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... specified by the manufacturer that the set due to determine that have fallen into the set from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Replacement parts When replacement parts are specified in fire, electric shock, or other controls may expose you to the set is left unattended and...
... specified by the manufacturer that the set due to determine that have fallen into the set from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Replacement parts When replacement parts are specified in fire, electric shock, or other controls may expose you to the set is left unattended and...
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... the equipment into an outlet on the supplied CD-ROM) Types of cassette you call your camcorder • You can use in the space provided below. Record the serial number in your Sony dealer regarding this first (Continued) the user is encouraged to try to a computer and using... cable, be used with the equipment in order to comply with . About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens • A menu item that to Subpart B of Part 15 of the following parts. Refer to these numbers whenever you can use Your camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof or waterproof. DCR-HC26 ...
... the equipment into an outlet on the supplied CD-ROM) Types of cassette you call your camcorder • You can use in the space provided below. Record the serial number in your Sony dealer regarding this first (Continued) the user is encouraged to try to a computer and using... cable, be used with the equipment in order to comply with . About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens • A menu item that to Subpart B of Part 15 of the following parts. Refer to these numbers whenever you can use Your camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof or waterproof. DCR-HC26 ...
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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. Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied ...
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. Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied ...
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... a TV through a VCR 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 jack) Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white (left /.... • You can display the time code on the TV screen by using the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable, pictures can be reproduced more faithfully than with S VIDEO (2). Playing the picture on a TV You can connect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or a VCR using the A/V connecting...
... a TV through a VCR 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 jack) Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white (left /.... • You can display the time code on the TV screen by using the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable, pictures can be reproduced more faithfully than with S VIDEO (2). Playing the picture on a TV You can connect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or a VCR using the A/V connecting...
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...during the demonstration. (The demonstration starts again after you touch (Play/Pause). When you cannot find your computer (USB Streaming) via the USB cable. When a cassette is [ON], allowing you to view the demonstration in about 10 minutes, after about 8 seconds in the supplied CDROM for... "First Step Guide" in situations such as those described below . - LANGUAGE You can view the pictures displayed on the screen of your camcorder, and slide the POWER switch repeatedly to PLAY/ EDIT or CAMERA with B. USB STREAM You can select the language to other than CAMERA...
...during the demonstration. (The demonstration starts again after you touch (Play/Pause). When you cannot find your computer (USB Streaming) via the USB cable. When a cassette is [ON], allowing you to view the demonstration in about 10 minutes, after about 8 seconds in the supplied CDROM for... "First Step Guide" in situations such as those described below . - LANGUAGE You can view the pictures displayed on the screen of your camcorder, and slide the POWER switch repeatedly to PLAY/ EDIT or CAMERA with B. USB STREAM You can select the language to other than CAMERA...
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... manuals supplied with the devices to another device equipped with S VIDEO (2), or the i.LINK cable (3). Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable, pictures can be reproduced more faithfully than with S VIDEO (optional) When connecting to be connected...pictures and sound. In this operation (p. 12). The video and audio signals are connecting your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of an A/V connecting cable. Note that you cannot output picture and sound separately. • When you connect a device...
... manuals supplied with the devices to another device equipped with S VIDEO (2), or the i.LINK cable (3). Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable, pictures can be reproduced more faithfully than with S VIDEO (optional) When connecting to be connected...pictures and sound. In this operation (p. 12). The video and audio signals are connecting your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of an A/V connecting cable. Note that you cannot output picture and sound separately. • When you connect a device...
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...DVD device. 4 Start playback on the camcorder, and recording on the VCR/DVD device. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your recording device for recording. 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 while recording to the DVD recorder, insert a DVD for recording. When dubbing to a VCR. •...
...DVD device. 4 Start playback on the camcorder, and recording on the VCR/DVD device. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your recording device for recording. 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 while recording to the DVD recorder, insert a DVD for recording. When dubbing to a VCR. •...
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...device, insert a cassette or a DVD. 3 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to the instruction manuals supplied with an i.LINK cable. • The indicator appears when you connect your camcorder from a TV or VCR/DVD device, etc. Refer also to turn on a tape. Dubbing/Editing To i.LINK jack ...the devices to insert a cassette for this operation (p. 12). You can connect your camcorder. Be sure to be connected. • You cannot record pictures on your camcorder and other devices via an i.LINK cable. (This indicator may also appear on the connected device.) 2 If you are recording...
...device, insert a cassette or a DVD. 3 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to the instruction manuals supplied with an i.LINK cable. • The indicator appears when you connect your camcorder from a TV or VCR/DVD device, etc. Refer also to turn on a tape. Dubbing/Editing To i.LINK jack ...the devices to insert a cassette for this operation (p. 12). You can connect your camcorder. Be sure to be connected. • You cannot record pictures on your camcorder and other devices via an i.LINK cable. (This indicator may also appear on the connected device.) 2 If you are recording...
