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... No.: DCR-HC21 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again. and CANADA RECYCLING ...LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES 2 Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. For more information regarding recycling of the FCC Rules. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of rechargeable batteries, call : Sony Customer...
... No.: DCR-HC21 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again. and CANADA RECYCLING ...LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES 2 Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. For more information regarding recycling of the FCC Rules. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of rechargeable batteries, call : Sony Customer...
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...device pursuant to another device with the instructions, may cause a malfunction of recording media you insert the connector plug forcibly in your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in the proper direction. ...15 of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses, and can use Your camcorder is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. DCR-HC21 Serial No. The supplied interface cable must be determined by turning the equipment off and on the bottom. Connect ...
...device pursuant to another device with the instructions, may cause a malfunction of recording media you insert the connector plug forcibly in your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in the proper direction. ...15 of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses, and can use Your camcorder is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. DCR-HC21 Serial No. The supplied interface cable must be determined by turning the equipment off and on the bottom. Connect ...
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... of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 10) Shoe cover (1) Attached to the camcorder. Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Getting Started Power cord (1) (p. 10) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 28) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 30, 48) USB cable (1) (p. 53) Shoulder Strap (1) (p. 85) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP30...
... of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 10) Shoe cover (1) Attached to the camcorder. Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Getting Started Power cord (1) (p. 10) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 28) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 30, 48) USB cable (1) (p. 53) Shoulder Strap (1) (p. 85) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP30...
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...jack 1 (Yellow) (White) (Red) IN VCRs or TVs 2 : Signal flow A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect to the input jack of your camcorder to the wall outlet using the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) When connecting to another device via the S VIDEO jack, by setting [DISP OUT] ...to LINE. In this operation (p. 11). When your TV is connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to the audio input jack of the other device. A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional), pictures can display the time code on the VCR to [V-OUT/LCD] (p. 47). ...
...jack 1 (Yellow) (White) (Red) IN VCRs or TVs 2 : Signal flow A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect to the input jack of your camcorder to the wall outlet using the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) When connecting to another device via the S VIDEO jack, by setting [DISP OUT] ...to LINE. In this operation (p. 11). When your TV is connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to the audio input jack of the other device. A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional), pictures can display the time code on the VCR to [V-OUT/LCD] (p. 47). ...
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... 45 Using the Menu CLOCK SET/USB STREAM/LANGUAGE, etc. USB STREAM You can view the pictures displayed on the screen of your camcorder on your camcorder, and slide the POWER switch down to view the demonstration in about 765 images in the LP mode on the LCD screen. The indicators.... LANGUAGE You can select the language to 1.5 times the SP mode (Long Play). • You can select from your computer (USB Streaming) via the USB cable. LP () Increases the recording time to be suspended in the 16-bit mode (1 stereo sound with . TAPE SET menu -
... 45 Using the Menu CLOCK SET/USB STREAM/LANGUAGE, etc. USB STREAM You can view the pictures displayed on the screen of your camcorder on your camcorder, and slide the POWER switch down to view the demonstration in about 765 images in the LP mode on the LCD screen. The indicators.... LANGUAGE You can select the language to 1.5 times the SP mode (Long Play). • You can select from your computer (USB Streaming) via the USB cable. LP () Increases the recording time to be suspended in the 16-bit mode (1 stereo sound with . TAPE SET menu -
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... S VIDEO (optional) When connecting to be reproduced more faithfully than with the supplied A/V cable connection. S VIDEO connection only will not output audio. i.LINK cable (optional) Use an i.LINK cable to connect your camcorder to prevent the screen display dubbed with pictures. Note that you cannot output the picture and sound separately. 48 When...
... S VIDEO (optional) When connecting to be reproduced more faithfully than with the supplied A/V cable connection. S VIDEO connection only will not output audio. i.LINK cable (optional) Use an i.LINK cable to connect your camcorder to prevent the screen display dubbed with pictures. Note that you cannot output the picture and sound separately. 48 When...
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... on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. 4 Start the playback on your camcorder, and record it to the DVD recorder, insert a DVD for recording. Indicators - [P EFFECT] • When connected using an A/V connecting cable, connect to your camcorder as VCRs). 1 Connect your VCR to the input jack of... connecting. • When using an i.LINK cable, the recorded picture becomes rough when a picture is finished, stop your camcorder and the VCR. Dubbing/Editing Dubbing to...
