Sony DCR-HC54, DCR-HC52 manual Specifications, System, Procedures

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Maintenance and precautions (Continued)

6Attach the eyecup block to the viewfinder, pushing it straight on until it clicks.

bNotes

The eyecup block is a precision part. Do not disassemble it further.

Do not touch the lens of the eyecup block.

On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery

Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to retain the date, time, and other settings even when the POWER switch is set to OFF(CHG). The pre- installed rechargeable battery is always charged while your camcorder is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor or while the battery pack is attached. The rechargeable battery will be fully discharged in about 3 months if you do not use your camcorder at all without the AC Adaptor connected or the battery pack attached. Use your camcorder after charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery.

However, even if the pre-installed rechargeable battery is not charged, the camcorder operation will not be affected as long as you are not recording the date.

xProcedures

Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it with the POWER switch set to OFF(CHG) for more than 24 hours.

Specifications

System

Video recording system

2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system

Audio recording system

Rotary heads, PCM system Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo)

Video signal

NTSC color, EIA standards

Usable cassette

Mini DV cassette with the mark printed

Tape speed

SP: Approx. 18.81 mm/s

LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/s

Recording/playback time

SP: 60 min (using a DVM60 cassette)

LP: 90 min (using a DVM60 cassette)

Fast forward/rewind time

Approx. 2 min 40 s (using a DVM60 cassette and rechargeable battery pack) Approx. 1 min 45 s (using a DVM60 cassette and AC Adaptor)

Viewfinder

Electric viewfinder (color)

Image device

3.0mm (1/6 type) CCD (Charge Coupled Device)

Gross: Approx. 680 000 pixels

Effective (movie): Approx. 340 000 pixels

Lens

Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar

40 × (Optical), 2 000 × (Digital)

Focal length

f=1.9 ~ 76 mm (3/32 ~ 3 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera

In CAMERA: 36 ~ 1 440 mm (1 7/16 ~ 56 3/4 in.)

F1.8 ~ 4.1

Filter diameter: 30 mm (1 3/16 in.)

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Contents DCR-HC52/HC54 Page Installation UseService Read this first For customers in the U.S.A.For 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 InfoCharging the battery pack Recording timePlaying 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 ZoomingRecording 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 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 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 FaderWHT BAL White balance BeepIndoor n Clock SET Data CodeSPD Play Insert a recorded cassette into your DUB Ctrl Audio dubbingRecording sound Camcorder beforehandREC Ctrl Recording control To check the recorded soundMenu items Manual SET menu Effect Picture effectSee 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 optionalPrepare your camcorder for playback Insert the recording media in the recording deviceDubbing/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 Troubleshooting Batteries/Power sourcesOverall 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 Examples of warning messages If messages appear on the screen, follow the instructionsQZ 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 viewfinderSpecifications ProceduresSystem Input/Output connectors GeneralAC Adaptor AC-L200/L200B Specifications Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH30On trademarks Identifying parts and controls Quick ReferenceIdentifying parts and controls Quick Reference Indicators displayed during recording/playback RecordingIndicators when you made changes Checking the screen indicators Display guideData 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