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DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-12(1) DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-12(1) Printed in Japan Printed on 100% recycled paper using V OC (V olatile Organic Compound)-free vegetab le oil based ink. © 2005 Sony Corporation D ig i t al V id e o C a me r a R ec o r de r O pe r a ti n g G u id e DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726- 12 (1) Using the Menu Dubbing/Editing Using [...]
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2 DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly , and retain it for future reference. WARNING T o prevent fire or shoc k hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. “Memory Stick” N50 FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM NOTICE ON THE SUPPLIED AC ADAPTOR A moulded plug com[...]
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3 DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) • Before connecting your camcorder to another device with a USB or i.LINK cable, be sure to insert the connector plug in the proper direction. If you insert the connector plug forcibly in the wrong direction, the terminal may be damaged, or this may cause a malfunction of your camcorder . • When disconnecting t[...]
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4 DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) T able of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items ............................................................... 7 Step 2: Charging the battery pack ............................................................. 8 Step 3: T urning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly ........... 12 Step [...]
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5 DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) Continued Remote Commander ............................................................................... 30 Searching quickly for a desir ed scene (Zero set memory) ............................ 30 Searching for a scene by date of r ecording (Date sear ch) ...........................31 Pla ying the picture on [...]
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6 DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) Printing recorded images (PictBr idge compliant printer) ......................... 61 Jac ks to connect external devices ........................................................... 63 Using a Computer Bef ore referring to the “First Step Guide” on y our computer ...................64 Installing the software and[...]
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7 Getting Started DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you hav e following items supplied with your camcorder . The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. “Memory Stick Duo” 16MB (1) (p . 16, 98) (DCR-PC55E) Memory Stick Duo adaptor (1) (p. 98) (DCR-PC55E) AC Adaptor (1) ([...]
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8 DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) Step 2: Charging the batter y pack Y ou can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (A series) (p. 100) after attaching it to your camcorder . • Only the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ( NP- F A50 ) can be used. POWER s witch DC IN jack Handycam Station DC plug Mains lead AC Adaptor T o the wall socket 1 Slide [...]
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9 Getting Started DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) 7 Install the camcorder onto the Handycam Station. Open the interface connector cover . Place the camcorder on the Handycam Station properly aligned as shown in the illustration and gently push down at the point indicated by the arrow to fully install. CHG (charge) lamp The CHG (charge) lamp[...]
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10 DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) T o remove your camcorder from the Handycam Station T urn the power of your camcorder of f and then press the RELEASE button and remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. RELEASE button Close the interface connector cov er . T o remove the batter y pack T urn off the power . Open the battery cov er a[...]
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11 Getting Started DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) • The po wer will not be supplied from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder or the Handycam Station, ev en when the mains lead is disconnected from the wall socket. On the charging/recor ding/playback time • T imes measured with the camcorder at[...]
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12 DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) Step 3: T urning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly T o record or play back, slide the PO WER switch repeatedly to turn on the respectiv e lamp. When using it for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 15). POWER s witch 1 Slide the PO WER switch repeatedly in the direction of the arro w [...]
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13 Getting Started DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel The LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder ( ), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play ( ). 2 1 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees (max.) DISP/BA TT INFO 90 Degrees to the camcorder • Do not press the b uttons on the LCD frame accid[...]
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14 DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) Step 5: Using the touch panel Y ou can play back recorded pictures (p. 21), or change the settings (p. 34) using the touch panel. Place your hand on the rear side of the LCD panel to support it. Then, touch the buttons displa yed on the screen. T ouch the button on the LCD screen. DISP/BA TT INFO • Perform the s[...]
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15 Getting Started DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) Step 6: 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 ev ery time you turn on your camcorder or change the PO WER switch position. • If you do not use your camcorder for about 2 mo[...]
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16 DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memor y Stick Duo” Cassette tape Y ou can use mini D V cassettes only (p. 97). • The recordable time v aries depending on [REC MODE] (p. 48). 1 Slide and hold the OPEN/ EJECT lever in the direction of the arro w and open the lid. OPEN/EJECT lev er Lid The cassette compartment a[...]
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17 Getting Started DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) T o eject a “Memor y Stick Duo” Lightly push the “Memory Stick Duo” in once. • When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder is reading/writing data. Do not shake or knock your camcorder , turn the power of f, eject the “Memory Stick Duo, ” or remove the battery pack. Other[...]
