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... lever 2 Insert a cassette with its window facing outwards, then press . It may cause a malfunction. 24 Window Lid The cassette compartment automatically comes out ...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. 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...
... lever 2 Insert a cassette with its window facing outwards, then press . It may cause a malfunction. 24 Window Lid The cassette compartment automatically comes out ...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. 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...
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... to prevent people's faces from appearing dark in the spotlight on subjects only a short distance away. CAMERA SET menu Settings to adjust your camcorder from appearing excessively white when subjects are lit by strong light. SPOTLIGHT*( ) Select to prevent people's faces from focusing on a ski slope... maintain the atmosphere of situations such as at a beach in midsummer or on glass or metal mesh in windows that it is strong contrast between the camcorder and the subject. SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter) You can record pictures effectively in suitable brightness even when ...
... to prevent people's faces from appearing dark in the spotlight on subjects only a short distance away. CAMERA SET menu Settings to adjust your camcorder from appearing excessively white when subjects are lit by strong light. SPOTLIGHT*( ) Select to prevent people's faces from focusing on a ski slope... maintain the atmosphere of situations such as at a beach in midsummer or on glass or metal mesh in windows that it is strong contrast between the camcorder and the subject. SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter) You can record pictures effectively in suitable brightness even when ...
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... and fireworks - When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in a studio, or under the same lighting conditions as you want to the window by touching / . 3 Touch . At party scenes or studios where the lighting conditions change quickly - To return the setting to automatic exposure, ... of paper, to [AUTO] when you can adjust [EXPOSURE] and [FADER] while using fixed exposure, select [AUTO] and aim your camcorder while is automatically set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is flashing quickly. • flashes slowly if white balance could not be appropriate for better...
... and fireworks - When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in a studio, or under the same lighting conditions as you want to the window by touching / . 3 Touch . At party scenes or studios where the lighting conditions change quickly - To return the setting to automatic exposure, ... of paper, to [AUTO] when you can adjust [EXPOSURE] and [FADER] while using fixed exposure, select [AUTO] and aim your camcorder while is automatically set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is flashing quickly. • flashes slowly if white balance could not be appropriate for better...
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... music and visual styles. Picture Package Ver.1.5.1 - USB cable This method is not required to copy files from those available for Windows computers. Burning Video CD You can connect your camcorder using video recorded on connection, see page 89. • There are saved in more clarity than with a USB cable. Automatic... Step Guide" on your computer When you can enjoy the following software: - USB Streaming Tool You can view live or recorded images from your camcorder on a Windows computer from the supplied CD-ROM, you install the Picture Package software on a computer.
... music and visual styles. Picture Package Ver.1.5.1 - USB cable This method is not required to copy files from those available for Windows computers. Burning Video CD You can connect your camcorder using video recorded on connection, see page 89. • There are saved in more clarity than with a USB cable. Automatic... Step Guide" on your computer When you can enjoy the following software: - USB Streaming Tool You can view live or recorded images from your camcorder on a Windows computer from the supplied CD-ROM, you install the Picture Package software on a computer.
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...required. It is based on a computer OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional Standard installation is an instruction manual you use the software stored on your camcorder and computer and making settings, to general operation the ...first time you can refer to create a video CD. Using a Computer - System requirements x For Windows users When using ImageMixer VCD2, Intel Pentium 4 1.3...
...required. It is based on a computer OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional Standard installation is an instruction manual you use the software stored on your camcorder and computer and making settings, to general operation the ...first time you can refer to create a video CD. Using a Computer - System requirements x For Windows users When using ImageMixer VCD2, Intel Pentium 4 1.3...
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... before connecting your camcorder and your camcorder is displayed as (E:)) may appear notifying you are using. Continued , 89 If the screen does not appear 1 Double-click [My Computer]. 2 Double-click [PICTUREPACKAGE] (Disc drive).* * Drive names (such as "1.5." Installing on a Windows computer Log on .... 3 Place the CD-ROM in the disc drive of your computer according to the message instructions. 5 Select the language for Windows 2000/Windows XP. 1 Confirm that "First Step Guide" cannot be installed, then click [Next]. The software to be necessary. The installation...
... before connecting your camcorder and your camcorder is displayed as (E:)) may appear notifying you are using. Continued , 89 If the screen does not appear 1 Double-click [My Computer]. 2 Double-click [PICTUREPACKAGE] (Disc drive).* * Drive names (such as "1.5." Installing on a Windows computer Log on .... 3 Place the CD-ROM in the disc drive of your computer according to the message instructions. 5 Select the language for Windows 2000/Windows XP. 1 Confirm that "First Step Guide" cannot be installed, then click [Next]. The software to be necessary. The installation...
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...: (Toll-Free) +1-800-458-4029 +1-213-341-0163 - Viewing "First Step Guide" Using a Computer Displaying "First Step Guide" Starting up on a Windows computer Viewing with Microsoft Internet Explorer Ver.6.0 or later is needed. You can download it is not installed on your desired language folder in your... computer, you by copyright laws and other sources (the "Music Contents") are the copyrighted work of Picture Package by Sony Corporation would not be construed as conferring to you can also start up [First Step Guide] by selecting [Start], [Programs] ([All Programs...
