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Sony DCR-HC42 - Handycam Camcorder - 1.0 MP Manual

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Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan 2-584-906-11 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide DCR-HC32/HC42 Getting Started 9 Recording/ Playback 20 Using the Menu 36 Dubbing/Editing 59 Using a Computer 70 Troubleshooting 82 Additional Information 105 © 2005 Sony Corporation

Section	Page
Read this first	2
Table of Contents	6
Getting Started	9
Step 1: Checking supplied items	9
Step 2: Charging the battery pack	10
Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly	14
Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinderThe	15
Step 5: Using the touch panel	16
Changing the language setting	16
Checking the screen indicators (Display guide)	16
Step 6: Setting the date and time	17
Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo”	18
Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture(DCR-HC42)	19
Recording/Playback	20
Recording/Playback with ease	20
Recording	22
Playback	23
Functions used for recording/playback, etc.	24
Recording	24
To use zoom	24
To record in dark places (NightShot plus)	24
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects	25
To adjust the focus for an off center subject (SPOT FOCUS)	25
To fix the exposure for the selected subject (Flexible spot meter)	25
To record in mirror mode	25
To use a tripod	25
Playback	25
To play back the images in sequence	25
To use PB zoom	25
Recording/playback	26
To check the remaining battery (Battery Info)	26
To turn off the operation confirmation beep	26
To use special effects	26
To initialize the settings	26
Other part names and functions	26
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	36
Using the menu items	36
Menu items	38
CAMERA SET menu	40
MEMORY SET menu	45
PICT.APPLI. menu	48
EDIT/PLAY menu	52
STANDARD SET menu	53
TIME/LANGU. menu	56
Customizing Personal Menu	57
Dubbing/Editing	59
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 specific information (Image protection/Print mark)	66
Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer)	67
Jacks to connect external devices	69
Using a Computer	70
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	82
Troubleshooting	82
Warning indicators and messages	100
Additional Information	105
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
Specifications	116