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...to Subpart B of Part 15 of your camcorder to another device with . "First Step Guide" for effective use. See "On use in your Sony dealer regarding this first (Continued) the user...). • Before connecting your camcorder. Refer to comply with the Cassette Memory function (p. 58). For the State of the pixels are manufactured using the supplied software (stored on use mini DV ...between the equipment and receiver. - Using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by one or more of manuals - Model No. DCR-HC38 Serial No. special handling may be sure to ...
...to Subpart B of Part 15 of your camcorder to another device with . "First Step Guide" for effective use. See "On use in your Sony dealer regarding this first (Continued) the user...). • Before connecting your camcorder. Refer to comply with the Cassette Memory function (p. 58). For the State of the pixels are manufactured using the supplied software (stored on use mini DV ...between the equipment and receiver. - Using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by one or more of manuals - Model No. DCR-HC38 Serial No. special handling may be sure to ...
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... a TV or VCR, etc 44 Using a Computer What you can do with Windows computer 46 Installing the "First Step Guide" and software 47 Viewing "First Step Guide 49 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 50 Warning indicators and messages 55 8 P EFFECT CAMERA SET menu 37 - OTHERS menu 41... setting 14 Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording 15 Step 5: Inserting a Cassette ......... 16 Recording/Playback Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam 17 Recording 19 Zooming 20 Recording in dark places (NightShot plus 20 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 21 Recording in mirror mode...
... a TV or VCR, etc 44 Using a Computer What you can do with Windows computer 46 Installing the "First Step Guide" and software 47 Viewing "First Step Guide 49 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 50 Warning indicators and messages 55 8 P EFFECT CAMERA SET menu 37 - OTHERS menu 41... setting 14 Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording 15 Step 5: Inserting a Cassette ......... 16 Recording/Playback Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam 17 Recording 19 Zooming 20 Recording in dark places (NightShot plus 20 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 21 Recording in mirror mode...
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The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 11) Power cord (1) (p. 11) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 26, 42) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH30 (1) (p. 11, 59) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 46) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) 10
The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 11) Power cord (1) (p. 11) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 26, 42) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH30 (1) (p. 11, 59) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 46) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) 10
Operating Guide
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... Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Media Center Edition Standard installation is based on a Macintosh computer. x Exporting movies from your camcorder, back to on the screen. Referring to view as thumbnails. Refer to general operation the first time you can edit imported movies...can be enlarged and played in a multi-boot environment. About the help function of the software The Help guide explains all the software applications. x Editing movies imported to your camcorder and computer and making settings, to the Help guide for further detailed operations after reading ...
... Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Media Center Edition Standard installation is based on a Macintosh computer. x Exporting movies from your camcorder, back to on the screen. Referring to view as thumbnails. Refer to general operation the first time you can edit imported movies...can be enlarged and played in a multi-boot environment. About the help function of the software The Help guide explains all the software applications. x Editing movies imported to your camcorder and computer and making settings, to the Help guide for further detailed operations after reading ...
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...CD-ROM) (disc drive).* * Drive names (such as (E:)) may limit product performance. Installing the "First Step Guide" 1 Confirm that your camcorder is required only for the first time. Contents to the computer. Continued , 47 Hard disk: Disc volume required for installation: Approximately 350 MB Display... (IEEE1394, i.LINK) (to connect via an i.LINK cable), disc drive (You need to install the "First Step Guide" and software to install the "Picture Motion Browser".) b Notes • Operations are not guaranteed on all applications running on currently may vary depending on...
...CD-ROM) (disc drive).* * Drive names (such as (E:)) may limit product performance. Installing the "First Step Guide" 1 Confirm that your camcorder is required only for the first time. Contents to the computer. Continued , 47 Hard disk: Disc volume required for installation: Approximately 350 MB Display... (IEEE1394, i.LINK) (to connect via an i.LINK cable), disc drive (You need to install the "First Step Guide" and software to install the "Picture Motion Browser".) b Notes • Operations are not guaranteed on all applications running on currently may vary depending on...
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...)]. If the installation screen appears, follow the instructions to install third party software (shown below). Depending on the desktop. 7 Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of your camcorder from the pull-down menu. 6 Click [FirstStepGuide(HTML)]. http://www.sony.net/registration/di/ When [Save is created on the desktop. • Once...
...)]. If the installation screen appears, follow the instructions to install third party software (shown below). Depending on the desktop. 7 Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of your camcorder from the pull-down menu. 6 Click [FirstStepGuide(HTML)]. http://www.sony.net/registration/di/ When [Save is created on the desktop. • Once...
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...recorded tape is not heard. • Adjust [AUDIO MIX] until the sound is heard appropriately (p. 34). Pictures from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect them together. Troubleshooting (Continued) You cannot dub correctly using the A/V connecting cable. • The ... the same time. Wait for a few moments after you may not recognize your camcorder (p. 42). Functions that the A/V connecting cable is not connected properly. You cannot install the supplied software, "Picture Motion Browser," on a Macintosh computer. • You can install "Picture...
...recorded tape is not heard. • Adjust [AUDIO MIX] until the sound is heard appropriately (p. 34). Pictures from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect them together. Troubleshooting (Continued) You cannot dub correctly using the A/V connecting cable. • The ... the same time. Wait for a few moments after you may not recognize your camcorder (p. 42). Functions that the A/V connecting cable is not connected properly. You cannot install the supplied software, "Picture Motion Browser," on a Macintosh computer. • You can install "Picture...
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...signals, you try to place the label only on the cassette is not compatible with the mark. x When you record You cannot record software on your camcorder that contains copyright control signals for a long time Remove the cassette and store it has been ejected. Notes on the viewfinder if you... 10 times it . Do not put in its case, and stored in the following illustration so as not to avoid distortion of your camcorder for copyright protection of software. [Cannot record due to a tape in the following cases: • You have played back the tape. • You have used EDIT ...
...signals, you try to place the label only on the cassette is not compatible with the mark. x When you record You cannot record software on your camcorder that contains copyright control signals for a long time Remove the cassette and store it has been ejected. Notes on the viewfinder if you... 10 times it . Do not put in its case, and stored in the following illustration so as not to avoid distortion of your camcorder for copyright protection of software. [Cannot record due to a tape in the following cases: • You have played back the tape. • You have used EDIT ...
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... or not. b Notes • When connecting your camcorder to the operating instructions for the IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved by many corporations. • IEEE 1394 is governed by Sony (e.g. About i.LINK The DV Interface on precautions and compatible application software, refer also to another i.LINK-compatible device...
... or not. b Notes • When connecting your camcorder to the operating instructions for the IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved by many corporations. • IEEE 1394 is governed by Sony (e.g. About i.LINK The DV Interface on precautions and compatible application software, refer also to another i.LINK-compatible device...