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3-278-984-11(1)
Digital Video Camera Recorder

Getting Started 9

Operating Guide

Recording/ 17 Playback

Using the Menu Dubbing/Editing 58 68
DCR-HC51E/HC52E/ HC53E/HC54E
Using a Computer Troubleshooting Additional Information Quick Reference

2008 Sony Corporation

Read this first
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC54E Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

WARNING

To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

CAUTION

Replace the battery with the specified type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
For customers in the U.S.A.
If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). The number below is for the FCC related matters only.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC52E Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (i.LINK, etc.) again.

Battery pack

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 1080075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61,70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.

About this manual

Black point White, red, blue or green point
Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause malfunctions. Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction. Take pictures of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at dusk.
The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used in this manual for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different. The illustrations used on this manual are based on the model DCR-HC54E. The model name is indicated on the bottom of your camcorder. Design and specifications of recording media and accessories are subject to change without notice.
About the Carl Zeiss lens
Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF* measurement system for
video cameras and offers a quality typical of a Carl Zeiss lens.
* MTF stands for Modulation Transfer Function. The number value indicates the amount of light from a subject coming into the lens.

Table of Contents

Read this first.. 2

Notes on use.. 4

Using the Menu
Using the menu items.. 28
Operation button items..29 Menu items..36 MANUAL SET menu.37

P EFFECT

Getting Started
Step 1: Checking supplied items..9 Step 2: Charging the battery pack... 10 Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time. 13
Changing the language setting... 14

CAMERA SET menu.38

D ZOOM/WIDE SEL/ STEADYSHOT, etc.
PLAYER SET/ VCR SET menu..39

AUDIO MIX

LCD/VF SET menu..40
LCD B.L./LCD COLOR/VF B.L., etc
Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording. 15 Step 5: Inserting a Cassette. 16

TAPE SET menu.41

REC MODE/AUDIO MODE/ REMAIN

SETUP MENU menu.41

Recording/Playback

The indicator (A) changes from [STBY] to [REC]. To stop recording, press REC START/ STOP again.

60min REC 0:00:00

* During Easy Handycam operation, you can only record in the SP mode.
Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam) (Continued)

Playback

Slide the POWER switch A in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. Touch the buttons on the screen D as follows.
If the POWER switch is set to OFF(CHG), slide it while pressing the green button.
Touch , then touch start playback.
A GUIDE (p. 23) B Stop C Play/Pause toggles as you touch it D Rewind/Fast forward
x To cancel Easy Handycam operation
Press EASY C again. disappears from the screen D.
x Adjustable menu settings during Easy Handycam operation
Touch to display adjustable menu settings. See page 28 for details on setting.
Almost all the settings return to their defaults automatically (p. 36). Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you want to add any effects or settings to the images.
x Unavailable button during Easy Handycam
During Easy Handycam operation, the. (back light) button (p. 21) is unavailable. [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation.] appears if an attempted operation is not available in Easy Handycam mode.
Open the lens cover (p. 15).
POWER switch REC START/ STOP A

REC START/STOP B

Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the CAMERA lamp.
Press REC START/STOP A (or B).

[STBY]

To stop recording, press REC START/STOP A (or B) again.

Recording (Continued)

Zooming
You can magnify images up to 40 times the original size with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons on the LCD frame.
You can set [D ZOOM] (p. 38) if you want to zoom to a level greater than 40.
Recording in dark places (NightShot plus)
Wider range of view: (Wide angle)

Infrared port

Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON. ( and [NIGHTSHOT PLUS] appear.)
b Notes Close view: (Telephoto)
The NightShot plus function uses infrared light. Therefore, do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects. Remove the conversion lens (optional) if it is attached. Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 29) when it is hard to focus automatically. Do not use the NightShot plus function in bright places. This may cause a malfunction.
Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.
[STEADYSHOT] may not reduce image blurring as desired when the power zoom lever is set to the T (Telephoto) side. Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom lever. If you move your finger off the power zoom lever, the operation sound of the power zoom lever may also be recorded. You cannot change the zoom speed with the zoom buttons on the LCD frame. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto.

