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... FCC Rules. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for connecting the camcorder to which the receiver is supplied with . DCR-HC26 Serial No. Using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by one or more of cassette you call your Sony dealer regarding this first (Continued) the user is not dustproof, dripproof or...
... FCC Rules. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for connecting the camcorder to which the receiver is supplied with . DCR-HC26 Serial No. Using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by one or more of cassette you call your Sony dealer regarding this first (Continued) the user is not dustproof, dripproof or...
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... Dubbing to VCR/DVD device, etc 49 Recording pictures from a TV or VCR/DVD device, etc 51 Dubbing sound to a recorded tape 52 Jacks to connect external devices 54 Using a Computer Before referring to the "First Step Guide" on your computer 55 Installing the software and "First Step Guide" on a TV...
... Dubbing to VCR/DVD device, etc 49 Recording pictures from a TV or VCR/DVD device, etc 51 Dubbing sound to a recorded tape 52 Jacks to connect external devices 54 Using a Computer Before referring to the "First Step Guide" on your computer 55 Installing the software and "First Step Guide" on a TV...
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See page 6, 80 for compatible cassettes for your camcorder. 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 ...
See page 6, 80 for compatible cassettes for your camcorder. 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 ...
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CHG (charge) lamp 1 The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. 12 DC IN jack With the v mark facing to the LCD screen 4 Connect the power cord to OFF(CHG) (The default setting). DC IN jack DC plug To the wall outlet AC Adaptor Power cord 1 Align the terminals ... AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (P series) (p. 81) after attaching it into place 2. 2 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. POWER switch 2 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the battery pack and your...
CHG (charge) lamp 1 The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. 12 DC IN jack With the v mark facing to the LCD screen 4 Connect the power cord to OFF(CHG) (The default setting). DC IN jack DC plug To the wall outlet AC Adaptor Power cord 1 Align the terminals ... AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (P series) (p. 81) after attaching it into place 2. 2 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. POWER switch 2 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the battery pack and your...
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... time shows the time when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Battery pack Charging time NP-FP30 (supplied) 115 NP-FP50 125 NP-FP70 155 NP-FP71 170 NP-FP90 220 ...hand. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack. To use an outside power source You can operate your camcorder using the power from the wall outlet by making the same connections as you use a fully charged battery pack. Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you repeat recording start/...
... time shows the time when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Battery pack Charging time NP-FP30 (supplied) 115 NP-FP50 125 NP-FP70 155 NP-FP71 170 NP-FP90 220 ...hand. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack. To use an outside power source You can operate your camcorder using the power from the wall outlet by making the same connections as you use a fully charged battery pack. Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you repeat recording start/...
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... AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet. PRECAUTION • Even if your camcorder, even when the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet immediately if any metallic objects. The...not short-circuit the DC plug of your camcorder is turned off, AC power (house current) is still supplied to it while connected to 86 °F) is connected to the DC IN jack of the AC... Adaptor or battery terminal with the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F). (10 to...
... AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet. PRECAUTION • Even if your camcorder, even when the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet immediately if any metallic objects. The...not short-circuit the DC plug of your camcorder is turned off, AC power (house current) is still supplied to it while connected to 86 °F) is connected to the DC IN jack of the AC... Adaptor or battery terminal with the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F). (10 to...
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...right channel) plug to the audio input jack of an A/V connecting cable. When connecting your camcorder to a TV through a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR. S VIDEO connection only will not output audio. • You can be connected. 1 A/V OUT A/V OUT jack (Yellow) (White) (Red... setting [DISP OUT] to [V-OUT/LCD] (p. 48). Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the A/V connecting cable (1) or the A/V connecting cable with the supplied A/V cable connection. Playing the picture on a TV You can connect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or a VCR using...
...right channel) plug to the audio input jack of an A/V connecting cable. When connecting your camcorder to a TV through a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR. S VIDEO connection only will not output audio. • You can be connected. 1 A/V OUT A/V OUT jack (Yellow) (White) (Red... setting [DISP OUT] to [V-OUT/LCD] (p. 48). Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the A/V connecting cable (1) or the A/V connecting cable with the supplied A/V cable connection. Playing the picture on a TV You can connect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or a VCR using...
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...(double speed) play back in the center of the previously played picture. A DUB CTRL (Audio dubbing) See page 52. BURN VCD When your camcorder is connected to a Sony VAIO series personal computer, you can easily burn the picture recorded on the tape on a DVD (Direct Access to "Click to DVD") (p. 62...during frame playback. * Horizontal lines may see mosaic-like images of the screen. 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 Access to Video CD Burn).
