Using a Computer

What you can do with Windows computer (DCR-HC53E/54E).47 Installing the First Step Guide and software (DCR-HC53E/54E).48 Viewing First Step Guide (DCRHC53E/54E)..50

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting..51 Warning indicators and messages...56
Playing the picture on a TV.. 26
Table of Contents (Continued)

Additional Information

Using your camcorder abroad. 58 Maintenance and precautions. 59
Usable cassette tapes. 59 About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack.. 60 About i.LINK.. 61 On using your camcorder. 62

Specifications. 65

Quick Reference
Identifying parts and controls. 68 Indicators displayed during recording/playback. 71 Index.. 74
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 NP-FH30 (1) (p. 10, 60) USB cable (1) (DCR-HC53E/HC54E) (p. 69)
Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 10) CD-ROM Handycam Application Software (1) (DCR-HC53E/54E)(p. 47) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 26, 43)
Step 2: Charging the battery pack
With the v mark facing down DC IN jack To the wall outlet (wall socket)

POWER switch

AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead)
You can charge the InfoLITHIUM battery pack (H series) (p. 60) after attaching it to your camcorder.

b Notes

You cannot attach any InfoLITHIUM battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder.
4 Connect the power cord (mains
lead) to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet (wall socket).

CHG (charge) lamp

1 Align the terminals of the battery
pack and your camcorder 1, then attach the battery pack and click it into place 2.
2 Slide the POWER switch in the
direction of the arrow to OFF(CHG) (The default setting). The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. 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 camcorder and the DC plug.

760 890

380 445
* Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/off and zooming.
All times measured under the following conditions: Top: Recording with LCD screen. Bottom: Recording with viewfinder while the LCD panel closed.

Playing time

Battery pack LCD panel opened LCD panel closed

370 845

465 1065
On the battery pack Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to OFF(CHG). The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or the Battery Info (p. 11) will not be correctly displayed under the following conditions. The battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack is damaged.
Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time
Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. If you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder or change the POWER switch position.

4 Move to [D] (day) with

, then set with / and repeat for the hour and minute.
5 Make sure the date and time
settings are correct, then touch. The clock starts. Getting Started
Touch the button on the LCD screen. POWER switch

To turn off the power

Slide the POWER switch to OFF(CHG).
To reset the date and time
You can set the desired date and time by touching t [PAGE2] t [CLOCK SET] (p. 28).
If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. In that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then set the date and time again (p. 65). At the time of purchase, the power is 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. 42).
1 While pressing the green button,
slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to turn on the respective lamp. CAMERA: To record on a tape. PLAY/EDIT: To play or edit pictures. The [CLOCK SET] screen appears.

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

Recording in mirror mode

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side (2).
A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the image will be normal when recorded.

* Horizontal lines may appear at the top, bottom, or in the center of the screen. This is not a malfunction. **Pictures output from the DV Interface (i.LINK) cannot be played back smoothly in slow mode.

Recording sound

Insert a recorded cassette into your camcorder beforehand.
1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. 2 Touch (Play/Pause) to play back the tape, then touch it again at the point where you want to start recording the sound. 3 Touch t [PAGE3] t [A DUB CTRL] t [AUDIO DUB]. X appears.
60min A DUB CTRL 0:00:00:00

2 Touch [

RET.] t
To return to the normal playback mode, touch (Play/Pause) twice (once from frame playback).
You will not hear the recorded sound. You may see mosaic-like images of the previously played picture.
A DUB CTRL (Audio dubbing)
Using the internal stereo microphone (p. 68), you can add sound to a tape already recorded in 12-bit mode (p. 41) without erasing the original sound.
You cannot record additional audio: When the tape has been recorded in the 16-bit mode (p. 41). When the tape has been recorded in the LP mode.

AUDIO DUB

4 Touch (Play). Your camcorder starts audio recording via the internal stereo microphone. appears while recording the new sound in stereo 2 (ST2) during the playback of the tape.
5 Touch (Stop) when you want to stop recording. To dub on other scenes, repeat step 2 to select scenes, then touch [AUDIO DUB]. 6 Touch [ RET.] t.
To check the recorded sound
1 Play back the tape on which you have recorded audio (p. 22). 2 Touch t [PAGE1] t [MENU]. 3 Select (PLAYER SET) for the DCRHC51E/HC53E, or (VCR SET) for the DCR-HC52E/HC54E, then touch / to select [AUDIO MIX], then touch [EXEC].
VCR SET AUDIO MIX ST1 ST2
4 Touch / to adjust the balance of the original sound (ST1) and the new sound (ST2), then touch [EXEC]. b Notes
The original sound (ST1) is output at the default setting.
REC CTRL (Recording control) (DCR-HC52E/HC54E)

See page 45.

