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...lamp turns off and zooming. The battery pack will not lose its charge in the direction of the arrow with viewfinder while the LCD panel closed. * Typical recording time shows the time when you do when charging the battery pack. Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you...fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Bottom: Recording with the other hand. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. To use a fully charged battery pack. Hold down the V BATT(battery) release lever with LCD screen. Battery pack ...
...lamp turns off and zooming. The battery pack will not lose its charge in the direction of the arrow with viewfinder while the LCD panel closed. * Typical recording time shows the time when you do when charging the battery pack. Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you...fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Bottom: Recording with the other hand. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. To use a fully charged battery pack. Hold down the V BATT(battery) release lever with LCD screen. Battery pack ...
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...will not be supplied from the battery as long as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of your camcorder, even when the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet immediately if any metallic objects. On the charging/recording/playback time • Times ...measured with any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. 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-FP90 550 705 On the battery pack...
...will not be supplied from the battery as long as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of your camcorder, even when the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet immediately if any metallic objects. On the charging/recording/playback time • Times ...measured with any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. 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-FP90 550 705 On the battery pack...
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Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder The LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it until the picture is clear. • You can adjust the [FADER] and the [EXPOSURE] setting using the viewfinder to the lens side, ... on the LCD frame accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD panel. • If you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. Viewfinder 90 degrees (max.) 1 90 degrees to the camcorder • Do not press the buttons on the LCD screen is convenient during playback operations. •...
Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder The LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it until the picture is clear. • You can adjust the [FADER] and the [EXPOSURE] setting using the viewfinder to the lens side, ... on the LCD frame accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD panel. • If you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. Viewfinder 90 degrees (max.) 1 90 degrees to the camcorder • Do not press the buttons on the LCD screen is convenient during playback operations. •...
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...] (p. 46). 1 Slide and hold the OPEN/ EJECT lever in . Cassette compartment The cassette compartment automatically slides back in. • Do not force the cassette compartment closed by pressing the portion marked {DO NOT PUSH} while it is sliding in the direction of the cassette lightly. It may cause a malfunction.... 3 Close the lid. Push the center of the back of the arrow and open the lid. To eject the cassette Open the lid following the same ...
...] (p. 46). 1 Slide and hold the OPEN/ EJECT lever in . Cassette compartment The cassette compartment automatically slides back in. • Do not force the cassette compartment closed by pressing the portion marked {DO NOT PUSH} while it is sliding in the direction of the cassette lightly. It may cause a malfunction.... 3 Close the lid. Push the center of the back of the arrow and open the lid. To eject the cassette Open the lid following the same ...
Operating Guide
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... uses infrared light. Therefore, do not cover the infrared port 3 with the zoom buttons qa on the LCD frame. • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is hard to ON. ( and ["NIGHTSHOT PLUS"] appear.) • The NightShot plus 2 Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch 2 to focus... functions in .) for backlit subjects, press BACK LIGHT 6 to keep your fingers or other objects. Move it is about 1 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for a slower zoom. Close view: (Telephoto) • You cannot change the zoom speed with your finger on page 36. 26
... uses infrared light. Therefore, do not cover the infrared port 3 with the zoom buttons qa on the LCD frame. • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is hard to ON. ( and ["NIGHTSHOT PLUS"] appear.) • The NightShot plus 2 Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch 2 to focus... functions in .) for backlit subjects, press BACK LIGHT 6 to keep your fingers or other objects. Move it is about 1 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for a slower zoom. Close view: (Telephoto) • You cannot change the zoom speed with your finger on page 36. 26
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... REC MODE SP REMAIN LP TAPE SET REC MODE LP REMAIN EXEC RET. Touch / to hide the menu screen. After finishing the settings, touch (close) to select the item, then touch [EXEC]. (The process in step 3 and 4 is the same as that in the direction of the arrow...36. 1 Touch . 2 Touch the desired page. 3 Touch the desired button. 4 Select the desired setting, then touch t •With some settings, you to touch . (Close). CAMERA lamp: settings for recording on a tape PLAY/EDIT lamp: settings for viewing/editing 2 Touch the LCD screen to turn on [PAGE1]. EXEC RET.
