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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 ...(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 dark places (NightShot) (DCR-HC96)...
...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 ...(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 dark places (NightShot) (DCR-HC96)...
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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. A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 42, 74, 97) CD-ROM "Picture Package ... 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. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 13) USB cable (1) (p. 82, 86) Lens cap (1) (DCR-HC36/HC46) (p. 18, 28, 30) Power cord (1) (p. 13)...
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. A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 42, 74, 97) CD-ROM "Picture Package ... 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. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 13) USB cable (1) (p. 82, 86) Lens cap (1) (DCR-HC36/HC46) (p. 18, 28, 30) Power cord (1) (p. 13)...
Operating Guide
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... 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 direction of the battery pack and your camcorder (1), then attach the battery pack and click it to the DC IN jack on the Handycam Station for the DCR-HC46/HC96 or on...
... 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 direction of the battery pack and your camcorder (1), then attach the battery pack and click it to the DC IN jack on the Handycam Station for the DCR-HC46/HC96 or on...
Operating Guide
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... pack (Continued) For DCR-HC36: With the v mark facing to the LCD screen DC IN jack 4 For DCR-HC46/HC96: Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. CHG (charge) lamp The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. • When inserting the camcorder into the Handycam Station securely, all the...
... pack (Continued) For DCR-HC36: With the v mark facing to the LCD screen DC IN jack 4 For DCR-HC46/HC96: Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. CHG (charge) lamp The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. • When inserting the camcorder into the Handycam Station securely, all the...
Operating Guide
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...of the arrow with DCR-HC46/HC96 Recording time Approximate time (min.) available when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you use an outside power source You can operate your camcorder and the Handycam Station. For DCR-HC36: To use a ...fully charged battery pack. Continued , 15 Battery pack NP-FP30*1 NP-FP50*2 NP-FP70 NP-FP71 NP-FP90 Charging time 115 125 155 170 220 *1 supplied with DCR-HC36 *2 supplied with the other ...
...of the arrow with DCR-HC46/HC96 Recording time Approximate time (min.) available when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you use an outside power source You can operate your camcorder and the Handycam Station. For DCR-HC36: To use a ...fully charged battery pack. Continued , 15 Battery pack NP-FP30*1 NP-FP50*2 NP-FP70 NP-FP71 NP-FP90 Charging time 115 125 155 170 220 *1 supplied with DCR-HC36 *2 supplied with the other ...
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... Step 5: Using the touch panel You can play back recorded pictures (p. 31), or change the on-screen displays to support it. DISP/BATT INFO DCR-HC36/ HC46 DCR-HC96 Touch the button on the LCD screen. • Perform the same actions as time code) on or off. Place your hand on the screen. Then... of each indicator (p. 38) that appears on the LCD screen. 1 Touch . 6 0 min MENU 1/3 TELE MACRO SPOT FOCUS -:--:-- DISP GUIDE EXPOSURE FADER Touch [MENU] during Easy Handycam operation (p. 28). 2 Touch [DISP GUIDE].
... Step 5: Using the touch panel You can play back recorded pictures (p. 31), or change the on-screen displays to support it. DISP/BATT INFO DCR-HC36/ HC46 DCR-HC96 Touch the button on the LCD screen. • Perform the same actions as time code) on or off. Place your hand on the screen. Then... of each indicator (p. 38) that appears on the LCD screen. 1 Touch . 6 0 min MENU 1/3 TELE MACRO SPOT FOCUS -:--:-- DISP GUIDE EXPOSURE FADER Touch [MENU] during Easy Handycam operation (p. 28). 2 Touch [DISP GUIDE].
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...to turn on the CAMERA-TAPE lamp. DCR-HC36/HC46: Remove the lens cap (p. 18). to OFF (CHG), slide it while pressing the green button. Recording/Playback Easy Recording/Playback (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. DCR-HC36: B A DCR-HC36/ HC46 DCR-HC96 D E If the POWER switch...
...to turn on the CAMERA-TAPE lamp. DCR-HC36/HC46: Remove the lens cap (p. 18). to OFF (CHG), slide it while pressing the green button. Recording/Playback Easy Recording/Playback (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. DCR-HC36: B A DCR-HC36/ HC46 DCR-HC96 D E If the POWER switch...
