Sony DCR-HC52, DCR-HC54 About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack, What is an InfoLITHIUM battery pack?

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About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack

This unit is compatible with an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series). Your camcorder operates only with an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. “InfoLITHIUM” H series battery packs

have the mark.

What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack?

An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between your camcorder and an optional AC Adaptor/ charger.

The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in minutes.

To charge the battery pack

•Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your camcorder.

•We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) until the CHG (charge) lamp turns off. If you charge the battery pack outside of this temperature range, you may not be able to charge it efficiently.

•When charging the battery pack while the AC Adaptor is connected to your camcorder, after charging is complete, disconnect the cable from the DC IN jack on your camcorder or remove the battery pack.

To use the battery pack effectively

•Battery pack performance decreases when the surrounding temperature is 10 °C (50 °F) or below, and the length of time you can use the battery pack becomes shorter. In that case, do one of the following to use the battery pack for a longer time.

–Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up, and insert it in your camcorder right before you start taking shots.

–Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-FH70/ FH100 (optional).

•Frequent use of the LCD screen or a frequent playback, fast forward or rewind operation wears out the battery pack faster.

We recommend using a large capacity battery pack: NP-FH70/FH100 (optional).

•Be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF(CHG) when not recording or playing back on your camcorder. The battery pack is also consumed when your camcorder is in recording standby or playback pause.

•Have spare battery packs ready for two or three times the expected recording time, and make trial recordings before making the actual recording.

•Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water resistant.

About the remaining battery time indicator

• When the power goes off even though the

 

remaining battery time indicator indicates that

 

the battery pack has enough power to operate,

 

charge the battery pack fully again. Remaining

 

battery time will be indicated correctly. Note,

 

however, that the battery indication will not be

 

restored if it is used in high temperatures for a

 

 

long time, or if left in a fully charged state, or

 

when the battery pack is frequently used. Use

Additional

the remaining battery time indication as a rough

 

guide only.

 

• The E mark that indicates low battery flashes

 

even if there are still 5 to 10 minutes of battery

Information

time remaining, depending on the operating

 

conditions or ambient temperature.

 

About storage of the battery pack

 

•If the battery pack is not used for a long time, fully charge the battery pack and use it up on your camcorder once a year to maintain proper function. To store the battery pack, remove it from your camcorder and put it in a dry, cool place.

•To discharge the battery pack on your camcorder completely, set [A.SHUT OFF] to

[NEVER] on the (OTHERS) menu and leave your camcorder in tape recording standby until the power goes off (p. 43).

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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 InfoRecording time Charging the battery packPlaying 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 againZooming RecordingRecording 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 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 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 FaderBeep WHT BAL White balanceIndoor n Data Code Clock SETSPD Play Recording sound DUB Ctrl Audio dubbingInsert a recorded cassette into your Camcorder beforehandTo check the recorded sound REC Ctrl Recording controlMenu items Effect Picture effect Manual SET menuSee 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 optionalInsert the recording media in the recording device Prepare your camcorder for playbackDubbing/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 Batteries/Power sources TroubleshootingOverall 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 If messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions Examples of warning messagesQZ 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 viewfinderProcedures SpecificationsSystem General Input/Output connectorsAC Adaptor AC-L200/L200B Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH30 SpecificationsOn trademarks Quick Reference Identifying parts and controlsIdentifying parts and controls Quick Reference Recording Indicators displayed during recording/playbackChecking the screen indicators Display guide Indicators when you made changesData 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
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