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18 DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) Recording/Playback with ease (Easy Handycam) W ith this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are automatically adjusted optimally , which frees you from detailed adjustment. Since only basic functions become av ailable and screen font size increases for easy viewing, e ven first time users can enj[...]
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19 Recording/Playback DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) Playing back with ease 1 Slide the PO WER switch in the direction of the arr ow repeatedly to turn on the PLA Y/EDIT lamp. 2 Press EASY . The EASY lamp lights up in blue. E as y H a nd yc a m o pe r at io n O N 3 Start playing back. Movies T ouch , then touch to start playback. Slow play[...]
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20 DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) Recording Lens cov er Opens in accordance with the setting of the PO WER switch. PHO T O REC ST ART/ST OP POWER s witch REC ST ART/ ST OP 1 Slide the PO WER switch in the direction of the arr ow repeatedly to turn on the respective lamp to select a recording medium. If the PO WER switch is set to OFF , sli[...]
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21 Recording/Playback DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) Playback 1 Slide the PO WER switch in the direction of the arr ow repeatedly to turn on the PLA Y/EDIT lamp. 2 Start playing back. Movies On a T ape: T ouch , then touch to start playback. A B C Stop Play/P ause toggles as you touch it Re wind/Fast forward • Playback automatically [...]
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22 DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) Functions used for recording/playback, etc. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Recording T o use zoom ........................... Move the po wer zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Mo ve it further for a faster zoom. Wider range of view: (Wide angle) Close view: ( T elephoto ) • The minimum distance required between your c[...]
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23 Recording/Playback DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) • Y ou can enjoy SLIDE SHOW PLUS with the camcorder mounted on the Handycam Station or not (p. 8). Y ou can adjust the following settings by touching while executing SLIDE SHO W PLUS. (* default setting) T ouch [OK] [END] when you finish the setting. PB FOLDER When set to [ALL FILES] [...]
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24 DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) 2 7 8 9 q; qs qa Recording/playback T o check the remaining batter y (Battery Info) .......................... Set the PO WER switch up to OFF (CHG), then press DISP/B A TT INFO . The battery information appears for about 7 seconds. W ith the information on the screen, press the button se veral times to vi[...]
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25 Recording/Playback DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1)[...]
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26 DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording movies On a tape 1 3 2 4 5 7 6 Remaining battery (approx.) Recording mode ( or ) (48) Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) T ime code (hour: minute: second: frame)/T ape counter (hour: minute: second) Rec[...]
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27 Recording/Playback DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) ( ) is a reference page. The indicators during recording will not be recorded. Viewing movies On a tape 1 qd 2 4 5 7 qs T ape transport indicator V ideo operation buttons (21) When there is a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted in the camcorder , (STOP) changes to (“Memory Stick Duo” pla[...]
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28 DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) Indicators when you made changes Y ou can check the [DISP GUIDE] (p. 14) to check the function of each indicator that appears on the LCD screen. Upper left Upper right Bottom Center Upper left Indicator Meaning EXT SUR MIC (48) A UDIO MODE (48) Self-timer recording (41) Interval photo recording (46) This indicator[...]
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29 Recording/Playback DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) Searching for the starting point Make sure that the CAMERA-T APE lamp lights up. Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH) [END SEARCH] will not work once you eject the cassette after you hav e recorded on the tape. T ouch . EN D SEAR CH EX ECUT ING CANCEL 0: 0 0[...]
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30 DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) Remote Commander Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander . Insulation sheet 6 1 q; 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 PHOT O (p. 20) The on-screen image when you press this button will be recorded as a still image. SEARCH M. (p. 31)* * V ideo control buttons (Rewind, Playback, Fast-forward[...]
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31 Recording/Playback DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) T o cancel the operation Press ZER O SET MEMOR Y again. Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search) Y ou can locate the point where the recording date changes. 1 Slide the PO WER switch down to turn on the PLA Y/EDIT lamp. 2 Press SEARCH M. . 3 Press (previous)/ (ne [...]
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32 DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) Playing the picture on a TV Connect your camcorder to the wall socket using the supplied A C Adaptor for this operation (p. 8). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. 2 1 A/V or A/V OUT jack (Y ellow) (White) (Red) IN VCRs or TVs : Signal flow A/V connecting cable (su[...]
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33 Recording/Playback DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin adaptor (EUROCONNECTOR) Use the 21-pin adaptor supplied with your camcorder (For models with the mark printed on their bottom surfaces only). This adaptor is designed for output use only . TV/VCR[...]
