User Manual
Page 7
.../ VCR SET menu 39 - D ZOOM/WIDE SEL/ STEADYSHOT, etc. USB STREAM/LANGUAGE, etc. WORLD TIME, etc. Table of Contents Read this ... 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... pictures from 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 "First...
.../ VCR SET menu 39 - D ZOOM/WIDE SEL/ STEADYSHOT, etc. USB STREAM/LANGUAGE, etc. WORLD TIME, etc. Table of Contents Read this ... 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... pictures from 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 "First...
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
... OUT z z LCD GUIDEFRAME z - ON EDITSEARCH z - CAMERA PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam MANUAL SET menu (p. 37) P EFFECT z z OFF CAMERA SET menu (p. 38) D ZOOM z - z z BRT NORMAL LCD COLOR z z - z z BRT NORMAL WIDE DISP z z - SP REC MODE (DCR-HC52E/HC54E) z z SP AUDIO MODE z - 12BIT REMAIN z z AUTO SETUP MENU menu (p. 41) USB STREAM (DCR-HC53E/HC54E) z z OFF LANGUAGE z z z DEMO MODE z -
... OUT z z LCD GUIDEFRAME z - ON EDITSEARCH z - CAMERA PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam MANUAL SET menu (p. 37) P EFFECT z z OFF CAMERA SET menu (p. 38) D ZOOM z - z z BRT NORMAL LCD COLOR z z - z z BRT NORMAL WIDE DISP z z - SP REC MODE (DCR-HC52E/HC54E) z z SP AUDIO MODE z - 12BIT REMAIN z z AUTO SETUP MENU menu (p. 41) USB STREAM (DCR-HC53E/HC54E) z z OFF LANGUAGE z z z DEMO MODE z -
User Manual
Page 41
...written properly between the scenes. b Notes • If you record in situations such as those described below . • When you set to other camcorders or VCRs. • When you to view the demonstration about 10 minutes after about 8 seconds in the LP mode, pictures may appear mosaic-like or...you mix recordings in the SP mode and in situations such as those described below . - See page 28 for details on selecting menu items. USB STREAM (DCR-HC53E/ HC54E) You can select the language to 1.5 times the SP mode (Long Play). LANGUAGE You can view the pictures displayed on the ...
...written properly between the scenes. b Notes • If you record in situations such as those described below . • When you set to other camcorders or VCRs. • When you to view the demonstration about 10 minutes after about 8 seconds in the LP mode, pictures may appear mosaic-like or...you mix recordings in the SP mode and in situations such as those described below . - See page 28 for details on selecting menu items. USB STREAM (DCR-HC53E/ HC54E) You can select the language to 1.5 times the SP mode (Long Play). LANGUAGE You can view the pictures displayed on the ...
User Manual
Page 48
...names (such as (E:)) may limit product performance. • If you can do with Windows computer (DCR-HC53E/54E) (Continued) Memory: 256 MB or more Hard disk: Disc volume required for installation: ... 350 MB Display: Minimum 1024 × 768 dots Others: USB port (this must be provided as standard, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compatible) is recommended), DV Interface (IEEE1394, i.LINK) ...time. For example, other open or background applications running on the computer before connecting your camcorder is required only for installation) b Notes • Operations are not guaranteed on the ...
...names (such as (E:)) may limit product performance. • If you can do with Windows computer (DCR-HC53E/54E) (Continued) Memory: 256 MB or more Hard disk: Disc volume required for installation: ... 350 MB Display: Minimum 1024 × 768 dots Others: USB port (this must be provided as standard, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compatible) is recommended), DV Interface (IEEE1394, i.LINK) ...time. For example, other open or background applications running on the computer before connecting your camcorder is required only for installation) b Notes • Operations are not guaranteed on the ...
User Manual
Page 66
...: 327 mV (at load impedance 47 kΩ (kilohms)), Output impedance with less than 2.2 kΩ (kilohms) USB jack (DCR-HC53E/HC54E) mini-B DV input/output jack (DCR-HC52E/ HC54E) i.LINK Interface (IEEE1394, 4-pin connector S100) DV output jack (DCR-HC51E/HC53E) i.LINK Interface (IEEE1394, 4-pin connector S100) LCD screen Picture 6.2 cm (2.5 type) Total dot number...
...: 327 mV (at load impedance 47 kΩ (kilohms)), Output impedance with less than 2.2 kΩ (kilohms) USB jack (DCR-HC53E/HC54E) mini-B DV input/output jack (DCR-HC52E/ HC54E) i.LINK Interface (IEEE1394, 4-pin connector S100) DV output jack (DCR-HC51E/HC53E) i.LINK Interface (IEEE1394, 4-pin connector S100) LCD screen Picture 6.2 cm (2.5 type) Total dot number...
User Manual
Page 69
A DISP/BATT INFO button (11, 15) B EASY button (17) C RESET button Initializes all the settings, including the setting of the date and time. For how to adjust the volume, see page 22. D LCD screen/touch panel (15, 71) E Zoom buttons (20) F REC START/STOP button (17, 19) G Speaker Playback sounds comes out from the speaker. H BATT (battery release) PUSH button (11) I CHG (charge) lamp (10) J For DCR-HC53E/HC54E: (USB) jack K . (back light) button (21) Continued , 69 Quick Reference
A DISP/BATT INFO button (11, 15) B EASY button (17) C RESET button Initializes all the settings, including the setting of the date and time. For how to adjust the volume, see page 22. D LCD screen/touch panel (15, 71) E Zoom buttons (20) F REC START/STOP button (17, 19) G Speaker Playback sounds comes out from the speaker. H BATT (battery release) PUSH button (11) I CHG (charge) lamp (10) J For DCR-HC53E/HC54E: (USB) jack K . (back light) button (21) Continued , 69 Quick Reference