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2-584-906-11 (1)
Digital Video Camera Recorder Getting Started 9
Recording/
20
Playback
Operating Guide
Using the Menu 36
Dubbing/Editing 59
DCR-HC32/HC42
Using a Computer 70
Troubleshooting 82
Additional Information 105
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DCR-HC32/HC42 2-584-906-11(1) DCR-HC32/HC42 2-584-906-11(1)
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Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this For customers in the U.S.A. and manual thoroughly, and retain it for future CANADA reference. RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are WARNING recyclable. You can help preserve To prevent fire or shock hazard, our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries do not expose the unit to rain or to the collection and recycling moisture. location nearest you. For more information regarding recycling of r
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Note For customers in the U.S.A. This equipment has been tested and found to If you have any questions about this product, you comply with the limits for a Class B digital may call: device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222- These limits are designed to provide reasonable SONY (7669). protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, The number below is for the FCC related matters uses, and can
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Read this first (continued) On the menu items, LCD panel, Notes on use viewfinder, and lens Your camcorder is supplied with two • A menu item that is grayed out is not kinds of operations guides. available under the current recording or playback conditions. – “Operating Guide” (This manual) • The LCD screen and the viewfinder are – “First Step Guide” for using the supplied manufactured using extremely high- software (stored on the supplied CD- precision technology, so over 99.99% of ROM) the
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On this manual • The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used in this manual for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different. • The on-screen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures. Change the screen language before using your camcorder if necessary (p. 16). • The illustrations used on this manual are based on the model DCR-HC42. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped
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Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items ...............................................................9 Step 2: Charging the battery pack ...........................................................10 Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly ...........14 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder .....................................15 Step 5: Using the touch panel .................................................................16 Changing the
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Searching for the starting point ...............................................................31 Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH) ..............................................................................................31 Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH) .............................................................31 Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review) .........................31 Remote Commander ................................
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Deleting recorded pictures from the “Memory Stick Duo” ........................65 Marking images on the “Memory Stick Duo” with specific information (Image protection/Print mark) ........................................................66 Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) .........................67 Jacks to connect external devices ...........................................................69 Using a Computer Before referring to the “First Step Guide” on your computer .....
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Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items Rechargeable battery pack (1) (p. 10, 109) supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the NP-FP30 (DCR-HC32) number of that item supplied. NP-FP50 (DCR-HC42) CD-ROM “Picture Package Ver.1.5” (1) AC Adaptor (1) (p. 10) (p. 70) Shoe cover (1) Attached to the camcorder. Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Power cord (1) (p. 10) Handycam Station (1) (p. 10) Wireless Remote Commander (1)
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series) (p. 109) after 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the attaching it to your camcorder. DC IN jack on the Handycam Station. With the mark facing up POWER switch DC IN jack DC plug Handycam DC IN jack 4 Connect the power cord to the AC Station Adaptor and the wall outlet. 5 Insert the camcorder into the AC Adaptor Handycam Station securely, all the way to the bottom. To the wall outlet CHG (charge) lamp
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Getting Started To remove your camcorder from the 6 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off Handycam Station when the battery is fully charged. Turn off the power, then remove the Disconnect the AC Adaptor from camcorder from the Handycam Station holding both your camcorder and the the DC IN jack. Handycam Station. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the Handycam Station and the DC plug. To charge the battery pack using only the AC Adaptor Turn off the power, then connect
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack (continued) Charging time Continuous Typical Battery pack recording recording Approximate time (min.) required when time time* you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. NP-FP90 345 190 400 220 Battery pack Charging time 400 220 NP-FP30 (supplied 115 with DCR-HC32) • All times measured under the following conditions: NP-FP50 (supplied 125 with DCR-HC42) Top: When the LCD backlight turns on. Middle: When the LCD backlight turns off. NP-FP70 155 Bo
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Getting Started On the battery pack • Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG). • The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or the battery information (p. 26) will not be correctly displayed under the following conditions. – The battery pack is not attached correctly. – The battery pack is damaged. – The battery pack is fully discharged. (For Battery Info only.) • The power will not be supplied from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to
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Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly To record or play back, slide the POWER • When you slide the POWER switch to turn on the CAMERA-TAPE or CAMERA- switch repeatedly to turn on the respective MEMORY lamp, the current date and time lamp. will be displayed on the LCD screen for When using it for the first time, the about 5 seconds. [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 17). LENS COVER switch 3 Put your wrist through the Strap Belt. The length of the Strap Belt is adjusta
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Getting Started Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder The LCD panel The viewfinder Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the You can view images using the viewfinder camcorder ( ), then rotate it to the best when you close the LCD panel to avoid angle to record or play ( ). wearing down the battery, etc. Viewfinder DISP/BATT INFO 180 degrees (max.) 2 1 90 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the Viewfinder lens adjustment lever camcorder Move it until the picture is clear. • Do not press the butto
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Step 5: Using the touch panel You can play back recorded pictures (p. 23), or change the settings (p. 36) using the 1 Touch . touch panel. Touch [MENU] during Easy Handycam operation. Place your hand on the rear side of 6 0 m i n 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 DI S P M E NU G U I DE the LCD panel to support it. Then, T E L E EX P O- touch the buttons displayed on the 1 / 3 M A CR O SUR E screen. S P O T F A DER FO CU S DISP/BATT INFO 2 Touch [DISP GUIDE]. The indicators vary depending on the settings. S e
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Getting Started Step 6: Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. If you do not 3 Select [CLOCK SET] with / , set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] then touch . screen appears every time you turn on your C L O C K S E T – : – – : – – camcorder or change the POWER switch position. D A T E • If you do not use your camcorder for about 2 0 0 5 Y J A N M 1 D 1 2 : 0 0 A M 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the da
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Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” when inserting a cassette tape. Cassette tape You can use mini DV cassettes only “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 106). • The recordable time varies depending on [REC You can use only a “Memory Stick MODE] (p. 53). Duo” marked with or (p. 107). • The number and time of recordable pictures 1 Slide and hold the OPEN/EJECT varies depending on the image quality or the lever in the direction of the image size. For details, see page 45. arrow and ope
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Getting Started Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture (DCR-HC42) By recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode, Recording a moving picture or still you can enjoy wide-angle, high-resolution image on the “Memory Stick Duo” pictures. • If you intend to view pictures on a wide Set the POWER switch to [CAMERA- TV, recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode is MEMORY]. recommended. The aspect ratio of the picture switches to 4:3. Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to select t
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Recording/Playback with ease (Easy Handycam) W ith this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are automatically adjusted Open the lens cover. optimally, which frees you from detailed B adjustment. DCR-HC32: E Since only basic functions become available and screen font size increases for easy viewing, even A first time users can enjoy easy operation. D C Go through the procedures described in steps 1 to 8 (p. 9 to 19) before operation. Recording with ease 1 Slide the POWER
