Sony DCR-HC52, DCR-HC54 manual Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators

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Warning indicators and messages

Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators

If indicators appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, check the following.

Some symptoms you can fix by yourself. If the problem persists even after you have tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis display)

C:04:ss

The battery pack is not an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series). Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series) (p. 61).

Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of your camcorder securely (p. 12).

C:21:ss

Moisture condensation has occurred. Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour, then re- insert the cassette (p. 63).

C:22:ss

Clean the head using a cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 64).

C:31:ss / C:32:ss

Symptoms that are not described above have occurred. Remove and insert the cassette, then operate your camcorder again. Do not perform this procedure if moisture condensation has occurred (p. 63).

Remove the power source. Reconnect it and operate your camcorder again.

Change the cassette. Press RESET (p. 70), and operate your camcorder again.

E:61:ss / E:62:ss

them of the 5-digit code, which starts from “E.”

E(Battery level warning)

The battery pack is nearly used up.

Depending on the operating, environment, or battery conditions, E may flash, even if there are approximately 5 to 10 minutes remaining.

%(Moisture condensation warning)*

Eject the cassette, remove the power source, and then leave it for about 1 hour with the cassette lid open (p. 63).

Q(Warning indicators pertaining to the tape)

Slow flashing:

There is less than 5 minutes remaining on the tape.

No cassette is inserted.*

The write-protect tab on the cassette is set to lock (p. 60).*

Fast flashing:

• The tape has run out.*

Z(Eject cassette warning)*

Slow flashing:

The write-protect tab on the cassette is set to lock (p. 60).

Fast flashing:

Moisture condensation has occurred (p. 63).

The self-diagnosis display code is displayed (p. 57).

*You hear a melody when the warning indicators appear on the screen (p. 33).

Troubleshooting

Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Inform

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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 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 InfoCharging the battery pack Recording timePlaying 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 ZoomingRecording in dark places NightShot plus 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 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 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 FaderWHT BAL White balance BeepIndoor n Clock SET Data CodeSPD Play Recording sound DUB Ctrl Audio dubbingInsert a recorded cassette into your Camcorder beforehandTo check the recorded sound REC Ctrl Recording controlMenu items Manual SET menu Effect Picture effectSee page 29 for details on selecting menu items 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 optionalPrepare 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, 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 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 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 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 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