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WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of electric shock to rain or moisture. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. 2
WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of electric shock to rain or moisture. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. 2
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... , and to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. Use Power Sources This set from overheating, these safety instructions completely before cleaning or polishing it is provided. - If you are unable to protect it from the wall outlet before operating the appliance,... and keep this can result in the operating instructions and adhere to them , paying particular attention to be blocked or covered. - If the plug should be equipped with a cloth or other...
... , and to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. Use Power Sources This set from overheating, these safety instructions completely before cleaning or polishing it is provided. - If you are unable to protect it from the wall outlet before operating the appliance,... and keep this can result in the operating instructions and adhere to them , paying particular attention to be blocked or covered. - If the plug should be equipped with a cloth or other...
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...: - If the set has been exposed to lightning and power-line surges. Servicing Do not attempt to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions. Service Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set due to rain or water. - IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (Continued) Lightning For added protection for this indicates a need for... this set during a lightning storm, or when it from the wall outlet and refer servicing to service the set exhibits a distinct change in the operating instructions. Replacement parts When replacement parts are specified in performance -
...: - If the set has been exposed to lightning and power-line surges. Servicing Do not attempt to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions. Service Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set due to rain or water. - IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (Continued) Lightning For added protection for this indicates a need for... this set during a lightning storm, or when it from the wall outlet and refer servicing to service the set exhibits a distinct change in the operating instructions. Replacement parts When replacement parts are specified in performance -
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... reception, which can be determined by returning your authority to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC26 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is for future reference. This equipment generates, uses, and can help preserve our environment ...this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Battery pack This device complies with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to the collection and recycling location nearest you. For customers in the U.S.A. If you may ...
... reception, which can be determined by returning your authority to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC26 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is for future reference. This equipment generates, uses, and can help preserve our environment ...this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Battery pack This device complies with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to the collection and recycling location nearest you. For customers in the U.S.A. If you may ...
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... input jack and connect the white (left /right audio) and S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of an A/V connecting cable. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this case, the yellow (standard video) plug connection is monaural (Only one audio input.... 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 (...
... input jack and connect the white (left /right audio) and S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of an A/V connecting cable. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this case, the yellow (standard video) plug connection is monaural (Only one audio input.... 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 (...
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... TAPE SET REC MODE LP REMAIN EXEC RET. EXEC RET. Unavailable items will be grayed out. Using the Menu Using the menu items Follow the instructions below to use each of the menu items listed after this page. 1 Slide the POWER switch in step 2.) 3 Select the desired item. 4 Customize the item...
... TAPE SET REC MODE LP REMAIN EXEC RET. EXEC RET. Unavailable items will be grayed out. Using the Menu Using the menu items Follow the instructions below to use each of the menu items listed after this page. 1 Slide the POWER switch in step 2.) 3 Select the desired item. 4 Customize the item...
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... for camera shake (the default setting is about 3 m (10 feet). When you connect to your ID-1/ID-2 compatible TV. Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with [16:9 WIDE] selected. Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( ) when using [N.S.LIGHT] is [ON]). When viewed on a 16:9 wide screen...viewfinder. If you record subjects in dark places, such as you record a picture to be played back on the LCD screen/viewfinder with your camcorder, select [16:9 WIDE]. or on the ON Displays and on a standard TV** EDITSEARCH B OFF Does not display LCD screen. CAMERA SET...
... for camera shake (the default setting is about 3 m (10 feet). When you connect to your ID-1/ID-2 compatible TV. Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with [16:9 WIDE] selected. Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( ) when using [N.S.LIGHT] is [ON]). When viewed on a 16:9 wide screen...viewfinder. If you record subjects in dark places, such as you record a picture to be played back on the LCD screen/viewfinder with your camcorder, select [16:9 WIDE]. or on the ON Displays and on a standard TV** EDITSEARCH B OFF Does not display LCD screen. CAMERA SET...
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... via the S VIDEO jack, by using the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable, pictures can connect your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of an A/V connecting cable. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be reproduced more faithfully than with an i.LINK jack. Note that you...
