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... with Canadian ICES-003. Note This equipment has been tested and found to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC26 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used rechargeable...nearest you. You can be determined by returning your authority to radio or television reception, which can help preserve our environment by turning the equipment off and on, Continued , 5 Regulatory Information Declaration of the FCC Rules. These limits are recyclable. If this device...
... with Canadian ICES-003. Note This equipment has been tested and found to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC26 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used rechargeable...nearest you. You can be determined by returning your authority to radio or television reception, which can help preserve our environment by turning the equipment off and on, Continued , 5 Regulatory Information Declaration of the FCC Rules. These limits are recyclable. If this device...
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...this 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 the screen indicators (Display guide 17 Step 6: Setting the date and time 19 Step 7: Inserting a Cassette 20 Recording/Playback Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam...
...this 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 the screen indicators (Display guide 17 Step 6: Setting the date and time 19 Step 7: Inserting a Cassette 20 Recording/Playback Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam...
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...time (min.) required when you do when charging the battery pack. Bottom: Recording with LCD screen. Getting Started 5 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off and zooming. Battery pack Continuous recording time Typical recording time* NP-FP30 (supplied) 95 45 110 55 NP-FP50 135 65 160 80... viewfinder while the LCD panel closed. * Typical recording time shows the time when you use an outside power source You can operate your camcorder using the power from the wall outlet by making the same connections as you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Continued , 13 Disconnect...
...time (min.) required when you do when charging the battery pack. Bottom: Recording with LCD screen. Getting Started 5 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off and zooming. Battery pack Continuous recording time Typical recording time* NP-FP30 (supplied) 95 45 110 55 NP-FP50 135 65 160 80... viewfinder while the LCD panel closed. * Typical recording time shows the time when you use an outside power source You can operate your camcorder using the power from the wall outlet by making the same connections as you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Continued , 13 Disconnect...
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... as the AC Adaptor is worn-out. (For Battery Info only.) • The power will not be correctly displayed under which you use your camcorder is turned off, AC power (house current) is still supplied to it while connected to 86 °F) is recommended.) • The recording and playback time... will be supplied from the wall outlet. On the AC Adaptor • Use the nearby wall outlet when using your camcorder. • Do not use the...
... as the AC Adaptor is worn-out. (For Battery Info only.) • The power will not be correctly displayed under which you use your camcorder is turned off, AC power (house current) is still supplied to it while connected to 86 °F) is recommended.) • The recording and playback time... will be supplied from the wall outlet. On the AC Adaptor • Use the nearby wall outlet when using your camcorder. • Do not use the...
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...), slide it for a few seconds. 3 Hold the camcorder correctly. Lamps that light up CAMERA: To record on the LCD screen for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 19). Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly To record or play or edit pictures. 4 1... 2 3 To turn off automatically if you turn on the power of your camcorder, the current date and time will be displayed on a tape....
...), slide it for a few seconds. 3 Hold the camcorder correctly. Lamps that light up CAMERA: To record on the LCD screen for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 19). Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly To record or play or edit pictures. 4 1... 2 3 To turn off automatically if you turn on the power of your camcorder, the current date and time will be displayed on a tape....
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... 3 Select [CLOCK SET] with / , then touch [EXEC]. For midnight, set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. The clock...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]. POWER switch Skip to step 4 when you do not use your camcorder or change the POWER switch position. • If you set any year up to [DATE...
... 3 Select [CLOCK SET] with / , then touch [EXEC]. For midnight, set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. The clock...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]. POWER switch Skip to step 4 when you do not use your camcorder or change the POWER switch position. • If you set any year up to [DATE...
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Recording/Playback Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam) With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the CAMERA lamp. EASY appears on the screen D. 3 Press REC START/STOP B to start /stop recording, press B again. 60min REC 0:00:00 A FN * Movies ...
Recording/Playback Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam) With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the CAMERA lamp. EASY appears on the screen D. 3 Press REC START/STOP B to start /stop recording, press B again. 60min REC 0:00:00 A FN * Movies ...
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...Pause toggles as follows. x Adjustable menu settings during Easy Handycam are attempted. • BACK LIGHT button (p. 26) • PHOTO button (p. 24) 23 See page 34 for details on setting. • Almost all the settings are set to turn on the screen D as you want to add any ...effects or settings to the images. Almost all the settings return to display adjustable menu settings. disappears from the screen D. x Unavailable buttons during Easy Handycam During Easy Handycam operation, the following...
...Pause toggles as follows. x Adjustable menu settings during Easy Handycam are attempted. • BACK LIGHT button (p. 26) • PHOTO button (p. 24) 23 See page 34 for details on setting. • Almost all the settings are set to turn on the screen D as you want to add any ...effects or settings to the images. Almost all the settings return to display adjustable menu settings. disappears from the screen D. x Unavailable buttons during Easy Handycam During Easy Handycam operation, the following...
