Operating Guide
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... the camcorder to a computer and using the supplied software (stored on a circuit different from that may cause harmful interference to radio communications. These limits are incompatible (p. 123). 6 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - "First Step Guide" for a digital device ...8226; DCR-HC46 is to be used with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C151 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L25A/L25B. • DCR-HC96 is to be used with the equipment in order to comply with two kinds of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC96 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics ...
... the camcorder to a computer and using the supplied software (stored on a circuit different from that may cause harmful interference to radio communications. These limits are incompatible (p. 123). 6 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - "First Step Guide" for a digital device ...8226; DCR-HC46 is to be used with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C151 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L25A/L25B. • DCR-HC96 is to be used with the equipment in order to comply with two kinds of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC96 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics ...
Operating Guide
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... the 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 insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the...
... the 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 insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the...
Operating Guide
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...blue, or green in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. The number value indicates the amount of light from a subject coming into the lens. • For DCR-HC96: The lens for illustration purposes are captured using your camcorder. • Design and specifications of ... 69). • The illustrations used for effective use. To view your camcorder to a malfunction of the pixels are operational for illustrating the operating procedures. Change the screen language before using a digital still camera, and therefore may cause malfunctions. • Do not aim ...
...blue, or green in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. The number value indicates the amount of light from a subject coming into the lens. • For DCR-HC96: The lens for illustration purposes are captured using your camcorder. • Design and specifications of ... 69). • The illustrations used for effective use. To view your camcorder to a malfunction of the pixels are operational for illustrating the operating procedures. Change the screen language before using a digital still camera, and therefore may cause malfunctions. • Do not aim ...
Operating Guide
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...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 ... (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 (DCR-HC96) To record in dark places (NightShot plus) (DCR-HC36/HC46) To record in dark places (NightShot) (DCR-HC96) ...
...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 ... (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 (DCR-HC96) To record in dark places (NightShot plus) (DCR-HC36/HC46) To record in dark places (NightShot) (DCR-HC96) ...
Operating Guide
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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 126...
... 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 126...
Operating Guide
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...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. For DCR-HC46/HC96: Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack. DCR-HC96: /CHG (charge) lamp DCR-HC46: CHG (charge) lamp 14 The CHG ... the DC IN jack on your camcorder. • You can operate your camcorder connected to the bottom. For DCR-HC46/HC96: To charge the battery pack using only the AC Adaptor Turn off when the battery is fully charged. Insert the camcorder into the Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack...
...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. For DCR-HC46/HC96: Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack. DCR-HC96: /CHG (charge) lamp DCR-HC46: CHG (charge) lamp 14 The CHG ... the DC IN jack on your camcorder. • You can operate your camcorder connected to the bottom. For DCR-HC46/HC96: To charge the battery pack using only the AC Adaptor Turn off when the battery is fully charged. Insert the camcorder into the Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack...
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... 265 NP-FP71 315 NP-FP90 475 LCD panel closed . * Typical recording time shows the time when you use a fully charged battery pack. 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...140 290 160 290 160 385 210 435 240 435 240 • All times measured under the following conditions: Top: Recording with LCD screen. DCR-HC96 Battery pack Continuous recording time Typical recording time* NP-FP50 (supplied) 80 45 85 45 90 50 NP-FP70 170 95 185 100 190 ...
... 265 NP-FP71 315 NP-FP90 475 LCD panel closed . * Typical recording time shows the time when you use a fully charged battery pack. 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...140 290 160 290 160 385 210 435 240 435 240 • All times measured under the following conditions: Top: Recording with LCD screen. DCR-HC96 Battery pack Continuous recording time Typical recording time* NP-FP50 (supplied) 80 45 85 45 90 50 NP-FP70 170 95 185 100 190 ...
Operating Guide
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...during charging, or the Battery Info (p. 35) will not be correctly displayed under which you use your camcorder or the Handycam Station supplied with any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. DCR-HC96 Battery pack LCD panel opened * LCD panel closed NP-FP50 (supplied) 115 140 NP-FP70 240 295...• Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to the DC IN jack of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with the DCR-HC46/HC96, even when the power cord is disconnected from the battery as long as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit ...
...during charging, or the Battery Info (p. 35) will not be correctly displayed under which you use your camcorder or the Handycam Station supplied with any malfunction occurs while using the AC Adaptor. DCR-HC96 Battery pack LCD panel opened * LCD panel closed NP-FP50 (supplied) 115 140 NP-FP70 240 295...• Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to the DC IN jack of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with the DCR-HC46/HC96, even when the power cord is disconnected from the battery as long as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit ...
Operating Guide
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...date and time ([CLOCK SET], p. 23), the next time you turn on the power of your camcorder firmly To record or play back, slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the respective lamp. For DCR-HC96: The lens cover opens automatically when the POWER switch is set to turn on the respective... then fasten the Grip belt. Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder, the current date and time will be displayed on the LCD screen 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." ...
