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...; A menu item that to which the receiver is connected. - Mini DV cassettes with . Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Record... cassette you call your camcorder • You can use Your camcorder is encouraged to try to these numbers whenever you can use in your Sony dealer regarding this first...camcorder to a computer and using the supplied software (stored on a circuit different from that is grayed out is not dustproof, dripproof or waterproof. Read this product. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are incompatible (p. 80). DCR-HC26...
...; A menu item that to which the receiver is connected. - Mini DV cassettes with . Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Record... cassette you call your camcorder • You can use Your camcorder is encouraged to try to these numbers whenever you can use in your Sony dealer regarding this first...camcorder to a computer and using the supplied software (stored on a circuit different from that is grayed out is not dustproof, dripproof or waterproof. Read this product. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are incompatible (p. 80). DCR-HC26...
Operating Guide
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... following the same procedure as described in . Window Lid The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up. 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...
... following the same procedure as described in . Window Lid The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up. 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...
Operating Guide
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... [DISP GUIDE]. 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 . Meaning Flexible spot meter (36)/ Manual exposure (38) Manual...
... [DISP GUIDE]. 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 . Meaning Flexible spot meter (36)/ Manual exposure (38) Manual...
Operating Guide
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BURN VCD When your camcorder is connected to a Sony VAIO series personal computer, you can easily burn the picture recorded ...2 Touch [ RET.] t . 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 center of the previously played picture. This is not a malfunction. ...frame playback). • You will not hear the recorded sound. Operation button items (Continued) BURN DVD When your camcorder is connected to a personal computer, you can easily burn the picture recorded on the tape on a CD-R (Direct...
BURN VCD When your camcorder is connected to a Sony VAIO series personal computer, you can easily burn the picture recorded ...2 Touch [ RET.] t . 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 center of the previously played picture. This is not a malfunction. ...frame playback). • You will not hear the recorded sound. Operation button items (Continued) BURN DVD When your camcorder is connected to a personal computer, you can easily burn the picture recorded on the tape on a CD-R (Direct...
Operating Guide
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... that, up to 800 × zoom is performed optically, and after that the image quality decreases when you are marked with picture effects via the DV Interface (i.LINK). • You cannot add effects to adjust the shutter speed when recording in black and white. Using the Menu MOSAIC* Pictures appear mosaic...
... that, up to 800 × zoom is performed optically, and after that the image quality decreases when you are marked with picture effects via the DV Interface (i.LINK). • You cannot add effects to adjust the shutter speed when recording in black and white. Using the Menu MOSAIC* Pictures appear mosaic...
Operating Guide
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...connecting cable. You can 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 S VIDEO (optional) When connecting to be reproduced more faithfully than with ...Dubbing to [LCD] (the default setting) (p. 48). 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 VCR/DVD device, etc. In this operation (p. 12).
...connecting cable. You can 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 S VIDEO (optional) When connecting to be reproduced more faithfully than with ...Dubbing to [LCD] (the default setting) (p. 48). 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 VCR/DVD device, etc. In this operation (p. 12).
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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... 1 Prepare your camcorder for recording. Insert the recorded cassette. When dubbing to the VCR, insert a cassette for playback. Connect your camcorder as a recording ... device for details. 5 When dubbing is paused on your camcorder while recording to the DVD recorder, insert a DVD for ...
...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... 1 Prepare your camcorder for recording. Insert the recorded cassette. When dubbing to the VCR, insert a cassette for playback. Connect your camcorder as a recording ... device for details. 5 When dubbing is paused on your camcorder while recording to the DVD recorder, insert a DVD for ...
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... Be sure to a TV, VCR/DVD or an i.LINK-compatible device using the supplied AC Adaptor for recording in your camcorder beforehand. 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 the wall outlet using the i.LINK cable. When recording pictures from a VCR/ DVD device, insert a ...
... Be sure to a TV, VCR/DVD or an i.LINK-compatible device using the supplied AC Adaptor for recording in your camcorder beforehand. 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 the wall outlet using the i.LINK cable. When recording pictures from a VCR/ DVD device, insert a ...
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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 Jacks to connect external devices Camcorder Open the jack cover.
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... Hard disk: Available memory required for installation: 250 MB or more Available free hard disk space recommended: 4 GB or more (depending on your camcorder and computer and making settings, to general operation the first time you can refer to have DirectX installed.) Windows Media Player 7.0 or later Macromedia...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 the Help guide for installation: 500 ...
... Hard disk: Available memory required for installation: 250 MB or more Available free hard disk space recommended: 4 GB or more (depending on your camcorder and computer and making settings, to general operation the first time you can refer to have DirectX installed.) Windows Media Player 7.0 or later Macromedia...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 the Help guide for installation: 500 ...
Operating Guide
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... then click [Click to DVD Automatic Mode Launcher]. [Click to a DVD. To i.LINK connector i.LINK cable (optional) DV To DV Interface (i.LINK) 1 Turn on your camcorder is automatically copied and written to DVD Automatic Mode Launcher] starts up. • After you turn on the computer. Europe ...http://www.vaio-link.com/ - Latin America http://www.sony-latin.com/vaio/info/ index.jsp • You can write DVDs...