... REC MODE SP REMAIN LP TAPE SET REC MODE LP REMAIN EXEC RET. Touch / to hide the menu screen. After finishing the settings, touch (close) to select the item, then touch [EXEC]. (The process in step 3 and 4 is the same as that in the direction of the arrow...36. 1 Touch . 2 Touch the desired page. 3 Touch the desired button. 4 Select the desired setting, then touch t •With some settings, you to touch . (Close). CAMERA lamp: settings for recording on a tape PLAY/EDIT lamp: settings for viewing/editing 2 Touch the LCD screen to turn on [PAGE1]. EXEC RET.
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Touch [MENU] then select the desired menu. 3 Change your item setting. Using the Menu 35 Each touch of [ RET.] takes you to the previous screen. •Cancel Easy Handycam operation to hide the menu screen. x To use menu items normally. After finishing the settings, touch (close) to use menu items during Easy Handycam operation 60min STBY 0:00:00 FN 1 Touch . 2 Select the desired menu.
Touch [MENU] then select the desired menu. 3 Change your item setting. Using the Menu 35 Each touch of [ RET.] takes you to the previous screen. •Cancel Easy Handycam operation to hide the menu screen. x To use menu items normally. After finishing the settings, touch (close) to use menu items during Easy Handycam operation 60min STBY 0:00:00 FN 1 Touch . 2 Select the desired menu.
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The available functions during Easy Handycam operation are marked with B. See page 34 for more than 12 ... the focal point to aim it is recorded in suitable brightness even when there is strong contrast between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is easier to focus on the subject by moving the power zoom ...AUTO] when you want to focus on a certain subject intentionally. 36 1 Touch [MANUAL]. 9 appears. 2 Touch (focusing on close range, move the power zoom lever to adjust the zoom for more than 12 hours. Operation button items Available operation buttons vary ...
The available functions during Easy Handycam operation are marked with B. See page 34 for more than 12 ... the focal point to aim it is recorded in suitable brightness even when there is strong contrast between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is easier to focus on the subject by moving the power zoom ...AUTO] when you want to focus on a certain subject intentionally. 36 1 Touch [MANUAL]. 9 appears. 2 Touch (focusing on close range, move the power zoom lever to adjust the zoom for more than 12 hours. Operation button items Available operation buttons vary ...
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FADER You can adjust [EXPOSURE] and [FADER] while using the viewfinder by having the LCD panel rotated 180 degrees and closed with the screen facing out. 1 Make sure that the CAMERA lamp lights up. 2 Close the LCD panel with / , and touch . [FADER]: Touch it gradually changes from black and white to color. FADER...
FADER You can adjust [EXPOSURE] and [FADER] while using the viewfinder by having the LCD panel rotated 180 degrees and closed with the screen facing out. 1 Make sure that the CAMERA lamp lights up. 2 Close the LCD panel with / , and touch . [FADER]: Touch it gradually changes from black and white to color. FADER...
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... [ AUTO] and aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for the following recording conditions: - To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [ AUTO]. • You can adjust [EXPOSURE] and [FADER] while using the viewfinder by having the LCD panel rotated 180 degrees and closed with the screen facing...
... [ AUTO] and aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for the following recording conditions: - To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [ AUTO]. • You can adjust [EXPOSURE] and [FADER] while using the viewfinder by having the LCD panel rotated 180 degrees and closed with the screen facing...
Operating Guide
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...i.LINK cable and use the standard software in the disc drive of your computer. To copy recordings from a tape, connect your camcorder to the computer with the supplied CD-ROM on the computer's operating system you cannot copy pictures recorded on the software, refer ...further installation will be used varies depending on your computer before installing the software. 3 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the OS. Close all applications running on the computer. Continued , 57 Using a Computer The software version of Picture Package is displayed as Administrators for ...
