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...limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Notes • DCR-HC46 is to be used with the equipment in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. Model No. However, there is supplied with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C151 ... measures: - ACNo. "Operating Guide" (This manual) - Refer to these numbers whenever you can use Your camcorder is no guarantee that interference will not occur in your camcorder You can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with two kinds of operation guides. - ...
...limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Notes • DCR-HC46 is to be used with the equipment in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. Model No. However, there is supplied with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C151 ... measures: - ACNo. "Operating Guide" (This manual) - Refer to these numbers whenever you can use Your camcorder is no guarantee that interference will not occur in your camcorder You can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with two kinds of operation guides. - ...
Operating Guide
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..."Memory Stick" (You cannot use it . Types of "Memory Stick" you insert the camcorder 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 insert the "Memory Stick Duo..." into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. You can be used with your camcorder There are two ...
..."Memory Stick" (You cannot use it . Types of "Memory Stick" you insert the camcorder 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 insert the "Memory Stick Duo..." into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. You can be used with your camcorder There are two ...
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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...(1) 12 See page 6, 123, 124, for compatible cassettes and "Memory Stick 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. Getting... (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. The number in the parentheses indicates the ...
...(1) 12 See page 6, 123, 124, for compatible cassettes and "Memory Stick 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. Getting... (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. The number in the parentheses indicates the ...
Operating Guide
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...AC Adaptor to your camcorder for the DCRHC36. Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (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 (1), then attach the battery pack and click it ...
...AC Adaptor to your camcorder for the DCRHC36. Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (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 (1), then attach the battery pack and click it ...
Operating Guide
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... 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. CHG (charge) lamp The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. • When inserting the camcorder into the Handycam Station ...IN jack on your camcorder. • You can operate your camcorder connected to the bottom. For DCR-HC46/HC96: Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack. For DCR-HC36: Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. Insert the camcorder into the Handycam Station, close the DC...
... 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. CHG (charge) lamp The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. • When inserting the camcorder into the Handycam Station ...IN jack on your camcorder. • You can operate your camcorder connected to the bottom. For DCR-HC46/HC96: Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack. For DCR-HC36: Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. Insert the camcorder into the Handycam Station, close the DC...
Operating Guide
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... 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 do when charging the 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... To remove the battery pack 1 Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). 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. For DCR-HC36: To use a fully charged battery pack.
... 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 do when charging the 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... To remove the battery pack 1 Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). 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. For DCR-HC36: To use a fully charged battery pack.
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... panel closed NP-FP50 (supplied) 120 150 NP-FP70 NP-FP71 255 310 300 370 NP-FP90 455 550 * When the LCD backlight turns on. 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... on . Disconnect the AC Adaptor 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. This may cause a malfunction.
... panel closed NP-FP50 (supplied) 120 150 NP-FP70 NP-FP71 255 310 300 370 NP-FP90 455 550 * When the LCD backlight turns on. 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... on . Disconnect the AC Adaptor 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. This may cause a malfunction.
Operating Guide
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... battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be displayed during playback (see page 67 for [DATA CODE] (During Easy Handycam operation, you set only [DATE/TIME])). 23 In that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then set it to the year 2079....), hour and minute, then touch . DISP OUTPUT MENU ROTATE A. Step 6: Setting the date and time Getting Started Set the date and time when using this 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 then touch ...
... battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be displayed during playback (see page 67 for [DATA CODE] (During Easy Handycam operation, you set only [DATE/TIME])). 23 In that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then set it to the year 2079....), hour and minute, then touch . DISP OUTPUT MENU ROTATE A. Step 6: Setting the date and time Getting Started Set the date and time when using this 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 then touch ...
Operating Guide
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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. OPEN/EJECT lever 2 Insert a cassette with its window...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. Window Lid The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up. This may cause a malfunction. 3 Close the lid. Cassette compartment 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. OPEN/EJECT lever 2 Insert a cassette with its window...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. Window Lid The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up. This may cause a malfunction. 3 Close the lid. Cassette compartment The cassette...
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...Memory control buttons (Index*2, -/+, Memory playback) (p. 31) *1 Not available during Easy Handycam operation with the POWER switch is set to CAMERATAPE. 40 *2 Not available during Easy Handycam operation. • Aim the Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to the time code display... STOP 4 when you press this button will be recorded onto the "Memory Stick Duo" as a still image. The tape counter returns to operate your camcorder (p. 35). • To change the battery, see page 131. Searching quickly for a desired scene (Zero set memory display disappears. Insulation sheet 6 ...