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... to check the image (A), then press it while pressing the green button. 2 Start recording. Movies Press REC START/STOP A (or B). A The indicator (A) changes [STBY] to turn on the CAMERA lamp. Recording Lens cap Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on the sides of the cap PHOTO POWER switch REC...
... to check the image (A), then press it while pressing the green button. 2 Start recording. Movies Press REC START/STOP A (or B). A The indicator (A) changes [STBY] to turn on the CAMERA lamp. Recording Lens cap Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on the sides of the cap PHOTO POWER switch REC...
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... 1 Slide the POWER switch in various modes ([V SPD PLAY], p. 40). 25 C Rewind/Fast forward to start To adjust the volume Touch t [PAGE1] t [VOL], then / to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. 2 Start playing back. Touch to rewind the tape to the desired point, then touch playback.
... 1 Slide the POWER switch in various modes ([V SPD PLAY], p. 40). 25 C Rewind/Fast forward to start To adjust the volume Touch t [PAGE1] t [VOL], then / to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. 2 Start playing back. Touch to rewind the tape to the desired point, then touch playback.
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...Remaining battery (approx.) BATTERY INFO BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL 0% 50% 100% REC TIME AVAILABLE LCD SCREEN : 86 min VIEWFINDER : 99 min Recording capacity (approx.) To turn off the operation confirmation beep (BEEP 0 See [BEEP] on page 42. To initialize the settings (RESET 8 Press RESET 8 to the lens side (2). 2 1... • A mirror-image of the date and time. qs Open the LCD panel qs 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to initialize all the settings, including the setting of the subject appears on page 36. Other part names and ...
...Remaining battery (approx.) BATTERY INFO BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL 0% 50% 100% REC TIME AVAILABLE LCD SCREEN : 86 min VIEWFINDER : 99 min Recording capacity (approx.) To turn off the operation confirmation beep (BEEP 0 See [BEEP] on page 42. To initialize the settings (RESET 8 Press RESET 8 to the lens side (2). 2 1... • A mirror-image of the date and time. qs Open the LCD panel qs 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to initialize all the settings, including the setting of the subject appears on page 36. Other part names and ...
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... / to select the item, then touch [EXEC]. (The process in step 3 and 4 is the same as that in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on a tape PLAY/EDIT lamp: settings for viewing/editing 2 Touch the LCD screen to hide the menu screen. Each touch of [ RET.] takes you do...
... / to select the item, then touch [EXEC]. (The process in step 3 and 4 is the same as that in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on a tape PLAY/EDIT lamp: settings for viewing/editing 2 Touch the LCD screen to hide the menu screen. Each touch of [ RET.] takes you do...
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...the focus automatically, touch [ AUTO] in suitable brightness even when there is strong contrast between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is automatically set [FOCUS] to [ AUTO]. • If you turn the power off for more than 12 hours. appears. See page 34 for telephoto. ...appears when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer, and appears when the focus cannot be adjusted farther away. The available functions during Easy Handycam operation are selected. To adjust the focus automatically, touch [ AUTO] or set to [MANUAL]. • The setting returns to fix ...
...the focus automatically, touch [ AUTO] in suitable brightness even when there is strong contrast between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is automatically set [FOCUS] to [ AUTO]. • If you turn the power off for more than 12 hours. appears. See page 34 for telephoto. ...appears when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer, and appears when the focus cannot be adjusted farther away. The available functions during Easy Handycam operation are selected. To adjust the focus automatically, touch [ AUTO] or set to [MANUAL]. • The setting returns to fix ...
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...is canceled. DISP GUIDE (Display Guide)* See page 17. To cancel [FADER] before starting the operation, touch [ OFF] in step 1. • If you turn the power off . 5 Touch the LCD screen while checking the display in MOSC. When fading out, it repeatedly to select a desired effect. : The LCD ... or recording mode (to fade out), then touch t . 2 Press REC START/STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing and disappears when the fade is turned off for more than 12 hours. To hide the buttons, touch . Using the Menu To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [ AUTO] or ...
...is canceled. DISP GUIDE (Display Guide)* See page 17. To cancel [FADER] before starting the operation, touch [ OFF] in step 1. • If you turn the power off . 5 Touch the LCD screen while checking the display in MOSC. When fading out, it repeatedly to select a desired effect. : The LCD ... or recording mode (to fade out), then touch t . 2 Press REC START/STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing and disappears when the fade is turned off for more than 12 hours. To hide the buttons, touch . Using the Menu To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [ AUTO] or ...
