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...No.: DCR-HC96 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. "First Step Guide" for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of cassette you call upon your authority to a computer and using the supplied software (stored on use mini DV cassettes marked with the Handycam Station ... be used with the limits for connecting the camcorder to operate this equipment. CAUTION You are designed to be used in a particular installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used with . Notes • DCR-HC46 is to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference ...
...No.: DCR-HC96 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. "First Step Guide" for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of cassette you call upon your authority to a computer and using the supplied software (stored on use mini DV cassettes marked with the Handycam Station ... be used with the limits for connecting the camcorder to operate this equipment. CAUTION You are designed to be used in a particular installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used with . Notes • DCR-HC46 is to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference ...
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... correct way, and not forcibly to avoid damaging the terminal, or cause a malfunction 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 to slide the POWER switch to another device with a USB or i.LINK...
... correct way, and not forcibly to avoid damaging the terminal, or cause a malfunction 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 to slide the POWER switch to another device with a USB or i.LINK...
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...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... tape 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...
...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... tape 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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...Package Ver.1.5.1" (1) (p. 86) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) 12 AC Adaptor (1) (p. 13) 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.... 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.
...Package Ver.1.5.1" (1) (p. 86) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) 12 AC Adaptor (1) (p. 13) 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.... 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.
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...: 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 the DC IN jack on the Handycam Station for the DCRHC36. For DCR-HC46/HC96: DC IN jack With the v mark facing up Continued , 13 Step 2: Charging the battery...
...: 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 the DC IN jack on the Handycam Station for the DCRHC36. For DCR-HC46/HC96: DC IN jack With the v mark facing up Continued , 13 Step 2: Charging the battery...
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... jack. CHG (charge) lamp The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. • When inserting the camcorder into the Handycam Station securely, all the way to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. For DCR-HC46/HC96: To charge the battery pack using only the AC Adaptor Turn off when the battery is...
... jack. CHG (charge) lamp The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. • When inserting the camcorder into the Handycam Station securely, all the way to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. For DCR-HC46/HC96: To charge the battery pack using only the AC Adaptor Turn off when the battery is...
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... Started To the wall outlet AC Adaptor Power cord For DCR-HC46/HC96: To remove your camcorder and the Handycam Station. 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 with DCR-HC46/HC96 Recording time Approximate time (min.) available when you...
... Started To the wall outlet AC Adaptor Power cord For DCR-HC46/HC96: To remove your camcorder and the Handycam Station. 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 with DCR-HC46/HC96 Recording time Approximate time (min.) available when you...
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...- On the charging/recording/playback time • Times measured with the DCR-HC46/HC96, even when the power cord is damaged. - On the AC Adaptor • Use the nearby wall outlet when using your camcorder or the Handycam Station supplied with the camcorder at 25°C (77°F). (10 - 30 °C ... use your camcorder in a narrow space, such as the AC Adaptor is connected to OFF (CHG). • The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or the Battery Info (p. 35) will not be supplied from the wall outlet immediately if any metallic objects. DCR-HC46 Battery pack ...
...- On the charging/recording/playback time • Times measured with the DCR-HC46/HC96, even when the power cord is damaged. - On the AC Adaptor • Use the nearby wall outlet when using your camcorder or the Handycam Station supplied with the camcorder at 25°C (77°F). (10 - 30 °C ... use your camcorder in a narrow space, such as the AC Adaptor is connected to OFF (CHG). • The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or the Battery Info (p. 35) will not be supplied from the wall outlet immediately if any metallic objects. DCR-HC46 Battery pack ...
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... the (TIME/ LANGU.) menu (p. 44, 69). DISP GUIDE EXPOSURE FADER Touch [MENU] during Easy Handycam operation (p. 28). 2 Touch [DISP GUIDE]. Continued , 21 DISP GUIDE END The indicators vary depending on or off. DISP/BATT INFO DCR-HC36/ HC46 DCR-HC96 Touch the button on the LCD screen. • Perform the same actions as explained...
... the (TIME/ LANGU.) menu (p. 44, 69). DISP GUIDE EXPOSURE FADER Touch [MENU] during Easy Handycam operation (p. 28). 2 Touch [DISP GUIDE]. Continued , 21 DISP GUIDE END The indicators vary depending on or off. DISP/BATT INFO DCR-HC36/ HC46 DCR-HC96 Touch the button on the LCD screen. • Perform the same actions as explained...
