY . 2 Press STOP when you want to operate your camcorder (p. 26). 32 • To change the battery, see page 114.
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... the supplied AC Adaptor for this case, the yellow (standard video) plug connection is connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR to LINE. For DCR-HC42: To set [TV TYPE] to [16:9]. Playing the picture on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. Touch ...; [MENU] (STANDARD SET) [TV TYPE] [16:9] or [4:3] . • When you connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with the...
... the supplied AC Adaptor for this case, the yellow (standard video) plug connection is connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR to LINE. For DCR-HC42: To set [TV TYPE] to [16:9]. Playing the picture on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. Touch ...; [MENU] (STANDARD SET) [TV TYPE] [16:9] or [4:3] . • When you connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with the...