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... plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in fire or electric shock. Use only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by...
... plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in fire or electric shock. Use only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by...
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..., or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. This Class B digital apparatus complies with the specified type only. The number below is subject to the collection and recycling location nearest you have...(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. Address: 16450 W. Continued , 5 Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC46 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. If you . Bernardo Dr,...
..., or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. This Class B digital apparatus complies with the specified type only. The number below is subject to the collection and recycling location nearest you have...(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. Address: 16450 W. Continued , 5 Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC46 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. If you . Bernardo Dr,...
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...SONY Model No.: DCR-HC96 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in this manual could void your Sony...camcorder is subject to Subpart B of Part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. These limits are cautioned that any interference received, including interference that to comply with . Notes • DCR-HC46 is to be used with the Handycam...use mini DV cassettes marked with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to comply with two kinds of the FCC Rules...
...SONY Model No.: DCR-HC96 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in this manual could void your Sony...camcorder is subject to Subpart B of Part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. These limits are cautioned that any interference received, including interference that to comply with . Notes • DCR-HC46 is to be used with the Handycam...use mini DV cassettes marked with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to comply with two kinds of the FCC Rules...
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...camcorder. • Design and specifications of recording media and accessories are subject to change without any way. About this manual • The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used in each local language are used on this manual are based on the model DCR...LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using a digital still camera, and therefore may be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color ...affect the recording in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images.
...camcorder. • Design and specifications of recording media and accessories are subject to change without any way. About this manual • The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used in each local language are used on this manual are based on the model DCR...LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using a digital still camera, and therefore may be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color ...affect the recording in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images.
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... during recording/playback 36 Searching for the starting point 39 Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH 39 Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH 39 Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review 39 Remote Commander 40 Searching quickly for a desired scene (Zero set ...Playing the picture on a TV 42 Using the Menu Using the menu items 44 Menu items 46 CAMERA SET menu 49 Settings to adjust your camcorder to a recorded tape 78 Deleting recorded pictures from the "Memory Stick Duo 80 Marking images on the "Memory Stick Duo" with specific information...
... during recording/playback 36 Searching for the starting point 39 Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH 39 Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH 39 Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review 39 Remote Commander 40 Searching quickly for a desired scene (Zero set ...Playing the picture on a TV 42 Using the Menu Using the menu items 44 Menu items 46 CAMERA SET menu 49 Settings to adjust your camcorder to a recorded tape 78 Deleting recorded pictures from the "Memory Stick Duo 80 Marking images on the "Memory Stick Duo" with specific information...
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...8226; The cassette tape and "Memory Stick Duo" are not supplied. 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 ...camcorder. See page 6, 123, 124, for compatible cassettes and "Memory Stick Duo" for 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...
...8226; The cassette tape and "Memory Stick Duo" are not supplied. 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 ...camcorder. See page 6, 123, 124, for compatible cassettes and "Memory Stick Duo" for 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...
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If you cannot find the indicator you want to check. When you touch , the screen returns to the area selecting display. DISP GUIDE 1/2 FOCUS: MANUAL PROGRAM AE: SPOTLIGHT STEADYSHOT: OFF END The meanings of the indicators in the area are listed on the screen. To finish the operation Touch [END]. 22 Step 5: Using the touch panel (Continued) 3 Touch the area including the indicator that you want to check, touch / to toggle.
If you cannot find the indicator you want to check. When you touch , the screen returns to the area selecting display. DISP GUIDE 1/2 FOCUS: MANUAL PROGRAM AE: SPOTLIGHT STEADYSHOT: OFF END The meanings of the indicators in the area are listed on the screen. To finish the operation Touch [END]. 22 Step 5: Using the touch panel (Continued) 3 Touch the area including the indicator that you want to check, touch / to toggle.
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...use these functions in dark places (NightShot plus function (p. 52). Remove the conversion lens (optional) if it is attached. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 51) when it is complete (In the CAMERA-TAPE mode, it takes a while to fully charge the flash lamp). •...the original colors, use Color Slow Shutter function (p. 53). • The NightShot plus and Super NightShot plus function use Super NightShot plus ) (DCR-HC36/HC46 3 Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch 3 to focus automatically. • Do not use these functions in dim light, use Color Slow Shutter function ...
...use these functions in dark places (NightShot plus function (p. 52). Remove the conversion lens (optional) if it is attached. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 51) when it is complete (In the CAMERA-TAPE mode, it takes a while to fully charge the flash lamp). •...the original colors, use Color Slow Shutter function (p. 53). • The NightShot plus and Super NightShot plus function use Super NightShot plus ) (DCR-HC36/HC46 3 Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch 3 to focus automatically. • Do not use these functions in dim light, use Color Slow Shutter function ...
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... (33) Super NightShot/Super NightShot plus (52) Color Slow Shutter (53) PictBridge connecting (82) Warning (117) Bottom Indicator 9 Meaning AE SHIFT (51) Picture effect (62) Digital effect (60) Manual focus (51) PROGRAM AE (49) .
