Indicators displayed during recording/playback..28
Searching for the starting point...31
Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH)....31 Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH)...31 Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review)..31

Remote Commander...32

Searching quickly for a desired scene (Zero set memory)..32 Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search)..33
Playing the picture on a TV...34

Using the Menu

Using the menu items..36
Menu items....38 CAMERA SET menu...40
Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/ WHITE BAL./STEADYSHOT, etc.)

MEMORY SET menu...45

Settings for the Memory Stick Duo (QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/BURST/ALL ERASE/NEW FOLDER, etc.)

PICT.APPLI. menu...48

Special effects on pictures or additional functions on recording/playback (PICT. EFFECT/SLIDE SHOW/INT.REC-STL, etc.)

EDIT/PLAY menu....52

Settings for editing or playing back in various modes (VAR.SPD PB/END SEARCH, etc.)

STANDARD SET menu...53

Settings while recording on a tape or other basic settings (REC MODE/ MULTI-SOUND/LCD/VF SET/DISP OUTPUT/USB, etc.)

TIME/LANGU. menu...56

(CLOCK SET/WORLD TIME/LANGUAGE)
Customizing Personal Menu...57

Dubbing/Editing

Connecting to a VCR or TV...59 Dubbing to other recording devices..60 Recording pictures from a VCR or TV...61 Dubbing pictures from a tape to a Memory Stick Duo..62 Dubbing sound to a recorded tape...63
Deleting recorded pictures from the Memory Stick Duo.65 Marking images on the Memory Stick Duo with specic information (Image protection/Print mark)...66 Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer)..67 Jacks to connect external devices...69

Using a Computer

Before referring to the First Step Guide on your computer.70 Installing the software and First Step Guide on a computer..72 Viewing First Step Guide...76 Creating a DVD (Direct Access to Click to DVD)..77 Connecting an analog VCR to the computer via your camcorder (Signal convert function)...80

Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder rmly
To record or play back, slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the respective lamp. When using it for the rst time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 17).

LENS COVER switch

When you slide the POWER switch to turn on the CAMERA-TAPE or CAMERAMEMORY lamp, the current date and time will be displayed on the LCD screen for about 5 seconds.
3 Put your wrist through the Strap
Belt. The length of the Strap Belt is adjustable.

POWER switch

1 Slide the LENS COVER switch to
4 Hold the camcorder as illustrated.

2 Slide the POWER switch

repeatedly in the direction of the arrow to turn on the respective lamp.

To turn off the power

Slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG) while pressing the green button. Set the LENS COVER switch to CLOSE.
At the time of purchase, the power will be set to turn off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any operation attempted for approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power. ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 56).
If the POWER switch is set to OFF, slide it down while pressing the green button.
Lamps that light up CAMERA-TAPE: To record on a tape. CAMERA-MEMORY: To record on a Memory Stick Duo. PLAY/EDIT: To play or edit pictures.
Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewnder

The LCD panel

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play ().
DISP/BATT INFO 180 degrees (max.)

The viewnder

You can view images using the viewnder when you close the LCD panel to avoid wearing down the battery, etc.

90 degrees (max.)

90 degrees to the camcorder
Viewnder lens adjustment lever Move it until the picture is clear.
Do not press the buttons on the LCD frame accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD panel. If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. This is convenient during playback operations. If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side, you can see the image in the viewnder.
You can adjust the brightness of the viewnder
backlight by selecting [LCD/VF SET] - [VF B.LIGHT] (p. 54). You can adjust the [FADER] and the [EXPOSURE] setting using the viewnder (p. 48).
For DCR-HC42: To darken the LCD screen
Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until appears. This setting is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or where you want to save battery power. The recorded picture will not be affected by the setting. To turn on the LCD backlight, press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until disappears.
See [LCD BRIGHT] (p. 53) to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.
Step 5: Using the touch panel

PROGRAM
Step 7: Inserting a tape or a Memory Stick Duo

Cassette tape

You can use mini DV (p. 106). cassettes only
The recordable time varies depending on [REC MODE] (p. 53).
when inserting a cassette tape.