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... • 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 do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable 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 the date and time, the [CLOCK ...
... • 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 do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable 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 the date and time, the [CLOCK ...
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... 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. Window Lid The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up. Push... . 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 Station.
... 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. Window Lid The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up. Push... . 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 Station.
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... slide it while pressing the green button. The screen font size increases for easy viewing. DCR-HC36/HC46: Remove the lens cap (p. 18). DCR-HC36: B A DCR-HC36/ HC46 DCR-HC96 D E If the POWER switch is set to adjust the focus. When disappears, the... image has been recorded. *1 Movies are recorded in [FINE] quality on a "Memory Stick Duo." 28 To stop recording, press F again. 2 Press EASY A. Recording/Playback Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam) With this Easy Handycam...
... slide it while pressing the green button. The screen font size increases for easy viewing. DCR-HC36/HC46: Remove the lens cap (p. 18). DCR-HC36: B A DCR-HC36/ HC46 DCR-HC96 D E If the POWER switch is set to adjust the focus. When disappears, the... image has been recorded. *1 Movies are recorded in [FINE] quality on a "Memory Stick Duo." 28 To stop recording, press F again. 2 Press EASY A. Recording/Playback Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam) With this Easy Handycam...
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...BATT INFO button (p. 20) • For DCR-HC46/HC96: WIDE SELECT button (in the CAMERA-MEMORY mode) (p. 26) 29 A C AB C B A Stop B Play/Pause toggles C Rewind/Fast forward MENU A Tape playback B Previous/Next C Delete (p. 80) x To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY A again. Almost all the ...settings return to the default setting automatically (p. 46). • is not displayed during Easy Handycam operation. • Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you want to add any effects or settings to the previous status. Still images Touch t / to turn on...
...BATT INFO button (p. 20) • For DCR-HC46/HC96: WIDE SELECT button (in the CAMERA-MEMORY mode) (p. 26) 29 A C AB C B A Stop B Play/Pause toggles C Rewind/Fast forward MENU A Tape playback B Previous/Next C Delete (p. 80) x To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY A again. Almost all the ...settings return to the default setting automatically (p. 46). • is not displayed during Easy Handycam operation. • Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you want to add any effects or settings to the previous status. Still images Touch t / to turn on...
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...on the screen. 6 0 min 0:00:00 P-MENU If the tape counter is set to CAMERATAPE. 40 *2 Not available during Easy Handycam operation. • Aim the Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to locate later on -screen image when you want to the time code...(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 want to operate your camcorder (p. 35). • To change the battery, see page 131. Searching quickly for a desired scene (Zero...
...on the screen. 6 0 min 0:00:00 P-MENU If the tape counter is set to CAMERATAPE. 40 *2 Not available during Easy Handycam operation. • Aim the Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to locate later on -screen image when you want to the time code...(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 want to operate your camcorder (p. 35). • To change the battery, see page 131. Searching quickly for a desired scene (Zero...
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... on a TV You can connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the 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... a malfunction. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. • For DCR-HC46/HC96: Do not insert/eject the cassette while your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or a VCR using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. ...
... on a TV You can connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the 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... a malfunction. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. • For DCR-HC46/HC96: Do not insert/eject the cassette while your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or a VCR using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. ...
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... cable to both equipped with S VIDEO (optional) When connecting to the playback picture. B A/V connecting cable with A/V jacks (p. 84). A A/V connecting cable (supplied) For DCR-HC46/HC96: The Handycam Station and your camcorder to [4:3], or when the picture's aspect ratio switches between 16:9 and 4:3, the image may jitter. • On some 4:3 TVs, the still image recorded...
... cable to both equipped with S VIDEO (optional) When connecting to the playback picture. B A/V connecting cable with A/V jacks (p. 84). A A/V connecting cable (supplied) For DCR-HC46/HC96: The Handycam Station and your camcorder to [4:3], or when the picture's aspect ratio switches between 16:9 and 4:3, the image may jitter. • On some 4:3 TVs, the still image recorded...
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... menu items normally (p. 29). 45 If you decide not to change the setting, touch to return to use menu items during Easy Handycam operation is not displayed during Easy Handycam operation (p. 28). 60min EASY STBY MENU 1 Touch [MENU]. After finishing the settings, touch . The menu index screen appears. 2 Select the ... menu. 3 Change your item setting. If you decide not to change the setting, touch to return to the previous screen. • Cancel Easy Handycam operation to the previous screen. Using the Menu After finishing the settings, touch t (close) to hide the menu screen.
