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...try to correct the interference by one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC96 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - "First Step Guide" for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of operation guides. - Refer to these...the equipment off and on the bottom. Record the serial number in your camcorder You can be used with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C151 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L25A/L25B. • DCR-HC96 is subject to radio communications. ACNo. Consult the dealer or an experienced...
...try to correct the interference by one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC96 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - "First Step Guide" for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of operation guides. - Refer to these...the equipment off and on the bottom. Record the serial number in your camcorder You can be used with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C151 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L25A/L25B. • DCR-HC96 is subject to radio communications. ACNo. Consult the dealer or an experienced...
Operating Guide
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.... Viewfinder Battery pack "Memory Stick" (You cannot use it in your camcorder. • For DCR-HC46/HC96: Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the Handycam Station holding both the Handycam Station and the DC plug. • For DCR-HC46/HC96: Be sure to slide the POWER switch to insert the "Memory... Stick Duo" into the Handycam Station or remove the camcorder from it. Continued , 7 When using a "Memory ...
.... Viewfinder Battery pack "Memory Stick" (You cannot use it in your camcorder. • For DCR-HC46/HC96: Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the Handycam Station holding both the Handycam Station and the DC plug. • For DCR-HC46/HC96: Be sure to slide the POWER switch to insert the "Memory... Stick Duo" into the Handycam Station or remove the camcorder from it. Continued , 7 When using a "Memory ...
Operating Guide
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...first 5 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 12 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 13 Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly ..........18 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder 20 Step 5: Using the touch panel 21 Changing the language setting 21 Checking the... Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam 28 Recording 30 Playback 31 Functions used for recording/playback, etc 32 Recording To use zoom To use the flash (DCR-HC96) To record in dark places (NightShot plus) (DCR-HC36/HC46) To record in dark places (NightShot) (DCR-HC96) To adjust the ...
...first 5 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 12 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 13 Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly ..........18 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder 20 Step 5: Using the touch panel 21 Changing the language setting 21 Checking the... Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam 28 Recording 30 Playback 31 Functions used for recording/playback, etc 32 Recording To use zoom To use the flash (DCR-HC96) To record in dark places (NightShot plus) (DCR-HC36/HC46) To record in dark places (NightShot) (DCR-HC96) To adjust the ...
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Handycam Station (1) (DCR-HC46/HC96) (p. 13) Rechargeable battery pack (1) (p. 13, 126) NP-FP30 (DCR-HC36) NP-FP50 (DCR-HC46/HC96) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 40) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 42, 74, 97) CD-ROM "Picture Package ...as illustrated below, using the strap. See page 6, 123, 124, for compatible cassettes and "Memory Stick Duo" for your camcorder. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 13) USB cable (1) (p. 82, 86) Lens cap (1) (DCR-HC36/HC46) (p. 18, 28, 30) Power cord (1) (p. 13) • To attach the lens cap Attach the lens cap...
Handycam Station (1) (DCR-HC46/HC96) (p. 13) Rechargeable battery pack (1) (p. 13, 126) NP-FP30 (DCR-HC36) NP-FP50 (DCR-HC46/HC96) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 40) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 42, 74, 97) CD-ROM "Picture Package ...as illustrated below, using the strap. See page 6, 123, 124, for compatible cassettes and "Memory Stick Duo" for your camcorder. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 13) USB cable (1) (p. 82, 86) Lens cap (1) (DCR-HC36/HC46) (p. 18, 28, 30) Power cord (1) (p. 13) • To attach the lens cap Attach the lens cap...
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... (P series) (p. 126) after attaching it into place (2). Getting Started DC IN jack Handycam Station DC plug To the wall outlet AC Adaptor Power cord For DCR-HC36: POWER switch 2 1 2 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the battery pack and your camcorder for the DCR-HC46/HC96 or on the Handycam Station for the DCRHC36.