[END SCH] (END SEARCH) will not work once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape. Touch t [PAGE1], then touch [END SCH].

60min 0:00:00

2 Select
(CAMERA SET) with , then touch [EXEC].
3 Select [EDITSEARCH] with

, then touch [EXEC].

4 Select [ON] with

then touch [EXEC] t

60min STBY

0:00:00

SPOT FOCUS MENU

FOCUS SCENE SEL.

SPOT METER END SCH

DISP GUIDE EXPO SURE

EDIT FN
Touch here again 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 finished.

5 Touch and hold

(to go backward)/ (to go forward) and release it at the point where you want the recording to start.
[END SCH] will not work correctly when there is a blank section between recorded sections on the tape.
Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review)
You can view about 2 seconds of the scene recorded just before you stopped the tape.
This operation is also available when the POWER switch is set to PLAY/EDIT.
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.

5 Touch

The last 2 seconds (approx.) of the most recently recorded scene are played back. Then, your camcorder is set to standby.
Playing the picture on a TV
You can connect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or a VCR using the A/V connecting cable (1) or the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (2). Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 10). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.
Device without an S VIDEO jack Device with an S VIDEO jack

(Black)

(Yellow)
A/V Remote Connector (White)
(White) (Red) (Red) (Yellow)

: Signal flow

VCRs or TVs
A A/V connecting cable (supplied)
Connect to the input jack of another device.
B 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, 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. In this case, the yellow (standard video) plug connection is not necessary. S VIDEO connection only will not output audio.
When connecting your camcorder to a TV through a VCR
Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.), if the VCR has an input selector.
When your TV is monaural (Only one audio input jack)
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR.
You can display the time code on the TV screen by setting [DISP OUT] to [V-OUT/LCD] (p. 42).
If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin adaptor (EUROCONNECTOR)
You need the 21-pin adaptor (optional) to connect your camcorder to a TV for viewing recorded images. This adaptor is designed for output use only.

TV/VCR

Using the menu items
1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow
repeatedly to turn on the respective lamp. CAMERA lamp: settings for recording on a tape PLAY/EDIT lamp: settings for viewing/editing
2 Touch the LCD screen to select the menu item.
Unavailable items will be grayed out.
x To use the operation buttons on PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3
For details of the button items, see page 29.
1 Touch. 2 Touch the desired page. 3 Touch the desired button. 4 Select the desired setting, then touch t (Close). b Notes
With some settings, you do not have to touch.
2 Select the desired menu. Touch / to select the item, then touch [EXEC]. (The process in step 3 and 4 is the same as that in step 2.) 3 Select the desired item. 4 Customize the item. After finishing the settings, touch (close) to hide the menu screen. Each touch of [ RET.] takes you to the previous screen.
x To use menu items during Easy Handycam operation
1 Touch. 2 Select the desired button. 3 Change your item setting. After finishing the settings, touch (close). b Notes
Cancel Easy Handycam operation to use menu items normally.

x To use menu items

For details of the items, see page 36.
1 Touch t [MENU] on [PAGE1]. The menu index screen appears.

Operation button items

Available operation buttons vary depending on the position of the lamp and the display (PAGE). The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. The available functions during Easy Handycam operation are marked with *. See page 28 for details on selecting button items.

LP (LP)

Increases the recording time to 1.5 times the SP mode (Long Play). b Notes
If you record in the LP mode, pictures may appear mosaic-like or sound may be interrupted when you play back the tape on other camcorders or VCRs. When you mix recordings in the SP mode and in the LP mode on one tape, the playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly between the scenes.

LANGUAGE

You can select the language to be used on the LCD screen.
Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]] (simplified English) for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options.