Memory Stick Duo

You can use only a Memory Stick Duo marked with or (p. 107).
The number and time of recordable pictures varies depending on the image quality or the image size. For details, see page 45.
1 Slide and hold the OPEN/EJECT
lever in the direction of the arrow and open the lid.

lever Lid OPEN/EJECT

Insert the Memory Stick Duo into the Memory Stick Duo slot in the right direction until it clicks.

Access lamp

The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up.
2 Insert a cassette with its window

facing up, then press.

With the mark in the left Window-side Push the center of the back of the cassette lightly.
If you force the Memory Stick Duo into the slot in the wrong direction, the Memory Stick Duo, the Memory Stick Duo slot, or image data may be damaged.
The cassette compartment automatically slides back in. Do not force the cassette into the compartment. This may cause a malfunction.
To eject a Memory Stick Duo
Lightly push the Memory Stick Duo in once.
When the access lamp is lit or ashing, your camcorder is reading/writing data. Do not shake or knock your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the Memory Stick Duo, or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, image data may be damaged.

3 Close the lid.

To eject the cassette
Proceed with the same steps as you would
Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture (DCR-HC42)
By recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode, you can enjoy wide-angle, high-resolution pictures.
If you intend to view pictures on a wide TV, recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode is recommended.
Recording a moving picture or still image on the Memory Stick Duo
Set the POWER switch to [CAMERAMEMORY]. The aspect ratio of the picture switches to 4:3. Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to select the desired screen aspect ratio.

( ) is a reference page.

Center

Indicator Meaning
NightShot plus (24) Super NightShot plus (43) Color Slow Shutter (43) PictBridge connecting (67) Warning (100)

Bottom

Center

Meaning

Picture effect (50) Digital effect (49) Manual focus (42) PROGRAM AE (40)

Upper left

Indicator
EXT SUR MIC (53) AUDIO MODE (53) Continuous photo recording (45) Self-timer recording (43) Interval photo recording (51) This indicator appears when you use video ash light (optional). (42)
Backlight (25) White balance (41) WIDE select (19) SteadyShot off (44) Tele macro (42) Flexible spot meter (40)/ EXPOSURE (41)

Upper right

A/VDV OUT (54) DV input (61) Zero set memory (32) Slide show (49) LCD backlight off (15)
Searching for the starting point
Make sure that the CAMERA-TAPE lamp lights up.
Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH)
You can search for the start point to start the next recording while viewing the pictures on the screen. The sound is not played back during the search.
Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH)
[END SEARCH] will not work once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape. Touch
60min END SEARCH EXECUTING

STBY 0:00:00

CANCEL
Touch here to cancel the operation.
The last scene of the most recent recording is played back for about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where the last recording has nished.
[END SEARCH] will not work correctly when there is a blank section between recorded sections on the tape. You can also select [END SEARCH] from the menu. When the PLAY/EDIT lamp lights up, select the [END SEARCH] shortcut in Personal Menu (p. 36).

2 Touch and hold

(to go backward)/ (to go forward) and release it at the point where you want the recording to start.
Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review)
You can view about 2 seconds of the scene recorded just before you stopped the tape. Touch

Using the menu items

Follow the instructions below to use each of the menu items listed after this page.
1 Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the respective lamp.
[CAMERA-TAPE] lamp: settings on a tape [CAMERA-MEMORY] lamp: settings on a Memory Stick Duo [PLAY/EDIT] lamp: settings for viewing/editing
2 Touch the LCD screen to select the menu item.
Unavailable items will be grayed out.
To use the short-cuts of Personal Menu
On Personal Menu, short-cuts for frequently used menu items are added.
You can customize Personal Menu as you like (p. 57).

Touch

0:00:00:00
DISP GUIDE VOLUME REC CTRL

END SEARCH VAR. SPD PB

Touch the desired item. Select the desired setting, then touch
If the desired item is not displayed on the screen, touch.
until the item is displayed.

To use menu items

You can customize menu items that are not added to Personal Menu.

END SEARCH

BURN VCD

BURN DVD

[MENU]. The menu index screen appears. Select the desired menu. Touch / to select the item, then touch that in step.) Select the desired item.
. (The process in step is the same as
You can also touch the item directly to select it.

Customize the item.

After nishing the settings, touch (close) to hide the menu screen. If you decide not to change the setting, touch to return to the previous screen.

