Sony DCR-HC52 manual Viewing First Step Guide DCR-HC54

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Viewing “First Step Guide” (DCR-HC54)

To view “First Step Guide” on your computer, Microsoft Internet Explorer Ver.6.0 or later is recommended. Double-click the short-cut icon for your camcorder’s “First Step Guide” on the desktop.

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You can also start by selecting [Start] t [Programs] ([All Programs] 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 folder from the [FirstStepGuide] folder on the CD-ROM, and then double-click [Index.html].

Refer to the “First Step Guide” in PDF in the following cases:

When printing the desired topics of “First Step Guide”

When “First Step Guide” is not displayed correctly due to the browser setting even in recommended environment.

When the HTML version of “First Step Guide” cannot be installed.

Using a Computer

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Contents DCR-HC52/HC54 Page Use InstallationService Read this first For customers in the U.S.A.For customers in the U.S.A About the manuals supplied with your camcorder Using the camcorderRead thid first For the State of California, USA onlyAbout this manual About the language settingAbout menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens On recordingRead thid first Table of Contents Spanish Quick Guide Table of ContentsGetting Started Checking supplied itemsMake sure that you have following items Supplied with your camcorderCharging the battery pack To check the remaining battery Battery Info To use an outside power sourceTo remove the battery pack When storing the battery packCharging the battery pack Recording timePlaying time Move to M month with Then set with Turning the power on and setting the date and timeTo turn off the power To reset the date and timeChanging the language setting Viewfinder Making setting adjustments before recordingOpening the lens cover LCD panelClose the lid Inserting a CassetteTo eject the cassette You can use mini DV cassettes only pPress REC START/STOP B or E to start recording Indicator a changes from Stby toRecording Recording/Playback Press Easy CPress Easy C again. disappears from the screen D Easy Recording/Playback Easy HandycamPlayback Touch , then touch to start playbackTo stop recording, press REC START/STOP a or B again RecordingPress REC START/STOP a or B Recording/PlaybackRecording ZoomingRecording in dark places NightShot plus Recording in mirror mode Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjectsStart playing back To adjust the volumeTouch t PAGE1 t VOL, then / to adjust the volume PlaybackTo record night views Using the guide functions Usage GuideUnavailable settings during Easy Handycam Touch Guide Select the desired itemSearching for the starting point Searching manuallySearching for the last scene of the most recent recording Touch Playing the picture on a TV TV through a VCRAudio input jack To use menu items during Easy Handycam operation Using the menu itemsTo use the operation buttons on To use menu itemsFocus When the Camera lamp lights upOperation button items Spot FocusSUNRSSUNST* Sunrise & Sunset Disp Guide Display GuideMenu Scene SELFader Operation button itemsEND SCH END Search ExposureWHT BAL White balance BeepIndoor n Clock SET Data CodeSPD Play Camcorder beforehand DUB Ctrl Audio dubbingRecording sound Insert a recorded cassette into yourTo check the recorded sound REC Ctrl Recording controlMenu items Manual SET menu Effect Picture effectSee page 29 for details on selecting menu items Steadyshot Camera SET menuZoom Digital zoom Wide SEL Wide selectAudio MIX VCR SET menuCamera SET menu Light NightShot LightVF B.L. Viewfinder back light LCD/VF SET menuLCD B.L. LCD back light LCD ColorTape SET menu Setup Menu menuDisp OUT Display output Others menuWorld Time Shut OFF Auto shut offLink cable optional V connecting cable suppliedV connecting cable with S Video optional Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recordersPrepare your camcorder for playback Insert the recording media in the recording deviceDubbing/Editing Touch t PAGE3 t REC Ctrl t REC Pause Recording pictures from a VCR, etcTouch RET. t Start playing the cassette on the VCRStop recording Touch Stop or REC PauseSystem requirements What you can do with Windows computer DCR- HC54Main functions About First Step Guide About the help function of the softwareIf the screen does not appear Installing the First Step GuideClick FirstStepGuide Using a Computer Turn on the computerMicrosoft DirectX 9.0c Installing the softwareViewing First Step Guide DCR-HC54 Troubleshooting Batteries/Power sourcesOverall operations/Easy Handycam 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 Examples of warning messages If messages appear on the screen, follow the instructionsQZ The tape is locked check the tab. p On TV color systems Using your camcorder abroadPower supply Simple setting of the clock by time differenceTo prevent a blank section from being created on the tape Maintenance and precautionsCopyright signal Usable cassette tapesTo use the battery pack effectively About the InfoLITHIUM battery packWhat is an InfoLITHIUM battery pack? To charge the battery packAbout i.LINK Maintenance and precautionsMoisture condensation On using your camcorderAbout the required i.LINK cable On use and careVideo head To clean the LCD screenOn adjustment of the touch panel LCD screenPull out the viewfinder On handling the casingAbout care and storage of the lens To remove dust from inside the viewfinderSpecifications ProceduresSystem Input/Output connectors GeneralAC Adaptor AC-L200/L200B Specifications Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH30On trademarks Quick Reference Identifying parts and controlsIdentifying parts and controls Quick Reference Recording Indicators displayed during recording/playbackIndicators when you made changes Checking the screen indicators Display guideData code during recording 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 utilizar una fuente de alimentación externa Paso 2 Carga de la batería ContinuaciónPara retirar la batería Cuando guarde la bateríaSpanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en español Tiempo de cargaTiempo de grabación Tiempo de reproducciónAcerca del adaptador de alimentación de ca Puede seleccionar cualquier año hasta el añoToque Cambio de los ajustes de idiomaPara apagar la videocámara Para restablecer la fecha y la horaVisor Paso 4 Realización de ajustes antes de la grabaciónApertura de la cubierta del objetivo Panel LCDPara expulsar el videocasete Paso 5 Inserción de un videocasetePresione REC START/STOP a o B GrabaciónPara buscar una escena durante la reproducción Para ajustar el volumenReproducción Inicie la reproducción