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... the DC IN jack holding both the Handycam Station and the DC plug. For DCR-HC46/HC96: Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack. Insert the camcorder into the Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack cover. 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 ...
... the DC IN jack holding both the Handycam Station and the DC plug. For DCR-HC46/HC96: Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack. Insert the camcorder into the Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack cover. 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 ...
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...When the LCD backlight turns off and zooming. DCR-HC36 Battery pack LCD panel opened NP-FP30 (supplied) 90 NP-FP50 125 NP-FP70 265 NP-FP71 315 NP-FP90 475 LCD panel closed 110 160 330 395 580 DCR-HC96 Battery pack Continuous recording time Typical recording...Top: Recording with viewfinder while the LCD panel closed. * Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/off . Bottom: Recording with LCD screen. Step2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) DCR-HC36 Battery pack Continuous recording time Typical recording time...
...When the LCD backlight turns off and zooming. DCR-HC36 Battery pack LCD panel opened NP-FP30 (supplied) 90 NP-FP50 125 NP-FP70 265 NP-FP71 315 NP-FP90 475 LCD panel closed 110 160 330 395 580 DCR-HC96 Battery pack Continuous recording time Typical recording...Top: Recording with viewfinder while the LCD panel closed. * Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/off . Bottom: Recording with LCD screen. Step2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) DCR-HC36 Battery pack Continuous recording time Typical recording time...
Operating Guide
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... (CHG). • The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or the Battery Info (p. 35) will be shorter when you use your camcorder or the Handycam Station supplied with the DCR-HC46/HC96, even when the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet immediately if any malfunction occurs while using the AC...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 435 525 * When the LCD backlight...
... (CHG). • The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or the Battery Info (p. 35) will be shorter when you use your camcorder or the Handycam Station supplied with the DCR-HC46/HC96, even when the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet immediately if any malfunction occurs while using the AC...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 435 525 * When the LCD backlight...
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... bright conditions or where you can view pictures using the viewfinder (p. 60). 20 DISP/BATT INFO 180 degrees (max.) 2 The viewfinder You can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder The LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees ...to the camcorder (1), then rotate it until disappears. • See [LCD/VF SET] - [LCD BRIGHT] (p. 66) to record or play (2). For DCR-HC46/HC96: To turn on the LCD screen is clear. • You can adjust the brightness...
... bright conditions or where you can view pictures using the viewfinder (p. 60). 20 DISP/BATT INFO 180 degrees (max.) 2 The viewfinder You can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder The LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees ...to the camcorder (1), then rotate it until disappears. • See [LCD/VF SET] - [LCD BRIGHT] (p. 66) to record or play (2). For DCR-HC46/HC96: To turn on the LCD screen is clear. • You can adjust the brightness...
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...24 This may cause a malfunction. 3 Close the lid. 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. 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 ...
...24 This may cause a malfunction. 3 Close the lid. 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. 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 ...
Operating Guide
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...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 2 5/8 feet) for 1 a slower zoom. If you want to zoom to a level greater than the following: - 20 × (DCR-HC36) - 12 × (DCR...-HC46) - 10 × (DCR-HC96) • Be sure to keep your finger off the power zoom lever, the operation sound of view: (Wide angle) 3 Close view: (Telephoto) • You cannot change the...
...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 2 5/8 feet) for 1 a slower zoom. If you want to zoom to a level greater than the following: - 20 × (DCR-HC36) - 12 × (DCR...-HC46) - 10 × (DCR-HC96) • Be sure to keep your finger off the power zoom lever, the operation sound of view: (Wide angle) 3 Close view: (Telephoto) • You cannot change the...
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... Using the Menu After finishing the settings, touch t (close) to the previous screen. 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...
... Using the Menu After finishing the settings, touch t (close) to the previous screen. 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...
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... [END]. • If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is selected, taken your camcorder outdoors or brought it indoors after outside use while using the viewfinder by having the LCD panel rotated 180 degrees and closed with the screen facing out (p. 59). • The setting returns to be appropriate for the...the screen. Night views, neon signs and fireworks - Under video lamps in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. • Do not shake your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for instance, you have touched , set to [MANUAL]. • The setting returns to fix ...
