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...you call upon your camcorder You can be used with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C152 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L25A/L25B. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to be used in your Sony dealer regarding this ...interference, and (2) this equipment. "First Step Guide" for a digital device pursuant to correct the interference by one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC96 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Notes • DCR-HC46 is connected. - These limits are located on use mini DV ...
...you call upon your camcorder You can be used with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C152 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L25A/L25B. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to be used in your Sony dealer regarding this ...interference, and (2) this equipment. "First Step Guide" for a digital device pursuant to correct the interference by one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC96 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Notes • DCR-HC46 is connected. - These limits are located on use mini DV ...
Operating Guide
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... not forcibly to avoid damaging the terminal, or cause a malfunction of 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 OFF (CHG) when you...
... not forcibly to avoid damaging the terminal, or cause a malfunction of 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 OFF (CHG) when you...
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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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... that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of the Grip belt, as illustrated below, using the strap. A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 42, 74, 97) CD-ROM "Picture Package Ver.1.5.1" (1) (p. 86) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) 12 Handycam Station (1) (DCR-HC46/HC96) (p. 13) Rechargeable battery pack (1) (p. 13, 126...
... that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of the Grip belt, as illustrated below, using the strap. A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 42, 74, 97) CD-ROM "Picture Package Ver.1.5.1" (1) (p. 86) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) 12 Handycam Station (1) (DCR-HC46/HC96) (p. 13) Rechargeable battery pack (1) (p. 13, 126...
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... the battery pack and click it to your camcorder for the DCR-HC46/HC96 or on your camcorder. For DCR-HC46/HC96: DC IN jack With the v mark facing up Continued , 13 For DCR-HC46/HC96: POWER switch 1 Align the terminals of the arrow to the DC IN jack on the Handycam Station for the DCRHC36. Step 2: Charging the...
... the battery pack and click it to your camcorder for the DCR-HC46/HC96 or on your camcorder. For DCR-HC46/HC96: DC IN jack With the v mark facing up Continued , 13 For DCR-HC46/HC96: POWER switch 1 Align the terminals of the arrow to the DC IN jack on the Handycam Station for the DCRHC36. Step 2: Charging the...
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... 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-HC36: Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. DCR-HC96: /CHG (charge) lamp DCR-HC46: CHG (charge) lamp 14 The .... The battery pack will not lose its charge in the illustration. 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 cover. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from ...
... 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-HC36: Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. DCR-HC96: /CHG (charge) lamp DCR-HC46: CHG (charge) lamp 14 The .... The battery pack will not lose its charge in the illustration. 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 cover. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from ...
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...pack will not lose its charge in the direction of the arrow with DCR-HC46/HC96 Recording time Approximate time (min.) available when you use an outside power source You can operate your camcorder and the Handycam Station. Continued , 15 POWER switch 1 Getting Started To the wall ...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...
...pack will not lose its charge in the direction of the arrow with DCR-HC46/HC96 Recording time Approximate time (min.) available when you use an outside power source You can operate your camcorder and the Handycam Station. Continued , 15 POWER switch 1 Getting Started To the wall ...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...
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...conditions under the following conditions. - On the AC Adaptor • Use the nearby wall outlet when using your camcorder. • Do not use your camcorder or the Handycam Station supplied with the DCR-HC46/HC96, even when the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack of the AC Adaptor or battery ...terminal with the camcorder at 25°C (77°F). (10 - 30 °C (50 - 86°F) is still supplied to it...
...conditions under the following conditions. - On the AC Adaptor • Use the nearby wall outlet when using your camcorder. • Do not use your camcorder or the Handycam Station supplied with the DCR-HC46/HC96, even when the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack of the AC Adaptor or battery ...terminal with the camcorder at 25°C (77°F). (10 - 30 °C (50 - 86°F) is still supplied to it...
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... You can easily check the meaning of the LCD panel to show messages in lines may appear on or off. DISP/BATT INFO DCR-HC36/ HC46 DCR-HC96 Touch the button on the LCD screen. • Perform the same actions as explained above when you press the buttons on the...) (p. 130). • Dots in a specified language. Then, touch the buttons displayed on the settings. DISP GUIDE EXPOSURE FADER Touch [MENU] during Easy Handycam operation (p. 28). 2 Touch [DISP GUIDE]. Select area for guide. Changing the language setting You can play back recorded pictures (p. 31), or change the on...