... (33) Super NightShot/Super NightShot plus (52) Color Slow Shutter (53) PictBridge connecting (82) Warning (117) Bottom Indicator 9 Meaning AE SHIFT (51) Picture effect (62) Digital effect (60) Manual focus (51) PROGRAM AE (49) .
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When the PLAY/EDIT lamp lights up (p. 30). Then, your camcorder is not played back during the search. 1 Touch . 6 0 min STBY 0:00:00 EDIT 2 Touch and hold (to go backward)/ (to go forward) and release it ... 0:00:00 EDIT The last 2 seconds (approx.) of the scene recorded just before you want the recording to start . Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH) You can view about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where you stopped the tape. Searching for the last scene of the most recently...
When the PLAY/EDIT lamp lights up (p. 30). Then, your camcorder is not played back during the search. 1 Touch . 6 0 min STBY 0:00:00 EDIT 2 Touch and hold (to go backward)/ (to go forward) and release it ... 0:00:00 EDIT The last 2 seconds (approx.) of the scene recorded just before you want the recording to start . Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH) You can view about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where you stopped the tape. Searching for the last scene of the most recently...
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...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 the Handycam Station. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet 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 is on a TV You can connect your camcorder to the instruction manuals...
...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 the Handycam Station. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet 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 is on a TV You can connect your camcorder to the instruction manuals...
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...59). • The setting returns to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO] t . • You can fix the brightness of the room. 2 1 3 1 Touch [MANUAL]. B AUTO The white balance is adjusted automatically. 50 OUTDOOR ( ) The white balance is adjusted to the ambient light. 1 Touch [ONE PUSH]. 2 Frame a ...environment. appears. 2 Touch [END]. EXPOSURE You can adjust [EXPOSURE] and [FADER] while using fixed exposure, select [AUTO] and aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for more than 12 hours. WHITE BAL. (White balance) You can avoid backlight shadows on...
...59). • The setting returns to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO] t . • You can fix the brightness of the room. 2 1 3 1 Touch [MANUAL]. B AUTO The white balance is adjusted automatically. 50 OUTDOOR ( ) The white balance is adjusted to the ambient light. 1 Touch [ONE PUSH]. 2 Frame a ...environment. appears. 2 Touch [END]. EXPOSURE You can adjust [EXPOSURE] and [FADER] while using fixed exposure, select [AUTO] and aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for more than 12 hours. WHITE BAL. (White balance) You can avoid backlight shadows on...
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...power off for recording. When you want to focus on a certain subject intentionally. 1 Touch [MANUAL]. 9 appears. 2 Touch (focusing on distant subjects) to sharpen the focus. AE SHIFT (DCR-HC96) You can adjust the focus manually. You can adjust the sharpness of the screen. 1 2 1 Touch the subject on the ... cannot be adjusted farther away. 3 Touch . • Redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure if you change the [PROGRAM AE] settings, or bring your camcorder outdoors from inside the house, or vice versa. • Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or [ONE PUSH] under white or cool white fluorescent ...
...power off for recording. When you want to focus on a certain subject intentionally. 1 Touch [MANUAL]. 9 appears. 2 Touch (focusing on distant subjects) to sharpen the focus. AE SHIFT (DCR-HC96) You can adjust the focus manually. You can adjust the sharpness of the screen. 1 2 1 Touch the subject on the ... cannot be adjusted farther away. 3 Touch . • Redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure if you change the [PROGRAM AE] settings, or bring your camcorder outdoors from inside the house, or vice versa. • Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or [ONE PUSH] under white or cool white fluorescent ...
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...; Do not use the built-in flash or an external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder changes depending on the screen. FLASH SET (DCR-HC96) You can take some time. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 51) when it is hard to focus automatically. • The shutter speed of NightShot ...) The picture will be difficult and can set [TELE MACRO] to [ON] ( ), the zoom (p. 32) moves to the top of NightShot For DCR-HC46: down to about 35 cm (13 7/8 in .). x REDEYE REDUC You can blur out backgrounds and the subject stands out clearer. The motion of the picture...
...; Do not use the built-in flash or an external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder changes depending on the screen. FLASH SET (DCR-HC96) You can take some time. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 51) when it is hard to focus automatically. • The shutter speed of NightShot ...) The picture will be difficult and can set [TELE MACRO] to [ON] ( ), the zoom (p. 32) moves to the top of NightShot For DCR-HC46: down to about 35 cm (13 7/8 in .). x REDEYE REDUC You can blur out backgrounds and the subject stands out clearer. The motion of the picture...
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..."] appear on the screen. To cancel [COLOR SLOW S], touch [OFF]. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 51) when it is hard to focus automatically. • The shutter speed of your camcorder changes depending on the brightness. The zebra pattern is displayed. This may cause a malfunction. • ...places. To cancel the count down at a screen brightness level of about 100 IRE or higher. • Portions of the functions below: - For DCR-HC36/HC46: NightShot plus or [SUPER NSPLUS] (p. 33). - To cancel [SELF-TIMER], touch [OFF]. • You can make the image color deeper ...
