Sony Handycam DCR-HC19E User manual

SERVICE MANUAL
• INSTRUCTION MANUAL is shown at the end of this document.
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DCR-HC17E/HC19E/HC21/HC21E/HC22E/HC32/HC32E/HC33/HC33E
Ver 1.0 2005.01
Sony EMCS Co.
2005A0500-1
© 2005.1
Published by DITechnical Support Section
9-876-782-41
RMT-830/831
DCR-HC17E/HC19E/HC21/HC21E/HC22E/
HC32/HC32E/HC33/HC33E
DCR-HC21/HC32
US Model
Canadian Model
Korea Model
DCR-HC17E/HC19E/HC22E/HC32E
AEP Model
East European Model
North European Model
DCR-HC19E/HC22E/HC32E
UK Model
DCR-HC21/HC21E/HC32/HC32E
E Model
DCR-HC21E/HC32E
Australian Model
Hong Kong Model
DCR-HC21/HC33
Brazilian Model
DCR-HC21E/HC33E
Chinese Model
DCR-HC32/HC32E
Tourist Model
Z MECHANISM (MDX-Z210) Photo: DCR-HC32
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER

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DCR-HC17E/HC19E/HC21/HC21E/HC22E/HC32/HC32E/HC33/HC33E
SPECIFICATIONS
Focal length f=2.3 - 46 mm (3/32 - 1 13/16 in.)
DCR-HC17E/HC19E/HC21/
HC21E/HC22E:
In CAMERA:
44 - 880 mm (1 3/4 - 34 1/32 in.)
DCR-HC32/HC32E/HC33/
HC33E:
When converted to a 35 mm
still camera
In CAMERA-TAPE:
44 ~ 880 mm (1 3/4 - 34 1/32 in.)
In CAMERA-MEMORY:
44 ~ 880 mm (1 3/4 - 34 1/32 in.)
Color temperature [AUTO], [ONE PUSH],
[INDOOR] (3 200 K),
[OUTDOOR] (5 800 K)
Minimum
illumination 5 lx (lux) (F 1.8) 0 lx (lux) (during NightShot plus
function)*
2
*
1
“Exif” is a file format for still images, established
by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information
Technology Industries Association). Files in this
format can have additional information such as
your camcorder’s setting information at the time of
recording.
*
2
Objects unable to be seen due to the dark can be
shot with infrared lighting.
System
Video recording
system 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system
DCR-HC32/HC32E/HC33/HC33E:
DCR-HC21/HC32/HC33:
Still image
recording system
Exif Ver. 2.2*1
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 NTSC color, EIA standards
DCR-HC17E/HC19E/HC21E/
HC22E/HC32E/HC33E:
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 LP: 90 min
(using a DVM60 cassette)
Fast forward/
rewind time Approx. 2 min 40 s (using a DVM60 cassette)
Viewfinder Electric viewfinder
(black and white)
Image device
DCR-HC32/HC33:
DCR-HC21:
DCR-HC17E/HC19E/HC21E/
HC22E:
3 mm (1/6 type) CCD (Charge
Coupled Device)
Gross: Approx. 680 000 pixels
Effective (still): Approx.
340 000 pixels
Effective (movie): Approx.
340 000 pixels
Gross: Approx. 680 000 pixels
Effective (movie): Approx.
340 000 pixels
DCR-HC32E/HC33E:
Gross: Approx. 800 000 pixels
Effective (still): Approx.
400 000 pixels
Effective (movie): Approx.
400 000 pixels
Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
Combined power zoom lens
Filter diameter: 25 mm (1 in.)
20 ×(Optical), 640 ×(Digital,
DCR-HC17E), 800 ×(Digital,
DCR-HC19E/HC21/HC21E/
HC22E/HC32/HC32E/HC33/
HC33E)
F=1.8 - 3.1
Gross: Approx. 800 000 pixels
Effective (movie): Approx.
400 000 pixels
Input/Output connectors
Audio/Video
input/output
(DCR-HC17E/
HC19E/HC21/
HC21E)
10-pin connector
Input/output auto switch
(DCR-HC32/
HC32E/HC33/
HC33E)
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω
0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω(ohms,
DCR-HC32E/HC33E),
unbalanced
Audio signal: 327 mV (at output
impedance more than 47 kΩ
(kilohms)),
Input impedance more than 47 kΩ
(ohms), unbalanced
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p,
75 Ω(ohms), unbalanced
mini-B
Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p,
75 Ω(ohms, DCR-HC32/HC33),
(kilohms), Output
impedance with less than 2.2 kΩ
(kilohms)
Audio/Video
output 10-pin connector
(DCR-HC17E/
HC19E/HC21/
HC21E/HC22E)
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω
0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω(ohms,
DCR-HC17E/HC19E/HC21E/
HC22E), unbalanced
