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.../ EJECT lever in the direction of the cassette lightly. It may cause a malfunction. 3 Close the lid. Window Lid The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up. OPEN/EJECT lever 2 Insert a cassette with its window facing outwards, then press . Push the center of the back of the arrow and open the lid...
.../ EJECT lever in the direction of the cassette lightly. It may cause a malfunction. 3 Close the lid. Window Lid The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up. OPEN/EJECT lever 2 Insert a cassette with its window facing outwards, then press . Push the center of the back of the arrow and open the lid...
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... recording environment. Night views, neon signs and fireworks - At party scenes or studios where the lighting conditions change the [PROGRAM AE] settings, or bring your camcorder outdoors or brought it indoors after you have touched , set [WHT BAL] to [ AUTO]. • If you have changed the battery pack while [ ...00:00 OK 1 MANU- B AUTO The white balance is flashing quickly. • flashes slowly if white balance could not be adjusted according to the window by touching / . Indoors - Under video lamps in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. •Do not shake your...
... recording environment. Night views, neon signs and fireworks - At party scenes or studios where the lighting conditions change the [PROGRAM AE] settings, or bring your camcorder outdoors or brought it indoors after you have touched , set [WHT BAL] to [ AUTO]. • If you have changed the battery pack while [ ...00:00 OK 1 MANU- B AUTO The white balance is flashing quickly. • flashes slowly if white balance could not be adjusted according to the window by touching / . Indoors - Under video lamps in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. •Do not shake your...
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...can be adjusted to [AUTO] when you turn the power off for details on subjects only a short distance away. This setting also prevents your camcorder from appearing dark in strong light or reflected light, such as people or flowers while creating a soft background. PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) ( ) ...Select to prevent people's faces from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows that comes in midsummer or on a ski slope. 42 • Items with B. BEACH&SKI*( ) Select to bring out the subject such as at ...
...can be adjusted to [AUTO] when you turn the power off for details on subjects only a short distance away. This setting also prevents your camcorder from appearing dark in strong light or reflected light, such as people or flowers while creating a soft background. PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) ( ) ...Select to prevent people's faces from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows that comes in midsummer or on a ski slope. 42 • Items with B. BEACH&SKI*( ) Select to bring out the subject such as at ...
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... Tool You can import the entire contents of a tape to create a video CD. Picture Package Ver.1.5.1 - ImageMixer VCD2 - A Sony product is compatible with added music and visual styles using video recorded on PC You can view the video and still images copied from your... If necessary, buy a USB 2.0 cable (Type A to a computer. - i.LINK cable This method is good for Windows computers. Video and still images are 2 ways to connect your camcorder. Using a Computer Before referring to the "First Step Guide" on your computer When you can enjoy the following software: ...
... Tool You can import the entire contents of a tape to create a video CD. Picture Package Ver.1.5.1 - ImageMixer VCD2 - A Sony product is compatible with added music and visual styles using video recorded on PC You can view the video and still images copied from your... If necessary, buy a USB 2.0 cable (Type A to a computer. - i.LINK cable This method is good for Windows computers. Video and still images are 2 ways to connect your camcorder. Using a Computer Before referring to the "First Step Guide" on your computer When you can enjoy the following software: ...
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...: 500 MB or more Available free hard disk space recommended: 6 GB or more (depending on the size of your camcorder and computer and making settings, to general operation the first time you can refer to on your computer. It is necessary to...visit the following URL: http://www.ppackage.com/) x For Macintosh users When using Picture Package OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional Standard installation is based on DirectX technology. This "First Step Guide" describes basic operations, from initial...
...: 500 MB or more Available free hard disk space recommended: 6 GB or more (depending on the size of your camcorder and computer and making settings, to general operation the first time you can refer to on your computer. It is necessary to...visit the following URL: http://www.ppackage.com/) x For Macintosh users When using Picture Package OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional Standard installation is based on DirectX technology. This "First Step Guide" describes basic operations, from initial...
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... software and "First Step Guide" on a computer You need to be necessary. The installation screen appears. Using a Computer The software version of your camcorder to "First Step Guide." Windows computer: Picture Package (including ImageMixer VCD2) Macintosh computer: ImageMixer VCD2 For the details on the computer's operating system you are using a USB cable...
... software and "First Step Guide" on a computer You need to be necessary. The installation screen appears. Using a Computer The software version of your camcorder to "First Step Guide." Windows computer: Picture Package (including ImageMixer VCD2) Macintosh computer: ImageMixer VCD2 For the details on the computer's operating system you are using a USB cable...
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Viewing "First Step Guide" Using a Computer Displaying "First Step Guide" Starting up on a Windows computer Viewing with Microsoft Internet Explorer Ver.6.0 or later is needed. Double-click the icon on the CD-ROM, and then double-click "index.html." ... by applicable laws, you are protected by copyright laws and other applicable laws of Picture Package by Sony Corporation would not be construed as conferring to you by selecting [Start], [Programs] ([All Programs] for Windows XP), [Picture Package], and [First Step Guide]. • To view "First Step Guide" in HTML without obtaining...