... on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. 4 Start the playback on your camcorder, and record it to the DVD recorder, insert a DVD for recording. Indicators - [P EFFECT] • When connected using an A/V connecting cable, connect to your camcorder as VCRs). 1 Connect your VCR to the input jack of... connecting. • When using an i.LINK cable, the recorded picture becomes rough when a picture is finished, stop your camcorder and the VCR. Dubbing/Editing Dubbing to...
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Use an i.LINK cable to turn on the LCD screen of your camcorder. 5 Touch [REC START] at the point where you connect your camcorder and other than that of the tape. - See page 48 for recording in your camcorder beforehand. 1 Connect your VCR to your camcorder to start recording the sound. The ...the tape, then touch it again at the point you add sound, the picture will not be output from the A/V OUT jack. When your camcorder. - When the tape is recorded in the 12-bit mode (p. 45) without erasing the original sound. Touch [PAGE3][REC CTRL]...
Use an i.LINK cable to turn on the LCD screen of your camcorder. 5 Touch [REC START] at the point where you connect your camcorder and other than that of the tape. - See page 48 for recording in your camcorder beforehand. 1 Connect your VCR to your camcorder to start recording the sound. The ...the tape, then touch it again at the point you add sound, the picture will not be output from the A/V OUT jack. When your camcorder. - When the tape is recorded in the 12-bit mode (p. 45) without erasing the original sound. Touch [PAGE3][REC CTRL]...
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...; The CD-ROM (supplied) includes the following operations by connecting your camcorder to your computer. • Software and features available for Macintosh computers differ from those available for copying video and sound recorded on a tape to the computer. - i.LINK cable (only for Windows user) This method is transferred in folders by selecting...
...; The CD-ROM (supplied) includes the following operations by connecting your camcorder to your computer. • Software and features available for Macintosh computers differ from those available for copying video and sound recorded on a tape to the computer. - i.LINK cable (only for Windows user) This method is transferred in folders by selecting...
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...and less than 256 colors.) Others: USB port (This must be provided as standard), DV Interface (IEEE1394, i.LINK) (to connect via an i.LINK cable), disc drive (You need a CD-R drive to on DirectX technology. This "First Step Guide" describes basic operations, from initial hookup of all the... functions of your computer. Operation is based on your camcorder and computer and making settings, to general operation the first time you can refer to create a video CD. For the compatible drive...
...and less than 256 colors.) Others: USB port (This must be provided as standard), DV Interface (IEEE1394, i.LINK) (to connect via an i.LINK cable), disc drive (You need a CD-R drive to on DirectX technology. This "First Step Guide" describes basic operations, from initial hookup of all the... functions of your computer. Operation is based on your camcorder and computer and making settings, to general operation the first time you can refer to create a video CD. For the compatible drive...
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... the software. 3 Place the CD-ROM in the OS. To copy recordings from a tape, connect your camcorder to be used varies depending on the OS system you are using a USB cable, you cannot copy pictures recorded on as Administrators for installation for Windows 2000/Windows XP. 1 Confirm... that your camcorder is not required thereafter. Once you install it, the installation is not connected to "First ...
... the software. 3 Place the CD-ROM in the OS. To copy recordings from a tape, connect your camcorder to be used varies depending on the OS system you are using a USB cable, you cannot copy pictures recorded on as Administrators for installation for Windows 2000/Windows XP. 1 Confirm... that your camcorder is not required thereafter. Once you install it, the installation is not connected to "First ...
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...cable (optional). Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source since it starts up automatically when you need the computer with an i.LINK. 2 Prepare the power source for the first time The Direct Access to "Click to DVD" function enables you connect your camcorder to a Sony...support/ dvimag/ - Quit all applications running with "Click to DVD Ver.1.2" (Sony original software) or later installed. Europe http://www.vaio-link.com/ - Using the Direct Access to "Click to DVD" function for your camcorder, then slide the POWER switch down to turn on your computer. •...