Audio signal: 327 mV (at output
impedance more than 47 kΩ
(kilohms)), Output
(ohms), unbalanced
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p,
75 Ω(ohms), unbalanced
Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p,
75 Ω(ohms, DCR-HC21),
impedance with less than 2.2 kΩ
(kilohms)
LANC jack Stereo mini-minijack (φ2.5 mm)
LCD screen
Picture 6.2 cm (2.5 type)
Total dot number 123 200 (560 × 220)
General
Power
requirements DC 7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)
Average power
consumption DCR-HC32/HC32E/HC33/
HC33E:
During camera recording using
During camera recording using
the viewfinder 2.1 W
the viewfinder 1.9 W
the LCD 2.4 W
During camera recording using
During camera recording using
the LCD 2.5 W
During camera recording using
the viewfinder and the LCD 2.6 W
DCR-HC17E/HC19E/HC21/
HC21E/HC22E:
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.) 54.7 × 90 × 111.7 mm (2 1/4 × 3 5/8 × 4 1/2 in.) (w/h/d)
Mass (approx.) 400 g (14 oz) main unit only
460 g (1 lb) including the
NP-FP30 rechargeable battery
pack and DVM60 cassette.
Supplied
accessories AC Adaptor (1)
Power cord (1)
Handycam Station (1)
(DCR-HC22E/HC32/HC32E/
HC33/HC33E)
Wireless Remote Commander
(1) (DCR-HC19E/HC21/HC21E/
HC22E/HC32/HC32E/HC33/
HC33E)
Shoulder Strap (1) (DCR-HC19E/
HC21/HC21E/HC22E/HC32/
HC32E/HC33/HC33E)
21-pin adaptor (1)
(DCR-HC22E/HC32E)
Conversion 2P adaptor (1)
(DCR-HC21/HC32: E, JE/
HC32E: JE)
Rechargeable battery pack
NP-FP30 (1)
CD-ROM “Picture Package
Ver. 1.5” (1)
“Memory Stick Duo” 16MB (1)
(DCR-HC33/HC33E)
Memory Stick Duo adaptor (1)
(DCR-HC33/HC33E)
See page 8
A/V connecting cable (1)
Shoe cover (1)
Operating Guide (1)
USB cable (1) (DCR-HC19E/
HC21/HC21E/HC22E/HC32/
HC32E/HC33/HC33E)
USB jack
DV input/output
(DCR-HC21/
HC21E)
(DCR-HC17E/
HC19E)
4- pin connector
4- pin connector
DV output
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DCR-HC17E/HC19E/HC21/HC21E/HC22E/HC32/HC32E/HC33/HC33E
Handycam Station DCRA-C121
(DCR-HC32/HC32E/HC33/HC33E)
Audio/Video
input/output 10-pin connector Input/output auto switch Video
signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms),
unbalanced
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω
(ohms), unbalanced
Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p,
75 Ω(ohms, DCR-HC32/HC33),
0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω(ohms,
DCR-HC32E/HC33E),
unbalanced
Audio signal: 327 mV (at output
impedance more than 47 kΩ
(kilohms)),
Input impedance more than
47 kΩ(kilohms), Output
impedance with less than 2.2 kΩ
(kilohms)
USB jack mini-B
DV input/output 4-pin connector
Handycam Station DCRA-C122
(DCR-HC22E)
Audio/Video
output 10-pin connector Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω
(ohms), unbalanced
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω
(ohms), unbalanced
Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p,
75 Ω(ohms,), unbalanced
Audio signal: 327 mV (at output
impedance more than 47 kΩ
(kilohms)), Otput impedance with
less than 2.2 kΩ(kilohms)
USB jack mini-B
DV input/output 4-pin connector
AC Adaptor AC-L25A/L25B
Power
requirements AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Current
consumption 0.35 - 0.18 A
Power
consumption 18 W
Output voltage DC 8.4 V*
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.) 56 × 31 × 100 mm (2 1/4 × 1 1/4 × 4 in.) (w/h/d) excluding the
projecting parts
Mass (approx.) 190 g (6.7 oz) excluding the
power cord
* See the label on the AC Adaptor for other
specifications.
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP30
Maximum output
voltage DC 8.4 V
Output voltage DC 7.2 V
Capacity 3.6 wh (500 mAh)
Dimensions
(approx.) 31.8 × 18.5 × 40.5 mm (1 5/16 × 3/4 × 1 13/16 in.) (w/h/d)
Mass (approx.) 40 g (1.5 oz)
Operating
temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Type Lithium ion
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

