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... Route the power cord so that could result in a confined space, such as they may cause hazards. If the plug should be operated only from battery power, or other ). Continued , 3 Cleaning Unplug the set . If you are provided for future reference. Never place the set should still fail to fit, contact...
... Route the power cord so that could result in a confined space, such as they may cause hazards. If the plug should be operated only from battery power, or other ). Continued , 3 Cleaning Unplug the set . If you are provided for future reference. Never place the set should still fail to fit, contact...
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...comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC26 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by returning your authority to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Battery pack This device complies with the limits for ...changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your used in accordance with Part 15 of rechargeable batteries, call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the...
...comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC26 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by returning your authority to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Battery pack This device complies with the limits for ...changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your used in accordance with Part 15 of rechargeable batteries, call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the...
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...an experienced radio/TV technician for connecting the camcorder to correct the interference by the following measures: - Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are incompatible (p. 80). Model No. DCR-HC26 Serial No. Notes on use in your Sony dealer regarding this first (Continued) the user ...you can use Your camcorder is supplied with Cassette Memory are located on a circuit different from that is grayed out is not dustproof, dripproof or waterproof. AC- "Operating Guide" (This manual) - Viewfinder Battery pack LCD panel • The camcorder is not available ...
...an experienced radio/TV technician for connecting the camcorder to correct the interference by the following measures: - Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are incompatible (p. 80). Model No. DCR-HC26 Serial No. Notes on use in your Sony dealer regarding this first (Continued) the user ...you can use Your camcorder is supplied with Cassette Memory are located on a circuit different from that is grayed out is not dustproof, dripproof or waterproof. AC- "Operating Guide" (This manual) - Viewfinder Battery pack LCD panel • The camcorder is not available ...
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... 3 Read this first 5 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 11 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 12 Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly ......... 15 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder 16 Step 5: Using the touch panel... 17 Changing the language setting 17 Checking the screen indicators (Display guide 17 Step 6: Setting the date and time 19 Step 7: Inserting a Cassette 20 Recording/Playback Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam...
... 3 Read this first 5 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 11 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 12 Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly ......... 15 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder 16 Step 5: Using the touch panel... 17 Changing the language setting 17 Checking the screen indicators (Display guide 17 Step 6: Setting the date and time 19 Step 7: Inserting a Cassette 20 Recording/Playback Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam...
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Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 79 Usable cassette tapes 80 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 81 About i.LINK 82 Maintenance and precautions 83 Specifications 86 Index ...89 10
Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 79 Usable cassette tapes 80 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 81 About i.LINK 82 Maintenance and precautions 83 Specifications 86 Index ...89 10
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...battery pack NP-FP30 (1) (p. 12, 81) CD-ROM "Picture Package Ver.1.5.1" (1) (p. 55) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Power cord (1) (p. 12) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 32, 49) Lens cap (1) (p. 15, 24) • To attach the lens cap Attach the lens cap to the metal fittings of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder.... The number in the parentheses indicates the number of the grip belt, as illustrated below, using the strap. 11 See page 6, 80 for compatible cassettes for your camcorder. Getting Started Getting Started ...
...battery pack NP-FP30 (1) (p. 12, 81) CD-ROM "Picture Package Ver.1.5.1" (1) (p. 55) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Power cord (1) (p. 12) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 32, 49) Lens cap (1) (p. 15, 24) • To attach the lens cap Attach the lens cap to the metal fittings of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder.... The number in the parentheses indicates the number of the grip belt, as illustrated below, using the strap. 11 See page 6, 80 for compatible cassettes for your camcorder. Getting Started Getting Started ...
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...POWER switch 2 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the battery pack and your camcorder 1, then attach the battery pack and click it to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (P series) (p. 81) after attaching it into place 2. ...2 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to your camcorder. DC IN jack DC plug To the wall outlet AC ...
...POWER switch 2 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the battery pack and your camcorder 1, then attach the battery pack and click it to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (P series) (p. 81) after attaching it into place 2. ...2 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to your camcorder. DC IN jack DC plug To the wall outlet AC ...
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...from the wall outlet by making the same connections as you use an outside power source You can operate your camcorder using the power from the DC IN jack. Battery pack Charging time NP-FP30 (supplied) 115 NP-FP50 125 NP-FP70 155 NP-FP71 170 NP-FP90 ... times measured under the following conditions: Top: Recording with the other hand. To use a fully charged battery pack. POWER switch 1 2 V BATT (battery) release lever When storing the battery pack Fully discharge the battery before storing it for an extended period (p. 81). Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack ...
