User manual SONY DCR-HC42

[. . . ] 2-584-906-11 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Getting Started 9 Operating Guide Recording/ 20 Playback Using the Menu Dubbing/Editing Using a Computer Troubleshooting 36 59 70 82 DCR-HC32/HC42 Additional Information 105 Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan © 2005 Sony Corporation Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. For customers in the U. S. A. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-8228837, or visit http://www. rbrc. org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Battery pack This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. [. . . ] S VIDEO connection only will not output audio. 3 On the LCD screen, touch 80 Set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL] on the menu (p. (The default [MENU] (STANDARD SET) [A/VDV OUT] [ON] . 4 Start playback on the analog video unit. 5 Start capturing procedures on your computer. Regarding operation, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the software or the on-line help. After capturing images and sound, stop capturing procedures on your computer, and stop playback on the analog video unit. · The bundled software Picture Package or ImageMixer VCD2 does not support the signal convert function. · You may not be able to output the pictures correctly depending on the condition of the analog video signal input to your camcorder. · You cannot transfer pictures with copyright protection signals to a computer. · You can use a USB cable instead of an i. LINK cable (optional) to transfer pictures to a computer. Note, however, that the picture displayed may lack the same smoothness. · When you are using a USB cable or an i. LINK cable to connect your camcorder to a computer, make sure you insert the connectors in the correct direction. If you insert the connectors forcibly, they may be damaged, and cause a malfunction of your camcorder. 81 Using a Computer Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, remove the power source and contact your Sony dealer. Overall operations/Easy Handycam The power does not turn on. · The battery pack is discharged, running low, or not attached to the camcorder. · Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. · Use the AC Adaptor to connect to a wall outlet (p. · Insert your camcorder into the Handycam Station correctly (p. 10). The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on. · Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it after about 1 minute. If the functions still do not work, press the RESET button (p. (If you press the RESET button, all settings, including the clock setting, are reset, except the Personal Menu items. ) Buttons do not work. · During Easy Handycam operation, the available buttons are limited (p. 20). You cannot turn Easy Handycam operation on or off. · During recording or communicating with another device via USB cable, you cannot turn Easy Handycam operation on or off. 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. Previously made settings are restored when you cancel the Easy Handycam operation. [DEMO MODE] does not start. · You cannot view the demonstration when the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch is set to ON. · Eject the cassette and "Memory Stick Duo" from your camcorder (p. 18). The camcorder gets warm. · This is because the power has been turned on for a long time. This is not a malfunction. 82 Batteries/Power sources 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). [. . . ] 32 Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Zoom lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 USB jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 USB-PLY/EDT (USB-Play/ Edit). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]