DEMO MODE

The default setting is [ON], allowing you to view the demonstration about 10 minutes after you have removed a cassette from your camcorder, and slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the CAMERA lamp.
The demonstration will be suspended in situations such as those described below. When you touch the screen during the demonstration. (The demonstration starts again after about 10 minutes.) When a cassette is inserted. When the POWER switch is set to other than CAMERA.

AUDIO MODE

B 12BIT
Records in the 12-bit mode (2 stereo sounds).

16BIT (

Records in the 16-bit mode (1 stereo sound with high quality).

REMAIN

B AUTO
Displays the remaining tape indicator for about 8 seconds in situations such as those described below.
When you set the POWER switch to PLAY/ EDIT or CAMERA with a cassette inserted. When you touch (Play/Pause).
Always displays the remaining tape indicator.

OTHERS menu

WORLD TIME, etc. The default settings are marked with B. See page 28 for details on selecting menu items.

GUIDEFRAME

You can display the frame and check that the subject is horizontal or vertical by setting [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON]. The frame is not recorded. Press DISP/ BATT INFO to make the frame disappear.
Placing the subject at the cross point of the guide frame makes a balanced composition.

WORLD TIME

When using your camcorder abroad, you can set the time difference by touching / , the clock will be adjusted in accordance with the time difference. If you set the time difference to 0, the clock returns to the originally set time.
A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off)

B 5min

The camcorder is automatically turned off when you do not operate your camcorder for more than approximately 5 minutes.
The camcorder is not automatically turned off. b Notes

There is less than 5 minutes remaining on the tape. No cassette is inserted.* The write-protect tab on the cassette is set to lock (p. 59).*

C:21:ss

Moisture condensation has occurred. Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour, then reinsert the cassette (p. 62).

Fast flashing:

The tape has run out.*

C:22:ss

Clean the head using a cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 63).
Z (Eject cassette warning)* Slow flashing:
The write-protect tab on the cassette is set to lock (p. 59).

C:31:ss / C:32:ss

Symptoms that are not described above have occurred. Remove and insert the cassette, then operate your camcorder again. Do not perform this procedure if moisture condensation has occurred (p. 62). Remove the power source. Reconnect it and operate your camcorder again. Change the cassette. Press RESET (p. 69), and operate your camcorder again.
Moisture condensation has occurred (p. 62). The self-diagnosis display code is displayed (p. 56).
* You hear a melody when the warning indicators appear on the screen (p. 32).

E:61:ss / E:62:ss

Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Inform
Examples of warning messages
If messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions. %Z Moisture condensation. Eject the cassette (p. 62) % Moisture condensation. Turn off for 1H. (p. 62) Z Reinsert the cassette. (p. 16)
Check if the cassette is damaged.
QZ The tape is locked - check the tab. (p. 59)
Using your camcorder abroad

Power supply

You can use your camcorder in any country/region using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range.

On TV color systems

Your camcorder is PAL system, so its picture can only be viewed on a PAL system TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO input jack.

System Used in

Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, etc. Brazil Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay. Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc. Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.

PAL - M PAL - N SECAM

Simple setting of the clock by time difference
You can easily set the clock to the local time abroad by entering the time difference between where you live and where you are. Select [WORLD TIME] in the (OTHERS) menu, then set the time difference (p. 42).

Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-FH70/ FH100 (optional). Frequent use of the LCD screen or a frequent playback, fast forward or rewind operation wears out the battery pack faster. We recommend using a large capacity battery pack: NP-FH70/FH100 (optional). Be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF(CHG) when not recording or playing back on your camcorder. The battery pack is also consumed when your camcorder is in recording standby or playback pause. Have spare battery packs ready for two or three times the expected recording time, and make trial recordings before making the actual recording. Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water resistant.
About the remaining battery time indicator
When the power goes off even though the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate, charge the battery pack fully again. Remaining battery time will be indicated correctly. Note, however, that the battery indication will not be restored if it is used in high temperatures for a long time, or if left in a fully charged state, or when the battery pack is frequently used. Use the remaining battery time indication as a rough guide only. The E mark that indicates low battery flashes even if there are still 5 to 10 minutes of battery time remaining, depending on the operating conditions or ambient temperature.
To charge the battery pack
Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your camcorder. We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 C to 30 C (50 F to 86 F) until the CHG (charge) lamp turns off. If you charge the battery pack outside of this temperature range, you may not be able to charge it efficiently. When charging the battery pack while the AC Adaptor is connected to your camcorder, after charging is complete, disconnect the cable from the DC IN jack on your camcorder or remove the battery pack.
About storage of the battery pack
If the battery pack is not used for a long time, fully charge the battery pack and use it up on your camcorder once a year to maintain proper function. To store the battery pack, remove it from your camcorder and put it in a dry, cool place. To discharge the battery pack on your camcorder completely, set [A.SHUT OFF] to [NEVER] on the (OTHERS) menu and leave your camcorder in tape recording standby until the power goes off (p. 42).

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.
x When 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. x If 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:
The warning message does not appear when the power is turned on. Neither % or Z flash when a cassette is inserted and video operation buttons are touched.
If moisture starts to condense, your camcorder sometimes cannot detect condensation. If this happens, the cassette is sometimes not ejected for 10 seconds after the cassette lid is opened. This is not a malfunction. Do not close the cassette lid until the cassette is ejected. x Note on moisture condensation Moisture may condense when you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place (or vice versa) or when you use your camcorder in a humid place as shown below.
When you bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a place warmed up by a heating device. When you bring your camcorder from an air conditioned car or room into a hot place outside. When you use your camcorder after a squall or a shower. When you use your camcorder in a hot and humid place.
Playback pictures do not move. Playback pictures do not appear or the sound breaks off. [x Dirty video head. Use a cleaning cassette.] appears on the screen during recording/playback. The video heads will wear after long use. If you cannot obtain a clear image even after using a cleaning cassette (optional), it might be because the video heads are worn. Please contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility to have the video heads replaced.

The position of the changes. If you did not press the right spot, start from step 2 again.
You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if it is rotated.

On handling the casing

If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth. Avoid the following to avoid damage to the finish. Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide and sunscreen. Handling with above substances on your hands. Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or vinyl objects for a long period of time.
3 Remove dust from the eyecup block with a camera blower, etc.
About care and storage of the lens
Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the following instances: When there are fingerprints on the lens surface. In hot or humid locations When the lens is exposed to salty air such as at the seaside. Store in a well-ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust. To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as described above. It is recommended that you operate your camcorder about once a month to keep it in optimum state for a long time.
4 Press the viewfinder onto the body of the camcorder. 5 Remove dust from the inside area where the eyecup block was attached with a camera blower, etc.

Specifications

System
6 Attach the eyecup block to the viewfinder, pushing it straight on until it clicks. 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 PAL color, CCIR 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 3.0 mm (1/6 type) CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Gross: Approx. pixels Effective (movie): Approx. pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 40 (Optical), (Digital) Focal length f=1.9 ~ 76 mm (3/32 ~ 3 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera In CAMERA: 36 ~ mm (1 7/16 ~ 56 3/4 in.) F1.8 ~ 4.1 Filter diameter: 30 mm (1 3/16 in.)
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 preinstalled 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. x Procedures 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 (Continued)
Color temperature [AUTO], [ONE PUSH], [INDOOR] (K), [OUTDOOR] (K) Minimum illumination 11 lx (lux) (F 1.8) 0 lx (lux) (during NightShot plus function)