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34 DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) Using the menu items Follo w the instructions below to use each of the menu items listed after this page. 1 Slide the PO WER switch down to turn on the respective lamp. [CAMERA-T APE] lamp: settings on a tape [CAMERA-MEM] lamp: settings on a “Memory Stick Duo” [PLA Y/EDIT] lamp: settings for viewing/editing 2 [...]
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35 Using the Menu DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) After finishing the settings, touch (close) to hide the menu screen. If you decide not to change the setting, touch to return to the pre vious screen.[...]
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36 DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) Menu items Position of lamp: TAPE MEM PLA Y/EDIT CAMERA SET menu (p. 38) PROGRAM AE × SPOT METER × EXPOSURE × WHITE BAL. × AUTO SHUTTER × × SPOT FOCUS × FOCUS × TELE MACRO × FLASH SET × COLOR SLOW S × × SELF-TIMER * × DIGI[...]
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37 Using the Menu DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) A vailable menu items ( ) v ary depending on the position of the lamp. *These functions are av ailable during Easy Handycam operation. Position of lamp: TAPE MEM PLA Y/EDIT EDIT/PLA Y menu (p. 47) V AR. SPD PB × × REC CTRL × × AUD DUB CTRL × × REC MOVIE × × BURN DVD × ×[...]
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38 DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) CAMERA SET menu Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/WHITE BAL./STEADYSHOT , etc.) The default settings are marked with . The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 34 for details on selecting menu items. PROGRAM AE Y ou can record pictures eff[...]
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39 Using the Menu DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter) Y ou can adjust and fix the exposure to the subject, so that it is recorded in suitable brightness ev en when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background, such as subjects in the spotlight on stage. 1 2 T ouch the point where you want to fix[...]
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40 DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) • The setting returns to [A UTO] when you ha ve the power source disconnected from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. AUTO SHUTTER Automatically activ ates the electronic shutter to adjust the shutter speed when recording in bright conditions if you set it to [ON] (the default setting). SPOT FOCUS Y ou can [...]
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41 Using the Menu DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) FLASH SET Note that these settings will not function with external flashes (optional) that do not support the following settings. FLASH MODE ON Flashes ev ery time. ON Flashes to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. AUTO Flashes automatically . AUTO Flashes automatically to reduce the red- eye ph[...]
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42 DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) 120 × Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically , and after that, up to 120 × zoom is performed digitally . WIDE SELECT Y ou can record a picture in a ratio suitable for the screen on which it will be displayed. 4:3 Standard setting (to record pictures to be played back on a 4:3 TV). 16:9 WIDE ( ) Records pict[...]
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43 Using the Menu DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) • When using the “Memory Stick Duo” made by Sony Corporation. The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording en vironment. • The image size of a picture is as follo ws. – When [FINE] is selected, the image size is approx. 150kB. – When [ST AND ARD] is selected, the i[...]
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44 DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) NEW FOLDER Y ou can create a new folder (102MSDCF to 999MSDCF) on a “Memory Stick Duo. ” When a folder is full (a maximum of 9999 images are stored) a new folder is automatically created. T ouch [YES] . • Y ou cannot delete the created folders using your camcorder . Y ou will have to format the “Memory[...]
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45 Using the Menu DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) OVERLAP (fade in only) WIPE (fade in only) DOT F ADER (fade in only) D. EFFECT (Digital effect) Y ou can add digital effects to your recordings. T ouch the desired effect. Adjust the ef fect with / , then touch . When you select [STILL] or [LUMI. KEY], the image when you touch is sav ed as a[...]
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46 DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) PICT . EFFECT (Picture effect) Y ou can add special effects to a picture during recording or playback. appears. OFF Does not use [PICT . EFFECT] setting. NEG.ART The color and brightness are rev ersed. SEPIA Pictures appear in sepia. B&W Pictures appear in black and white. SOLARIZE Pictures appear as an il[...]
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47 Using the Menu DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) EDIT/PLA Y menu Settings for editing or playing back in various modes (V AR.SPD PB/END SEARCH, etc.) The default settings are marked with . The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 34 for details on selecting menu items. V AR.SPD PB (Various speed playback) Y ou[...]
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48 DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) ST ANDARD SET menu Settings while recording on a tape or other basic settings (REC MODE/MUL TI-SOUND/ LCD SET/DISP OUTPUT/USB, etc.) The default settings are marked with . The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 34 for details on selecting menu items. REC MODE (Recording mode[...]