See page 33.

Menu items

Available menu items (z) vary depending on which lamp is lit. During Easy Handycam operation, the following settings are automatically applied (p. 17). CAMERA PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam

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
When you connect your camcorder to a wall outlet (wall socket), [A.SHUT OFF] is automatically set to [NEVER].
DISP OUT (Display output)
Shows displays such as the time code on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder.

V-OUT/LCD

Shows displays such as the time code on the TV screen, LCD screen, and in the viewfinder.
Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders
You can dub images played back on your camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. You can connect your camcorder to VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders, using the A/V connecting cable (1), the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (2), or the i.LINK cable (3). 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.

If you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. Overall operations/Easy Handycam.. 51 Batteries/Power sources.. 51 LCD screen/viewfinder. 52 Cassette tapes.. 52 Recording.. 53 Playback.. 54 Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to other devices.. 54 Connecting to a computer.. 55 Functions that cannot be used together.. 55 Settings change during Easy Handycam operation.
During Easy Handycam operation, the settings of the functions that are not displayed on the screen return to their defaults (p. 17, 36).
The menu item settings have changed unexpectedly.
The following settings return to the default settings automatically when you set the POWER switch to OFF(CHG) for more than 12 hours. backlight [SPOT FOCUS] [FOCUS] [SPOT METER] [SCENE SEL.] [EXPOSURE] [WHT BAL] [AUDIO MIX]
Overall operations/Easy Handycam
The power does not turn on.
Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 10). Use the AC Adaptor to connect to a wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 10).

The camcorder gets warm.

The camcorder may get warmer while you use it. This is not a malfunction.

Batteries/Power sources

The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it after about 1 minute. Press the RESET button (p. 69) using a sharp-pointed object. (If you press the RESET button, all settings are reset.)
The power abruptly turns off.
When approximately 5 minutes have elapsed while you do not operate your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off (A.SHUT OFF). Change the setting of [A.SHUT OFF] (p. 42), or turn on the power again (p. 13), or use the AC Adaptor. Charge the battery pack (p. 10). The battery is fully discharged, or almost discharged.

Buttons do not work.

During Easy Handycam operation, not all buttons are functional (p. 18).
The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged.
Slide the POWER switch to OFF(CHG) (p. 10).
Troubleshooting (Continued)
Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 10). Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the wall outlet (wall socket) properly (p. 10). The battery charge is completed (p. 10).

You cannot install the supplied software, Picture Motion Browser, on a Macintosh computer.
You can install Picture Motion Browser only on a Windows computer.
Warning indicators and messages
Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators
If indicators appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, check the following. Some symptoms you can fix by yourself. If the problem persists even after you have tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis display) C:04:ss
The battery pack is not an InfoLITHIUM battery pack (H series). Use an InfoLITHIUM battery pack (H series) (p. 60). Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of your camcorder securely (p. 10). them of the 5-digit code, which starts from E.
E (Battery level warning)
The battery pack is nearly used up. Depending on the operating, environment, or battery conditions, E may flash, even if there are approximately 5 to 10 minutes remaining.
% (Moisture condensation warning)*
Eject the cassette, remove the power source, and then leave it for about 1 hour with the cassette lid open (p. 62).
Q (Warning indicators pertaining to the tape) Slow flashing:
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.

To prevent a blank section from being created on the tape
Go to the end of the recorded section using END SEARCH (p. 24) before you begin the next recording in the following cases:
You have played back the tape. You have used EDIT SEARCH.
REC: The cassette can be recorded. SAVE: The cassette cannot be recorded (write-protected).

REC SAVE

Copyright signal
x When you play back If the cassette you play back on your camcorder contains copyright signals, you cannot copy it to a tape in another video camera connected to your camcorder. x For DCR-HC52E/HC54E: When you record You cannot record software on your camcorder that contains copyright control signals for copyright protection of software. [Cannot record due to copyright protection.] appears on the LCD screen, or on the viewfinder if you try to record such software. Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals on the tape when it records.
x When labeling the cassette Be sure to place the label only on the locations shown in the following illustration so as not to cause a malfunction of your camcorder.
Do not put a label along this border.

Labeling position

x After using the cassette Rewind the tape to the beginning to avoid distortion of the picture or the sound. The cassette should then be put in its case, and stored in an upright position. x When cleaning the gold-plated connector Generally, clean the gold-plated connector on a cassette with a cotton-wool swab after every 10 times it has been ejected. If the gold-plated connector on the cassette is dirty or dusty, the remaining tape indicator may not show correctly.
x When not using your camcorder for a long time Remove the cassette and store it.

