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...Sony dealer regarding this first (Continued) the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the following measures: - "First Step Guide" for connecting the camcorder... use mini DV cassettes marked with two kinds of your camcorder to another ...camcorder is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. 6 Refer to which the receiver is not dustproof, dripproof or waterproof. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are incompatible (p. 80). See "Maintenance and precautions" (p. 83). • Before connecting your camcorder. DCR-HC26...
...Sony dealer regarding this first (Continued) the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the following measures: - "First Step Guide" for connecting the camcorder... use mini DV cassettes marked with two kinds of your camcorder to another ...camcorder is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. 6 Refer to which the receiver is not dustproof, dripproof or waterproof. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are incompatible (p. 80). See "Maintenance and precautions" (p. 83). • Before connecting your camcorder. DCR-HC26...
Operating Guide
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... may cause a malfunction. 3 Close the lid. OPEN/EJECT lever 2 Insert a cassette with its window facing outwards, then press . Step 7: Inserting a Cassette You can use mini DV cassettes only (p. 80). • The recordable time varies depending on [REC MODE] (p. 46). 1 Slide and hold the OPEN/ EJECT lever in the direction of the...
... may cause a malfunction. 3 Close the lid. OPEN/EJECT lever 2 Insert a cassette with its window facing outwards, then press . Step 7: Inserting a Cassette You can use mini DV cassettes only (p. 80). • The recordable time varies depending on [REC MODE] (p. 46). 1 Slide and hold the OPEN/ EJECT lever in the direction of the...
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... (44) 29 Upper left Upper right 60min STBY 0:00:00 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 . The indicators during recording will not be recorded.
... (44) 29 Upper left Upper right 60min STBY 0:00:00 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 . The indicators during recording will not be recorded.
Operating Guide
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...52. REC CTRL (Recording control) See page 51. 40 To return to the normal playback mode, touch (Play/Pause) twice (once from the DV Interface (i.LINK) cannot be played back smoothly in the supplied CDROM for details (p. 61). [PAGE3] V SPD PLAY (Various speed playback) You can...output from frame playback). • You will not hear the recorded sound. To reverse direction: (frame) during playback. BURN VCD When your camcorder is connected to a Sony VAIO series personal computer, you can easily burn the picture recorded on the tape on a CD-R (Direct Access to DVD") (p. 62). ...
...52. REC CTRL (Recording control) See page 51. 40 To return to the normal playback mode, touch (Play/Pause) twice (once from the DV Interface (i.LINK) cannot be played back smoothly in the supplied CDROM for details (p. 61). [PAGE3] V SPD PLAY (Various speed playback) You can...output from frame playback). • You will not hear the recorded sound. To reverse direction: (frame) during playback. BURN VCD When your camcorder is connected to a Sony VAIO series personal computer, you can easily burn the picture recorded on the tape on a CD-R (Direct Access to DVD") (p. 62). ...
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... record pictures edited with special effects on another VCR/DVD device, etc. (p. 49). • You cannot output playback pictures edited with picture effects via the DV Interface (i.LINK). • You cannot add effects to [ON] (the default setting).
... record pictures edited with special effects on another VCR/DVD device, etc. (p. 49). • You cannot output playback pictures edited with picture effects via the DV Interface (i.LINK). • You cannot add effects to [ON] (the default setting).
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Connect your camcorder to be connected. 1 A/V OUT A/V OUT jack AUDIO/ VIDEO jacks (Yellow) (White) (Red) Dubbing/Editing VCR/DVD device To i.LINK jack 2 DV To DV Interface (i.LINK) 3 : Signal flow A A/V connecting cable (supplied) B A/V connecting cable with the supplied A/V cable connection. Refer... case, the yellow (standard video) plug connection is not necessary. C i.LINK cable (optional) Use an i.LINK cable to connect your camcorder to another device via an A/V connecting cable, set [DISP OUT] to the wall outlet using the A/V connecting cable (1), the A/V connecting...
