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...camcorder is encouraged to try to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. CAUTION You are incompatible (p. 123). 6 However, there is subject to comply with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C151 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L25A/L25B. • DCR-HC96 is connected. - Notes on the supplied CD-ROM) Types of Conformity Trade Name: SONY... Model No.: DCR-HC96 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Model...
...camcorder is encouraged to try to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. CAUTION You are incompatible (p. 123). 6 However, there is subject to comply with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C151 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L25A/L25B. • DCR-HC96 is connected. - Notes on the supplied CD-ROM) Types of Conformity Trade Name: SONY... Model No.: DCR-HC96 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Model...
Operating Guide
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... Stick" compatible equipment Be sure to insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the Handycam Station or remove the camcorder 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... another device with a USB or i.LINK cable, be used only with or (p. 124). Memory Stick Duo Adaptor LCD panel Shoe cover (DCR-HC96) • The camcorder is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens • A menu item ...
... Stick" compatible equipment Be sure to insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the Handycam Station or remove the camcorder 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... another device with a USB or i.LINK cable, be used only with or (p. 124). Memory Stick Duo Adaptor LCD panel Shoe cover (DCR-HC96) • The camcorder is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens • A menu item ...
Operating Guide
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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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... 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-ROM "Picture Package Ver.1.5.1" (1) (p. 86) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) 12... strap. 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.
... 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-ROM "Picture Package Ver.1.5.1" (1) (p. 86) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) 12... strap. 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.
Operating Guide
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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 direction of the battery pack and your camcorder 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: POWER 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 DCRHC36. Step 2: Charging...
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 direction of the battery pack and your camcorder 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: POWER 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 DCRHC36. Step 2: Charging...
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...AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the Handycam Station and the DC plug. For DCR-HC46/HC96: To charge the battery pack using only the AC Adaptor Turn off when the battery is fully charged. Insert the camcorder into the Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack cover. The ...battery pack will not lose its charge in the illustration. Step2: Charging the battery 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...
...AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the Handycam Station and the DC plug. For DCR-HC46/HC96: To charge the battery pack using only the AC Adaptor Turn off when the battery is fully charged. Insert the camcorder into the Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack cover. The ...battery pack will not lose its charge in the illustration. Step2: Charging the battery 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...
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... OFF (CHG). POWER switch 1 Getting Started To the wall outlet AC Adaptor Power cord For DCR-HC46/HC96: To remove your camcorder from the Handycam Station Turn off the power, then remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station holding both your camcorder using the power from the wall outlet by making the same connections as you do...
... OFF (CHG). POWER switch 1 Getting Started To the wall outlet AC Adaptor Power cord For DCR-HC46/HC96: To remove your camcorder from the Handycam Station Turn off the power, then remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station holding both your camcorder using the power from the wall outlet by making the same connections as you do...
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... This may cause a malfunction. On the AC Adaptor • Use the nearby wall outlet when using your camcorder. • Do not use your camcorder or the Handycam Station supplied with the DCR-HC46/HC96, even when the power cord is disconnected from the battery as long as between a wall and furniture. ...8226; Do not short-circuit the DC plug of your camcorder in a narrow space, such as the AC ...
... This may cause a malfunction. On the AC Adaptor • Use the nearby wall outlet when using your camcorder. • Do not use your camcorder or the Handycam Station supplied with the DCR-HC46/HC96, even when the power cord is disconnected from the battery as long as between a wall and furniture. ...8226; Do not short-circuit the DC plug of your camcorder in a narrow space, such as the AC ...
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...of each indicator (p. 38) that appears on the LCD screen. 1 Touch . 6 0 min MENU 1/3 TELE MACRO SPOT FOCUS -:--:-- 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. Checking the screen indicators (Display guide... buttons on the LCD frame. • Be careful not to show messages in a specified language. DISP GUIDE EXPOSURE FADER Touch [MENU] during Easy Handycam operation (p. 28). 2 Touch [DISP GUIDE]. Select the screen language in lines may appear on the LCD screen, but this is not a malfunction....
...of each indicator (p. 38) that appears on the LCD screen. 1 Touch . 6 0 min MENU 1/3 TELE MACRO SPOT FOCUS -:--:-- 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. Checking the screen indicators (Display guide... buttons on the LCD frame. • Be careful not to show messages in a specified language. DISP GUIDE EXPOSURE FADER Touch [MENU] during Easy Handycam operation (p. 28). 2 Touch [DISP GUIDE]. Select the screen language in lines may appear on the LCD screen, but this is not a malfunction....
