Sony DCR-HC54, DCR-HC52 manual Maintenance and precautions, About i.LINK

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Maintenance and precautions (Continued)

About battery life

Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant, it is probably time to replace it with a new one.

Each battery’s life is governed by storage, operating and environmental conditions.

About i.LINK

The DV Interface on this unit is an i.LINK- compliant DV Interface. This section describes the i.LINK standard and its features.

What is i.LINK?

i.LINK is a digital serial interface for transferring digital video, digital audio, and other data to other i.LINK-compatible devices. You can also control other devices using the i.LINK.

i.LINK-compatible devices can be connected using an i.LINK cable. Possible applications are operations and data transactions with various digital AV devices.

When two or more i.LINK-compatible devices are daisy-chained with the unit, operation becomes possible from any device in the chain. Note that operation method may vary, or data transactions may not be possible, depending on specifications and characteristics of the connected devices.

bNotes

Normally, only one device can be connected to this unit with an i.LINK cable. When connecting this unit to an i.LINK-compatible device having two or more DV Interfaces, refer to the operating instructions of the device to be connected.

zTips

i.LINK is a more familiar term for the IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved by many corporations.

IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

About the i.LINK Baud rate

i.LINK’s maximum baud rate varies according to the device. There are 3 types.

S100 (approx. 100Mbps*)

S200 (approx. 200Mbps)

S400 (approx. 400Mbps)

The baud rate is listed under “Specifications” in the operating instructions of each piece of equipment. It is also indicated near the i.LINK interface on some devices.

The baud rate may differ from the indicated value when the unit is connected to a device with a different maximum baud rate.

* What is Mbps?

Mbps stands for “megabits per second,” or the amount of data that can be sent or received in one second. For example, a baud rate of 100 Mbps means that 100 megabits of data can be sent in one second.

To use i.LINK functions on this unit

For details on how to dub when this unit is connected to other video devices having a DV Interface, see page 44, 46.

This unit can also be connected to other i.LINK (DV Interface) compatible devices made by Sony (e.g. a VAIO series personal computer) as well as to video devices. Some i.LINK compatible video devices, such as Digital Televisions, DVD, MICROMV or HDV recorders/players are not compatible with DV devices. Before connecting to other devices, be sure to confirm whether the device is compatible with a DV device or not. For details on precautions and compatible application software, refer also to the operating instructions for the device to be connected.

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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 InfoPlaying time Charging the battery packRecording 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 againRecording in dark places NightShot plus RecordingZooming 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 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 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 FaderIndoor n WHT BAL White balanceBeep SPD Play Clock SETData Code Insert a recorded cassette into your DUB Ctrl Audio dubbingRecording sound Camcorder beforehandREC Ctrl Recording control To check the recorded soundMenu items See page 29 for details on selecting menu items Manual SET menuEffect Picture effect 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 optionalDubbing/Editing Prepare your camcorder for playbackInsert the recording media in the recording device 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 Overall operations/Easy Handycam TroubleshootingBatteries/Power sources 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 QZ The tape is locked check the tab. p Examples of warning messagesIf messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions 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 viewfinderSystem SpecificationsProcedures AC Adaptor AC-L200/L200B Input/Output connectorsGeneral On trademarks SpecificationsRechargeable battery pack NP-FH30 Identifying parts and controls Quick ReferenceIdentifying parts and controls Quick Reference Indicators displayed during recording/playback RecordingData code during recording Indicators when you made changesChecking the screen indicators Display guide 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