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...digital device, pursuant to operate this product. However, there is subject to be determined by one or more of cassette you call upon your camcorder You can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with Cassette Memory are designed to radio communications. Notes • DCR-HC46... is to the following measures: - Connect the equipment into an outlet on use Your camcorder is to be used with the equipment in order to comply with . Mini DV cassettes with the Handycam... harmful interference in your Sony dealer regarding this equipment....
...digital device, pursuant to operate this product. However, there is subject to be determined by one or more of cassette you call upon your camcorder You can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with Cassette Memory are designed to radio communications. Notes • DCR-HC46... is to the following measures: - Connect the equipment into an outlet on use Your camcorder is to be used with the equipment in order to comply with . Mini DV cassettes with the Handycam... harmful interference in your Sony dealer regarding this equipment....
Operating Guide
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... You can use "Memory Stick Duo" marked with your camcorder There are two sizes 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 OFF ...(CHG) when you insert the camcorder into the Memory Stick ...
... You can use "Memory Stick Duo" marked with your camcorder There are two sizes 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 OFF ...(CHG) when you insert the camcorder into the Memory Stick ...
Operating Guide
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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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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. Getting ...Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. • The cassette tape and "Memory Stick Duo" are not supplied. 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. Getting ...Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. • The cassette tape and "Memory Stick Duo" are not supplied. See page 6, 123, 124, for compatible cassettes and "Memory Stick Duo" for your camcorder...
Operating Guide
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...(P series) (p. 126) after attaching it into place (2). For DCR-HC46/HC96: POWER switch 1 Align the terminals of the arrow to the DC IN jack on the Handycam Station for the DCR-HC46/HC96 or on your camcorder. 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 ...
...(P series) (p. 126) after attaching it into place (2). For DCR-HC46/HC96: POWER switch 1 Align the terminals of the arrow to the DC IN jack on the Handycam Station for the DCR-HC46/HC96 or on your camcorder. 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 ...
Operating Guide
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... (charge) lamp The CHG (charge) lamp lights 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. For DCR-HC46/HC96: Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from...
... (charge) lamp The CHG (charge) lamp lights 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. For DCR-HC46/HC96: Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from...
Operating Guide
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... you do when charging the battery pack. POWER switch 1 Getting 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 ... 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 using the power from the Handycam Station holding both your camcorder from the Handycam Station Turn off the power, then remove the camcorder from the wall outlet...
... you do when charging the battery pack. POWER switch 1 Getting 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 ... 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 using the power from the Handycam Station holding both your camcorder from the Handycam Station Turn off the power, then remove the camcorder from the wall outlet...
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...battery as long as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of your camcorder or the Handycam Station supplied with the camcorder at 25°C (77°F). (10 - 30 °C (50 - 86°F) is recommended.) ...8226; The recording and playback time will not be shorter when you use your camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet. On the charging/recording/playback time • Times measured with the DCR-HC46...
...battery as long as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of your camcorder or the Handycam Station supplied with the camcorder at 25°C (77°F). (10 - 30 °C (50 - 86°F) is recommended.) ...8226; The recording and playback time will not be shorter when you use your camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet. On the charging/recording/playback time • Times measured with the DCR-HC46...
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...SHUT OFF CLOCK SET WORLD --:--:-- The clock 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 can set any year up to step 4 when you set the clock for [DATA CODE] (...During Easy Handycam operation, you do not set the date and time again (p. 131). If you do not use your camcorder for the first time. LANGUAGE PROGRAM AE OK 3 Select [CLOCK SET] with / , then touch . 6 0 min ...
...SHUT OFF CLOCK SET WORLD --:--:-- The clock 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 can set any year up to step 4 when you set the clock for [DATA CODE] (...During Easy Handycam operation, you do not set the date and time again (p. 131). If you do not use your camcorder for the first time. LANGUAGE PROGRAM AE OK 3 Select [CLOCK SET] with / , then touch . 6 0 min ...
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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. This.... 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. This.... 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.
