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... the "Memory Stick Duo" into the Handycam Station or remove the camcorder from it in your camcorder.) Using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts. Memory Stick Duo Adaptor LCD panel Shoe cover (DCR-HC96) • The camcorder is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. Types of "Memory Stick" you insert the camcorder into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor...
... the "Memory Stick Duo" into the Handycam Station or remove the camcorder from it in your camcorder.) Using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts. Memory Stick Duo Adaptor LCD panel Shoe cover (DCR-HC96) • The camcorder is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. Types of "Memory Stick" you insert the camcorder into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor...
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... 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 the screen indicators (Display guide 21 Step 6: Setting the date and time 23 Step 7: Inserting a tape or a "Memory Stick Duo ...24 Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 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 ...
... 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 the screen indicators (Display guide 21 Step 6: Setting the date and time 23 Step 7: Inserting a tape or a "Memory Stick Duo ...24 Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 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 ...
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...device, etc 71 Recording pictures from a TV or VCR/DVD device, etc 74 Dubbing pictures from the "Memory Stick Duo 80 Marking images on the "Memory Stick Duo" with specific information (Print mark/Image protection 81 10 Other part names and functions Indicators displayed during ... 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.) MEMORY SET menu 55 Settings for the "Memory Stick Duo" (BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/ ALL...
...device, etc 71 Recording pictures from a TV or VCR/DVD device, etc 74 Dubbing pictures from the "Memory Stick Duo 80 Marking images on the "Memory Stick Duo" with specific information (Print mark/Image protection 81 10 Other part names and functions Indicators displayed during ... 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.) MEMORY SET menu 55 Settings for the "Memory Stick Duo" (BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/ ALL...
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... "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 About i.LINK 127 Maintenance and precautions...
... "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 About i.LINK 127 Maintenance and precautions...
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... 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.... item supplied. • The cassette tape and "Memory Stick Duo" are not supplied. See page 6, 123, 124, for compatible cassettes and "Memory Stick Duo" for your camcorder. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 13) USB cable (1) (p. 82, 86) Lens cap (1) (DCR-HC36/HC46) (p. 18, 28, 30) Power cord...
... 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.... item supplied. • The cassette tape and "Memory Stick Duo" are not supplied. See page 6, 123, 124, for compatible cassettes and "Memory Stick Duo" for your camcorder. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 13) USB cable (1) (p. 82, 86) Lens cap (1) (DCR-HC36/HC46) (p. 18, 28, 30) Power cord...
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...light up CAMERA-TAPE: To record on a "Memory Stick Duo." For DCR-HC96: The lens cover opens automatically when the POWER switch is set the date and time ([CLOCK SET], p. 23), the next time you have set to turn on the power of your camcorder firmly To record or play back, slide the...repeatedly to OFF (CHG), slide it for a few seconds. 2 Hold the camcorder correctly. 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly in the direction of the arrow to CAMERA-TAPE or CAMERAMEMORY. CAMERA-MEMORY: To record on a tape. For DCR-HC36/HC46: Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on the respective ...
...light up CAMERA-TAPE: To record on a "Memory Stick Duo." For DCR-HC96: The lens cover opens automatically when the POWER switch is set the date and time ([CLOCK SET], p. 23), the next time you have set to turn on the power of your camcorder firmly To record or play back, slide the...repeatedly to OFF (CHG), slide it for a few seconds. 2 Hold the camcorder correctly. 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly in the direction of the arrow to CAMERA-TAPE or CAMERAMEMORY. CAMERA-MEMORY: To record on a tape. For DCR-HC36/HC46: Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on the respective ...
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Step 7: Inserting a tape 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. This may cause a malfunction. 3 Close the lid. OPEN/EJECT lever 2 Insert a cassette with its window facing outwards, then press ... 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 . • Do not force the cassette compartment closed by pressing the portion marked {DO NOT...
Step 7: Inserting a tape 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. This may cause a malfunction. 3 Close the lid. OPEN/EJECT lever 2 Insert a cassette with its window facing outwards, then press ... 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 . • Do not force the cassette compartment closed by pressing the portion marked {DO NOT...
