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...residential installation. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Notes • DCR-HC46 is to be used with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C151 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L25A/L25B. • DCR-HC96 is to be used with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Owner's... an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of cassette you call upon your camcorder You can be used with two kinds of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC96 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Notes on the supplied CD-ROM) Types...
...residential installation. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Notes • DCR-HC46 is to be used with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C151 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L25A/L25B. • DCR-HC96 is to be used with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Owner's... an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of cassette you call upon your camcorder You can be used with two kinds of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC96 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Notes on the supplied CD-ROM) Types...
Operating Guide
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... be used with "Memory Stick" compatible equipment Be sure to insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the Handycam Station or remove the camcorder 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 another device with or (p. 124). Viewfinder...
... be used with "Memory Stick" compatible equipment Be sure to insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the Handycam Station or remove the camcorder 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 another device with or (p. 124). Viewfinder...
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 ...
Operating Guide
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...Duo" for your camcorder. 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. 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 to the metal fittings of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 42, 74, ...
...Duo" for your camcorder. 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. 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 to the metal fittings of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 42, 74, ...
Operating Guide
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...the DC IN jack on the Handycam Station for the DCRHC36. 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 (1), then attach the battery ...pack and click it to OFF (CHG) (The default setting). For DCR-HC46/HC96:...
...the DC IN jack on the Handycam Station for the DCRHC36. 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 (1), then attach the battery ...pack and click it to OFF (CHG) (The default setting). For DCR-HC46/HC96:...
Operating Guide
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...Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the Handycam Station and the DC plug. Insert the camcorder into the Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack cover. For DCR-HC46/HC96: Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack. DCR-HC96: /CHG (charge) lamp DCR-HC46: CHG (charge) lamp 14 The CHG... CHG (charge) lamp turns off the power, then connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. • You can operate your camcorder connected to the bottom. For DCR-HC36: Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. Step2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) For...
...Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the Handycam Station and the DC plug. Insert the camcorder into the Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack cover. For DCR-HC46/HC96: Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack. DCR-HC96: /CHG (charge) lamp DCR-HC46: CHG (charge) lamp 14 The CHG... CHG (charge) lamp turns off the power, then connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. • You can operate your camcorder connected to the bottom. For DCR-HC36: Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. Step2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) For...
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... 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 outlet by making the same connections as you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. For DCR-HC36: To use a fully charged battery pack...
... 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 outlet by making the same connections as you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. For DCR-HC36: To use a fully charged battery pack...
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.... On the battery pack • Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor. 17 Getting Started DCR-HC96 Battery pack LCD panel opened * LCD panel closed NP-FP50 (supplied) 115 140 NP-FP70 240 295 NP-FP71 290 350 NP-FP90 435... use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder or the Handycam Station supplied with the camcorder at 25°C (77°F). (10 - 30 °C (50 - 86°F) is still supplied to it while connected to OFF (CHG). •...
.... On the battery pack • Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor. 17 Getting Started DCR-HC96 Battery pack LCD panel opened * LCD panel closed NP-FP50 (supplied) 115 140 NP-FP70 240 295 NP-FP71 290 350 NP-FP90 435... use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder or the Handycam Station supplied with the camcorder at 25°C (77°F). (10 - 30 °C (50 - 86°F) is still supplied to it while connected to OFF (CHG). •...
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... / , then touch . 6 0 min -:--:-- The clock starts. • The date and time are not displayed while recording, but they are automatically recorded on your camcorder for the first time. 1 Touch 6 0 min t [MENU]. -:--:-- CAMERA SET PROGRAM AE SPOT METER EXPOSURE OK 2 Select (TIME/LANGU.) menu with touch . /...23 Step 6: Setting the date and time Getting Started Set the date and time when using this camcorder for [DATA CODE] (During Easy Handycam operation, you do not use your camcorder or change the POWER switch position. • If you can set the date and time again...
... / , then touch . 6 0 min -:--:-- The clock starts. • The date and time are not displayed while recording, but they are automatically recorded on your camcorder for the first time. 1 Touch 6 0 min t [MENU]. -:--:-- CAMERA SET PROGRAM AE SPOT METER EXPOSURE OK 2 Select (TIME/LANGU.) menu with touch . /...23 Step 6: Setting the date and time Getting Started Set the date and time when using this camcorder for [DATA CODE] (During Easy Handycam operation, you do not use your camcorder or change the POWER switch position. • If you can set the date and time again...
