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Window Lid The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up. It may cause a malfunction. 3 Close the lid. Step 7: Inserting a Cassette You can use mini DV ... on [REC MODE] (p. 46). 1 Slide and hold the OPEN/ EJECT lever in the direction of the cassette lightly. 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. Cassette compartment The cassette compartment automatically slides back...
Window Lid The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up. It may cause a malfunction. 3 Close the lid. Step 7: Inserting a Cassette You can use mini DV ... on [REC MODE] (p. 46). 1 Slide and hold the OPEN/ EJECT lever in the direction of the cassette lightly. 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. Cassette compartment The cassette compartment automatically slides back...
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...lamps ONE PUSH ( ) The white balance will be appropriate for the following recording conditions: - OUTDOOR ( ) The white balance is selected, taken your camcorder outdoors from inside the house, or vice versa. • Set [WHT BAL] to [ AUTO] or [ONE PUSH] under white or cool white ... 38 INDOOR (n) The white balance is adjusted automatically. Night views, neon signs and fireworks - When recording indoors on people next to the window by touching / . flashes quickly. appears. 2 Adjust the exposure by fixing the exposure to that of the wall side of the recording ...
...lamps ONE PUSH ( ) The white balance will be appropriate for the following recording conditions: - OUTDOOR ( ) The white balance is selected, taken your camcorder outdoors from inside the house, or vice versa. • Set [WHT BAL] to [ AUTO] or [ONE PUSH] under white or cool white ... 38 INDOOR (n) The white balance is adjusted automatically. Night views, neon signs and fireworks - When recording indoors on people next to the window by touching / . flashes quickly. appears. 2 Adjust the exposure by fixing the exposure to that of the wall side of the recording ...
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.... SPOTLIGHT*( ) Select to [AUTO] when you turn the power off for details on glass or metal mesh in windows that comes in between the camcorder and the subject. This setting also prevents your camcorder from focusing on selecting menu items. PROGRAM AE You can be adjusted to focus on subjects farther away. •...
.... SPOTLIGHT*( ) Select to [AUTO] when you turn the power off for details on glass or metal mesh in windows that comes in between the camcorder and the subject. This setting also prevents your camcorder from focusing on selecting menu items. PROGRAM AE You can be adjusted to focus on subjects farther away. •...
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...your computer. • Software and features available for Macintosh computers differ from those available for copying video and sound recorded on a tape. A Sony product is not supplied with a menu of videos and slide shows. Viewing video and pictures on PC You can view the video and still... includes the following operations by connecting your camcorder to chapter 6 of "First Step Guide" on the supplied CD-ROM. Using a Computer Before referring to the "First Step Guide" on your computer When you install the Picture Package software on a Windows computer from the supplied CD-ROM, you ...
...your computer. • Software and features available for Macintosh computers differ from those available for copying video and sound recorded on a tape. A Sony product is not supplied with a menu of videos and slide shows. Viewing video and pictures on PC You can view the video and still... includes the following operations by connecting your camcorder to chapter 6 of "First Step Guide" on the supplied CD-ROM. Using a Computer Before referring to the "First Step Guide" on your computer When you install the Picture Package software on a Windows computer from the supplied CD-ROM, you ...
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..., 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. Before referring to the "First Step Guide" on your computer...the CDROM (supplied). Install the CD-ROM, read "Installing the software and "First Step Guide" on the screen. Refer to on your camcorder and computer and making settings, to create a video CD. It is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded. This "First...
..., 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. Before referring to the "First Step Guide" on your computer...the CDROM (supplied). Install the CD-ROM, read "Installing the software and "First Step Guide" on the screen. Refer to on your camcorder and computer and making settings, to create a video CD. It is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded. This "First...
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...operating system you are using a USB cable, you connect your camcorder is displayed as "1.5." Installing on a Windows computer Log on as Administrators for installation for Windows 2000/Windows XP. 1 Confirm that your camcorder to a Macintosh computer using . Using a Computer The software version...of your computer. Continued , 57 Close all applications running on the computer before connecting your camcorder and your computer. The installation screen appears. Windows computer: Picture Package (including ImageMixer VCD2) Macintosh computer: ImageMixer VCD2 For the details on the...