...(double speed) play back in the center of the previously played picture. A DUB CTRL (Audio dubbing) See page 52. BURN VCD When your camcorder is connected to a Sony VAIO series personal computer, you can easily burn the picture recorded on the tape on a DVD (Direct Access to "Click to DVD") (p. 62...during frame playback. * Horizontal lines may see mosaic-like images of the screen. 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 Access to Video CD Burn).
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...the conversion lens (optional), then the image becomes natural. 44 When viewed on a 16:9 wide screen TV* When viewed on a 16:9 wide TV connected to be played back on a standard TV** EDITSEARCH B OFF Does not display LCD screen. or on the ON Displays and on the LCD screen or...using the NightShot plus (p. 26) function to record, you record subjects in dark places, such as you connect to [ON] (the default setting). • Do not cover the infrared port with your camcorder, select [16:9 WIDE]. STEADYSHOT You can make the image color deeper this way. * Picture appears in ...
...the conversion lens (optional), then the image becomes natural. 44 When viewed on a 16:9 wide screen TV* When viewed on a 16:9 wide TV connected to be played back on a standard TV** EDITSEARCH B OFF Does not display LCD screen. or on the ON Displays and on the LCD screen or...using the NightShot plus (p. 26) function to record, you record subjects in dark places, such as you connect to [ON] (the default setting). • Do not cover the infrared port with your camcorder, select [16:9 WIDE]. STEADYSHOT You can make the image color deeper this way. * Picture appears in ...
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... NORMAL Standard brightness. The recorded picture will not be affected by this operation. BRIGHT Brightens the viewfinder screen. • When you connect your camcorder to [STEREO] when you turn the power off for details on the LCD screen with dual sound or stereo sound. B STEREO Plays... (Viewfinder back light) You can select whether to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. • When you connect your camcorder to play back, but cannot record a dual sound track cassette on selecting menu items. LCD B.L. (LCD back light) You can adjust ...
... NORMAL Standard brightness. The recorded picture will not be affected by this operation. BRIGHT Brightens the viewfinder screen. • When you connect your camcorder to [STEREO] when you turn the power off for details on the LCD screen with dual sound or stereo sound. B STEREO Plays... (Viewfinder back light) You can select whether to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. • When you connect your camcorder to play back, but cannot record a dual sound track cassette on selecting menu items. LCD B.L. (LCD back light) You can adjust ...
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...Shows displays such as the time code on the TV screen, LCD screen, and in accordance with B. NEVER The camcorder is not automatically turned off ) B 5min The camcorder is automatically set time. WORLD TIME/BEEP, etc. BEEP B ON A melody sounds when you set the time ...OFF Cancels the melody. A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off . • When you connect your camcorder for details on selecting menu items. WORLD TIME When using your camcorder abroad, you do not operate your camcorder to [NEVER]. The default settings are selected. The indicators in the viewfinder. OTHERS menu...
...Shows displays such as the time code on the TV screen, LCD screen, and in accordance with B. NEVER The camcorder is not automatically turned off ) B 5min The camcorder is automatically set time. WORLD TIME/BEEP, etc. BEEP B ON A melody sounds when you set the time ...OFF Cancels the melody. A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off . • When you connect your camcorder for details on selecting menu items. WORLD TIME When using your camcorder abroad, you do not operate your camcorder to [NEVER]. The default settings are selected. The indicators in the viewfinder. OTHERS menu...
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... not necessary. Continued , 49 In this operation (p. 12). The video and audio signals are connecting your camcorder to other recording devices (VCR/ DVD device, etc.). You can connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the A/V connecting cable (1), the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable, pictures can copy the picture played back on the VCR/TV...
... not necessary. Continued , 49 In this operation (p. 12). The video and audio signals are connecting your camcorder to other recording devices (VCR/ DVD device, etc.). You can connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the A/V connecting cable (1), the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable, pictures can copy the picture played back on the VCR/TV...
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... turn on the VCR/DVD device. Pictures edited using [P EFFECT] (p. 42) • When connected using an i.LINK cable, the recorded picture becomes rough when a picture is complete, stop your camcorder and the VCR/DVD device. • The following cannot be displayed or recorded depending on the... device or application. • To record the date/time and camera settings data when connected by the A/V connecting cable, display them on your camcorder while recording to a VCR. • When connected using an i.LINK cable, data code (date/time/camera settings data) may not be output via...
... turn on the VCR/DVD device. Pictures edited using [P EFFECT] (p. 42) • When connected using an i.LINK cable, the recorded picture becomes rough when a picture is complete, stop your camcorder and the VCR/DVD device. • The following cannot be displayed or recorded depending on the... device or application. • To record the date/time and camera settings data when connected by the A/V connecting cable, display them on your camcorder while recording to a VCR. • When connected using an i.LINK cable, data code (date/time/camera settings data) may not be output via...