... (P series) (p. 126) after attaching it into place (2). Getting Started DC IN jack Handycam Station DC plug To the wall outlet AC Adaptor Power cord For DCR-HC36: POWER switch 2 1 2 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the battery pack and your camcorder for the DCR-HC46/HC96 or on the Handycam Station for the DCRHC36.
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... from the DC IN jack. For DCR-HC36: Connect the power cord to a power source such as a wall outlet as shown in this case. CHG (charge) lamp The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. • When inserting the camcorder into the Handycam Station securely, all the way to ... IN jack holding both the Handycam Station and the DC plug. Step2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) For DCR-HC36: With the v mark facing to the LCD screen DC IN jack 4 For DCR-HC46/HC96: Connect the power cord to the bottom. Insert the camcorder into the Handycam Station, close the DC IN...
... from the DC IN jack. For DCR-HC36: Connect the power cord to a power source such as a wall outlet as shown in this case. CHG (charge) lamp The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. • When inserting the camcorder into the Handycam Station securely, all the way to ... IN jack holding both the Handycam Station and the DC plug. Step2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) For DCR-HC36: With the v mark facing to the LCD screen DC IN jack 4 For DCR-HC46/HC96: Connect the power cord to the bottom. Insert the camcorder into the Handycam Station, close the DC IN...
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... Battery pack NP-FP30*1 NP-FP50*2 NP-FP70 NP-FP71 NP-FP90 Charging time 115 125 155 170 220 *1 supplied with DCR-HC36 *2 supplied with the other hand. For DCR-HC36: To use a fully charged battery pack. Continued , 15 Hold down the V BATT (battery) release lever with one hand. ...the arrow with DCR-HC46/HC96 Recording time Approximate time (min.) available when you use an outside power source You can operate your camcorder using the power from the Handycam Station holding both your camcorder from the Handycam Station Turn off the power, then remove the camcorder from the wall...
... Battery pack NP-FP30*1 NP-FP50*2 NP-FP70 NP-FP71 NP-FP90 Charging time 115 125 155 170 220 *1 supplied with DCR-HC36 *2 supplied with the other hand. For DCR-HC36: To use a fully charged battery pack. Continued , 15 Hold down the V BATT (battery) release lever with one hand. ...the arrow with DCR-HC46/HC96 Recording time Approximate time (min.) available when you use an outside power source You can operate your camcorder using the power from the Handycam Station holding both your camcorder from the Handycam Station Turn off the power, then remove the camcorder from the wall...
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... when you use the AC Adaptor placed in low temperatures. • The recording and playback time will be supplied from the wall outlet. DCR-HC96 Battery pack LCD panel opened * LCD panel closed NP-FP50 (supplied) 115 140 NP-FP70 240 295 NP-FP71 290 350 NP-...power will not be correctly displayed under which you use your camcorder. The battery pack is disconnected from the battery as long as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of your camcorder or the Handycam Station supplied with any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor...
... when you use the AC Adaptor placed in low temperatures. • The recording and playback time will be supplied from the wall outlet. DCR-HC96 Battery pack LCD panel opened * LCD panel closed NP-FP50 (supplied) 115 140 NP-FP70 240 295 NP-FP71 290 350 NP-...power will not be correctly displayed under which you use your camcorder. The battery pack is disconnected from the battery as long as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of your camcorder or the Handycam Station supplied with any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor...
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... Easy Handycam operation (p. 28). 2 Touch [DISP GUIDE]. These dots are not recorded. Continued , 21 To hide the screen indicators Press DISP/BATT INFO to show messages in a specified language. Place your hand on the rear side of each indicator (p. 38) that appears on the screen. DISP/BATT INFO DCR-HC36/ HC46 DCR-HC96 Touch...
... Easy Handycam operation (p. 28). 2 Touch [DISP GUIDE]. These dots are not recorded. Continued , 21 To hide the screen indicators Press DISP/BATT INFO to show messages in a specified language. Place your hand on the rear side of each indicator (p. 38) that appears on the screen. DISP/BATT INFO DCR-HC36/ HC46 DCR-HC96 Touch...