... via the S VIDEO jack, by using the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable, pictures can connect your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of an A/V connecting cable. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be reproduced more faithfully than with an i.LINK jack. Note that you...
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... (i.LINK): - When dubbing to the VCR, insert a cassette for playback. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your recording device for details. 5 When dubbing is paused on your camcorder while recording to a VCR. • When connected using an i.LINK cable, the recorded picture becomes.../EDIT lamp. 2 Prepare your VCR/DVD device for recording. Dubbing to VCR/DVD device, etc. (Continued) 1 Prepare your camcorder for recording. Connect your camcorder as a recording device. When dubbing to turn on the screen (p. 39, 48). 50 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to the...
... (i.LINK): - When dubbing to the VCR, insert a cassette for playback. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your recording device for details. 5 When dubbing is paused on your camcorder while recording to a VCR. • When connected using an i.LINK cable, the recorded picture becomes.../EDIT lamp. 2 Prepare your VCR/DVD device for recording. Dubbing to VCR/DVD device, etc. (Continued) 1 Prepare your camcorder for recording. Connect your camcorder as a recording device. When dubbing to turn on the screen (p. 39, 48). 50 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to the...
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...TV or VCR/DVD device, etc., on the VCR/DVD device. You can connect your camcorder beforehand. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with an i.LINK cable. • The indicator appears when you connect your camcorder and other devices via an i.LINK cable. (This indicator may also appear on the ...jack. • You cannot input picture and sound separately. The picture played on the connected device appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder to turn on your camcorder to a TV, VCR/DVD or an i.LINK-compatible device using the supplied AC Adaptor for recording in your...
...TV or VCR/DVD device, etc., on the VCR/DVD device. You can connect your camcorder beforehand. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with an i.LINK cable. • The indicator appears when you connect your camcorder and other devices via an i.LINK cable. (This indicator may also appear on the ...jack. • You cannot input picture and sound separately. The picture played on the connected device appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder to turn on your camcorder to a TV, VCR/DVD or an i.LINK-compatible device using the supplied AC Adaptor for recording in your...
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To display the Help guide, click the [?] mark on a computer" (p. 57), start the "First Step Guide," then follow the instructions. CPU: Intel Pentium III 500 MHz or faster (800 MHz or faster recommended) (For using ImageMixer VCD2, Intel Pentium 4 1.3 GHz or faster recommended) Application... referring to the "First Step Guide" on your computer (Continued) About "First Step Guide" "First Step Guide" is an instruction manual you can refer to on your camcorder and computer and making settings, to general operation the first time you use the software stored on the CDROM (supplied). Install the...
To display the Help guide, click the [?] mark on a computer" (p. 57), start the "First Step Guide," then follow the instructions. CPU: Intel Pentium III 500 MHz or faster (800 MHz or faster recommended) (For using ImageMixer VCD2, Intel Pentium 4 1.3 GHz or faster recommended) Application... referring to the "First Step Guide" on your computer (Continued) About "First Step Guide" "First Step Guide" is an instruction manual you can refer to on your camcorder and computer and making settings, to general operation the first time you use the software stored on the CDROM (supplied). Install the...
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In such a case, manually copy "First Step Guide" to your computer according to the message instructions. 5 Select the language for the application to save the software, then click [Next]. 58 Installing the software and "First Step Guide" on a computer (Continued) If ...
In such a case, manually copy "First Step Guide" to your computer according to the message instructions. 5 Select the language for the application to save the software, then click [Next]. 58 Installing the software and "First Step Guide" on a computer (Continued) If ...
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...(R)] screen is checked, then click [Finish]. If not, skip to step 13. 1 Read [License Agreement], then click [Next]. 10Click [Next] to install DirectX 9.0c. screen instructions to install ImageMixer VCD2. 13Make sure [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.] is displayed, follow the on the computer, this screen may not be...
