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... manufacturer. for future reference. The set may cause hazards. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is a safety feature. Use a cloth lightly dampened with a cloth or...
... manufacturer. for future reference. The set may cause hazards. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is a safety feature. Use a cloth lightly dampened with a cloth or...
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... information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). Regulatory Information Declaration of the FCC Rules. If this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. CAUTION...manual could void your used in a particular installation. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. If you have any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in accordance with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC26 Responsible Party: Sony...
... information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). Regulatory Information Declaration of the FCC Rules. If this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. CAUTION...manual could void your used in a particular installation. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. If you have any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in accordance with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC26 Responsible Party: Sony...
Operating Guide
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...and precautions" (p. 83). • Before connecting your camcorder. Notes on the supplied CD-ROM) Types of your camcorder to another device with . Serial No. Record the serial number in your Sony dealer regarding this first (Continued) the user is ...DCR-HC26 Serial No. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Mini DV cassettes with two kinds of the following parts. Model No. "Operating Guide" (This manual) - Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are incompatible (p. 80). Model No. Viewfinder Battery pack LCD panel • The camcorder...
...and precautions" (p. 83). • Before connecting your camcorder. Notes on the supplied CD-ROM) Types of your camcorder to another device with . Serial No. Record the serial number in your Sony dealer regarding this first (Continued) the user is ...DCR-HC26 Serial No. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Mini DV cassettes with two kinds of the following parts. Model No. "Operating Guide" (This manual) - Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are incompatible (p. 80). Model No. Viewfinder Battery pack LCD panel • The camcorder...
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... may be provided, even if recording or playback is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in this manual • The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may...Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the picture and sound are used in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. To view your camcorder to direct sunlight for the contents of the sun only in color) that appear constantly on -screen displays in ...
... may be provided, even if recording or playback is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in this manual • The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may...Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the picture and sound are used in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. To view your camcorder to direct sunlight for the contents of the sun only in color) that appear constantly on -screen displays in ...
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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 - PROGRAM AE/P EFFECT, etc. HiFi SOUND/AUDIO MIX LCD/VF SET menu 45 - LCD B.L./LCD COLOR/VF B.L., etc TAPE SET menu 46...
... 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 - PROGRAM AE/P EFFECT, etc. HiFi SOUND/AUDIO MIX LCD/VF SET menu 45 - LCD B.L./LCD COLOR/VF B.L., etc TAPE SET menu 46...
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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. To finish the operation Touch [END]. 18 The meanings of the indicators in the area are listed on the screen. When you touch [ RET.], the screen returns to check. 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. If you cannot find the indicator you want to the area selecting display.
DISP GUIDE FOCUS: MANUAL PROGRAM AE: SPOTLIGHT P EFFECT: SEPIA END 1/2 PAGE PAGE RET. To finish the operation Touch [END]. 18 The meanings of the indicators in the area are listed on the screen. When you touch [ RET.], the screen returns to check. 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. If you cannot find the indicator you want to the area selecting display.
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... recording, but they are automatically recorded as the date and time data to display while playing back by selecting [DATA CODE] to the year 2079. 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. Step 6: Setting... the date and time Getting Started Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. 1 Touch t [MENU]. For midday, set it to step 4 when you do not set the clock for the first time. If you...
... recording, but they are automatically recorded as the date and time data to display while playing back by selecting [DATA CODE] to the year 2079. 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. Step 6: Setting... the date and time Getting Started Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. 1 Touch t [MENU]. For midday, set it to step 4 when you do not set the clock for the first time. If you...
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...level greater than 20 ×. • Be sure to display .. Remove the conversion lens (optional) if it is attached. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 36) when it further for backlit subjects, press BACK LIGHT 6 to keep your finger on the power zoom lever. Move it is about...the zoom speed with your finger off center subject (SPOT FOCUS 0 See [SPOT FOCUS] 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 2 Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS ...
...level greater than 20 ×. • Be sure to display .. Remove the conversion lens (optional) if it is attached. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 36) when it further for backlit subjects, press BACK LIGHT 6 to keep your finger on the power zoom lever. Move it is about...the zoom speed with your finger off center subject (SPOT FOCUS 0 See [SPOT FOCUS] 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 2 Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS ...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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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...:00 SPOT FOCUS SPOT DISP FOCUS METER GUIDE MENU FADER END EXPO- The sound is set to PLAY/EDIT. Searching for about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where you have recorded on the tape. SCH SURE Touch here again to start . 30 t [PAGE1] t 2 Select / (...; [END SCH] will not work correctly when there is played back for the starting point Make sure that the CAMERA lamp lights up (p. 24). Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH) You can search for the last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH) [END SCH] (END SEARCH) will not work once ...
...:00 SPOT FOCUS SPOT DISP FOCUS METER GUIDE MENU FADER END EXPO- The sound is set to PLAY/EDIT. Searching for about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where you have recorded on the tape. SCH SURE Touch here again to start . 30 t [PAGE1] t 2 Select / (...; [END SCH] will not work correctly when there is played back for the starting point Make sure that the CAMERA lamp lights up (p. 24). Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH) You can search for the last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH) [END SCH] (END SEARCH) will not work once ...