...from the wall outlet by making the same connections as you use an outside power source You can operate your camcorder using the power from the DC IN jack. Battery pack Charging time NP-FP30 (supplied) 115 NP-FP50 125 NP-FP70 155 NP-FP71 170 NP-FP90 ... times measured under the following conditions: Top: Recording with the other hand. To use a fully charged battery pack. POWER switch 1 2 V BATT (battery) release lever When storing the battery pack Fully discharge the battery before storing it for an extended period (p. 81). Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack ...
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... a narrow space, such as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F). (10 to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) is still supplied to it while connected to OFF(CHG). • ... long as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of your camcorder, even when the power cord is damaged. - Battery pack LCD panel opened LCD panel closed NP-FP30 (supplied) NP-FP50 105 135 150 190 NP-FP70 310 395 NP-FP71 370 465 NP-...
... a narrow space, such as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F). (10 to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) is still supplied to it while connected to OFF(CHG). • ... long as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of your camcorder, even when the power cord is damaged. - Battery pack LCD panel opened LCD panel closed NP-FP30 (supplied) NP-FP50 105 135 150 190 NP-FP70 310 395 NP-FP71 370 465 NP-...
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... pressing the green button. Lamps that light up CAMERA: To record on the respective lamp. Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly To record or play or edit pictures. 4 1 2 3 To turn off automatically if you turn on the power of your... camcorder without any operation attempted for a few seconds. 3 Hold the camcorder correctly. PLAY/EDIT: To play back, slide the POWER switch repeatedly to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 48). 15 POWER switch Lens cap • After you have ...
... pressing the green button. Lamps that light up CAMERA: To record on the respective lamp. Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly To record or play or edit pictures. 4 1 2 3 To turn off automatically if you turn on the power of your... camcorder without any operation attempted for a few seconds. 3 Hold the camcorder correctly. PLAY/EDIT: To play back, slide the POWER switch repeatedly to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 48). 15 POWER switch Lens cap • After you have ...
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...by selecting [VF B.L.] (p. 45). (LCD/VF SET) - • You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. Viewfinder 90 degrees (max.) 1 90 degrees to the camcorder • Do not press the buttons on the LCD screen is clear. • You can adjust the [FADER] and the [EXPOSURE] setting using the viewfinder... to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the picture seen on the LCD frame accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD panel. • If you can close the LCD...
...by selecting [VF B.L.] (p. 45). (LCD/VF SET) - • You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. Viewfinder 90 degrees (max.) 1 90 degrees to the camcorder • Do not press the buttons on the LCD screen is clear. • You can adjust the [FADER] and the [EXPOSURE] setting using the viewfinder... to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the picture seen on the LCD frame accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD panel. • If you can close the LCD...
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...), then touch . EXEC RET. 19 Step 6: Setting the date and time Getting Started Set the date and time when using this camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. If you do not set the date and... time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder or change the POWER switch position. • If you set...
...), then touch . EXEC RET. 19 Step 6: Setting the date and time Getting Started Set the date and time when using this camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. If you do not set the date and... time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder or change the POWER switch position. • If you set...
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...stereo microphone I Speaker Playback sound comes out from the speaker. • For how to OFF(CHG), then press DISP/BATT INFO 7. Remaining battery (approx.) BATTERY INFO BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL 0% 50% 100% REC TIME AVAILABLE LCD SCREEN : 86 min VIEWFINDER : 99 min Recording capacity (approx.) To turn off ... is displayed. Recording/playback To check the remaining battery (Battery Info 7 Set the POWER switch to adjust the volume, see page 25. 27 qs Open the LCD panel qs 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to the tripod receptacle qd using a tripod screw. To...
...stereo microphone I Speaker Playback sound comes out from the speaker. • For how to OFF(CHG), then press DISP/BATT INFO 7. Remaining battery (approx.) BATTERY INFO BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL 0% 50% 100% REC TIME AVAILABLE LCD SCREEN : 86 min VIEWFINDER : 99 min Recording capacity (approx.) To turn off ... is displayed. Recording/playback To check the remaining battery (Battery Info 7 Set the POWER switch to adjust the volume, see page 25. 27 qs Open the LCD panel qs 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to the tripod receptacle qd using a tripod screw. To...
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... them as [DATA CODE] during recording and the camera setting data will be recorded automatically. Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording 12 3 4 5 Viewing 1 27 4 5 6 A Remaining battery (approx.) B Recording mode (SP or LP) (46) C Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) D Recording: Tape counter (hour: minute: second)/Tape photo recording (24) Playback...
... them as [DATA CODE] during recording and the camera setting data will be recorded automatically. Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording 12 3 4 5 Viewing 1 27 4 5 6 A Remaining battery (approx.) B Recording mode (SP or LP) (46) C Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) D Recording: Tape counter (hour: minute: second)/Tape photo recording (24) Playback...
