Sony DCR-HC52, DCR-HC54 On using your camcorder, About the required i.LINK cable, On use and care

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When connecting your camcorder to another i.LINK-compatible device, be sure to turn off the power of the device and disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) before connecting or disconnecting the i.LINK cable.

About the required i.LINK cable

Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable (during DV dubbing).

On using your camcorder

On use and care

Do not use or store the camcorder and accessories in the following locations.

Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid. Never leave them exposed to temperatures above 60 °C (140 °F), such as under direct sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in the sun. They may malfunction or become deformed.

Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.

Near strong radio waves or radiation. The camcorder may not be able to record properly.

Near AM receivers and video equipment. Noise may occur.

On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If sand or dust gets in your camcorder, it may malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired.

Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens may be exposed to direct sunlight. This damages the inside of the viewfinder or the LCD screen.

Operate your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).

For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in these operating instructions.

Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example, from rain or sea water. If your camcorder gets wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired.

If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further.

Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the product. Be particularly careful of the lens.

Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF(CHG) when you are not using your camcorder.

Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for example, and operate it. Doing so might cause heat to build up inside.

When disconnecting the power cord (mains lead), pull it by the plug and not the cord.

Do not damage the power cord (mains lead) such as by placing anything heavy on it.

Keep metal contacts clean.

If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked,

consult your local authorized Sony service facility.

wash off any liquid that may have contacted your skin

if any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with plenty of water and consult a doctor.

xWhen not using your camcorder for a long time

Periodically turn on the camcorder and play a cassette for about 3 minutes.

Use up the battery pack completely before storing it.

Moisture condensation

If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside your camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this state, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or your camcorder may not operate correctly. If there is moisture inside your camcorder, [%Z Moisture condensation. Eject the cassette] or [% Moisture condensation. Turn off for 1H.] appears. The indicator will not appear when the moisture condenses on the lens.

xIf moisture condensation has occurred

None of the functions except cassette ejection will work. Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder, and leave it for about one hour with the cassette lid open. Your camcorder can be used again when both of the following conditions are met:

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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