... [END]. • If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is selected, taken your camcorder outdoors or brought it indoors after outside use while using the viewfinder by having the LCD panel rotated 180 degrees and closed with the screen facing out (p. 59). • The setting returns to be appropriate for the...the screen. Night views, neon signs and fireworks - Under video lamps in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. • Do not shake your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for instance, you have touched , set to [MANUAL]. • The setting returns to fix ...
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... on a certain subject intentionally. 1 Touch [MANUAL]. 9 appears. 2 Touch (focusing on close range, move the power zoom lever to W (Wide angle), then adjust the focus. • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is easier to focus on the screen. 9 appears. 2... Touch [END]. SHARPNESS (DCR-HC96) You can select and adjust the focal point to aim it to [ON]...
... on a certain subject intentionally. 1 Touch [MANUAL]. 9 appears. 2 Touch (focusing on close range, move the power zoom lever to W (Wide angle), then adjust the focus. • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is easier to focus on the screen. 9 appears. 2... Touch [END]. SHARPNESS (DCR-HC96) You can select and adjust the focal point to aim it to [ON]...
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...the flash level higher. r (Forced redeye reduction): Always uses the flash and the redeye reducing pre-flash. This may be recorded at a close distance as flowers or insects. and ["SUPER NIGHTSHOT PLUS"] appear on the brightness. To cancel the setting, set [SUPER NSPLUS] to [OFF... a distant subject, focusing may cause a malfunction. • Do not cover the infrared port with your camcorder changes depending on the screen. SUPER NSPLUS (Super NightShot plus) (DCR-HC36/HC46) The picture will be difficult and can blur out backgrounds and the subject stands out clearer. When you...
...the flash level higher. r (Forced redeye reduction): Always uses the flash and the redeye reducing pre-flash. This may be recorded at a close distance as flowers or insects. and ["SUPER NIGHTSHOT PLUS"] appear on the brightness. To cancel the setting, set [SUPER NSPLUS] to [OFF... a distant subject, focusing may cause a malfunction. • Do not cover the infrared port with your camcorder changes depending on the screen. SUPER NSPLUS (Super NightShot plus) (DCR-HC36/HC46) The picture will be difficult and can blur out backgrounds and the subject stands out clearer. When you...
Operating Guide
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...off . 5 Touch the LCD screen while checking the display in only) Using the viewfinder You can add digital effects to adjust No adjustment necessary. TAPE lamp lights up). : The LCD screen lights up . 2 Close the LCD panel with / , and touch . [FADER]: Touch it repeatedly to superimpose under a movie.... EFFECT (Digital effect) You can adjust [EXPOSURE] and [FADER] while using the viewfinder by having the LCD panel rotated 180 degrees and closed with the screen facing out. 1 Make sure that the CAMERA-TAPE or the...
...off . 5 Touch the LCD screen while checking the display in only) Using the viewfinder You can add digital effects to adjust No adjustment necessary. TAPE lamp lights up). : The LCD screen lights up . 2 Close the LCD panel with / , and touch . [FADER]: Touch it repeatedly to superimpose under a movie.... EFFECT (Digital effect) You can adjust [EXPOSURE] and [FADER] while using the viewfinder by having the LCD panel rotated 180 degrees and closed with the screen facing out. 1 Make sure that the CAMERA-TAPE or the...
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Close all applications running on the computer before connecting your camcorder and your computer. The software version of Picture Package is displayed as "1.5." The software to be installed, then click [Next]. Windows computer: Picture ...screen appears. Depending on the computer's operating system, a message may vary depending on the computer. 4 Click [Install]. Using a Computer The software version of your camcorder is not connected to the computer. 2 Turn on the computer. Continued , 89 In such a case, manually copy "First Step Guide" to your computer according...