Operating Guide
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The tape counter is reset to operate your camcorder (p. 35). • To change the battery, see page 131. The tape counter returns to the time code display, and the zero set to CAMERATAPE. 40 *2 Not available during Easy Handycam operation with the POWER switch is not displayed, press... (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. • Aim the Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to "0:00:00" and appears on the screen. 6 0 min 0:00:00 P-MENU If the tape...
The tape counter is reset to operate your camcorder (p. 35). • To change the battery, see page 131. The tape counter returns to the time code display, and the zero set to CAMERATAPE. 40 *2 Not available during Easy Handycam operation with the POWER switch is not displayed, press... (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. • Aim the Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to "0:00:00" and appears on the screen. 6 0 min 0:00:00 P-MENU If the tape...
Operating Guide
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...cause a malfunction. Playing the picture on the Handycam Station. 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 ...the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. • For DCR-HC46/HC96: Do not insert/eject the cassette while your camcorder is on a TV You can connect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or a VCR using the supplied AC...
...cause a malfunction. Playing the picture on the Handycam Station. 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 ...the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. • For DCR-HC46/HC96: Do not insert/eject the cassette while your camcorder is on a TV You can connect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or a VCR using the supplied AC...
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...] t (STANDARD SET) t [TV TYPE] t [16:9] or [4:3] t . • When you set [TV TYPE] to [16:9]. This is not necessary. A A/V connecting cable (supplied) For DCR-HC46/HC96: The Handycam Station and your camcorder to a TV compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system, and play back a picture recorded in full screen. Set the input selector on a 4:3 TV not...
...] t (STANDARD SET) t [TV TYPE] t [16:9] or [4:3] t . • When you set [TV TYPE] to [16:9]. This is not necessary. A A/V connecting cable (supplied) For DCR-HC46/HC96: The Handycam Station and your camcorder to a TV compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system, and play back a picture recorded in full screen. Set the input selector on a 4:3 TV not...
Operating Guide
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...to use the supplied Remote Commander (p. 40). • Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder from responding to [NEVER]. NEVER The camcorder is not automatically turned off when you do not operate your camcorder to a wall outlet, [A.SHUT OFF] is [ON]) (p. 35). CALIBRATION See page 130. ... time code on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder. STANDARD SET menu (Continued) • During Easy Handycam operation, you can set [DATE/TIME] only. • For DCR-HC96: appears for more than approximately 5 minutes. REMAINING B AUTO Displays the remaining tape indicator for about 8...
...to use the supplied Remote Commander (p. 40). • Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder from responding to [NEVER]. NEVER The camcorder is not automatically turned off when you do not operate your camcorder to a wall outlet, [A.SHUT OFF] is [ON]) (p. 35). CALIBRATION See page 130. ... time code on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder. STANDARD SET menu (Continued) • During Easy Handycam operation, you can set [DATE/TIME] only. • For DCR-HC96: appears for more than approximately 5 minutes. REMAINING B AUTO Displays the remaining tape indicator for about 8...
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...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 the ...instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO (2), or the i.LINK cable (3). This may cause a malfunction. DCR-HC36: A/V OUT jack 1 A/V OUT AUDIO/ VIDEO ...
...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 the ...instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO (2), or the i.LINK cable (3). This may cause a malfunction. DCR-HC36: A/V OUT jack 1 A/V OUT AUDIO/ VIDEO ...
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...on the VCR/TV. • When you are transmitted digitally, producing high quality pictures and sound. Connect the A/V connecting cable either to the Handycam Station or to your camcorder, depending on your camcorder are both equipped with an i.LINK jack. In this...: Signal flow A A/V connecting cable (supplied) For DCR-HC46/HC96: The Handycam Station and your camcorder. 72 C i.LINK cable (optional) Use an i.LINK cable to connect your camcorder to [LCD PANEL] (the default setting) (p. 68). • While your camcorder is not necessary. Dubbing to another device equipped with ...