... You can easily check the meaning of the LCD panel to show messages in lines may appear on or off. DISP/BATT INFO DCR-HC36/ HC46 DCR-HC96 Touch the button on the LCD screen. • Perform the same actions as explained above when you press the buttons on the...) (p. 130). • Dots in a specified language. Then, touch the buttons displayed on the settings. DISP GUIDE EXPOSURE FADER Touch [MENU] during Easy Handycam operation (p. 28). 2 Touch [DISP GUIDE]. Select area for guide. Changing the language setting You can play back recorded pictures (p. 31), or change the on...
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...[D] (day), hour and minute, then touch . Step 6: Setting the date and time Getting Started Set the date and time when using this 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 can set the clock for the first time. 1 Touch 6 0 min t [MENU]. -:--:-- DISP OUTPUT MENU ROTATE A. CLOCK SET -:--:-- ...
...[D] (day), hour and minute, then touch . Step 6: Setting the date and time Getting Started Set the date and time when using this 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 can set the clock for the first time. 1 Touch 6 0 min t [MENU]. -:--:-- DISP OUTPUT MENU ROTATE A. CLOCK SET -:--:-- ...
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... 1 and remove the cassette. • For DCR-HC46/HC96: Do not insert/eject the cassette while your camcorder is sliding in. 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. Push the center of the back...
... 1 and remove the cassette. • For DCR-HC46/HC96: Do not insert/eject the cassette while your camcorder is sliding in. 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. Push the center of the back...
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... B. 3 Press REC START/STOP F (or C) to start recording.*1 60min EASY REC MENU The indicator changes [STBY] to record. DCR-HC36/HC46: Remove the lens cap (p. 18). appears on the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp. 2 Press EASY A. The screen font size increases for easy ...(Easy Handycam) With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are recorded in SP (Standard Play) mode on a cassette. *2 Still images are automatically optimally adjusted, which frees you from detailed adjustments. To stop recording, press F again. 2 Press EASY A. DCR-HC36: B A DCR-HC36/ HC46 DCR-HC96 ...
... B. 3 Press REC START/STOP F (or C) to start recording.*1 60min EASY REC MENU The indicator changes [STBY] to record. DCR-HC36/HC46: Remove the lens cap (p. 18). appears on the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp. 2 Press EASY A. The screen font size increases for easy ...(Easy Handycam) With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are recorded in SP (Standard Play) mode on a cassette. *2 Still images are automatically optimally adjusted, which frees you from detailed adjustments. To stop recording, press F again. 2 Press EASY A. DCR-HC36: B A DCR-HC36/ HC46 DCR-HC96 ...
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... START/STOP button (in the CAMERA-MEMORY mode) (p. 30). • For DCR-HC46/HC96: Pressing and holding DISP/BATT INFO button (p. 20) • For DCR-HC46/HC96: WIDE SELECT button (in the CAMERA-MEMORY mode) (p. 26) 29 x Unavailable buttons during Easy Handycam During Easy Handycam operation, the following buttons are unavailable, since the items are set...
... START/STOP button (in the CAMERA-MEMORY mode) (p. 30). • For DCR-HC46/HC96: Pressing and holding DISP/BATT INFO button (p. 20) • For DCR-HC46/HC96: WIDE SELECT button (in the CAMERA-MEMORY mode) (p. 26) 29 x Unavailable buttons during Easy Handycam During Easy Handycam operation, the following buttons are unavailable, since the items are set...
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... zero set memory) 1 During playback, press ZERO SET MEMORY 5 at a point you want to locate later on -screen image when you want to operate your camcorder (p. 35). • To change the battery, see page 131. B SEARCH M. (p. 41)*2 C . >*2 D Video control buttons (Rewind, Playback, Fast-...) 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...