Input/Output connectors

A/V Remote Connector 10-pin connector Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 (ohms) Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 (ohms) Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 (ohms) Audio signal: 327 mV (at load impedance 47 k (kilohms)), Output impedance with less than 2.2 k (kilohms) USB jack (DCR-HC53E/HC54E) mini-B DV input/output jack (DCR-HC52E/ HC54E) i.LINK Interface (IEEE1394, 4-pin connector S100) DV output jack (DCR-HC51E/HC53E) i.LINK Interface (IEEE1394, 4-pin connector S100)
During camera recording using the LCD 2.1 W Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C (32 F to 104 F) Storage temperature -20 C to + 60 C (-4 F to + 140 F) Dimensions (approx.) 114 mm (2 1/3/1/2 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts 115 mm (2 1/3/5/8 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts with supplied battery pack NP-FH30 attached Mass (approx.) 380g(13oz) main unit only 440g(15oz) including the NP-FH30 rechargeable battery pack and DVM60 cassette. Supplied accessories See page 9.

AC Adaptor AC-L200/L200B

Easy Handycam. 17, 28 EDITSEARCH.. 24, 38 END SCH (END SEARCH). 24, 53 EXPOSURE.. 31
NEG.ART..37 NightShot plus..20 NTSC.58 N.S.LIGHT (NightShot Light).. 39
FADER.. 31 First Step Guide. 47, 50 Flexible spot meter.. 30 FOCUS.. 29, 53 Frame-by-frame Playback. 34
Backlight.21, 53 Battery..10, 60 BEACH..31 BEEP.32 BLACK..32 B&W.37
ONE PUSH. 32 Operation button. 28 OTHERS menu..42 OUTDOOR. 32
Getting started. 9 GUIDEFRAME. 42
CALIBRATION.63 CAM DATA..33 CAMERA SET menu.38 Cassette..16, 59 CD-ROM..47 Charging time..11 Cleaning cassette.63 CLOCK SET.13 Computer..47
INDOOR.. 32 InfoLITHIUM battery pack.. 60 Install.. 48 i.LINK.. 61 i.LINK cable. 43, 45
P EFFECT (Picture effect). 37 PAL..54, 58 PASTEL. 37 Picture Motion Browser. 47 Playback. 18, 22, 54 PLAYER SET menu. 39 Playing time. 12 PORTRAIT (Soft portrait). 30
LANDSCAPE.. 30 LANGUAGE.. 41 LCD.. 42 LCD BRT (LCD bright). 33 LCD B.L. (LCD back light). 40 LCD COLOR.. 40 LCD screen. 15 LCD/VF SET menu. 40
REC CTRL (Recording control).. 45 REC MODE (Recording mode).. 41 Rec review.. 24
D ZOOM (Digital zoom).38 DATA CODE..33, 72 DATE/TIME.13, 33, 72 DEMO MODE.41
Recording.17, 19, 53 Recording time.12 REMAIN..41 Reversal Playback..34
V SPD PLAY (Various speed playback).. 33 VCR SET menu. 39 VF B.L. (Viewfinder back light). 40 VOL (Volume). 22 V-OUT/LCD. 42
S VIDEO cable..26, 43 SCENE SEL.30 Searching for the starting point...24 SEPIA..37 SETUP MENU menu.41 SNOW..31 SOLARIZE..37 SP (Standard Play).41 Specifications.65 SPORT (Sports lesson).31 SPOT FOCUS..29 SPOT METER.See Flexible spot meter SPOTLIGHT.30 SQUEEZE..40 STEADYSHOT.38, 53 SUNRSSUNST (Sunrise & Sunset).30
Warning indicators.. 56 Warning messages. 57 WHITE.. 31 WHT BAL (White balance).. 32 WIDE DISP (Wide display).. 40 WIDE SEL (Wide select). 38 WORLD TIME.. 42 Write-protect tab. 59

Zoom. 20

Tape counter..71 TAPE SET menu.41 Time code..71 Tripod..70 TV...26 TV color systems.58 TWILIGHT..30
USAGE GUIDE..23 USB STREAM.41 Using abroad..58

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