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DCR-HC17E/HC19E/HC21/HC21E/HC22E/HC32/HC32E/HC33/HC33E
SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENTWARNING!!
COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0OR DOTTED LINEWITH
MARK 0ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS
LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE
COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS
APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS
PUBLISHED BY SONY.
ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT
À LA SÉCURITÉ!
LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFÉS PAR UNE MARQUE 0SUR LES
DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PIÈCES SONT
CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE
REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈSES SONY
DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU
DANS LES SUPPÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.
1. Checkthe area of yourrepairfor unsoldered or poorly-soldered
connections. Checkthe entire board surfacefor solder splashes
and bridges.
2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are
"pinched" or contact high-wattage resistors.
3. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly
transistors, that were installed during a previous repair. Point
them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.
4. Look for partswhich, through functioning, show obvious signs
of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and
recommend their replacement.
5. Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.
6. Flexible Circuit Board Repairing
•Keep the temperature of the soldering iron around 270°C
during repairing.
•Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of the
circuit board (within 3 times).
•Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when soldering
or unsoldering.
SAFETY CHECK-OUT
After correcting the original service problem, perform the following
safety checks before releasing the set to the customer.
Table for differences of function
•Abbreviation
AUS:Australian model
BR : Brazilian model
CH : Chinese model
CND: Canadian model
EE : East European model
HK : Hong Kong model
JE : Tourist model
KR : Korean model
NE : North European model
Model DCR-HC17E DCR-HC19E DCR-HC21 DCR-HC21E DCR-HC22E
Destination AEP, NE, EE AEP, UK, NE, EE US, CND, E, KR, E, HK, AUS, CH AEP, UK, NE, EE
BR
Color system PAL PAL NTSC PAL PAL
Memory Stick Duo ××× ××
A/V jack OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT
DV Interface OUT OUT IN/OUT IN/OUT IN/OUT (Note)
Remote commander ×a(RMT-830) a(RMT-830) a(RMT-830) a(RMT-830)
Cradle (Handycam Station) ××× ×a
Model DCR-HC32 DCR-HC32E DCR-HC33 DCR-HC33E
Destination US, CND, E, KR, AEP, UK, NE, EE, BR CH
JE E, HK, AUS, JE
Color system NTSC PAL NTSC PAL
Memory Stick Duo aaa a
A/V jack IN/OUT IN/OUT IN/OUT IN/OUT
DV Interface IN/OUT (Note) IN/OUT (Note) IN/OUT (Note) IN/OUT (Note)
Remote commander a(RMT-831) a(RMT-831) a(RMT-831) a(RMT-831)
Cradle (Handycam Station) aaa a
Note: DV Interface on the Cradle (Handycam Station)

