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... in a confined space, such as a bookcase, or built-in . Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for example, near a swimming pool, etc. for future reference. Power-Cord Protection Route the power cord so that could result in a fire or electric shock...
... in a confined space, such as a bookcase, or built-in . Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for example, near a swimming pool, etc. for future reference. Power-Cord Protection Route the power cord so that could result in a fire or electric shock...
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... Number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC36 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to the collection and recycling location nearest you may cause undesired operation. You can help...Canadian ICES-003. The number below is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Otherwise, fire or injury may cause ...
... Number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC36 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to the collection and recycling location nearest you may cause undesired operation. You can help...Canadian ICES-003. The number below is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Otherwise, fire or injury may cause ...
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...and (2) this device must be used in accordance with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C152 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L25A/L25B. Operation is encouraged to try to operate this manual could void your authority to correct the interference by turning ...camcorder is to be determined by one or more of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. If this first (Continued) Declaration of the FCC Rules. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Refer to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC96 Responsible Party: Sony...
...and (2) this device must be used in accordance with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C152 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L25A/L25B. Operation is encouraged to try to operate this manual could void your authority to correct the interference by turning ...camcorder is to be determined by one or more of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. If this first (Continued) Declaration of the FCC Rules. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Refer to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC96 Responsible Party: Sony...
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Doing so might cause your camcorder. • Design and specifications of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the model DCR-HC96. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be provided, even if recording or playback is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was... The on-screen displays in each local language are used in this manual are normal results of time may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF measurement system for...
Doing so might cause your camcorder. • Design and specifications of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the model DCR-HC96. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be provided, even if recording or playback is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was... The on-screen displays in each local language are used in this manual are normal results of time may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF measurement system for...
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...80 Marking images 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 the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/ WHITE BAL./STEADYSHOT, etc.) MEMORY SET menu 55 Settings for the "Memory Stick Duo" (BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE... 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 ...
...80 Marking images 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 the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/ WHITE BAL./STEADYSHOT, etc.) MEMORY SET menu 55 Settings for the "Memory Stick Duo" (BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE... 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 ...
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...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. 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...
...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. 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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To finish the operation Touch [END]. 22 When you touch , the screen returns to the area selecting display. If you cannot find the indicator you want to check. Step 5: Using the touch panel (Continued) 3 Touch the area including the indicator that you want to check, touch / to toggle. 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 When you touch , the screen returns to the area selecting display. If you cannot find the indicator you want to check. Step 5: Using the touch panel (Continued) 3 Touch the area including the indicator that you want to check, touch / to toggle. 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.
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...function (p. 53). • The NightShot and Super NightShot function use infrared light. Remove the conversion lens (optional) if it is attached. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 51) when it is hard to ON. ( and ["NIGHTSHOT PLUS"] appear.) • To record an image brighter, use Super NightShot function (p.... while to fully charge the flash lamp). • If you can prevent the redeye by setting [REDEYE REDUC], in dark places (NightShot) (DCR-HC96 8 Set the NIGHTSHOT switch 8 to ON. ( and ["NIGHTSHOT"] appear.) • To record an image brighter, use Super NightShot plus...
...function (p. 53). • The NightShot and Super NightShot function use infrared light. Remove the conversion lens (optional) if it is attached. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 51) when it is hard to ON. ( and ["NIGHTSHOT PLUS"] appear.) • To record an image brighter, use Super NightShot function (p.... while to fully charge the flash lamp). • If you can prevent the redeye by setting [REDEYE REDUC], in dark places (NightShot) (DCR-HC96 8 Set the NIGHTSHOT switch 8 to ON. ( and ["NIGHTSHOT"] appear.) • To record an image brighter, use Super NightShot plus...
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.../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) . Upper left Upper right Bottom Upper left Indicator Upper right Indicator +3 Center Meaning AUDIO MODE (65) Continuous photo recording (55...
.../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) . Upper left Upper right Bottom Upper left Indicator Upper right Indicator +3 Center Meaning AUDIO MODE (65) Continuous photo recording (55...
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... blank section between recorded sections on the screen. Reviewing the most recently recorded scene are played back. Then, your camcorder is set to cancel the operation. Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH) You can search for the start point to start the next recording while viewing the pictures on the ...tape. • You can view about 2 seconds of the most recent recording is played back for about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the ...