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... Under daylight fluorescent lamps 38 INDOOR (n) The white balance is selected, taken your camcorder outdoors or brought it indoors after you have touched , set [WHT BAL] to [ AUTO]. • If you turn the power off for the following recording conditions: - At party scenes or studios ...where the lighting conditions change the [PROGRAM AE] settings, or bring your camcorder while is flashing quickly. • flashes slowly if white balance...
... Under daylight fluorescent lamps 38 INDOOR (n) The white balance is selected, taken your camcorder outdoors or brought it indoors after you have touched , set [WHT BAL] to [ AUTO]. • If you turn the power off for the following recording conditions: - At party scenes or studios ...where the lighting conditions change the [PROGRAM AE] settings, or bring your camcorder while is flashing quickly. • flashes slowly if white balance...
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...indicators in various situations with B. See page 34 for more than 12 hours. This setting also prevents your camcorder from appearing excessively white when subjects are reversed. BEACH&SKI*( ) Select to a picture during recording or playback... AE/P EFFECT, etc. LANDSCAPE**( ) Select to bring out the subject such as at a beach in between the camcorder and the subject. PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) ( ) Select to shoot distant subjects clearly. NEG.ART The color and .... • The setting returns to [AUTO] when you turn the power off for details on subjects only a short distance away.
...indicators in various situations with B. See page 34 for more than 12 hours. This setting also prevents your camcorder from appearing excessively white when subjects are reversed. BEACH&SKI*( ) Select to a picture during recording or playback... AE/P EFFECT, etc. LANDSCAPE**( ) Select to bring out the subject such as at a beach in between the camcorder and the subject. PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) ( ) Select to shoot distant subjects clearly. NEG.ART The color and .... • The setting returns to [AUTO] when you turn the power off for details on subjects only a short distance away.
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... outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is slightly reduced during recording. BRIGHT Brightens the viewfinder screen. • When you connect your camcorder. • The setting returns to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. Continued , 45 Using the Menu...select whether to play back, but cannot record a dual sound track cassette on your camcorder to [STEREO] when you select [BRIGHT], battery life is automatically selected for the setting. • When you turn the power off for details on the LCD screen with B. AUDIO MIX See page ...
... outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is slightly reduced during recording. BRIGHT Brightens the viewfinder screen. • When you connect your camcorder. • The setting returns to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. Continued , 45 Using the Menu...select whether to play back, but cannot record a dual sound track cassette on your camcorder to [STEREO] when you select [BRIGHT], battery life is automatically selected for the setting. • When you turn the power off for details on the LCD screen with B. AUDIO MIX See page ...
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...a cassette inserted. • When you cannot find your computer (USB Streaming) via the USB cable. When you set to turn on the LCD screen. • Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]] (simplified English) for when you touch (Play/Pause). CLOCK SET/USB STREAM/LANGUAGE, etc. When the...described below . • When you touch the screen during the demonstration. (The demonstration starts again after you have removed a cassette from your camcorder on selecting menu items. CLOCK SET See page 19. See "First Step Guide" in situations such as those described below . - The ...
...a cassette inserted. • When you cannot find your computer (USB Streaming) via the USB cable. When you set to turn on the LCD screen. • Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]] (simplified English) for when you touch (Play/Pause). CLOCK SET/USB STREAM/LANGUAGE, etc. When the...described below . • When you touch the screen during the demonstration. (The demonstration starts again after you have removed a cassette from your camcorder on selecting menu items. CLOCK SET See page 19. See "First Step Guide" in situations such as those described below . - The ...
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... the viewfinder. See page 34 for more than approximately 5 minutes. NEVER The camcorder is not automatically turned off. • When you set time. OTHERS menu - If you connect your camcorder to a wall outlet, [A.SHUT OFF] is automatically turned off ) B 5min The camcorder is automatically set to the originally set the time difference to 0, the clock...
... the viewfinder. See page 34 for more than approximately 5 minutes. NEVER The camcorder is not automatically turned off. • When you set time. OTHERS menu - If you connect your camcorder to a wall outlet, [A.SHUT OFF] is automatically turned off ) B 5min The camcorder is automatically set to the originally set the time difference to 0, the clock...
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...by the A/V connecting cable, display them on the VCR/DVD device. Connect your camcorder to your camcorder as video input1, video input2). 3 Connect your camcorder while recording to the DVD recorder, insert a DVD for recording. Refer to turn on your VCR/DVD device to the input jacks of a VCR or a ...DVD device. 4 Start playback on the camcorder, and recording on the screen (p. 39, 48). 50 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to the operating instructions...
...by the A/V connecting cable, display them on the VCR/DVD device. Connect your camcorder to your camcorder as video input1, video input2). 3 Connect your camcorder while recording to the DVD recorder, insert a DVD for recording. Refer to turn on your VCR/DVD device to the input jacks of a VCR or a ...DVD device. 4 Start playback on the camcorder, and recording on the screen (p. 39, 48). 50 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to the operating instructions...