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49 Using the Menu DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) LCD BL LEVEL Y ou can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen’ s backlight. NORMAL Standard brightness. BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen. • When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery l[...]
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50 DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) OFF Data code is not displayed. DA TE/TIME Displays the date and time. CAMERA DA T A (below) Displays camera setting data. This cannot be selected during Easy Handycam operation. 0: 0 0: 0 0: 00 60 min 100 9dB F1 . 8 A UT O A WB 1 2 3 4 5 6 SteadyShot off * Exposure * White balance * Gain * [...]
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51 Using the Menu DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) MENU ROT A TE NORMAL Scrolls the menu items downw ards by touching . OPPOSITE Scrolls the menu items upwards by touching . A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off) 5 min The camcorder is automatically turned off when you do not operate your camcorder for more than approximately 5 minutes. NEVER The camcor[...]
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52 DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) Customizing Personal Menu Y ou can add desired menu items to Personal Menu, and customize Personal Menu settings for each PO WER switch position. This is con venient if you add frequently used menu items to Personal Menu. Adding a menu item Y ou can add up to 28 menu items for each PO WER switch position. Delete a[...]
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53 Using the Menu DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) 3 T ouch / to move the menu item to the desired place. 4 T ouch . T o sort more items, repeat steps 2 to 4 . 5 T ouch [END] . • Y ou cannot move [P-MENU SET UP]. Initializing the Personal Menu settings (Reset) T ouch [P-MENU SET UP] [RESET] [YES] [YES] . If the desired menu[...]
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54 DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) Connecting to a VCR or TV Connect your camcorder to the wall socket using the supplied A C Adaptor for this operation (p. 8). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. 2 3 1 A/V or A/V OUT* jack A UDIO/VIDEO jacks (Y ellow) (White) (Red) VCRs or TVs T o S VIDEO jack T o i.LIN[...]
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55 Dubbing/Editing DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) • When connecting the A/V connecting cable to the A/V jack (DCR-PC55E)/A/V OUT jack (DCR-PC53E) on your camcorder , remove your camcorder from the Handycam Station. Dubbing to another device such as a VCR, DVD recorder , etc. Y ou can copy the picture played back on your camcorder to other record[...]
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56 DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) • The follo wing cannot be output via the DV interface: – Indicators – [PICT . EFFECT] (p. 46), [D. EFFECT] (p. 45) or PB zoom (p. 23). – Titles that are recorded on other camcorder . • T o record the date/time and camera settings data when connected by the A/V connecting cable (supplied), display them o[...]
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57 Dubbing/Editing DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) When recording on a “Memory Stick Duo, ” touch [MENU] (EDIT/PLA Y) [ REC MO VIE]. 5 Start playing the cassette on y our VCR, or select a TV program. The picture played on the connected device appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder . 6 T ouch [REC ST ART] at the point you want t[...]
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58 DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) Dubbing sound to a recorded tape Y ou can add sound to a tape already recorded in the 12-bit mode (p. 48) without erasing the original sound. Connecting R L LINE OUT Active Interf ace Shoe A/V connecting cable (supplied) (White) Do not connect the V ideo plug (Y ellow). A/V jack Internal microphone (Re[...]
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59 Dubbing/Editing DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) • When you attach an e xternal microphone (optional) to the Active Interface Shoe, you can check the picture and the sound by connecting your camcorder to a TV using the A/V connecting cable. Howe ver, sound you are recording is not output from your camcorder . Check the sound using a TV or other[...]
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60 DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) Deleting recorded pictures from the “Memor y Stick Duo” 1 Slide the PO WER switch down to turn on the PLA Y/EDIT lamp. 2 T ouch . 101 2 / 10 101–0001 60 min P- ME NU ME MO R Y PLA Y ME MO R Y PLA Y 60 min 101–0001 3 Select a picture y ou want to delete with / . • T o delete all pictures at once, select [[...]
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61 Dubbing/Editing DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) 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. (Y ou cannot specify the number of printo[...]
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62 DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) One of the images stored on the “Memory Stick Duo” will be displayed. • W e cannot guarantee the operation of models that are not PictBridge compatible. Printing 1 Select the image to be printed with / . 2 T ouch [COPIES]. 3 Select the number of copies to be printed with / . Y ou can set a maximum of 20 [...]
