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...the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C151 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L25A/L25B. • DCR-HC96 is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on, the user is to be used in order to comply with the limits for connecting the camcorder ... with Cassette Memory are designed to Subpart B of Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC96 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - DCR-HC Serial No. CAUTION You are located on a circuit different from that any interference received...
...the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C151 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L25A/L25B. • DCR-HC96 is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on, the user is to be used in order to comply with the limits for connecting the camcorder ... with Cassette Memory are designed to Subpart B of Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC96 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - DCR-HC Serial No. CAUTION You are located on a circuit different from that any interference received...
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...DCR-HC96) • The camcorder is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. When using a "Memory Stick Duo" with "Memory 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 ...
...DCR-HC96) • The camcorder is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. When using a "Memory Stick Duo" with "Memory 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 ...
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...DCR-HC96: The lens for effective use. Read this first (Continued) • The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely highprecision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for your camcorder... purposes are captured using your camcorder to make sure the picture and... viewfinder, or the lens to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems ...are subject to the copyright laws. To view your camcorder. • Design and specifications of a Carl Zeiss ...camcorder is indicated on the bottom of the sun only in Germany, and...
...DCR-HC96: The lens for effective use. Read this first (Continued) • The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely highprecision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for your camcorder... purposes are captured using your camcorder to make sure the picture and... viewfinder, or the lens to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems ...are subject to the copyright laws. To view your camcorder. • Design and specifications of a Carl Zeiss ...camcorder is indicated on the bottom of the sun only in Germany, and...
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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 the "Memory Stick Duo 80 Marking images on recording/playback (SLIDE SHOW/PICT. EFFECT/FRAME REC, 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 the "Memory Stick Duo 80 Marking images on recording/playback (SLIDE SHOW/PICT. EFFECT/FRAME REC, 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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...tape and "Memory Stick Duo" are not supplied. See page 6, 123, 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... the lens cap to the metal fittings of that you have following items supplied with 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. ...
...tape and "Memory Stick Duo" are not supplied. See page 6, 123, 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... the lens cap to the metal fittings of that you have following items supplied with 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. ...
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... it into place (2). 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 (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 for the DCR-HC46/HC96 or on the Handycam Station for the DCRHC36.
... it into place (2). 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 (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 for the DCR-HC46/HC96 or on the Handycam Station for the DCRHC36.
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...cord to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. For DCR-HC46/HC96: Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack. Insert the camcorder into the Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack cover. Step2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) For DCR-HC36: With the v mark facing to the LCD ... CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. • When inserting the camcorder into the Handycam Station securely, all the way to a power source such as a wall outlet as shown in this case. DCR-HC96: /CHG (charge) lamp DCR-HC46: CHG (charge) lamp 14 The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and ...
...cord to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. For DCR-HC46/HC96: Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack. Insert the camcorder into the Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack cover. Step2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) For DCR-HC36: With the v mark facing to the LCD ... CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. • When inserting the camcorder into the Handycam Station securely, all the way to a power source such as a wall outlet as shown in this case. DCR-HC96: /CHG (charge) lamp DCR-HC46: CHG (charge) lamp 14 The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and ...
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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 pack 1 Slide the POWER ... 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 outlet by making the same connections as you do when charging the battery pack. Continued , 15 For DCR-HC36: To use a fully charged battery pack. Battery pack NP-FP30*1...
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 pack 1 Slide the POWER ... 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 outlet by making the same connections as you do when charging the battery pack. Continued , 15 For DCR-HC36: To use a fully charged battery pack. Battery pack NP-FP30*1...
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.... 17 Getting Started The battery pack is still supplied to it while connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder or the Handycam Station supplied with the DCR-HC46/HC96, even when the power cord is recommended.) • The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use... your camcorder in low temperatures. • The recording and playback time will not be correctly displayed under which you use the AC Adaptor...
