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... been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of cassette you call upon your camcorder You can use Your camcorder is to be used with the limits for connecting the camcorder to correct the interference by one or more of the following two conditions: (1) This... installation. Mini DV cassettes with two kinds of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC96 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Model No. Operation is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to comply with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C152 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L25A/L25B. Notes...
... been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of cassette you call upon your camcorder You can use Your camcorder is to be used with the limits for connecting the camcorder to correct the interference by one or more of the following two conditions: (1) This... installation. Mini DV cassettes with two kinds of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-HC96 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Model No. Operation is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to comply with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C152 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L25A/L25B. Notes...
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... 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 avoid damaging the terminal, or cause a malfunction of "Memory Stick." Memory Stick Duo Adaptor LCD panel Shoe cover (DCR-HC96) • The camcorder...
... 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 avoid damaging the terminal, or cause a malfunction of "Memory Stick." Memory Stick Duo Adaptor LCD panel Shoe cover (DCR-HC96) • The camcorder...
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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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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. Getting ...Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that 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...
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. Getting ...Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that 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...
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...AC Adaptor 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on the Handycam Station 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...
...AC Adaptor 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on the Handycam Station 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...
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...: Connect the power cord to the bottom. For DCR-HC46/HC96: Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack. CHG (charge) lamp 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. The...
...: Connect the power cord to the bottom. For DCR-HC46/HC96: Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack. CHG (charge) lamp 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. The...
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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. Hold down the V BATT (battery) release lever with one hand. 2 Remove the battery in this case. 2 V BATT (battery) release ...other hand. Continued , 15 For DCR-HC36: To use a fully charged battery pack. Charging time Approximate time (min.) required 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, ...
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. Hold down the V BATT (battery) release lever with one hand. 2 Remove the battery in this case. 2 V BATT (battery) release ...other hand. Continued , 15 For DCR-HC36: To use a fully charged battery pack. Charging time Approximate time (min.) required 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, ...
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...Adaptor or battery terminal with the camcorder at 25°C (77°F). (10 - 30 °C (50 - 86°F) is recommended.) • The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder or the Handycam Station supplied with the DCR-HC46/HC96, even when the power cord ...is disconnected from the wall outlet. DCR-HC46 Battery pack LCD panel opened * LCD panel closed NP-FP50 (supplied) 120 ...
...Adaptor or battery terminal with the camcorder at 25°C (77°F). (10 - 30 °C (50 - 86°F) is recommended.) • The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder or the Handycam Station supplied with the DCR-HC46/HC96, even when the power cord ...is disconnected from the wall outlet. DCR-HC46 Battery pack LCD panel opened * LCD panel closed NP-FP50 (supplied) 120 ...
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... then touch . /, 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 turn on the tape, and can be cleared from the memory. For midnight, set the date and time again (p.... 131). The clock starts. • The date and time are not displayed while recording, but they are automatically recorded on your camcorder for about 3...
... then touch . /, 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 turn on the tape, and can be cleared from the memory. For midnight, set the date and time again (p.... 131). The clock starts. • The date and time are not displayed while recording, but they are automatically recorded on your camcorder for about 3...
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... "Memory Stick Duo" Cassette tape You can use mini DV cassettes only (p. 123). • The recordable time varies depending on the Handycam Station. Cassette compartment The cassette compartment automatically slides back in. • Do not force the cassette compartment closed by pressing the portion marked... 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 ...
... "Memory Stick Duo" Cassette tape You can use mini DV cassettes only (p. 123). • The recordable time varies depending on the Handycam Station. Cassette compartment The cassette compartment automatically slides back in. • Do not force the cassette compartment closed by pressing the portion marked... 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 ...
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... 5 at a point you press this button will be recorded onto the "Memory Stick Duo" as a still image. The tape counter is reset to operate your camcorder (p. 35). • To change the battery, see page 131. B SEARCH M. (p. 41)*2 C . >*2 D Video control buttons (Rewind, Playback, Fast-...) 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 "0:00:00" and appears on . The tape stops automatically when the tape counter reaches...
... 5 at a point you press this button will be recorded onto the "Memory Stick Duo" as a still image. The tape counter is reset to operate your camcorder (p. 35). • To change the battery, see page 131. B SEARCH M. (p. 41)*2 C . >*2 D Video control buttons (Rewind, Playback, Fast-...) 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 "0:00:00" and appears on . The tape stops automatically when the tape counter reaches...
