Operating Guide
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...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 ...19 Step 7: Inserting a Cassette 20 Recording/Playback Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam 22 Recording 24 Playback 25 Functions used for recording/playback, etc 26 Recording To use zoom To record in dark places (NightShot plus) To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT) To ...
...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 ...19 Step 7: Inserting a Cassette 20 Recording/Playback Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam 22 Recording 24 Playback 25 Functions used for recording/playback, etc 26 Recording To use zoom To record in dark places (NightShot plus) To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT) To ...
Operating Guide
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... the operation sound of view: (Wide angle) 5 qs qa 4 6 7 q; 98 qd Recording To use these functions in dark places (NightShot plus 2 Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch 2 to keep your finger on page 36. 26 Close view: (Telephoto) • You cannot change the zoom speed with your finger...a malfunction. Therefore, do not cover the infrared port 3 with the zoom buttons qa on the LCD frame. • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is attached. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 36) when it further for a faster zoom. To...
... the operation sound of view: (Wide angle) 5 qs qa 4 6 7 q; 98 qd Recording To use these functions in dark places (NightShot plus 2 Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch 2 to keep your finger on page 36. 26 Close view: (Telephoto) • You cannot change the zoom speed with your finger...a malfunction. Therefore, do not cover the infrared port 3 with the zoom buttons qa on the LCD frame. • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is attached. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 36) when it further for a faster zoom. To...
Operating Guide
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... 60min / E D I T + FN Bottom Upper left Indicator Center Meaning AUDIO MODE (46) Upper right Indicator Meaning DV input (51) Center Indicator % Z Meaning Self-timer recording (39) NightShot plus (26) Warning (76) Bottom Indicator 9 .
... 60min / E D I T + FN Bottom Upper left Indicator Center Meaning AUDIO MODE (46) Upper right Indicator Meaning DV input (51) Center Indicator % Z Meaning Self-timer recording (39) NightShot plus (26) Warning (76) Bottom Indicator 9 .
Operating Guide
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... (p. 30). STEADYSHOT You can record clearer pictures by setting [N.S.LIGHT], which it appears as night scenes or in moonlight, set [N.S.LIGHT] to your camcorder, select [16:9 WIDE]. or on the ON Displays and on a standard TV** EDITSEARCH B OFF Does not display LCD screen. You can make ... fingers or other objects (p. 26). • Remove the conversion lens (optional) if it is attached. • The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot plus (p. 26) function to record, you play a picture in the wide mode, it will be played in full mode when you record a picture...
... (p. 30). STEADYSHOT You can record clearer pictures by setting [N.S.LIGHT], which it appears as night scenes or in moonlight, set [N.S.LIGHT] to your camcorder, select [16:9 WIDE]. or on the ON Displays and on a standard TV** EDITSEARCH B OFF Does not display LCD screen. You can make ... fingers or other objects (p. 26). • Remove the conversion lens (optional) if it is attached. • The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot plus (p. 26) function to record, you play a picture in the wide mode, it will be played in full mode when you record a picture...
Operating Guide
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...button (p. 27) using your camcorder (p. 20). Settings change during Easy Handycam operation. • During Easy Handycam operation, the settings of [A.SHUT OFF] (p. 48), or turn Easy Handycam operation on the screen return to a wall outlet (p. 12). The camcorder gets warm. • The camcorder may get warmer while you ... are reset.) Buttons do not operate your Sony dealer. Previously made settings are restored when you press the RESET button, all buttons are not displayed on or off . • During recording or communicating with NightShot plus (p. 26). • Eject the cassette...
...button (p. 27) using your camcorder (p. 20). Settings change during Easy Handycam operation. • During Easy Handycam operation, the settings of [A.SHUT OFF] (p. 48), or turn Easy Handycam operation on the screen return to a wall outlet (p. 12). The camcorder gets warm. • The camcorder may get warmer while you ... are reset.) Buttons do not operate your Sony dealer. Previously made settings are restored when you press the RESET button, all buttons are not displayed on or off . • During recording or communicating with NightShot plus (p. 26). • Eject the cassette...
Operating Guide
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... Set [STEADYSHOT] to reduce the anomaly (p. 42). The screen picture is too high. This is not correctly displayed. • Deactivate the NightShot plus function (p. 26), or cancel the BACK LIGHT function (p. 26). Horizontal lines appear on the picture. Playback You cannot play back tape... the cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 84). The color of [EXPOSURE] - [SPOT METER] • The BACK LIGHT function does not work during Easy Handycam operation (p. 23). Troubleshooting [STEADYSHOT] does not function. • Set [STEADYSHOT] to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. • Rewind the tape ...
... Set [STEADYSHOT] to reduce the anomaly (p. 42). The screen picture is too high. This is not correctly displayed. • Deactivate the NightShot plus function (p. 26), or cancel the BACK LIGHT function (p. 26). Horizontal lines appear on the picture. Playback You cannot play back tape... the cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 84). The color of [EXPOSURE] - [SPOT METER] • The BACK LIGHT function does not work during Easy Handycam operation (p. 23). Troubleshooting [STEADYSHOT] does not function. • Set [STEADYSHOT] to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. • Rewind the tape ...
Operating Guide
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... played. • The data code on a tape with a scratch or noise cannot be read. Noises appear and is not a malfunction (p. 79). Your camcorder is automatically set [PROGRAM AE], [SPOT METER] is not compatible with 4ch microphone recording. You cannot use [FADER]. • You cannot use [SPOT FOCUS...Menu items are using the cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 84). You cannot use [SPOT METER]. • You cannot use [SPOT METER] together with NightShot plus. • If you are grayed out. • You cannot select grayed items in a TV color system other than that of the A/V ...