Menu items

Position of lamp: TAPE MEMORY

*1 DCR-HC32 *2 DCR-HC42

PLAY/EDIT

CAMERA SET menu (p. 40)

PROGRAM AE SPOT METER EXPOSURE WHITE BAL. AUTO SHUTTER SPOT FOCUS FOCUS TELE MACRO FLASH SET SUPER NSPLUS NS LIGHT COLOR SLOW S SELF-TIMER DIGITAL ZOOM WIDE SELECT*1 STEADYSHOT

MEMORY SET menu (p. 45)
STILL SET MOVIE SET ALL ERASE* FORMAT FILE NO. NEW FOLDER REC FOLDER PB FOLDER

PICT.APPLI. menu (p. 48)

FADER SLIDE SHOW D. EFFECT PICT. EFFECT SMTH INT. REC*2 INT.REC-STL DEMO MODE PRINT
Available menu items () vary depending on the position of the lamp. *These functions are available during Easy Handycam operation.
Position of lamp: TAPE MEMORY PLAY/EDIT

EDIT/PLAY menu (p. 52)

FLASH MODE

Flashes every time.

ON AUTO

(DCR-HC42)
Flashes to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Flashes automatically.

default setting).

Do not cover the infrared port with your ngers or other objects. The maximum shooting distance using [NS LIGHT] is about 3 m (10 feet). If you record subjects in dark places, such as night scenes or in moonlight, set [NS LIGHT] to [OFF]. You can make the image color deeper this way.
Flashes automatically to reduce the redeye phenomenon.
If the ash is not capable of preventing the red-
eye phenomenon, you can select only [ON] or [AUTO].

FLASH LEVEL

HIGH( )
Makes the ash level higher.

NORMAL( ) LOW( )

Makes the ash level lower.
The setting returns to [NORMAL] when you disconnect the power source from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes.
COLOR SLOW S (Color Slow Shutter)
When you set [COLOR SLOW S] to [ON], you can record an image more faithful to the original colors. and [COLOR SLOW SHUTTER] appear on the screen. To cancel [COLOR SLOW S], touch [OFF].
The shutter speed of your camcorder changes depending on the brightness. The motion of the picture may slow down at this time. Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 42) when it is hard to focus automatically.
SUPER NSPLUS (Super NightShot plus)
The picture will be recorded at a maximum of 16 times the sensitivity of NightShot plus recording if you set [SUPER NSPLUS] to [ON] while the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch (p. 24) is also set to ON. and [SUPER NIGHTSHOT PLUS] appear on the screen. To return to the normal setting, set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to OFF.
Do not use NightShot plus/[SUPER NSPLUS] in bright places. This may cause a malfunction. Do not cover the infrared port with your ngers or other objects. Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 42) when it is hard to focus automatically. The shutter speed of your camcorder changes depending on the brightness. The motion of the picture may slow down at this time.

SELF-TIMER

The self-timer starts recording after about 10 seconds.
[SELF-TIMER] [ON]. appears. Press REC START/STOP to record movies, or PHOTO to record still images. To cancel the count down, touch [RESET].

Printing recorded images

(PictBridge compliant printer)
You can print out pictures using a PictBridge compliant printer without connecting the camcorder to a computer. Connect the supplied AC Adaptor to a wall outlet for power. Insert the Memory Stick Duo on which still images are stored into your camcorder beforehand. One of the images stored on the Memory Stick Duo will be displayed.
We cannot guarantee the operation of models that are not PictBridge compatible.

Printing

Connect your camcorder to the printer
1 Select the image to be printed

with /.

[COPIES].
3 Select the number of copies to be
printed with /. Dubbing/Editing You can set a maximum of 20 copies of one image to be printed.
[MENU] (STANDARD SET) [USB-PLY/ EDT] [PictBridge] .
3 Connect the USB jack (p. 69) of 4 Set the 5 Touch
the Handycam Station to a printer using the USB cable. (USB) ON/OFF switch on the Handycam Station to ON (p. 69) (PICT. APPLI.)
To print the date on the image, touch [DATE/TIME] [DATE] or [DAY & TIME] .

