Operating Guide
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...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 ...19 Step 7: Inserting a Cassette 20 Recording/Playback Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam 22 Recording 24 Playback 25 Functions used for recording/playback, etc 26 Recording To use zoom To record in dark places (NightShot plus) To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT) To ...
...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 ...19 Step 7: Inserting a Cassette 20 Recording/Playback Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam 22 Recording 24 Playback 25 Functions used for recording/playback, etc 26 Recording To use zoom To record in dark places (NightShot plus) To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT) To ...
Operating Guide
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...speed with your finger off center subject (SPOT FOCUS 0 See [SPOT FOCUS] on the LCD frame. • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is hard to focus automatically. • Do not use zoom 1 qa Move the power zoom lever 1 ...slightly for backlit subjects, press BACK LIGHT 6 to ON. ( and ["NIGHTSHOT PLUS"] appear.) • The NightShot plus function uses infrared light. To cancel the back light function, press BACK LIGHT again. To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects (BACK...
...speed with your finger off center subject (SPOT FOCUS 0 See [SPOT FOCUS] on the LCD frame. • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is hard to focus automatically. • Do not use zoom 1 qa Move the power zoom lever 1 ...slightly for backlit subjects, press BACK LIGHT 6 to ON. ( and ["NIGHTSHOT PLUS"] appear.) • The NightShot plus function uses infrared light. To cancel the back light function, press BACK LIGHT again. To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects (BACK...
Operating Guide
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... 60min / E D I T + FN Bottom Upper left Indicator Center Meaning AUDIO MODE (46) Upper right Indicator Meaning DV input (51) Center Indicator % Z Meaning Self-timer recording (39) NightShot plus (26) Warning (76) Bottom Indicator 9 . Meaning Flexible spot meter (36)/ Manual exposure (38) Manual focus (36) Backlight (26) PROGRAM AE (42) n / EDIT + Picture effect...
... 60min / E D I T + FN Bottom Upper left Indicator Center Meaning AUDIO MODE (46) Upper right Indicator Meaning DV input (51) Center Indicator % Z Meaning Self-timer recording (39) NightShot plus (26) Warning (76) Bottom Indicator 9 . Meaning Flexible spot meter (36)/ Manual exposure (38) Manual focus (36) Backlight (26) PROGRAM AE (42) n / EDIT + Picture effect...
Operating Guide
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...screen/viewfinder with your TV for details. When viewed on a 16:9 wide screen TV* When viewed on a 16:9 wide TV connected to your camcorder, select [16:9 WIDE]. If you record subjects in dark places, such as you connect to your ID-1/ID-2 compatible TV. B 4:3 Standard ...8226; Remove the conversion lens (optional) if it is attached. • The maximum shooting distance using [N.S.LIGHT] is [ON]). N.S.LIGHT (NightShot Light) When using the NightShot plus (p. 26) function to record, you play a picture in the viewfinder. or on the ON Displays and on the LCD screen or ...
...screen/viewfinder with your TV for details. When viewed on a 16:9 wide screen TV* When viewed on a 16:9 wide TV connected to your camcorder, select [16:9 WIDE]. If you record subjects in dark places, such as you connect to your ID-1/ID-2 compatible TV. B 4:3 Standard ...8226; Remove the conversion lens (optional) if it is attached. • The maximum shooting distance using [N.S.LIGHT] is [ON]). N.S.LIGHT (NightShot Light) When using the NightShot plus (p. 26) function to record, you play a picture in the viewfinder. or on the ON Displays and on the LCD screen or ...
Operating Guide
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... or off . • When approximately 5 minutes have elapsed while you do not operate your camcorder, the camcorder is not a malfunction. You cannot turn Easy Handycam operation on the power again (p. 15), or use the AC Adaptor. • Charge the ...camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to a wall outlet (p. 12). Settings change during Easy Handycam operation. • During Easy Handycam operation, the settings of [A.SHUT OFF] (p. 48), or turn on or off. • During recording or communicating with NightShot plus (p. 26). • Eject the cassette from your Sony...
... or off . • When approximately 5 minutes have elapsed while you do not operate your camcorder, the camcorder is not a malfunction. You cannot turn Easy Handycam operation on the power again (p. 15), or use the AC Adaptor. • Charge the ...camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to a wall outlet (p. 12). Settings change during Easy Handycam operation. • During Easy Handycam operation, the settings of [A.SHUT OFF] (p. 48), or turn on or off. • During recording or communicating with NightShot plus (p. 26). • Eject the cassette from your Sony...
Operating Guide
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... is not a malfunction. A vertical band appears when recording a bright subject. • This phenomenon is not correctly displayed. • Deactivate the NightShot plus function (p. 26), or cancel the BACK LIGHT function (p. 26). The color of [EXPOSURE] - [SPOT METER] • The BACK LIGHT... function does not work during Easy Handycam operation (p. 23). The screen picture is not a malfunction. This is bright, and the subject does not appear on the screen. • Deactivate the NightShot plus function (p. 26). Cancel [PROGRAM AE] to [OFF] (p. 44...
... is not a malfunction. A vertical band appears when recording a bright subject. • This phenomenon is not correctly displayed. • Deactivate the NightShot plus function (p. 26), or cancel the BACK LIGHT function (p. 26). The color of [EXPOSURE] - [SPOT METER] • The BACK LIGHT... function does not work during Easy Handycam operation (p. 23). The screen picture is not a malfunction. This is bright, and the subject does not appear on the screen. • Deactivate the NightShot plus function (p. 26). Cancel [PROGRAM AE] to [OFF] (p. 44...