... played. • The data code on a tape with a scratch or noise cannot be read. Noises appear and is not a malfunction (p. 79). Your camcorder is automatically set [PROGRAM AE], [SPOT METER] is not compatible with 4ch microphone recording. You cannot use [FADER]. • You cannot use [SPOT FOCUS...Menu items are using the cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 84). You cannot use [SPOT METER]. • You cannot use [SPOT METER] together with NightShot plus. • If you are grayed out. • You cannot select grayed items in a TV color system other than that of the A/V ...
Operating Guide
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... [EXPOSURE]. • You cannot use [EXPOSURE] together with NightShot plus. • If you place the supplied CD-ROM in your camcorder (p. 49). You cannot use [WHT BAL]. • You cannot use [PROGRAM AE] together with NightShot plus . You cannot dub correctly using the A/V connecting cable....bits, 65,000 colors) or more Continued , 71 You cannot use [PROGRAM AE]. • You cannot use [WHT BAL] together with NightShot plus . Troubleshooting New sound added to [ AUTO]. Connecting to [LCD] while connected with an A/V connecting cable (p. 48). Dubbing/Editing/...
... [EXPOSURE]. • You cannot use [EXPOSURE] together with NightShot plus. • If you place the supplied CD-ROM in your camcorder (p. 49). You cannot use [WHT BAL]. • You cannot use [PROGRAM AE] together with NightShot plus . You cannot dub correctly using the A/V connecting cable....bits, 65,000 colors) or more Continued , 71 You cannot use [PROGRAM AE]. • You cannot use [WHT BAL] together with NightShot plus . Troubleshooting New sound added to [ AUTO]. Connecting to [LCD] while connected with an A/V connecting cable (p. 48). Dubbing/Editing/...
Operating Guide
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... pack (NP-FP30) Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 3.6 Wh (500 mAh) Continued , 87 Additional Information Minimum illumination 5 lx (lux) (F 1.8) 0 lx (lux) (during NightShot plus function)*1 *1Objects unable to be seen due to the dark can be shot with less than 2.2 kΩ (kilohms) USB jack mini-B DV input/output...
... pack (NP-FP30) Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 3.6 Wh (500 mAh) Continued , 87 Additional Information Minimum illumination 5 lx (lux) (F 1.8) 0 lx (lux) (during NightShot plus function)*1 *1Objects unable to be seen due to the dark can be shot with less than 2.2 kΩ (kilohms) USB jack mini-B DV input/output...
Operating Guide
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... Moisture condensation .........84 MONOTONE 37 90 MOSAIC 43 MOSC. FADER 37 Movie REC MODE (Recording mode) ......... 46 N NEG.ART 42 NightShot plus 26 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch 26 NTSC 70, 79 N.S.LIGHT (NightShot Light 44 O ONE PUSH 38 OPEN/EJECT lever 20 Operation button 34 Operation confirmation beep See BEEP OTHERS menu 48 OUTDOOR...
... Moisture condensation .........84 MONOTONE 37 90 MOSAIC 43 MOSC. FADER 37 Movie REC MODE (Recording mode) ......... 46 N NEG.ART 42 NightShot plus 26 NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch 26 NTSC 70, 79 N.S.LIGHT (NightShot Light 44 O ONE PUSH 38 OPEN/EJECT lever 20 Operation button 34 Operation confirmation beep See BEEP OTHERS menu 48 OUTDOOR...
Marketing Specifications
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... from far away. This allows the user more flexibility when holding the camcorder, especially in infrared system, but without compromising picture quality like having your videos with the compact DCR-HC26 MiniDV Handycam camcorder. Program AE (Auto Exposure) Modes Program AE modes make recording easy ...either the viewfinder or on the LCD screen when charging and when the camcorder is clearer, with audio over the internet using the touch panel. NightShot® Plus Infrared System With Sony's NightShot Infrared System you see everything in Playback mode: Monotone, Negative Art, Sepia...
... from far away. This allows the user more flexibility when holding the camcorder, especially in infrared system, but without compromising picture quality like having your videos with the compact DCR-HC26 MiniDV Handycam camcorder. Program AE (Auto Exposure) Modes Program AE modes make recording easy ...either the viewfinder or on the LCD screen when charging and when the camcorder is clearer, with audio over the internet using the touch panel. NightShot® Plus Infrared System With Sony's NightShot Infrared System you see everything in Playback mode: Monotone, Negative Art, Sepia...
Marketing Specifications
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...sony.com Last Updated: 03/05/2009 i.LINK is prohibited. Video Actual: 340K Pixels Still Actual: N/A Convenience USB Streaming: Yes SteadyShot® Image Stabilization: Yes (Electronic) Accessory Shoe: N/A White Balance: Auto, Indoor, One-push, Outdoor Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility: N/A Still Image Mode(s): N/A Minimum Illumination: 5 Lux (0 Lux with NightShot... trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. DCR-HC26 MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder Specifications General Imaging Device: 1/6" CCD Pixel Gross: 680K Recording Media: MiniDV Cassette (sold separately) Recording and ...
...sony.com Last Updated: 03/05/2009 i.LINK is prohibited. Video Actual: 340K Pixels Still Actual: N/A Convenience USB Streaming: Yes SteadyShot® Image Stabilization: Yes (Electronic) Accessory Shoe: N/A White Balance: Auto, Indoor, One-push, Outdoor Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility: N/A Still Image Mode(s): N/A Minimum Illumination: 5 Lux (0 Lux with NightShot... trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. DCR-HC26 MiniDV Handycam® Camcorder Specifications General Imaging Device: 1/6" CCD Pixel Gross: 680K Recording Media: MiniDV Cassette (sold separately) Recording and ...