Operating Guide
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...first 5 Getting Started 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 setting 17 Checking ...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 places (NightShot plus) To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT) To ...
...first 5 Getting Started 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 setting 17 Checking ...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 places (NightShot plus) To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT) To ...
Operating Guide
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... do not cover the infrared port 3 with the zoom buttons qa on the LCD frame. • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is hard to keep your finger on page 36. 26 Remove the conversion lens (optional) if...the exposure for backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT 6 To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects, press BACK LIGHT 6 to ON. ( and ["NIGHTSHOT PLUS"] appear.) • The NightShot plus 2 Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch 2 to display .. Functions used for recording/playback, etc. 12 3 Wider range of the power zoom lever may cause ...
... do not cover the infrared port 3 with the zoom buttons qa on the LCD frame. • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is hard to keep your finger on page 36. 26 Remove the conversion lens (optional) if...the exposure for backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT 6 To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects, press BACK LIGHT 6 to ON. ( and ["NIGHTSHOT PLUS"] appear.) • The NightShot plus 2 Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch 2 to display .. Functions used for recording/playback, etc. 12 3 Wider range of the power zoom lever may cause ...
Operating Guide
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... 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 focus (36) Backlight (26) PROGRAM AE (42) n / EDIT + Picture effect...
... 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 focus (36) Backlight (26) PROGRAM AE (42) n / EDIT + Picture effect...
Operating Guide
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... full screen mode when the wide-screen TV switches to [ON] (the default setting). • Do not cover the infrared port with your camcorder, select [16:9 WIDE]. N.S.LIGHT (NightShot Light) When using a tripod (optional) or the conversion lens (optional), then the image becomes natural. 44 When viewed on which emits infrared light... have seen on a standard TV** EDITSEARCH B OFF Does not display LCD screen. When you play a picture in 4:3 mode. Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( ) when using the NightShot plus (p. 26) function to [OFF].
... full screen mode when the wide-screen TV switches to [ON] (the default setting). • Do not cover the infrared port with your camcorder, select [16:9 WIDE]. N.S.LIGHT (NightShot Light) When using a tripod (optional) or the conversion lens (optional), then the image becomes natural. 44 When viewed on which emits infrared light... have seen on a standard TV** EDITSEARCH B OFF Does not display LCD screen. When you play a picture in 4:3 mode. Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( ) when using the NightShot plus (p. 26) function to [OFF].
Operating Guide
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... minute. • Press the RESET button (p. 27) using your camcorder, use the AC Adaptor. • Charge the battery pack (p. 12). This is automatically turned off . You cannot turn Easy Handycam operation on or off. • During recording or communicating with NightShot plus (p. 26). • Eject the cassette from the wall outlet ... into any problems using a sharp-pointed object. (If you press the RESET button, all settings are reset.) Buttons do not operate your Sony dealer. The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on. • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your...
... minute. • Press the RESET button (p. 27) using your camcorder, use the AC Adaptor. • Charge the battery pack (p. 12). This is automatically turned off . You cannot turn Easy Handycam operation on or off. • During recording or communicating with NightShot plus (p. 26). • Eject the cassette from the wall outlet ... into any problems using a sharp-pointed object. (If you press the RESET button, all settings are reset.) Buttons do not operate your Sony dealer. The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on. • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your...
Operating Guide
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...malfunction. This is not a malfunction. The color of [EXPOSURE] - [SPOT METER] • The BACK LIGHT function does not work during Easy Handycam operation (p. 23). The picture appears too bright, or flickering or changes in the dark. • This occurs when the contrast between the subject...BACK LIGHT function is canceled. - [MANUAL] of the picture is bright, and the subject does not appear on the screen. • Deactivate the NightShot plus function (p. 26). Continued , 69 Cancel [PROGRAM AE] to turn on the picture. Horizontal lines appear on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. •...
...malfunction. This is not a malfunction. The color of [EXPOSURE] - [SPOT METER] • The BACK LIGHT function does not work during Easy Handycam operation (p. 23). The picture appears too bright, or flickering or changes in the dark. • This occurs when the contrast between the subject...BACK LIGHT function is canceled. - [MANUAL] of the picture is bright, and the subject does not appear on the screen. • Deactivate the NightShot plus function (p. 26). Continued , 69 Cancel [PROGRAM AE] to turn on the picture. Horizontal lines appear on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. •...
Operating Guide
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You cannot use [SPOT FOCUS]. • You cannot use [SPOT FOCUS] together with NightShot plus. • If you set [PROGRAM AE], [SPOT METER] is automatically set to [STEREO] (p. 45). • Turn up the volume (p. 25). • Adjust [AUDIO MIX] ... with 4ch microphone recording. The sound breaks off. • Clean the head using an S VIDEO plug, make sure the red and white plugs of your camcorder (NTSC). "---" is displayed on the screen. • The tape you are playing was recorded without setting the date and time. • A blank section on the...
