How to replace the broken LCD Flexicable for Sony DCR-HC42E (and family). Details of part number and price at bottom of document.

Remove 4 bottom screws

Remove left screw and plastic plate underneath it can be removed also.
Remove top right hand corner screw
Case can be CAREFULLY prised open, it has catches along the top, this requires a slight hinged movement, bottom first.
Open the black hinged part of the connector, shown here as the middle arrow. Pull the flexi-circuit out. The other flexi circuit shown by the top arrow, is removed simply by gentle pulling, there is not a hinged lid for it (push fit).
Remove two screws above and below the Lens Cover switch
Release catch under here, then the front case can be prized off. This gives access to the offending Flexicable; which can be carefully pulled out of its socket (note which way round it is).
Remove two screws from D shaped plastic part.
This reveals the hinge, which has another single screw holding it into place. Remove this screw. At this point, with careful manipulation, the hinged part can be eased out the other side of the case. The broken flexicable (if still partially attached) will follow. The D part also holds another little board in place, that is attached to another flexicable. Take note of this, so you can replace it when you are done. There is a plastic housing around the hinge, which can be removed by a single screw. Inside the casing, you can see how the flexicable is arranged in a clever way, to achieve the movement of the hinge (well, not that clever, as it has broken!). You will see that double sided sticky tape is positioned on the cable. This is needed for correct installation. Using the old cable as a guide, you will see that there is a certain way to bend it back on itself, so that the double tracks lay on one-another, using the double sided tape to hold it together.
When you have done that, lay it in the opened hinge housing as follows:
Then put the hinge on top:
Then the top plastic housing:
Flip it over and put the screw in to hold together:
They are then fed back through the hinged part, under the D shaped plastic, in a similar manner to that when you removed it (remember?).
This picture shows where the flexicable comes into the LCD panel, and is pushed back into the brown and white hinged connector. The LCD panel has two screws on the glass side, and another three along the hinged side. One of those 3 will need to be accessed when the D shaped plastic is removed from within the camera. If, when complete, you find that the image no longer flips when the LCD is rotated, open the back of the LCD as above, and inspect the image flip switch as show above. I found that I had the arm of the switch (absolutely tiny!) had bent back on itself. When corrected, it worked properly. The flexicable part number is FP-185 / 1-864-761-11 I found this from the diagram at the end of this doc. I bought a spare from my local approved Sony repair specialist in the UK, for 17.65 Good luck, and Im afraid I cannot accept any liability for any damages that may be caused. These are my own personal notes, and I am freely distributing them in good faith. airshod@gmail.com

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

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting....82 Warning indicators and messages...100

Additional Information

Using your camcorder abroad...105 Usable cassette tapes...106 About the Memory Stick...107 About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack...109 About i.LINK...110 Maintenance and precautions...111 Using the Strap Belt as a wrist strap...115 Attaching the Shoulder Strap...115 Specications...116 Index....119
Step 1: Checking supplied items
Make sure that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied.

AC Adaptor (1) (p. 10) Rechargeable battery pack (1) (p. 10, 109)
NP-FP30 (DCR-HC32) NP-FP50 (DCR-HC42)
CD-ROM Picture Package Ver.1.5 (1) (p. 70) Shoe cover (1)
Attached to the camcorder.
Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Power cord (1) (p. 10)
Handycam Station (1) (p. 10)
Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 32)
A button-type lithium battery is already installed.
A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 34, 59)

USB cable (1) (p. 70)

Shoulder Strap (1) (p. 115)
Step 2: Charging the battery pack
You can charge the InfoLITHIUM battery pack (P series) (p. 109) after attaching it to your camcorder.
3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the
DC IN jack on the Handycam Station.