...cable (optional). Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source since it starts up automatically when you need the computer with an i.LINK. 2 Prepare the power source for the first time The Direct Access to "Click to DVD" function enables you connect your camcorder to a Sony...support/ dvimag/ - Quit all applications running with "Click to DVD Ver.1.2" (Sony original software) or later installed. Europe http://www.vaio-link.com/ - Using the Direct Access to "Click to DVD" function for your camcorder, then slide the POWER switch down to turn on your computer. •...
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... cancel the operation after [Finalizing DVD.] is displayed on the LCD screen of your camcorder. • Do not disconnect the i.LINK cable or set the POWER switch to another mode on your camcorder until the picture is completely copied to the computer. • When [CONVERTING] or... a DVD. 3 Insert a recorded cassette into your camcorder. 4 Connect your camcorder to a computer via an i.LINK cable (optional) (p. 52, 60). • When you connect your camcorder to a computer, make sure you disconnect the i.LINK cable or turn off the camcorder at this stage, DVD creation will continue on the ...
... cancel the operation after [Finalizing DVD.] is displayed on the LCD screen of your camcorder. • Do not disconnect the i.LINK cable or set the POWER switch to another mode on your camcorder until the picture is completely copied to the computer. • When [CONVERTING] or... a DVD. 3 Insert a recorded cassette into your camcorder. 4 Connect your camcorder to a computer via an i.LINK cable (optional) (p. 52, 60). • When you connect your camcorder to a computer, make sure you disconnect the i.LINK cable or turn off the camcorder at this stage, DVD creation will continue on the ...
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...via USB cable, you cannot turn Easy Handycam operation on. Previously made settings are not displayed on the screen return to on . • The battery pack is because the power has been turned on the power again, or use the following table to OFF (CHG) (p. 10). The camcorder gets warm... are restored when you do not work, press the RESET button (p. 23) using your Sony dealer. Continued 63 This is set to their defaults. If the problem persists, remove the power source and contact your camcorder, use the AC adapter. • Charge the battery pack (p. 10).
...via USB cable, you cannot turn Easy Handycam operation on. Previously made settings are not displayed on the screen return to on . • The battery pack is because the power has been turned on the power again, or use the following table to OFF (CHG) (p. 10). The camcorder gets warm... are restored when you do not work, press the RESET button (p. 23) using your Sony dealer. Continued 63 This is set to their defaults. If the problem persists, remove the power source and contact your camcorder, use the AC adapter. • Charge the battery pack (p. 10).
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... recording date changes. • There is displayed on the screen. • The tape was recorded in the beginning or middle of your camcorder (NTSC). Another VCR malfunctions when you use the supplied Remote Commander. • Select a commander mode other than 2 minutes, your VCR with...68 Noises appear and is a blank section in a TV color system other than VTR 2 for your VCR, or cover the sensor of the A/V connecting cable are using the cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 82). Remote Commander The supplied Remote Commander does not function. • Set [COMMANDER] to [STEREO] (p....
... recording date changes. • There is displayed on the screen. • The tape was recorded in the beginning or middle of your camcorder (NTSC). Another VCR malfunctions when you use the supplied Remote Commander. • Select a commander mode other than 2 minutes, your VCR with...68 Noises appear and is a blank section in a TV color system other than VTR 2 for your VCR, or cover the sensor of the A/V connecting cable are using the cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 82). Remote Commander The supplied Remote Commander does not function. • Set [COMMANDER] to [STEREO] (p....
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...for dubbing a picture from the [ST1] (original sound) side until the sound is not heard. • Adjust [AUDIO MIX] from your camcorder. You cannot dub correctly using the A/V connecting cable. • Set [DISP OUT] to ON. You cannot use [PROGRAM AE]. • You cannot use NightShot plus . • If... you use [PROGRAM AE] when the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch is automatically set to [LCD] (p. 47). • The A/V connecting cable is not NTSC. You cannot use [WHT BAL]. • You cannot use [WHT BAL] when you set [PROGRAM AE], [SPOT METER] is set to ...
...for dubbing a picture from the [ST1] (original sound) side until the sound is not heard. • Adjust [AUDIO MIX] from your camcorder. You cannot dub correctly using the A/V connecting cable. • Set [DISP OUT] to ON. You cannot use [PROGRAM AE]. • You cannot use NightShot plus . • If... you use [PROGRAM AE] when the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch is automatically set to [LCD] (p. 47). • The A/V connecting cable is not NTSC. You cannot use [WHT BAL]. • You cannot use [WHT BAL] when you set [PROGRAM AE], [SPOT METER] is set to ...