Gold-plated connector

Maintenance and precautions (Continued)
About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack
This unit is compatible with an InfoLITHIUM battery pack (H series). Your camcorder operates only with an InfoLITHIUM battery pack. InfoLITHIUM H series battery packs have the mark.
What is an InfoLITHIUM battery pack?
An InfoLITHIUM battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between your camcorder and an optional AC Adaptor/ charger. The InfoLITHIUM battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in minutes.

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).

To use the battery pack effectively
Battery pack performance decreases when the surrounding temperature is 10 C (50 F) or below, and the length of time you can use the battery pack becomes shorter. In that case, do one of the following to use the battery pack for a longer time. Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up, and insert it in your camcorder right before you start taking shots.

About battery life

Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant, it is probably time to replace it with a new one. Each batterys life is governed by storage, operating and environmental conditions.
IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
About the i.LINK Baud rate
i.LINKs maximum baud rate varies according to the device. There are 3 types. S100 (approx. 100Mbps*) S200 (approx. 200Mbps) S400 (approx. 400Mbps) The baud rate is listed under Specifications in the operating instructions of each piece of equipment. It is also indicated near the i.LINK interface on some devices. 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?

About i.LINK
The DV Interface on this unit is an i.LINKcompliant DV Interface. This section describes the i.LINK standard and its features.

What is i.LINK?

i.LINK is a digital serial interface for transferring digital video, digital audio, and other data to other i.LINK-compatible devices. You can also control other devices using the i.LINK. i.LINK-compatible devices can be connected using an i.LINK cable. Possible applications are operations and data transactions with various digital AV devices. When two or more i.LINK-compatible devices are daisy-chained with the unit, operation becomes possible from any device in the chain. Note that operation method may vary, or data transactions may not be possible, depending on specifications and characteristics of the connected devices.
Normally, only one device can be connected to this unit with an i.LINK cable. When connecting this unit to an i.LINK-compatible device having two or more DV Interfaces, refer to the operating instructions of the device to be connected.

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.

A Remaining battery (approx.) B Recording mode (SP or LP) (41) C Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) D Recording: Tape counter (hour: minute: second) Playback: Time code (hour: minute: second: frame) E Recording capacity of the tape (approx.) (41)
F Function button (28) G Guide button (23) H Tape transport indicator

Viewing

I Video operation buttons (22)
Indicators displayed during recording/playback (Continued)
Indicators when you made changes
You can use [DISP GUIDE] (p. 72) to check the function of each indicator that appears on the LCD screen.
Some of the indicators may not appear when you use [DISP GUIDE].

Indicator

Meaning

SCENE SEL. (30)

Picture effect (37) n White balance (32) Wide select (38) SteadyShot off (38)

Upper left

Upper right

0:00:00 60min

EDITSEARCH (38)
The content and the position of the indicator are normal. It may differ from the actual display.
Data code during recording

Bottom

Center

Indicator Meaning

The date/time during recording and the camera setting data will be recorded automatically. They do not appear on the screen during recording, but you can check them as [DATA CODE] during playback (p. 33).

AUDIO MODE (41)

Checking the screen indicators (Display guide)

DV input (45)

You can easily check the meaning of each indicator that appears on the LCD screen.
1 Touch [GUIDE] t [DISP GUIDE].
NightShot plus (20) %Z Warning (56)
Flexible spot meter (30)/ Manual exposure (31) 9 Manual focus (29) Backlight (21)
2 Touch the area including the indicator that you want to check. The meanings of the indicators in the area are listed on the screen. If you cannot find the indicator you want to check, touch [PAGE r]/[PAGE R] to toggle.
To finish the operation, touch [END].
You can also operate by touching [DISP GUIDE]. t

Numeric

12BIT.41 16BIT.41 16:9 WIDE..38 21-pin adaptor..27 4:3...38 DISP GUIDE (Display guide).. 72 DISP OUT (Display output). 42 Display indicators. 71 Dubbing. 43 LETTER BOX..40 LP (Long Play). 41
MANUAL SET menu.. 37 Menu.28, 36 Mirror mode..21 Moisture condensation.62 MONOTONE.. 32 MOSAIC.. 37 MOSC. FADER. 32
A DUB CTRL (Audio dubbing).34 AC Adaptor.10 AUDIO MIX.35 AUDIO MODE..41 A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off)..42 A/V connecting cable..26, 43

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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