...i.LINK cable and use the standard software in the disc drive of your computer. To copy recordings from a tape, connect your camcorder to the computer with the supplied CD-ROM on the computer's operating system you cannot copy pictures recorded on the software, refer ...further installation will be used varies depending on your computer before installing the software. 3 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the OS. Close all applications running on the computer. Continued , 57 Using a Computer The software version of Picture Package is displayed as Administrators for ...
Operating Guide
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...-click the unzipped [ImageMixerVCD2_Install]. 9 When the user acceptance screen is displayed, enter your camcorder is listed on a computer (Continued) The computer turns off once, then starts up again automatically (Restart). Close all applications running on the computer before installing the software. 3 Place the supplied CD-ROM... 10) appear on the desktop. 14Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of your computer. • For details on connecting your camcorder and computer, see "First Step Guide" on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 61). • If you have any questions about Picture Package...
...-click the unzipped [ImageMixerVCD2_Install]. 9 When the user acceptance screen is displayed, enter your camcorder is listed on a computer (Continued) The computer turns off once, then starts up again automatically (Restart). Close all applications running on the computer before installing the software. 3 Place the supplied CD-ROM... 10) appear on the desktop. 14Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of your computer. • For details on connecting your camcorder and computer, see "First Step Guide" on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 61). • If you have any questions about Picture Package...
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... • After you start up [Click to DVD Automatic Mode Launcher] once, from then on it takes a few hours to create a DVD. 62 Close all applications running with a DVD drive that you turn on a tape to a DVD easily if your computer. • [Click to DVD Automatic Mode Launcher...the following procedures describe how to create a DVD from a tape with a Sony VAIO series computer* preinstalled with "Click to DVD Ver.1.2" (Sony original software) or later via an i.LINK cable. You cannot use an i.LINK cable for the camcorder. Creating a DVD (Direct Access to "Click to DVD") You can create ...
... • After you start up [Click to DVD Automatic Mode Launcher] once, from then on it takes a few hours to create a DVD. 62 Close all applications running with a DVD drive that you turn on a tape to a DVD easily if your computer. • [Click to DVD Automatic Mode Launcher...the following procedures describe how to create a DVD from a tape with a Sony VAIO series computer* preinstalled with "Click to DVD Ver.1.2" (Sony original software) or later via an i.LINK cable. You cannot use an i.LINK cable for the camcorder. Creating a DVD (Direct Access to "Click to DVD") You can create ...
Operating Guide
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... screen/viewfinder A rippling effect appears on the LCD screen when you open or close the LCD panel, it . • This is not a malfunction. Do not press hard on the LCD screen or viewfinder. • The camcorder is too high or too low, or the battery pack has not been charged...a cassette to correct the indication (p. 12). The power turns off the power, and disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet and contact your Sony dealer. The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time. • Ambient temperature is in the remaining battery time indicator, or the ...
... screen/viewfinder A rippling effect appears on the LCD screen when you open or close the LCD panel, it . • This is not a malfunction. Do not press hard on the LCD screen or viewfinder. • The camcorder is too high or too low, or the battery pack has not been charged...a cassette to correct the indication (p. 12). The power turns off the power, and disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet and contact your Sony dealer. The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time. • Ambient temperature is in the remaining battery time indicator, or the ...
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...• This is not displayed in the viewfinder has disappeared. • Close the LCD panel. The Cassette Memory indicator or title display does not appear while using a cassette with Cassette Memory. • This camcorder does not support Cassette Memory, so the indicator does not appear. These ...the screen. • A warning indicator or message appears on the LCD screen. • This occurs if you disconnect the DC plug from your camcorder (p. 17). This is connected correctly (p. 12). • Remove the battery pack from the compartment. • Make sure the power source (...
...• This is not displayed in the viewfinder has disappeared. • Close the LCD panel. The Cassette Memory indicator or title display does not appear while using a cassette with Cassette Memory. • This camcorder does not support Cassette Memory, so the indicator does not appear. These ...the screen. • A warning indicator or message appears on the LCD screen. • This occurs if you disconnect the DC plug from your camcorder (p. 17). This is connected correctly (p. 12). • Remove the battery pack from the compartment. • Make sure the power source (...