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... the POWER switch position. • If you do not use your camcorder for the first time. In that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then set it to step 4 when you set the clock for [DATA CODE] (During Easy Handycam operation, you turn on the tape, and can set it to the... midday, set any year up to 12:00 AM. Step 6: Setting the date and time Getting Started Set the date and time when using this camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be displayed during playback (see page 67 for...
... the POWER switch position. • If you do not use your camcorder for the first time. In that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then set it to step 4 when you set the clock for [DATA CODE] (During Easy Handycam operation, you turn on the tape, and can set it to the... midday, set any year up to 12:00 AM. Step 6: Setting the date and time Getting Started Set the date and time when using this camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be displayed during playback (see page 67 for...
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... eject the cassette Open the lid following the same procedure as described in Step 1 and remove the cassette. • For DCR-HC46/HC96: Do not insert/eject the cassette while your camcorder is sliding in the direction of the cassette lightly. Window Lid The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up.... Step 7: Inserting a tape or a "Memory Stick Duo" Cassette tape You can use mini DV cassettes only (p. 123). • The recordable time varies depending on the Handycam Station.
... eject the cassette Open the lid following the same procedure as described in Step 1 and remove the cassette. • For DCR-HC46/HC96: Do not insert/eject the cassette while your camcorder is sliding in the direction of the cassette lightly. Window Lid The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up.... Step 7: Inserting a tape or a "Memory Stick Duo" Cassette tape You can use mini DV cassettes only (p. 123). • The recordable time varies depending on the Handycam Station.
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DCR-HC36/HC46: Remove the lens cap (p. 18). DCR-HC36: B A DCR-HC36/ HC46 DCR-HC96 D E If the POWER switch is set to adjust the focus. appears on the screen B. 3 Press REC START/STOP F (or C) to start recording.*1 60min EASY REC MENU The indicator changes [STBY] to record. Recording/Playback Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam) With this Easy Handycam operation, most...
DCR-HC36/HC46: Remove the lens cap (p. 18). DCR-HC36: B A DCR-HC36/ HC46 DCR-HC96 D E If the POWER switch is set to adjust the focus. appears on the screen B. 3 Press REC START/STOP F (or C) to start recording.*1 60min EASY REC MENU The indicator changes [STBY] to record. Recording/Playback Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam) With this Easy Handycam operation, most...
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... to the default setting automatically (p. 46). • is not displayed during Easy Handycam operation Touch [MENU] to display adjustable menu settings. x Adjustable menu settings during Easy Handycam operation. • Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you want to add any effects or settings to the images. Recording...) (p. 30) • REC START/STOP button (in the CAMERA-MEMORY mode) (p. 30). • For DCR-HC46/HC96: Pressing and holding DISP/BATT INFO button (p. 20) • For DCR-HC46/HC96: WIDE SELECT button (in the CAMERA-MEMORY mode) (p. 26) 29 Touch the buttons on the screen...
... to the default setting automatically (p. 46). • is not displayed during Easy Handycam operation Touch [MENU] to display adjustable menu settings. x Adjustable menu settings during Easy Handycam operation. • Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you want to add any effects or settings to the images. Recording...) (p. 30) • REC START/STOP button (in the CAMERA-MEMORY mode) (p. 30). • For DCR-HC46/HC96: Pressing and holding DISP/BATT INFO button (p. 20) • For DCR-HC46/HC96: WIDE SELECT button (in the CAMERA-MEMORY mode) (p. 26) 29 Touch the buttons on the screen...
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...H Power zoom (p. 32, 34) I DISPLAY (p. 21) J Memory control buttons (Index*2, -/+, Memory playback) (p. 31) *1 Not available during Easy Handycam operation with the POWER switch is set memory display disappears. The tape counter is not displayed, press DISPLAY 9. 2 Press STOP 4 when you want to ...2 8 3 4 5 9 A PHOTO*1 (p. 30) The on the screen. 6 0 min 0:00:00 P-MENU If the tape counter is reset to operate your camcorder (p. 35). • To change the battery, see page 131. Searching quickly for a desired scene (Zero set memory) 1 During playback, press ZERO SET MEMORY 5 at...