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DCR-HC17E/HC19E/HC21/HC21E/HC22E/HC32/HC32E/HC33/HC33E
1. Self-diagnosis Function
When problems occur while the unit is operating, the self-diagnosis
function starts working, and displays on the viewfinder or LCD
screen what to do. This function consists of two display; self-
diagnosis display and service mode display.
Detailsofthe self-diagnosis functions are providedin the Instruction
manual.
2. Self-diagnosis Display
When problems occur while the unit is operating, the counter of the
viewfinder or LCD screen shows a 4-digit display consisting of an
alphabet and numbers, which blinks at 3.2 Hz. This 5-character
display indicates the “repaired by:”, “block” in which the problem
occurred, and “detailed code” of the problem.
1 1
3 1C
Repaired by:
Refer to “3. Self-diagnosis Code Table”.
Indicates the appropriate
step to be taken.
E.g.
31 ....Reload the tape.
32 ....Turn on power again.
Block Detailed Code
Blinks at 3.2Hz
C : Corrected by customer
H : Corrected by dealer
E : Corrected by service
engineer
Viewfinder or LCD screen
C : 3 1 : 1 1
SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION

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DCR-HC17E/HC19E/HC21/HC21E/HC22E/HC32/HC32E/HC33/HC33E
3. Self-diagnosis CodeTable
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
Block
Function
04
21
22
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
Detailed
Code
00
00
00
10
11
20
21
22
23
30
31
40
41
42
43
44
10
11
20
21
22
23
30
31
40
41
42
43
44
Symptom/State
Non-standard battery is used.
Condensation.
Video head is dirty.
LOAD direction. Loading does not
complete within specified time
UNLOAD direction. Loading does not
complete within specified time
T reel side tape slacking when unloading .
S reel side tape slacking when unloading .
T reel fault.
S reel fault.
FG fault when starting capstan.
FG fault during normal capstan operations.
FG fault when starting drum.
PG fault when starting drum.
FG fault during normal drum operations.
PG fault during normal drum operations.
Phase fault during normal drum operations.
LOAD direction loading motor time-
out.
UNLOAD direction loading motor
time-out.
T reel side tape slacking when
unloading.
S reel side tape slacking when
unloading.
T reel fault.
S reel fault.
FG fault when starting capstan.
FG fault during normal capstan
operations.
FG fault when starting drum.
PG fault when starting drum.
FG fault during normal drum
operations.
PG fault during normal drum
operations.
Phase fault during normal drum
operations.
Self-diagnosis Code
Repaired by:
Correction
Use the InfoLITHIUM battery.
Remove the cassette, and insert it again after one hour.
Clean with the optional cleaning cassette.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.

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DCR-HC17E/HC19E/HC21/HC21E/HC22E/HC32/HC32E/HC33/HC33E
1. ORNAMENTAL PARTS
Note:
•Items marked “*” are not stocked since they are seldom required for routine service.
Some delay should be anticipated when ordering these items.
•The parts numbers of such as a cabinet are also appeared in this section.
Refer to the parts number mentioned below the name of parts to order.
•Abbreviation
AUS:Australian model
CH : Chinese model
CND: Canadian model
EE : East European model
HK : Hong Kong model
JE : Tourist model
KR : Korean model
NE : North European model
1. MAIN PARTS
Les composants identifiés par une
marque 0sont critiquens pour la
sécurité.
Ne les remplacer que par une pièce
portant le numéro spécifié.
The components identified by
mark 0or dotted line with mark
0are critical for safety.
Replace only with part number
specified.
Shoe cover (103)
2-188-481-01
Cpc lid
2-188-478-01
Screw (M1.7)
3-080-198-11 Jack cover
2-188-477-01
(When change it, need dismantle the set.)