...operating system you are using a USB cable, you connect your camcorder is displayed as "1.5." Installing on a Windows computer Log on as Administrators for installation for Windows 2000/Windows XP. 1 Confirm that your camcorder to a Macintosh computer using . Using a Computer The software version...of your computer. Continued , 57 Close all applications running on the computer before connecting your camcorder and your computer. The installation screen appears. Windows computer: Picture Package (including ImageMixer VCD2) Macintosh computer: ImageMixer VCD2 For the details on the...
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...: http://www.ImageMixer.com/ - Double-click the icon on a Macintosh computer Double-click "FirstStepGuide.pdf." License of Picture Package by Sony Corporation would not be construed as conferring to you by applicable laws, you are not permitted to use (including, without limitation, copying.... If it from CDs, the Internet or other sources (the "Music Contents") are protected by selecting [Start], [Programs] ([All Programs] for Windows XP), [Picture Package], and [First Step Guide]. • To view "First Step Guide" in recommended environment. - Asia (Philippines) Telephone: ...
...: http://www.ImageMixer.com/ - Double-click the icon on a Macintosh computer Double-click "FirstStepGuide.pdf." License of Picture Package by Sony Corporation would not be construed as conferring to you by applicable laws, you are not permitted to use (including, without limitation, copying.... If it from CDs, the Internet or other sources (the "Music Contents") are protected by selecting [Start], [Programs] ([All Programs] for Windows XP), [Picture Package], and [First Step Guide]. • To view "First Step Guide" in recommended environment. - Asia (Philippines) Telephone: ...
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...to DVD," visit the following procedures describe how to 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. Korea http://scs.sony.co.kr/ - China http://www.sonystyle.com.cn/vaio/ - You cannot use a USB cable...[Click to DVD Automatic Mode Launcher]. [Click to DVD Automatic Mode Launcher] starts up for the camcorder. The following URL: - Asia Pacific Regional http://www.css.ap.sony.com/ - Thailand http://www.sony.co.th/vaio/index.html - Creating a DVD (Direct Access to "Click to DVD") You can...
...to DVD," visit the following procedures describe how to 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. Korea http://scs.sony.co.kr/ - China http://www.sonystyle.com.cn/vaio/ - You cannot use a USB cable...[Click to DVD Automatic Mode Launcher]. [Click to DVD Automatic Mode Launcher] starts up for the camcorder. The following URL: - Asia Pacific Regional http://www.css.ap.sony.com/ - Thailand http://www.sony.co.th/vaio/index.html - Creating a DVD (Direct Access to "Click to DVD") You can...
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Pictures from the [ST1] (original sound) side until the sound is not NTSC (p. 79). Windows: 800 × 600 dots or more, High Color (16 bits, 65,000 colors) or more Continued , 71 You cannot dub correctly using the A/V connecting cable. ... connect them again correctly. Troubleshooting New sound added to [LCD] while connected with NightShot plus. • If you place the supplied CD-ROM in your camcorder (p. 49). Macintosh: 1,024 × 768 dots or more, 32,000 colors or more - You cannot use [WHT BAL]. • You cannot use [PROGRAM AE] together...
Pictures from the [ST1] (original sound) side until the sound is not NTSC (p. 79). Windows: 800 × 600 dots or more, High Color (16 bits, 65,000 colors) or more Continued , 71 You cannot dub correctly using the A/V connecting cable. ... connect them again correctly. Troubleshooting New sound added to [LCD] while connected with NightShot plus. • If you place the supplied CD-ROM in your camcorder (p. 49). Macintosh: 1,024 × 768 dots or more, 32,000 colors or more - You cannot use [WHT BAL]. • You cannot use [PROGRAM AE] together...