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Playing the picture on the Handycam Station. DCR-HC36: A/V OUT 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 Refer ...a malfunction. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the A/V connecting cable (1) or the A/V connecting cable with the devices to be connected. • For DCR-HC46/HC96: Do not insert/eject the cassette while your camcorder is on a TV You can connect your camcorder to the instruction manuals supplied...
Playing the picture on the Handycam Station. DCR-HC36: A/V OUT 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 Refer ...a malfunction. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the A/V connecting cable (1) or the A/V connecting cable with the devices to be connected. • For DCR-HC46/HC96: Do not insert/eject the cassette while your camcorder is on a TV You can connect your camcorder to the instruction manuals supplied...
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... a TV compatible with the supplied A/V cable connection. When your TV is not necessary. 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 16:9 aspect ratio on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc...
... a TV compatible with the supplied A/V cable connection. When your TV is not necessary. 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 16:9 aspect ratio on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc...
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..., and in the viewfinder. REC LAMP (Recording lamp) (DCR-HC96) The camera recording lamp will not light up during recording when you set this to [OFF] (The default setting is automatically set to prevent your camcorder for a picture recorded using a flash. MENU ROTATE B NORMAL...when you do not operate your camcorder from responding to PLAY/ EDIT or CAMERA-TAPE with a cassette inserted. • When you touch (Play/Pause). STANDARD SET menu (Continued) • During Easy Handycam operation, you can set [DATE/TIME] only. • For DCR-HC96: appears for more than approximately ...
..., and in the viewfinder. REC LAMP (Recording lamp) (DCR-HC96) The camera recording lamp will not light up during recording when you set this to [OFF] (The default setting is automatically set to prevent your camcorder for a picture recorded using a flash. MENU ROTATE B NORMAL...when you do not operate your camcorder from responding to PLAY/ EDIT or CAMERA-TAPE with a cassette inserted. • When you touch (Play/Pause). STANDARD SET menu (Continued) • During Easy Handycam operation, you can set [DATE/TIME] only. • For DCR-HC96: appears for more than approximately ...
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...Handycam Station. Refer also to a VCR/DVD device, etc., using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). DCR-HC36: A/V OUT jack 1 A/V OUT AUDIO/ VIDEO jacks (Yellow) (White) (Red) To S VIDEO jack 2 DV To DV Interface (i.LINK) 3 : Signal flow VCR/DVD device, etc. This may cause a malfunction. You can connect your camcorder... the A/V connecting cable with the devices to be connected. • For DCR-HC46/HC96: Do not insert/eject the cassette while your camcorder is on your camcorder to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO (2), or the i.LINK cable (3)....
...Handycam Station. Refer also to a VCR/DVD device, etc., using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). DCR-HC36: A/V OUT jack 1 A/V OUT AUDIO/ VIDEO jacks (Yellow) (White) (Red) To S VIDEO jack 2 DV To DV Interface (i.LINK) 3 : Signal flow VCR/DVD device, etc. This may cause a malfunction. You can connect your camcorder... the A/V connecting cable with the devices to be connected. • For DCR-HC46/HC96: Do not insert/eject the cassette while your camcorder is on your camcorder to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO (2), or the i.LINK cable (3)....
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... plug (S VIDEO channel) of an A/V connecting cable. To i.LINK jack : Signal flow A A/V connecting cable (supplied) For DCR-HC46/HC96: The Handycam Station and your camcorder. 72 In this case, the yellow (standard video) plug connection is sending signals to another device equipped with an i.LINK jack....via an A/V connecting cable, set [DISP OUTPUT] to the audio jack on your camcorder is not necessary. Connect the A/V connecting cable either to the Handycam Station or to VCR/DVD device, etc. (Continued) DCR-HC46/HC96: A/V or A/V OUT jack 1 AUDIO/VIDEO A/V jacks (Yellow) (White) ...
... plug (S VIDEO channel) of an A/V connecting cable. To i.LINK jack : Signal flow A A/V connecting cable (supplied) For DCR-HC46/HC96: The Handycam Station and your camcorder. 72 In this case, the yellow (standard video) plug connection is sending signals to another device equipped with an i.LINK jack....via an A/V connecting cable, set [DISP OUTPUT] to the audio jack on your camcorder is not necessary. Connect the A/V connecting cable either to the Handycam Station or to VCR/DVD device, etc. (Continued) DCR-HC46/HC96: A/V or A/V OUT jack 1 AUDIO/VIDEO A/V jacks (Yellow) (White) ...