...Memory control buttons (Index*2, -/+, Memory playback) (p. 31) *1 Not available during Easy Handycam operation with the POWER switch is set to CAMERATAPE. 40 *2 Not available during Easy Handycam operation. • Aim the Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to the time code display... STOP 4 when you press this button will be recorded onto the "Memory Stick Duo" as a still image. The tape counter returns to operate your camcorder (p. 35). • To change the battery, see page 131. Searching quickly for a desired scene (Zero set memory display disappears. Insulation sheet 6 ...
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.../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). This may cause a malfunction. DCR-HC36: A/V OUT jack 1 A/V OUT (Yellow) (White... 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 Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the A/V connecting cable (1) or the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (2). Playing the picture on the Handycam Station.
.../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). This may cause a malfunction. DCR-HC36: A/V OUT jack 1 A/V OUT (Yellow) (White... 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 Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the A/V connecting cable (1) or the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (2). Playing the picture on the Handycam Station.
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A A/V connecting cable (supplied) For DCR-HC46/HC96: The Handycam Station and your camcorder are both the Handycam Station and your camcorder to the video input jack and connect the white (left /right audio) and S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of your setup. To set the ...time, as image disturbance may not appear in 4:3 aspect ratio may occur. When connecting your camcorder to [16:9]. When your TV is not necessary. Connect the A/V connecting cable either to the Handycam Station or to your camcorder, depending on your TV. 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn 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 to the video input jack and connect the white (left /right audio) and S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of your setup. To set the ...time, as image disturbance may not appear in 4:3 aspect ratio may occur. When connecting your camcorder to [16:9]. When your TV is not necessary. Connect the A/V connecting cable either to the Handycam Station or to your camcorder, depending on your TV. 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the VCR ...
Operating Guide
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...the POWER switch to [OFF] (The default setting is automatically turned off . • When you connect your camcorder from responding to [NEVER]. REC LAMP (Recording lamp) (DCR-HC96) The camera recording lamp will not light up during recording when you set this to PLAY/ EDIT or ...another VCR remote control unit. CALIBRATION See page 130. 68 STANDARD SET menu (Continued) • During Easy Handycam operation, you can set [DATE/TIME] only. • For DCR-HC96: appears for more than approximately 5 minutes. ON Always displays the remaining tape indicator. OPPOSITE Scrolls the menu...
...the POWER switch to [OFF] (The default setting is automatically turned off . • When you connect your camcorder from responding to [NEVER]. REC LAMP (Recording lamp) (DCR-HC96) The camera recording lamp will not light up during recording when you set this to PLAY/ EDIT or ...another VCR remote control unit. CALIBRATION See page 130. 68 STANDARD SET menu (Continued) • During Easy Handycam operation, you can set [DATE/TIME] only. • For DCR-HC96: appears for more than approximately 5 minutes. ON Always displays the remaining tape indicator. OPPOSITE Scrolls the menu...
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You can connect your camcorder to a VCR/DVD device, etc., using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). This may cause a malfunction. DCR-HC36: A/V OUT jack 1 A/V OUT AUDIO/ VIDEO jacks (Yellow) (White) (Red) To S VIDEO jack 2 DV To DV Interface (i.LINK) 3 : Signal...eject the cassette while your camcorder is on your camcorder to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO (2), or the i.LINK cable (3). To i.LINK jack Dubbing/Editing Continued , 71 You can copy the picture played back on the Handycam Station. Connect your camcorder to VCR/DVD device, ...
You can connect your camcorder to a VCR/DVD device, etc., using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). This may cause a malfunction. DCR-HC36: A/V OUT jack 1 A/V OUT AUDIO/ VIDEO jacks (Yellow) (White) (Red) To S VIDEO jack 2 DV To DV Interface (i.LINK) 3 : Signal...eject the cassette while your camcorder is on your camcorder to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO (2), or the i.LINK cable (3). To i.LINK jack Dubbing/Editing Continued , 71 You can copy the picture played back on the Handycam Station. Connect your camcorder to VCR/DVD device, ...
