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... slots and openings must never be blocked or covered. - For those sets designed to the plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord exits from battery power, or other materials. - This plug will fit into the set should still fail to fit, contact your dealer or local power company. Do not...
... slots and openings must never be blocked or covered. - For those sets designed to the plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord exits from battery power, or other materials. - This plug will fit into the set should still fail to fit, contact your dealer or local power company. Do not...
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...FCC Rules. This Class B digital apparatus complies with the specified type only. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC36 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. CAUTION Replace the battery with Canadian ICES-003. ...visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC46 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ...
...FCC Rules. This Class B digital apparatus complies with the specified type only. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC36 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. CAUTION Replace the battery with Canadian ICES-003. ...visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC46 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ...
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...and precautions" (p. 128). • Before connecting your camcorder 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 ... Memory Stick Duo Adaptor LCD panel Shoe cover (DCR-HC96) • The camcorder is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. Types of "Memory Stick" you insert the camcorder into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. Viewfinder Battery pack "Memory Stick" (You cannot use it ...
...and precautions" (p. 128). • Before connecting your camcorder 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 ... Memory Stick Duo Adaptor LCD panel Shoe cover (DCR-HC96) • The camcorder is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. Types of "Memory Stick" you insert the camcorder into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. Viewfinder Battery pack "Memory Stick" (You cannot use it ...
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... IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 3 Read this 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... or a "Memory Stick Duo 24 Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture (DCR-HC46/HC96 26 Recording/Playback 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...
... IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 3 Read this 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... or a "Memory Stick Duo 24 Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture (DCR-HC46/HC96 26 Recording/Playback 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...
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... 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 126 About i.LINK 127 Maintenance and precautions 128...
... 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 126 About i.LINK 127 Maintenance and precautions 128...
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... 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. See page 6, 123, 124, for compatible cassettes and "Memory Stick Duo" for...
... 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. See page 6, 123, 124, for compatible cassettes and "Memory Stick Duo" for...
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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 your camcorder for the DCR-HC46/HC96 or on your camcorder. For DCR-HC46/HC96: DC IN...
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 your camcorder for the DCR-HC46/HC96 or on your camcorder. For DCR-HC46/HC96: DC IN...
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... Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. • You can operate your camcorder connected to the bottom. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the Handycam Station and the DC plug. For DCR-HC46/HC96: To charge the battery pack using only the AC Adaptor Turn off ... 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. The battery pack will not lose its charge in the illustration. For DCR-HC46/HC96: Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN ...
... Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. • You can operate your camcorder connected to the bottom. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the Handycam Station and the DC plug. For DCR-HC46/HC96: To charge the battery pack using only the AC Adaptor Turn off ... 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. The battery pack will not lose its charge in the illustration. For DCR-HC46/HC96: Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN ...
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... 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 as you do when charging the battery pack. Battery pack NP-FP30*1 NP-FP50...
... 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 as you do when charging the battery pack. Battery pack NP-FP30*1 NP-FP50...
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...panel closed . * Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start /stop, turning the power on /off and zooming. DCR-HC46 Battery pack Continuous recording time Typical recording time* NP-FP50 (supplied) 100 55 115 65 115 65 NP-FP70 215 120 240 130 240 130...Approximate time (min.) available when you repeat recording start /stop , turning the power on/off and zooming. Step2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) DCR-HC36 Battery pack Continuous recording time Typical recording time* NP-FP30 (supplied) 85 40 105 50 NP-FP50 120 60 150 75 NP-FP70...
...panel closed . * Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start /stop, turning the power on /off and zooming. DCR-HC46 Battery pack Continuous recording time Typical recording time* NP-FP50 (supplied) 100 55 115 65 115 65 NP-FP70 215 120 240 130 240 130...Approximate time (min.) available when you repeat recording start /stop , turning the power on/off and zooming. Step2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) DCR-HC36 Battery pack Continuous recording time Typical recording time* NP-FP30 (supplied) 85 40 105 50 NP-FP50 120 60 150 75 NP-FP70...