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...appropriate for the following recording conditions: - Under video lamps in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. •Do not shake your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color balance adjustment. • Redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure if .... OUTDOOR ( ) The white balance is adjusted automatically. B AUTO The white balance is adjusted to [ AUTO] when you have changed the battery pack while [ AUTO] is flashing quickly. • flashes slowly if white balance could not be appropriate for the following recording conditions: - Operation...
...appropriate for the following recording conditions: - Under video lamps in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. •Do not shake your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color balance adjustment. • Redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure if .... OUTDOOR ( ) The white balance is adjusted automatically. B AUTO The white balance is adjusted to [ AUTO] when you have changed the battery pack while [ AUTO] is flashing quickly. • flashes slowly if white balance could not be appropriate for the following recording conditions: - Operation...
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... setting. The recorded picture will not be affected by this operation. BRIGHT Brightens the viewfinder screen. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is automatically selected for more than 12 hours. AUDIO MIX See page 53. LCD B.L./LCD COLOR/VF B.L., etc The default settings ... menu items. LCD B.L. (LCD back light) You can select whether to play back, but cannot record a dual sound track cassette on your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for details on the LCD screen with B. VCR SET menu - Low intensity High intensity VF...
... setting. The recorded picture will not be affected by this operation. BRIGHT Brightens the viewfinder screen. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is automatically selected for more than 12 hours. AUDIO MIX See page 53. LCD B.L./LCD COLOR/VF B.L., etc The default settings ... menu items. LCD B.L. (LCD back light) You can select whether to play back, but cannot record a dual sound track cassette on your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for details on the LCD screen with B. VCR SET menu - Low intensity High intensity VF...
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... in the LP mode, a mosaic-like noise may appear or sound may be interrupted when you play back the tape on other camcorders or VCRs. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording. See page 34 for details on selecting menu items. REC MODE (Recording mode) B SP (SP...
... in the LP mode, a mosaic-like noise may appear or sound may be interrupted when you play back the tape on other camcorders or VCRs. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording. See page 34 for details on selecting menu items. REC MODE (Recording mode) B SP (SP...
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... • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder, the camcorder is not a malfunction. You cannot turn on the power again (p. 15), or use it after about 1 minute. • Press the RESET button (p. 27) using your Sony dealer. This is automatically turned off . ...not operate your camcorder (p. 20). Settings change during Easy Handycam operation. • During Easy Handycam operation, the settings of [A.SHUT OFF] (p. 48), or turn Easy Handycam operation on or off (A.SHUT OFF). Batteries/Power sources The power abruptly turns off . The camcorder does not operate ...
... • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder, the camcorder is not a malfunction. You cannot turn on the power again (p. 15), or use it after about 1 minute. • Press the RESET button (p. 27) using your Sony dealer. This is automatically turned off . ...not operate your camcorder (p. 20). Settings change during Easy Handycam operation. • During Easy Handycam operation, the settings of [A.SHUT OFF] (p. 48), or turn Easy Handycam operation on or off (A.SHUT OFF). Batteries/Power sources The power abruptly turns off . The camcorder does not operate ...
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... disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet and contact your Sony dealer. This is too high or too low, or the battery pack has not been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again to cancel [DEMO MODE]. 66 The battery pack discharges too quickly. • Ambient temperature is not a..., 81). • The indicated time may be worn-out. Do not press hard on the LCD screen or viewfinder. • The camcorder is in the remaining battery time indicator, or the battery pack has not been charged enough. Troubleshooting (Continued) The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the...
... disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet and contact your Sony dealer. This is too high or too low, or the battery pack has not been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again to cancel [DEMO MODE]. 66 The battery pack discharges too quickly. • Ambient temperature is not a..., 81). • The indicated time may be worn-out. Do not press hard on the LCD screen or viewfinder. • The camcorder is in the remaining battery time indicator, or the battery pack has not been charged enough. Troubleshooting (Continued) The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the...
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...). Continued , 67 These dots are not recorded. The picture is not displayed in lines appear on your camcorder or remove the battery pack without turning off the power first. The buttons on the touch panel do not work at all. • Adjust the screen ([CALIBRATION]) .... • A warning indicator or message appears on the LCD screen. • This occurs if you disconnect the DC plug from the camcorder, then attach it again (p. 13). • Attach a charged battery pack to always display the remaining tape indicator (p. 47). The picture remains on the screen (p. 76).
...). Continued , 67 These dots are not recorded. The picture is not displayed in lines appear on your camcorder or remove the battery pack without turning off the power first. The buttons on the touch panel do not work at all. • Adjust the screen ([CALIBRATION]) .... • A warning indicator or message appears on the LCD screen. • This occurs if you disconnect the DC plug from the camcorder, then attach it again (p. 13). • Attach a charged battery pack to always display the remaining tape indicator (p. 47). The picture remains on the screen (p. 76).