Connect your camcorder to be connected. 1 A/V OUT A/V OUT jack AUDIO/ VIDEO jacks (Yellow) (White) (Red) Dubbing/Editing VCR/DVD device To i.LINK jack 2 DV To DV Interface (i.LINK) 3 : Signal flow A A/V connecting cable (supplied) B A/V connecting cable with the supplied A/V cable connection. Refer... case, the yellow (standard video) plug connection is not necessary. C i.LINK cable (optional) Use an i.LINK cable to connect your camcorder to another device via an A/V connecting cable, set [DISP OUT] to the wall outlet using the A/V connecting cable (1), the A/V connecting...
Operating Guide
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...your VCR/DVD device to your camcorder to the input jacks of a VCR or a DVD device. 4 Start playback on the camcorder, and recording on the VCR/... the recorded picture becomes rough when a picture is complete, stop your camcorder and the VCR/DVD device. • The following cannot be displayed or...recording. Dubbing to VCR/DVD device, etc. (Continued) 1 Prepare your camcorder for recording. When dubbing to the VCR, insert a cassette for playback.... your camcorder as a recording device. Refer to the DVD recorder, insert a DVD for details. 5 When dubbing is paused on your camcorder while ...
...your VCR/DVD device to your camcorder to the input jacks of a VCR or a DVD device. 4 Start playback on the camcorder, and recording on the VCR/... the recorded picture becomes rough when a picture is complete, stop your camcorder and the VCR/DVD device. • The following cannot be displayed or...recording. Dubbing to VCR/DVD device, etc. (Continued) 1 Prepare your camcorder for recording. When dubbing to the VCR, insert a cassette for playback.... your camcorder as a recording device. Refer to the DVD recorder, insert a DVD for details. 5 When dubbing is paused on your camcorder while ...
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... from a TV or VCR/DVD device, etc. Dubbing/Editing To i.LINK jack DV To DV Interface (i.LINK) : Signal flow i.LINK cable (optional) TVs or VCR/ DVD devices 1 Connect your TV or VCR/DVD device to your camcorder with the devices to a TV, VCR/DVD or an i.LINK-compatible device using... the supplied AC Adaptor for recording in your camcorder. Continued , 51 The picture ...
... from a TV or VCR/DVD device, etc. Dubbing/Editing To i.LINK jack DV To DV Interface (i.LINK) : Signal flow i.LINK cable (optional) TVs or VCR/ DVD devices 1 Connect your TV or VCR/DVD device to your camcorder with the devices to a TV, VCR/DVD or an i.LINK-compatible device using... the supplied AC Adaptor for recording in your camcorder. Continued , 51 The picture ...
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Jacks to connect external devices Camcorder Open the jack cover. A (USB) jack (p. 55) B DV Interface (i.LINK) (p. 49, 51, 62) C A/V (audio/video) OUT jack (p. 32, 49) D DC IN jack (p. 12) 1 2 3 4 54
Jacks to connect external devices Camcorder Open the jack cover. A (USB) jack (p. 55) B DV Interface (i.LINK) (p. 49, 51, 62) C A/V (audio/video) OUT jack (p. 32, 49) D DC IN jack (p. 12) 1 2 3 4 54
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... will not operate correctly at less than 800 × 600 dots, or 256 colors or less.) Others: USB port (This must be provided as standard), DV Interface (IEEE1394, i.LINK) (to connect via an i.LINK cable), disc drive (You need a CD-R drive to on your computer. It is necessary to ...disk: Available memory required for installation: 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 the Help guide for installation: 250 MB or more Available free hard disk space recommended: 4 GB or more (...
... will not operate correctly at less than 800 × 600 dots, or 256 colors or less.) Others: USB port (This must be provided as standard), DV Interface (IEEE1394, i.LINK) (to connect via an i.LINK cable), disc drive (You need a CD-R drive to on your computer. It is necessary to ...disk: Available memory required for installation: 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 the Help guide for installation: 250 MB or more Available free hard disk space recommended: 4 GB or more (...