Close all applications running on the computer before connecting your camcorder and your computer. The software version of Picture Package is displayed as "1.5." The software to be installed, then click [Next]. Windows computer: Picture ...screen appears. Depending on the computer's operating system, a message may vary depending on the computer. 4 Click [Install]. Using a Computer The software version of your camcorder is not connected to the computer. 2 Turn on the computer. Continued , 89 In such a case, manually copy "First Step Guide" to your computer according...
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The installation of ImageMixer VCD2 starts. • For details on connecting your camcorder and computer, see "First Step Guide" on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 93). • For details on how to use ImageMixer VCD2, refer to software's on ... folder it was copied to. 8 Double-click the unzipped [ImageMixerVCD2_Install]. 9 When the user acceptance screen is not connected to the computer. 2 Turn on the computer. Close all applications running on -line help. 92 Installing the software and "First Step Guide" on a computer (Continued) Installing on a Macintosh computer 1 Confirm that your...
The installation of ImageMixer VCD2 starts. • For details on connecting your camcorder and computer, see "First Step Guide" on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 93). • For details on how to use ImageMixer VCD2, refer to software's on ... folder it was copied to. 8 Double-click the unzipped [ImageMixerVCD2_Install]. 9 When the user acceptance screen is not connected to the computer. 2 Turn on the computer. Close all applications running on -line help. 92 Installing the software and "First Step Guide" on a computer (Continued) Installing on a Macintosh computer 1 Confirm that your...
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...Handycam Station. Europe http://www.vaio-link.com/ - Asia Pacific Regional http://www.css.ap.sony.com/ - Thailand http://www.sony.co.th/vaio/index.html - Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source since it starts up for each Windows XP user. Latin America http://www.sony...-latin.com/vaio/info/ index.jsp • For DCR-HC46/HC96: Do not insert/eject the cassette while your camcorder is ... • [Click to DVD Automatic Mode Launcher] is connected to a computer. Close all applications running with a DVD drive that can write DVDs. China http://www.sonystyle...
...Handycam Station. Europe http://www.vaio-link.com/ - Asia Pacific Regional http://www.css.ap.sony.com/ - Thailand http://www.sony.co.th/vaio/index.html - Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source since it starts up for each Windows XP user. Latin America http://www.sony...-latin.com/vaio/info/ index.jsp • For DCR-HC46/HC96: Do not insert/eject the cassette while your camcorder is ... • [Click to DVD Automatic Mode Launcher] is connected to a computer. Close all applications running with a DVD drive that can write DVDs. China http://www.sonystyle...
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... the battery pack to the wall outlet properly. • The battery charge is completed (p. 14). • For DCR-HC46/HC96: Insert your Sony dealer. The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged. • Slide the POWER switch to...camcorder into the Handycam Station correctly (p. 14). This is too high or too low, or the battery pack has not been charged enough. Then, connect it with a new one (p. 13, 126). Troubleshooting (Continued) Batteries/Power sources The power abruptly turns off. • When approximately 5 minutes have elapsed while you open or close...
... the battery pack to the wall outlet properly. • The battery charge is completed (p. 14). • For DCR-HC46/HC96: Insert your Sony dealer. The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged. • Slide the POWER switch to...camcorder into the Handycam Station correctly (p. 14). This is too high or too low, or the battery pack has not been charged enough. Then, connect it with a new one (p. 13, 126). Troubleshooting (Continued) Batteries/Power sources The power abruptly turns off. • When approximately 5 minutes have elapsed while you open or close...
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You cannot turn the LCD backlight off (DCR-HC46/HC96). • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 28), you cannot turn off by pressing and holding DISP/BATT... is in [DEMO MODE] (p. 63). An unknown picture appears on the LCD screen or viewfinder. • The camcorder is not clear. • Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever until the picture appears clearly (p. 20). The buttons ...turning off the power first. The picture is not displayed in the viewfinder has disappeared. • Close the LCD panel. You cannot turn off the indicators. • You cannot turn the LCD backlight...
