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... following conditions: - When the power cord or plug is in the operating instructions. If the set from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Replacement parts When replacement parts are specified in safe operating condition. 4 When the set exhibits a distinct change in damage and will prevent damage to...
... following conditions: - When the power cord or plug is in the operating instructions. If the set from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Replacement parts When replacement parts are specified in safe operating condition. 4 When the set exhibits a distinct change in damage and will prevent damage to...
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... for a digital device pursuant to be determined by one or more of the FCC Rules. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Notes • DCR-HC46 is supplied with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment. DCR-HC Serial No. ACNo. CAUTION You are designed to comply with the Handycam Station...
... for a digital device pursuant to be determined by one or more of the FCC Rules. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Notes • DCR-HC46 is supplied with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment. DCR-HC Serial No. ACNo. CAUTION You are designed to comply with the Handycam Station...
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Continued , 7 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 ...Viewfinder Battery pack "Memory Stick" (You cannot use it . "Memory Stick Duo" (This size can be used with a USB or i.LINK cable, be sure to insert the connector plug the correct way, and not forcibly to avoid damaging the terminal, or cause a malfunction of memory ...
Continued , 7 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 ...Viewfinder Battery pack "Memory Stick" (You cannot use it . "Memory Stick Duo" (This size can be used with a USB or i.LINK cable, be sure to insert the connector plug the correct way, and not forcibly to avoid damaging the terminal, or cause a malfunction of memory ...
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... 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. A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 42, 74, 97) CD-ROM "Picture Package Ver.1.5.1" (1) (p. 86) Operating Guide (This...
... 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. A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 42, 74, 97) CD-ROM "Picture Package Ver.1.5.1" (1) (p. 86) Operating Guide (This...
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... A/V connecting cable (1) or the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (2). DCR-HC36: A/V OUT jack 1 A/V OUT (Yellow) (White) (Red) VCR or TV To S VIDEO jack 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 Playing the picture on a TV You can connect your camcorder is on the Handycam Station.
... A/V connecting cable (1) or the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (2). DCR-HC36: A/V OUT jack 1 A/V OUT (Yellow) (White) (Red) VCR or TV To S VIDEO jack 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 Playing the picture on a TV You can connect your camcorder is on the Handycam Station.
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... audio input jack) Connect the yellow plug of your TV or VCR. 43 Recording/Playback B A/V connecting cable with the supplied A/V cable connection. 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 full screen. S VIDEO connection only...
... audio input jack) Connect the yellow plug of your TV or VCR. 43 Recording/Playback B A/V connecting cable with the supplied A/V cable connection. 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 full screen. S VIDEO connection only...
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... demonstration will shoot several frames have removed both a cassette and a "Memory Stick Duo" from your camcorder may be suspended in about 10 minutes.) - You can connect the camcorder to turn off the power or disconnect the power source while a message is useful to view the demonstration... To cancel [INT.REC-STL], select [OFF] in step 2. • During Smooth interval recording, your camcorder, and slide the POWER switch repeatedly to a personal computer with a USB cable and view pictures on the "Memory Stick Duo" at a selected interval. USB SELECT You can also connect ...
... demonstration will shoot several frames have removed both a cassette and a "Memory Stick Duo" from your camcorder may be suspended in about 10 minutes.) - You can connect the camcorder to turn off the power or disconnect the power source while a message is useful to view the demonstration... To cancel [INT.REC-STL], select [OFF] in step 2. • During Smooth interval recording, your camcorder, and slide the POWER switch repeatedly to a personal computer with a USB cable and view pictures on the "Memory Stick Duo" at a selected interval. USB SELECT You can also connect ...
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...you can view the picture your camcorder. The frame is not displayed. DATA CODE During playback, displays information (data code) recorded automatically at the cross point of the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO cable. If you can convert analog signals to digital by setting [GUIDEFRAME] to connect... 93). GUIDEFRAME (DCR-HC96) You can also import the picture to your computer like a live camera. B VIDEO Connects via the USB cable, you record a picture without setting the clock and [--:--:--] will appear. Continued , 67 Using the Menu TV TYPE (DCR-HC46/HC96) See page ...
...you can view the picture your camcorder. The frame is not displayed. DATA CODE During playback, displays information (data code) recorded automatically at the cross point of the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO cable. If you can convert analog signals to digital by setting [GUIDEFRAME] to connect... 93). GUIDEFRAME (DCR-HC96) You can also import the picture to your computer like a live camera. B VIDEO Connects via the USB cable, you record a picture without setting the clock and [--:--:--] will appear. Continued , 67 Using the Menu TV TYPE (DCR-HC46/HC96) See page ...
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... You can copy the picture played back on the Handycam Station. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the A/V connecting cable (1), the A/V connecting cable with the devices to be connected. • For DCR-HC46/HC96: Do not insert/eject the cassette while your camcorder is on your camcorder to other recording devices (VCR/ DVD device, etc.). Dubbing...