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... (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). Playing the picture on the Handycam Station. This may cause a malfunction. DCR-HC36: A/V OUT jack 1 A/V OUT (Yellow) (White) (Red) VCR or TV To S VIDEO jack...
... (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). Playing the picture on the Handycam Station. This may cause a malfunction. DCR-HC36: A/V OUT jack 1 A/V OUT (Yellow) (White) (Red) VCR or TV To S VIDEO jack...
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... (p. 64) VAR. END SEARCH z MEMORY PLAY/EDIT - - - menu (p. 59) FADER z SLIDE SHOW - z - OFF OFF OFF - DEMO MODE z PictBridge PRINT - z - z - z - - - - z - AUD DUB CTRL - 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. z Using the Menu Continued , 47 TAPE PICT.APPLI.
... (p. 64) VAR. END SEARCH z MEMORY PLAY/EDIT - - - menu (p. 59) FADER z SLIDE SHOW - z - OFF OFF OFF - DEMO MODE z PictBridge PRINT - z - z - z - - - - z - AUD DUB CTRL - 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. z Using the Menu Continued , 47 TAPE PICT.APPLI.
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.../ - / NORMAL/ -*6 OFF -*6 -*6 OFF z OFF z AUTO ON ON z LCD PANEL - 5 min - 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. z TV TYPE*4 z z z USB CAMERA z - - AUDIO MIX - z*1 - z - MULTI-SOUND - z LCD/VF SET z z z A/V t DV OUT...
.../ - / NORMAL/ -*6 OFF -*6 -*6 OFF z OFF z AUTO ON ON z LCD PANEL - 5 min - 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. z TV TYPE*4 z z z USB CAMERA z - - AUDIO MIX - z*1 - z - MULTI-SOUND - z LCD/VF SET z z z A/V t DV OUT...
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...485 120 390 300 980 245 780 600 1970 445 1400 1000 3550 900 2850 2050 7200 1800 5900 4200 14500 3750 12000 8600 30000 *1 DCR-HC96 *2 DCR-HC46 • All numbers measured at the fine image quality level. Capacity of the "Memory Stick Duo" (MB) and the number of...to be set during Easy Handycam operation. FRAME ( ) To record stationary subjects in relatively clear quality. VGA (0.3M) ( ) Allows for image quality. Bottom: [STANDARD] is set only when the POWER switch is selected for the maximum number of images to CAMERA-MEMORY. x FLD/FRAME (DCR-HC36) B FIELD To record moving...
...485 120 390 300 980 245 780 600 1970 445 1400 1000 3550 900 2850 2050 7200 1800 5900 4200 14500 3750 12000 8600 30000 *1 DCR-HC96 *2 DCR-HC46 • All numbers measured at the fine image quality level. Capacity of the "Memory Stick Duo" (MB) and the number of...to be set during Easy Handycam operation. FRAME ( ) To record stationary subjects in relatively clear quality. VGA (0.3M) ( ) Allows for image quality. Bottom: [STANDARD] is set only when the POWER switch is selected for the maximum number of images to CAMERA-MEMORY. x FLD/FRAME (DCR-HC36) B FIELD To record moving...
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...; For DCR-HC46/HC96: Do not insert/eject the cassette while your camcorder is on your camcorder to a VCR/DVD device, etc., using the A/V connecting cable (1), the A/V connecting cable with the devices to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). DCR-HC36: A/V OUT... cause a malfunction. You can connect your camcorder to VCR/DVD device, etc. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO (2), or the i.LINK cable (3). You can copy the picture played back on the Handycam Station. Dubbing/Editing Dubbing to other recording devices...
...; For DCR-HC46/HC96: Do not insert/eject the cassette while your camcorder is on your camcorder to a VCR/DVD device, etc., using the A/V connecting cable (1), the A/V connecting cable with the devices to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). DCR-HC36: A/V OUT... cause a malfunction. You can connect your camcorder to VCR/DVD device, etc. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO (2), or the i.LINK cable (3). You can copy the picture played back on the Handycam Station. Dubbing/Editing Dubbing to other recording devices...