... blank section between recorded sections on the screen. Reviewing the most recently recorded scene are played back. Then, your camcorder is set to cancel the operation. Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH) You can search for the start point to start the next recording while viewing the pictures on the ...tape. • You can view about 2 seconds of the most recent recording is played back for about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the ...
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...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. 13). This may cause a malfunction. DCR-HC36: A/V OUT...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 TV To S VIDEO jack 2 : Signal flow 42 Connect your camcorder is on a TV You can connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the A/V connecting cable (1) or the...
...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. 13). This may cause a malfunction. DCR-HC36: A/V OUT...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 TV To S VIDEO jack 2 : Signal flow 42 Connect your camcorder is on a TV You can connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the A/V connecting cable (1) or the...
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...for more than 12 hours. 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 the following recording conditions: - To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO...] t . • You can fix the brightness of the room. 2 1 3 1 Touch [MANUAL]. At party scenes or studios where the lighting conditions change quickly - flashes quickly. Night views, neon signs and fireworks - When recording indoors on ...
...for more than 12 hours. 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 the following recording conditions: - To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO...] t . • You can fix the brightness of the room. 2 1 3 1 Touch [MANUAL]. At party scenes or studios where the lighting conditions change quickly - flashes quickly. Night views, neon signs and fireworks - When recording indoors on ...
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...recording. appears when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer, and appears when the focus cannot be adjusted farther away. 3 Touch . SHARPNESS (DCR-HC96) You can adjust the automatic exposure level to brighter or darker when [EXPOSURE] is set to [AUTO]. To adjust the focus automatically, touch ... subjects) to sharpen the focus. AE SHIFT (DCR-HC96) You can adjust the focus manually. FOCUS You can adjust the exposure using (dark)/ (bright). • Redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure if you change the [PROGRAM AE] settings, or bring your camcorder outdoors from inside the house, or vice versa...
...recording. appears when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer, and appears when the focus cannot be adjusted farther away. 3 Touch . SHARPNESS (DCR-HC96) You can adjust the automatic exposure level to brighter or darker when [EXPOSURE] is set to [AUTO]. To adjust the focus automatically, touch ... subjects) to sharpen the focus. AE SHIFT (DCR-HC96) You can adjust the focus manually. FOCUS You can adjust the exposure using (dark)/ (bright). • Redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure if you change the [PROGRAM AE] settings, or bring your camcorder outdoors from inside the house, or vice versa...
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... the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 51) when it is hard to about 37 cm (14 5/8 in.). r (Forced redeye reduction): Always uses the flash and the redeye reducing pre-flash. This may slow down to shoot small subjects, such as flowers or insects. SUPER NS (Super NightShot) (DCR-HC96) The picture... will be recorded at a maximum of 16 times the sensitivity of your camcorder. For DCR-HC96: down to OFF. • Do not use the built-in .). CAMERA SET menu (Continued) TELE...
... the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 51) when it is hard to about 37 cm (14 5/8 in.). r (Forced redeye reduction): Always uses the flash and the redeye reducing pre-flash. This may slow down to shoot small subjects, such as flowers or insects. SUPER NS (Super NightShot) (DCR-HC96) The picture... will be recorded at a maximum of 16 times the sensitivity of your camcorder. For DCR-HC96: down to OFF. • Do not use the built-in .). CAMERA SET menu (Continued) TELE...
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For DCR-HC96: NightShot or [SUPER NS] (p. 52). • Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects (p. 33). • Remove the conversion lens (optional) if it is attached. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 51) when it is hard to [ON] ( ), the self-timer starts ...with the REC START/STOP button or PHOTO button of your camcorder changes depending on the brightness. To cancel [COLOR SLOW S], touch [OFF]. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 51) when it is hard to ON. ZEBRA (DCR-HC96) This is useful as night scenes or in portions of the...
For DCR-HC96: NightShot or [SUPER NS] (p. 52). • Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects (p. 33). • Remove the conversion lens (optional) if it is attached. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 51) when it is hard to [ON] ( ), the self-timer starts ...with the REC START/STOP button or PHOTO button of your camcorder changes depending on the brightness. To cancel [COLOR SLOW S], touch [OFF]. • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 51) when it is hard to ON. ZEBRA (DCR-HC96) This is useful as night scenes or in portions of the...