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63 Dubbing/Editing DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) Jacks to connect external devices Camcorder 3 2 4 1 Handycam Station 4 2 3 5 6 7 Active Interf ace Shoe (p. 58) The Active Interf ace Shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light, a flash, or a microphone. The accessory can be turned on or off as you operate the PO WER swi[...]
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64 DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) Before referring to the “First Step Guide” on your computer When you install the Picture Package software on a Windo ws computer from the supplied CD-R OM, you can enjoy the following operations by connecting your camcorder to your computer . • Softw are and features av ailable for Macintosh computers differ[...]
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65 Using a Computer DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) About “First Step Guide” “First Step Guide” is an instruction manual you can refer to on your computer . This “First Step Guide” describes basic operations, from initial hookup of your camcorder and computer and making settings, to general operation the first time you use the software[...]
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66 DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) Others: USB port (This must be provided as standard), disc driv e 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: A v ailable memory required for installation: 250 MB or more A vailable [...]
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67 Using a Computer DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) Double-click [PICTUREP ACKA GE] (Disc driv e).* * Dri ve names (such as (E:)) may vary depending on the computer . 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 W iza[...]
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68 DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) 10 Select the language for “First Step Guide” to be installed, then clic k [Next]. Depending on the computer , this screen may not be displayed. In such a case, skip to step 12. 11 Click [Next] to install the “First Step Guide”. 12 Click [Next], then follow the on-screen instructions to install ImageMixer [...]
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69 Using a Computer DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) The computer turns off once, then starts up again automatically (Restart). The short-cut icons for [Picture Package Menu] and [Picture Package Menu destination Folder] (and “First Step Guide”, if installed by steps 11-12) appear on the desktop. 15 Remove the CD-ROM fr om the disc drive of your[...]
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70 DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) Viewing “First Step Guide” Displaying “First Step Guide” Starting up on a Windows computer V iewing with Microsoft Internet Explorer V er .6.0 or later is recommended. Double-click the icon on the desktop. Y ou can also start by selecting [Start], [Programs] ([All Programs] for W indows XP), [Picture Packa[...]
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71 Using a Computer DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) Creating a DVD (Direct Access to “Click to DVD”) Y ou can create D VDs when you connect your camcorder to a Sony V AIO series computer* that supports “Click to D VD” via an i.LINK cable (optional). The picture is automatically copied and written to a D VD. The following procedures describe[...]
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72 DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) 1 T urn on the computer . Quit all applications running with an i.LINK. 2 Prepare the power sour ce for your camcor der , then slide the PO WER switch down to turn on the PLA Y/ EDIT lamp. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source since it tak es a few hours to create a D VD. 3 Insert a recorded cassette int[...]
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73 Using a Computer DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) T o cancel the operation T ouch [CANCEL] on the LCD screen on your camcorder . • Y ou cannot cancel the operation after [Finalizing D VD.] is displayed on the LCD screen of your camcorder . • Do not disconnect the i.LINK cable or set the POWER switch to another mode on your camcorder until the[...]
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74 DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) Connecting an analog VCR to the computer via your camcorder (Signal convert function) (DCR-PC55E) Using the A/V connecting cable and an i.LINK cable (optional), you can conv ert an analog signal output from an analog device such as a VCR to a digital signal and transfer it to a digital device, such as a computer ,[...]
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75 Using a Computer DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) 3 On the LCD screen, touch [MENU] (ST ANDARD SET) [A/V D V 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 c[...]
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76 DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) T roubleshooting If you run into any problems using your camcorder , use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, remove the po wer source and contact your Sony dealer . Overall operations/Easy Handycam The power does not turn on. • The battery pack is discharged, running lo w , [...]
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77 T roubleshooting DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) Batteries/Power sources The power abruptly turns off . • When approximately 5 minutes hav e 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. 51), or turn on the power again (p. 12), or use the A C Ada[...]
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78 DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) LCD screen An unknown picture appears on the LCD screen. • The camcorder is in [DEMO MODE] (p. 46). T ouch 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. 92). The picture remains on the LCD scr[...]
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79 T roubleshooting DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) The remaining tape indicator is not displayed. • Set [ REMAINING] to [ON] to alw ays display the remaining tape indicator (p. 50). The cassette is noisier during rewinding or fast-f orwarding. • When using the AC adaptor , rewind/fast forward speed increases (compared with battery operation) a[...]
