Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects

Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects

To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects, press . (back light) to display .. To cancel the backlight function, press . (back light) again.

Recording in mirror mode

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side (2).

zTips

•A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the image will be normal when recorded.

Recording/Playback

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Sony DCR-HC52, DCR-HC54 manual Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects, Recording in mirror mode

Contents

DCR-HC52/HC54 Page Use Installation Service For customers in the U.S.A Read this firstFor customers in the U.S.A. About the manuals supplied with your camcorder Using the camcorderRead thid first For the State of California, USA only About this manual About the language settingAbout menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens On recording Read thid first Table of Contents Spanish Quick Guide Table of Contents Getting Started Checking supplied itemsMake sure that you have following items Supplied with your camcorder Charging the battery pack To check the remaining battery Battery Info To use an outside power sourceTo remove the battery pack When storing the battery pack Playing time Charging the battery packRecording 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 time Changing the language setting Viewfinder Making setting adjustments before recordingOpening the lens cover LCD panel Close the lid Inserting a CassetteTo eject the cassette You can use mini DV cassettes only p Press REC START/STOP B or E to start recording Indicator a changes from Stby toRecording Recording/Playback Press Easy C Press Easy C again. disappears from the screen D Easy Recording/Playback Easy HandycamPlayback Touch , then touch to start playback To stop recording, press REC START/STOP a or B again RecordingPress REC START/STOP a or B Recording/Playback Recording in dark places NightShot plus RecordingZooming Recording in mirror mode Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects Start playing back To adjust the volumeTouch t PAGE1 t VOL, then / to adjust the volume Playback To record night views Using the guide functions Usage GuideUnavailable settings during Easy Handycam Touch Guide Select the desired item Searching 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 during Easy Handycam operation Using the menu itemsTo use the operation buttons on To use menu items Focus When the Camera lamp lights upOperation button items Spot Focus SUNRSSUNST* Sunrise & Sunset Disp Guide Display GuideMenu Scene SEL Fader Operation button itemsEND SCH END Search Exposure Indoor n WHT BAL White balanceBeep SPD Play Clock SETData Code Camcorder beforehand DUB Ctrl Audio dubbingRecording sound Insert a recorded cassette into your To check the recorded sound REC Ctrl Recording control Menu items See page 29 for details on selecting menu items Manual SET menuEffect Picture effect Steadyshot Camera SET menuZoom Digital zoom Wide SEL Wide select Audio MIX VCR SET menuCamera SET menu Light NightShot Light VF B.L. Viewfinder back light LCD/VF SET menuLCD B.L. LCD back light LCD Color Tape SET menu Setup Menu menu Disp OUT Display output Others menuWorld Time Shut OFF Auto shut off Link cable optional V connecting cable suppliedV connecting cable with S Video optional Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders Dubbing/Editing Prepare your camcorder for playbackInsert the recording media in the recording device Touch t PAGE3 t REC Ctrl t REC Pause Recording pictures from a VCR, etc Touch RET. t Start playing the cassette on the VCRStop recording Touch Stop or REC Pause System requirements What you can do with Windows computer DCR- HC54Main functions About First Step Guide About the help function of the software If the screen does not appear Installing the First Step GuideClick FirstStepGuide Using a Computer Turn on the computer Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installing the software Viewing First Step Guide DCR-HC54 Overall operations/Easy Handycam TroubleshootingBatteries/Power sources Cassette tapes LCD screen/viewfinder Troubleshooting Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to other devices Functions that cannot be used together Connecting to a computer DCR- HC54 Self-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 On TV color systems Using your camcorder abroadPower supply Simple setting of the clock by time difference To prevent a blank section from being created on the tape Maintenance and precautionsCopyright signal Usable cassette tapes To use the battery pack effectively About the InfoLITHIUM battery packWhat is an InfoLITHIUM battery pack? To charge the battery pack About i.LINK Maintenance and precautions Moisture condensation On using your camcorderAbout the required i.LINK cable On use and care Video head To clean the LCD screenOn adjustment of the touch panel LCD screen Pull out the viewfinder On handling the casingAbout care and storage of the lens To remove dust from inside the viewfinder System SpecificationsProcedures AC Adaptor AC-L200/L200B Input/Output connectorsGeneral On trademarks SpecificationsRechargeable battery pack NP-FH30 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls Identifying parts and controls Quick Reference Recording Indicators displayed during recording/playback Data code during recording Indicators when you made changesChecking the screen indicators Display guide To finish the operation, touch END Indicators displayed during recording/playback Numeric Index Searching for the starting point Index Quick Reference Paso 1 Comprobación de los elementos suministrados Spanish Quick Paso 2 Carga de la batería Para utilizar una fuente de alimentación externa Paso 2 Carga de la batería ContinuaciónPara retirar la batería Cuando guarde la batería Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en español Tiempo de cargaTiempo de grabación Tiempo de reproducción Acerca del adaptador de alimentación de ca Puede seleccionar cualquier año hasta el año Toque Cambio de los ajustes de idiomaPara apagar la videocámara Para restablecer la fecha y la hora Visor Paso 4 Realización de ajustes antes de la grabaciónApertura de la cubierta del objetivo Panel LCD Para expulsar el videocasete Paso 5 Inserción de un videocasete Presione REC START/STOP a o B Grabación Para buscar una escena durante la reproducción Para ajustar el volumenReproducción Inicie la reproducción

Sony DCR-HC52, DCR-HC54 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects, Recording in mirror mode

Models: DCR-HC52 DCR-HC54

Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects

Recording in mirror mode

Recording/Playback