With the mark facing up

POWER switch DC IN jack DC plug Handycam Station DC IN jack
4 Connect the power cord to the AC
Adaptor and the wall outlet.
5 Insert the camcorder into the
AC Adaptor To the wall outlet CHG (charge) lamp
Handycam Station securely, all the way to the bottom.
1 Attach the battery pack by sliding
it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks.
2 Slide the POWER switch up to
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts.
When inserting the camcorder into the Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack cover.
OFF (CHG). (The default setting.)
6 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off
when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the Handycam Station and the DC plug.
To remove your camcorder from the Handycam Station
Turn off the power, then remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station holding both your camcorder and the Handycam Station.
To charge the battery pack using only the AC Adaptor
Turn off the power, then connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. You can operate your camcorder connected to a power source such as a wall outlet as shown in the illustration. The battery pack will not lose its charge in this case.
To remove the battery pack
Turn off the power, then slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow while pressing the PUSH button.

PUSH button POWER switch

DC IN jack With the mark facing down
When storing the battery pack

AC Adaptor

To the wall outlet
Fully discharge the battery before storing it for an extended period (p. 110).
Step 2: Charging the battery pack (continued)

Charging time

Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack.
Battery pack Charging time Battery pack
Continuous recording time

Typical recording time*

NP-FP90
NP-FP30 (supplied with DCR-HC32) NP-FP50 (supplied with DCR-HC42) NP-FP70 NP-FP90

155 220

Recording time

The last 2 seconds (approx.) of the most recently recorded scene are played back. Then, your camcorder is set to the standby.

Remote Commander

Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander.

Insulation sheet

To change the battery, see page 114.
Searching quickly for a desired scene (Zero set memory)
1 During playback, press ZERO
SET MEMORY at a point you want to locate later on. The tape counter is reset to 0:00:00 and appears on the screen.

60min 0:00:00

If the tape counter is not displayed, press DISPLAY.
2 Press STOP when you want to

PHOTO (p. 22)

The on-screen image when you press this button will be recorded as a still image.

stop playback.

SEARCH M. (p. 31)

3 Press REW.

The tape stops automatically when the tape counter reaches 0:00:00.
Video control buttons (Rewind, Playback, Fast-forward, Pause, Stop, Slow) (p. 23) ZERO SET MEMORY Transmitter REC START/STOP (p. 22) Power zoom (p. 24) DISPLAY (p. 16) Memory control buttons (Index, /+, Memory playback) (p. 23)
Aim the Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder (p. 26).

4 Press PLAY.

Playback starts from the point designated 0:00:00 on the tape counter.
There may be a discrepancy of several seconds between the time code and the tape counter. Zero set memory will not function correctly if there is a blank section between recorded sections on the tape.

To cancel the operation

Press ZERO SET MEMORY again.
Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search)
You can locate the point where the recording date changes.
1 Slide the POWER switch down to
turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.
2 Press SEARCH M. 3 Press (previous)/(next)
to select a recording date.

60 min 0:00:00:min

DATE -01 SEACH

Press STOP.

The Date search will not function correctly when there is a blank section between recorded sections on the tape.
Playing the picture on a TV
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 10). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.

A/V jack

(Yellow) (White)

(Red) IN

VCRs or TVs
2 : Signal ow A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect to the input jack of the other device. A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) When connecting to another device via the S VIDEO jack, by using the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional), pictures can be reproduced more faithfully than with the supplied A/V cable connection. Connect the white and red plugs (left/right audio) and S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of an A/V connecting cable (optional). In this case, the yellow (standard video) plug connection is not necessary. S VIDEO connection only will not output audio.

on a ski slope.

SUNSET&MOON**(

PROGRAM AE

You can record pictures effectively in various situations with the PROGRAM AE function. AUTO
Select to automatically record pictures effectively without the [PROGRAM AE] function.
Select to maintain the atmosphere of situations such as sunsets, general night views or reworks.

LANDSCAPE**(

SPOTLIGHT*( )
Select to shoot distant subjects clearly. This setting also prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows that comes in between the camcorder and the subject.
Items with one asterisk (*) can be adjusted to focus on subjects only a short distance away. Items with two asterisks (**) can be adjusted to focus on subjects farther away.
Select to prevent people's faces from appearing excessively white when subjects are lit by strong light.
PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) (
SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter)
You can adjust and x the exposure to the subject, so that it is recorded in suitable brightness even when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background, such as subjects in the spotlight on stage.
Select to bring out the subject such as people or owers while creating a soft background.
SPORTS* (Sports lesson) ( )
Select to minimize shake when shooting fast moving subjects.
Touch the point where you want to x and

BEACH&SKI*( )

adjust the exposure on the screen. appears. Touch [END].
To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO] [END].
Select to prevent people's faces from appearing dark in strong light or reected light, such as at a beach in midsummer or
If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is automatically set to [MANUAL].