... menu items normally (p. 29). 45 If you decide not to change the setting, touch to return to use menu items during Easy Handycam operation is not displayed during Easy Handycam operation (p. 28). 60min EASY STBY MENU 1 Touch [MENU]. After finishing the settings, touch . The menu index screen appears. 2 Select the ... menu. 3 Change your item setting. If you decide not to change the setting, touch to return to the previous screen. • Cancel Easy Handycam operation to the previous screen. Using the Menu After finishing the settings, touch t (close) to hide the menu screen.
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...ALL ERASE - NEW FOLDER - MEMORY PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam z - z - z - z - z - - - - - z z z z - MOVIE SET - FORMAT - FILE NO. - PB FOLDER - z - z - - - z - - - - - - - - - AUTO AUTO - z - z z -*6 - z - - - z - ON OFF - During Easy Handycam operation, the following settings are automatically applied (p. 28... z SUPER NS*1 z NS LIGHT z COLOR SLOW S z ZEBRA*1 z SELF-TIMER z DIGITAL ZOOM z WIDE SELECT*3 z STEADYSHOT z PROGRES.REC*1 z MEMORY SET menu (p. 55) STILL SET - z -*6 46
...ALL ERASE - NEW FOLDER - MEMORY PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam z - z - z - z - z - - - - - z z z z - MOVIE SET - FORMAT - FILE NO. - PB FOLDER - z - z - - - z - - - - - - - - - AUTO AUTO - z - z z -*6 - z - - - z - ON OFF - During Easy Handycam operation, the following settings are automatically applied (p. 28... z SUPER NS*1 z NS LIGHT z COLOR SLOW S z ZEBRA*1 z SELF-TIMER z DIGITAL ZOOM z WIDE SELECT*3 z STEADYSHOT z PROGRES.REC*1 z MEMORY SET menu (p. 55) STILL SET - z -*6 46
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... - z Using the Menu Continued , 47 EFFECT z PICT. END SEARCH z MEMORY PLAY/EDIT - - - z - z *1 DCR-HC96 *2 DCR-HC36/HC46 *3 DCR-HC36 *4 DCR-HC46/HC96 *5 Cannot be operated in the CAMERA-TAPE mode. *6 The setting value before entering Easy Handycam operation will be retained. OFF OFF OFF - D. DEMO MODE z PictBridge PRINT - REC MOVIE - z - - - - menu (p. 59) FADER z SLIDE SHOW - EFFECT z FRAME...
... - z Using the Menu Continued , 47 EFFECT z PICT. END SEARCH z MEMORY PLAY/EDIT - - - z - z *1 DCR-HC96 *2 DCR-HC36/HC46 *3 DCR-HC36 *4 DCR-HC46/HC96 *5 Cannot be operated in the CAMERA-TAPE mode. *6 The setting value before entering Easy Handycam operation will be retained. OFF OFF OFF - D. DEMO MODE z PictBridge PRINT - REC MOVIE - z - - - - menu (p. 59) FADER z SLIDE SHOW - EFFECT z FRAME...
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...) REC MODE z AUDIO MODE z VOLUME - z LCD/VF SET z z z A/V t DV OUT*1 VIDEO INPUT*1 - - z REMOTE CTRL z z z REC LAMP*1 z z - z - MULTI-SOUND - menu (p. 69) CLOCK SET z z z WORLD TIME z z z LANGUAGE z z z *1 DCR-HC96 *2 DCR-HC36/HC46 *3 DCR-HC36 *4 DCR-HC46/HC96 *5 Cannot be operated in the CAMERA-TAPE mode. *6 The setting value before entering Easy Handycam operation will be retained. z -
...) REC MODE z AUDIO MODE z VOLUME - z LCD/VF SET z z z A/V t DV OUT*1 VIDEO INPUT*1 - - z REMOTE CTRL z z z REC LAMP*1 z z - z - MULTI-SOUND - menu (p. 69) CLOCK SET z z z WORLD TIME z z z LANGUAGE z z z *1 DCR-HC96 *2 DCR-HC36/HC46 *3 DCR-HC36 *4 DCR-HC46/HC96 *5 Cannot be operated in the CAMERA-TAPE mode. *6 The setting value before entering Easy Handycam operation will be retained. z -