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... 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. 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. This may cause a malfunction...
... 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. 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. This may cause a malfunction...
Operating Guide
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Insulation sheet 6 1 7 q; 2 8 3 4 5 9 A PHOTO*1 (p. 30) The on-screen image when you want to operate your camcorder (p. 35). • To change the battery, see page 131. Searching quickly for a desired scene (Zero set memory display disappears. Remote Commander ...Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander. The tape counter is set to CAMERATAPE. 40 *2 Not available during Easy Handycam operation. • Aim the Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to locate later on the screen. 6 0 min 0:00:00 P-MENU If the...
Insulation sheet 6 1 7 q; 2 8 3 4 5 9 A PHOTO*1 (p. 30) The on-screen image when you want to operate your camcorder (p. 35). • To change the battery, see page 131. Searching quickly for a desired scene (Zero set memory display disappears. Remote Commander ...Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander. The tape counter is set to CAMERATAPE. 40 *2 Not available during Easy Handycam operation. • Aim the Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to locate later on the screen. 6 0 min 0:00:00 P-MENU If the...
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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 This may cause a malfunction. Playing the picture on a TV You can connect your camcorder to be connected. • For DCR-HC46/HC96...
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 This may cause a malfunction. Playing the picture on a TV You can connect your camcorder to be connected. • For DCR-HC46/HC96...
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... cable. This is not necessary. The TV automatically switches the aspect ratio according to [16:9]. A A/V connecting cable (supplied) For DCR-HC46/HC96: The Handycam Station and your camcorder are both the Handycam Station and your camcorder at the same time, as image disturbance may not appear in 16:9 aspect ratio on your setup. Connect the...
... cable. This is not necessary. The TV automatically switches the aspect ratio according to [16:9]. A A/V connecting cable (supplied) For DCR-HC46/HC96: The Handycam Station and your camcorder are both the Handycam Station and your camcorder at the same time, as image disturbance may not appear in 16:9 aspect ratio on your setup. Connect the...
Operating Guide
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... the melody. STANDARD SET menu (Continued) • During Easy Handycam operation, you start/stop recording, or operate the touch panel. REC LAMP (Recording lamp) (DCR-HC96) The camera recording lamp will not light up during recording when you connect your camcorder to prevent your camcorder for a picture recorded using a flash. MENU ROTATE B NORMAL Scrolls...
... the melody. STANDARD SET menu (Continued) • During Easy Handycam operation, you start/stop recording, or operate the touch panel. REC LAMP (Recording lamp) (DCR-HC96) The camera recording lamp will not light up during recording when you connect your camcorder to prevent your camcorder for a picture recorded using a flash. MENU ROTATE B NORMAL Scrolls...
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... camcorder is on the Handycam Station. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO (2), or the i.LINK cable (3). You can connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the A/V connecting cable (1), the A/V connecting cable with the devices to other recording devices (VCR/ DVD device, etc.). To i.LINK jack Dubbing/Editing Continued , 71 DCR-HC36...
... camcorder is on the Handycam Station. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO (2), or the i.LINK cable (3). You can connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the A/V connecting cable (1), the A/V connecting cable with the devices to other recording devices (VCR/ DVD device, etc.). To i.LINK jack Dubbing/Editing Continued , 71 DCR-HC36...
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To i.LINK jack : Signal flow A A/V connecting cable (supplied) For DCR-HC46/HC96: The Handycam Station and your camcorder. 72 S VIDEO connection only will not output audio. In this case, the yellow (standard video) plug connection is sending signals to the video...monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to another device via an i.LINK cable, appears on the LCD screen on your camcorder are transmitted digitally, producing high quality pictures and sound. Dubbing to another device via the S VIDEO jack, by using the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO ...
To i.LINK jack : Signal flow A A/V connecting cable (supplied) For DCR-HC46/HC96: The Handycam Station and your camcorder. 72 S VIDEO connection only will not output audio. In this case, the yellow (standard video) plug connection is sending signals to the video...monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to another device via an i.LINK cable, appears on the LCD screen on your camcorder are transmitted digitally, producing high quality pictures and sound. Dubbing to another device via the S VIDEO jack, by using the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO ...