...: (Toll-Free) +1-800-458-4029 +1-213-341-0163 - Viewing "First Step Guide" Using a Computer Displaying "First Step Guide" Starting up on a Windows computer Viewing with Microsoft Internet Explorer Ver.6.0 or later is needed. You can download it is not installed on your desired language folder in your... computer, you by copyright laws and other sources (the "Music Contents") are the copyrighted work of Picture Package by Sony Corporation would not be construed as conferring to you can also start up [First Step Guide] by selecting [Start], [Programs] ([All Programs...
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...DCR-HC46/HC96: Do not insert/eject the cassette while your camcorder is automatically copied and written to a DVD. To i.LINK connector i.LINK cable (optional) DV To DV Interface (i.LINK) • You can only use a USB cable. 94 1 Turn on the Handycam Station. Asia Pacific Regional http://www.css.ap.sony....turn on it takes a few hours to create a DVD. You cannot use an i.LINK cable for each Windows XP user. Close all applications running with "Click to DVD Ver.1.2" (Sony original software) or later via an i.LINK cable. Creating a DVD (Direct Access to "Click to DVD")...
...DCR-HC46/HC96: Do not insert/eject the cassette while your camcorder is automatically copied and written to a DVD. To i.LINK connector i.LINK cable (optional) DV To DV Interface (i.LINK) • You can only use a USB cable. 94 1 Turn on the Handycam Station. Asia Pacific Regional http://www.css.ap.sony....turn on it takes a few hours to create a DVD. You cannot use an i.LINK cable for each Windows XP user. Close all applications running with "Click to DVD Ver.1.2" (Sony original software) or later via an i.LINK cable. Creating a DVD (Direct Access to "Click to DVD")...
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...more You cannot view the pictures the camcorder is set [USB CAMERA] to [ STREAM] (p. 67). (Only when connected to the Windows computer with the USB cable) The input signal has been interrupted or cut. Connecting to the Windows computer with the USB cable) You ... 68). • You cannot input pictures if you camcorder into the Handycam Station correctly (p. 14). The tape has been used repeatedly for recording. - Disconnect one of the A/V connecting cables. You cannot input pictures using the A/V connecting cable (DCR-HC96). • You cannot input pictures while [DISP OUTPUT...
...more You cannot view the pictures the camcorder is set [USB CAMERA] to [ STREAM] (p. 67). (Only when connected to the Windows computer with the USB cable) The input signal has been interrupted or cut. Connecting to the Windows computer with the USB cable) You ... 68). • You cannot input pictures if you camcorder into the Handycam Station correctly (p. 14). The tape has been used repeatedly for recording. - Disconnect one of the A/V connecting cables. You cannot input pictures using the A/V connecting cable (DCR-HC96). • You cannot input pictures while [DISP OUTPUT...
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... computer does not recognize the "Memory Stick Duo" during camcorder operations such as the computer was connected to your camcorder is connected to a computer. 2 Right-click [My Computer], then click [Properties]. Continued , 113 x For Windows Me 1 Check that your camcorder before the installation of the Windows computer during USB Streaming. • The USB driver has...
... computer does not recognize the "Memory Stick Duo" during camcorder operations such as the computer was connected to your camcorder is connected to a computer. 2 Right-click [My Computer], then click [Properties]. Continued , 113 x For Windows Me 1 Check that your camcorder before the installation of the Windows computer during USB Streaming. • The USB driver has...
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... and [Composite USB Device] may cause a malfunction of your computer. Troubleshooting (Continued) 114 6 Turn off the power of your camcorder, disconnect the USB cable, then restart the computer. 7 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of your computer. 8 ...USB Composite Device] may cause a malfunction of your computer. x For Windows XP Log on as Administrator. 1 Check that your camcorder is connected to a computer. 2 Click [Start]. x For Windows 2000 Log on as Administrator. 1 Check that your camcorder is connected to a computer. 2 Right-click [My Computer], then ...
... and [Composite USB Device] may cause a malfunction of your computer. Troubleshooting (Continued) 114 6 Turn off the power of your camcorder, disconnect the USB cable, then restart the computer. 7 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of your computer. 8 ...USB Composite Device] may cause a malfunction of your computer. x For Windows XP Log on as Administrator. 1 Check that your camcorder is connected to a computer. 2 Click [Start]. x For Windows 2000 Log on as Administrator. 1 Check that your camcorder is connected to a computer. 2 Right-click [My Computer], then ...
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...camcorder first. Continued , 115 The [System Properties] screen appears. 4 Click the [Hardware] tab t [Device Manager] t [View] t [Devices by type]. 5 If the devices below and try to the Windows computer. • Display pictures recorded on a "Memory Stick Duo" with the following procedures: 1 Select [Start] t [Programs] ([All Programs] for Windows XP) t [Picture Package] t [Handycam... Double-click the desired image file. [Cannot start or cancel the Easy Handycam settings while the USB cable is connected to the Windows computer via a USB cable. • Change the settings for the newly ...