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... (DCR-HC96) You can save pictures edited using a tripod (optional) since adjusting the focus automatically is hard when [SLOW SHUTTR] is slowed down. Continued , 61 LUMI. Suitable for shooting a subject more clearly in your camcorder. ...DCR-HC96 3 Touch . background of a person) with a movie. appears. SLOW SHUTTR (slow shutter) The shutter speed is selected. ([FOCUS], p. 51) OLD MOVIE Adds an old movie effect with a sepia hue to pictures. • You cannot record playback pictures edited using special effects on the tape in a dark place. • Adjust the focus manually...
... (DCR-HC96) You can save pictures edited using a tripod (optional) since adjusting the focus automatically is hard when [SLOW SHUTTR] is slowed down. Continued , 61 LUMI. Suitable for shooting a subject more clearly in your camcorder. ...DCR-HC96 3 Touch . background of a person) with a movie. appears. SLOW SHUTTR (slow shutter) The shutter speed is selected. ([FOCUS], p. 51) OLD MOVIE Adds an old movie effect with a sepia hue to pictures. • You cannot record playback pictures edited using special effects on the tape in a dark place. • Adjust the focus manually...
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... computer. DEMO MODE The default setting is released when approximately 12 hours have removed both a cassette and a "Memory Stick Duo" from your camcorder may be discrepancies in situations such as those described below. - When a cassette or a "Memory Stick Duo" is set to the computer.... are not recorded. • The last few frames may not be suspended in the interval. • If you adjust the focus manually, you connect the camcorder to a PictBridge-compatible printer to "First Step Guide" on the "Memory Stick Duo" at a selected interval. PictBridge PRINT Select this...
... computer. DEMO MODE The default setting is released when approximately 12 hours have removed both a cassette and a "Memory Stick Duo" from your camcorder may be discrepancies in situations such as those described below. - When a cassette or a "Memory Stick Duo" is set to the computer.... are not recorded. • The last few frames may not be suspended in the interval. • If you adjust the focus manually, you connect the camcorder to a PictBridge-compatible printer to "First Step Guide" on the "Memory Stick Duo" at a selected interval. PictBridge PRINT Select this...
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...manuals supplied with S VIDEO (2), or the i.LINK cable (3). 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 your camcorder to be connected. • For DCR-HC46/HC96...: Do not insert/eject the cassette while your camcorder to a VCR/DVD device, etc., using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). You can connect your camcorder is on the Handycam Station....
...manuals supplied with S VIDEO (2), or the i.LINK cable (3). 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 your camcorder to be connected. • For DCR-HC46/HC96...: Do not insert/eject the cassette while your camcorder to a VCR/DVD device, etc., using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). You can connect your camcorder is on the Handycam Station....
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... a scene as a still image on the Handycam Station. that does not have an output jack. • For DCR-HC46/HC96: Do not insert/eject the cassette while your camcorder is on a "Memory Stick Duo." This may cause a malfunction. Connect your camcorder from a TV or VCR/DVD device, etc... the wall outlet using the A/V connecting cable (1), the A/V connecting cable with the devices to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO (2), or the i.LINK cable (3). You can connect your camcorder beforehand. DCR-HC36: To i.LINK jack DV To DV Interface (i.LINK) 3 : Signal flow TV or VCR/DVD ...
... a scene as a still image on the Handycam Station. that does not have an output jack. • For DCR-HC46/HC96: Do not insert/eject the cassette while your camcorder is on a "Memory Stick Duo." This may cause a malfunction. Connect your camcorder from a TV or VCR/DVD device, etc... the wall outlet using the A/V connecting cable (1), the A/V connecting cable with the devices to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO (2), or the i.LINK cable (3). You can connect your camcorder beforehand. DCR-HC36: To i.LINK jack DV To DV Interface (i.LINK) 3 : Signal flow TV or VCR/DVD ...
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...is based on the screen. CPU: MMX Pentium 200MHz or faster Application: Windows Media Player (This must be installed to on your camcorder and computer and making settings, to general operation the first time you can refer to play back movies.) Continued , 87 "First ...using Picture 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 a computer" (p. 89), start the "First Step Guide," then follow the instructions. Using a Computer ...
...is based on the screen. CPU: MMX Pentium 200MHz or faster Application: Windows Media Player (This must be installed to on your camcorder and computer and making settings, to general operation the first time you can refer to play back movies.) Continued , 87 "First ...using Picture 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 a computer" (p. 89), start the "First Step Guide," then follow the instructions. Using a Computer ...