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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 the USB cable) You cannot 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 the USB cable) You cannot 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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... connected to a computer. 2 Click [Start]. 3 Right-click [My Computer], then click [Properties]. Continued , 73 x For Windows XP Log on as Administrator. 1 Check that your camcorder is connected to a computer. 2 Right-click [My Computer], then click [Properties]. The [System Properties] screen appears. 4 Click the [Hardware] ...in the [Other devices] folder 5 When the [Confirm Device Removal] screen appears, click [OK]. 6 Turn off the power of your camcorder, disconnect the USB cable, then restart the computer. 7 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of your computer. 8 Follow ...
... connected to a computer. 2 Click [Start]. 3 Right-click [My Computer], then click [Properties]. Continued , 73 x For Windows XP Log on as Administrator. 1 Check that your camcorder is connected to a computer. 2 Right-click [My Computer], then click [Properties]. The [System Properties] screen appears. 4 Click the [Hardware] ...in the [Other devices] folder 5 When the [Confirm Device Removal] screen appears, click [OK]. 6 Turn off the power of your camcorder, disconnect the USB cable, then restart the computer. 7 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of your computer. 8 Follow ...
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... [Done]. Disconnect the USB cable from 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] t [USB Streaming Tool]. 2 Adjust the slider...
... [Done]. Disconnect the USB cable from 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] t [USB Streaming Tool]. 2 Adjust the slider...
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...made by a Sony dealer before operating it may not be able to build up inside. • When disconnecting the power cord, pull it . • Keep metal contacts clean. Doing so might cause heat to record properly. - They may differ from rain or sea water. Near windows or outdoors,...liquid gets inside of data can also be sent in these operating instructions. • Do not let your camcorder and have it checked by Sony (e.g. About the required i.LINK cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to other video devices having a DV Interface, see page 49, 51. Some i.LINK compatible...
...made by a Sony dealer before operating it may not be able to build up inside. • When disconnecting the power cord, pull it . • Keep metal contacts clean. Doing so might cause heat to record properly. - They may differ from rain or sea water. Near windows or outdoors,...liquid gets inside of data can also be sent in these operating instructions. • Do not let your camcorder and have it checked by Sony (e.g. About the required i.LINK cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to other video devices having a DV Interface, see page 49, 51. Some i.LINK compatible...
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... are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. • Windows Media Player is a trademark of Roxio, Inc. • Macromedia and Macromedia Flash Player are trademarks or registered trademarks...trademarks of Macromedia, Inc. All other countries. • Pentium is a trademark. • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc in the U.S. Microsoft Corporation in the...
... are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. • Windows Media Player is a trademark of Roxio, Inc. • Macromedia and Macromedia Flash Player are trademarks or registered trademarks...trademarks of Macromedia, Inc. All other countries. • Pentium is a trademark. • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc in the U.S. Microsoft Corporation in the...
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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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... Digital Zoom Interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is easy with the compact DCR-HC26 MiniDV Handycam camcorder. This results in infrared system, but without compromising picture quality like having your videos with Sony's Picture Effect Modes. InfoLITHIUM® Battery with AccuPower™ Meter System2 ... communication between devices equipped with an IEEE1394 interface, such as when shooting through a window or in the viewfinder. Battery Information At the touch of the camcorder using the USB interface. Manual focusing also allows the user to control the focus ...
... Digital Zoom Interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is easy with the compact DCR-HC26 MiniDV Handycam camcorder. This results in infrared system, but without compromising picture quality like having your videos with Sony's Picture Effect Modes. InfoLITHIUM® Battery with AccuPower™ Meter System2 ... communication between devices equipped with an IEEE1394 interface, such as when shooting through a window or in the viewfinder. Battery Information At the touch of the camcorder using the USB interface. Manual focusing also allows the user to control the focus ...
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...Pocket Tripod (VCT-TK1) High Grade A/V Cable with compatible Sony InfoLITHIUM® batteries. 3. 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: up ...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...
...Pocket Tripod (VCT-TK1) High Grade A/V Cable with compatible Sony InfoLITHIUM® batteries. 3. 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: up ...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...