.... 17 Getting Started The battery pack is still supplied to it while connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder or the Handycam Station supplied with the DCR-HC46/HC96, even when the power cord is recommended.) • The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use... your camcorder in low temperatures. • The recording and playback time will not be correctly displayed under which you use the AC Adaptor...
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...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 turn on the power of your camcorder firmly To record or play or edit pictures. • After you...turn on the respective lamp. PLAY/EDIT: To play back, slide the POWER switch 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 cap. 3 Ensure a good grip, then fasten the Grip belt. Step 3: Turning the ...
...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 turn on the power of your camcorder firmly To record or play or edit pictures. • After you...turn on the respective lamp. PLAY/EDIT: To play back, slide the POWER switch 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 cap. 3 Ensure a good grip, then fasten the Grip belt. Step 3: Turning the ...
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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 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).
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For DCR-HC46/HC96: To turn on the LCD frame accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD panel. ...is poor. Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder The LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it until the picture is clear. • You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. ...This setting is convenient during playback operations. 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 ...
For DCR-HC46/HC96: To turn on the LCD frame accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD panel. ...is poor. Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder The LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it until the picture is clear. • You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. ...This setting is convenient during playback operations. 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 ...
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... recorded on the tape, and can be displayed during playback (see page 67 for [DATA CODE] (During Easy Handycam operation, you can set the clock for the first time. POWER switch Skip to the year 2079. DATE 2006Y... set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder or change the POWER switch position. • If you set any year up to step 4 when you do not use your... camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings ...
... recorded on the tape, and can be displayed during playback (see page 67 for [DATA CODE] (During Easy Handycam operation, you can set the clock for the first time. POWER switch Skip to the year 2079. DATE 2006Y... set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder or change the POWER switch position. • If you set any year up to step 4 when you do not use your... camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings ...
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...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. Push the center of the back of the arrow and open the lid. Window Lid The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up... the cassette 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. This may cause a malfunction. 3 Close the lid. It may ...
...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. Push the center of the back of the arrow and open the lid. Window Lid The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up... the cassette 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. This may cause a malfunction. 3 Close the lid. It may ...
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...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 inserting or ejecting the "Memory Stick Duo," be damaged. • When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off,...be damaged. 2 Insert 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 ...
...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 inserting or ejecting the "Memory Stick Duo," be damaged. • When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off,...be damaged. 2 Insert 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 ...
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...a faster zoom. 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 of the surrounding brightness.... • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is insufficient ambient light. Functions used for recording/playback, etc. 2 For 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 8 feet...
...a faster zoom. 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 of the surrounding brightness.... • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is insufficient ambient light. Functions used for recording/playback, etc. 2 For 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 8 feet...
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... Magnify the picture with T (Telephoto). 3 Touch the screen at the point you want to 5 times the original size. qs qa For DCR-HC36: 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 subject appears on page 60. Magnification can magnify pictures... from about 1.1 to display in mirror mode qh Open the LCD panel qh 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees...
... Magnify the picture with T (Telephoto). 3 Touch the screen at the point you want to 5 times the original size. qs qa For DCR-HC36: 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 subject appears on page 60. Magnification can magnify pictures... from about 1.1 to display in mirror mode qh Open the LCD panel qh 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees...
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.... Recording capacity (approx.) To turn off the operation confirmation beep (BEEP 4 See [BEEP] on the LCD frame. J Recording lamp (DCR-HC96) The recording lamp lights up to operate your camcorder. K Internal stereo microphone For DCR-HC96: An Active Interface Shoe compatible microphone will take precedence when connected (p. 78). You can view the battery information for...
.... Recording capacity (approx.) To turn off the operation confirmation beep (BEEP 4 See [BEEP] on the LCD frame. J Recording lamp (DCR-HC96) The recording lamp lights up to operate your camcorder. K Internal stereo microphone For DCR-HC96: An Active Interface Shoe compatible microphone will take precedence when connected (p. 78). You can view the battery information for...