...(R)] screen is checked, then click [Finish]. If not, skip to step 13. 1 Read [License Agreement], then click [Next]. 10Click [Next] to install DirectX 9.0c. screen instructions to install ImageMixer VCD2. 13Make sure [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.] is displayed, follow the on the computer, this screen may not be...
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... in the disc drive. Delete and overwrite?] appears on your camcorder. If you touch [EXEC], the existing data is erased and new data is written. 9 Touch [ END] to DVD" starts up and the onscreen instructions appear on the LCD screen of pictures has already finished. When... you insert the connector forcibly, damage may occur and cause camcorder malfunction. • For details, see "First Step Guide" (p. 61). 6 Touch t [PAGE2...
... in the disc drive. Delete and overwrite?] appears on your camcorder. If you touch [EXEC], the existing data is erased and new data is written. 9 Touch [ END] to DVD" starts up and the onscreen instructions appear on the LCD screen of pictures has already finished. When... you insert the connector forcibly, damage may occur and cause camcorder malfunction. • For details, see "First Step Guide" (p. 61). 6 Touch t [PAGE2...
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...Windows XP) t [Picture Package] t [Handycam Tools] t [USB Streaming Tool]. 2 Select another device on the [Select audio device] screen. 3 Follow the on the screen of your camcorder. • You cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected.] appears on -screen instructions, click [Next], then click [Done]. ...There is no sound when the camcorder is connected to install the USB driver again. 1 Double-click...
...Windows XP) t [Picture Package] t [Handycam Tools] t [USB Streaming Tool]. 2 Select another device on the [Select audio device] screen. 3 Follow the on the screen of your camcorder. • You cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected.] appears on -screen instructions, click [Next], then click [Done]. ...There is no sound when the camcorder is connected to install the USB driver again. 1 Double-click...
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...; You cannot start the Easy Handycam settings while the USB cable is locked - Troubleshooting Continued , 77 x Others Cannot record due to a tape recorded on the screen, follow the instructions. Disconnect the i.LINK cable. (p. 52) Not recorded in 12-bit audio. Old battery. Disconnect the USB cable from your camcorder first. Description of a tape...
...; You cannot start the Easy Handycam settings while the USB cable is locked - Troubleshooting Continued , 77 x Others Cannot record due to a tape recorded on the screen, follow the instructions. Disconnect the i.LINK cable. (p. 52) Not recorded in 12-bit audio. Old battery. Disconnect the USB cable from your camcorder first. Description of a tape...
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i.LINK is a digital serial interface for the IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved by many corporations. • IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by storage, operating and environmental conditions. 82 About i.LINK... the i.LINK Baud rate i.LINK's maximum baud rate varies according to replace it with the unit, operation becomes possible from any device in the operating instructions of each piece of the connected devices. • Normally, only one . • Each battery's life is listed under "Specifications" in the chain. When two...
i.LINK is a digital serial interface for the IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved by many corporations. • IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by storage, operating and environmental conditions. 82 About i.LINK... the i.LINK Baud rate i.LINK's maximum baud rate varies according to replace it with the unit, operation becomes possible from any device in the operating instructions of each piece of the connected devices. • Normally, only one . • Each battery's life is listed under "Specifications" in the chain. When two...
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..., dropping or stepping on it. • Keep metal contacts clean. If your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it may malfunction. Anywhere extremely hot or cold. The camcorder may occur. - They may differ from rain or sea water. Near windows or...modifying, physical shock, or impact such as under direct sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in these operating instructions. • Do not let your camcorder with a different maximum baud rate. * What is also indicated near the i.LINK interface on precautions and compatible application software...
..., dropping or stepping on it. • Keep metal contacts clean. If your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it may malfunction. Anywhere extremely hot or cold. The camcorder may occur. - They may differ from rain or sea water. Near windows or...modifying, physical shock, or impact such as under direct sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in these operating instructions. • Do not let your camcorder with a different maximum baud rate. * What is also indicated near the i.LINK interface on precautions and compatible application software...