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... plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for example, near or over a radiator or heat register, or where it is a safety feature. Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by forcing it...
... plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for example, near or over a radiator or heat register, or where it is a safety feature. Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by forcing it...
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... determined by returning your authority to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual could void your used in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to the following two conditions: (1) ...San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Otherwise, fire or injury may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC26 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant ...
... determined by returning your authority to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual could void your used in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to the following two conditions: (1) ...San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Otherwise, fire or injury may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC26 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant ...
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... an outlet on the supplied CD-ROM) Types of cassette you call your camcorder. "Operating Guide" (This manual) - Using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by one or more of your Sony dealer regarding this first (Continued) the user is not dustproof, dripproof or ...circuit different from that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. 6 DCR-HC26 Serial No. Viewfinder Battery pack LCD panel • The camcorder is encouraged to try to these numbers whenever you can use in the space provided below. See "Maintenance...
... an outlet on the supplied CD-ROM) Types of cassette you call your camcorder. "Operating Guide" (This manual) - Using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by one or more of your Sony dealer regarding this first (Continued) the user is not dustproof, dripproof or ...circuit different from that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. 6 DCR-HC26 Serial No. Viewfinder Battery pack LCD panel • The camcorder is encouraged to try to these numbers whenever you can use in the space provided below. See "Maintenance...
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...in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. On recording • Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the picture and sound are recorded without notice. • The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using your camcorder if necessary (p.... MTF stands for illustrating the operating procedures. Take pictures of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on -screen displays in each local language are used in this manual for illustration purposes are normal results of the LCD screen and the...
...in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. On recording • Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the picture and sound are recorded without notice. • The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using your camcorder if necessary (p.... MTF stands for illustrating the operating procedures. Take pictures of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on -screen displays in each local language are used in this manual for illustration purposes are normal results of the LCD screen and the...
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... Step 1: Checking supplied items 11 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 12 Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly ......... 15 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder 16 Step 5: Using the touch panel 17 Changing the language ... Step 6: Setting the date and time 19 Step 7: Inserting a Cassette 20 Recording/Playback Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam 22 Recording 24 Playback 25 Functions used for recording/playback, etc 26 Recording To use zoom To record in dark ... last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH 30 Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH 30 8
... Step 1: Checking supplied items 11 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 12 Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly ......... 15 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder 16 Step 5: Using the touch panel 17 Changing the language ... Step 6: Setting the date and time 19 Step 7: Inserting a Cassette 20 Recording/Playback Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam 22 Recording 24 Playback 25 Functions used for recording/playback, etc 26 Recording To use zoom To record in dark ... last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH 30 Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH 30 8
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... Installing the software and "First Step Guide" on a TV 32 Using the Menu Using the menu items 34 Operation button items 36 Menu items 41 MANUAL SET menu 42 - CAMERA SET menu 43 - Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review 31 Playing the picture on a computer 57 Viewing "First Step...
... Installing the software and "First Step Guide" on a TV 32 Using the Menu Using the menu items 34 Operation button items 36 Menu items 41 MANUAL SET menu 42 - CAMERA SET menu 43 - Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review 31 Playing the picture on a computer 57 Viewing "First Step...
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AC Adaptor (1) (p. 12) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP30 (1) (p. 12, 81) CD-ROM "Picture Package Ver.1.5.1" (1) (p. 55) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Power cord (1) (p. 12) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 32, 49) Lens cap (1) (p. 15, 24) • To attach the lens cap Attach the lens cap to the... metal fittings of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of the grip belt, as illustrated below, using the strap. 11 See page 6, 80 for compatible ...
AC Adaptor (1) (p. 12) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP30 (1) (p. 12, 81) CD-ROM "Picture Package Ver.1.5.1" (1) (p. 55) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Power cord (1) (p. 12) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 32, 49) Lens cap (1) (p. 15, 24) • To attach the lens cap Attach the lens cap to the... metal fittings of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of the grip belt, as illustrated below, using the strap. 11 See page 6, 80 for compatible ...
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DISP GUIDE FOCUS: MANUAL PROGRAM AE: SPOTLIGHT P EFFECT: SEPIA END 1/2 PAGE PAGE RET. If you cannot find the indicator you want to check. When you touch [ RET.], the screen returns to the area selecting display. The meanings of the indicators in the area are listed on the screen. To finish the operation Touch [END]. 18 Step 5: Using the touch panel (Continued) 3 Touch the area including the indicator that you want to check, touch [PAGE r]/[PAGE R] to toggle.
DISP GUIDE FOCUS: MANUAL PROGRAM AE: SPOTLIGHT P EFFECT: SEPIA END 1/2 PAGE PAGE RET. If you cannot find the indicator you want to check. When you touch [ RET.], the screen returns to the area selecting display. The meanings of the indicators in the area are listed on the screen. To finish the operation Touch [END]. 18 Step 5: Using the touch panel (Continued) 3 Touch the area including the indicator that you want to check, touch [PAGE r]/[PAGE R] to toggle.
