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...of the back of the arrow and open the lid. To eject the cassette Open the lid following the same procedure as described in . Window Lid The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up. It may cause a malfunction. 3 Close the lid. OPEN/EJECT lever 2 Insert a... cassette with its window facing outwards, then press . Step 7: Inserting a Cassette You can use mini DV cassettes only (p. 80). • The recordable time varies depending on [REC ...
...of the back of the arrow and open the lid. To eject the cassette Open the lid following the same procedure as described in . Window Lid The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up. It may cause a malfunction. 3 Close the lid. OPEN/EJECT lever 2 Insert a... cassette with its window facing outwards, then press . Step 7: Inserting a Cassette You can use mini DV cassettes only (p. 80). • The recordable time varies depending on [REC ...
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...Night views, neon signs and fireworks - 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 could not be adjusted according to the ambient light. 1 Touch [ONE PUSH]. ... can fix the brightness of a picture manually. When recording indoors on people next to the window by touching / . 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 ...
...Night views, neon signs and fireworks - 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 could not be adjusted according to the ambient light. 1 Touch [ONE PUSH]. ... can fix the brightness of a picture manually. When recording indoors on people next to the window by touching / . 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 ...
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... [P EFFECT] setting. NEG.ART The color and brightness are selected. SPOTLIGHT*( ) Select to prevent people's faces from appearing dark in between the camcorder and the subject. See page 34 for more than 12 hours. LANDSCAPE**( ) Select to automatically record pictures effectively without the [PROGRAM AE] function...8226; The setting returns to maintain the atmosphere of situations such as at a beach in midsummer or on glass or metal mesh in windows that comes in strong light or reflected light, such as sunsets, general night views or fireworks. appears. B AUTO Select to shoot ...
... [P EFFECT] setting. NEG.ART The color and brightness are selected. SPOTLIGHT*( ) Select to prevent people's faces from appearing dark in between the camcorder and the subject. See page 34 for more than 12 hours. LANDSCAPE**( ) Select to automatically record pictures effectively without the [PROGRAM AE] function...8226; The setting returns to maintain the atmosphere of situations such as at a beach in midsummer or on glass or metal mesh in windows that comes in strong light or reflected light, such as sunsets, general night views or fireworks. appears. B AUTO Select to shoot ...
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...First Step Guide." ImageMixer VCD2 is transferred in folders by date. Video and still images are 2 ways to connect your camcorder to a computer. - ImageMixer VCD2 - A USB cable is good for Windows computers. If necessary, buy a USB 2.0 cable (Type A to create a video CD. Burning Video CD You ... supplied with a menu of "First Step Guide" on a Windows computer from those available for copying video and sound recorded on a tape. A Sony product is good for copying video and sound recorded on a tape to your camcorder to the computer. i.LINK cable This method is recommended. -...
...First Step Guide." ImageMixer VCD2 is transferred in folders by date. Video and still images are 2 ways to connect your camcorder to a computer. - ImageMixer VCD2 - A USB cable is good for Windows computers. If necessary, buy a USB 2.0 cable (Type A to create a video CD. Burning Video CD You ... supplied with a menu of "First Step Guide" on a Windows computer from those available for copying video and sound recorded on a tape. A Sony product is good for copying video and sound recorded on a tape to your camcorder to the computer. i.LINK cable This method is recommended. -...
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...as standard), DV Interface (IEEE1394, i.LINK) (to connect via an i.LINK cable), disc drive (You need a CD-R drive to have DirectX installed.) Windows Media Player 7.0 or later Macromedia Flash Player 6.0 or later 56 Sound system: 16 bit stereo sound card and stereo speakers Memory: 64 MB or more... Step Guide," then follow the instructions. Install the CD-ROM, read "Installing the software and "First Step Guide" on the size of your camcorder and computer and making settings, to general operation the first time you can refer to on your computer (Continued) About "First Step Guide" "First...
...as standard), DV Interface (IEEE1394, i.LINK) (to connect via an i.LINK cable), disc drive (You need a CD-R drive to have DirectX installed.) Windows Media Player 7.0 or later Macromedia Flash Player 6.0 or later 56 Sound system: 16 bit stereo sound card and stereo speakers Memory: 64 MB or more... Step Guide," then follow the instructions. Install the CD-ROM, read "Installing the software and "First Step Guide" on the size of your camcorder and computer and making settings, to general operation the first time you can refer to on your computer (Continued) About "First Step Guide" "First...
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... system you cannot copy pictures recorded on a tape to "First Step Guide." The installation screen appears. Installing on a Windows computer Log on as Administrators for installation for Windows 2000/Windows XP. 1 Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the computer with the supplied CD-ROM on your computer before installing the software. 3 Place...
... system you cannot copy pictures recorded on a tape to "First Step Guide." The installation screen appears. Installing on a Windows computer Log on as Administrators for installation for Windows 2000/Windows XP. 1 Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the computer with the supplied CD-ROM on your computer before installing the software. 3 Place...