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... - 86°F) is recommended.) • The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder or the Handycam Station supplied with the DCR-HC46/HC96, even when the power cord is worn-out (For Battery Info only). • The power will not be supplied from the wall outlet immediately if any malfunction...
... - 86°F) is recommended.) • The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder or the Handycam Station supplied with the DCR-HC46/HC96, even when the power cord is worn-out (For Battery Info only). • The power will not be supplied from the wall outlet immediately if any malfunction...
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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 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).
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This is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or where you want to save battery power. This setting is convenient during playback operations. For DCR-HC46/HC96: To turn on the LCD screen is clear. • You can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. The ...the best angle to record or play (2). 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 the picture is poor. DISP/BATT INFO 180 degrees (max.) 2 The viewfinder You can view pictures using the viewfinder ...
This is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or where you want to save battery power. This setting is convenient during playback operations. For DCR-HC46/HC96: To turn on the LCD screen is clear. • You can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. The ...the best angle to record or play (2). 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 the picture is poor. DISP/BATT INFO 180 degrees (max.) 2 The viewfinder You can view pictures using the viewfinder ...
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If you do not use your camcorder for [DATA CODE] (During Easy Handycam operation, you can set the date and time again (p. 131). POWER ... starts. • The date and time are not displayed while recording, but they are automatically recorded on your camcorder or change the POWER switch position. • If you turn on the tape, and can be displayed during... and time Getting Started Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. 1 Touch 6 0 min t [MENU]. -:--:-- In that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then set any year up to 12:00 AM. DISP OUTPUT...
If you do not use your camcorder for [DATA CODE] (During Easy Handycam operation, you can set the date and time again (p. 131). POWER ... starts. • The date and time are not displayed while recording, but they are automatically recorded on your camcorder or change the POWER switch position. • If you turn on the tape, and can be displayed during... and time Getting Started Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. 1 Touch 6 0 min t [MENU]. -:--:-- In that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then set any year up to 12:00 AM. DISP OUTPUT...
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... 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 power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. DCR-HC96: Access lamp To eject a "Memory Stick Duo" Lightly push in once and slide out the... until it may be careful that the "Memory Stick Duo" does not pop out and drop. For details, see page 56. 1 Open the LCD panel. DCR-HC36/HC46: Access lamp With the v mark facing to the LCD screen 25
... 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 power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. DCR-HC96: Access lamp To eject a "Memory Stick Duo" Lightly push in once and slide out the... until it may be careful that the "Memory Stick Duo" does not pop out and drop. For details, see page 56. 1 Open the LCD panel. DCR-HC36/HC46: Access lamp With the v mark facing to the LCD screen 25
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... heat discoloration or dust obscures the lamp. • The flash charge lamp flickers when charging the flash, and remains lit when the battery charge is hard to focus automatically. • Do not use these functions in bright places. To fix the exposure for the selected ...PLUS"] appear.) • To record an image brighter, use Super NightShot plus function use infrared light. To record in dark places (NightShot plus) (DCR-HC36/HC46 3 Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch 3 to the original colors, use Color Slow Shutter function (p. 53). • The NightShot plus and Super NightShot ...
... heat discoloration or dust obscures the lamp. • The flash charge lamp flickers when charging the flash, and remains lit when the battery charge is hard to focus automatically. • Do not use these functions in bright places. To fix the exposure for the selected ...PLUS"] appear.) • To record an image brighter, use Super NightShot plus function use infrared light. To record in dark places (NightShot plus) (DCR-HC36/HC46 3 Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch 3 to the original colors, use Color Slow Shutter function (p. 53). • The NightShot plus and Super NightShot ...
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...; The recording lamp flashes if the remaining tape or battery power is displayed. You can view the battery information for about 7 seconds. O Speaker Playback sound come out from the speaker. • For how to operate your camcorder. Recording capacity (approx.) To turn off the operation confirmation... You cannot change the zoom speed with the zoom buttons 5 on Personal Menu are not initialized.) 35 K Internal stereo microphone For DCR-HC96: An Active Interface Shoe compatible microphone will take precedence when connected (p. 78). To initialize the settings (RESET qf Press RESET ...