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80 DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) The data file name is not indicated correctly . • Only the file name is displayed if the directory structure does not conform to the univ ersal standard. • The file is damaged. • The file format is not supported on your camcorder (p. 98). The data file name flashes. • The file is damaged. • The ?[...]
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81 T roubleshooting DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) The external flash (optional) does not w ork. • The power of the flash is not turned on, or the flash is not attached correctly . [END SEARCH] does not work. • The cassette was ejected after recording (p. 29). • The cassette is new and has nothing recorded. [END SEARCH] does not work corr[...]
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82 DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or green appear on the screen. • The spots appear when you are recording in [SLO W SHUTTR] or [COLOR SLOW S]. This is not a malfunction. The picture appears too bright on the screen, and the subject does not appear on the screen. • Cancel the B A CK LIGHT function (p. 22). The p[...]
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83 T roubleshooting DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) Horizontal lines appear on the picture. The displayed pictures are not clear or do not appear . • Clean the head using the cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 103). No sound or only a low sound is hear d. • Set [MUL TI-SOUND] to [STEREO] (p. 48). • T urn up the volume (p. 21). • Adjust [A UDI[...]
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84 DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) Remote Commander The supplied Remote Commander does not function. • Set [REMO TE CTRL] to [ON] (p. 50). • Remove an y obstructions between the Remote Commander and the remote sensor. • Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or o verhead lighting. Otherwise, the Remote [...]
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85 T roubleshooting DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) [COLOR SLO W S] does not operate correctly . • [COLOR SLO W S] may not operate correctly in total darkness. • Y ou cannot use [COLOR SLOW S] together with: – [F ADER] – [D. EFFECT] – [PR OGRAM AE] – [EXPOSURE] – [SPO T METER] Y ou cannot use [F ADER]. • Y ou cannot use [F ADER] tog[...]
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86 DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) Y ou cannot dub correctly using the A/V connecting cable. • Set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD P ANEL] (p. 50). • 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 (for DCR-PC55[...]
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87 T roubleshooting DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) Y ou cannot view the pictures the camcorder is seeing on the computer . • Slide the PO WER switch down to turn on the CAMERA-T APE lamp on your camcorder , and set [USB-CAMERA] to [USB STREAM] (p. 49). (Only when connecting to the W indows computer with a USB cable) • Disconnect the cable from[...]
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88 DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) The image does not appear on the screen of the Windows computer when using the USB cable. • The USB driv er has been registered incorrectly as the computer was connected to your camcorder before the installation of the USB driv er was completed. Follo w the procedure below to install the USB dri ver correctly . [...]
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89 T roubleshooting DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) 4 If the de vices below are already installed, right-click them, then click [Uninstall] to delete them. For copying and viewing pictures recor ded on a tape – [USB Composite Device] in the [Uni versal Serial Bus Controller] folder – [USB Audio Device] in the [Sound, video and game controller] [...]
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90 DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) 9 Follo w the steps below and try to install the USB driv er again. 1 Double-click [My Computer]. 2 Right-click [PICTUREP A CKAGE] (Disc dri ve)*. * Drive names (such as (E:)) may v ary depending on the computer . 3 Click [Open]. 4 Double-click [Driver]. 5 Double-click [Setup.exe]. • Deleting anything other than[...]
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91 T roubleshooting DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) Picture Pac kage does not function correctly . • Close Picture Package, then restart the computer . An error message appear s while operating Picture Pac kage . • Close Picture Package first, then slide the PO WER switch on your camcorder to turn on another lamp. The CD-R drive is not recogni[...]
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92 DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) W arning indicators and messages Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators If indicators appear on the LCD screen, check the following. Some symptoms you can fix by yourself. If the problem persists ev en after you have tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility . [...]
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93 T roubleshooting DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) (Eject cassette warning)* Slow flashing: • The write-protect tab on the cassette is set to lock (p. 97). Fast flashing: • Moisture condensation has occurred (p. 103). • The self-diagnosis display code is displayed (p. 92). (W arning indicator per taining to image deletion)* • The[...]
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94 DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) Reinsert the Memory Stick. • Reinsert the “Memory Stick Duo” a few times. If e ven then the indicator flashes, the “Memory Stick Duo” might be damaged. T ry with another “Memory Stick Duo. ” This is a read-only Memory Stick. • Insert a writable “Memory Stick Duo. ” Incompatible type of Memory [...]
