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...- 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 limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to which can be used in your Sony dealer regarding this product. DCR-HC Serial No. If...This device may cause undesired operation. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for connecting the camcorder to a computer and using the supplied software (stored on the supplied CD-ROM) Types of cassette you call upon your...
...- 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 limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to which can be used in your Sony dealer regarding this product. DCR-HC Serial No. If...This device may cause undesired operation. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for connecting the camcorder to a computer and using the supplied software (stored on the supplied CD-ROM) Types of cassette you call upon your...
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...connector plug the correct way, and not forcibly 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 OFF (CHG) when you can ...be used only with a USB or i.LINK cable, be used with your camcorder.) • You cannot use "Memory...
...connector plug the correct way, and not forcibly 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 OFF (CHG) when you can ...be used only with a USB or i.LINK cable, be used with your camcorder.) • You cannot use "Memory...
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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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... lens cap Attach the lens cap to the metal fittings of that you have following items supplied with 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. Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied...
... lens cap Attach the lens cap to the metal fittings of that you have following items supplied with 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. Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied...
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... DC plug To the wall outlet Power cord AC Adaptor 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on the Handycam Station for the DCR-HC46/HC96 or on your camcorder (1), then attach the battery pack and click it to OFF (CHG) (The default setting). Step 2: Charging the battery pack ... place (2). For DCR-HC46/HC96: DC IN jack With the v mark facing up Continued , 13 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 DCRHC36....
... DC plug To the wall outlet Power cord AC Adaptor 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on the Handycam Station for the DCR-HC46/HC96 or on your camcorder (1), then attach the battery pack and click it to OFF (CHG) (The default setting). Step 2: Charging the battery pack ... place (2). For DCR-HC46/HC96: DC IN jack With the v mark facing up Continued , 13 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 DCRHC36....
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... to the bottom. 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 a power source such as a wall outlet as shown in this case. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN ...: 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 AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. Insert the camcorder into the Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack cover. For DCR-HC36: Connect the power cord to the...
... to the bottom. 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 a power source such as a wall outlet as shown in this case. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN ...: 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 AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. Insert the camcorder into the Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack cover. For DCR-HC36: Connect the power cord to the...
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... fully charged battery pack. 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 one hand. 2 Remove the battery in this case. 2 V BATT (battery) release lever When storing the battery pack Fully discharge the ... an extended period (p. 126). Continued , 15 POWER switch 1 Getting Started To the wall outlet AC Adaptor Power cord For DCR-HC46/HC96: To remove your camcorder and the Handycam Station. POWER switch With the v mark facing to the LCD screen DC plug DC IN jack To remove the battery pack ...
... fully charged battery pack. 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 one hand. 2 Remove the battery in this case. 2 V BATT (battery) release lever When storing the battery pack Fully discharge the ... an extended period (p. 126). Continued , 15 POWER switch 1 Getting Started To the wall outlet AC Adaptor Power cord For DCR-HC46/HC96: To remove your camcorder and the Handycam Station. POWER switch With the v mark facing to the LCD screen DC plug DC IN jack To remove the battery pack ...
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... the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with the DCR-HC46/HC96, even when the power cord is disconnected from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is recommended.) • The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet...;C (77°F). (10 - 30 °C (50 - 86°F) is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder or the Handycam Station supplied with any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. DCR-HC46 Battery pack LCD panel opened * LCD panel closed NP-FP50 (supplied) 120 150 NP-FP70 NP-FP71 255...
... the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with the DCR-HC46/HC96, even when the power cord is disconnected from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is recommended.) • The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet...;C (77°F). (10 - 30 °C (50 - 86°F) is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder or the Handycam Station supplied with any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. DCR-HC46 Battery pack LCD panel opened * LCD panel closed NP-FP50 (supplied) 120 150 NP-FP70 NP-FP71 255...