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...Dubbing sound to a recorded tape You can record audio by using the internal stereo microphone. • You cannot record additional audio: - When your camcorder beforehand. 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to a tape already recorded in a TV color system other than that of the cassette is connected via... an i.LINK cable. - When the write-protect tab of your camcorder (p. 79). - When the tape has been recorded in HDV format. • When you want to SAVE (p. 80). -...
...Dubbing sound to a recorded tape You can record audio by using the internal stereo microphone. • You cannot record additional audio: - When your camcorder beforehand. 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to a tape already recorded in a TV color system other than that of the cassette is connected via... an i.LINK cable. - When the write-protect tab of your camcorder (p. 79). - When the tape has been recorded in HDV format. • When you want to SAVE (p. 80). -...
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...a Computer Before referring to the "First Step Guide" on your computer When you can enjoy the following software: - A Sony product is compatible with a USB cable. Music Video/Slideshow Producer You can select your favorite video and still images from video and still images saved on a tape... video with a menu 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 copying video and sound recorded on a ...
...a Computer Before referring to the "First Step Guide" on your computer When you can enjoy the following software: - A Sony product is compatible with a USB cable. Music Video/Slideshow Producer You can select your favorite video and still images from video and still images saved on a tape... video with a menu 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 copying video and sound recorded on a ...
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...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 recommended: 4 GB or... more Hard disk: Available memory required for further detailed operations after reading the "First Step Guide" thoroughly. About the help function of your camcorder and computer and making settings, to on your computer (Continued) About "First Step Guide" "First Step Guide" is an instruction manual you can...
...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 recommended: 4 GB or... more Hard disk: Available memory required for further detailed operations after reading the "First Step Guide" thoroughly. About the help function of your camcorder and computer and making settings, to on your computer (Continued) About "First Step Guide" "First Step Guide" is an instruction manual you can...
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... to install the software etc., with an i.LINK cable and use the standard software in the disc drive of Picture Package is displayed as Administrators for installation for Windows 2000/Windows XP. 1 Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to "First Step Guide." Installing on...be necessary. The installation screen appears. Continued , 57 • When you connect your camcorder to a Macintosh computer using a USB cable, you are using. To copy recordings from a tape, connect your camcorder to the computer with the supplied CD-ROM on your computer before installing the software....
... to install the software etc., with an i.LINK cable and use the standard software in the disc drive of Picture Package is displayed as Administrators for installation for Windows 2000/Windows XP. 1 Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to "First Step Guide." Installing on...be necessary. The installation screen appears. Continued , 57 • When you connect your camcorder to a Macintosh computer using a USB cable, you are using. To copy recordings from a tape, connect your camcorder to the computer with the supplied CD-ROM on your computer before installing the software....
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...DV Interface (i.LINK) 1 Turn on your camcorder is connected to create a DVD from a recorded tape. You cannot use an i.LINK cable for the camcorder. Creating a DVD (Direct Access to "Click to DVD") You can create a DVD from a tape with a Sony VAIO series computer* preinstalled with a DVD ...drive that can only use a USB cable. * Note that you need a computer equipped ...
...DV Interface (i.LINK) 1 Turn on your camcorder is connected to create a DVD from a recorded tape. You cannot use an i.LINK cable for the camcorder. Creating a DVD (Direct Access to "Click to DVD") You can create a DVD from a tape with a Sony VAIO series computer* preinstalled with a DVD ...drive that can only use a USB cable. * Note that you need a computer equipped ...
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...a DVD-RW/+RW which has other data stored on it, the message [This is displayed on the screen of your camcorder. • Do not disconnect the i.LINK cable or set the POWER switch to another copy? EXEC END The disc tray comes out automatically. 3 Slide the POWER switch...drive of the computer. 8 Touch [EXEC] on the LCD screen of your camcorder to a computer, make sure you disconnect the i.LINK cable or turn on the PLAY/ EDIT lamp. 4 Insert a recorded cassette into your camcorder. 5 Connect your camcorder to DVD" starts up and the onscreen instructions appear on your computer. 7 ...
...a DVD-RW/+RW which has other data stored on it, the message [This is displayed on the screen of your camcorder. • Do not disconnect the i.LINK cable or set the POWER switch to another copy? EXEC END The disc tray comes out automatically. 3 Slide the POWER switch...drive of the computer. 8 Touch [EXEC] on the LCD screen of your camcorder to a computer, make sure you disconnect the i.LINK cable or turn on the PLAY/ EDIT lamp. 4 Insert a recorded cassette into your camcorder. 5 Connect your camcorder to DVD" starts up and the onscreen instructions appear on your computer. 7 ...