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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 lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. Do not shake or knock your camcorder is reading/writing data. Otherwise, image data...
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 lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. Do not shake or knock your camcorder is reading/writing data. Otherwise, image data...
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Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of recordable pictures, see page 56. • For DCR-HC46: Still images will be different in the viewfinder. • Differences in the angle of view between 4:3 and 16:9 vary depending on the zoom position. ...-angle, high-quality pictures. • If you can select up to [1.0M] ( ). • For DCR-HC96: Still images will be fixed to image size [0.7M] ( ) in the 16:9 (wide) mode. It may appear rough depending on the "Memory Stick Duo" 1 Set the POWER switch to [4:3], pictures may be fixed to CAMERA-TAPE. Press WIDE...
Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of recordable pictures, see page 56. • For DCR-HC46: Still images will be different in the viewfinder. • Differences in the angle of view between 4:3 and 16:9 vary depending on the zoom position. ...-angle, high-quality pictures. • If you can select up to [1.0M] ( ). • For DCR-HC96: Still images will be fixed to image size [0.7M] ( ) in the 16:9 (wide) mode. It may appear rough depending on the "Memory Stick Duo" 1 Set the POWER switch to [4:3], pictures may be fixed to CAMERA-TAPE. Press WIDE...
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...(4:3) 1 Slide the POWER switch E to turn on the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp. 2 Press EASY A. to OFF (CHG), slide it while pressing the green button. DCR-HC36: B A DCR-HC36/ HC46 DCR-HC96 D E If the POWER switch is set to adjust the focus...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. The screen font size increases for easy viewing. When disappears, the image has been recorded. *1 Movies are recorded in [FINE] quality on a "Memory Stick...
...(4:3) 1 Slide the POWER switch E to turn on the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp. 2 Press EASY A. to OFF (CHG), slide it while pressing the green button. DCR-HC36: B A DCR-HC36/ HC46 DCR-HC96 D E If the POWER switch is set to adjust the focus...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. The screen font size increases for easy viewing. When disappears, the image has been recorded. *1 Movies are recorded in [FINE] quality on a "Memory Stick...
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...to select a recording medium. If the POWER To record on the sides of the POWER switch. To check the latest recording on a "Memory Stick Duo" will be monaural. Lens cover (DCR-HC96) Opens in 4:3 screen. 30 Flashing t Lit A shutter sound is heard. Movies Press REC START/STOP A (or B). 60min REC ...the focus (A), then press it To record on a "Memory Stick Duo," while pressing the light up the switch is set to image size [0.2M] in 16:9 screen (DCR-HC46/HC96), or [VGA (0.3M)] in accordance with the setting of the cap. PHOTO DCR-HC36: POWER switch REC START/STOP B REC START/STOP...
...to select a recording medium. If the POWER To record on the sides of the POWER switch. To check the latest recording on a "Memory Stick Duo" will be monaural. Lens cover (DCR-HC96) Opens in 4:3 screen. 30 Flashing t Lit A shutter sound is heard. Movies Press REC START/STOP A (or B). 60min REC ...the focus (A), then press it To record on a "Memory Stick Duo," while pressing the light up the switch is set to image size [0.2M] in 16:9 screen (DCR-HC46/HC96), or [VGA (0.3M)] in accordance with the setting of the cap. PHOTO DCR-HC36: POWER switch REC START/STOP B REC START/STOP...
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C Rewind/Fast forward On a "Memory Stick Duo": Touch t / to select a picture with / , then touch (p. 59). 31 Touch one of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the Index screen Still images Touch . ...], select a folder with , then touch . is inserted, touch to display . AB C P-MENU A Tape playback B Previous/Next C Index screen display • When a "Memory Stick Duo" is not displayed when an inserted "Memory Stick Duo" contains no image data. SPD PB], p. 64). Movies On a Tape: Touch , then touch to the index screen. To display pictures on...
