Sony DCR-HC52 User Manual

DCR-HC52 and DCR-HC54 are to be used with 
AC Adaptor Model AC-L200/L200B.

You are cautioned that any changes or 
modifications not expressly approved in this 
manual could void your authority to operate this 
equipment.

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.

Perchlorate Material - special handling may 
apply, See

www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains 
perchlorate.

– “Operating Guide” (This manual)
– For DCR-HC54

“First Step Guide” for connecting the 
camcorder to a computer and using the 
supplied software (stored on the supplied 
CD-ROM)

• You can use mini DV cassettes marked 

with 

. Your camcorder is not 

compatible with the Cassette Memory 
function (p. 60).

• Do not hold the camcorder by the 

following parts.

• The camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof 

or waterproof.
See “On use and care” (p. 63).

• When connecting your camcorder to 

another device with communication 
cables, be sure to insert the connector plug 
in the correct way. 
Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal 

LCD panel

Battery pack

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