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... Europe http://www.vaio-link.com/ - Asia Pacific Regional http://www.css.ap.sony.com/ - Korea http://scs.sony.co.kr/ - Thailand http://www.sony.co.th/vaio/index.html - Latin America http://www.sony-latin.com/vaio/info/ index.jsp • You can write DVDs. For details... (Direct Access to "Click to DVD") You can create a DVD from a tape with a Sony VAIO series computer* preinstalled with an i.LINK. 2 Prepare the power source for the camcorder. To i.LINK connector i.LINK cable (optional) DV To DV Interface (i.LINK) 1 Turn on a tape to a DVD easily if your computer. • ...
... Europe http://www.vaio-link.com/ - Asia Pacific Regional http://www.css.ap.sony.com/ - Korea http://scs.sony.co.kr/ - Thailand http://www.sony.co.th/vaio/index.html - Latin America http://www.sony-latin.com/vaio/info/ index.jsp • You can write DVDs. For details... (Direct Access to "Click to DVD") You can create a DVD from a tape with a Sony VAIO series computer* preinstalled with an i.LINK. 2 Prepare the power source for the camcorder. To i.LINK connector i.LINK cable (optional) DV To DV Interface (i.LINK) 1 Turn on a tape to a DVD easily if your computer. • ...
Operating Guide
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... the gold-plated connector on the locations shown in the following illustration so as not to the end of the recorded section using your camcorder. To prevent a blank section from being created on the tape when it to record such software. Notes on the viewfinder if you ... cotton-wool swab after every 10 times it to copyright protection.] appears on the LCD screen, or on use mini DV format cassettes only. Gold-plated connector 80 Your camcorder is dirty or dusty, the remaining tape indicator may not show correctly. x When cleaning the gold-plated connector Generally, ...
... the gold-plated connector on the locations shown in the following illustration so as not to the end of the recorded section using your camcorder. To prevent a blank section from being created on the tape when it to record such software. Notes on the viewfinder if you ... cotton-wool swab after every 10 times it to copyright protection.] appears on the LCD screen, or on use mini DV format cassettes only. Gold-plated connector 80 Your camcorder is dirty or dusty, the remaining tape indicator may not show correctly. x When cleaning the gold-plated connector Generally, ...
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... the IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved by many corporations. • IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by storage, operating and environmental conditions. 82 About i.LINK The DV Interface on specifications and characteristics of the connected ... "Specifications" in the chain. S100 (approx. 100Mbps*) S200 (approx. 200Mbps) S400 (approx. 400Mbps) The baud rate is a more DV Interfaces, refer to other devices using an i.LINK cable. About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (Continued) About battery life • Battery capacity...
... the IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved by many corporations. • IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by storage, operating and environmental conditions. 82 About i.LINK The DV Interface on specifications and characteristics of the connected ... "Specifications" in the chain. S100 (approx. 100Mbps*) S200 (approx. 200Mbps) S400 (approx. 400Mbps) The baud rate is a more DV Interfaces, refer to other devices using an i.LINK cable. About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (Continued) About battery life • Battery capacity...
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... dub when this malfunction cannot be repaired. - Before connecting to other devices, be sure to -4-pin cable (during DV dubbing). For details on some devices. The camcorder may malfunction or become deformed. - Be particularly careful of the viewfinder or the LCD screen. - Mbps stands for ...extremely hot or cold. Noise may be exposed to other i.LINK (DV Interface) compatible devices made by a Sony dealer before operating it any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your camcorder with a DV device or not. Near strong radio waves or radiation. If sand or...
... dub when this malfunction cannot be repaired. - Before connecting to other devices, be sure to -4-pin cable (during DV dubbing). For details on some devices. The camcorder may malfunction or become deformed. - Be particularly careful of the viewfinder or the LCD screen. - Mbps stands for ...extremely hot or cold. Noise may be exposed to other i.LINK (DV Interface) compatible devices made by a Sony dealer before operating it any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your camcorder with a DV device or not. Near strong radio waves or radiation. If sand or...
