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... (2) this device must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. ACNo. If this equipment does cause ...to which can be determined by one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC96 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. However, there is to be used with Part 15 of ... with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C152 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L25A/L25B. "Operating Guide" (This manual) - Refer to the following measures: - Record the serial number in your camcorder You can radiate...
... (2) this device must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. ACNo. If this equipment does cause ...to which can be determined by one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC96 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. However, there is to be used with Part 15 of ... with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C152 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L25A/L25B. "Operating Guide" (This manual) - Refer to the following measures: - Record the serial number in your camcorder You can radiate...
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...Be sure to insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the Handycam Station or remove the camcorder from it in your camcorder There are two sizes of "Memory Stick." Memory Stick Duo Adaptor LCD panel Shoe cover (DCR-HC96) • The camcorder is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. ...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) ...
...Be sure to insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the Handycam Station or remove the camcorder from it in your camcorder There are two sizes of "Memory Stick." Memory Stick Duo Adaptor LCD panel Shoe cover (DCR-HC96) • The camcorder is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. ...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) ...
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...digital still camera, and therefore may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in low light conditions, such as at the sun. Unauthorized recording of light from a subject coming into the lens. • For DCR...dusk. Read this manual are based on the model DCR-HC96. However, there may be copyrighted. Take pictures of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems ... Zeiss, in this manual for illustration purposes are used in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. About this manual • The images of...
...digital still camera, and therefore may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in low light conditions, such as at the sun. Unauthorized recording of light from a subject coming into the lens. • For DCR...dusk. Read this manual are based on the model DCR-HC96. However, there may be copyrighted. Take pictures of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems ... Zeiss, in this manual for illustration purposes are used in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. About this manual • The images of...
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...first 5 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 the... 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) To adjust the ...
...first 5 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 the... 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) To adjust the ...
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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 the "Memory Stick Duo" with specific information (Print mark...
... 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 the "Memory Stick Duo" with specific information (Print mark...
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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...
... 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...
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... lens cap Attach 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. The number in the parentheses...
... lens cap Attach 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. The number in the parentheses...
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.../HC96: POWER switch 1 Align the terminals of the arrow to your camcorder for the DCR-HC46/HC96 or on your camcorder. 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 (...
.../HC96: POWER switch 1 Align the terminals of the arrow to your camcorder for the DCR-HC46/HC96 or on your camcorder. 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 (...
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... The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. • When inserting the camcorder into the Handycam Station securely, all the way to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. For DCR-HC36: Connect the power cord to the bottom. For DCR-HC46/HC96: To charge the battery pack using only the AC Adaptor Turn...
... The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. • When inserting the camcorder into the Handycam Station securely, all the way to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. For DCR-HC36: Connect the power cord to the bottom. For DCR-HC46/HC96: To charge the battery pack using only the AC Adaptor Turn...
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... 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 hand. For DCR-HC36: To use a fully charged battery pack. Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you do when charging the battery ...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...
... 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 hand. For DCR-HC36: To use a fully charged battery pack. Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you do when charging the battery ...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...
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... turned off, AC power (house current) 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 worn-out (For Battery Info only). • The power will be correctly displayed ... is not attached correctly. - The battery pack is disconnected from the wall outlet immediately if any metallic objects. PRECAUTION • Even if your camcorder. DCR-HC46 Battery pack LCD panel opened * LCD panel closed NP-FP50 (supplied) 120 150 NP-FP70 NP-FP71 255 310 300 370 NP-FP90 ...
... turned off, AC power (house current) 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 worn-out (For Battery Info only). • The power will be correctly displayed ... is not attached correctly. - The battery pack is disconnected from the wall outlet immediately if any metallic objects. PRECAUTION • Even if your camcorder. DCR-HC46 Battery pack LCD panel opened * LCD panel closed NP-FP50 (supplied) 120 150 NP-FP70 NP-FP71 255 310 300 370 NP-FP90 ...
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... record or play or edit pictures. • After you have set to turn on the respective lamp. When using 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. PLAY/EDIT: To play back...-MEMORY: To record 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 first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 23). For DCR-HC36/HC46: Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on the sides of the...
... record or play or edit pictures. • After you have set to turn on the respective lamp. When using 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. PLAY/EDIT: To play back...-MEMORY: To record 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 first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 23). For DCR-HC36/HC46: Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on the sides of 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 screen is poor. DISP/BATT INFO 180 degrees (max.) 2 The viewfinder You can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. Viewfinder 90 degrees (max.) 1 90 degrees to the camcorder • Do not press the buttons on the LCD ... adjust the brightness of the viewfinder backlight by the setting. This is convenient during playback operations. This setting is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or where you can view pictures using the viewfinder (p. 60). 20 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder The LCD...