5 Touch [EXEC] [YES].

When printing is nished, [Printing.] disappears and the image selection screen appears again. Touch [END] when printing is completed.
Refer also to the operating instructions for the printer to be used. Do not attempt the following operations when is on the screen. The operations may not be performed properly. Operating the POWER switch. Disconnecting the USB cable from the Handycam Station or the printer. Continued

[PRINT].

When connection is complete, (PictBridge connecting) appears on the screen.

PRINT 101-0001

1 / 10
Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) (continued)
Removing the Memory Stick Duo from your camcorder. If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB cable and restart the operation from the beginning. For DCR-HC42: If you print a still image recorded with a 16:9 ratio, left and right ends of the image may be cut off. Some printer models may not support the date printing function. Refer to your printers operating instructions for details. We cannot guarantee the printing of images recorded with a device other than your camcorder. PictBridge is an industry standard established by the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA). You can print still images without using a computer by connecting a printer directly to a digital video camera or digital still camera, regardless of model or manufacturer.
Jacks to connect external devices

Camcorder

For DCR-HC32: Accessory shoe
Remove the shoe cover when you use an accessory. The Active Interface Shoe and the accessory shoe have a safety device for xing the installed accessory securely. To connect an accessory, press down and push it to the end, and then tighten the screw. To remove an accessory, loosen the screw, and then press down and pull out the accessory. When you are recording on a Memory Stick Duo with an external ash (optional) connected to the accessory shoe, turn off the power of the external ash to prevent charging noise being recorded.

For details on connection, see First Step Guide.

USB Streaming Tool

You can view the picture your camcorder is playing back on tape or is currently seeing on a computer.

Video Capturing Tool

You can import the entire contents of a tape to a computer.
The CD-ROM (supplied) includes the following software. USB Driver Picture Package Ver.1.5 ImageMixer VCD2 First Step Guide
Viewing video and pictures on a computer
You can view the pictures copied from your camcorder by selecting from thumbnails. Still images and movies are saved in folders by date.
Music Video/Slideshow Producer
You can select your favorite movies and

About First Step Guide

First Step Guide is an instruction manual you can refer to on your computer. This First Step Guide describes basic operations, from initial hookup of your camcorder and computer and making settings, to general operation the rst time you use the software stored on the CDROM (supplied). After installing the CDROM, reading Installing the software and First Step Guide on a computer (p. 72), start the First Step Guide, then follow the instructions.
Application: DirectX 9.0c or later (This product is based on DirectX technology. It is necessary to have DirectX installed.) Windows Media Player 7.0 or later Macromedia Flash Player 6.0 or later Sound system: 16 bit stereo sound card and stereo speakers Memory: 64 MB or more Hard disk: Available memory required for installation: 500 MB or more Available free hard disk space recommended: 6 GB or more (depending on the size of the image les edited) Display: 4 MB VRAM video card, Minimum dots, High color (16 bit color, colors), DirectDraw display driver capability (This product will not operate correctly at less than dots, or less than 256 colors.) Others: USB port (This must be provided as standard), DV Interface (IEEE1394, i.LINK) (to connect via an i.LINK cable), disc drive (You need a CD-R drive to create a video CD. For the compatible drive, visit the following URL: http://www.ppackage.com/) When playing pictures recorded on a Memory Stick Duo on a computer OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional Standard installation is required. Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded. CPU: MMX Pentium 200MHz or faster Application: Windows Media Player (This must be installed to play back movies.)

1 Turn on the computer.

Quit all applications running with an i.LINK.
7 Touch [EXEC] on the screen of

your camcorder.

0:00:00:00 60min BURN DVD START CREATE DVD?
2 Prepare the power source for
your camcorder, then slide the POWER switch down to turn on the PLAY/ EDIT lamp. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source since it takes a few hours to create a DVD.
3 Insert a recorded cassette into
4 Connect your camcorder to a
computer via an i.LINK cable (optional) (p. 77).
When you connect your camcorder to a computer, make sure you insert the connector in the correct direction. If you insert the connector forcibly, it may be damaged, and causes a malfunction of your camcorder. For details, see First Step Guide.
The status of the operation on your computer is displayed on the LCD screen of your camcorder. CAPTURING: The picture recorded on the tape is being copied to the computer. CONVERTING: The picture is being converted to the MPEG2 format. WRITING: The picture is being written onto the DVD.
If you use a DVD-RW/+RW which has other data stored on it, the message [This is a recorded disc. Delete and overwrite?] appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder. When you touch [EXEC], the existing data is erased and new data is written.
8 Touch [NO] to nish creating a
60min 0:00:00:00 BURN DVD COMPLETED Create another copy? Disctray opens.
[MENU] (EDIT/PLAY) [BURN DVD] . Click to DVD starts up and the on-screen instructions appear on your computer.
6 Place a writable DVD in the disc

drive of the computer.