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DCR-HC17E/HC19E/HC21/HC21E/HC22E/HC32/HC32E/HC33/HC33E
The components identified by
mark 0or dotted line with
mark 0are critical for safety.
Replace only with part num-
ber specified.
Les composants identifiés par une
marque 0sont critiques pour la
sécurité.
Ne les remplacer que par une pièce
portant le numéro spécifié.
Checking supplied accessories.
CD-ROM
(SPVD-012 2005 USB Driver)
(Picture Package Ver. 1.5) (1)
2-515-350-01 (EXCEPT HC33E)
2-586-797-01 (HC21E/HC33E)
AC-L AC Adaptor (1)
01-477-534-11
Power Cord (1)
01-769-608-31 (AEP, E)
01-776-985-11 (KR)
01-782-476-51 (CH)
01-783-374-12 (UK, HK)
01-790-107-41 (US, CND)
01-790-732-71 (JE)
01-827-945-11 (AUS)
Handycam station (1)
DCRA-C121
1-818-729-11
(HC32/HC32E/HC33E)
DCRA-C122
1-818-729-21 (HC22E)
Shoe cover (1)
2-188-481-01
USB cable (1)
1-829-868-31
(EXCEPT HC17E)
Shoulder strap (1)
2-176-235-01
(EXCEPT HC17E)
Rechargeable battery pack
NP-FP30 (1)
0A-1082-950-A (US, CND)
0A-1082-951-A
(EXCEPT US, CND)
A/V connecting cable (1)
1-823-156-51
21-pin adaptor (1)
1-770-783-21
(HC22E/HC32E)
Conversion 2P adaptor (1)
01-569-008-12
(HC21/HC32: E)
Conversion 2P adaptor (1)
01-569-007-12 (JE)
Wireless Remote Commander
RMT-831 (1)
1-477-898-41
(HC32/HC32E/HC33/HC33E)
RMT-830
1-477-898-71
(HC19E/HC21/HC21E/HC22E)
Battery Holder
3-083-973-01
Memory Stick Duo (1)
(not supplied)
(HC33/HC33E)
Memory Stick Duo adaptor (1)
(not supplied)
(HC33/HC33E)

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DCR-HC17E/HC19E/HC21/HC21E/HC22E/HC32/HC32E/HC33/HC33E
Checking supplied accessories.
Other accessories
2-584-905-11 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH) (HC21: US, CND, E/HC32: CND, E)
2-584-905-21 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (FRENCH) (HC21: CND)
2-584-905-31 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (SPANISH) (HC21: E/HC32: E)
2-584-905-41 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (PORTUGUESE) (HC21: E/HC32: E)
2-584-905-51 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (TRADITIONAL CHINESE) (HC21: E/HC32: E)
2-584-905-61 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (KOREAN) (HC21: KR/HC32: KR)
2-584-906-11 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH) (HC32: US, CND, JE/HC32E: JE)
2-584-906-21 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (FRENCH) (HC32: CND)
2-584-906-31 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (SPANISH) (HC32: JE/HC32E: JE)
2-584-906-41 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (PORTUGUESE) (HC32: JE/HC32E: JE)
2-584-907-11 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH) (HC32E: AEP, UK)
2-584-907-21 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (FRENCH) (HC32E: AEP)
2-584-907-31 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (SPANISH, PORTUGUESE) (HC32E: AEP)
2-584-907-41 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ITALIAN, GREEK) (HC32E: AEP)
2-584-907-51 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (GERMAN, DUTCH) (HC32E: AEP)
2-584-907-61 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (SWEDISH, RUSSIAN) (HC32E: AEP)
2-584-907-71 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (DANISH, FINNISH) ( (HC32E: NE)
2-584-907-81 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (POLISH, CZECH) (HC32E: EE)
2-584-907-91 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (HUNGARIAN, SLOVAKIAN) (HC32E: EE)
2-586-501-11 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH) (HC17E: AEP/HC19E: AEP, UK/HC21E: E, HK/HC22E: AEP, UK/HC32E: E, HK, AUS)
2-586-501-21 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (FRENCH) (HC17E: AEP/HC19E: AEP/HC21E: E/HC22E: AEP/HC32E: E)
2-586-501-31 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (SPANISH) (HC17E/HC19E/HC22E)
2-586-501-41 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (PORTUGUESE) (HC17E: AEP/HC19E: AEP/HC22E: AEP)
2-586-501-51 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ITALIAN) (HC17E: AEP/HC19E: AEP/HC22E: AEP)
2-586-501-61 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (GREEK) (HC17E: AEP/HC19E: AEP/HC22E: AEP)
2-586-501-71 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (GERMAN) (HC17E: AEP/HC19E: AEP/HC22E: AEP)
2-586-501-81 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (DUTCH) (HC17E: AEP/HC19E: AEP/HC22E: AEP)
2-586-501-91 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (SWEDISH) (HC17E: NE/HC19E: NE/HC22E: NE)
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DCR-HC32/HC42 2-584-906-11(1) DCR-HC32/HC42 2-584-906-11(1)
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© 2005 Sony Corporation
Digital Video Camera Recorder
Operating Guide
DCR-HC32/HC42
2-584-906-11 (1)
Using the Menu
Dubbing/Editing
Using a Computer
Troubleshooting
Additional Information
36
59
70
82
105
Getting Started
Recording/
Playback
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Read this first
Before operating the unit, please read this
manual thoroughly, and retain it for future
reference.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard,
do not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
Notice
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes
data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart
the application or disconnect and connect the
communication cable (USB, etc.) again.
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 1-800-822-
8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking
Lithium-Ion batteries.
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.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.