EXPOSURE

You can x the brightness of a picture manually. When recording indoors on a clear day, for instance, you can avoid backlight shadows on people next to the window by xing the exposure to that of the wall side of the room.
Frame a white object such as a piece of
paper, to ll the screen under the same lighting conditions as you will shoot the subject. Touch [ ]. ashes quickly. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops ashing.

* Available during recording only. You cannot add effects to externally input pictures. Also, you cannot output playback pictures edited with picture effects via the DV Interface. You can save pictures edited using special effects on a Memory Stick Duo (p. 62) or record them on another tape (p. 60).
PICT. EFFECT (Picture effect)
You can add special effects to a picture during recording or playback. appears. OFF
Does not use [PICT. EFFECT] setting.
SMTH INT. REC (Smooth interval tape recording) (DCR-HC42)
Your camcorder will shoot 1 frame of the picture at a selected interval and keep them in memory until it has stored several frames. This function is useful to observe the movement of clouds or the changes of daylight. These pictures appear smooth when played back. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation.

NEG.ART

The color and brightness are reversed.
Pictures appear in sepia.

B&W

Pictures appear in black and white.

SOLARIZE

[a]: Recording [b]: Interval
/ to select a desired interval time (1 to 120 seconds) . Touch [REC START]. Recording starts and changes to red.
To interrupt, touch [REC STOP] in step. To resume, touch [REC START]. To cancel, touch [REC STOP], then [END].
When your camcorder has shot several frames, it records them on the tape, after performing the END SEARCH function depending on the interval length. Do not turn off the power or disconnect the power source while a message is displayed on the screen. The camcorder will shoot several frames for the rst and last shots of the Smooth interval recording. Smooth interval recording is released when approximately 12 hours have elapsed after shooting has begun. Sounds are not recorded. The last few frames may not be recorded if the battery or tape has run out. There may be discrepancies in the interval. If you adjust the focus manually, you can record clear pictures even if the light changes ([FOCUS], p. 42). You can silence the beeps during recording.

DEMO MODE

The default setting is [ON], allowing you to view the demonstration in about 10 minutes, after you have removed both a cassette and a Memory Stick Duo from your camcorder, and slide the POWER switch down to turn on the CAMERATAPE lamp.

You cannot delete [MENU] and [P-MENU SET UP].

3 Touch

/ to select a menu [YES] item, then touch. The menu item is added to the end of list.
Customizing Personal Menu (continued) Arranging the order of menu items displayed on Personal Menu

[SORT].

2 Touch the menu item you want to

3 Touch 4 Touch

/ to move the menu item to the desired place.
To sort more items, repeat steps 2 to 4.

5 Touch [END]

You cannot move [P-MENU SET UP].
Initializing the Personal Menu settings (Reset)
Touch [P-MENU SET UP] [RESET] [YES] [YES] . If the desired menu item is not displayed, touch /.
Connecting to a VCR or TV

A/V jack 1

To i.LINK (IEEE1394) jack 3

i.LINK compliant device

DV Interface : Signal ow
A/V connecting cable (supplied)
Connect the A/V connecting cable to your camcorder or the Handycam Station. The A/V jack works as an input as well as an output, switching automatically depending on the operational status.
A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional)
When connecting to another device via the S VIDEO jack, by using the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional), pictures can be reproduced more faithfully than with the supplied A/V cable connection. Connect the white and red plugs (left/right audio) and S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of an A/V connecting cable (optional). In this case, the yellow (standard video) plug connection is not necessary. S VIDEO connection only will not output audio.

i.LINK cable (optional)

Use an i.LINK cable (optional) to connect
your camcorder to another device. The video and audio signals are transmitted digitally, producing high quality pictures. Note that you cannot output the picture and sound separately. Connect the A/V connecting cable to the output jack of a device you are dubbing a picture from, or to the input jack of another device for dubbing a picture from your camcorder. When you are connecting your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video jack, and the red (right channel) or the white (left channel) plug to the audio jack on the VCR or the TV. When you connect a device via an A/V connecting cable (supplied), set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL] (the default setting) (p. 56) to prevent the screen display dubbed with pictures. Do not connect A/V connecting cables to both your camcorder and the Handycam Station at the same time. The image and the sound might be distorted.