C Rewind/Fast forward On a "Memory Stick Duo": Touch t / to select a picture with / , then touch (p. 59). 31 Touch one of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the Index screen Still images Touch . ...], select a folder with , then touch . is inserted, touch to display . AB C P-MENU A Tape playback B Previous/Next C Index screen display • When a "Memory Stick Duo" is not displayed when an inserted "Memory Stick Duo" contains no image data. SPD PB], p. 64). Movies On a Tape: Touch , then touch to the index screen. To display pictures on...
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....) (68) F END SEARCH/EDIT SEARCH/Rec review display switch button (39) G Personal Menu button (44) In the CAMERA-MEMORY mode A B C D E P-MENU qs 7 H Recording folder (59) I Image size (26, 56) (DCR-HC46/HC96) J Quality ( or ) (56) K "Memory Stick Duo" indicator and the number of images that can check them as [DATA CODE] during recording and the...
....) (68) F END SEARCH/EDIT SEARCH/Rec review display switch button (39) G Personal Menu button (44) In the CAMERA-MEMORY mode A B C D E P-MENU qs 7 H Recording folder (59) I Image size (26, 56) (DCR-HC46/HC96) J Quality ( or ) (56) K "Memory Stick Duo" indicator and the number of images that can check them as [DATA CODE] during recording and the...
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... mark (81) Continued , 37 Viewing movies On a tape 1 2 qd 45 Viewing still images 1 qg 9 3.0M wd wf qh qj MEMORY PLAY qk ql qf 7 M Tape transport indicator N Video operation buttons (31) On a "Memory Stick Duo" D A 0:00:00 E B F C A Data file name B Play/Pause button (31) C Previous/Next image button (31) ...be divided into a maximum of the current folder is a reference page. The number of scenes divided depends on the same "Memory Stick Duo." : Touch folder. : Touch to move to the previous to move to the next folder. : Touch / to move to play back. w;
... mark (81) Continued , 37 Viewing movies On a tape 1 2 qd 45 Viewing still images 1 qg 9 3.0M wd wf qh qj MEMORY PLAY qk ql qf 7 M Tape transport indicator N Video operation buttons (31) On a "Memory Stick Duo" D A 0:00:00 E B F C A Data file name B Play/Pause button (31) C Previous/Next image button (31) ...be divided into a maximum of the current folder is a reference page. The number of scenes divided depends on the same "Memory Stick Duo." : Touch folder. : Touch to move to the previous to move to the next folder. : Touch / to move to play back. w;
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...zero set to CAMERATAPE. 40 *2 Not available during Easy Handycam operation with the POWER switch is not displayed, press DISPLAY 9. 2 Press STOP 4 when you press this button will be recorded onto the "Memory Stick Duo" as a still image. Remote Commander Remove the... insulation sheet before 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...
...zero set to CAMERATAPE. 40 *2 Not available during Easy Handycam operation with the POWER switch is not displayed, press DISPLAY 9. 2 Press STOP 4 when you press this button will be recorded onto the "Memory Stick Duo" as a still image. Remote Commander Remove the... insulation sheet before 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...
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CAMERA-TAPE lamp: settings on a tape CAMERA-MEMORY lamp: Duo" settings on a "Memory Stick PLAY/EDIT lamp: settings for frequently used menu items are not added to Personal Menu. 1 60min STBY 0:00:00 CAMERA SET PROGRAM AE SPOT METER ...
CAMERA-TAPE lamp: settings on a tape CAMERA-MEMORY lamp: Duo" settings on a "Memory Stick PLAY/EDIT lamp: settings for frequently used menu items are not added to Personal Menu. 1 60min STBY 0:00:00 CAMERA SET PROGRAM AE SPOT METER ...
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...The indicators in this when not recording continuously. HIGH SPEED ( ) (DCR-HC96) Record up to [ON] ( ). PROGRES.REC (DCR-HC96) You can compare the 3 images and select an image recorded at about 0.5 second intervals. MEMORY SET menu Settings for analyzing highspeed action, such as still images, ...bulb, the screen may flicker. To cancel [PROGRES.REC], touch [OFF]. In progressive recording, the picture is especially useful for the "Memory Stick Duo" (BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/ALL ERASE/ NEW FOLDER, etc.) The default settings are displayed in an instant covers only half of ...