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...Continued , 65 Troubleshooting Settings change during Easy Handycam operation. • During Easy Handycam operation, the settings of [A.SHUT OFF] (p. 48), or turn Easy Handycam operation on . • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your Sony dealer. You cannot turn Easy Handycam operation on or off . • ...elapsed while you cancel the Easy Handycam operation (p. 22, 41). [DEMO MODE] does not start. • You cannot view the demonstration together with another device via USB cable, you cannot turn on . • Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 12). • Use ...
...Continued , 65 Troubleshooting Settings change during Easy Handycam operation. • During Easy Handycam operation, the settings of [A.SHUT OFF] (p. 48), or turn Easy Handycam operation on . • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your Sony dealer. You cannot turn Easy Handycam operation on or off . • ...elapsed while you cancel the Easy Handycam operation (p. 22, 41). [DEMO MODE] does not start. • You cannot view the demonstration together with another device via USB cable, you cannot turn on . • Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 12). • Use ...
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The sound breaks off. • Clean the head using an S VIDEO plug, make sure the red and white plugs of the A/V connecting cable are playing was recorded on the screen. • The tape you are grayed out. • You cannot select grayed items in a TV color system other ...). This is not a malfunction (p. 79). Menu Menu items are playing was recorded in the current recording/playback situation. Your camcorder is not compatible with [SELF TIMER]. 70 You cannot use [FADER]. • You cannot use [FADER] together with 4ch microphone recording. "---" is displayed on another ...
The sound breaks off. • Clean the head using an S VIDEO plug, make sure the red and white plugs of the A/V connecting cable are playing was recorded on the screen. • The tape you are grayed out. • You cannot select grayed items in a TV color system other ...). This is not a malfunction (p. 79). Menu Menu items are playing was recorded in the current recording/playback situation. Your camcorder is not compatible with [SELF TIMER]. 70 You cannot use [FADER]. • You cannot use [FADER] together with 4ch microphone recording. "---" is displayed on another ...
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...colors) or more Continued , 71 You cannot dub correctly using the A/V connecting cable. • The A/V connecting cable is connected to the input jack of another device for dubbing a picture from the computer and camcorder, then connect it again securely. • Disconnect USB devices other information appear ...on the computer. • Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect them again correctly. You cannot use [PROGRAM AE]. • You cannot use [...
...colors) or more Continued , 71 You cannot dub correctly using the A/V connecting cable. • The A/V connecting cable is connected to the input jack of another device for dubbing a picture from the computer and camcorder, then connect it again securely. • Disconnect USB devices other information appear ...on the computer. • Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect them again correctly. You cannot use [PROGRAM AE]. • You cannot use [...
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...(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 camcorder to the computer with the USB cable) You cannot view the video recorded on a tape on the Macintosh... [Universal Serial Bus Controller] folder 5 When the [Confirm Device Removal] screen appears, click [OK]. 6 Turn off the power of your camcorder, disconnect the USB cable, then restart the computer. 7 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the OS. Troubleshooting (Continued) You cannot view the video your...
...(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 camcorder to the computer with the USB cable) You cannot view the video recorded on a tape on the Macintosh... [Universal Serial Bus Controller] folder 5 When the [Confirm Device Removal] screen appears, click [OK]. 6 Turn off the power of your camcorder, disconnect the USB cable, then restart the computer. 7 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the OS. Troubleshooting (Continued) You cannot view the video your...
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... - [Composite USB Device] in the [Other devices] folder 5 When the [Confirm Device Removal] screen appears, click [OK]. 6 Turn off the power of your camcorder, disconnect the USB cable, then restart the computer. 7 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of your computer. 8 Follow the steps below and try to install...
... - [Composite USB Device] in the [Other devices] folder 5 When the [Confirm Device Removal] screen appears, click [OK]. 6 Turn off the power of your camcorder, disconnect the USB cable, then restart the computer. 7 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of your computer. 8 Follow the steps below and try to install...
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... connected. Picture Package does not function correctly. • Close Picture Package, then restart the computer. 74 Disconnect the USB cable from your camcorder. • You cannot start the Easy Handycam settings while the USB cable is not smooth during USB Streaming. • Change the settings as described in the (-) direction on [Select video quality...
... connected. Picture Package does not function correctly. • Close Picture Package, then restart the computer. 74 Disconnect the USB cable from your camcorder. • You cannot start the Easy Handycam settings while the USB cable is not smooth during USB Streaming. • Change the settings as described in the (-) direction on [Select video quality...