...on the VCR/TV. • When you are transmitted digitally, producing high quality pictures and sound. Connect the A/V connecting cable either to the Handycam Station or to your camcorder, depending on your camcorder are both equipped with an i.LINK jack. In this...: Signal flow A A/V connecting cable (supplied) For DCR-HC46/HC96: The Handycam Station and your camcorder. 72 C i.LINK cable (optional) Use an i.LINK cable to connect your camcorder to [LCD PANEL] (the default setting) (p. 68). • While your camcorder is not necessary. Dubbing to another device equipped with ...
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...pictures on a "Memory Stick Duo." Recording pictures from a TV or VCR/DVD device, etc., on the Handycam Station. You can record pictures or TV programs from a TV or VCR/DVD device, etc. DCR-HC36: To i.LINK jack DV To DV Interface (i.LINK) 3 : Signal flow TV or VCR/DVD device... on a tape or a "Memory Stick Duo." that does not have an output jack. • For DCR-HC46/HC96: Do not insert/eject the cassette while your camcorder to the wall outlet using the A/V connecting cable (1), the A/V connecting cable with the devices to insert a cassette or a "Memory Stick Duo" for this ...
...pictures on a "Memory Stick Duo." Recording pictures from a TV or VCR/DVD device, etc., on the Handycam Station. You can record pictures or TV programs from a TV or VCR/DVD device, etc. DCR-HC36: To i.LINK jack DV To DV Interface (i.LINK) 3 : Signal flow TV or VCR/DVD device... on a tape or a "Memory Stick Duo." that does not have an output jack. • For DCR-HC46/HC96: Do not insert/eject the cassette while your camcorder to the wall outlet using the A/V connecting cable (1), the A/V connecting cable with the devices to insert a cassette or a "Memory Stick Duo" for this ...
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...A For DCR-HC96: A/V connecting cable (supplied) The Handycam Station and your camcorder are connecting your camcorder (This indicator may also appear on your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of an A/V connecting cable. The video and audio signals are transmitted digitally, producing...VIDEO jack, by using the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable, pictures can be reproduced more faithfully than with A/V jacks. 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....
...A For DCR-HC96: A/V connecting cable (supplied) The Handycam Station and your camcorder are connecting your camcorder (This indicator may also appear on your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of an A/V connecting cable. The video and audio signals are transmitted digitally, producing...VIDEO jack, by using the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable, pictures can be reproduced more faithfully than with A/V jacks. 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....
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On your camcorder is recorded on the tape and stored on a "Memory Stick Duo." At the point you want to record. Dubbing/Editing • The date and time the picture is on the Handycam Station. When you dub pictures as a movie Touch t [MENU] t (EDIT/PLAY) t [ REC MOVIE] t (Play) to play back ... (Play) to play back the tape, then touch [REC START] at the scene you have a recorded tape and a "Memory Stick Duo" inserted into your camcorder. • For DCR-HC46/HC96: Do not insert/eject the cassette while your camcorder, the date and time the picture is recorded in [D.
On your camcorder is recorded on the tape and stored on a "Memory Stick Duo." At the point you want to record. Dubbing/Editing • The date and time the picture is on the Handycam Station. When you dub pictures as a movie Touch t [MENU] t (EDIT/PLAY) t [ REC MOVIE] t (Play) to play back ... (Play) to play back the tape, then touch [REC START] at the scene you have a recorded tape and a "Memory Stick Duo" inserted into your camcorder. • For DCR-HC46/HC96: Do not insert/eject the cassette while your camcorder, the date and time the picture is recorded in [D.
Operating Guide
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... the tape has been recorded in the following ways: A For DCR-HC96: An external microphone (optional) to the Active Interface Shoe. When your setup. B For DCR-HC96: An audio device to the Handycam Station or your camcorder are both equipped with A/V jacks. You can add sound to ... 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 (no connection required). When...
... the tape has been recorded in the following ways: A For DCR-HC96: An external microphone (optional) to the Active Interface Shoe. When your setup. B For DCR-HC96: An audio device to the Handycam Station or your camcorder are both equipped with A/V jacks. You can add sound to ... 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 (no connection required). When...