The disc tray comes out automatically. To create another DVD with the same content, touch [YES]. The disc tray comes out. Place a new writable DVD in the disc drive. Then, repeat step 7 and 8.
Touch [CANCEL] on the LCD screen on your camcorder.
You cannot cancel the operation after [Finalizing DVD.] is displayed on the LCD screen of your camcorder. Do not disconnect the i.LINK cable or set the POWER switch to another mode on your camcorder until the picture is completely copied to the computer. When [CONVERTING] or [WRITING] is displayed on the screen, capturing of pictures has already nished. Even if you disconnect the i.LINK cable or turn off the camcorder at this stage, DVD creation will continue on your computer. When any of the following occurs, copying of the picture is canceled. A DVD containing the data up to the point the operation was canceled is created. Refer to the help les of Click to DVD Automatic Mode Launcher for details. When there is a blank portion of 10 seconds or longer on the tape. When the data of the tape contains a date before the recording date of the later images. When normal and wide size pictures are recorded on the same tape. You cannot operate your camcorder in the following situations: While playing back a tape While recording images onto a Memory Stick Duo When Click to DVD is started up from the computer When [A/VDV OUT] in the menu setting of your camcorder is set to [ON].

An error message appears when you place the supplied CD-ROM in your computer.
Set the computer display as follows: Windows: dots or more, High Color (16 bits, colors or more) Macintosh: 768 dots or more, colors or more
You cannot view the pictures the camcorder is seeing on the computer.
Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the CAMERA-TAPE lamp on your camcorder, and set [USB-CAMERA] to [USB STREAM] (p. 54). (Only when connecting to the Windows computer with a USB cable) Disconnect the cable from the computer, turn on the camcorder, then connect it again.
You cannot view the pictures recorded on a tape on the computer.
Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp on your camcorder, and set [USB-PLY/EDT] to [USB STREAM] (p. 54). (Only when connecting to the Windows computer with a USB cable) Disconnect the cable from the computer, then connect it again.
You cannot view the pictures recorded on a tape on a Macintosh computer.
When you connect your camcorder to a Macintosh computer using a USB cable, you cannot copy pictures recorded on a tape to the computer. To copy recordings from a tape, connect your camcorder to the computer with an i.LINK cable (optional) and use the standard software in the OS.
You cannot view the pictures recorded on a Memory Stick Duo on the computer.
Insert a Memory Stick Duo in the correct direction, then push it all the way in. You cannot use an i.LINK cable. Connect the camcorder and the computer using the USB cable. Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp on your camcorder, set [USB-PLY/EDT] to [STD-USB] (p. 55). The computer does not recognize the Memory Stick Duo during camcorder operations such as tape playback or editing. Finish any camcorder operations before connecting the camcorder to the computer.
The Memory Stick Duo icon ([Removable Disk] or [Sony Memory Stick]) does not appear on the computer screen.
Insert a Memory Stick Duo into your camcorder. Disconnect the USB device other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the computer. Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp on your camcorder, set [USB-PLY/EDT] to [STD-USB] (p. 55). The computer does not recognize the Memory Stick Duo during camcorder operations such as tape playback or editing. Finish camcorder operations before connecting the camcorder to the computer.