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Place your hand on the rear side of each indicator (p. 38) that appears on or off. DISP/BATT INFO DCR-HC36/ HC46 DCR-HC96 Touch the button on the LCD screen. • Perform the same actions as time code) on the LCD screen. 1 Touch . 6 0 min MENU 1/3 TELE MACRO...(p. 31), or change the on-screen displays to press buttons on the (TIME/ LANGU.) menu (p. 44, 69). DISP GUIDE EXPOSURE FADER Touch [MENU] during Easy Handycam operation (p. 28). 2 Touch [DISP GUIDE]. Changing the language setting You can change the settings (p. 44) using the touch panel. • If the buttons on ...
Place your hand on the rear side of each indicator (p. 38) that appears on or off. DISP/BATT INFO DCR-HC36/ HC46 DCR-HC96 Touch the button on the LCD screen. • Perform the same actions as time code) on the LCD screen. 1 Touch . 6 0 min MENU 1/3 TELE MACRO...(p. 31), or change the on-screen displays to press buttons on the (TIME/ LANGU.) menu (p. 44, 69). DISP GUIDE EXPOSURE FADER Touch [MENU] during Easy Handycam operation (p. 28). 2 Touch [DISP GUIDE]. Changing the language setting You can change the settings (p. 44) using the touch panel. • If the buttons on ...
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...set it to 12:00 PM. 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 can set only [DATE/TIME])). 23 CLOCK SET -:--:-- DISP OUTPUT MENU ROTATE A. The clock starts. •... The date and time are not displayed while recording, but they are automatically recorded on your camcorder or change the POWER switch position. &#...
...set it to 12:00 PM. 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 can set only [DATE/TIME])). 23 CLOCK SET -:--:-- DISP OUTPUT MENU ROTATE A. The clock starts. •... The date and time are not displayed while recording, but they are automatically recorded on your camcorder or change the POWER switch position. &#...
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...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. Push the center of the back of the arrow and open the lid. Window Lid The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up...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. OPEN/EJECT lever 2 Insert a cassette with its window facing ...
...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. Push the center of the back of the arrow and open the lid. Window Lid The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up...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. OPEN/EJECT lever 2 Insert a cassette with its window facing ...
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... 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 of the camera settings are recorded in SP (Standard Play) mode on a cassette. *2 Still images are automatically optimally adjusted, which frees... OFF (CHG), slide it while pressing the green button. Still images (4:3) 1 Slide the POWER switch E to turn on the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp. 2 Press EASY A. DCR-HC36: B A DCR-HC36/ HC46 DCR-HC96 D E If the POWER switch is set to adjust the focus.
... 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 of the camera settings are recorded in SP (Standard Play) mode on a cassette. *2 Still images are automatically optimally adjusted, which frees... OFF (CHG), slide it while pressing the green button. Still images (4:3) 1 Slide the POWER switch E to turn on the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp. 2 Press EASY A. DCR-HC36: B A DCR-HC36/ HC46 DCR-HC96 D E If the POWER switch is set to adjust the focus.
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...Play/Pause toggles C Rewind/Fast forward MENU A Tape playback B Previous/Next C Delete (p. 80) x To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY A again. disappears from the screen. Almost all the settings return to the default setting automatically (p. 46...Handycam operation, the following buttons are unavailable, since the items are attempted. • BACK LIGHT button (p. 33) • PHOTO button (in the CAMERA-TAPE mode) (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...
...Play/Pause toggles C Rewind/Fast forward MENU A Tape playback B Previous/Next C Delete (p. 80) x To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY A again. disappears from the screen. Almost all the settings return to the default setting automatically (p. 46...Handycam operation, the following buttons are unavailable, since the items are attempted. • BACK LIGHT button (p. 33) • PHOTO button (in the CAMERA-TAPE mode) (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...
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...to locate later on the screen. 6 0 min 0:00:00 P-MENU If the tape counter is set to CAMERATAPE. 40 *2 Not available during Easy Handycam operation with the POWER switch is not displayed, press DISPLAY 9. 2 Press STOP 4 when you want to the time code display, and the zero set...at a point you press this button will be recorded onto the "Memory Stick Duo" as a still image. The tape counter is reset to operate your camcorder (p. 35). • To change the battery, see page 131. Remote Commander Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander. Searching quickly for a...