...date and time ([CLOCK SET], p. 23), the next time you turn on the power of your camcorder firmly To record or play back, slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the respective lamp. For DCR-HC96: The lens cover opens automatically when the POWER switch is set to turn on the respective... then fasten the Grip belt. Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder, the current date and time will be displayed on the LCD screen 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." ...
Operating Guide
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... to press buttons on the LCD frame accidentally while using the touch panel. DISP GUIDE EXPOSURE FADER Touch [MENU] during Easy Handycam operation (p. 28). 2 Touch [DISP GUIDE]. DISP/BATT INFO DCR-HC36/ HC46 DCR-HC96 Touch the button on the LCD screen. • Perform the same actions as time code) on the settings. Select the...
... to press buttons on the LCD frame accidentally while using the touch panel. DISP GUIDE EXPOSURE FADER Touch [MENU] during Easy Handycam operation (p. 28). 2 Touch [DISP GUIDE]. DISP/BATT INFO DCR-HC36/ HC46 DCR-HC96 Touch the button on the LCD screen. • Perform the same actions as time code) on the settings. Select the...
Operating Guide
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Do not shake or knock your camcorder is reading/writing data. With the v mark facing to the LCD screen • If you force the "... does not pop out and drop. DCR-HC36/HC46: Access lamp With the v mark facing to the LCD screen 25 DCR-HC96: Access lamp To eject a "Memory Stick Duo" Lightly push in once and slide out the "Memory Stick Duo" alongside the camcorder body. • Do not remove ... or ejecting the "Memory Stick Duo," be damaged. • When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack.
Do not shake or knock your camcorder is reading/writing data. With the v mark facing to the LCD screen • If you force the "... does not pop out and drop. DCR-HC36/HC46: Access lamp With the v mark facing to the LCD screen 25 DCR-HC96: Access lamp To eject a "Memory Stick Duo" Lightly push in once and slide out the "Memory Stick Duo" alongside the camcorder body. • Do not remove ... or ejecting the "Memory Stick Duo," be damaged. • When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack.
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...) mode, black bands appear at the top and bottom of the picture when they are played back. • For the number of the recording picture (DCR-HC46/HC96) By recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode, you can enjoy wide-angle, high-quality pictures. • If you can select up to set [TV... in the angle of view between 4:3 and 16:9 vary depending on the zoom position. • If you can select up to [1.0M] ( ). • For DCR-HC96: Still images will be fixed to CAMERA-TAPE. In the 4:3 mode, you intend to CAMERAMEMORY. In the 4:3 mode, you play back a picture on the "Memory...
...) mode, black bands appear at the top and bottom of the picture when they are played back. • For the number of the recording picture (DCR-HC46/HC96) By recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode, you can enjoy wide-angle, high-quality pictures. • If you can select up to set [TV... in the angle of view between 4:3 and 16:9 vary depending on the zoom position. • If you can select up to [1.0M] ( ). • For DCR-HC96: Still images will be fixed to CAMERA-TAPE. In the 4:3 mode, you intend to CAMERAMEMORY. In the 4:3 mode, you play back a picture on the "Memory...
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...Flashing t Lit Press and hold lightly Press fully to adjust the focus. The screen font size increases for easy viewing. to record. DCR-HC36: B A DCR-HC36/ HC46 DCR-HC96 D E If the POWER switch is set to [REC]. appears on the screen B. 3 Press REC START/STOP F (or C)...cassette. *2 Still images are automatically optimally adjusted, which frees you from detailed adjustments. DCR-HC36/HC46: Remove the lens cap (p. 18). Recording/Playback Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam) With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are recorded in [FINE] quality on a "...
...Flashing t Lit Press and hold lightly Press fully to adjust the focus. The screen font size increases for easy viewing. to record. DCR-HC36: B A DCR-HC36/ HC46 DCR-HC96 D E If the POWER switch is set to [REC]. appears on the screen B. 3 Press REC START/STOP F (or C)...cassette. *2 Still images are automatically optimally adjusted, which frees you from detailed adjustments. DCR-HC36/HC46: Remove the lens cap (p. 18). Recording/Playback Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam) With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are recorded in [FINE] quality on a "...
Operating Guide
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.... To check the latest recording on the respective lamp to image size [0.2M] in 16:9 screen (DCR-HC46/HC96), or [VGA (0.3M)] in the direction of the POWER switch. To delete the picture, touch t [YES]. Lens cover (DCR-HC96) Opens in accordance with the setting of the arrow repeatedly to turn on a "Memory Stick Duo...
.... To check the latest recording on the respective lamp to image size [0.2M] in 16:9 screen (DCR-HC46/HC96), or [VGA (0.3M)] in the direction of the POWER switch. To delete the picture, touch t [YES]. Lens cover (DCR-HC96) Opens in accordance with the setting of the arrow repeatedly to turn on a "Memory Stick Duo...