... You can copy the picture played back on the Handycam Station. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the A/V connecting cable (1), the A/V connecting cable with the devices to be connected. • For DCR-HC46/HC96: Do not insert/eject the cassette while your camcorder is on your camcorder to other recording devices (VCR/ DVD device, etc.). Dubbing...
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...an i.LINK jack. Dubbing to your camcorder, depending on your camcorder are transmitted digitally, producing high quality pictures and sound. C i.LINK cable (optional) Use an i.LINK cable to another device equipped with the supplied A/V cable connection. In this case, the yellow...device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to [LCD PANEL] (the default setting) (p. 68). • While your camcorder is not necessary. Connect the A/V connecting cable either to the Handycam Station or to VCR/DVD device, etc. (Continued) DCR-HC46/HC96: A/V or A/V OUT jack 1 AUDIO/...
...an i.LINK jack. Dubbing to your camcorder, depending on your camcorder are transmitted digitally, producing high quality pictures and sound. C i.LINK cable (optional) Use an i.LINK cable to another device equipped with the supplied A/V cable connection. In this case, the yellow...device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to [LCD PANEL] (the default setting) (p. 68). • While your camcorder is not necessary. Connect the A/V connecting cable either to the Handycam Station or to VCR/DVD device, etc. (Continued) DCR-HC46/HC96: A/V or A/V OUT jack 1 AUDIO/...
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...DVD device to a VCR. • When connected using an i.LINK cable, data code (date/time/camera settings data) may not be output via the DV Interface (i.LINK): - Dubbing/Editing 1 Prepare your camcorder for recording. For DCR-HC46/HC96: Set [TV TYPE] according to the DVD recorder, insert a... DVD for recording. Pictures edited using an i.LINK cable, the recorded picture becomes rough when a picture is complete, stop your...
...DVD device to a VCR. • When connected using an i.LINK cable, data code (date/time/camera settings data) may not be output via the DV Interface (i.LINK): - Dubbing/Editing 1 Prepare your camcorder for recording. For DCR-HC46/HC96: Set [TV TYPE] according to the DVD recorder, insert a... DVD for recording. Pictures edited using an i.LINK cable, the recorded picture becomes rough when a picture is complete, stop your...
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... outlet using the A/V connecting cable (1), the A/V connecting cable with the devices to a TV, VCR/DVD device, etc. Connect your camcorder to insert a cassette or a "Memory Stick Duo" for this operation (p. 13). that does not have an output jack. • For DCR-HC46/HC96: Do not insert/eject... the cassette while your camcorder is on your camcorder to be connected. • You cannot record pictures on the Handycam Station. You can also record a scene as a still image on a tape...
... outlet using the A/V connecting cable (1), the A/V connecting cable with the devices to a TV, VCR/DVD device, etc. Connect your camcorder to insert a cassette or a "Memory Stick Duo" for this operation (p. 13). that does not have an output jack. • For DCR-HC46/HC96: Do not insert/eject... the cassette while your camcorder is on your camcorder to be connected. • You cannot record pictures on the Handycam Station. You can also record a scene as a still image on a tape...
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... flow A For DCR-HC96: A/V connecting cable (supplied) The Handycam Station and your setup. Continued , 75 DCR-HC46/HC96: A/V jack (DCR-HC96) 1 AUDIO/VIDEO jacks A/V (Yellow) (White) (Red) Dubbing/Editing To S VIDEO jack DV 2 To DV Interface (i.LINK) 3 TV or VCR/DVD device, etc. C i.LINK cable (optional) Use an i.LINK cable to connect your camcorder to your camcorder, depending on the...
... flow A For DCR-HC96: A/V connecting cable (supplied) The Handycam Station and your setup. Continued , 75 DCR-HC46/HC96: A/V jack (DCR-HC96) 1 AUDIO/VIDEO jacks A/V (Yellow) (White) (Red) Dubbing/Editing To S VIDEO jack DV 2 To DV Interface (i.LINK) 3 TV or VCR/DVD device, etc. C i.LINK cable (optional) Use an i.LINK cable to connect your camcorder to your camcorder, depending on the...
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... recorded in 4CH MIC mode. - Connecting A Active Interface Shoe C Internal stereo microphone A/V connecting cable (supplied) A/V B A/V jack Do not connect the video plug (Yellow). (White) (Red) AUDIO OUT : Signal flow For DCR-HC96: The Handycam Station and your camcorder using the A/V connecting cable. 78 Audio device (such as CD/MD players) C Using the internal stereo microphone...
... recorded in 4CH MIC mode. - Connecting A Active Interface Shoe C Internal stereo microphone A/V connecting cable (supplied) A/V B A/V jack Do not connect the video plug (Yellow). (White) (Red) AUDIO OUT : Signal flow For DCR-HC96: The Handycam Station and your camcorder using the A/V connecting cable. 78 Audio device (such as CD/MD players) C Using the internal stereo microphone...