Marking images on the Memory Stick Duo with specic information
(Image protection/Print mark)
When you are using a Memory Stick Duo with the write-protect tab, make sure the write-protect tab on the Memory Stick Duo is not set to the write-protect position (p. 107).
Selecting still images for printing (Print mark)
The DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard is used to select images for printing on your camcorder. By marking images that you want to print out, you do not need to reselect them when you print them out. (You cannot specify the number of printouts.)
Preventing accidental erasure (Image protection)
You can select and mark images to prevent accidental erasure.

[PRINT MARK].

3 Touch the image that you want to

print out later.

PRINT MARK

[PROTECT].

protect.

1010002 2/ 10

appears

PROTECT

[END].
To cancel image protection, touch the image again to cancel image protection in step 3.
To cancel Print mark, touch the image again to cancel Print mark in step 3. Do not mark images on your camcorder if the Memory Stick Duo already has some images with the Print mark put on using other devices. This may change the information of the images with the Print mark put on using the other device.

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].

Installing the software and First Step Guide on a computer
You need to install the software etc., with the supplied CD-ROM on your computer before connecting your camcorder and your computer. Once you install it, the installation is not required thereafter. The software to be used varies depending on the OS system you are using. Windows computer: Picture Package (including ImageMixer VCD2) Macintosh computer: ImageMixer VCD2 For the details on the software, refer to First Step Guide.

For Macintosh users

When using ImageMixer VCD2 OS: Mac OS X (v10.1.5 or later) CPU: iMac, eMac, iBook, PowerBook, PowerMac G3/G4/G5 series Memory: 128 MB or more Hard disk: Available memory required for installation: 250 MB or more Available free hard disk space recommended: 4 GB or more (depending on the size of the image les edited) Display: Minimum 768 dots, colors (This product will not operate correctly at less than 768 dots or 256 colors.) Application: QuickTime 4 or later (QuickTime 5 recommended) Other: Disc drive When only copying pictures recorded on a Memory Stick Duo on a computer OS: Mac OS 9.1/9.2 or Mac OS X (v 10.0/v 10.1/v 10.2/v 10.3) Application: QuickTime 3.0 or later (This must be installed to play back movies.) Others: USB port (This must be provided as standard)
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 and use the standard software in the OS.
Installing on a Windows computer
Log on as Administrators for installation for Windows 2000/Windows XP.
1 Conrm that your camcorder is 2 Turn on the computer.
not connected to the computer.
Close all applications running on the computer before installing the software.
3 Place the CD-ROM in the disc
drive of your computer. The installation screen appears.
If the screen does not appear
Double-click [My Computer]. Double-click [PICTUREPACKAGE]

(Disc drive).*

* Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary depending on the computer.
7 Read [License Agreement], check
[I accept the terms of the license agreement] when you agree, then click [Next].

4 Click [Install].

Depending on the OS on the computer, a message appears notifying you that First Step Guide cannot be installed automatically with the InstallShield Wizard. In such a case, manually copy First Step Guide to your computer according to the message instructions.

The installation of ImageMixer VCD2 starts.
For details on how to use ImageMixer VCD2, refer to softwares on-line help.

drive of your computer.

