Sony DCR-HC52, DCR-HC54 manual Read this first, For customers in the U.S.A

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Read this first

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

CAUTION

Replace the battery with the specified type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result.

For customers in the U.S.A. and

CANADA

RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable.

You can help preserve our

environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. For more information regarding

recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1- 800-822- 8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.

Battery pack

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. DCR-HC52/HC54

Serial No.

Model No. AC-

Serial No.

For customers in the U.S.A.

If you have any questions about this product, you may call:

Sony Customer Information Center 1-800- 222-SONY (7669).

The number below is for the FCC related matters only.

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model No.: DCR-HC52

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.

Telephone number: 858-942-2230

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model No.: DCR-HC54

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.

Telephone number: 858-942-2230

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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Contents DCR-HC52/HC54 Page Use InstallationService For customers in the U.S.A Read this firstFor customers in the U.S.A. Read thid first Using the camcorderFor the State of California, USA only About the manuals supplied with your camcorderAbout menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens About the language settingOn recording About this manualRead thid first Table of Contents Spanish Quick Guide Table of ContentsMake sure that you have following items Checking supplied itemsSupplied with your camcorder Getting StartedCharging the battery pack To remove the battery pack To use an outside power sourceWhen storing the battery pack To check the remaining battery Battery InfoPlaying time Charging the battery packRecording time To turn off the power Turning the power on and setting the date and timeTo reset the date and time Move to M month with Then set withChanging the language setting Opening the lens cover Making setting adjustments before recordingLCD panel ViewfinderTo eject the cassette Inserting a CassetteYou can use mini DV cassettes only p Close the lidRecording Indicator a changes from Stby toRecording/Playback Press Easy C Press REC START/STOP B or E to start recordingPlayback Easy Recording/Playback Easy HandycamTouch , then touch to start playback Press Easy C again. disappears from the screen DPress REC START/STOP a or B RecordingRecording/Playback To stop recording, press REC START/STOP a or B againRecording in dark places NightShot plus RecordingZooming Recording in mirror mode Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjectsTouch t PAGE1 t VOL, then / to adjust the volume To adjust the volumePlayback Start playing backUnavailable settings during Easy Handycam Using the guide functions Usage GuideTouch Guide Select the desired item To record night viewsSearching for the last scene of the most recent recording Searching for the starting pointSearching manually Touch Audio input jack Playing the picture on a TVTV through a VCR To use the operation buttons on Using the menu itemsTo use menu items To use menu items during Easy Handycam operationOperation button items When the Camera lamp lights upSpot Focus FocusMenu Disp Guide Display GuideScene SEL SUNRSSUNST* Sunrise & SunsetEND SCH END Search Operation button itemsExposure FaderIndoor n WHT BAL White balanceBeep SPD Play Clock SETData Code Recording sound DUB Ctrl Audio dubbingInsert a recorded cassette into your Camcorder beforehandTo check the recorded sound REC Ctrl Recording controlMenu items See page 29 for details on selecting menu items Manual SET menuEffect Picture effect Zoom Digital zoom Camera SET menuWide SEL Wide select SteadyshotCamera SET menu VCR SET menuLight NightShot Light Audio MIXLCD B.L. LCD back light LCD/VF SET menuLCD Color VF B.L. Viewfinder back lightTape SET menu Setup Menu menuWorld Time Others menuShut OFF Auto shut off Disp OUT Display outputV connecting cable with S Video optional V connecting cable suppliedDubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders Link cable optionalDubbing/Editing Prepare your camcorder for playbackInsert the recording media in the recording device Touch t PAGE3 t REC Ctrl t REC Pause Recording pictures from a VCR, etcStop recording Start playing the cassette on the VCRTouch Stop or REC Pause Touch RET. tMain functions About First Step Guide What you can do with Windows computer DCR- HC54About the help function of the software System requirementsClick FirstStepGuide Using a Computer Installing the First Step GuideTurn on the computer If the screen does not appearMicrosoft DirectX 9.0c Installing the softwareViewing First Step Guide DCR-HC54 Overall operations/Easy Handycam TroubleshootingBatteries/Power sources Cassette tapes LCD screen/viewfinderTroubleshooting Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to other devices Functions that cannot be used together Connecting to a computer DCR- HC54Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators QZ The tape is locked check the tab. p Examples of warning messagesIf messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions Power supply Using your camcorder abroadSimple setting of the clock by time difference On TV color systemsCopyright signal Maintenance and precautionsUsable cassette tapes To prevent a blank section from being created on the tapeWhat is an InfoLITHIUM battery pack? About the InfoLITHIUM battery packTo charge the battery pack To use the battery pack effectivelyAbout i.LINK Maintenance and precautionsAbout the required i.LINK cable On using your camcorderOn use and care Moisture condensationOn adjustment of the touch panel To clean the LCD screenLCD screen Video headAbout care and storage of the lens On handling the casingTo remove dust from inside the viewfinder Pull out the viewfinderSystem SpecificationsProcedures AC Adaptor AC-L200/L200B Input/Output connectorsGeneral On trademarks SpecificationsRechargeable battery pack NP-FH30 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controlsIdentifying parts and controls Quick Reference Recording Indicators displayed during recording/playbackData code during recording Indicators when you made changesChecking the screen indicators Display guide To finish the operation, touch END Indicators displayed during recording/playbackNumeric IndexSearching for the starting point IndexQuick Reference Paso 1 Comprobación de los elementos suministrados Spanish Quick Paso 2 Carga de la bateríaPara retirar la batería Paso 2 Carga de la batería ContinuaciónCuando guarde la batería Para utilizar una fuente de alimentación externaTiempo de grabación Tiempo de cargaTiempo de reproducción Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en españolAcerca del adaptador de alimentación de ca Puede seleccionar cualquier año hasta el añoPara apagar la videocámara Cambio de los ajustes de idiomaPara restablecer la fecha y la hora ToqueApertura de la cubierta del objetivo Paso 4 Realización de ajustes antes de la grabaciónPanel LCD VisorPara expulsar el videocasete Paso 5 Inserción de un videocasetePresione REC START/STOP a o B GrabaciónReproducción Para ajustar el volumenInicie la reproducción Para buscar una escena durante la reproducción