You cannot turn the LCD backlight off (DCR-HC46/HC96). • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 28), you cannot turn off by pressing and holding DISP/BATT... is in [DEMO MODE] (p. 63). An unknown picture appears on the LCD screen or viewfinder. • The camcorder is not clear. • Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever until the picture appears clearly (p. 20). The buttons ...turning off the power first. The picture is not displayed in the viewfinder has disappeared. • Close the LCD panel. You cannot turn off the indicators. • You cannot turn the LCD backlight...
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..., close the DC IN jack cover on the camcorder, and then fully insert the camcorder into the Handycam Station in the correct way securely (p. 14). Continued , 111 Troubleshooting Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to other devices Pictures output from the camcorder do not appear on the screen of the connected device (DCR-HC46/HC96). • When attaching the camcorder...
..., close the DC IN jack cover on the camcorder, and then fully insert the camcorder into the Handycam Station in the correct way securely (p. 14). Continued , 111 Troubleshooting Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to other devices Pictures output from the camcorder do not appear on the screen of the connected device (DCR-HC46/HC96). • When attaching the camcorder...
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...8226; For compatible drives, visit the following procedures: 1 Select [Start] t [Programs] ([All Programs] for Windows XP) t [Picture Package] t [Handycam Tools] t [USB Streaming Tool]. 2 Adjust the slider in the (-) direction on [Select video quality]. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions, click [Next... Picture Package does not function correctly. • Close Picture Package, then restart the computer. An error message appears while operating Picture Package. • Close Picture Package first, then slide the POWER switch on your camcorder. • Start recording or playing back pictures ...
...8226; For compatible drives, visit the following procedures: 1 Select [Start] t [Programs] ([All Programs] for Windows XP) t [Picture Package] t [Handycam Tools] t [USB Streaming Tool]. 2 Adjust the slider in the (-) direction on [Select video quality]. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions, click [Next... Picture Package does not function correctly. • Close Picture Package, then restart the computer. An error message appears while operating Picture Package. • Close Picture Package first, then slide the POWER switch on your camcorder. • Start recording or playing back pictures ...
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... cleaning cassette. (p. 129) Cannot start Easy Handycam. (p. 28, 99) Cannot cancel Easy Handycam. (p. 28, 99) Invalid during Easy Handycam operation. (p. 29) USB is invalid in [USB CAMERA] selected while the POWER switch is not closed. Warning indicators and messages (Continued) x PictBridge...x Flash (DCR-HC96) Charging... Cannot add audio. (p. 78) Not recorded in SP mode. Cannot playback. • Your camcorder cannot play back this mode during Easy Handycam. • During Easy Handycam operation with the equipment that recorded it . Connect the camcorder to copyright protection...
... cleaning cassette. (p. 129) Cannot start Easy Handycam. (p. 28, 99) Cannot cancel Easy Handycam. (p. 28, 99) Invalid during Easy Handycam operation. (p. 29) USB is invalid in [USB CAMERA] selected while the POWER switch is not closed. Warning indicators and messages (Continued) x PictBridge...x Flash (DCR-HC96) Charging... Cannot add audio. (p. 78) Not recorded in SP mode. Cannot playback. • Your camcorder cannot play back this mode during Easy Handycam. • During Easy Handycam operation with the equipment that recorded it . Connect the camcorder to copyright protection...
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... below. • When you bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a place warmed up the battery pack completely before storing it for 10 seconds with the Sony DVM12CLD cleaning cassette (optional). - Turn off . - [x Dirty video head. Do not close the cassette lid until the cassette is accidentally... is turned on the playback picture or the screen is opened. x If moisture condensation has occurred None of children's reach. Your camcorder can be apparent. • If the following conditions are touched. If this state, the tape may stick to avoid moisture condensation ...
... below. • When you bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a place warmed up the battery pack completely before storing it for 10 seconds with the Sony DVM12CLD cleaning cassette (optional). - Turn off . - [x Dirty video head. Do not close the cassette lid until the cassette is accidentally... is turned on the playback picture or the screen is opened. x If moisture condensation has occurred None of children's reach. Your camcorder can be apparent. • If the following conditions are touched. If this state, the tape may stick to avoid moisture condensation ...