4 Double-click CD-ROM icon.

Viewing First Step Guide

Displaying First Step Guide
Starting up on a Windows computer
Viewing with Microsoft Internet Explorer Ver.6.0 or later is recommended. Double-click the icon on the desktop.
For inquires about this software
Pixela User Support Center
Pixela Home Page Windows: http://www.ppackage.com/ Macintosh: http://www.ImageMixer.com/ North America (Los Angeles) Telephone: +1-213-341-0163 Europe (U.K.) Telephone: +44-1489-564-764 Asia (Philippines) Telephone: +63-2-438-0090
You can also start by selecting [Start], [Programs] ([All Programs] for Windows XP), [Picture Package], and [FirstStepGuide], then start up [FirstStepGuide].
To view First Step Guide in HTML without using automatic installation, copy the desired language folder from the [FirstStepGuide] folder on the CD-ROM, and then double-click index.html. Refer to FirstStepGuide.pdf in the following cases: When printing First Step Guide When First Step Guide is not displayed correctly due to the browser setting even in recommended environment. When the HTML version of First Step Guide is not installed automatically.

On Copyrights

Music works, sound recording or other third party musical contents you may acquire from CDs, the Internet or other sources (the Music Contents) are the copyrighted work of the respective owners thereof and are protected by copyright laws and other applicable laws of each country/ region. Except to the extent expressly permitted by applicable laws, you are not permitted to use (including, without limitation, copying, modifying, reproducing, uploading, transmitting or placing to the external network accessible to the public, transferring, distributing, lending, licensing, selling and publishing) any of the Music Contents without obtaining authorization or approval of the respective owners thereof. License of Picture Package by Sony Corporation would not be construed as conferring to you by implication, estoppel or otherwise, any license or right to use the Music Contents.
Starting up on a Macintosh computer
Double-click FirstStepGuide.pdf.
To view the PDF, Adobe Reader is needed. If it is not installed on your computer, you can download it from the Adobe Systems web page: http://www.adobe.com/

The power turns off frequently although the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate.
A problem has occurred in the remaining battery time indicator, or the battery pack has not been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again to correct the indication (p. 10).
The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.
The temperature of the environment is too high or too low, or the battery pack has not been charged enough. This is not a malfunction. Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one. It may be damaged (p. 10, 109). The indicated time may not be correct depending on the environment of use. When you open or close the LCD panel, it takes about 1 minute to display the correct remaining battery time.
The battery pack is quickly discharged.
The temperature of the environment is too high or low, or the battery pack has not been charged enough. This is not a malfunction. Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one. It may be damaged (p. 10, 109).
A problem occurs when the camcorder is connected to the AC Adaptor.
Turn off the power, and disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet. Then, connect it again.
Troubleshooting (continued)

LCD screen/viewnder

A rippling effect appears on the LCD screen when you touch it.
This is not a malfunction. Do not press hard on the LCD screen.
An unknown picture appears on the LCD screen or viewnder.
The camcorder is in [DEMO MODE] (p. 51). Touch the LCD screen or insert a cassette or a Memory Stick Duo to cancel [DEMO MODE].
An unknown indicator appears on the screen.
Refer to the indicator list (p. 100).
The picture remains on the LCD screen.
This occurs if you disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet or remove the battery pack without turning off the power rst. This is not a malfunction.
You cannot turn the LCD backlight off. (DCR-HC42)
During Easy Handycam operation (p. 20), you cannot turn the LCD backlight on/off using the DISP/BATT INFO.
The buttons do not appear on the touch panel.
Touch the LCD screen lightly. Press DISP/BATT INFO on your camcorder (or DISPLAY on the Remote Commander) (p. 16).
The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not work at all.