...The indicators in this when not recording continuously. HIGH SPEED ( ) (DCR-HC96) Record up to [ON] ( ). PROGRES.REC (DCR-HC96) You can compare the 3 images and select an image recorded at about 0.5 second intervals. MEMORY SET menu Settings for analyzing highspeed action, such as still images, ...bulb, the screen may flicker. To cancel [PROGRES.REC], touch [OFF]. In progressive recording, the picture is especially useful for the "Memory Stick Duo" (BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/ALL ERASE/ NEW FOLDER, etc.) The default settings are displayed in an instant covers only half of ...
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...( ) Allows for the maximum number of less than 3 images remaining on the "Memory Stick Duo." • For DCR-HC96: The flash will not function when there is selected for image quality. x IMAGE SIZE (DCR-HC46/HC96) For DCR-HC46: B 1.0M ( ) Allows you set a screen ratio of 16:9 (... to [0.7M] (DCR-HC46)/[2.3M] (DCR-HC96) automatically (p. 26). • [IMAGE SIZE] can be set only when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA-MEMORY. • [BURST] cannot be set to [FINE] during Easy Handycam operation. Bottom: [STANDARD] is automatically fixed to CAMERA-MEMORY. MEMORY SET menu (Continued)...
...( ) Allows for the maximum number of less than 3 images remaining on the "Memory Stick Duo." • For DCR-HC96: The flash will not function when there is selected for image quality. x IMAGE SIZE (DCR-HC46/HC96) For DCR-HC46: B 1.0M ( ) Allows you set a screen ratio of 16:9 (... to [0.7M] (DCR-HC46)/[2.3M] (DCR-HC96) automatically (p. 26). • [IMAGE SIZE] can be set only when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA-MEMORY. • [BURST] cannot be set to [FINE] during Easy Handycam operation. Bottom: [STANDARD] is automatically fixed to CAMERA-MEMORY. MEMORY SET menu (Continued)...
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... 2450 5900 5000 12000 115 240 240 485 490 980 980 1970 1750 3550 3600 7200 7300 14500 15000 30000 *1 DCR-HC96 *2 DCR-HC46 *3 If you record a still image on a "Memory Stick Duo" with the POWER switch set to VGA (640 × 480). Approximate data size of a picture (kB...16:9 picture (DCR-HC46/HC96) 2.3M*1 1150 480 0.7M*2 380 160 0.2M*3 130 60 *1 DCR-HC96 *2 DCR-HC46 *3 If you record a still image on a "Memory Stick Duo" with the POWER switch set to CAMERA-TAPE, [IMAGE SIZE] is selected for image quality. • When using the "Memory Stick Duo" made by Sony Corporation. Bottom:...
... 2450 5900 5000 12000 115 240 240 485 490 980 980 1970 1750 3550 3600 7200 7300 14500 15000 30000 *1 DCR-HC96 *2 DCR-HC46 *3 If you record a still image on a "Memory Stick Duo" with the POWER switch set to VGA (640 × 480). Approximate data size of a picture (kB...16:9 picture (DCR-HC46/HC96) 2.3M*1 1150 480 0.7M*2 380 160 0.2M*3 130 60 *1 DCR-HC96 *2 DCR-HC46 *3 If you record a still image on a "Memory Stick Duo" with the POWER switch set to CAMERA-TAPE, [IMAGE SIZE] is selected for image quality. • When using the "Memory Stick Duo" made by Sony Corporation. Bottom:...
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... replaced with another one. B SERIES Assigns file numbers in the selected folder. 2 Touch [YES] twice t . • Cancel image protection on the "Memory Stick Duo" beforehand when using the "Memory Stick Duo" made by Sony Corporation. To execute formatting, touch [YES] twice t . The file number is reset when a new folder is created or the recording folder...
... replaced with another one. B SERIES Assigns file numbers in the selected folder. 2 Touch [YES] twice t . • Cancel image protection on the "Memory Stick Duo" beforehand when using the "Memory Stick Duo" made by Sony Corporation. To execute formatting, touch [YES] twice t . The file number is reset when a new folder is created or the recording folder...