Sony DCR-HC54, DCR-HC52 manual Examples of warning messages, QZ The tape is locked check the tab. p

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Warning indicators and messages (Continued)

Examples of warning messages

If messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions.

%Z Moisture condensation. Eject the cassette (p. 63)

%Moisture condensation. Turn off for 1H. (p. 63)

ZReinsert the cassette. (p. 18)

•Check if the cassette is damaged.

QZ The tape is locked - check the tab. (p. 60)

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Contents DCR-HC52/HC54 Page Installation UseService For customers in the U.S.A. Read this firstFor customers in the U.S.A For the State of California, USA only Using the camcorderRead thid first About the manuals supplied with your camcorderOn recording About the language settingAbout menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens About this manualRead thid first Table of Contents Table of Contents Spanish Quick GuideSupplied with your camcorder Checking supplied itemsMake sure that you have following items Getting StartedCharging the battery pack When storing the battery pack To use an outside power sourceTo remove the battery pack To check the remaining battery Battery InfoRecording time Charging the battery packPlaying time To reset the date and time Turning the power on and setting the date and timeTo turn off the power Move to M month with Then set withChanging the language setting LCD panel Making setting adjustments before recordingOpening the lens cover ViewfinderYou can use mini DV cassettes only p Inserting a CassetteTo eject the cassette Close the lidRecording/Playback Press Easy C Indicator a changes from Stby toRecording Press REC START/STOP B or E to start recordingTouch , then touch to start playback Easy Recording/Playback Easy HandycamPlayback Press Easy C again. disappears from the screen DRecording/Playback RecordingPress REC START/STOP a or B To stop recording, press REC START/STOP a or B againZooming RecordingRecording in dark places NightShot plus Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects Recording in mirror modePlayback To adjust the volumeTouch t PAGE1 t VOL, then / to adjust the volume Start playing backTouch Guide Select the desired item Using the guide functions Usage GuideUnavailable settings during Easy Handycam To record night viewsSearching manually Searching for the starting pointSearching for the last scene of the most recent recording Touch TV through a VCR Playing the picture on a TVAudio input jack To use menu items Using the menu itemsTo use the operation buttons on To use menu items during Easy Handycam operationSpot Focus When the Camera lamp lights upOperation button items FocusScene SEL Disp Guide Display GuideMenu SUNRSSUNST* Sunrise & SunsetExposure Operation button itemsEND SCH END Search FaderBeep WHT BAL White balanceIndoor n Data Code Clock SETSPD Play Insert a recorded cassette into your DUB Ctrl Audio dubbingRecording sound Camcorder beforehandREC Ctrl Recording control To check the recorded soundMenu items Effect Picture effect Manual SET menuSee page 29 for details on selecting menu items Wide SEL Wide select Camera SET menuZoom Digital zoom SteadyshotLight NightShot Light VCR SET menuCamera SET menu Audio MIXLCD Color LCD/VF SET menuLCD B.L. LCD back light VF B.L. Viewfinder back lightSetup Menu menu Tape SET menuShut OFF Auto shut off Others menuWorld Time Disp OUT Display outputDubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders V connecting cable suppliedV connecting cable with S Video optional Link cable optionalInsert the recording media in the recording device Prepare your camcorder for playbackDubbing/Editing Recording pictures from a VCR, etc Touch t PAGE3 t REC Ctrl t REC PauseTouch Stop or REC Pause Start playing the cassette on the VCRStop recording Touch RET. tAbout the help function of the software What you can do with Windows computer DCR- HC54Main functions About First Step Guide System requirementsTurn on the computer Installing the First Step GuideClick FirstStepGuide Using a Computer If the screen does not appearInstalling the software Microsoft DirectX 9.0cViewing First Step Guide DCR-HC54 Batteries/Power sources TroubleshootingOverall operations/Easy Handycam LCD screen/viewfinder Cassette tapesTroubleshooting Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to other devices Connecting to a computer DCR- HC54 Functions that cannot be used togetherSelf-diagnosis display/Warning indicators If messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions Examples of warning messagesQZ The tape is locked check the tab. p Simple setting of the clock by time difference Using your camcorder abroadPower supply On TV color systemsUsable cassette tapes Maintenance and precautionsCopyright signal To prevent a blank section from being created on the tapeTo charge the battery pack About the InfoLITHIUM battery packWhat is an InfoLITHIUM battery pack? To use the battery pack effectivelyMaintenance and precautions About i.LINKOn use and care On using your camcorderAbout the required i.LINK cable Moisture condensationLCD screen To clean the LCD screenOn adjustment of the touch panel Video headTo remove dust from inside the viewfinder On handling the casingAbout care and storage of the lens Pull out the viewfinderProcedures SpecificationsSystem General Input/Output connectorsAC Adaptor AC-L200/L200B Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH30 SpecificationsOn trademarks Identifying parts and controls Quick ReferenceIdentifying parts and controls Quick Reference Indicators displayed during recording/playback RecordingChecking the screen indicators Display guide Indicators when you made changesData code during recording Indicators displayed during recording/playback To finish the operation, touch ENDIndex NumericIndex Searching for the starting pointQuick Reference Paso 1 Comprobación de los elementos suministrados Paso 2 Carga de la batería Spanish QuickCuando guarde la batería Paso 2 Carga de la batería ContinuaciónPara retirar la batería Para utilizar una fuente de alimentación externaTiempo de reproducción Tiempo de cargaTiempo de grabación Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en españolPuede seleccionar cualquier año hasta el año Acerca del adaptador de alimentación de caPara restablecer la fecha y la hora Cambio de los ajustes de idiomaPara apagar la videocámara ToquePanel LCD Paso 4 Realización de ajustes antes de la grabaciónApertura de la cubierta del objetivo VisorPaso 5 Inserción de un videocasete Para expulsar el videocaseteGrabación Presione REC START/STOP a o BInicie la reproducción Para ajustar el volumenReproducción Para buscar una escena durante la reproducción