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...(Fs 32 kHz, stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo) Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette Mini DV cassette with the mark printed Tape speed SP: Approx. 18.81 mm/s LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/s Recording/playback time SP:....) F1.8 ~ 3.1 Filter diameter: 25 mm (1 in.) Color temperature [AUTO], [ONE PUSH], [INDOOR] (3 200 K), [OUTDOOR] (5 800 K) x Procedures Connect your camcorder after charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery. Maintenance and precautions (Continued) AC Adaptor connected or the battery pack attached. However, even if the pre-installed...
...(Fs 32 kHz, stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo) Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette Mini DV cassette with the mark printed Tape speed SP: Approx. 18.81 mm/s LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/s Recording/playback time SP:....) F1.8 ~ 3.1 Filter diameter: 25 mm (1 in.) Color temperature [AUTO], [ONE PUSH], [INDOOR] (3 200 K), [OUTDOOR] (5 800 K) x Procedures Connect your camcorder after charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery. Maintenance and precautions (Continued) AC Adaptor connected or the battery pack attached. However, even if the pre-installed...
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... (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 i.LINK Interface (IEEE1394, 4-pin connector S100) LCD screen Picture 6.2 cm (2.5 type) Total dot number 123 200 (560 × 220) General Power requirements DC...
... (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 i.LINK Interface (IEEE1394, 4-pin connector S100) LCD screen Picture 6.2 cm (2.5 type) Total dot number 123 200 (560 × 220) General Power requirements DC...
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...(Display output 48 Display indicators 28 DISP/BATT INFO button 17, 27 Double speed Playback ........ 40 Dubbing 49, 52 DV Interface....... 49, 51, 54, 62 E EASY button 22 Easy Handycam 22, 35 EDITSEARCH 30, 44 END SCH (END SEARCH 30, 68 EXPOSURE 38, 71 F FADER 37, 70 Fireworks... 36, 68 Frame-by-frame Playback ....40 Full charge 13 G Getting started 11 Grip belt 15 H Help 56 HiFi SOUND 45 Holding the camcorder .........15 I Icon .......See Display indicators ID-1/ID-2 44 ImageMixer VCD2 55 Indicators 29 INDOOR 38 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 81 Infrared port 26 Initialize...
...(Display output 48 Display indicators 28 DISP/BATT INFO button 17, 27 Double speed Playback ........ 40 Dubbing 49, 52 DV Interface....... 49, 51, 54, 62 E EASY button 22 Easy Handycam 22, 35 EDITSEARCH 30, 44 END SCH (END SEARCH 30, 68 EXPOSURE 38, 71 F FADER 37, 70 Fireworks... 36, 68 Frame-by-frame Playback ....40 Full charge 13 G Getting started 11 Grip belt 15 H Help 56 HiFi SOUND 45 Holding the camcorder .........15 I Icon .......See Display indicators ID-1/ID-2 44 ImageMixer VCD2 55 Indicators 29 INDOOR 38 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 81 Infrared port 26 Initialize...
Marketing Specifications
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... the amount of individual still images with Sony's Picture Effect Modes. i.LINK® DV Interface1 A digital high-speed bi-directional interface which provides Audio/Video communication between devices equipped with the compact DCR-HC26 MiniDV Handycam camcorder. Picture Effects Get creative when recording or...of horizontal resolution) and still image performance. Fader Effect(s) Enhance your favorite recorded scene on the LCD screen. DCR-HC26 MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder Making high-quality home videos is charged, in 10% increments and the recordable time left when using the ...
... the amount of individual still images with Sony's Picture Effect Modes. i.LINK® DV Interface1 A digital high-speed bi-directional interface which provides Audio/Video communication between devices equipped with the compact DCR-HC26 MiniDV Handycam camcorder. Picture Effects Get creative when recording or...of horizontal resolution) and still image performance. Fader Effect(s) Enhance your favorite recorded scene on the LCD screen. DCR-HC26 MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder Making high-quality home videos is charged, in 10% increments and the recordable time left when using the ...