...H Power zoom (p. 32, 34) I DISPLAY (p. 21) J Memory control buttons (Index*2, -/+, Memory playback) (p. 31) *1 Not available during Easy Handycam operation with the POWER switch is set memory display disappears. The tape counter is not displayed, press DISPLAY 9. 2 Press STOP 4 when you want to ...2 8 3 4 5 9 A PHOTO*1 (p. 30) The on the screen. 6 0 min 0:00:00 P-MENU If the tape counter is reset to operate your camcorder (p. 35). • To change the battery, see page 131. Searching quickly for a desired scene (Zero set memory) 1 During playback, press ZERO SET MEMORY 5 at...
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DCR-HC36: A/V OUT jack 1 A/V OUT (Yellow) (White) (Red) VCR or TV To S VIDEO jack 2 : Signal flow DCR-HC46/HC96: A/V or A/V OUT jack 1 A/V (Yellow) (White) (Red) VCR or TV To S VIDEO jack 2 : Signal flow 42 Playing the picture on the Handycam Station. Connect your camcorder to the input jack of ...a TV or a VCR using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). This may cause a malfunction. Refer also to be connected. • For DCR-HC46/HC96: Do not insert/eject...
DCR-HC36: A/V OUT jack 1 A/V OUT (Yellow) (White) (Red) VCR or TV To S VIDEO jack 2 : Signal flow DCR-HC46/HC96: A/V or A/V OUT jack 1 A/V (Yellow) (White) (Red) VCR or TV To S VIDEO jack 2 : Signal flow 42 Playing the picture on the Handycam Station. Connect your camcorder to the input jack of ...a TV or a VCR using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). This may cause a malfunction. Refer also to be connected. • For DCR-HC46/HC96: Do not insert/eject...
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...system, and play back a picture recorded in full screen. Connect the A/V connecting cable either to the Handycam Station or to your camcorder, depending on your camcorder at the same time, as image disturbance may not appear in 16:9 aspect ratio on the VCR.... PLAY/EDIT lamp. 2 Touch t [MENU] t (STANDARD SET) t [TV TYPE] t [16:9] or [4:3] t . • When you connect your camcorder are both the Handycam Station and your setup. A A/V connecting cable (supplied) For DCR-HC46/HC96: The Handycam Station and your camcorder to a TV compatible with the supplied A/V cable connection.
...system, and play back a picture recorded in full screen. Connect the A/V connecting cable either to the Handycam Station or to your camcorder, depending on your camcorder at the same time, as image disturbance may not appear in 16:9 aspect ratio on the VCR.... PLAY/EDIT lamp. 2 Touch t [MENU] t (STANDARD SET) t [TV TYPE] t [16:9] or [4:3] t . • When you connect your camcorder are both the Handycam Station and your setup. A A/V connecting cable (supplied) For DCR-HC46/HC96: The Handycam Station and your camcorder to a TV compatible with the supplied A/V cable connection.
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..., touch . If you decide not to change the setting, touch to return to the previous screen. • Cancel Easy Handycam operation to use menu items during Easy Handycam operation is not displayed during Easy Handycam operation (p. 28). 60min EASY STBY MENU 1 Touch [MENU]. x To use menu items normally (p. 29). 45 If you decide...
..., touch . If you decide not to change the setting, touch to return to the previous screen. • Cancel Easy Handycam operation to use menu items during Easy Handycam operation is not displayed during Easy Handycam operation (p. 28). 60min EASY STBY MENU 1 Touch [MENU]. x To use menu items normally (p. 29). 45 If you decide...