... zero set memory) 1 During playback, press ZERO SET MEMORY 5 at a point you want to locate later on -screen image when you want to operate your camcorder (p. 35). • To change the battery, see page 131. B SEARCH M. (p. 41)*2 C . >*2 D Video control buttons (Rewind, Playback, Fast-...) 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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...Handycam Station. Connect your camcorder is on a TV You can connect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or a VCR using the A/V connecting cable (1) or the A/V connecting cable with the devices to be connected. • For DCR-HC46/HC96: Do not insert/eject the cassette while your camcorder... to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO (2). This may cause a malfunction. DCR-HC36: A/V OUT jack 1 A/V OUT (Yellow) (White) (Red) VCR...
...Handycam Station. Connect your camcorder is on a TV You can connect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or a VCR using the A/V connecting cable (1) or the A/V connecting cable with the devices to be connected. • For DCR-HC46/HC96: Do not insert/eject the cassette while your camcorder... to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO (2). This may cause a malfunction. DCR-HC36: A/V OUT jack 1 A/V OUT (Yellow) (White) (Red) VCR...
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... A/V connecting cable to the LINE IN input on your setup. 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 16:9 aspect ratio on the VCR to...of an A/V connecting cable. When your camcorder, depending on the VCR. S VIDEO connection only will not output audio. • You can be reproduced more faithfully than with A/V jacks (p. 84). Connect the A/V connecting cable either to the Handycam Station or to the video input jack and...
... A/V connecting cable to the LINE IN input on your setup. 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 16:9 aspect ratio on the VCR to...of an A/V connecting cable. When your camcorder, depending on the VCR. S VIDEO connection only will not output audio. • You can be reproduced more faithfully than with A/V jacks (p. 84). Connect the A/V connecting cable either to the Handycam Station or to the video input jack and...
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After finishing the settings, touch . If you decide not to change the setting, touch to return to the previous screen. • Cancel Easy Handycam operation to hide the menu screen. If you decide not to change the setting, touch to return to the previous screen. The menu index screen ... your item setting. x To use menu items normally (p. 29). 45 Using the Menu After finishing the settings, touch t (close) 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 . If you decide not to change the setting, touch to return to the previous screen. • Cancel Easy Handycam operation to hide the menu screen. If you decide not to change the setting, touch to return to the previous screen. The menu index screen ... your item setting. x To use menu items normally (p. 29). 45 Using the Menu After finishing the settings, touch t (close) to use menu items during Easy Handycam operation is not displayed during Easy Handycam operation (p. 28). 60min EASY STBY MENU 1 Touch [MENU].
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... FOCUS z FOCUS z TELE MACRO z FLASH SET*1 z SUPER NSPLUS*2 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 - PB FOLDER - z - - - z z -*6 - During Easy Handycam operation, the following settings are automatically applied (p. 28). z - z z z z - z - z - - - - - AUTO OFF *6/OFF OFF OFF ON OFF OFF z*5 OFF...
... FOCUS z FOCUS z TELE MACRO z FLASH SET*1 z SUPER NSPLUS*2 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 - PB FOLDER - z - - - z z -*6 - During Easy Handycam operation, the following settings are automatically applied (p. 28). z - z z z z - z - z - - - - - AUTO OFF *6/OFF OFF OFF ON OFF OFF z*5 OFF...
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.... REC MOVIE - z - z - z Using the Menu Continued , 47 menu (p. 59) FADER z SLIDE SHOW - OFF OFF OFF - BURN DVD - 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. D. z - OFF ON - EFFECT z PICT. REC CTRL - z - z - EDIT/PLAY menu (p. 64) VAR.
.... REC MOVIE - z - z - z Using the Menu Continued , 47 menu (p. 59) FADER z SLIDE SHOW - OFF OFF OFF - BURN DVD - 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. D. z - OFF ON - EFFECT z PICT. REC CTRL - z - z - EDIT/PLAY menu (p. 64) VAR.
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... -*6 -*6 OFF z OFF z AUTO ON ON z LCD PANEL - 5 min - z - z - z REMAINING z - 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. MULTI-SOUND - z - z TV TYPE*4 z z z USB CAMERA z - - z REMOTE CTRL z z z REC LAMP*1 z z - Menu items...
... -*6 -*6 OFF z OFF z AUTO ON ON z LCD PANEL - 5 min - z - z - z REMAINING z - 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. MULTI-SOUND - z - z TV TYPE*4 z z z USB CAMERA z - - z REMOTE CTRL z z z REC LAMP*1 z z - Menu items...