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... could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of waste batteries. For DCR-HC53E/HC54E "First Step Guide" for the recycling of the battery. Viewfinder Battery pack LCD panel • The camcorder is not compatible with this product shall not be replaced by the following... will be treated properly, hand over to the applicable collection point for connecting the camcorder to a computer and using the supplied software (stored on use About the manuals supplied with your camcorder to another device with communication cables, be sure to insert the connector plug in...
... could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of waste batteries. For DCR-HC53E/HC54E "First Step Guide" for the recycling of the battery. Viewfinder Battery pack LCD panel • The camcorder is not compatible with this product shall not be replaced by the following... will be treated properly, hand over to the applicable collection point for connecting the camcorder to a computer and using the supplied software (stored on use About the manuals supplied with your camcorder to another device with communication cables, be sure to insert the connector plug in...
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...VCR or DVD/HDD recorders 43 Recording 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 Step Guide" (DCRHC53E/54E 50 ... 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...
...VCR or DVD/HDD recorders 43 Recording 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 Step Guide" (DCRHC53E/54E 50 ... 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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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.
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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 × .... What you use a Notebook PC, connect it to the AC Adaptor as the power source. Otherwise, the software will not work properly due to the power saving function of your camcorder to connect via an i.LINK cable), disc drive (CD-ROM drive is required only for installation. •...
.... • 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 × .... What you use a Notebook PC, connect it to the AC Adaptor as the power source. Otherwise, the software will not work properly due to the power saving function of your camcorder to connect via an i.LINK cable), disc drive (CD-ROM drive is required only for installation. •...
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...the label only on the viewfinder if you record You cannot record software on your camcorder. Additional Information Gold-plated connector Continued , 59 Use a cassette with the Cassette Memory function. x For DCR-HC52E/HC54E: When you try to avoid distortion of the recorded ...tapes You can be recorded. Labeling position x After using your camcorder for copyright protection of software. [Cannot record due to SAVE. The cassette should then be recorded (write-protected). Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals on the cassette is not compatible...
...the label only on the viewfinder if you record You cannot record software on your camcorder. Additional Information Gold-plated connector Continued , 59 Use a cassette with the Cassette Memory function. x For DCR-HC52E/HC54E: When you try to avoid distortion of the recorded ...tapes You can be recorded. Labeling position x After using your camcorder for copyright protection of software. [Cannot record due to SAVE. The cassette should then be recorded (write-protected). Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals on the cassette is not compatible...