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Picture Package does not function correctly. • Close Picture Package, then restart the computer. 74 There is no sound when the camcorder is connected to install the USB driver again. 1 Double-click [My Computer]. 2 Right-click [PICTUREPACKAGE] (Disc drive)*. * Drive ... • Deleting anything other than [USB Composite Device], [USB Audio Device] and [USB Device] may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. • You cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected.] appears on -screen instructions, click [Next], then click [Done]. Troubleshooting (Continued) 5 If the devices below are...
Picture Package does not function correctly. • Close Picture Package, then restart the computer. 74 There is no sound when the camcorder is connected to install the USB driver again. 1 Double-click [My Computer]. 2 Right-click [PICTUREPACKAGE] (Disc drive)*. * Drive ... • Deleting anything other than [USB Composite Device], [USB Audio Device] and [USB Device] may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. • You cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected.] appears on -screen instructions, click [Next], then click [Done]. Troubleshooting (Continued) 5 If the devices below are...
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...the procedure below and refer to "First Step Guide" (FirstStepGuide.pdf). 1 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of your camcorder to turn on the computer. 4 Click [Explorer]. 5 Double-click [FirstStepGuide]. 6 Double-click the desired language folder. 7 Double-click ..."FirstStepGuide.pdf." 75 Troubleshooting An error message appears while operating Picture Package. • Close Picture Package first, then slide the POWER switch on your computer. 2 Double-click [My Computer]. 3 Right-click [PICTUREPACKAGE] (Disc drive)*. *...
...the procedure below and refer to "First Step Guide" (FirstStepGuide.pdf). 1 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of your camcorder to turn on the computer. 4 Click [Explorer]. 5 Double-click [FirstStepGuide]. 6 Double-click the desired language folder. 7 Double-click ..."FirstStepGuide.pdf." 75 Troubleshooting An error message appears while operating Picture Package. • Close Picture Package first, then slide the POWER switch on your computer. 2 Double-click [My Computer]. 3 Right-click [PICTUREPACKAGE] (Disc drive)*. *...
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.... This is displayed in a hot and humid place. Do not close the cassette lid until the cassette is ejected. 84 x Note on moisture condensation Moisture may be damaged or your camcorder, on the surface of the functions except cassette ejection will not appear...off your skin - x How to avoid moisture condensation When you bring your camcorder from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility to condense, your local authorized Sony service facility. - Turn off . - [x Dirty video head. Maintenance and...
.... This is displayed in a hot and humid place. Do not close the cassette lid until the cassette is ejected. 84 x Note on moisture condensation Moisture may be damaged or your camcorder, on the surface of the functions except cassette ejection will not appear...off your skin - x How to avoid moisture condensation When you bring your camcorder from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility to condense, your local authorized Sony service facility. - Turn off . - [x Dirty video head. Maintenance and...
Marketing Specifications
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...® Lens Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced optical multi-layer coating that offers less glare and flare with the compact DCR-HC26 MiniDV Handycam camcorder. Sony's exclusive AccuPower™ meter displays the battery time remaining in minutes, in brilliant detail. Choose from far away. Effects... The optical zoom helps to bring the action close up to 500 lines of video recorded on the camcorder's tape. NightShot® Plus Infrared System With Sony's NightShot Infrared System you can store hundreds of the camcorder using the USB interface. InfoLITHIUM® Battery...
...® Lens Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced optical multi-layer coating that offers less glare and flare with the compact DCR-HC26 MiniDV Handycam camcorder. Sony's exclusive AccuPower™ meter displays the battery time remaining in minutes, in brilliant detail. Choose from far away. Effects... The optical zoom helps to bring the action close up to 500 lines of video recorded on the camcorder's tape. NightShot® Plus Infrared System With Sony's NightShot Infrared System you can store hundreds of the camcorder using the USB interface. InfoLITHIUM® Battery...