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For customers in the U.S.A.
If you have any questions about this product, you
may call:
Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-
SONY (7669).
The number below is for the FCC related matters
only.
Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: DCR-HC32
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA
92127 U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 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.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: DCR-HC42
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA
92127 U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 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.
Note
DCR-HC32/HC42 is to be used with the
Handycam Station Model DCRA-C121 and AC
Adaptor Model AC-L25A/L25B.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
Note
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.
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.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the
bottom. Record the serial number in the space
provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever
you call your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DCR-HC
Serial No.
Model No. AC-
Serial No.
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Notes on use
Your camcorder is supplied with two
kinds of operations guides.
– “Operating Guide” (This manual)
– “First Step Guide” for using the supplied
software (stored on the supplied CD-
ROM)
On the types of recording media you
can use in your camcorder
• A mini DV cassette marked with
(mini DV cassettes with Cassette Memory
are incompatible) (p. 106).
• “Memory Stick Duo” marked with
,
(p. 107).
On using the camcorder
• Do not hold the camcorder by the
following parts.
Viewfinder LCD panel
Battery pack
• 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.
On the menu items, LCD panel,
viewfinder, and lens
• A menu item that is grayed out is not
available under the current recording or
playback conditions.
• The LCD screen and the viewfinder are
manufactured using extremely high-
precision technology, so over 99.99% of
the pixels are operational for effective
use. However, there may be some tiny
black points and/or bright points (white,
red, blue, or green in color) that appear
constantly on the LCD screen and the
viewfinder. These points are normal
results of the manufacturing process and
do not affect the recording in any way.
• 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.
On recording
• Before starting to record, test the
recording function to make sure the
picture and sound are recorded without
any problems.
• Compensation for the contents of
recordings cannot be provided, even if
recording or playback is not possible
due to a malfunction of the camcorder,
storage media, etc.
• TV color systems differ depending on
the countries/regions. To view your
recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC
system-based TV.
• Television programs, films, video tapes,
and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials
may be contrary to the copyright laws.
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On this manual
• 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 on-screen displays in each local
language are used for illustrating the
operating procedures. Change the screen
language before using your camcorder if
necessary (p. 16).
• The illustrations used on this manual are
based on the model DCR-HC42.
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.