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95 T roubleshooting DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) Flash Charging… Cannot recor d still images. • Y ou are trying to record a still image while charging the flash (optional). Lens cover Lens cover not full y open. T urn power off then on (p. 12) . Lens cover is not c losed. T urn the power off once (p. 12) . Others Cannot record d[...]
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96 DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) Using your camcorder abroad Power supply Y ou can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using the A C Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the A C 100 V to 240 V , 50/60 Hz range. On TV color systems Y our camcorder is a P AL system-based camcorder . If you want to view the playback picture on a TV , [...]
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97 Additional Information DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) Usable cassette tapes Y ou can use mini D V format cassettes only . Use a cassette with the mark. is a trademark. Y our camcorder is not compatible with cassettes with Cassette Memory . T o prevent a blank section from being made on the tape Go to the end of the recorded section using [END S[...]
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98 DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) About the “Memor y Stick” A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable IC recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds the capacity of a floppy disk. Y ou can use only a “Memory Stick Duo, ” which is about the half size of a standard “Memory Stick” in your camcorder . Howe ver , appearance on the[...]
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99 Additional Information DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) • Do not bend, drop or apply strong force to the “Memory Stick Duo. ” • Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory Stick Duo. ” • Do not let the “Memory Stick Duo” get wet. • Be careful to k eep “Memory Stick Duo” media out of the reach of small children. There is dange[...]
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100 DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack This unit is compatible with an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (A series). Y our camcorder operates only with an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. “InfoLITHIUM” A series battery packs hav e the mark. What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack? An “InfoLITHIUM” battery[...]
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101 Additional Information DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) About battery life • The battery life is limited. Battery capacity drops little by little as you use it more and more, and as time passes. When the a vailable battery time is shortened considerably , a probable cause is that the battery pack has reached the end of its life. Please buy a n[...]
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102 DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) 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 dif ferent maximum baud rate. * What is Mbps[...]
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103 Additional Information DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) • K eep the Remote Commander and button-type battery out of children’ s reach. If the battery is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor immediately . • If the battery electrolytic liquid has leak ed, – consult your local authorized Sony service facility . – wash off an y liquid [...]
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104 DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) • The video head suf fers from wear after long use. If you cannot obtain a clear image ev en after using a cleaning cassette, it might be because the video head is worn. Please contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility to hav e the video head replaced. LCD screen • Do not e xert exces[...]
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105 Additional Information DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) • T o 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. T o charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery Y our camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery [...]
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106 DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) Specifications System V ideo recording system 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Still image recording system Exif V er . 2.2 * Audio recording system Rotary heads, PCM system Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo) V ideo signal P AL color, CCIR standards Usable c[...]
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107 Additional Information DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-12(1) Dimensions (approx.) 45 × 99 × 72 mm (1 13/16 × 4 × 2 7/8 in.) (w/h/d) Mass (approx.) 290 g (10 oz) main unit only 360 g (12 oz) including the NP-F A50 rechargeable battery pack and D VM60 cassette. Supplied accessories See page 7. Handycam Station DCRA-C131 (DCR-PC55E) Audio/V ideo inp[...]
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108 DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) Index Numeric 21-pin adaptor .................. 7, 33 A A/V connecting cable .................................. 32, 54, 74 A/V D V OUT ....................... 49 A/V jack ................... 32, 54, 74 Access lamp ......................... 16 Activ e Interface Shoe ........... 63 A C Adaptor .....................[...]
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109 DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) Additional Information H Handycam Station .................. 8 Help ...................................... 65 Holding the camcorder ......... 12 I Icon ...... See Display indicators Image delete button .............. 27 Image protection .................. 60 Image quality (QU ALITY) ......................... 42 I[...]
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110 DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) Personal Menu ............... 34, 52 Add ............................... 52 Arrange the order .......... 52 Customize ..................... 52 Delete ............................ 52 Reset ............................. 53 Personal Menu button .......... 26 PHO TO b utton ............... 20, 30 PictBridge .........[...]
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111 DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) Additional Information V V AR.SPD PB (V arious speed playback) ..... 47 V ideo head ......................... 103 VIDEO INPUT .................... 49 V ideo operation buttons ....... 27 V olume ................................. 21 W W all socket ............................. 8 W arning indicators ............... [...]
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DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1) On trademarks • “Memory Stick, ” “ , ” “Memory Stick Duo, ” “ , ” “Memory Stick PR O Duo, ” “ , ” “MagicGate, ” “ , ” “MagicGate Memory Stick” and “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of[...]