...; The recording lamp flashes if the remaining tape or battery power is displayed. You can view the battery information for about 7 seconds. O Speaker Playback sound come out from the speaker. • For how to operate your camcorder. Recording capacity (approx.) To turn off the operation confirmation... You cannot change the zoom speed with the zoom buttons 5 on Personal Menu are not initialized.) 35 K Internal stereo microphone For DCR-HC96: An Active Interface Shoe compatible microphone will take precedence when connected (p. 78). To initialize the settings (RESET qf Press RESET ...
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... during recording/playback Recording movies In the CAMERA-TAPE mode 123 45 Recording still images 81 60min 101 90 3.0M FINE qa 11 67 A Remaining battery (approx.) B Recording mode (SP or LP) (65) C Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) D Recording: Tape counter (hour: minute: ...39) G Personal Menu button (44) In the CAMERA-MEMORY mode A B C D E P-MENU qs 7 H Recording folder (59) I Image size (26, 56) (DCR-HC46/HC96) J Quality ( or ) (56) K "Memory Stick Duo" indicator and the number of images that can check them as [DATA CODE] during recording and the camera...
... during recording/playback Recording movies In the CAMERA-TAPE mode 123 45 Recording still images 81 60min 101 90 3.0M FINE qa 11 67 A Remaining battery (approx.) B Recording mode (SP or LP) (65) C Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) D Recording: Tape counter (hour: minute: ...39) G Personal Menu button (44) In the CAMERA-MEMORY mode A B C D E P-MENU qs 7 H Recording folder (59) I Image size (26, 56) (DCR-HC46/HC96) J Quality ( or ) (56) K "Memory Stick Duo" indicator and the number of images that can check them as [DATA CODE] during recording and the camera...
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The tape counter returns to operate your camcorder (p. 35). • To change the battery, see page 131. The tape counter is reset to "0:00:00" and appears on . Remote Commander Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander....MEMORY*2 F Transmitter G REC START/STOP (p. 28, 30) H Power zoom (p. 32, 34) I DISPLAY (p. 21) J Memory control buttons (Index*2, -/+, Memory playback) (p. 31) *1 Not available during Easy Handycam operation with the POWER switch is not displayed, press DISPLAY 9. 2 Press STOP 4 when you press this button will be recorded onto the "Memory Stick Duo...
The tape counter returns to operate your camcorder (p. 35). • To change the battery, see page 131. The tape counter is reset to "0:00:00" and appears on . Remote Commander Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander....MEMORY*2 F Transmitter G REC START/STOP (p. 28, 30) H Power zoom (p. 32, 34) I DISPLAY (p. 21) J Memory control buttons (Index*2, -/+, Memory playback) (p. 31) *1 Not available during Easy Handycam operation with the POWER switch is not displayed, press DISPLAY 9. 2 Press STOP 4 when you press this button will be recorded onto the "Memory Stick Duo...
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...the screen. WHITE BAL. (White balance) You can adjust [EXPOSURE] and [FADER] while using fixed exposure, select [AUTO] and aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color balance adjustment. B AUTO The white balance is adjusted automatically. 50 OUTDOOR ( )... lamps in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. • Do not shake your camcorder outdoors or brought it indoors after you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] is selected, taken your camcorder while is adjusted to fill the screen under sodium lamps or incandescent-like color lamps ONE...
...the screen. WHITE BAL. (White balance) You can adjust [EXPOSURE] and [FADER] while using fixed exposure, select [AUTO] and aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color balance adjustment. B AUTO The white balance is adjusted automatically. 50 OUTDOOR ( )... lamps in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. • Do not shake your camcorder outdoors or brought it indoors after you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] is selected, taken your camcorder while is adjusted to fill the screen under sodium lamps or incandescent-like color lamps ONE...