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...touch . 6 0 min -:--:-- The clock starts. • The date and time are not displayed while recording, but they are automatically recorded on your camcorder for the first time. 1 Touch 6 0 min t [MENU]. -:--:-- CLOCK SET -:--:-- Step 6: Setting the date and time Getting Started Set the ...date and time when using this camcorder for [DATA CODE] (During Easy Handycam operation, you can set only [DATE/TIME])). 23 CAMERA SET PROGRAM AE SPOT METER EXPOSURE OK 2 Select (TIME/LANGU.) menu...
...touch . 6 0 min -:--:-- The clock starts. • The date and time are not displayed while recording, but they are automatically recorded on your camcorder for the first time. 1 Touch 6 0 min t [MENU]. -:--:-- CLOCK SET -:--:-- Step 6: Setting the date and time Getting Started Set the ...date and time when using this camcorder for [DATA CODE] (During Easy Handycam operation, you can set only [DATE/TIME])). 23 CAMERA SET PROGRAM AE SPOT METER EXPOSURE OK 2 Select (TIME/LANGU.) menu...
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... 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. Push the center of the back of the arrow and open the lid. OPEN/EJECT lever 2 Insert a cassette with its window facing outwards...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...
... 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. Push the center of the back of the arrow and open the lid. OPEN/EJECT lever 2 Insert a cassette with its window facing outwards...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...
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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 ... REC START/STOP F (or C) to start recording.*1 60min EASY REC MENU The indicator changes [STBY] to record. The screen font size increases for easy viewing. DCR-HC36/HC46: Remove the lens cap (p. 18). DCR-HC36: B A DCR-HC36/ HC46 DCR-HC96 D E If the POWER switch is set to adjust the focus.
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 ... REC START/STOP F (or C) to start recording.*1 60min EASY REC MENU The indicator changes [STBY] to record. The screen font size increases for easy viewing. DCR-HC36/HC46: Remove the lens cap (p. 18). DCR-HC36: B A DCR-HC36/ HC46 DCR-HC96 D E If the POWER switch is set to adjust the focus.
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...8226; REC START/STOP button (in the CAMERA-MEMORY mode) (p. 30). • For DCR-HC46/HC96: Pressing and holding DISP/BATT INFO button (p. 20) • For DCR-HC46/HC96: WIDE SELECT button (in the CAMERA-MEMORY mode) (p. 26) 29 Movies Touch , then... touch to select a picture. disappears from the screen. See page 45 for details on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. A C AB C B A Stop B Play/Pause toggles C Rewind/Fast forward MENU A Tape playback B Previous/Next C Delete (p. 80) x To cancel Easy Handycam...
...8226; REC START/STOP button (in the CAMERA-MEMORY mode) (p. 30). • For DCR-HC46/HC96: Pressing and holding DISP/BATT INFO button (p. 20) • For DCR-HC46/HC96: WIDE SELECT button (in the CAMERA-MEMORY mode) (p. 26) 29 Movies Touch , then... touch to select a picture. disappears from the screen. See page 45 for details on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. A C AB C B A Stop B Play/Pause toggles C Rewind/Fast forward MENU A Tape playback B Previous/Next C Delete (p. 80) x To cancel Easy Handycam...
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.../STOP (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 locate later on the screen. 6 0 min 0:00:00 P-MENU If the tape counter is...using the Remote Commander. Insulation sheet 6 1 7 q; 2 8 3 4 5 9 A PHOTO*1 (p. 30) The on-screen image when you want to operate your camcorder (p. 35). • To change the battery, see page 131. The tape stops automatically when the tape counter reaches "0:00:00."
.../STOP (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 locate later on the screen. 6 0 min 0:00:00 P-MENU If the tape counter is...using the Remote Commander. Insulation sheet 6 1 7 q; 2 8 3 4 5 9 A PHOTO*1 (p. 30) The on-screen image when you want to operate your camcorder (p. 35). • To change the battery, see page 131. The tape stops automatically when the tape counter reaches "0:00:00."
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... 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 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 input jack of a TV or a VCR using the A/V connecting cable (1) or...