For DCR-HC46/HC96: To turn on the LCD screen is poor. DISP/BATT INFO 180 degrees (max.) 2 The viewfinder You can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. Viewfinder 90 degrees (max.) 1 90 degrees to the camcorder • Do not press the buttons on the LCD ... adjust the brightness of the viewfinder backlight by the setting. This is convenient during playback operations. This setting is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or where you can view pictures using the viewfinder (p. 60). 20 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder The LCD...
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...4 Set [Y] (year) with / , then touch . 6 0 min -:--:-- Step 6: Setting the date and time Getting Started Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. 1 Touch 6 0 min t [MENU]. -:--:-- In that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then set the clock for the first time. CAMERA... position. • If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be displayed during playback (see page 67 for [DATA CODE] (During Easy Handycam operation, you set the date and time again (p. ...
...4 Set [Y] (year) with / , then touch . 6 0 min -:--:-- Step 6: Setting the date and time Getting Started Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. 1 Touch 6 0 min t [MENU]. -:--:-- In that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then set the clock for the first time. CAMERA... position. • If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be displayed during playback (see page 67 for [DATA CODE] (During Easy Handycam operation, you set the date and time again (p. ...
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... by pressing the portion marked {DO NOT PUSH} while it is sliding in Step 1 and remove the cassette. • For DCR-HC46/HC96: Do not insert/eject the cassette while your camcorder is on [ REC MODE] (p. 65). 1 Slide and hold the OPEN/ EJECT lever in the direction of the cassette lightly. To.... 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.
... by pressing the portion marked {DO NOT PUSH} while it is sliding in Step 1 and remove the cassette. • For DCR-HC46/HC96: Do not insert/eject the cassette while your camcorder is on [ REC MODE] (p. 65). 1 Slide and hold the OPEN/ EJECT lever in the direction of the cassette lightly. To.... 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.
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...Memory Stick Duo" You can use only a "Memory Stick Duo" marked with the fingers as it clicks. Do not shake or knock your camcorder is reading/writing data. DCR-HC96: Access lamp To eject a "Memory Stick Duo" Lightly push in the right direction until it may be damaged. • When 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 image quality or the image size. Otherwise, image data may be careful that the "Memory Stick Duo" does not pop out and drop. DCR-HC36...
...Memory Stick Duo" You can use only a "Memory Stick Duo" marked with the fingers as it clicks. Do not shake or knock your camcorder is reading/writing data. DCR-HC96: Access lamp To eject a "Memory Stick Duo" Lightly push in the right direction until it may be damaged. • When 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 image quality or the image size. Otherwise, image data may be careful that the "Memory Stick Duo" does not pop out and drop. DCR-HC36...
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... is 0.3 to 2.5 m (1 to select an 7 appropriate setting. 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). Move it further for 1 a slower zoom. If you want ...cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto. 3 • You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 54) if you move your finger on the LCD frame. • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is insufficient ambient light. r (Forced flash): ...
... is 0.3 to 2.5 m (1 to select an 7 appropriate setting. 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). Move it further for 1 a slower zoom. If you want ...cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto. 3 • You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 54) if you move your finger on the LCD frame. • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is insufficient ambient light. r (Forced flash): ...
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... qh 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side (2). 2 1 • A mirror-image of the displayed frame. 4 Adjust the magnification with T (Telephoto). 3 Touch the screen at the point you want to display in .)) 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 sequence (SLIDE SHOW 4 See [SLIDE SHOW] on the LCD screen...
... qh 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side (2). 2 1 • A mirror-image of the displayed frame. 4 Adjust the magnification with T (Telephoto). 3 Touch the screen at the point you want to display in .)) 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 sequence (SLIDE SHOW 4 See [SLIDE SHOW] on the LCD screen...
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...CHG), then press DISP/BATT INFO qd. Recording/playback To check the remaining battery (Battery Info qd Set the POWER switch to operate your camcorder. O Speaker Playback sound come out from the speaker. • For how to initialize all the settings, including the setting of the date.... 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). J Recording lamp (DCR-HC96) The recording lamp lights up to 20 seconds by pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while...
...CHG), then press DISP/BATT INFO qd. Recording/playback To check the remaining battery (Battery Info qd Set the POWER switch to operate your camcorder. O Speaker Playback sound come out from the speaker. • For how to initialize all the settings, including the setting of the date.... 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). J Recording lamp (DCR-HC96) The recording lamp lights up to 20 seconds by pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while...