Operating Guide
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.../HC96: Do not insert/eject the cassette while your camcorder beforehand. Be sure to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO (2), or the i.LINK cable (3). Recording pictures from a TV or VCR/DVD device, etc. This may cause a malfunction. DCR-HC36: To i.LINK jack DV To DV Interface (i.LINK) 3 ...: Signal flow TV or VCR/DVD device, etc. 74 You can also record a scene as a still image on the Handycam Station.
.../HC96: Do not insert/eject the cassette while your camcorder beforehand. Be sure to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO (2), or the i.LINK cable (3). Recording pictures from a TV or VCR/DVD device, etc. This may cause a malfunction. DCR-HC36: To i.LINK jack DV To DV Interface (i.LINK) 3 ...: Signal flow TV or VCR/DVD device, etc. 74 You can also record a scene as a still image on the Handycam Station.
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...only will not input audio. Continued , 75 To i.LINK jack : Signal flow A For DCR-HC96: A/V connecting cable (supplied) The Handycam Station and your camcorder is not necessary. Connect the A/V connecting cable either to the Handycam Station or to [LCD PANEL] (the default setting) (p. 68). Note that you cannot...signals from another device via an i.LINK cable, appears on the LCD screen on your camcorder, depending on the VCR or the TV. • For DCR-HC96: When you are transmitted digitally, producing high quality pictures and sound. The video and audio signals are connecting your ...
...only will not input audio. Continued , 75 To i.LINK jack : Signal flow A For DCR-HC96: A/V connecting cable (supplied) The Handycam Station and your camcorder is not necessary. Connect the A/V connecting cable either to the Handycam Station or to [LCD PANEL] (the default setting) (p. 68). Note that you cannot...signals from another device via an i.LINK cable, appears on the LCD screen on your camcorder, depending on the VCR or the TV. • For DCR-HC96: When you are transmitted digitally, producing high quality pictures and sound. The video and audio signals are connecting your ...
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...Check the image and press it fully. EFFECT] cannot be fixed to a "Memory Stick Duo" You can record movies or still images on the Handycam Station. At the point you want to start recording. Make sure you want to record. When you dub pictures as a still image Touch (..., then touch [REC START] at the scene you have a recorded tape and a "Memory Stick Duo" inserted into your camcorder. • For DCR-HC46/HC96: Do not insert/eject the cassette while your camcorder, the date and time the picture is recorded in [D. When you dub pictures as a movie Touch t [MENU] t ...
...Check the image and press it fully. EFFECT] cannot be fixed to a "Memory Stick Duo" You can record movies or still images on the Handycam Station. At the point you want to start recording. Make sure you want to record. When you dub pictures as a still image Touch (..., then touch [REC START] at the scene you have a recorded tape and a "Memory Stick Duo" inserted into your camcorder. • For DCR-HC46/HC96: Do not insert/eject the cassette while your camcorder, the date and time the picture is recorded in [D. When you dub pictures as a movie Touch t [MENU] t ...
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...not connect the video plug (Yellow). (White) (Red) AUDIO OUT : Signal flow For DCR-HC96: The Handycam Station and your camcorder is connected via an i.LINK cable. - Connect the A/V connecting cable either to the Handycam Station or to be recorded takes precedence over others in the order of the tape. When... in the following ways: A For DCR-HC96: An external microphone (optional) to the Active Interface Shoe. B For DCR-HC96: An audio device to a tape already recorded in the LP mode. - You can add sound to the Handycam Station or your camcorder using the A/V connecting cable. 78 ...
...not connect the video plug (Yellow). (White) (Red) AUDIO OUT : Signal flow For DCR-HC96: The Handycam Station and your camcorder is connected via an i.LINK cable. - Connect the A/V connecting cable either to the Handycam Station or to be recorded takes precedence over others in the order of the tape. When... in the following ways: A For DCR-HC96: An external microphone (optional) to the Active Interface Shoe. B For DCR-HC96: An audio device to a tape already recorded in the LP mode. - You can add sound to the Handycam Station or your camcorder using the A/V connecting cable. 78 ...