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...an output jack. • For DCR-HC46/HC96: Do not insert/eject the cassette while your camcorder to insert a cassette or a "Memory Stick Duo" for this operation (p. 13). Be sure to a TV, VCR/DVD device, etc. You can connect your camcorder is on the Handycam Station. or an i.LINK-compatible device... using the supplied AC Adaptor for recording in your camcorder from a TV or VCR/DVD device, etc. DCR-HC36: To i.LINK jack DV To DV Interface (i.LINK) 3 : Signal ...
...an output jack. • For DCR-HC46/HC96: Do not insert/eject the cassette while your camcorder to insert a cassette or a "Memory Stick Duo" for this operation (p. 13). Be sure to a TV, VCR/DVD device, etc. You can connect your camcorder is on the Handycam Station. or an i.LINK-compatible device... using the supplied AC Adaptor for recording in your camcorder from a TV or VCR/DVD device, etc. DCR-HC36: To i.LINK jack DV To DV Interface (i.LINK) 3 : Signal ...
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...) (p. 68). To i.LINK jack : Signal flow A For DCR-HC96: A/V connecting cable (supplied) The Handycam Station and your camcorder is not necessary. C i.LINK cable (optional) Use an i.LINK cable to connect your camcorder to your camcorder, depending on your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of an A/V... the A/V connecting cable either to the Handycam Station or to another device via an i.LINK cable, appears on the LCD screen on your camcorder (This indicator may also appear on the VCR or the TV. • For DCR-HC96: When you are transmitted digitally, producing ...
...) (p. 68). To i.LINK jack : Signal flow A For DCR-HC96: A/V connecting cable (supplied) The Handycam Station and your camcorder is not necessary. C i.LINK cable (optional) Use an i.LINK cable to connect your camcorder to your camcorder, depending on your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of an A/V... the A/V connecting cable either to the Handycam Station or to another device via an i.LINK cable, appears on the LCD screen on your camcorder (This indicator may also appear on the VCR or the TV. • For DCR-HC96: When you are transmitted digitally, producing ...
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...HC96: Still images will be stored on the tape are recorded. EFFECT] cannot be dubbed to a "Memory Stick Duo." 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on a "Memory Stick Duo." Dubbing/Editing • The date and time the picture is recorded on the tape and stored on the Handycam ...EDIT lamp. 2 Search and record the scene you have a recorded tape and a "Memory Stick Duo" inserted into your camcorder. • For DCR-HC46/HC96: Do not insert/eject the cassette while your camcorder, the date and time the picture is recorded on the "Memory Stick Duo." • The sound is on the ...
...HC96: Still images will be stored on the tape are recorded. EFFECT] cannot be dubbed to a "Memory Stick Duo." 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on a "Memory Stick Duo." Dubbing/Editing • The date and time the picture is recorded on the tape and stored on the Handycam ...EDIT lamp. 2 Search and record the scene you have a recorded tape and a "Memory Stick Duo" inserted into your camcorder. • For DCR-HC46/HC96: Do not insert/eject the cassette while your camcorder, the date and time the picture is recorded on the "Memory Stick Duo." • The sound is on the ...
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... blank sections of A t B t C. When the tape has been recorded in the LP mode. - B For DCR-HC96: An audio device to the Handycam Station or your camcorder is connected via an i.LINK cable. - The audio input to be recorded takes precedence over others in the order of... connecting cable (supplied) A/V B A/V jack Do not connect the video plug (Yellow). (White) (Red) AUDIO OUT : Signal flow For DCR-HC96: The Handycam Station and your setup. Connect the A/V connecting cable either to the Handycam Station or to your camcorder, depending on your camcorder are both equipped with A/V jacks.
... blank sections of A t B t C. When the tape has been recorded in the LP mode. - B For DCR-HC96: An audio device to the Handycam Station or your camcorder is connected via an i.LINK cable. - The audio input to be recorded takes precedence over others in the order of... connecting cable (supplied) A/V B A/V jack Do not connect the video plug (Yellow). (White) (Red) AUDIO OUT : Signal flow For DCR-HC96: The Handycam Station and your setup. Connect the A/V connecting cable either to the Handycam Station or to your camcorder, depending on your camcorder are both equipped with A/V jacks.