...camcorder first. Continued , 115 The [System Properties] screen appears. 4 Click the [Hardware] tab t [Device Manager] t [View] t [Devices by type]. 5 If the devices below and try to the Windows computer. • Display pictures recorded on a "Memory Stick Duo" with the following procedures: 1 Select [Start] t [Programs] ([All Programs] for Windows XP) t [Picture Package] t [Handycam... Double-click the desired image file. [Cannot start or cancel the Easy Handycam settings while the USB cable is connected to the Windows computer via a USB cable. • Change the settings for the newly ...
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...8226; Follow the procedure below and refer to turn on another lamp. This function is not available.] appears on the screen of your camcorder. • Start recording or playing back pictures recorded on the computer. 4 Click [Explorer]. 5 Double-click [FirstStepGuide]. 6 Double-...PICTUREPACKAGE] (Disc drive)*. * Drive names (such as described in the following procedures: 1 Select [Start] t [Programs] ([All Programs] for Windows XP) t [Picture Package] t [Handycam Tools] t [USB Streaming Tool]. 2 Adjust the slider in the (-) direction on [Select video quality]. 3 Follow the on the CD-R ...
...8226; Follow the procedure below and refer to turn on another lamp. This function is not available.] appears on the screen of your camcorder. • Start recording or playing back pictures recorded on the computer. 4 Click [Explorer]. 5 Double-click [FirstStepGuide]. 6 Double-...PICTUREPACKAGE] (Disc drive)*. * Drive names (such as described in the following procedures: 1 Select [Start] t [Programs] ([All Programs] for Windows XP) t [Picture Package] t [Handycam Tools] t [USB Streaming Tool]. 2 Adjust the slider in the (-) direction on [Select video quality]. 3 Follow the on the CD-R ...
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... uses "MagicGate" technology cannot be recorded or played on your camcorder. Notes on use . MOV00001.MPG: This file name appears on the display of a computer. • A "Memory Stick Duo" formatted by a computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have guaranteed compatibility with a small... tapered object, to be compensated for replacement while your camcorder. - However, appearance on the combination of "Memory Stick Duo" in an encrypted ...
... uses "MagicGate" technology cannot be recorded or played on your camcorder. Notes on use . MOV00001.MPG: This file name appears on the display of a computer. • A "Memory Stick Duo" formatted by a computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have guaranteed compatibility with a small... tapered object, to be compensated for replacement while your camcorder. - However, appearance on the combination of "Memory Stick Duo" in an encrypted ...
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... fields or mechanical vibration. If sand or dust gets in your camcorder gets wet, it may be sent in one second. Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens may malfunction. If your camcorder, it may differ from rain or sea water. Doing so might...gets inside of data can also be repaired. - Sometimes this malfunction cannot be connected to other i.LINK (DV Interface) compatible devices made by a Sony dealer before operating it . For details on how to dub when this unit is connected to other video devices having a DV Interface, see page ...
... fields or mechanical vibration. If sand or dust gets in your camcorder gets wet, it may be sent in one second. Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens may malfunction. If your camcorder, it may differ from rain or sea water. Doing so might...gets inside of data can also be repaired. - Sometimes this malfunction cannot be connected to other i.LINK (DV Interface) compatible devices made by a Sony dealer before operating it . For details on how to dub when this unit is connected to other video devices having a DV Interface, see page ...
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..., ™ and "®" are not mentioned in each case in the United States and/or other countries. • Windows Media Player is a trademark of Roxio, Inc. • Macromedia and Macromedia Flash Player are either registered trademarks or trademarks of...U.S. Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. All other countries. • Pentium is a trademark. • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc in the United States and other product names mentioned herein may...
..., ™ and "®" are not mentioned in each case in the United States and/or other countries. • Windows Media Player is a trademark of Roxio, Inc. • Macromedia and Macromedia Flash Player are either registered trademarks or trademarks of...U.S. Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. All other countries. • Pentium is a trademark. • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc in the United States and other product names mentioned herein may...
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...messages 117 WHITE BAL. (White balance 50, 109 WHITE FADER 59 Wide angle 32 WIDE DISPLAY 66 WIDE SELECT 54 WIDE SELECT button.........26 Windows 87, 89 WIPE 60 WORLD TIME 69 Write-protect tab ........ 123, 124 Z ZEBRA 53 Zero set memory 40 ZERO SET MEMORY button 40... 32 Additional information on 100% recycled paper using US VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan http://www.sony.net/ Printed on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. STEADYSHOT............55, 105 STEREO...
...messages 117 WHITE BAL. (White balance 50, 109 WHITE FADER 59 Wide angle 32 WIDE DISPLAY 66 WIDE SELECT 54 WIDE SELECT button.........26 Windows 87, 89 WIPE 60 WORLD TIME 69 Write-protect tab ........ 123, 124 Z ZEBRA 53 Zero set memory 40 ZERO SET MEMORY button 40... 32 Additional information on 100% recycled paper using US VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan http://www.sony.net/ Printed on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. STEADYSHOT............55, 105 STEREO...