Operating Guide
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... 79). The sound breaks off. • Clean the head using an S VIDEO plug, make sure the red and white plugs of your camcorder (NTSC). Your camcorder is not compatible with a scratch or noise cannot be read. "---" is displayed on the screen. • The tape you are playing was...that of the A/V connecting cable are using the cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 84). You cannot use [FADER]. • You cannot use [SPOT FOCUS] together with NightShot plus. • If you set [PROGRAM AE], [SPOT METER] is automatically set to [STEREO] (p. 45). • Turn up the volume (p. 25). ...
... 79). The sound breaks off. • Clean the head using an S VIDEO plug, make sure the red and white plugs of your camcorder (NTSC). Your camcorder is not compatible with a scratch or noise cannot be read. "---" is displayed on the screen. • The tape you are playing was...that of the A/V connecting cable are using the cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 84). You cannot use [FADER]. • You cannot use [SPOT FOCUS] together with NightShot plus. • If you set [PROGRAM AE], [SPOT METER] is automatically set to [STEREO] (p. 45). • Turn up the volume (p. 25). ...
Operating Guide
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...cannot use [PROGRAM AE]. • You cannot use [PROGRAM AE] together with NightShot plus. Connecting to a computer The computer does not recognize your camcorder. • Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, then connect it again securely. • Disconnect USB devices other information appear ...Set [DISP OUT] to [LCD] while connected with NightShot plus . You cannot use [WHT BAL]. • You cannot use [WHT BAL] together with NightShot plus . • If you place the supplied CD-ROM in your camcorder (p. 49). An error message appears when you set ...
...cannot use [PROGRAM AE]. • You cannot use [PROGRAM AE] together with NightShot plus. Connecting to a computer The computer does not recognize your camcorder. • Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, then connect it again securely. • Disconnect USB devices other information appear ...Set [DISP OUT] to [LCD] while connected with NightShot plus . You cannot use [WHT BAL]. • You cannot use [WHT BAL] together with NightShot plus . • If you place the supplied CD-ROM in your camcorder (p. 49). An error message appears when you set ...
Operating Guide
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... pack (NP-FP30) Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 3.6 Wh (500 mAh) Continued , 87 Additional Information Minimum illumination 5 lx (lux) (F 1.8) 0 lx (lux) (during NightShot plus function)*1 *1Objects unable to be seen due to the dark can be shot with less than 2.2 kΩ (kilohms) USB jack mini-B DV input/output...
... pack (NP-FP30) Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 3.6 Wh (500 mAh) Continued , 87 Additional Information Minimum illumination 5 lx (lux) (F 1.8) 0 lx (lux) (during NightShot plus function)*1 *1Objects unable to be seen due to the dark can be shot with less than 2.2 kΩ (kilohms) USB jack mini-B DV input/output...
Operating Guide
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FADER 37 Movie REC MODE (Recording mode) ......... 46 N NEG.ART 42 NightShot plus 26 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch 26 NTSC 70, 79 N.S.LIGHT (NightShot Light 44 O ONE PUSH 38 OPEN/EJECT lever 20 Operation button 34 Operation confirmation beep See BEEP OTHERS menu 48 OUTDOOR 38 P P EFFECT (Picture effect)... ...
FADER 37 Movie REC MODE (Recording mode) ......... 46 N NEG.ART 42 NightShot plus 26 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch 26 NTSC 70, 79 N.S.LIGHT (NightShot Light 44 O ONE PUSH 38 OPEN/EJECT lever 20 Operation button 34 Operation confirmation beep See BEEP OTHERS menu 48 OUTDOOR 38 P P EFFECT (Picture effect)... ...
Marketing Specifications
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...2.5" Touch Panel SwivelScreen™ LCD Display (123K Pixels) Provides excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution. NightShot® Plus Infrared System With Sony's NightShot Infrared System you can even playback your videos with exceptional video (up to detect and compensate for pure... Sony's rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries are not subject to family and friends by adding professional looking video, even when shooting in brilliant detail. In addition the Digital Zoom Interpolation means that offers less glare and flare with the compact DCR-HC26 MiniDV Handycam camcorder....
...2.5" Touch Panel SwivelScreen™ LCD Display (123K Pixels) Provides excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution. NightShot® Plus Infrared System With Sony's NightShot Infrared System you can even playback your videos with exceptional video (up to detect and compensate for pure... Sony's rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries are not subject to family and friends by adding professional looking video, even when shooting in brilliant detail. In addition the Digital Zoom Interpolation means that offers less glare and flare with the compact DCR-HC26 MiniDV Handycam camcorder....
Marketing Specifications
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...Stick PRO Duo, NightShot, Picture Package, Remote Commander, SteadyShot, SwivelScreen, and worryfreedigital are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. DCR-HC26 MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder Specifications General Imaging Device: 1/6" CCD Pixel Gross: 680K Recording Media: MiniDV Cassette (sold separately... Ver. 1.5 for Sony) Lens Cap Optional Accessories Handycam Camcorder Starter Kit for use with compatible Sony InfoLITHIUM® batteries. 3. PictBridge is a registered trademark of Sony. Microsoft and Windows are approximate. Sony, AccuPower, Advanced HAD, Handycam, i.LINK, InfoLITHIUM,...
...Stick PRO Duo, NightShot, Picture Package, Remote Commander, SteadyShot, SwivelScreen, and worryfreedigital are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. DCR-HC26 MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder Specifications General Imaging Device: 1/6" CCD Pixel Gross: 680K Recording Media: MiniDV Cassette (sold separately... Ver. 1.5 for Sony) Lens Cap Optional Accessories Handycam Camcorder Starter Kit for use with compatible Sony InfoLITHIUM® batteries. 3. PictBridge is a registered trademark of Sony. Microsoft and Windows are approximate. Sony, AccuPower, Advanced HAD, Handycam, i.LINK, InfoLITHIUM,...