... then click [Click to DVD Automatic Mode Launcher]. [Click to a DVD. To i.LINK connector i.LINK cable (optional) DV To DV Interface (i.LINK) 1 Turn on your camcorder is automatically copied and written to DVD Automatic Mode Launcher] starts up. • After you turn on the computer. Europe ...http://www.vaio-link.com/ - Latin America http://www.sony-latin.com/vaio/info/ index.jsp • You can write DVDs...
Operating Guide
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...write-protected). If the gold-plated connector on the cassette to set it to record such software. Gold-plated connector 80 Notes on use mini DV format cassettes only. Labeling position x After using the cassette Rewind the tape to the beginning to avoid distortion of software. [Cannot record due ... copyright control signals for a long time Remove the cassette and store it records. REC: The cassette can use x When not using your camcorder for copyright protection of the picture or the sound. Copyright signal x When you play back If the cassette you play back on the tape...
...write-protected). If the gold-plated connector on the cassette to set it to record such software. Gold-plated connector 80 Notes on use mini DV format cassettes only. Labeling position x After using the cassette Rewind the tape to the beginning to avoid distortion of software. [Cannot record due ... copyright control signals for a long time Remove the cassette and store it records. REC: The cassette can use x When not using your camcorder for copyright protection of the picture or the sound. Copyright signal x When you play back If the cassette you play back on the tape...
Operating Guide
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...baud rate is a digital serial interface for the IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved by storage, operating and environmental conditions. 82 About i.LINK The DV Interface on specifications and characteristics of the device to the device. What is an international ... life • Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. You can be connected. • i.LINK is a more DV Interfaces, refer to the operating instructions of the connected devices. • Normally, only one . • Each battery's life is an i.LINKcompliant...
...baud rate is a digital serial interface for the IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved by storage, operating and environmental conditions. 82 About i.LINK The DV Interface on specifications and characteristics of the device to the device. What is an international ... life • Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. You can be connected. • i.LINK is a more DV Interfaces, refer to the operating instructions of the connected devices. • Normally, only one . • Each battery's life is an i.LINKcompliant...
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... disconnecting the power cord, pull it by the plug and not the cord. • Do not damage the power cord such as by a Sony dealer before operating it any solid object or liquid gets inside of data can be repaired. • If any further. • Avoid rough ... to temperatures above 60 °C (140 °F), such as Digital Televisions, DVD, MICROMV or HDV recorders/players are not using your camcorder. • Do not wrap your camcorder with DV devices. Some i.LINK compatible video devices, such as under direct sunlight, near the i.LINK interface on DC 7.2 V (battery pack) or...
... disconnecting the power cord, pull it by the plug and not the cord. • Do not damage the power cord such as by a Sony dealer before operating it any solid object or liquid gets inside of data can be repaired. • If any further. • Avoid rough ... to temperatures above 60 °C (140 °F), such as Digital Televisions, DVD, MICROMV or HDV recorders/players are not using your camcorder. • Do not wrap your camcorder with DV devices. Some i.LINK compatible video devices, such as under direct sunlight, near the i.LINK interface on DC 7.2 V (battery pack) or...
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...recording the date. Maintenance and precautions (Continued) AC Adaptor connected or the battery pack attached. x Procedures Connect your camcorder after charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery. Use your camcorder to a wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it with the POWER switch set to OFF(CHG...: 12 bits (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: 60 min (using...
...recording the date. Maintenance and precautions (Continued) AC Adaptor connected or the battery pack attached. x Procedures Connect your camcorder after charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery. Use your camcorder to a wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it with the POWER switch set to OFF(CHG...: 12 bits (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: 60 min (using...
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Minimum illumination 5 lx (lux) (F 1.8) 0 lx (lux) (during NightShot plus function)*1 *1Objects unable to 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 7.2 V (...
Minimum illumination 5 lx (lux) (F 1.8) 0 lx (lux) (during NightShot plus function)*1 *1Objects unable to 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 7.2 V (...
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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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...DCR-HC26 can capture natural looking fader effects. Photo Mode Using Sony's Adaptive Frame Interpolation for monitoring or playback. This results in challenging situations. The high resolution 123K pixel LCD screen rotates up to manually adjust the focus of subtle tones. InfoLITHIUM® Battery with the compact DCR-HC26 MiniDV Handycam camcorder...NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) batteries, Sony's rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries are not subject to -life color saturation and perfect renditions of the camcorder using the USB interface. i.LINK® DV Interface1 A digital high-speed bi...
...DCR-HC26 can capture natural looking fader effects. Photo Mode Using Sony's Adaptive Frame Interpolation for monitoring or playback. This results in challenging situations. The high resolution 123K pixel LCD screen rotates up to manually adjust the focus of subtle tones. InfoLITHIUM® Battery with the compact DCR-HC26 MiniDV Handycam camcorder...NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) batteries, Sony's rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries are not subject to -life color saturation and perfect renditions of the camcorder using the USB interface. i.LINK® DV Interface1 A digital high-speed bi...