...to locate later on the screen. 6 0 min 0:00:00 P-MENU If the tape counter is set to CAMERATAPE. 40 *2 Not available during Easy Handycam operation with the POWER switch is not displayed, press DISPLAY 9. 2 Press STOP 4 when you want to the time code display, and the zero set...at a point you press this button will be recorded onto the "Memory Stick Duo" as a still image. The tape counter is reset to operate your camcorder (p. 35). • To change the battery, see page 131. Remote Commander Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander. Searching quickly for a...
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.... Playing the picture on the Handycam Station. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the A/V connecting cable (1) or the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (2). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. • For DCR-HC46/HC96: Do not insert/eject... the cassette while your camcorder is on a TV You can connect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or a VCR using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). DCR-HC36: A/V OUT jack 1 A/V OUT (Yellow...
.... Playing the picture on the Handycam Station. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the A/V connecting cable (1) or the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (2). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. • For DCR-HC46/HC96: Do not insert/eject... the cassette while your camcorder is on a TV You can connect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or a VCR using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). DCR-HC36: A/V OUT jack 1 A/V OUT (Yellow...
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... the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white (left /right audio) and S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of your camcorder to a TV compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system, and play back a picture recorded in full screen. When your TV is monaural (Only one ... input on your setup. Set the input selector on the VCR to your camcorder, depending on the VCR. 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...
... the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white (left /right audio) and S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of your camcorder to a TV compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system, and play back a picture recorded in full screen. When your TV is monaural (Only one ... input on your setup. Set the input selector on the VCR to your camcorder, depending on the VCR. 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...
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... setting. 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]. If you decide not to change the setting, touch to...
... setting. 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]. If you decide not to change the setting, touch to...
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...FOLDER - z - z - - - - - z - MEMORY PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam z - z - AUTO - During Easy Handycam operation, the following settings are automatically applied (p. 28). ALL ERASE - z z SERIES... z z - z z -*6 - z - z -*6 46 AUTO AUTO - z SHARPNESS*1 z AUTO SHUTTER z AE SHIFT*1 z SPOT FOCUS z FOCUS z TELE MACRO z 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...
...FOLDER - z - z - - - - - z - MEMORY PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam z - z - AUTO - During Easy Handycam operation, the following settings are automatically applied (p. 28). ALL ERASE - z z SERIES... z z - z z -*6 - z - z -*6 46 AUTO AUTO - z SHARPNESS*1 z AUTO SHUTTER z AE SHIFT*1 z SPOT FOCUS z FOCUS z TELE MACRO z 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...
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....APPLI. z - - - - z - OFF OFF OFF - REC CTRL - END SEARCH z MEMORY PLAY/EDIT - - - z - z - z - EFFECT z PICT. z - AUD DUB CTRL - 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. REC MOVIE - z - menu (p. 59) FADER z SLIDE SHOW - DEMO MODE z PictBridge PRINT - z Using...
....APPLI. z - - - - z - OFF OFF OFF - REC CTRL - END SEARCH z MEMORY PLAY/EDIT - - - z - z - z - EFFECT z PICT. z - AUD DUB CTRL - 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. REC MOVIE - z - menu (p. 59) FADER z SLIDE SHOW - DEMO MODE z PictBridge PRINT - z Using...
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.../ -*6 OFF -*6 -*6 OFF z OFF z AUTO ON ON z LCD PANEL - 5 min - z - menu (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. MEMORY PLAY/EDIT - z TIME/LANGU. Menu items (Continued) TAPE STANDARD SET menu...
.../ -*6 OFF -*6 -*6 OFF z OFF z AUTO ON ON z LCD PANEL - 5 min - z - menu (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. MEMORY PLAY/EDIT - z TIME/LANGU. Menu items (Continued) TAPE STANDARD SET menu...