Gold-plated connector

About the Memory Stick
A Memory Stick is a compact, portable IC recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds the capacity of a oppy disk. You can use only a Memory Stick Duo, which is about the half size of a standard Memory Stick in your camcorder. However, appearance on the list below does not guarantee the operation of all types of Memory Stick Duo in your camcorder.
Types of Memory Stick Recording/ Playback MOV00001: This le name appears on the screen on your camcorder. MOV00001.MPG: This le name appears on the display of a computer. A Memory Stick Duo formatted by a computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder. Data read/write speed may vary depending on the combination of the Memory Stick and Memory Stick compliant product you use.
Memory Stick Memory Stick Duo*1 MagicGate Memory Stick Memory Stick Duo
(MagicGate/Parallel Transfer)*1

*2*3 *3 *2*3

On a Memory Stick Duo with a write-protect tab
You can prevent accidental erasure of images when you slide the write-protect tab on the Memory Stick Duo with a small tapered object, to the write-protect position.
Image data may be damaged in the following cases. Compensation for damaged image data will not be made.
If you eject the Memory Stick Duo, turn the power off on your camcorder, or remove the battery pack for replacement while your camcorder is reading or writing image les on the Memory Stick Duo (while the access lamp is lit or ashing). If you use the Memory Stick Duo near magnets or magnetic elds.
MagicGate Memory Stick Duo *1 Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo *1
A Memory Stick Duo is about half the size of a standard Memory Stick. *2 The types of Memory Stick that support high speed data transfer. The speed of data transfer varies depending on the device to be used. *3 MagicGate is a copyright protection technology that records and transfers the contents in an encrypted format. Note that data that uses MagicGate technology cannot be recorded or played on your camcorder. Still image format: Your camcorder compresses and records image data in the JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) format. The le extension is.JPG. Movie format: Your camcorder compresses and records picture data in the MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group) format. The le extension is.MPG. File names of still images: 101- 0001: This le name appears on the screen of your camcorder. DSC00001.JPG: This le name appears on the display of a computer. File names of movies:
It is recommended you make a back-up of important data on the hard disk of a computer.
On handling a Memory Stick
Keep the following in mind when handling a Memory Stick Duo.

To change the battery of the Remote Commander
While pressing on the tab, inset your
ngernail into the slit to pull out the battery case. Place a new battery with the + side facing up. Insert the battery case back into the Remote Commander until it clicks.
Using the Strap Belt as a wrist strap
This is useful for carrying your camcorder.
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
You can attach the Shoulder Strap to the hook for the Shoulder Strap.
1 Open the hook and loop fastener
of the hand pad and remove it from the ring.

Hand pad

2 Move the hand pad fully to the
right , then close the hook and loop fastener again.
3 Use the Strap Belt as a wrist

strap as illustrated.

Specications

Focal length

System
Video recording system Still image recording system 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Exif Ver. 2.2*1
Audio recording Rotary heads, PCM system system Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo) Video signal Usable cassette Tape speed Recording/ playback time Fast forward/ rewind time Viewnder NTSC color, EIA standards Mini DV cassette with the mark printed SP: Approx. 18.81 mm/s LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/s SP: 60 min LP: 90 min (using a DVM60 cassette) Approx. 2 min 40 s (using a DVM60 cassette) Electric viewnder DCR-HC32: black and white DCR-HC42: color DCR-HC32: 3 mm (1/6 type) CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Gross: Approx. pixels Effective (still): Approx. pixels Effective (movie): Approx. pixels DCR-HC42: 3.27 mm (1/5.5 type) CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Gross: Approx. 000 pixels Effective (still): Approx. 000 pixels Effective (movie): Approx. pixels Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Combined power zoom lens Filter diameter: 25 mm (1 in.) DCR-HC32: 20 (Optical), 800 (Digital) F=1.8 - 3.1 DCR-HC42: 12 (Optical), 480 (Digital) F=1.8 - 2.5
DCR-HC32: f=2.3 - 46 mm (3/32 - 1 13/16 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera In CAMERA-TAPE: 44 ~ 880 mm (1 3/4 - 34 1/32 in.) In CAMERA-MEMORY: 44 ~ 880 mm (1 3/4 - 34 1/32 in.) DCR-HC42: f=3.0 - 36 mm (1/8 - 1 7/16 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera: In CAMERA-TAPE: 16:9 mode*2: 46 ~ 628.5 mm (1 13/16 - 24 3/4 in.) 4:3 mode: 40 ~ 480 mm (1 5/8 - 19 in.) In CAMERA-MEMORY: 4:3 mode: 48 ~ 576 mm (1 15/16 -22 3/4 in.) 16:9 mode: 43.6 ~ 523.2 mm (1 3/4 - 20 5/8 in.)