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...then set the clock for the first time. 1 Touch t [MENU]. CLOCK SET Y MDHM 2 0 0 6 JAN 1 12 : 0 0 AM OK 4 Set [Y] (year) with / , then touch [EXEC]. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT AUTO SHTR EXEC RET. 2 Select / (SETUP MENU) with , then touch [EXEC]. For midnight, set it to 12:00 PM. You can... set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder or change the POWER switch position. • If you do not use your camcorder for the first time. Step 6: Setting the date and time Getting Started Set the date and time ...
...then set the clock for the first time. 1 Touch t [MENU]. CLOCK SET Y MDHM 2 0 0 6 JAN 1 12 : 0 0 AM OK 4 Set [Y] (year) with / , then touch [EXEC]. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT AUTO SHTR EXEC RET. 2 Select / (SETUP MENU) with , then touch [EXEC]. For midnight, set it to 12:00 PM. You can... set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder or change the POWER switch position. • If you do not use your camcorder for the first time. Step 6: Setting the date and time Getting Started Set the date and time ...
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Remove the conversion lens (optional) if it is attached. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 36) when it further for a slower zoom. To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT 6 To adjust the exposure for an off the ... to zoom to a level greater than 20 ×. • Be sure to keep your finger 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 function uses infrared light. Therefore, do not...
Remove the conversion lens (optional) if it is attached. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 36) when it further for a slower zoom. To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT 6 To adjust the exposure for an off the ... to zoom to a level greater than 20 ×. • Be sure to keep your finger 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 function uses infrared light. Therefore, do not...
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... that appears on the LCD screen. • Some of the indicators may not appear when you use [DISP GUIDE]. Meaning Flexible spot meter (36)/ Manual exposure (38) Manual focus (36) Backlight (26) PROGRAM AE (42) n / EDIT + Picture effect (42) White balance (38) Wide select (44) SteadyShot off (44) Panel off (37) EDITSEARCH...
... that appears on the LCD screen. • Some of the indicators may not appear when you use [DISP GUIDE]. Meaning Flexible spot meter (36)/ Manual exposure (38) Manual focus (36) Backlight (26) PROGRAM AE (42) n / EDIT + Picture effect (42) White balance (38) Wide select (44) SteadyShot off (44) Panel off (37) EDITSEARCH...
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... release it at the point where the last recording has finished. Searching for about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where you have recorded on the tape. Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH) You can search for the start point to PLAY/EDIT. SCH SURE Touch here again to...
... release it at the point where the last recording has finished. Searching for about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where you have recorded on the tape. Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH) You can search for the start point to PLAY/EDIT. SCH SURE Touch here again to...
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... red plugs (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the TV screen by using the A/V connecting cable (1) or the A/V connecting cable with ...S VIDEO (2). When connecting your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this case, the yellow (standard video) plug connection is... input selector. 32 When your TV is not necessary. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the supplied A/V cable connection.
... red plugs (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the TV screen by using the A/V connecting cable (1) or the A/V connecting cable with ...S VIDEO (2). When connecting your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this case, the yellow (standard video) plug connection is... input selector. 32 When your TV is not necessary. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the supplied A/V cable connection.
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x To use the operation buttons on PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3 during normal operation For details of the button items, see page 42. 1 2 3 4 MANUAL SET P EFFECT TAPE SET REC MODE REMAIN TAPE SET REC MODE SP REMAIN LP TAPE SET REC MODE LP REMAIN EXEC RET. EXEC RET. Unavailable ...
x To use the operation buttons on PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3 during normal operation For details of the button items, see page 42. 1 2 3 4 MANUAL SET P EFFECT TAPE SET REC MODE REMAIN TAPE SET REC MODE SP REMAIN LP TAPE SET REC MODE LP REMAIN EXEC RET. EXEC RET. Unavailable ...
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..., touch [ AUTO] or set [FOCUS] to [ AUTO]. • If you set to [MANUAL]. • The setting returns to [ AUTO] when you want to adjust the zoom for more than.... To adjust the focus automatically, touch [ AUTO] in step 1. • It is strong contrast between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is automatically set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is about 1 cm (about ... for telephoto. • The setting returns to sharpen the focus. The available functions during Easy Handycam operation are selected. See page 34 for more than 12 hours. You can select this function also...
..., touch [ AUTO] or set [FOCUS] to [ AUTO]. • If you set to [MANUAL]. • The setting returns to [ AUTO] when you want to adjust the zoom for more than.... To adjust the focus automatically, touch [ AUTO] in step 1. • It is strong contrast between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is automatically set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is about 1 cm (about ... for telephoto. • The setting returns to sharpen the focus. The available functions during Easy Handycam operation are selected. See page 34 for more than 12 hours. You can select this function also...
