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3-278-983-11(1)
Digital Video Camera Recorder
Getting Started 11
Recording/
19
Playback
Operating Guide
Using the Menu 29
Dubbing/Editing 44
DCR-HC52/HC54
Using a Computer 48
Troubleshooting 52
Additional Information 59
Quick Reference 69
Spanish Quick Guide/
78
Guía rápida en español
© 2008 Sony Corporation
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WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) i
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection, please read these safety Cleaning instructions completely before operating Unplug the set from the wall outlet (wall socket) the appliance, and keep this manual for before cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid future reference. cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly Carefully observe all warnings, precautions dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of and instructions on the appliance, or the one the set. described in the o
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (Continued) Lightning Safety Check For added protection for this set during a lightning Upon completion of any service or repairs to the storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for set, ask the service technician to perform routine long periods of time, unplug it from the wall safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer) outlet (wall socket) and disconnect the antenna or to determine that the set is in safe operating cable system. This will prevent damage to
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Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this For customers in the U.S.A. manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800- CAUTION 222-SONY (7669). Replace the battery with the The number below is for the FCC related specified type only. Otherwise, fire matters only. or injury may result. Regulatory Information For customers in the U.S.A. and Declaration of Conformity CA
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Read thid first (Continued) Notes Notes on use DCR-HC52 and DCR-HC54 are to be used with AC Adaptor Model AC-L200/L200B. About the manuals supplied with your camcorder CAUTION – “Operating Guide” (This manual) You are cautioned that any changes or – For DCR-HC54 modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this “First Step Guide” for connecting the equipment. camcorder to a computer and using the supplied software (stored on the supplied CD-ROM)
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will damage the terminal and may result About the language setting in a malfunction of your camcorder. � The on-screen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the About menu items, LCD panel, operating procedures. Change the screen viewfinder, and lens language before using your camcorder if necessary (p. 16). � A menu item that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or On recording playback conditions. � The LCD screen and the viewfinder are � Befor
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Read thid first (Continued) video cameras and offers a quality typical of a Carl Zeiss lens. * MTF stands for Modulation Transfer Function. The number value indicates the amount of light from a subject coming into the lens. 8
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Table of Contents Using the Menu Using the menu items ..........29 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS..........3 Operation button items .................30 Read this first ..................................5 Notes on use ................................. 6 Menu items ...................................37 MANUAL SET menu .............38 – P EFFECT Getting Started CAMERA SET menu ............39 Step 1: Checking supplied items – D ZOOM/WIDE SEL/ .....................................................11 STEADYSH
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Table of Contents (Continued) Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ...... 59 Maintenance and precautions ...... 60 Usable cassette tapes ................ 60 About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack .......................................... 61 About i.LINK ................................ 62 On using your camcorder ........... 63 Specifications ............................... 66 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ....... 69 Indicators displayed during recording/playback .
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Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items USB cable (1) (DCR-HC54) (p. 70) supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 12) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH30 (1) (p. 12, 61) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 12) CD-ROM “Handycam Application Software” (1) (DCR-HC54)(p. 48) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 28, 44) 11
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack 2 1 2 3 1 With the v mark facing down Battery pack POWER switch DC IN jack 4 To the wall outlet (wall socket) AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series) (p. 61) after 4 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor and the attaching it to your camcorder. wall outlet (wall socket). b Notes CHG (charge) lamp � You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder. 1
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Getting Started pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while the To use an outside power source information is displayed. You can operate your camcorder using the Remaining battery (approx.) power from the wall outlet (wall socket) by making the same connections as you do BATTERY INFO when charging the battery pack. The battery BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL pack will not lose its charge in this case. 0% 50% 100% To remove the battery pack REC TIME AVAILABLE LCD SCREEN : 85 min VIEWFINDER : 99 min 1 Turn off
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Step2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) – The battery pack is worn-out (for Battery Info Recording time only). Approximate time (min.) available when � The power will not be supplied from the battery you use a fully charged battery pack. as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the Continuous Typical power cord (mains lead) is disconnected from Battery pack recording recording the wall outlet (wall socket). time time* NP-FH30 95 45 On the
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Getting Started Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. If you do not 4 Move to [D] (day) with , then set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] set with / and repeat screen appears every time you turn on your for the hour and minute. camcorder or change the POWER switch For midnight, set it to 12:00 AM. position. For midday, set it to 12:00 PM. 5 Make sure the date and time settings are correct, then to
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Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time (Continued) Changing the language setting You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. Touch t [MENU] t (SETUP MENU) t [ LANGUAGE], then select the desired language. 16
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Getting Started Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording Opening the lens cover The viewfinder Slide the LENS COVER switch to OPEN. You can view pictures using the viewfinder to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the picture seen on the LCD screen is poor. Viewfinder After recording, set the LENS COVER switch to CLOSE, to close the lens cover. The LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best Viewfinder lens angle to record or pla
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Step 5: Inserting a Cassette portion marked {DO NOT PUSH} while You can use mini DV cassettes only it is sliding in. It may cause a (p. 60). malfunction. 1 Slide and hold the OPEN/ 3 Close the lid. EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. OPEN/EJECT lever To eject the cassette Open the lid following the same procedure as described in step 1 and remove the cassette. z Tips � The recordable time varies depending on [REC MODE] (p. 42). Lid The cassette compartment autom
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Recording/Playback Recording/Playback Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam) With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are automatically optimally adjusted, which frees you from detailed adjustments. The screen font size increases for easy viewing. Open the lens cover (p. 17) A B E DC Recording 1 Slide the POWER switch A in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the CAMERA lamp. If the POWER switch A is set to OFF(CHG), slide it while pressing the green button
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Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam) (Continued) Playback Slide the POWER switch A in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. Touch the buttons on the screen D as follows. If the POWER switch is Touch , then touch to set to OFF(CHG), slide it start playback. while pressing the green A button. D B C A GUIDE (p. 25) B Stop C Play/Pause toggles as you touch it D Rewind/Fast forward x To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY C again. disappears from the scre