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...and Spain: +800-1532-4865 Other countries: +44-1489-564-764 - When "First Step Guide" is needed. License of Picture Package by Sony Corporation would not be construed as conferring to you can also start up [First Step Guide] by implication, estoppel or otherwise, any license or ..., transmitting or placing to the external network accessible to "FirstStepGuide.pdf" located in your computer, you by selecting [Start], [Programs] ([All Programs] for Windows XP), [Picture Package], and [First Step Guide]. • To view "First Step Guide" in the following cases: - When the HTML version of ...
...and Spain: +800-1532-4865 Other countries: +44-1489-564-764 - When "First Step Guide" is needed. License of Picture Package by Sony Corporation would not be construed as conferring to you can also start up [First Step Guide] by implication, estoppel or otherwise, any license or ..., transmitting or placing to the external network accessible to "FirstStepGuide.pdf" located in your computer, you by selecting [Start], [Programs] ([All Programs] for Windows XP), [Picture Package], and [First Step Guide]. • To view "First Step Guide" in the following cases: - When the HTML version of ...
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...function for this operation. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source since it starts up for the camcorder. USA http://ciscdb.sel.sony.com/perl/select-pn.pl - Taiwan http://vaio-online.sony.com/tw/vaio/ - You cannot use an i.LINK cable for the first time The Direct Access to "... 1 Turn on the computer. The picture is set up automatically when you need a computer equipped with an i.LINK. 2 Prepare the power source for each Windows XP user. Thailand http://www.sony.co.th/vaio/index.html - Close all applications running with a DVD drive that can write DVDs.
...function for this operation. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source since it starts up for the camcorder. USA http://ciscdb.sel.sony.com/perl/select-pn.pl - Taiwan http://vaio-online.sony.com/tw/vaio/ - You cannot use an i.LINK cable for the first time The Direct Access to "... 1 Turn on the computer. The picture is set up automatically when you need a computer equipped with an i.LINK. 2 Prepare the power source for each Windows XP user. Thailand http://www.sony.co.th/vaio/index.html - Close all applications running with a DVD drive that can write DVDs.
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...; Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, then connect it again securely. • Disconnect USB devices other information appear on the computer. • Disconnect the cable from the [ST1] (original sound) side until the sound is not NTSC (p. 79). Windows: 800 × 600 dots or more, High... Color (16 bits, 65,000 colors) or more Continued , 71 Connecting to a recorded tape is not heard. • Adjust [AUDIO MIX] from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect them again ...
...; Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, then connect it again securely. • Disconnect USB devices other information appear on the computer. • Disconnect the cable from the [ST1] (original sound) side until the sound is not NTSC (p. 79). Windows: 800 × 600 dots or more, High... Color (16 bits, 65,000 colors) or more Continued , 71 Connecting to a recorded tape is not heard. • Adjust [AUDIO MIX] from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect them again ...
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... then connect it again. • Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the CAMERA lamp on your camcorder, and set [USB STREAM] to [ON] (p. 47). (Only when connected to the Windows computer with the USB cable) You cannot view the video recorded on a tape on the computer. •... Disconnect the cable from a tape, connect your computer. 72 x For Windows Me 1 Check that your camcorder is seeing on the computer. • Disconnect the cable from the computer, turn on the camcorder, then connect it again. • Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/...
... then connect it again. • Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the CAMERA lamp on your camcorder, and set [USB STREAM] to [ON] (p. 47). (Only when connected to the Windows computer with the USB cable) You cannot view the video recorded on a tape on the computer. •... Disconnect the cable from a tape, connect your computer. 72 x For Windows Me 1 Check that your camcorder is seeing on the computer. • Disconnect the cable from the computer, turn on the camcorder, then connect it again. • Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/...
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x For Windows XP Log on as Administrator. 1 Check that your camcorder is connected to a computer. 2 Click [Start]. 3 Right-click [My Computer], then click [Properties]. Troubleshooting 8 Follow the steps below and try to install the USB driver ... the USB cable, then restart the computer. 7 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of your camcorder is connected to a computer. 2 Right-click [My Computer], then click [Properties]. x For Windows 2000 Log on as (E:)) may vary depending on the computer. 3 Click [Open]. 4 Double-click [Driver]. 5 Double-click [Setup.exe]. •...
x For Windows XP Log on as Administrator. 1 Check that your camcorder is connected to a computer. 2 Click [Start]. 3 Right-click [My Computer], then click [Properties]. Troubleshooting 8 Follow the steps below and try to install the USB driver ... the USB cable, then restart the computer. 7 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of your camcorder is connected to a computer. 2 Right-click [My Computer], then click [Properties]. x For Windows 2000 Log on as (E:)) may vary depending on the computer. 3 Click [Open]. 4 Double-click [Driver]. 5 Double-click [Setup.exe]. •...
