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...not be replaced by qualified service staff only. For DCR-HC53E/HC54E "First Step Guide" for connecting the camcorder to the applicable collection point for the recycling of the battery. Using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by inappropriate waste handling of waste batteries. See ..., you can use About the manuals supplied with the Cassette Memory function (p. 59). Viewfinder Battery pack LCD panel • The camcorder is not compatible with your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. 4 Notes on the packaging indicates...
...not be replaced by qualified service staff only. For DCR-HC53E/HC54E "First Step Guide" for connecting the camcorder to the applicable collection point for the recycling of the battery. Using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by inappropriate waste handling of waste batteries. See ..., you can use About the manuals supplied with the Cassette Memory function (p. 59). Viewfinder Battery pack LCD panel • The camcorder is not compatible with your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. 4 Notes on the packaging indicates...
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...8226; The on-screen displays in low light conditions, such as at the sun. Unauthorized recording of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the model DCR-HC54E. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue,... the viewfinder, or the lens to the copyright laws. Doing so might cause your camcorder if necessary (p. 14). Take pictures of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. On recording • Before starting to record, test...
...8226; The on-screen displays in low light conditions, such as at the sun. Unauthorized recording of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the model DCR-HC54E. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue,... the viewfinder, or the lens to the copyright laws. Doing so might cause your camcorder if necessary (p. 14). Take pictures of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. On recording • Before starting to record, test...
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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. 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
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... DUB]. A DUB CTRL (Audio dubbing) Using the internal stereo microphone (p. 68), you dub audio on a tape recorded on other DCR-HC51E/HC52E/HC53E/HC54E camcorders). When your camcorder. Check the picture on the LCD screen or the viewfinder. • You can add sound to a tape already recorded in the 16...-bit mode (p. 41). - When the tape has been recorded in 4CH MIC mode on other camcorders (including other camcorders. - On blank sections of the previously played picture. X appears. 60min A DUB CTRL 0:00:00:00 RET. AUDIO DUB 4 Touch ...
... DUB]. A DUB CTRL (Audio dubbing) Using the internal stereo microphone (p. 68), you dub audio on a tape recorded on other DCR-HC51E/HC52E/HC53E/HC54E camcorders). When your camcorder. Check the picture on the LCD screen or the viewfinder. • You can add sound to a tape already recorded in the 16...-bit mode (p. 41). - When the tape has been recorded in 4CH MIC mode on other camcorders (including other camcorders. - On blank sections of the previously played picture. X appears. 60min A DUB CTRL 0:00:00:00 RET. AUDIO DUB 4 Touch ...
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See page 28 for details on selecting menu items. USB STREAM (DCR-HC53E/ HC54E) You can select the language to PLAY/ EDIT or CAMERA with high quality). z Tips • The demonstration will be suspended in situations such ... (1 stereo sound with a cassette inserted. • When you touch the screen during the demonstration. (The demonstration starts again after you have removed a cassette from your camcorder, and slide the POWER switch repeatedly to 1.5 times the SP mode (Long Play). USB STREAM/LANGUAGE, etc. When a cassette is set the POWER switch to...
See page 28 for details on selecting menu items. USB STREAM (DCR-HC53E/ HC54E) You can select the language to PLAY/ EDIT or CAMERA with high quality). z Tips • The demonstration will be suspended in situations such ... (1 stereo sound with a cassette inserted. • When you touch the screen during the demonstration. (The demonstration starts again after you have removed a cassette from your camcorder, and slide the POWER switch repeatedly to 1.5 times the SP mode (Long Play). USB STREAM/LANGUAGE, etc. When a cassette is set the POWER switch to...
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Recording pictures from a VCR, etc. (DCR-HC52E/HC54E) (Continued) 5 Start playing the cassette on the connected device.) 46 b Notes • The indicator appears when you want to start recording. 7 Stop recording. Touch (Stop) or [REC PAUSE]. 8 Touch [ RET.] t . The picture played on the connected device appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder. 6 Touch [REC START] at the point you connect your camcorder and other devices via an i.LINK cable. (This indicator may also appear on the VCR.
Recording pictures from a VCR, etc. (DCR-HC52E/HC54E) (Continued) 5 Start playing the cassette on the connected device.) 46 b Notes • The indicator appears when you want to start recording. 7 Stop recording. Touch (Stop) or [REC PAUSE]. 8 Touch [ RET.] t . The picture played on the connected device appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder. 6 Touch [REC START] at the point you connect your camcorder and other devices via an i.LINK cable. (This indicator may also appear on the VCR.
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... • Operations are not guaranteed on all applications running on currently 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: Approximately 350 MB Display: Minimum 1024 ×... 768 dots Others: USB port (this must be installed and procedures may vary depending on the computer before connecting your camcorder to the power saving function of your Windows computer before installing the software. 3 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of...
... • Operations are not guaranteed on all applications running on currently 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: Approximately 350 MB Display: Minimum 1024 ×... 768 dots Others: USB port (this must be installed and procedures may vary depending on the computer before connecting your camcorder to the power saving function of your Windows computer before installing the software. 3 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of...
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... "First Step Guide" cannot be installed. 50 When "First Step Guide" is recommended. Viewing "First Step Guide" (DCR-HC53E/54E) To view "First Step Guide" on your camcorder's "First Step Guide" on the CD-ROM, and then double-click [Index.html]. • Refer to the browser... in recommended environment. - When the HTML version of "First Step Guide" - Double-click the short-cut icon for Windows XP) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [FirstStepGuide] t Your camcorder's folder t "First Step Guide" in HTML. • To view "First Step Guide" in HTML without installing, copy the desired language ...
... "First Step Guide" cannot be installed. 50 When "First Step Guide" is recommended. Viewing "First Step Guide" (DCR-HC53E/54E) To view "First Step Guide" on your camcorder's "First Step Guide" on the CD-ROM, and then double-click [Index.html]. • Refer to the browser... in recommended environment. - When the HTML version of "First Step Guide" - Double-click the short-cut icon for Windows XP) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [FirstStepGuide] t Your camcorder's folder t "First Step Guide" in HTML. • To view "First Step Guide" in HTML without installing, copy the desired language ...
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... cassette Rewind the tape to the beginning to avoid distortion of software. [Cannot record due to your camcorder. Use a cassette with a cotton-wool swab after every 10 times it . x For DCR-HC52E/HC54E: When you record You cannot record software on the viewfinder if you begin the next recording... in another video camera connected to copyright protection.] appears on the LCD screen, or on your camcorder for a long time Remove the cassette and...
... cassette Rewind the tape to the beginning to avoid distortion of software. [Cannot record due to your camcorder. Use a cassette with a cotton-wool swab after every 10 times it . x For DCR-HC52E/HC54E: When you record You cannot record software on the viewfinder if you begin the next recording... in another video camera connected to copyright protection.] appears on the LCD screen, or on your camcorder for a long time Remove the cassette and...