Viewing "First Step Guide" Using a Computer Displaying "First Step Guide" Starting up on a Windows computer Viewing with Microsoft Internet Explorer Ver.6.0 or later is needed. Double-click the icon on the CD-ROM, and then double-click "index.html." ... by applicable laws, you are protected by copyright laws and other applicable laws of Picture Package by Sony Corporation would not be construed as conferring to you by selecting [Start], [Programs] ([All Programs] for Windows XP), [Picture Package], and [First Step Guide]. • To view "First Step Guide" in HTML without obtaining...
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... you need a computer equipped with a DVD drive that can create a DVD from a tape with a Sony VAIO series computer* preinstalled with an i.LINK. 2 Prepare the power source for each Windows XP user. Using the Direct Access to "Click to create a DVD. 62 The following procedures describe how...up. • After you start up automatically when you to copy pictures recorded on your camcorder is automatically copied and written to a computer. The picture is connected to a DVD. Taiwan http://vaio-online.sony.com/tw/vaio/ - To i.LINK connector i.LINK cable (optional) DV To DV Interface...
... you need a computer equipped with a DVD drive that can create a DVD from a tape with a Sony VAIO series computer* preinstalled with an i.LINK. 2 Prepare the power source for each Windows XP user. Using the Direct Access to "Click to create a DVD. 62 The following procedures describe how...up. • After you start up automatically when you to copy pictures recorded on your camcorder is automatically copied and written to a computer. The picture is connected to a DVD. Taiwan http://vaio-online.sony.com/tw/vaio/ - To i.LINK connector i.LINK cable (optional) DV To DV Interface...
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... AE], [EXPOSURE] is automatically set to a computer The computer does not recognize your computer. • Set the computer display as follows: - Windows: 800 × 600 dots or more, High Color (16 bits, 65,000 colors) or more Continued , 71 You cannot dub correctly using the... then connect them again correctly. Troubleshooting New sound added to other devices Time code and other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from your camcorder (p. 49). You cannot use [WHT BAL]. • You cannot use [PROGRAM AE] together with NightShot plus. You cannot use [EXPOSURE...
... AE], [EXPOSURE] is automatically set to a computer The computer does not recognize your computer. • Set the computer display as follows: - Windows: 800 × 600 dots or more, High Color (16 bits, 65,000 colors) or more Continued , 71 You cannot dub correctly using the... then connect them again correctly. Troubleshooting New sound added to other devices Time code and other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from your camcorder (p. 49). You cannot use [WHT BAL]. • You cannot use [PROGRAM AE] together with NightShot plus. You cannot use [EXPOSURE...
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...connect it again. • Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp on your camcorder and set [USB STREAM] to [ON] (p. 47). (Only when connected to the Windows computer with an i.LINK cable and use the standard software in the disc drive of your computer. 72 ... view the video recorded on a tape on the Macintosh computer. • When you connect your camcorder to a Macintosh computer using a USB cable, you cannot copy pictures recorded on the screen of the Windows computer during USB Streaming. • The USB driver has been registered incorrectly as the computer was ...
...connect it again. • Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp on your camcorder and set [USB STREAM] to [ON] (p. 47). (Only when connected to the Windows computer with an i.LINK cable and use the standard software in the disc drive of your computer. 72 ... view the video recorded on a tape on the Macintosh computer. • When you connect your camcorder to a Macintosh computer using a USB cable, you cannot copy pictures recorded on the screen of the Windows computer during USB Streaming. • The USB driver has been registered incorrectly as the computer was ...
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...exe]. • Deleting anything other than [USB Composite Device], [USB Audio Device] and [Composite USB Device] may cause a malfunction of your camcorder is connected to a computer. 2 Right-click [My Computer], then click [Properties]. The [System Properties] screen appears. 4 Click the [Hardware...PICTUREPACKAGE] (Disc drive)*. * Drive names (such as (E:)) may cause a malfunction of your camcorder is connected to a computer. 2 Click [Start]. 3 Right-click [My Computer], then click [Properties]. x For Windows XP Log on the computer. 3 Click [Open]. 4 Double-click [Driver]. 5 Double-...
...exe]. • Deleting anything other than [USB Composite Device], [USB Audio Device] and [Composite USB Device] may cause a malfunction of your camcorder is connected to a computer. 2 Right-click [My Computer], then click [Properties]. The [System Properties] screen appears. 4 Click the [Hardware...PICTUREPACKAGE] (Disc drive)*. * Drive names (such as (E:)) may cause a malfunction of your camcorder is connected to a computer. 2 Click [Start]. 3 Right-click [My Computer], then click [Properties]. x For Windows XP Log on the computer. 3 Click [Open]. 4 Double-click [Driver]. 5 Double-...
