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...Guide" (This manual) - Notes • DCR-HC46 is to be used with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C151 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L25A/L25B. • DCR-HC96 is supplied with the instructions, may cause harmful ...cable must accept any interference received, including interference that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in your camcorder You can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. Bernardo... more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC96 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Mini DV cassettes with .
...Guide" (This manual) - Notes • DCR-HC46 is to be used with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C151 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L25A/L25B. • DCR-HC96 is supplied with the instructions, may cause harmful ...cable must accept any interference received, including interference that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in your camcorder You can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. Bernardo... more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC96 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Mini DV cassettes with .
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...." • "Memory Stick PRO" and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" can be used with 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 can be sure...
...." • "Memory Stick PRO" and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" can be used with 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 can be sure...
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...for long periods of time may be copyrighted. The number value indicates the amount of light from a subject coming into the lens. • For DCR-HC96: The lens for effective use. MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. Black point White, red, blue or green point • Exposing the LCD screen, ..., there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. To view your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in color) that appear constantly on a...
...for long periods of time may be copyrighted. The number value indicates the amount of light from a subject coming into the lens. • For DCR-HC96: The lens for effective use. MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. Black point White, red, blue or green point • Exposing the LCD screen, ..., there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. To view your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in color) that appear constantly on a...
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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 Checking ...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 (DCR-HC96) To record in dark places (NightShot plus) (DCR-HC36/HC46) To record in...
... 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 ...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 (DCR-HC96) To record in dark places (NightShot plus) (DCR-HC36/HC46) To record in...
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... 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 a tape to a "Memory Stick Duo 77 Dubbing sound to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/ WHITE BAL./STEADYSHOT, etc...
... 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 a tape to a "Memory Stick Duo 77 Dubbing sound to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/ WHITE BAL./STEADYSHOT, etc...
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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...
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... USB cable (1) (p. 82, 86) Lens cap (1) (DCR-HC36/HC46) (p. 18, 28, 30) Power cord (1) (p. 13) • To attach the lens cap Attach the lens cap to the metal fittings of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 42, 74, 97) CD... parentheses indicates the number of the Grip belt, as illustrated below, using the strap. 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. ...
... USB cable (1) (p. 82, 86) Lens cap (1) (DCR-HC36/HC46) (p. 18, 28, 30) Power cord (1) (p. 13) • To attach the lens cap Attach the lens cap to the metal fittings of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 42, 74, 97) CD... parentheses indicates the number of the Grip belt, as illustrated below, using the strap. 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. ...
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... switch 1 Align the terminals of the arrow to your camcorder. DC IN jack DC plug To the wall outlet Power cord AC Adaptor 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on the Handycam Station for the DCR-HC46/HC96 or on your camcorder (1), then attach the battery pack and click it to ...OFF (CHG) (The default setting). For DCR-HC46/HC96: DC IN jack With the v mark facing up Continued , 13 Step 2: Charging ...
... switch 1 Align the terminals of the arrow to your camcorder. DC IN jack DC plug To the wall outlet Power cord AC Adaptor 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on the Handycam Station for the DCR-HC46/HC96 or on your camcorder (1), then attach the battery pack and click it to ...OFF (CHG) (The default setting). For DCR-HC46/HC96: DC IN jack With the v mark facing up Continued , 13 Step 2: Charging ...
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...jack holding both the Handycam Station and the DC plug. DCR-HC96: /CHG (charge) lamp DCR-HC46: CHG (charge) lamp 14 The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. 5 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off the power, then connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. • You... can operate your camcorder connected to the...
...jack holding both the Handycam Station and the DC plug. DCR-HC96: /CHG (charge) lamp DCR-HC46: CHG (charge) lamp 14 The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. 5 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off the power, then connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. • You... can operate your camcorder connected to the...
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...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 ... it for an extended period (p. 126). 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. POWER switch With the v mark facing to the LCD screen DC plug DC IN jack To remove the battery ...
...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 ... it for an extended period (p. 126). 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. POWER switch With the v mark facing to the LCD screen DC plug DC IN jack To remove the battery ...
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...slide the POWER switch to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor. 17 Getting Started PRECAUTION • Even if your camcorder or the Handycam Station supplied with the DCR-HC46/HC96, even when the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet. On the AC Adaptor • Use the nearby wall... outlet when using your camcorder. • Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in low temperatures. • The recording and ...
...slide the POWER switch to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor. 17 Getting Started PRECAUTION • Even if your camcorder or the Handycam Station supplied with the DCR-HC46/HC96, even when the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet. On the AC Adaptor • Use the nearby wall... outlet when using your camcorder. • Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in low temperatures. • The recording and ...
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...turn on the power of your camcorder firmly To record or play back, slide the POWER switch repeatedly to CAMERA-TAPE or CAMERAMEMORY. CAMERA-MEMORY: To record on the respective lamp. If the POWER switch is set to turn on a "Memory Stick Duo." For DCR-HC96: The lens cover opens automatically when... the POWER switch is set to turn on a tape. Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder, the current date and time will be displayed on the LCD screen for the...
...turn on the power of your camcorder firmly To record or play back, slide the POWER switch repeatedly to CAMERA-TAPE or CAMERAMEMORY. CAMERA-MEMORY: To record on the respective lamp. If the POWER switch is set to turn on a "Memory Stick Duo." For DCR-HC96: The lens cover opens automatically when... the POWER switch is set to turn on a tape. Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder, the current date and time will be displayed on the LCD screen for the...