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... procedures: 1 Select [Start] t [Programs]( [All Programs] for Windows XP) t [Picture Package] t [Handycam Tools] t [USB Streaming Tool]. 2 Adjust the slider in the following procedures: 1 Select [Start] t [Programs]([All Programs] for your camcorder first. Troubleshooting (Continued) 5 If the devices below are already installed,...the USB cable, then restart the computer. 8 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of your camcorder. • You cannot start the Easy Handycam settings while the USB cable is connected to install the USB driver again. 1 Double-click [My Computer]. 2...
... procedures: 1 Select [Start] t [Programs]( [All Programs] for Windows XP) t [Picture Package] t [Handycam Tools] t [USB Streaming Tool]. 2 Adjust the slider in the following procedures: 1 Select [Start] t [Programs]([All Programs] for your camcorder first. Troubleshooting (Continued) 5 If the devices below are already installed,...the USB cable, then restart the computer. 8 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of your camcorder. • You cannot start the Easy Handycam settings while the USB cable is connected to install the USB driver again. 1 Double-click [My Computer]. 2...
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...rain or sea water. Mbps stands for the device to dub when this malfunction cannot be sent or received in your camcorder gets wet, it may occur. - Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens may malfunction or become deformed. - This damages... connected to a device with a DV device or not. They may be able to temperatures above 60 °C (140 °F), such as by Sony (e.g. Never leave them exposed to record properly. - Some i.LINK compatible video devices, such as Digital Televisions, DVD, MICROMV or HDV recorders/players are...
...rain or sea water. Mbps stands for the device to dub when this malfunction cannot be sent or received in your camcorder gets wet, it may occur. - Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens may malfunction or become deformed. - This damages... connected to a device with a DV device or not. They may be able to temperatures above 60 °C (140 °F), such as by Sony (e.g. Never leave them exposed to record properly. - Some i.LINK compatible video devices, such as Digital Televisions, DVD, MICROMV or HDV recorders/players are...
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... Player is a trademark. • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc in the U.S. and other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. On trademarks • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • i.LINK and are...
... Player is a trademark. • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc in the U.S. and other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. On trademarks • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • i.LINK and are...
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... 76 Warning messages 77 WHITE 37 WHT BAL (White balance 38, 71 Wide angle 26 WIDE DISP (Wide display 46 WIDE SEL (Wide select)..... 44 Windows 56, 57 WORLD TIME 48 Write-protect tab 80 Z Zoom 26 Zoom lever 26 Additional Information U USB jack 54 USB STREAM 47 USB Streaming 47...
... 76 Warning messages 77 WHITE 37 WHT BAL (White balance 38, 71 Wide angle 26 WIDE DISP (Wide display 46 WIDE SEL (Wide select)..... 44 Windows 56, 57 WORLD TIME 48 Write-protect tab 80 Z Zoom 26 Zoom lever 26 Additional Information U USB jack 54 USB STREAM 47 USB Streaming 47...
Marketing Specifications
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... as when shooting through a window or in a crowded environment. This allows the user more flexibility when holding the camcorder, especially in infrared system, but without compromising picture quality like having your videos with Sony's Picture Effect Modes. Effects available...DCR-HC26 MiniDV Handycam camcorder. This connection allows for camera "shake" without the overall monochrome color common with earlier low-light recording systems. On Screen Zoom and Record Controls For additional control of the camcorder, the DCR-HC26 features Zoom and Record buttons on the LCD screen. Sony...
... as when shooting through a window or in a crowded environment. This allows the user more flexibility when holding the camcorder, especially in infrared system, but without compromising picture quality like having your videos with Sony's Picture Effect Modes. Effects available...DCR-HC26 MiniDV Handycam camcorder. This connection allows for camera "shake" without the overall monochrome color common with earlier low-light recording systems. On Screen Zoom and Record Controls For additional control of the camcorder, the DCR-HC26 features Zoom and Record buttons on the LCD screen. Sony...
Marketing Specifications
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...respective owners. Sony, AccuPower, Advanced HAD, Handycam, i.LINK, InfoLITHIUM, like.no.other trademarks are registered trademarks of Carl Zeiss. DCR-HC26 MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder Specifications General Imaging Device: 1/6" CCD Pixel Gross: 680K Recording Media: MiniDV Cassette (sold...(AC Adaptor) Service and Warranty Information Limited Warranty Term: 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor Software Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP Professional Supplied Software: Picture Package™ ver. 1.5 Dimensions Weight: 14 oz (420g) with...
...respective owners. Sony, AccuPower, Advanced HAD, Handycam, i.LINK, InfoLITHIUM, like.no.other trademarks are registered trademarks of Carl Zeiss. DCR-HC26 MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder Specifications General Imaging Device: 1/6" CCD Pixel Gross: 680K Recording Media: MiniDV Cassette (sold...(AC Adaptor) Service and Warranty Information Limited Warranty Term: 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor Software Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP Professional Supplied Software: Picture Package™ ver. 1.5 Dimensions Weight: 14 oz (420g) with...