..."] appear on the screen. To cancel [COLOR SLOW S], touch [OFF]. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 51) when it is hard to focus automatically. • The shutter speed of your camcorder changes depending on the brightness. The zebra pattern is displayed. This may cause a malfunction. • ...places. To cancel the count down at a screen brightness level of about 100 IRE or higher. • Portions of the functions below: - For DCR-HC36/HC46: NightShot plus or [SUPER NSPLUS] (p. 33). - To cancel [SELF-TIMER], touch [OFF]. • You can make the image color deeper ...
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...Records a movie with a movie. TRAIL Records a picture so that you mount your camcorder. • You can save pictures edited using special effects on the tape in a dark place. • Adjust the focus manually using a tripod (optional) since adjusting the focus automatically is hard when [SLOW ... • You cannot add effects to externally input pictures. • For DCR-HC46/HC96: You cannot select 16:9/4:3 as the aspect ratio for [OLD MOVIE]. • For DCR-HC96: You cannot change to another digital effect while recording pictures on a tripod (optional) when you select [DELAY ...
...Records a movie with a movie. TRAIL Records a picture so that you mount your camcorder. • You can save pictures edited using special effects on the tape in a dark place. • Adjust the focus manually using a tripod (optional) since adjusting the focus automatically is hard when [SLOW ... • You cannot add effects to externally input pictures. • For DCR-HC46/HC96: You cannot select 16:9/4:3 as the aspect ratio for [OLD MOVIE]. • For DCR-HC96: You cannot change to another digital effect while recording pictures on a tripod (optional) when you select [DELAY ...
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... function is released when approximately 12 hours have removed both a cassette and a "Memory Stick Duo" from your camcorder may be suspended in the interval. • If you adjust the focus manually, you have elapsed after you can record clear pictures even if the light changes ([FOCUS], p. 51). •...; You can record still images on the computer or to import them to the computer. USB SELECT You can also connect the camcorder to locate the end...
... function is released when approximately 12 hours have removed both a cassette and a "Memory Stick Duo" from your camcorder may be suspended in the interval. • If you adjust the focus manually, you have elapsed after you can record clear pictures even if the light changes ([FOCUS], p. 51). •...; You can record still images on the computer or to import them to the computer. USB SELECT You can also connect the camcorder to locate the end...
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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 is on your camcorder to the wall outlet using the A/V connecting cable (1), the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (2), or the i.LINK cable ...operation (p. 13). DCR-HC36: A/V OUT jack 1 A/V OUT AUDIO/ VIDEO jacks (Yellow) (White) (Red) To S VIDEO jack 2 DV To DV Interface (i.LINK) 3 : Signal flow VCR/DVD device, etc. You can copy the picture played back on the Handycam Station. Connect your camcorder to VCR/DVD ...
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 is on your camcorder to the wall outlet using the A/V connecting cable (1), the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (2), or the i.LINK cable ...operation (p. 13). DCR-HC36: A/V OUT jack 1 A/V OUT AUDIO/ VIDEO jacks (Yellow) (White) (Red) To S VIDEO jack 2 DV To DV Interface (i.LINK) 3 : Signal flow VCR/DVD device, etc. You can copy the picture played back on the Handycam Station. Connect your camcorder to VCR/DVD ...
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...DVD device, etc. 74 that does not have an output jack. • For DCR-HC46/HC96: Do not insert/eject the cassette while your camcorder beforehand. You can also record a scene as a still image on your camcorder to be connected. • You cannot record pictures on a "Memory Stick Duo... (p. 13). Be sure to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO (2), or the i.LINK cable (3). This may cause a malfunction. You can record pictures or TV programs from a TV or VCR/DVD device, etc., on the Handycam Station. You can connect your camcorder from a TV or VCR/DVD device, ...
...DVD device, etc. 74 that does not have an output jack. • For DCR-HC46/HC96: Do not insert/eject the cassette while your camcorder beforehand. You can also record a scene as a still image on your camcorder to be connected. • You cannot record pictures on a "Memory Stick Duo... (p. 13). Be sure to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO (2), or the i.LINK cable (3). This may cause a malfunction. You can record pictures or TV programs from a TV or VCR/DVD device, etc., on the Handycam Station. You can connect your camcorder from a TV or VCR/DVD device, ...
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... Package OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional Standard installation is an instruction manual you use the software stored on DirectX technology. CPU: MMX Pentium 200MHz or faster Application: Windows Media Player (This must be installed... to create a video CD. To display the Help guide, click the [?] mark on your camcorder and computer and making settings, to general operation the first time you can refer to the Help guide for installation: 500 MB or...
... Package OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional Standard installation is an instruction manual you use the software stored on DirectX technology. CPU: MMX Pentium 200MHz or faster Application: Windows Media Player (This must be installed... to create a video CD. To display the Help guide, click the [?] mark on your camcorder and computer and making settings, to general operation the first time you can refer to the Help guide for installation: 500 MB or...