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Condensation error!
When this error occurs, just switch on the camera and leave it like that for about one hour.. it will clear by itself.. written by eagle338
FOR SONY HANDYCAMS: TRANSFERING VIDEO TO YOUR COMPUTER VIA USB
FOR USB USE: Download Driver http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/swu-matrix.pl?upd_id=1452 Install then download and install a video program like... written by Aidan4423
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If you got a JVC camcorder, or Panasonic camcorder or Canon MOD camcorder, you would have probably encountered such issue--- what to do with the... written by layman1980
don't use your digital camcoder next to a magnet
don't use your digital camcoder next to a magnet this may damage it and result in no movie. also don't use it with the sun direction written by dov1
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http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/news-item.pl?mdl=CCDTRV128&news_id=161 written by swervin4

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Specifications for Sony Handycam DCR-HC42 Mini DV Digital Camcorder


Key Features
Type
Digital
Optical Zoom
12x
Recording Format
Mini DV
CCD Quantity
1
Memory Still Resolution
1 Megapixels
CCD
CCD Size
1/5.5"
CCD Pixels
1070K pixels
LCD / Viewfinder
LCD Panel Size
2.7 in.
LCD Display
With LCD Display
Color Viewfinder
With Color Viewfinder
Lens
Digital Zoom
480x
Lens Focal Length
3 - 350 mm
Filter Diameter
25 mm
Video Modes
Recording Speed
LP · SP
Image Stabilizer
With Image Stabilizer
Low Lux
7 Lux
Night Shot
With Night Shot
Audio
Audio Format
Stereo
Memory Photography
Memory Card Type
Memory Stick DUO
Digital Still Shot Mode
With Still Shot Capability
Max Still Image Size
1152 x 864
MPEG Movie Mode
With MPEG Movie Mode
MPEG Movie Mode Resolution
320 x 240 (QVGA)
Interfaces
Microphone Type
Internal
Output Interfaces
USB · S-Video · Composite (Video) · Audio (RCA)
Input Interfaces
USB · S-Video · Composite (Video) · Audio (RCA)
Power Supply
Battery Type
Proprietary Lithium
Battery Life
8 hrs.
Dimensions
Depth
4.5 in.
Width
2.25 in.
Weight
.91 lb.
Warranty
Warranty
1 Year

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