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...Refer to these numbers whenever you can use in your camcorder You can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this first (Continued) Declaration of cassette you...DCR-HC96 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Model No. These limits are located on use mini DV cassettes marked with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C152 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L25A/L25B. Operation is to radio communications. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Notes on the bottom. "First Step Guide" for a digital...
...Refer to these numbers whenever you can use in your camcorder You can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this first (Continued) Declaration of cassette you...DCR-HC96 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Model No. These limits are located on use mini DV cassettes marked with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C152 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L25A/L25B. Operation is to radio communications. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Notes on the bottom. "First Step Guide" for a digital...
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...Stick Duo" with a USB or i.LINK cable, be used only with or (p. 124). Memory Stick Duo Adaptor LCD panel Shoe cover (DCR-HC96) • The camcorder is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens • A menu item... Stick Duo" into the Handycam Station or remove the camcorder from it in your camcorder There are two sizes of 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 ...
...Stick Duo" with a USB or i.LINK cable, be used only with or (p. 124). Memory Stick Duo Adaptor LCD panel Shoe cover (DCR-HC96) • The camcorder is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens • A menu item... Stick Duo" into the Handycam Station or remove the camcorder from it in your camcorder There are two sizes of 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 ...
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...jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Read this manual for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different. ...of such materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of the pixels are operational for your camcorder to suppress unwanted reflections and faithfully reproduce colors. However, there may be provided, ... to a malfunction of light from a subject coming into the lens. • For DCR-HC96: The lens for effective use. On recording • Before starting to record, ...
...jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Read this manual for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different. ...of such materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of the pixels are operational for your camcorder to suppress unwanted reflections and faithfully reproduce colors. However, there may be provided, ... to a malfunction of light from a subject coming into the lens. • For DCR-HC96: The lens for effective use. On recording • Before starting to record, ...
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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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... Playing the picture on a TV 42 Using the Menu Using the menu items 44 Menu items 46 CAMERA SET menu 49 Settings to adjust your camcorder to a recorded tape 78 Deleting recorded pictures from the "Memory Stick Duo 80 Marking images on recording/playback (SLIDE SHOW/PICT.
... Playing the picture on a TV 42 Using the Menu Using the menu items 44 Menu items 46 CAMERA SET menu 49 Settings to adjust your camcorder to a recorded tape 78 Deleting recorded pictures from the "Memory Stick Duo 80 Marking images on recording/playback (SLIDE SHOW/PICT.
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... a DVD (Direct Access to "Click to DVD 94 Connecting an analog VCR to the computer via your camcorder (Signal convert function) (DCR-HC96 97 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 99 Warning indicators and messages 117 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 122 Usable cassette tapes 123 About the "Memory Stick 124 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack...
... a DVD (Direct Access to "Click to DVD 94 Connecting an analog VCR to the computer via your camcorder (Signal convert function) (DCR-HC96 97 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 99 Warning indicators and messages 117 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 122 Usable cassette tapes 123 About the "Memory Stick 124 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack...
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... the parentheses indicates the number of the Grip belt, as illustrated below, using the strap. 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...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, 97) ...
... the parentheses indicates the number of the Grip belt, as illustrated below, using the strap. 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...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, 97) ...
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...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 your camcorder for the DCR-HC46/HC96 or on your camcorder. DC IN jack... 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 DCRHC36. For DCR-HC46/HC96: DC IN jack With ...
...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 your camcorder for the DCR-HC46/HC96 or on your camcorder. DC IN jack... 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 DCRHC36. For DCR-HC46/HC96: DC IN jack With ...
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...• 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. For DCR-HC46/HC96: To charge the battery pack using only the AC Adaptor Turn off when the battery is fully charged. For DCR-HC36: Connect the power cord... Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC 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 AC Adaptor and the...
...• 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. For DCR-HC46/HC96: To charge the battery pack using only the AC Adaptor Turn off when the battery is fully charged. For DCR-HC36: Connect the power cord... Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC 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 AC Adaptor and the...
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...NP-FP90 Charging time 115 125 155 170 220 *1 supplied with DCR-HC36 *2 supplied with DCR-HC46/HC96 Recording time Approximate time (min.) available when you use an outside power source You can operate your camcorder and the Handycam Station. POWER switch With the v mark facing to the LCD ... 1 Getting Started To the wall outlet AC Adaptor Power cord For DCR-HC46/HC96: To remove your camcorder from the Handycam Station Turn off the power, then remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station holding both your camcorder using the power from the wall outlet by making the same connections ...