... 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 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 input jack of a TV or a VCR using the A/V connecting cable (1) or...
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... will not output audio. • You can be reproduced more faithfully than with A/V jacks (p. 84). A A/V connecting cable (supplied) For DCR-HC46/HC96: The Handycam Station and your camcorder are both the Handycam Station and your camcorder at the same time, as image disturbance may not appear in 4:3 aspect ratio may occur. The TV automatically switches the...
... will not output audio. • You can be reproduced more faithfully than with A/V jacks (p. 84). A A/V connecting cable (supplied) For DCR-HC46/HC96: The Handycam Station and your camcorder are both the Handycam Station and your camcorder at the same time, as image disturbance may not appear in 4:3 aspect ratio may occur. The TV automatically switches the...
Operating Guide
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... screen. If you decide not to change the setting, touch to return to the previous screen. • Cancel Easy Handycam operation to use menu items during Easy Handycam operation is not displayed during Easy Handycam operation (p. 28). 60min EASY STBY MENU 1 Touch [MENU]. x To use menu items normally (p. 29). 45 Using the Menu...
... screen. If you decide not to change the setting, touch to return to the previous screen. • Cancel Easy Handycam operation to use menu items during Easy Handycam operation is not displayed during Easy Handycam operation (p. 28). 60min EASY STBY MENU 1 Touch [MENU]. x To use menu items normally (p. 29). 45 Using the Menu...
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... DIGITAL ZOOM z WIDE SELECT*3 z STEADYSHOT z PROGRES.REC*1 z MEMORY SET menu (p. 55) STILL SET - ALL ERASE - MEMORY PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam z - z - z - - - z - - - - - - - - - AUTO - AUTO OFF *6/OFF OFF OFF ON OFF OFF... AE z SPOT METER z EXPOSURE z WHITE BAL. PB FOLDER - z - z - MOVIE SET - FILE NO. - REC FOLDER - z - ON OFF - During Easy Handycam operation, the following settings are automatically applied (p. 28). FORMAT - z - z - - - z - z - - - - - z - NEW FOLDER - z - ...
... DIGITAL ZOOM z WIDE SELECT*3 z STEADYSHOT z PROGRES.REC*1 z MEMORY SET menu (p. 55) STILL SET - ALL ERASE - MEMORY PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam z - z - z - - - z - - - - - - - - - AUTO - AUTO OFF *6/OFF OFF OFF ON OFF OFF... AE z SPOT METER z EXPOSURE z WHITE BAL. PB FOLDER - z - z - MOVIE SET - FILE NO. - REC FOLDER - z - ON OFF - During Easy Handycam operation, the following settings are automatically applied (p. 28). FORMAT - z - z - - - z - z - - - - - z - NEW FOLDER - z - ...
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EFFECT z FRAME REC*1 z SMTH INT.REC*4 z INT.REC-STL - 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. OFF ON - USB SELECT - z - - - - Easy Handycam OFF - menu (p. 59) FADER z SLIDE SHOW - EFFECT z PICT. EDIT/PLAY menu (p. 64...
EFFECT z FRAME REC*1 z SMTH INT.REC*4 z INT.REC-STL - 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. OFF ON - USB SELECT - z - - - - Easy Handycam OFF - menu (p. 59) FADER z SLIDE SHOW - EFFECT z PICT. EDIT/PLAY menu (p. 64...
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AUDIO MIX - MEMORY PLAY/EDIT - z - Easy Handycam SP 12BIT z STEREO - - /NORMAL/ - / NORMAL/ -*6 OFF -*6 -*6 OFF z OFF z AUTO ON ON z LCD PANEL - 5 min - z TV TYPE*4 z z z USB CAMERA z - - z...- z - z LCD/VF SET z z z A/V t DV OUT*1 VIDEO INPUT*1 - - z REMAINING z - 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 -*6 -*6 48
AUDIO MIX - MEMORY PLAY/EDIT - z - Easy Handycam SP 12BIT z STEREO - - /NORMAL/ - / NORMAL/ -*6 OFF -*6 -*6 OFF z OFF z AUTO ON ON z LCD PANEL - 5 min - z TV TYPE*4 z z z USB CAMERA z - - z...- z - z LCD/VF SET z z z A/V t DV OUT*1 VIDEO INPUT*1 - - z REMAINING z - 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 -*6 -*6 48