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...or the i.LINK cable (3). DCR-HC36: To i.LINK jack DV To DV Interface (i.LINK) 3 : Signal flow TV or VCR/DVD device, etc. 74 or an i.LINK-compatible device using the supplied AC Adaptor for recording in your camcorder from a TV or VCR/...HC96: Do not insert/eject the cassette while your camcorder to be connected. • You cannot record pictures on your camcorder beforehand. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the A/V connecting cable (1), the A/V connecting cable with the devices to a TV, VCR/DVD device, etc. You can connect your camcorder is on the Handycam...
...or the i.LINK cable (3). DCR-HC36: To i.LINK jack DV To DV Interface (i.LINK) 3 : Signal flow TV or VCR/DVD device, etc. 74 or an i.LINK-compatible device using the supplied AC Adaptor for recording in your camcorder from a TV or VCR/...HC96: Do not insert/eject the cassette while your camcorder to be connected. • You cannot record pictures on your camcorder beforehand. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the A/V connecting cable (1), the A/V connecting cable with the devices to a TV, VCR/DVD device, etc. You can connect your camcorder is on the Handycam...
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... to record at the same time. After step 2 to a TV or other DCR-HC36/HC46/HC96 camcorders). Check the picture on the LCD screen or the viewfinder. • For DCR-HC46/HC96: Do not insert/eject the cassette while your camcorder is on your camcorder to 4, the recording stops automatically at which you want to stop recording. X appears... is set the end point for fixing the installed external microphone (optional) securely. Sound you can only record additional audio over a tape recorded on the Handycam Station.
... to record at the same time. After step 2 to a TV or other DCR-HC36/HC46/HC96 camcorders). Check the picture on the LCD screen or the viewfinder. • For DCR-HC46/HC96: Do not insert/eject the cassette while your camcorder is on your camcorder to 4, the recording stops automatically at which you want to stop recording. X appears... is set the end point for fixing the installed external microphone (optional) securely. Sound you can only record additional audio over a tape recorded on the Handycam Station.
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...completed. • Refer also to the operating instructions for the printer to a computer. Connecting your camcorder (DCR-HC36) or the Handycam Station (DCR-HC46/ HC96) to the printer using a PictBridge compliant printer without connecting the camcorder to be used. • Do not attempt the following orders: - Touch t [MENU] t .... Connect the AC Adaptor to be printed with / . 2 Touch t [COPIES]. 2 Connect the (USB) jack of your camcorder to the printer 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the screen automatically. 3 Touch [PictBridge PRINT]. When connection is ...
...completed. • Refer also to the operating instructions for the printer to a computer. Connecting your camcorder (DCR-HC36) or the Handycam Station (DCR-HC46/ HC96) to the printer using a PictBridge compliant printer without connecting the camcorder to be used. • Do not attempt the following orders: - Touch t [MENU] t .... Connect the AC Adaptor to be printed with / . 2 Touch t [COPIES]. 2 Connect the (USB) jack of your camcorder to the printer 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the screen automatically. 3 Touch [PictBridge PRINT]. When connection is ...
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...regardless of model or manufacturer. • For DCR-HC46/HC96: If you print a still image recorded with a 16:9 ratio, left and right ends of images recorded with a device other than your camcorder from the Handycam Station (DCR-HC46/HC96). - You can print still images without using...8226; Some printer models may be cut off and on again and restart the operation from your camcorder (DCR-HC36) or the Handycam Station (DCR-HC46/HC96) or the printer. - Remove your camcorder. • PictBridge is an industry standard established by connecting a printer directly to your printer's ...
...regardless of model or manufacturer. • For DCR-HC46/HC96: If you print a still image recorded with a 16:9 ratio, left and right ends of images recorded with a device other than your camcorder from the Handycam Station (DCR-HC46/HC96). - You can print still images without using...8226; Some printer models may be cut off and on again and restart the operation from your camcorder (DCR-HC36) or the Handycam Station (DCR-HC46/HC96) or the printer. - Remove your camcorder. • PictBridge is an industry standard established by connecting a printer directly to your printer's ...