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.... • When you are connecting your camcorder are transmitted digitally, producing high quality pictures and sound. Connect the A/V connecting cable either to the Handycam Station or to the audio jack on your camcorder. 72 To i.LINK jack : Signal flow A A/V connecting cable (supplied) For DCR-HC46/HC96: The Handycam Station and your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the...
.... • When you are connecting your camcorder are transmitted digitally, producing high quality pictures and sound. Connect the A/V connecting cable either to the Handycam Station or to the audio jack on your camcorder. 72 To i.LINK jack : Signal flow A A/V connecting cable (supplied) For DCR-HC46/HC96: The Handycam Station and your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the...
Operating Guide
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..., etc., on the Handycam Station. You can record pictures or TV programs from a TV or VCR/DVD device, etc. 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 insert a cassette or a "Memory Stick Duo" for this operation (p. 13). DCR-HC36: To i.LINK jack...
..., etc., on the Handycam Station. You can record pictures or TV programs from a TV or VCR/DVD device, etc. 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 insert a cassette or a "Memory Stick Duo" for this operation (p. 13). DCR-HC36: To i.LINK jack...
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...audio signals are both equipped with A/V jacks. Continued , 75 Connect the A/V connecting cable either to the Handycam Station or to your camcorder, depending on the VCR or the TV. • For DCR-HC96: When you cannot input the picture and sound separately. • While your setup. S VIDEO ... video) plug connection is receiving signals from another device via an A/V connecting cable, set [DISP OUTPUT] to connect your camcorder are transmitted digitally, producing high quality pictures and sound. Note that you connect a device via an i.LINK cable, appears on the LCD screen on your...
...audio signals are both equipped with A/V jacks. Continued , 75 Connect the A/V connecting cable either to the Handycam Station or to your camcorder, depending on the VCR or the TV. • For DCR-HC96: When you cannot input the picture and sound separately. • While your setup. S VIDEO ... video) plug connection is receiving signals from another device via an A/V connecting cable, set [DISP OUTPUT] to connect your camcorder are transmitted digitally, producing high quality pictures and sound. Note that you connect a device via an i.LINK cable, appears on the LCD screen on your...
Operating Guide
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...] in 32kHz monaural. • For the recording time of movies, see page 58. • For DCR-HC46/HC96: Still images will be dubbed to a "Memory Stick Duo." 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the Handycam Station. When you dub pictures as a movie Touch t [MENU] t (EDIT/PLAY) t [ REC MOVIE] t... you want to image size [0.2M] when playing back the 16:9 picture, or [VGA (0.3M)] when playing back the 4:3 picture. 77 On your camcorder is recorded on the tape and stored on a "Memory Stick Duo." Dubbing pictures from a tape to record. Check the image and press it fully....
...] in 32kHz monaural. • For the recording time of movies, see page 58. • For DCR-HC46/HC96: Still images will be dubbed to a "Memory Stick Duo." 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the Handycam Station. When you dub pictures as a movie Touch t [MENU] t (EDIT/PLAY) t [ REC MOVIE] t... you want to image size [0.2M] when playing back the 16:9 picture, or [VGA (0.3M)] when playing back the 4:3 picture. 77 On your camcorder is recorded on the tape and stored on a "Memory Stick Duo." Dubbing pictures from a tape to record. Check the image and press it fully....
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...78 Audio device (such as CD/MD players) C Using the internal stereo microphone (no connection required). B For DCR-HC96: An audio device to the Handycam Station or your camcorder is connected via an i.LINK cable. - When the tape has been recorded in the 16-bit mode (p. ... tape You can input audio in the following ways: A For DCR-HC96: An external microphone (optional) to the Active Interface Shoe. Connect the A/V connecting cable either to the Handycam Station or to your camcorder, depending on your camcorder are both equipped with A/V jacks. Connecting A Active Interface Shoe...
...78 Audio device (such as CD/MD players) C Using the internal stereo microphone (no connection required). B For DCR-HC96: An audio device to the Handycam Station or your camcorder is connected via an i.LINK cable. - When the tape has been recorded in the 16-bit mode (p. ... tape You can input audio in the following ways: A For DCR-HC96: An external microphone (optional) to the Active Interface Shoe. Connect the A/V connecting cable either to the Handycam Station or to your camcorder, depending on your camcorder are both equipped with A/V jacks. Connecting A Active Interface Shoe...