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Table of Contents
Getting Started
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 viewfinder .....................................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
Recording/Playback with ease (Easy Handycam) ...................................20
Recording ................................................................................................22
Playback ..................................................................................................23
Functions used for recording/playback, etc. ............................................24
Recording
To use zoom
To record in dark places (NightShot plus)
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects
To adjust the focus for an off center subject (SPOT FOCUS)
To fix the exposure for the selected subject (Flexible spot meter)
To record in mirror mode
To use a tripod
Playback
To play back the images in sequence
To use PB zoom
Recording/playback
To check the remaining battery (Battery Info)
To turn off the operation confirmation beep
To use special effects
To initialize the settings
Other part names and functions
Indicators displayed during recording/playback .......................................28

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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
Using the menu items ............................................................36
Menu items ..............................................................................................38
CAMERA SET menu ..........................................................................40
Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/
WHITE BAL./STEADYSHOT, etc.)
MEMORY SET menu .........................................................................45
Settings for the “Memory Stick Duo” (QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/BURST/ALL
ERASE/NEW FOLDER, etc.)
PICT.APPLI. menu ............................................................................48
Special effects on pictures or additional functions on recording/playback
(PICT. EFFECT/SLIDE SHOW/INT.REC-STL, etc.)
EDIT/PLAY menu .............................................................................52
Settings for editing or playing back in various modes (VAR.SPD PB/END
SEARCH, etc.)
STANDARD SET menu ....................................................................53
Settings while recording on a tape or other basic settings (REC MODE/
MULTI-SOUND/LCD/VF SET/DISP OUTPUT/USB, etc.)
TIME/LANGU. menu .........................................................................56
(CLOCK SET/WORLD TIME/LANGUAGE)
Customizing Personal Menu ....................................................................57
Dubbing/Editing
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

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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
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
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................82
Warning indicators and messages ........................................................100
Additional Information
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
Index .....................................................................................................119

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DCR-HC32/HC42 2-584-906-11(1)
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)
Power cord (1) (p. 10)
Handycam Station (1) (p. 10)
Wireless Remote Commander (1)
(p. 32)
A button-type lithium battery is already installed.
A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 34, 59)
USB cable (1) (p. 70)
Shoulder Strap (1) (p. 115)
Rechargeable battery pack (1) (p. 10,
109)
NP-FP30 (DCR-HC32)
NP-FP50 (DCR-HC42)
CD-ROM “Picture Package Ver.1.5” (1)
(p. 70)
Shoe cover (1)
Attached to the camcorder.
Operating Guide (This manual) (1)

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Step 2: Charging the battery pack
You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM”
battery pack (P series) (p. 109) after
attaching it to your camcorder.
POWER
switch
DC plug
Handycam
Station
DC IN jack
AC Adaptor
To the wall outlet
1 Attach the battery pack by sliding
it in the direction of the arrow
until it clicks.
2 Slide the POWER switch up to
OFF (CHG). (The default setting.)
3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the
DC IN jack on the Handycam
Station.
With the 
mark facing up
DC IN jack
4 Connect the power cord to the AC
Adaptor and the wall outlet.
5 Insert the camcorder into the
Handycam Station securely, all
the way to the bottom.
CHG (charge) lamp
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and
charging starts.
• When inserting the camcorder into the
Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack
cover.

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6 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 Handycam
Station and the DC plug.
To charge the battery pack using only
the AC Adaptor
Turn off the power, then connect the
AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your
camcorder.
• You can operate your camcorder
connected to a power source such as a
wall outlet as shown in the illustration.
The battery pack will not lose its charge
in this case.
DC IN jack
With the  mark facing
down
AC Adaptor
To the wall outlet
To remove your camcorder from the
Handycam Station
Turn off the power, then remove the
camcorder from the Handycam Station
holding both your camcorder and the
Handycam Station.
To remove the battery pack
Turn off the power, then slide the battery
pack in the direction of the arrow while
pressing the PUSH button.
PUSH button POWER switch
When storing the battery pack
Fully discharge the battery before storing it
for an extended period (p. 110).
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