...NP-FP90 Charging time 115 125 155 170 220 *1 supplied with DCR-HC36 *2 supplied with DCR-HC46/HC96 Recording time Approximate time (min.) available when you use an outside power source You can operate your camcorder and the Handycam Station. POWER switch With the v mark facing to the LCD ... 1 Getting Started To the wall outlet AC Adaptor Power cord For DCR-HC46/HC96: To remove your camcorder from the Handycam Station Turn off the power, then remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station holding both your camcorder using the power from the wall outlet by making the same connections ...
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... (house current) is recommended.) • The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder. • Do not use your camcorder or the Handycam Station supplied with any metallic objects. The battery pack is not attached correctly. - On the AC Adaptor ...8226; Use the nearby wall outlet when using your camcorder in a narrow space, such as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with the DCR...
... (house current) is recommended.) • The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder. • Do not use your camcorder or the Handycam Station supplied with any metallic objects. The battery pack is not attached correctly. - On the AC Adaptor ...8226; Use the nearby wall outlet when using your camcorder in a narrow space, such as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with the DCR...
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...-MEMORY: To record on the sides of the arrow to OFF (CHG), slide it for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 23). For DCR-HC36/HC46: Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on a "Memory Stick Duo." POWER switch Lamps that light up CAMERA-TAPE: To record on the... POWER switch is set to turn on a tape. When using it while pressing the green button. 18 4 1 2 3 Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly To record or play or edit pictures. • After you have set the date and time ([CLOCK SET], p. 23), the next time you turn...
...-MEMORY: To record on the sides of the arrow to OFF (CHG), slide it for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 23). For DCR-HC36/HC46: Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on a "Memory Stick Duo." POWER switch Lamps that light up CAMERA-TAPE: To record on the... POWER switch is set to turn on a tape. When using it while pressing the green button. 18 4 1 2 3 Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly To record or play or edit pictures. • After you have set the date and time ([CLOCK SET], p. 23), the next time you turn...
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For DCR-HC36/HC46: Attach the lens cap after turning off the power. • At the time of purchase, the power will be set to turn off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any operation attempted for approximately 5 minutes, to OFF (CHG). Getting Started To turn off the power Slide the POWER switch to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 68). • If warning messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions (p. 118). 19
For DCR-HC36/HC46: Attach the lens cap after turning off the power. • At the time of purchase, the power will be set to turn off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any operation attempted for approximately 5 minutes, to OFF (CHG). Getting Started To turn off the power Slide the POWER switch to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 68). • If warning messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions (p. 118). 19
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... will not be affected by selecting [LCD/VF SET] - [VF B.LIGHT] (p. 66). • You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. For DCR-HC46/HC96: To turn on the LCD backlight, press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until disappears. • See [LCD/VF SET] - ...LCD screen facing out. This setting is poor. Viewfinder 90 degrees (max.) 1 90 degrees to the camcorder • Do not press the buttons on the LCD screen is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or where you can view pictures using the viewfinder (p. 60). 20 Step 4: Adjusting...
... will not be affected by selecting [LCD/VF SET] - [VF B.LIGHT] (p. 66). • You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. For DCR-HC46/HC96: To turn on the LCD backlight, press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until disappears. • See [LCD/VF SET] - ...LCD screen facing out. This setting is poor. Viewfinder 90 degrees (max.) 1 90 degrees to the camcorder • Do not press the buttons on the LCD screen is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or where you can view pictures using the viewfinder (p. 60). 20 Step 4: Adjusting...
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...12: 00 AM OK 5 Set [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and minute, then touch . For midday, set the clock for [DATA CODE] (During Easy Handycam operation, you do not set it to 12:00 PM. The clock starts. • The date and time are not displayed while recording, but they... are automatically recorded on your camcorder for the first time. CAMERA SET PROGRAM AE SPOT METER EXPOSURE OK 2 Select (TIME/LANGU.) menu with then touch . /, CLOCK SET -:--:-- ...
...12: 00 AM OK 5 Set [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and minute, then touch . For midday, set the clock for [DATA CODE] (During Easy Handycam operation, you do not set it to 12:00 PM. The clock starts. • The date and time are not displayed while recording, but they... are automatically recorded on your camcorder for the first time. CAMERA SET PROGRAM AE SPOT METER EXPOSURE OK 2 Select (TIME/LANGU.) menu with then touch . /, CLOCK SET -:--:-- ...