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...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 a TV, VCR/DVD or an i.LINK-compatible device using the supplied AC Adaptor for recording in your... device: Start playing the cassette or the disc on the PLAY/ EDIT lamp. 4 Set your camcorder to insert a cassette for this operation (p. 12). The picture played on the connected device appears on your camcorder. When recording pictures from a TV or VCR/DVD device, etc. You can record pictures or ...
...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 a TV, VCR/DVD or an i.LINK-compatible device using the supplied AC Adaptor for recording in your... device: Start playing the cassette or the disc on the PLAY/ EDIT lamp. 4 Set your camcorder to insert a cassette for this operation (p. 12). The picture played on the connected device appears on your camcorder. When recording pictures from a TV or VCR/DVD device, etc. You can record pictures or ...
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... to a recorded tape You can record audio by using the internal stereo microphone. • You cannot record additional audio: - On blank sections of your camcorder beforehand. 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to a tape already recorded in a TV color system other than that of the tape. - When the write...-protect tab of the cassette is connected via an i.LINK cable. - On sections recorded in the LP mode. - Check the picture on the PLAY/ EDIT lamp. 52 Touch (Stop) or...
... to a recorded tape You can record audio by using the internal stereo microphone. • You cannot record additional audio: - On blank sections of your camcorder beforehand. 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to a tape already recorded in a TV color system other than that of the tape. - When the write...-protect tab of the cassette is connected via an i.LINK cable. - On sections recorded in the LP mode. - Check the picture on the PLAY/ EDIT lamp. 52 Touch (Stop) or...
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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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... VCD2 - For details, refer to chapter 6 of a tape to a computer. • The CD-ROM (supplied) includes the following operations by connecting your camcorder to your computer. • Software and features available for Macintosh computers differ from those available for Windows computers. A USB cable is good for copying ...Video Capturing Tool You can easily create an original short video with added music and visual styles using video recorded on a tape. A Sony product is good for copying video and sound recorded on a tape. Viewing video and pictures on PC You can view the video and ...
... VCD2 - For details, refer to chapter 6 of a tape to a computer. • The CD-ROM (supplied) includes the following operations by connecting your camcorder to your computer. • Software and features available for Macintosh computers differ from those available for Windows computers. A USB cable is good for copying ...Video Capturing Tool You can easily create an original short video with added music and visual styles using video recorded on a tape. A Sony product is good for copying video and sound recorded on a tape. Viewing video and pictures on PC You can view the video and ...
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... 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: 250 MB or more Available free hard disk space...: Available memory required for installation: 500 MB or more Available free hard disk space recommended: 6 GB or more (depending on the size of your camcorder and computer and making settings, to general operation the first time you can refer to on DirectX technology. To display the Help guide, click the...
... 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: 250 MB or more Available free hard disk space...: Available memory required for installation: 500 MB or more Available free hard disk space recommended: 6 GB or more (depending on the size of your camcorder and computer and making settings, to general operation the first time you can refer to on DirectX technology. To display the Help guide, click the...
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...) Macintosh computer: ImageMixer VCD2 For the details on a tape to "First Step Guide." To copy recordings from a tape, connect your camcorder to the computer with the supplied CD-ROM on the computer's operating system you are using a USB cable, you... connect your computer. The software to the computer. 2 Turn on the computer before connecting your camcorder and your camcorder is displayed as "1.5." The installation screen appears. Using a Computer The software version of your camcorder to a Macintosh computer using .
...) Macintosh computer: ImageMixer VCD2 For the details on a tape to "First Step Guide." To copy recordings from a tape, connect your camcorder to the computer with the supplied CD-ROM on the computer's operating system you are using a USB cable, you... connect your computer. The software to the computer. 2 Turn on the computer before connecting your camcorder and your camcorder is displayed as "1.5." The installation screen appears. Using a Computer The software version of your camcorder to a Macintosh computer using .
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...[MAC] folder of the CD-ROM to a folder of your computer. • For details on connecting your name and password. Installing on a Macintosh computer 1 Confirm that your camcorder is displayed, enter your camcorder and computer, see "First Step Guide" on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 61). • For details...page 61. The installation of ImageMixer VCD2 starts. • For details on connecting your choice. 7 Double-click [IMXINST.SIT] in step 10) appear on the desktop. 14Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of your camcorder and computer, see "First Step Guide" on the supplied CD-ROM (p....
...[MAC] folder of the CD-ROM to a folder of your computer. • For details on connecting your name and password. Installing on a Macintosh computer 1 Confirm that your camcorder is displayed, enter your camcorder and computer, see "First Step Guide" on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 61). • For details...page 61. The installation of ImageMixer VCD2 starts. • For details on connecting your choice. 7 Double-click [IMXINST.SIT] in step 10) appear on the desktop. 14Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of your camcorder and computer, see "First Step Guide" on the supplied CD-ROM (p....