You cannot use [SPOT FOCUS]. • You cannot use [SPOT FOCUS] together with NightShot plus. • If you set [PROGRAM AE], [SPOT METER] is automatically set to [STEREO] (p. 45). • Turn up the volume (p. 25). • Adjust [AUDIO MIX] ... with 4ch microphone recording. The sound breaks off. • Clean the head using an S VIDEO plug, make sure the red and white plugs of your camcorder (NTSC). "---" is displayed on the screen. • The tape you are playing was recorded without setting the date and time. • A blank section on the...
Operating Guide
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...of the connected device. • Set [DISP OUT] to a computer The computer does not recognize your camcorder (p. 49). You cannot use [EXPOSURE]. • You cannot use [WHT BAL] together with NightShot plus. Connecting to [LCD] while connected with an A/V connecting cable (p. 48). Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to... and other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect them again correctly. You cannot use [WHT BAL]. • You cannot use [EXPOSURE] together with NightShot plus . • If you place the supplied CD-...
...of the connected device. • Set [DISP OUT] to a computer The computer does not recognize your camcorder (p. 49). You cannot use [EXPOSURE]. • You cannot use [WHT BAL] together with NightShot plus. Connecting to [LCD] while connected with an A/V connecting cable (p. 48). Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to... and other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect them again correctly. You cannot use [WHT BAL]. • You cannot use [EXPOSURE] together with NightShot plus . • If you place the supplied CD-...
Operating Guide
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... pack (NP-FP30) Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 3.6 Wh (500 mAh) Continued , 87 Additional Information Minimum illumination 5 lx (lux) (F 1.8) 0 lx (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...
... pack (NP-FP30) Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 3.6 Wh (500 mAh) Continued , 87 Additional Information Minimum illumination 5 lx (lux) (F 1.8) 0 lx (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...
Operating Guide
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... Moisture condensation .........84 MONOTONE 37 90 MOSAIC 43 MOSC. FADER 37 Movie REC MODE (Recording mode) ......... 46 N NEG.ART 42 NightShot plus 26 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch 26 NTSC 70, 79 N.S.LIGHT (NightShot Light 44 O ONE PUSH 38 OPEN/EJECT lever 20 Operation button 34 Operation confirmation beep See BEEP OTHERS menu 48 OUTDOOR...
... Moisture condensation .........84 MONOTONE 37 90 MOSAIC 43 MOSC. FADER 37 Movie REC MODE (Recording mode) ......... 46 N NEG.ART 42 NightShot plus 26 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch 26 NTSC 70, 79 N.S.LIGHT (NightShot Light 44 O ONE PUSH 38 OPEN/EJECT lever 20 Operation button 34 Operation confirmation beep See BEEP OTHERS menu 48 OUTDOOR...
Marketing Specifications
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... contrast. Sony's exclusive AccuPower™ meter displays the battery time remaining in minutes, in challenging situations. NightShot® Plus Infrared System With Sony's NightShot Infrared System you see everything in vivid image brilliance, true-to 8 hours (LCD) on the camcorder's tape....digital stabilization systems. 2.5" Touch Panel SwivelScreen™ LCD Display (123K Pixels) Provides excellent viewing clarity with the compact DCR-HC26 MiniDV Handycam camcorder. Effects available in Camera mode: Mosaic and Pastel. Manual Focus Allows the user to 500 lines of video recorded ...
... contrast. Sony's exclusive AccuPower™ meter displays the battery time remaining in minutes, in challenging situations. NightShot® Plus Infrared System With Sony's NightShot Infrared System you see everything in vivid image brilliance, true-to 8 hours (LCD) on the camcorder's tape....digital stabilization systems. 2.5" Touch Panel SwivelScreen™ LCD Display (123K Pixels) Provides excellent viewing clarity with the compact DCR-HC26 MiniDV Handycam camcorder. Effects available in Camera mode: Mosaic and Pastel. Manual Focus Allows the user to 500 lines of video recorded ...
Marketing Specifications
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... (VCT-TK1) High Grade A/V Cable with USB Driver (PicturePackage™ Software Ver. 1.5 for Sony) Lens Cap Optional Accessories Handycam Camcorder Starter Kit for MiniDV (ACC-DVP) High Capacity InfoLITHIUM™ Batteries (NP- All rights reserved. Video Actual: 340K ...: NightShot® Plus Fader Effect(s): Black, Monotone, Mosaic, White Video Video Recording System: 2 Rotary Heads, Helical Scanning System Analog-to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connector. Features and specifications subject to 90 min. DCR-HC26 MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder Specifications...
... (VCT-TK1) High Grade A/V Cable with USB Driver (PicturePackage™ Software Ver. 1.5 for Sony) Lens Cap Optional Accessories Handycam Camcorder Starter Kit for MiniDV (ACC-DVP) High Capacity InfoLITHIUM™ Batteries (NP- All rights reserved. Video Actual: 340K ...: NightShot® Plus Fader Effect(s): Black, Monotone, Mosaic, White Video Video Recording System: 2 Rotary Heads, Helical Scanning System Analog-to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connector. Features and specifications subject to 90 min. DCR-HC26 MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder Specifications...