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... USB cable from your computer environment as described in the following procedures: 1 Select [Start] t [Programs]([All Programs] for Windows XP) t [Picture Package] t [Handycam Tools] t [USB Streaming Tool]. 2 Adjust the slider in the (-) direction on [Select video quality]. 3 Follow the on... of your camcorder. • You cannot start the Easy Handycam settings while the USB cable is not smooth during USB Streaming. • Change the settings as described in the following procedures: 1 Select [Start] t [Programs]( [All Programs] for Windows XP) t [Picture Package] t [Handycam Tools] ...
... USB cable from your computer environment as described in the following procedures: 1 Select [Start] t [Programs]([All Programs] for Windows XP) t [Picture Package] t [Handycam Tools] t [USB Streaming Tool]. 2 Adjust the slider in the (-) direction on [Select video quality]. 3 Follow the on... of your camcorder. • You cannot start the Easy Handycam settings while the USB cable is not smooth during USB Streaming. • Change the settings as described in the following procedures: 1 Select [Start] t [Programs]( [All Programs] for Windows XP) t [Picture Package] t [Handycam Tools] ...
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... connecting to other devices, be connected to video devices. The camcorder may occur. - Noise may malfunction. - If sand or dust gets in your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it . If your camcorder get wet, for the device to be exposed to a device...- About the required i.LINK cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to build up inside of data can be sent or received in the following locations. - The camcorder may be connected. Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration. Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD screen, the viewfinder...
... connecting to other devices, be connected to video devices. The camcorder may occur. - Noise may malfunction. - If sand or dust gets in your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it . If your camcorder get wet, for the device to be exposed to a device...- About the required i.LINK cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to build up inside of data can be sent or received in the following locations. - The camcorder may be connected. Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration. Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD screen, the viewfinder...
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...174;" are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and other countries. • Windows Media Player is a trademark or registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc in this manual. 88 and other countries. .... • Roxio is a registered trademark of Roxio, Inc. • Toast is a trademark. • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are subject to change without notice. Microsoft Corporation in ) (w/h/d) Mass (approx.) 40 g (1.5 oz) Operating...
...174;" are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and other countries. • Windows Media Player is a trademark or registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc in this manual. 88 and other countries. .... • Roxio is a registered trademark of Roxio, Inc. • Toast is a trademark. • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are subject to change without notice. Microsoft Corporation in ) (w/h/d) Mass (approx.) 40 g (1.5 oz) Operating...
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... 76 Warning messages 77 WHITE 37 WHT BAL (White balance 38, 71 Wide angle 26 WIDE DISP (Wide display 46 WIDE SEL (Wide select)..... 44 Windows 56, 57 WORLD TIME 48 Write-protect tab 80 Z Zoom 26 Zoom lever 26 Additional Information U USB jack 54 USB STREAM 47 USB Streaming 47...
... 76 Warning messages 77 WHITE 37 WHT BAL (White balance 38, 71 Wide angle 26 WIDE DISP (Wide display 46 WIDE SEL (Wide select)..... 44 Windows 56, 57 WORLD TIME 48 Write-protect tab 80 Z Zoom 26 Zoom lever 26 Additional Information U USB jack 54 USB STREAM 47 USB Streaming 47...
Marketing Specifications
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...DCR-HC26 can store hundreds of individual still images with an IEEE1394 interface, such as when shooting through a window or in the viewfinder. i.LINK® DV Interface1 A digital high-speed bi-directional interface which provides Audio/Video communication between devices equipped with 7 seconds of audio on the LCD screen. Sony... buttons on the frame of video recorded on the LCD screen when charging and when the camcorder is clearer, with the compact DCR-HC26 MiniDV Handycam camcorder. Record subjects up to 10 feet away using the USB interface. Effects available in low...
...DCR-HC26 can store hundreds of individual still images with an IEEE1394 interface, such as when shooting through a window or in the viewfinder. i.LINK® DV Interface1 A digital high-speed bi-directional interface which provides Audio/Video communication between devices equipped with 7 seconds of audio on the LCD screen. Sony... buttons on the frame of video recorded on the LCD screen when charging and when the camcorder is clearer, with the compact DCR-HC26 MiniDV Handycam camcorder. Record subjects up to 10 feet away using the USB interface. Effects available in low...
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... 8.4V (AC Adaptor) Service and Warranty Information Limited Warranty Term: 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor Software Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP Professional Supplied Software: Picture Package™ ver. 1.5 Dimensions Weight: 14 oz (420g) with Tape ... trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Macintosh is a trademark of Sony, used only to 90 min. DCR-HC26 MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder Specifications General Imaging Device: 1/6" CCD Pixel Gross: 680K Recording Media: MiniDV Cassette (sold separately) Recording and Playback Times: SP:...
... 8.4V (AC Adaptor) Service and Warranty Information Limited Warranty Term: 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor Software Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP Professional Supplied Software: Picture Package™ ver. 1.5 Dimensions Weight: 14 oz (420g) with Tape ... trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Macintosh is a trademark of Sony, used only to 90 min. DCR-HC26 MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder Specifications General Imaging Device: 1/6" CCD Pixel Gross: 680K Recording Media: MiniDV Cassette (sold separately) Recording and Playback Times: SP:...