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...* See page 41. The fader indicator stops flashing and disappears when the fade is canceled. are displayed. 6 Touch the button you want to set to [MANUAL]. • The setting returns to [ AUTO] when you turn the power off . 5 Touch the LCD screen while checking the display in the viewfinder. [EXPOSURE], etc...
...* See page 41. The fader indicator stops flashing and disappears when the fade is canceled. are displayed. 6 Touch the button you want to set to [MANUAL]. • The setting returns to [ AUTO] when you turn the power off . 5 Touch the LCD screen while checking the display in the viewfinder. [EXPOSURE], etc...
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... than 12 hours. [PAGE2] WHT BAL (White balance) You can fix the brightness of a picture manually. Under video lamps in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. •Do not shake your camcorder outdoors from inside the house, or vice versa. • Set [WHT BAL] to [ AUTO] ...; The setting returns to [ AUTO] when you can adjust [EXPOSURE] and [FADER] while using fixed exposure, select [ AUTO] and aim your camcorder outdoors or brought it indoors after outside use while using the viewfinder by touching / . Outdoors - Operation button items (Continued) EXPOSURE You can adjust ...
... than 12 hours. [PAGE2] WHT BAL (White balance) You can fix the brightness of a picture manually. Under video lamps in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. •Do not shake your camcorder outdoors from inside the house, or vice versa. • Set [WHT BAL] to [ AUTO] ...; The setting returns to [ AUTO] when you can adjust [EXPOSURE] and [FADER] while using fixed exposure, select [ AUTO] and aim your camcorder outdoors or brought it indoors after outside use while using the viewfinder by touching / . Outdoors - Operation button items (Continued) EXPOSURE You can adjust ...
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... SET menu (p. 43) D ZOOM z - ON EDITSEARCH z - VF B.L. OFF WIDE SEL z - 4:3 STEADYSHOT z - z - OFF N.S.LIGHT z - CAMERA PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam MANUAL SET menu (p. 42) PROGRAM AE z - z STEREO AUDIO MIX - ON OTHERS menu (p. 48) WORLD TIME z z -* BEEP z z z A.SHUT OFF z z 5min DISP... OUT z z LCD * The value set before Easy Handycam operation will be retained during Easy Handycam operation. 41 LCD/VF SET menu (p. 45) LCD B.L. ON VCR SET menu (p. 45) HiFi SOUND - z z BRT ...
... SET menu (p. 43) D ZOOM z - ON EDITSEARCH z - VF B.L. OFF WIDE SEL z - 4:3 STEADYSHOT z - z - OFF N.S.LIGHT z - CAMERA PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam MANUAL SET menu (p. 42) PROGRAM AE z - z STEREO AUDIO MIX - ON OTHERS menu (p. 48) WORLD TIME z z -* BEEP z z z A.SHUT OFF z z 5min DISP... OUT z z LCD * The value set before Easy Handycam operation will be retained during Easy Handycam operation. 41 LCD/VF SET menu (p. 45) LCD B.L. ON VCR SET menu (p. 45) HiFi SOUND - z z BRT ...
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... (*) can be adjusted to focus on subjects farther away. • The setting returns to focus on subjects only a short distance away. MANUAL SET menu - The default settings are lit by strong light. SPORTS* (Sports lesson) ( ) Select to maintain the atmosphere of situations ...the [PROGRAM AE] function. PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) ( ) Select to a picture during recording or playback. This setting also prevents your camcorder from appearing excessively white when subjects are marked with the PROGRAM AE function. P EFFECT (Picture effect) You can record pictures effectively in ...
... (*) can be adjusted to focus on subjects farther away. • The setting returns to focus on subjects only a short distance away. MANUAL SET menu - The default settings are lit by strong light. SPORTS* (Sports lesson) ( ) Select to maintain the atmosphere of situations ...the [PROGRAM AE] function. PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) ( ) Select to a picture during recording or playback. This setting also prevents your camcorder from appearing excessively white when subjects are marked with the PROGRAM AE function. P EFFECT (Picture effect) You can record pictures effectively in ...
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... DVD device, etc.). Dubbing/Editing Dubbing to another device equipped with the supplied A/V cable connection. The video and audio signals are connecting your camcorder to the video jack, and the red (right channel) or the white (left /right audio) and S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of...you cannot output picture and sound separately. • When you are transmitted digitally, producing high quality pictures and sound. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. 1 A/V OUT A/V OUT jack AUDIO/ VIDEO jacks (Yellow) (White) (Red) Dubbing/Editing VCR...
... DVD device, etc.). Dubbing/Editing Dubbing to another device equipped with the supplied A/V cable connection. The video and audio signals are connecting your camcorder to the video jack, and the red (right channel) or the white (left /right audio) and S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of...you cannot output picture and sound separately. • When you are transmitted digitally, producing high quality pictures and sound. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. 1 A/V OUT A/V OUT jack AUDIO/ VIDEO jacks (Yellow) (White) (Red) Dubbing/Editing VCR...