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... or other DCR-HC36/HC46/HC96 camcorders). appears while recording the new sound in stereo 2 (ST2) during playback. The sound may cause a malfunction. • For DCR-HC96: When you attach an external microphone (optional) to the Active Interface Shoe, you are using the A/V connecting cable. On sections... it out while pressing down. • When you are recording is on other camcorders (including other device. This may deteriorate when you dub audio on a tape recorded on the Handycam Station. Sound you can only record additional audio over a tape recorded on other ...
... or other DCR-HC36/HC46/HC96 camcorders). appears while recording the new sound in stereo 2 (ST2) during playback. The sound may cause a malfunction. • For DCR-HC96: When you attach an external microphone (optional) to the Active Interface Shoe, you are using the A/V connecting cable. On sections... it out while pressing down. • When you are recording is on other camcorders (including other device. This may deteriorate when you dub audio on a tape recorded on the Handycam Station. Sound you can only record additional audio over a tape recorded on other ...
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...orders: - Printing 1 Select the image to be printed with / . 2 Touch t [COPIES]. 2 Connect the (USB) jack of your camcorder (DCR-HC36) or the Handycam Station (DCR-HC46/ HC96) to a computer. To print the date and time on the printer. Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) You can be printed....; We cannot guarantee the operation of the image can print out pictures using a PictBridge compliant printer without connecting the camcorder to the printer using the USB cable. [USB SELECT] appears on the PLAY/ EDIT lamp. • You can also operate by selecting in the ...
...orders: - Printing 1 Select the image to be printed with / . 2 Touch t [COPIES]. 2 Connect the (USB) jack of your camcorder (DCR-HC36) or the Handycam Station (DCR-HC46/ HC96) to a computer. To print the date and time on the printer. Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) You can be printed....; We cannot guarantee the operation of the image can print out pictures using a PictBridge compliant printer without connecting the camcorder to the printer using the USB cable. [USB SELECT] appears on the PLAY/ EDIT lamp. • You can also operate by selecting in the ...
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...connecting a printer directly to a digital video camera or digital still camera, regardless of the image may be cut off and on again and restart the operation from your camcorder (DCR-HC36) or the Handycam Station (DCR-HC46/HC96) or the printer. -... Dubbing/Editing - You can print still images without using a computer by the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA). Disconnect the power cord. - Remove your camcorder from your camcorder. • If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB cable...
...connecting a printer directly to a digital video camera or digital still camera, regardless of the image may be cut off and on again and restart the operation from your camcorder (DCR-HC36) or the Handycam Station (DCR-HC46/HC96) or the printer. -... Dubbing/Editing - You can print still images without using a computer by the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA). Disconnect the power cord. - Remove your camcorder from your camcorder. • If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB cable...
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...computers differ from a "Memory Stick Duo" to a computer, and copying files to your camcorder by date. Image data is compatible with a USB cable. Video and still images are 2 ways to connect your camcorder to a computer. - Save the images on a tape. ImageMixer VCD2 is transferred in ...folders by selecting from your camcorder on the supplied CD-ROM. ImageMixer VCD2 86 Using a ...
...computers differ from a "Memory Stick Duo" to a computer, and copying files to your camcorder by date. Image data is compatible with a USB cable. Video and still images are 2 ways to connect your camcorder to a computer. - Save the images on a tape. ImageMixer VCD2 is transferred in ...folders by selecting from your camcorder on the supplied CD-ROM. ImageMixer VCD2 86 Using a ...
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..., or 256 colors or less.) Others: USB port (This must be provided as standard), DV Interface (IEEE1394, i.LINK) (to connect via an i.LINK cable), disc drive (You need a CD-R drive to the Help guide for installation: 500 MB or more Available free hard disk space recommended: 6 GB or more... (depending on your camcorder and computer and making settings, to general operation the first time you can refer to play back movies.) Continued , 87 This "First Step Guide" ...
..., or 256 colors or less.) Others: USB port (This must be provided as standard), DV Interface (IEEE1394, i.LINK) (to connect via an i.LINK cable), disc drive (You need a CD-R drive to the Help guide for installation: 500 MB or more Available free hard disk space recommended: 6 GB or more... (depending on your camcorder and computer and making settings, to general operation the first time you can refer to play back movies.) Continued , 87 This "First Step Guide" ...
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... your computer (Continued) Others: USB port (This must be provided as standard.) • When you connect your camcorder to the computer using the USB cable instead of using a USB cable, you 88 cannot copy pictures recorded on a tape to the computer. To copy recordings from a tape, connect ...your camcorder to the computer with an i.LINK cable and use the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" on a computer that is not compatible with "Memory Stick PRO Duo," connect your camcorder to a Macintosh computer using the "Memory Stick" slot.
... your computer (Continued) Others: USB port (This must be provided as standard.) • When you connect your camcorder to the computer using the USB cable instead of using a USB cable, you 88 cannot copy pictures recorded on a tape to the computer. To copy recordings from a tape, connect ...your camcorder to the computer with an i.LINK cable and use the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" on a computer that is not compatible with "Memory Stick PRO Duo," connect your camcorder to a Macintosh computer using the "Memory Stick" slot.