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... (p. 123). • The recordable time varies depending on the Handycam Station. To 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...
... (p. 123). • The recordable time varies depending on the Handycam Station. To 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...
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...and slide out the "Memory Stick Duo" alongside the camcorder body. • Do not remove the "Memory Stick Duo" forcibly with or (p. 124). • The number and time of recordable pictures varies depending on the image quality or the image size. DCR-HC36/HC46: Access lamp With the v mark facing to... the LCD screen 25 Getting Started "Memory Stick Duo" You can use only a "Memory Stick Duo" marked with the fingers as it clicks. Do not shake or knock your camcorder is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the ...
...and slide out the "Memory Stick Duo" alongside the camcorder body. • Do not remove the "Memory Stick Duo" forcibly with or (p. 124). • The number and time of recordable pictures varies depending on the image quality or the image size. DCR-HC36/HC46: Access lamp With the v mark facing to... the LCD screen 25 Getting Started "Memory Stick Duo" You can use only a "Memory Stick Duo" marked with the fingers as it clicks. Do not shake or knock your camcorder is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the ...
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...the zoom speed with the zoom buttons 5 on the power zoom lever. Functions used for recording/playback, etc. 2 For DCR-HC36: 6 5 4 For DCR-HC46: 6 5 4 For DCR-HC96: 6 5 4 32 Recording To use the flash (DCR-HC96)....... 7 Press (flash) repeatedly to 8 feet). Move it further for 1 a slower zoom. Wider range of ... 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto. 3 • You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 54) if you move your finger on the LCD frame. • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in flash is...
...the zoom speed with the zoom buttons 5 on the power zoom lever. Functions used for recording/playback, etc. 2 For DCR-HC36: 6 5 4 For DCR-HC46: 6 5 4 For DCR-HC96: 6 5 4 32 Recording To use the flash (DCR-HC96)....... 7 Press (flash) repeatedly to 8 feet). Move it further for 1 a slower zoom. Wider range of ... 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto. 3 • You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 54) if you move your finger on the LCD frame. • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in flash is...
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qs qa For DCR-HC36: qd qh 2 5 4 qg qf For DCR-HC46/HC96: qd qh 2 5 4 qg qf qj 34 To record in sequence (SLIDE SHOW 4 See [SLIDE SHOW] on page 60. To use PB zoom 2 5 You ... tripod receptacle qj using a tripod screw. Playback To play back the images in mirror mode qh Open the LCD panel qh 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side (2). 2 1 • A mirror-image of the displayed frame. 4 Adjust the magnification with T (Telephoto). 3 Touch the screen at...
qs qa For DCR-HC36: qd qh 2 5 4 qg qf For DCR-HC46/HC96: qd qh 2 5 4 qg qf qj 34 To record in sequence (SLIDE SHOW 4 See [SLIDE SHOW] on page 60. To use PB zoom 2 5 You ... tripod receptacle qj using a tripod screw. Playback To play back the images in mirror mode qh Open the LCD panel qh 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side (2). 2 1 • A mirror-image of the displayed frame. 4 Adjust the magnification with T (Telephoto). 3 Touch the screen at...
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J Recording lamp (DCR-HC96) The recording lamp lights up to OFF (CHG), then press DISP/BATT INFO qd. O Speaker Playback sound come out from the speaker. • For how to operate your camcorder. Recording capacity (approx.) To turn off the operation confirmation beep (BEEP 4 See [BEEP] on page 59. To use special effects... qf to initialize all the settings, including the setting of the date and time. (Menu items customized on the LCD frame. K Internal stereo microphone For DCR-HC96: An Active Interface Shoe compatible microphone will take precedence when connected (p. 78).
J Recording lamp (DCR-HC96) The recording lamp lights up to OFF (CHG), then press DISP/BATT INFO qd. O Speaker Playback sound come out from the speaker. • For how to operate your camcorder. Recording capacity (approx.) To turn off the operation confirmation beep (BEEP 4 See [BEEP] on page 59. To use special effects... qf to initialize all the settings, including the setting of the date and time. (Menu items customized on the LCD frame. K Internal stereo microphone For DCR-HC96: An Active Interface Shoe compatible microphone will take precedence when connected (p. 78).