Getting started. 9, 72, 76
Label.. 106 LANC jack.. 69 LANDSCAPE.. 40 LANGUAGE. 56 LCD/VF SET.. 53 LCD backlight.. 84 LCD BL LEVEL (LCD back light).. 54 LCD BRIGHT.. 53 LCD COLOR.. 54 LCD panel.. 15 LCD BL LEVEL.. 54 LCD BRIGHT. 53 LCD COLOR. 54 LCD screen. 15 LENS COVER switch.. 14 Lid.. 18 LP (Long Play). 53 LUMI. KEY (Luminance key)... 49
Handycam Station. 9 Hand pad.. 115 Help.. 71 Holding the camcorder. 14
Icon. See Display indicators ID-1/ID-2 system. 34, 44 Image delete button. 29 Image protection. 66 Image quality (QUALITY)... 45 Image size (IMAGE SIZE)... 45 Movie.. 46 Still image. 45 Index screen.. 23 Index screen display button... 29 INDOOR.. 41 InfoLITHIUM battery pack.. 109 Infrared port.. 24 Initialize (Reset). 26 Install. 72 Insulation sheet.. 32 Interface connector.. 69 Internal microphone. 26 INT.REC-STL (Interval photo recording).. 51 i.LINK.. 110 i.LINK cable. 59, 77, 80
Macintosh.. 72, 75 Maintenance.. 111 Main sound.. 53 MEMORY SET menu.. 45 Memory Stick.. 107 Memory Stick Duo. 18 FORMAT.. 47 Insert/Eject.. 18 Number of recordable pictures. 45 Recordable time. 46 Write-protect tab. 107 Memory Stick Duo adaptor.. 108
NEG.ART.. 50 NEW FOLDER.. 47 NightShot plus. 24 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch... 24 NORMAL.. 45 NS LIGHT (NightShot Light)... 43 NTSC.. 105 Number of recordable pictures... 45
OLD MOVIE.. 50, 92 ONE PUSH. 41 OPEN/EJECT lever. 18 Operation conrmation beep..See BEEP OUTDOOR. 41 OVERLAP.. 48
Previous/Next image button... 29 Print.. 67 Print mark.. 66 PROGRAM AE. 40, 91 P.MENU. See Personal Menu
Setting the date and time. 17 Shoulder Strap.. 115 Signal convert function. 80 Skip Scan.. 23 SLIDE SHOW.. 49 Slow Playback.. 52 SLOW SHUTTR (Slow shutter).. 50 SMTH INT.REC (Smooth interval tape recording). 50 Software. 72 SOLARIZE. 50 SP (Standard Play).. 53 Speaker.. 26 Specications. 116 SPORTS (Sports lesson). 40 SPOTLIGHT. 40 SPOT FOCUS. 42, 92 SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter).. 40, 91 STANDARD. 45 STANDARD SET menu. 53 STD-USB.. 55 STEADYSHOT. 44, 88
Rechargeable battery pack..See Battery Recording.. 22 Recording capacity.. 28 Cassette.. 28 Memory Stick.. 28 Recording time.. 12, 46 REC CTRL (Recording control).. 61 REC FOLDER (Recording folder).. 47 REC LAMP. 55 REC lamp (Recording lamp)... 26 REC MODE (Recording mode).. 53 Rec review.. 31 REC START/STOP. 22 REMAINING.. 55 Remaining battery. 28 Remote Commander. 32 REMOTE CTRL (Remote control).. 55 Remote sensor.. 26 RESET button.. 26 Reversal Playback. 52 Review button.. 28
PAL.. 90, 105 PASTEL. 50 PB FOLDER (Playback folder)... 47 PB zoom. 25 Personal Menu.. 36, 57 Add. 57 Arrange the order.. 58 Customize. 57 Delete.. 57 Reset.. 58 Personal Menu button.. 28 PHOTO button.. 22, 32 PictBridge.. 67 Picture Package.. 72 Picture Search.. 23 PICT.APPLI. menu (Picture Application menu).. 48 PICT. EFFECT (Picture effect)... 50 Pixela user support center. 76 Playback. 23 Double speed. 52 Frame.. 52 Reverse.. 52 Slow.. 52 Playing time.. 12 PORTRAIT (Soft portrait). 40 Power cord.. 9 POWER switch.. 14

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