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...FLASH SET*1 z SUPER NSPLUS*2 z SUPER NS*1 z NS LIGHT z COLOR SLOW S z ZEBRA*1 z SELF-TIMER z DIGITAL ZOOM z WIDE SELECT*3 z STEADYSHOT z PROGRES.REC*1 z MEMORY SET menu (p. 55) STILL SET - MEMORY PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam z - z - z - AUTO AUTO - z z z z - z -*6 46 NEW FOLDER - z - ...- AUTO - z - - - Menu items Available menu items (z) vary depending on which lamp is lit. During Easy Handycam operation, the following settings are automatically applied (p. 28). MOVIE SET - ALL ERASE - FILE NO. - PB FOLDER -...
...FLASH SET*1 z SUPER NSPLUS*2 z SUPER NS*1 z NS LIGHT z COLOR SLOW S z ZEBRA*1 z SELF-TIMER z DIGITAL ZOOM z WIDE SELECT*3 z STEADYSHOT z PROGRES.REC*1 z MEMORY SET menu (p. 55) STILL SET - MEMORY PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam z - z - z - AUTO AUTO - z z z z - z -*6 46 NEW FOLDER - z - ...- AUTO - z - - - Menu items Available menu items (z) vary depending on which lamp is lit. During Easy Handycam operation, the following settings are automatically applied (p. 28). MOVIE SET - ALL ERASE - FILE NO. - PB FOLDER -...
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... OFF - z Using the Menu Continued , 47 EFFECT z FRAME REC*1 z SMTH INT.REC*4 z INT.REC-STL - SPD PB - z - Easy Handycam OFF - USB SELECT - REC CTRL - z - z - BURN VCD - EDIT/PLAY menu (p. 64) VAR. REC MOVIE - z *1 DCR-HC96 *2 DCR-HC36/HC46 *3 DCR-HC36 *4 DCR-HC46/HC96 *5 Cannot be operated in the CAMERA-TAPE mode. *6 The setting value before entering Easy...
... OFF - z Using the Menu Continued , 47 EFFECT z FRAME REC*1 z SMTH INT.REC*4 z INT.REC-STL - SPD PB - z - Easy Handycam OFF - USB SELECT - REC CTRL - z - z - BURN VCD - EDIT/PLAY menu (p. 64) VAR. REC MOVIE - z *1 DCR-HC96 *2 DCR-HC36/HC46 *3 DCR-HC36 *4 DCR-HC46/HC96 *5 Cannot be operated in the CAMERA-TAPE mode. *6 The setting value before entering Easy...
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... z GUIDEFRAME*1 z z - z REMAINING z - z - - z REMOTE CTRL z z z REC LAMP*1 z z - z LCD/VF SET z z z A/V t DV OUT*1 VIDEO INPUT*1 - - Easy Handycam SP 12BIT z STEREO - - /NORMAL/ - / NORMAL/ -*6 OFF -*6 -*6 OFF z OFF z AUTO ON ON z LCD PANEL - 5 min - z -*6 -*6 48 MEMORY PLAY/EDIT - BEEP z z z...(p. 69) CLOCK SET z z z WORLD TIME z z z LANGUAGE z z z *1 DCR-HC96 *2 DCR-HC36/HC46 *3 DCR-HC36 *4 DCR-HC46/HC96 *5 Cannot be operated in the CAMERA-TAPE mode. *6 The setting value before entering Easy Handycam operation will be retained.
... z GUIDEFRAME*1 z z - z REMAINING z - z - - z REMOTE CTRL z z z REC LAMP*1 z z - z LCD/VF SET z z z A/V t DV OUT*1 VIDEO INPUT*1 - - Easy Handycam SP 12BIT z STEREO - - /NORMAL/ - / NORMAL/ -*6 OFF -*6 -*6 OFF z OFF z AUTO ON ON z LCD PANEL - 5 min - z -*6 -*6 48 MEMORY PLAY/EDIT - BEEP z z z...(p. 69) CLOCK SET z z z WORLD TIME z z z LANGUAGE z z z *1 DCR-HC96 *2 DCR-HC36/HC46 *3 DCR-HC36 *4 DCR-HC46/HC96 *5 Cannot be operated in the CAMERA-TAPE mode. *6 The setting value before entering Easy Handycam operation will be retained.