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 insufficient ambient light. If you want to zoom to a level greater than the following: - 20 × (DCR-HC36) - 12 × (DCR-HC46) - 10 × (DCR-HC96... m (1 to 8 feet). 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 select an 7 appropriate setting. r (Forced flash...
...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 insufficient ambient light. If you want to zoom to a level greater than the following: - 20 × (DCR-HC36) - 12 × (DCR-HC46) - 10 × (DCR-HC96... m (1 to 8 feet). 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 select an 7 appropriate setting. r (Forced flash...
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...(p. 53). • The NightShot plus and Super NightShot plus function (p. 52). To record an image brighter in color in dark places (NightShot) (DCR-HC96 8 Set the NIGHTSHOT switch 8 to the original colors, use Super NightShot function (p. 52). To cancel the back light function, press BACK LIGHT again....manually ([FOCUS], p. 51) when it is hard to focus automatically. • Do not use these functions in dark places (NightShot plus) (DCR-HC36/HC46 3 Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch 3 to fully charge the flash lamp). • If you can change the brightness of the flash lamp before...
...(p. 53). • The NightShot plus and Super NightShot plus function (p. 52). To record an image brighter in color in dark places (NightShot) (DCR-HC96 8 Set the NIGHTSHOT switch 8 to the original colors, use Super NightShot function (p. 52). To cancel the back light function, press BACK LIGHT again....manually ([FOCUS], p. 51) when it is hard to focus automatically. • Do not use these functions in dark places (NightShot plus) (DCR-HC36/HC46 3 Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch 3 to fully charge the flash lamp). • If you can change the brightness of the flash lamp before...
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... recording lamp lights up to adjust the volume, see page 31. K Internal stereo microphone For DCR-HC96: An Active Interface Shoe compatible microphone will take precedence when connected (p. 78). You can view the battery information for about 7 seconds. O Speaker Playback sound come...To turn off the operation confirmation beep (BEEP 4 See [BEEP] on page 59. To initialize the settings (RESET qf Press RESET qf to operate your camcorder. Recording/playback To check the remaining battery (Battery Info qd Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then press DISP/BATT INFO qd. Recording/Playback...
... recording lamp lights up to adjust the volume, see page 31. K Internal stereo microphone For DCR-HC96: An Active Interface Shoe compatible microphone will take precedence when connected (p. 78). You can view the battery information for about 7 seconds. O Speaker Playback sound come...To turn off the operation confirmation beep (BEEP 4 See [BEEP] on page 59. To initialize the settings (RESET qf Press RESET qf to operate your camcorder. Recording/playback To check the remaining battery (Battery Info qd Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then press DISP/BATT INFO qd. Recording/Playback...
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... DVD - BURN VCD - z - z - z - z - z - z Using the Menu Continued , 47 D. EFFECT z FRAME REC*1 z SMTH INT.REC*4 z INT.REC-STL - 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. OFF OFF OFF - OFF ON - SPD PB - menu (p. 59) FADER z SLIDE SHOW - REC...
... DVD - BURN VCD - z - z - z - z - z - z Using the Menu Continued , 47 D. EFFECT z FRAME REC*1 z SMTH INT.REC*4 z INT.REC-STL - 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. OFF OFF OFF - OFF ON - SPD PB - menu (p. 59) FADER z SLIDE SHOW - REC...
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.../ -*6 OFF -*6 -*6 OFF z OFF z AUTO ON ON z LCD PANEL - 5 min - z REMAINING z - z*1 - 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 - - Menu items (Continued) TAPE STANDARD SET menu (p. 65) REC MODE z AUDIO MODE z VOLUME -
.../ -*6 OFF -*6 -*6 OFF z OFF z AUTO ON ON z LCD PANEL - 5 min - z REMAINING z - z*1 - 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 - - Menu items (Continued) TAPE STANDARD SET menu (p. 65) REC MODE z AUDIO MODE z VOLUME -
Operating Guide
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...step 1. • It is set it at a subject not located in bright conditions if you set to [ON] (the default setting). AE SHIFT (DCR-HC96) You can adjust the focus manually. You can adjust the automatic exposure level to brighter or darker when [EXPOSURE] is easier to focus on distant...Touch the subject 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 set to [MANUAL]. • The setting returns to [AUTO] when you turn the power off for more than...
...step 1. • It is set it at a subject not located in bright conditions if you set to [ON] (the default setting). AE SHIFT (DCR-HC96) You can adjust the focus manually. You can adjust the automatic exposure level to brighter or darker when [EXPOSURE] is easier to focus on distant...Touch the subject 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 set to [MANUAL]. • The setting returns to [AUTO] when you turn the power off for more than...