User Manual
Page 2
... that may cause undesired operation. The number below is connected. - These limits are cautioned that interference will not occur in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is for a...or the like. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC52E Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the specified type only. Note This equipment has...
... that may cause undesired operation. The number below is connected. - These limits are cautioned that interference will not occur in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is for a...or the like. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC52E Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the specified type only. Note This equipment has...
User Manual
Page 4
...the environment and human health which could otherwise be sure to insert the connector plug in the correct way. For DCR-HC53E/HC54E "First Step Guide" for connecting the camcorder to a computer and using the supplied software (stored on the supplied CD-ROM) Type of cassette you can... use in your camcorder • You can use About the manuals supplied with . Using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, ...
...the environment and human health which could otherwise be sure to insert the connector plug in the correct way. For DCR-HC53E/HC54E "First Step Guide" for connecting the camcorder to a computer and using the supplied software (stored on the supplied CD-ROM) Type of cassette you can... use in your camcorder • You can use About the manuals supplied with . Using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, ...
User Manual
Page 5
...) that is grayed out is indicated on the bottom of your recordings on the model DCR-HC54E. On recording • Before starting to record, test the recording function to a.../region. These points are recorded without notice. To view your camcorder. • Design and specifications of recordings cannot be copyrighted. About this manual • The images of time may cause malfunctions. •...damage the terminal and may result in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is not possible due to make sure the picture and...
...) that is grayed out is indicated on the bottom of your recordings on the model DCR-HC54E. On recording • Before starting to record, test the recording function to a.../region. These points are recorded without notice. To view your camcorder. • Design and specifications of recordings cannot be copyrighted. About this manual • The images of time may cause malfunctions. •...damage the terminal and may result in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is not possible due to make sure the picture and...
User Manual
Page 7
... a VCR, etc. (DCR-HC52E/HC54E 45 Using a Computer What you can do with Windows computer (DCR-HC53E/54E) ......47 Installing the "First Step Guide" and software (DCR-HC53E/54E) .......48 Viewing... 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 ... 24 Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH 24 Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH 24 Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review 24 Playing the picture...
... a VCR, etc. (DCR-HC52E/HC54E 45 Using a Computer What you can do with Windows computer (DCR-HC53E/54E) ......47 Installing the "First Step Guide" and software (DCR-HC53E/54E) .......48 Viewing... 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 ... 24 Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH 24 Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH 24 Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review 24 Playing the picture...
User Manual
Page 9
AC Adaptor (1) (p. 10) USB cable (1) (DCR-HC53E/HC54E) (p. 69) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH30 (1) (p. 10, 60) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 10) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 26, 43) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (DCR-HC53E/54E)(p. 47) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Getting Started 9 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder.
AC Adaptor (1) (p. 10) USB cable (1) (DCR-HC53E/HC54E) (p. 69) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH30 (1) (p. 10, 60) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 10) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 26, 43) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (DCR-HC53E/54E)(p. 47) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Getting Started 9 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder.
User Manual
Page 36
... z - z z BRT NORMAL WIDE DISP z z - OFF * The value set before Easy Handycam operation will be retained during Easy Handycam operation. 36 CAMERA PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam MANUAL SET menu (p. 37) P EFFECT z z OFF CAMERA SET menu (p. 38) D ZOOM z - ON PLAYER SET (DCR-HC51E/HC53E)/ VCR SET (DCR-HC52E/HC54E) menu (p. 39) AUDIO MIX - VF B.L. LCD/VF SET menu...
... z - z z BRT NORMAL WIDE DISP z z - OFF * The value set before Easy Handycam operation will be retained during Easy Handycam operation. 36 CAMERA PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam MANUAL SET menu (p. 37) P EFFECT z z OFF CAMERA SET menu (p. 38) D ZOOM z - ON PLAYER SET (DCR-HC51E/HC53E)/ VCR SET (DCR-HC52E/HC54E) menu (p. 39) AUDIO MIX - VF B.L. LCD/VF SET menu...
User Manual
Page 37
... or playback. z Tips • You can record pictures edited with special effects on selecting menu items. P EFFECT (Picture effect) You can be output. • For DCR-HC52E/HC54E: You cannot add effects to externally input pictures. SOLARIZE Pictures appear as a pale pastel drawing. B&W Pictures appear in parentheses appear when the items.... The indicators in black and white. SEPIA Pictures appear in sepia. NEG.ART The color and brightness are not output via the DV Interface (i.LINK). MANUAL SET menu -
... or playback. z Tips • You can record pictures edited with special effects on selecting menu items. P EFFECT (Picture effect) You can be output. • For DCR-HC52E/HC54E: You cannot add effects to externally input pictures. SOLARIZE Pictures appear as a pale pastel drawing. B&W Pictures appear in parentheses appear when the items.... The indicators in black and white. SEPIA Pictures appear in sepia. NEG.ART The color and brightness are not output via the DV Interface (i.LINK). MANUAL SET menu -