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For DCR-HC36/HC46: Attach the lens cap after turning off the power. • At the time of purchase, the power will be set to turn off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any operation attempted for approximately 5 minutes, to OFF (CHG). Getting Started To turn off the power Slide the POWER switch to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 68). • If warning messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions (p. 118). 19
For DCR-HC36/HC46: Attach the lens cap after turning off the power. • At the time of purchase, the power will be set to turn off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any operation attempted for approximately 5 minutes, to OFF (CHG). Getting Started To turn off the power Slide the POWER switch to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 68). • If warning messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions (p. 118). 19
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... To turn off the LCD backlight to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder backlight by the setting. Viewfinder 90 degrees (max.) 1 90 degrees to the camcorder • Do not press the buttons on the LCD backlight, press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until disappears. • See [LCD... 66) to make the battery last longer Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until the picture is convenient during playback operations. For DCR-HC46/HC96: To turn on the LCD frame accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD panel. • If you can adjust the [FADER] and the...
... To turn off the LCD backlight to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder backlight by the setting. Viewfinder 90 degrees (max.) 1 90 degrees to the camcorder • Do not press the buttons on the LCD backlight, press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until disappears. • See [LCD... 66) to make the battery last longer Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until the picture is convenient during playback operations. For DCR-HC46/HC96: To turn on the LCD frame accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD panel. • If you can adjust the [FADER] and the...
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... 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 do not use your camcorder for the first time. 1 Touch 6 0 min t [MENU]. -:--:-- Step 6: Setting the date and time Getting Started Set the date...
... 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 do not use your camcorder for the first time. 1 Touch 6 0 min t [MENU]. -:--:-- Step 6: Setting the date and time Getting Started Set the date...
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... 65). 1 Slide and hold the OPEN/ EJECT lever in Step 1 and remove the cassette. • For DCR-HC46/HC96: Do not insert/eject the cassette while your camcorder is sliding in. Cassette compartment The cassette compartment automatically slides back in. • Do not force the cassette compartment... closed by pressing the portion marked {DO NOT PUSH} while it is on the Handycam Station. This may ...
... 65). 1 Slide and hold the OPEN/ EJECT lever in Step 1 and remove the cassette. • For DCR-HC46/HC96: Do not insert/eject the cassette while your camcorder is sliding in. Cassette compartment The cassette compartment automatically slides back in. • Do not force the cassette compartment... closed by pressing the portion marked {DO NOT PUSH} while it is on the Handycam Station. This may ...
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...: 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 the right direction until it may be damaged. • When the access lamp is reading/... • If you force the "Memory Stick Duo" into the "Memory Stick Duo" slot in once and slide out the "Memory Stick Duo" alongside the camcorder body. • Do not remove the "Memory Stick Duo" forcibly with or (p. 124). • The number and time of recordable pictures varies depending on the...
...: 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 the right direction until it may be damaged. • When the access lamp is reading/... • If you force the "Memory Stick Duo" into the "Memory Stick Duo" slot in once and slide out the "Memory Stick Duo" alongside the camcorder body. • Do not remove the "Memory Stick Duo" forcibly with or (p. 124). • The number and time of recordable pictures varies depending on the...
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...If you want to zoom to a level greater than the following: - 20 × (DCR-HC36) - 12 × (DCR-HC46) - 10 × (DCR-HC96) • Be sure to keep your finger off the power zoom lever, the operation sound ...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. Wider range of view: (Wide angle) 3 Close view: (Telephoto) • You cannot change the zoom speed with the zoom buttons 5 on the LCD frame. • The minimum possible distance between camcorder...
...If you want to zoom to a level greater than the following: - 20 × (DCR-HC36) - 12 × (DCR-HC46) - 10 × (DCR-HC96) • Be sure to keep your finger off the power zoom lever, the operation sound ...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. Wider range of view: (Wide angle) 3 Close view: (Telephoto) • You cannot change the zoom speed with the zoom buttons 5 on the LCD frame. • The minimum possible distance between camcorder...
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...: qd qh 2 5 4 qg qf For DCR-HC46/HC96: qd qh 2 5 4 qg qf qj 34 To record in the center of the displayed frame. 4 Adjust the magnification with T (Telephoto). 3 Touch the screen at the ...] on the LCD frame. 1 Play back the picture you want to display in mirror mode qh Open the LCD panel qh 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to the tripod receptacle qj using a tripod screw.
...: qd qh 2 5 4 qg qf For DCR-HC46/HC96: qd qh 2 5 4 qg qf qj 34 To record in the center of the displayed frame. 4 Adjust the magnification with T (Telephoto). 3 Touch the screen at the ...] on the LCD frame. 1 Play back the picture you want to display in mirror mode qh Open the LCD panel qh 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to the tripod receptacle qj using a tripod screw.
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...beep (BEEP 4 See [BEEP] on the LCD frame. You can view the battery information for about 7 seconds. K Internal stereo microphone For DCR-HC96: An Active Interface Shoe compatible microphone will take precedence when connected (p. 78). Recording/Playback To cancel, touch [END]. • You cannot ...Personal Menu are not initialized.) 35 Recording/playback To check the remaining battery (Battery Info qd Set the POWER switch to operate your camcorder. Remaining battery (approx.) Other part names and functions I Remote sensor Point the Remote Commander (p. 40) towards the remote sensor to ...
...beep (BEEP 4 See [BEEP] on the LCD frame. You can view the battery information for about 7 seconds. K Internal stereo microphone For DCR-HC96: An Active Interface Shoe compatible microphone will take precedence when connected (p. 78). Recording/Playback To cancel, touch [END]. • You cannot ...Personal Menu are not initialized.) 35 Recording/playback To check the remaining battery (Battery Info qd Set the POWER switch to operate your camcorder. Remaining battery (approx.) Other part names and functions I Remote sensor Point the Remote Commander (p. 40) towards the remote sensor to ...