Set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL] (p. 56). You cannot input a signal to your camcorder if you press DISP/BATT INFO while [DISP OUTPUT] is set to [V-OUT/PANEL] (p. 56).
Pictures from connected devices cannot be zoomed.
You cannot zoom the pictures from connected devices on your camcorder (p. 25).
Time code and other information appears in the display of the connected device.
Set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL] while connected with an A/V connecting cable (p. 56).
You cannot dub correctly using the A/V connecting cable.
Set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL] (p. 56). The A/V connecting cable is not connected properly. Make sure that the A/V connecting cable is connected to the proper jack, i.e. to the output jack of a device you are dubbing a picture from, or to the input jack of another device for dubbing a picture from your camcorder.
New sound added to a recorded tape is not heard.
Adjust [AUDIO MIX] from the [ST1] (original sound) side until the sound is heard appropriately (p. 65).
Still pictures cannot be dubbed from a tape to a Memory Stick Duo.
You cannot record or a distorted picture may be recorded if the tape has been used repeatedly for recording.
Movies cannot be dubbed from a tape to a Memory Stick Duo.
You cannot record or a distorted picture may be recorded in the following situations: The tape has a blank section. The tape has been used repeatedly for recording. The input signal has been interrupted or cut.
You cannot input pictures.
You cannot input pictures while [DISP OUTPUT] is set to [V-OUT/PANEL] (p. 56). You cannot input pictures if you press the DISP/BATT INFO button.
The picture appears distorted or dark.
A/V connecting cables are connected to both your camcorder and the Handycam Station. Disconnect one of the A/V connecting cables.

Connecting to a computer

The computer does not recognize your camcorder.
Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, then connect it again securely. Set the (USB) ON/OFF switch on the Handycam Station to ON. Connect the Handycam Station to the camcorder securely. Disconnect USB devices other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the computer. Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect them again correctly.
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.

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.
Be careful not to apply excessive force when writing on a memo area on a Memory Stick Duo. Do not attach a label or the like on a Memory Stick Duo or a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. When you carry or store a Memory Stick Duo, put it in its case. Do not touch, or allow metallic objects to come into contact with the terminals. Do not bend, drop or apply strong force to the Memory Stick Duo. Do not disassemble or modify the Memory Stick Duo. Continued
About the Memory Stick (continued)
Do not let the Memory Stick Duo get wet. Be careful to keep Memory Stick Duo media out of the reach of small children. There is danger that a child might swallow it. Do not insert anything other than a Memory Stick Duo into the Memory Stick Duo slot. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
On image data compatibility
Image data les recorded on a Memory Stick Duo by your camcorder conform to the Design Rule for Camera File Systems universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). On your camcorder, you cannot play back still images recorded on other devices (DCRTRV900 or DSC-D700/D770) that do not conform to the universal standard. (These models are not sold in some regions.) If you cannot use a Memory Stick Duo that has been used with another device, format it with your camcorder (p. 47). Note that formatting erases all information on the Memory Stick Duo. You may not be able to play back images with your camcorder: When playing back image data modied on your computer. When playing back image data recorded with other devices.

On a location for use

Do not use or keep the Memory Stick Duo in the following locations.
Places subject to extremely high temperature, such as a car parked outside in the summer. Places under direct sunlight. Places with extremely high humidity or subject to corrosive gases.
On the Memory Stick Duo adaptor
After inserting a Memory Stick Duo into the Memory Stick Duo adaptor, you can use it with a standard Memory Stick compliant device.
When using a Memory Stick Duo with a Memory Stick compliant device, be sure to insert the Memory Stick Duo into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. When inserting a Memory Stick Duo into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor, make sure the Memory Stick Duo is inserted facing in the correct direction, then insert it all the way in. Note that improper use may damage the device. Also, if you force the Memory Stick Duo into the Memory Stick Duo slot in the wrong direction, the Memory Stick Duo slot may be damaged. Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo adaptor without a Memory Stick Duo attached. Doing so may result in malfunctions of the unit.

About the i.LINK Baud rate
i.LINK's maximum baud rate varies according to the device. There are three types. S100 (approx. 100Mbps*) S200 (approx. 200Mbps) S400 (approx. 400Mbps)
Maintenance and precautions
The baud rate is listed under Specications in the operating instructions of each piece of equipment. It is also indicated near the i.LINK interface on some devices. The maximum baud rate for a device that does not have any indication (such as this unit) is S100. 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?

On use and care
Do not use or store the camcorder and accessories in the following locations. Anywhere extremely hot or cold. 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 elds 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 viewnder, or the lens may be exposed to direct sunlight. This damages the inside of the viewnder or the LCD screen. Anywhere very humid. Operate your camcorder on DC 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, pull it by the plug and not the cord. Do not damage the power cord such as by placing anything heavy on it. Keep metal contacts clean. Continued