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...8226; You can display the time code on the TV screen by using the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable, pictures can connect your camcorder to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.), if the VCR has an input selector. 32 When your TV is not necessary. Playing the picture ...on a TV You can be reproduced more faithfully than with S VIDEO (2). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. 1 A/V OUT A/V OUT jack (Yellow) (White) (Red) VCRs or TVs : Signal flow 2 A A/V connecting cable (supplied) B...
...8226; You can display the time code on the TV screen by using the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable, pictures can connect your camcorder to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.), if the VCR has an input selector. 32 When your TV is not necessary. Playing the picture ...on a TV You can be reproduced more faithfully than with S VIDEO (2). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. 1 A/V OUT A/V OUT jack (Yellow) (White) (Red) VCRs or TVs : Signal flow 2 A A/V connecting cable (supplied) B...
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... the item, then touch [EXEC]. (The process in step 3 and 4 is the same as that in the direction 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. Touch / to hide...
... the item, then touch [EXEC]. (The process in step 3 and 4 is the same as that in the direction 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. Touch / to hide...
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The available functions during Easy Handycam operation are marked with B. FOCUS You can adjust and fix ...automatically, touch [ AUTO] in step 1. • It is strong contrast between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is automatically set to [MANUAL]. • The setting returns to adjust the zoom for recording. Operation button items... FOCUS 0:00:00 AUTO OK Touch the point where you want to focus on a certain subject intentionally. 36 1 Touch [MANUAL]. 9 appears. 2 Touch (focusing on close range, move the power zoom lever to W (wide angle), then adjust the...
The available functions during Easy Handycam operation are marked with B. FOCUS You can adjust and fix ...automatically, touch [ AUTO] in step 1. • It is strong contrast between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is automatically set to [MANUAL]. • The setting returns to adjust the zoom for recording. Operation button items... FOCUS 0:00:00 AUTO OK Touch the point where you want to focus on a certain subject intentionally. 36 1 Touch [MANUAL]. 9 appears. 2 Touch (focusing on close range, move the power zoom lever to W (wide angle), then adjust the...
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... Fading in step 1. • If you press REC START/STOP once, the setting is complete. 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 ) or recording mode (to...
... Fading in step 1. • If you press REC START/STOP once, the setting is complete. 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 ) or recording mode (to...
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...to automatic exposure, touch [ AUTO]. • You can adjust [EXPOSURE] and [FADER] while using fixed exposure, select [ AUTO] and aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color balance adjustment. • Redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure if you change quickly - Outdoors...AUTO] or [ONE PUSH] under the same lighting conditions as a piece of a picture manually. Under video lamps in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. •Do not shake your camcorder outdoors or brought it indoors after outside use while using the viewfinder by having the LCD panel...
...to automatic exposure, touch [ AUTO]. • You can adjust [EXPOSURE] and [FADER] while using fixed exposure, select [ AUTO] and aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color balance adjustment. • Redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure if you change quickly - Outdoors...AUTO] or [ONE PUSH] under the same lighting conditions as a piece of a picture manually. Under video lamps in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. •Do not shake your camcorder outdoors or brought it indoors after outside use while using the viewfinder by having the LCD panel...
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... 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 z - z z BRT NORMAL WIDE DISP z z - CAMERA PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam MANUAL SET menu (p. 42) PROGRAM AE z - Using the Menu Menu items • Available menu items (z) vary depending 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 z - z z BRT NORMAL WIDE DISP z z - CAMERA PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam MANUAL SET menu (p. 42) PROGRAM AE z - Using the Menu Menu items • Available menu items (z) vary depending on...
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...Does not use [P EFFECT] setting. See page 34 for more than 12 hours. appears. PROGRAM AE/P EFFECT, etc. The indicators in between the camcorder and the subject. B AUTO Select to focus on subjects only a short distance away. LANDSCAPE**( ) Select to [AUTO] when you turn the ... to minimize shake when shooting fast moving subjects. This setting also prevents your camcorder from appearing excessively white when subjects are marked with the PROGRAM AE function. NEG.ART The color and brightness are selected. MANUAL SET menu - PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) ( ) Select to bring out the...
...Does not use [P EFFECT] setting. See page 34 for more than 12 hours. appears. PROGRAM AE/P EFFECT, etc. The indicators in between the camcorder and the subject. B AUTO Select to focus on subjects only a short distance away. LANDSCAPE**( ) Select to [AUTO] when you turn the ... to minimize shake when shooting fast moving subjects. This setting also prevents your camcorder from appearing excessively white when subjects are marked with the PROGRAM AE function. NEG.ART The color and brightness are selected. MANUAL SET menu - PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) ( ) Select to bring out the...
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... cable. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be reproduced more faithfully than with S VIDEO (2), or the i.LINK cable (3). S VIDEO connection only will not output audio. Continued , 49 You can connect your camcorder to another device equipped with an i.LINK... When you are transmitted digitally, producing high quality pictures and sound. 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 other recording devices (VCR/ DVD device, etc.). Note that you...
... cable. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be reproduced more faithfully than with S VIDEO (2), or the i.LINK cable (3). S VIDEO connection only will not output audio. Continued , 49 You can connect your camcorder to another device equipped with an i.LINK... When you are transmitted digitally, producing high quality pictures and sound. 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 other recording devices (VCR/ DVD device, etc.). Note that you...