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... with an external device wears out the battery pack faster. • When you are recording movies with your camcorder. The accessory can be turned on your accessory for details. • When you operate the POWER switch on ... LANC control jack is connected, it . 84 Jacks to connect external devices Camcorder Handycam Station (DCR-HC46/HC96) 7 1 DCR-HC36 4 5 3 DCR-HC46 3 DCR-HC96 2 3 Bottom 6 7 1 ...Open the shoe cover. 2 - 6 ...Open the jack cover. 3 6 5 4 A For DCR-HC96: Active Interface Shoe (p. 78) The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to optional...
... with an external device wears out the battery pack faster. • When you are recording movies with your camcorder. The accessory can be turned on your accessory for details. • When you operate the POWER switch on ... LANC control jack is connected, it . 84 Jacks to connect external devices Camcorder Handycam Station (DCR-HC46/HC96) 7 1 DCR-HC36 4 5 3 DCR-HC46 3 DCR-HC96 2 3 Bottom 6 7 1 ...Open the shoe cover. 2 - 6 ...Open the jack cover. 3 6 5 4 A For DCR-HC96: Active Interface Shoe (p. 78) The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to optional...
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Dubbing/Editing C For DCR-HC96: A/V (audio/video) jack (p. 42, 71, 97) For DCR-HC36/HC46: A/V (audio/video) OUT jack (p. 42, 71) • For DCR-HC46/HC96: The Handycam Station and your camcorder are both equipped with A/V jacks. D (USB) jack (p. 86) E DV Interface (i.LINK) (p. 71, 94) F DC IN jack (p. 13) G Interface connector 85
Dubbing/Editing C For DCR-HC96: A/V (audio/video) jack (p. 42, 71, 97) For DCR-HC36/HC46: A/V (audio/video) OUT jack (p. 42, 71) • For DCR-HC46/HC96: The Handycam Station and your camcorder are both equipped with A/V jacks. D (USB) jack (p. 86) E DV Interface (i.LINK) (p. 71, 94) F DC IN jack (p. 13) G Interface connector 85
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...is displayed on the LCD screen of your camcorder (DCR- Delete and overwrite?] appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder until the picture is a recorded disc. To cancel the operation Touch [CANCEL] on the LCD screen on your camcorder. • You cannot cancel the operation after... comes out. 3 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/ EDIT lamp. 4 Insert a recorded cassette into your camcorder. 5 Connect your camcorder. HC36) or the Handycam Station (DCR-HC46/HC96) to a computer, make sure you use a DVD-RW/+RW which has other data stored on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 93...
...is displayed on the LCD screen of your camcorder (DCR- Delete and overwrite?] appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder until the picture is a recorded disc. To cancel the operation Touch [CANCEL] on the LCD screen on your camcorder. • You cannot cancel the operation after... comes out. 3 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/ EDIT lamp. 4 Insert a recorded cassette into your camcorder. 5 Connect your camcorder. HC36) or the Handycam Station (DCR-HC46/HC96) to a computer, make sure you use a DVD-RW/+RW which has other data stored on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 93...
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... is set to on. • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder (p. 24, 25). The camcorder gets warm. • The camcorder may get warmer while you use the following table to ON (p. 33...HC96: Insert your Sony dealer. Settings change during Easy Handycam operation. • During Easy Handycam operation, the settings of the functions that are functional (p. 29). Previously made settings are restored when you cancel the Easy Handycam operation (p. 28, 46). [DEMO MODE] does not start. • You cannot view the demonstration when NIGHTSHOT PLUS (DCR-HC36/HC46)/ NIGHTSHOT (DCR-HC96...
... is set to on. • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder (p. 24, 25). The camcorder gets warm. • The camcorder may get warmer while you use the following table to ON (p. 33...HC96: Insert your Sony dealer. Settings change during Easy Handycam operation. • During Easy Handycam operation, the settings of the functions that are functional (p. 29). Previously made settings are restored when you cancel the Easy Handycam operation (p. 28, 46). [DEMO MODE] does not start. • You cannot view the demonstration when NIGHTSHOT PLUS (DCR-HC36/HC46)/ NIGHTSHOT (DCR-HC96...