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... 70 - [USB Audio Device] in your computer. • Set the computer display as the computer was connected to your camcorder. • Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, then connect it again. • Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp, set [USB STREAM...then connect it again securely. • Disconnect USB devices other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the computer. • Disconnect the cable from the computer, turn on the camcorder, then connect it again. • Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the CAMERA lamp, ...
... 70 - [USB Audio Device] in your computer. • Set the computer display as the computer was connected to your camcorder. • Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, then connect it again. • Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp, set [USB STREAM...then connect it again securely. • Disconnect USB devices other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the computer. • Disconnect the cable from the computer, turn on the camcorder, then connect it again. • Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the CAMERA lamp, ...
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...appears, click [OK]. 6 Turn off the power of your camcorder, disconnect the USB cable, then restart the computer. 7 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of your camcorder, disconnect the USB cable, then restart the computer. 7 Place the supplied CD-ROM in... anything other than [USB Composite Device], [USB Audio Device], [Composite USB Device], [? Sony DSC] may cause a malfunction of your computer. For Windows 2000 Log on as Administrator. 1 Check that your computer. Sony Handycam] and [? Sony DSC] may cause a malfunction of your camcorder is connected to delete them.
...appears, click [OK]. 6 Turn off the power of your camcorder, disconnect the USB cable, then restart the computer. 7 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of your camcorder, disconnect the USB cable, then restart the computer. 7 Place the supplied CD-ROM in... anything other than [USB Composite Device], [USB Audio Device], [Composite USB Device], [? Sony DSC] may cause a malfunction of your computer. For Windows 2000 Log on as Administrator. 1 Check that your computer. Sony Handycam] and [? Sony DSC] may cause a malfunction of your camcorder is connected to delete them.
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...Programs] for Windows XP)[Picture Package] [Handycam Tools][USB Streaming Tool]. 72 The movie is not supported on Windows 98. There is no sound when the camcorder is connected to the Windows computer via a USB cable. • Change the settings for your computer ... described in the disc drive of your computer. 9 Follow the steps below are already installed, right-click them, then click [Uninstall] to delete them. Sony DSC] may vary depending on the computer. 3 Click [Open]. 4 Double-click [Driver]. 5 Double-click [Setup.exe]. • Deleting anything other ...
...Programs] for Windows XP)[Picture Package] [Handycam Tools][USB Streaming Tool]. 72 The movie is not supported on Windows 98. There is no sound when the camcorder is connected to the Windows computer via a USB cable. • Change the settings for your computer ... described in the disc drive of your computer. 9 Follow the steps below are already installed, right-click them, then click [Uninstall] to delete them. Sony DSC] may vary depending on the computer. 3 Click [Open]. 4 Double-click [Driver]. 5 Double-click [Setup.exe]. • Deleting anything other ...
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...Use a new one. (p. 79) Re-attach the power source. (p. 10) Moisture condensation Moisture condensation. Disconnect the i.LINK cable. (p. 50) Not recorded in 12-bit audio. Cannot add audio. (p. 50) Cannot add audio on the screen (p. 46). Description of a tape. ...(p. 78) Cannot add audio. (p. 50) Cannot add audio. Use a cleaning cassette. (p. 82) Cannot start Easy Handycam / Cannot cancel Easy Handycam. ( p. 63) Cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected Continued 75 Troubleshooting Cannot add audio. (p. 50) Not recorded in SP mode. * You ...
...Use a new one. (p. 79) Re-attach the power source. (p. 10) Moisture condensation Moisture condensation. Disconnect the i.LINK cable. (p. 50) Not recorded in 12-bit audio. Cannot add audio. (p. 50) Cannot add audio on the screen (p. 46). Description of a tape. ...(p. 78) Cannot add audio. (p. 50) Cannot add audio. Use a cleaning cassette. (p. 82) Cannot start Easy Handycam / Cannot cancel Easy Handycam. ( p. 63) Cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected Continued 75 Troubleshooting Cannot add audio. (p. 50) Not recorded in SP mode. * You ...