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Question posted by alfjm on April 20th, 2014

Handycam Sony Dcr-hc36 Tape Won't Close

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Operating Guide - Page 8

... system for video cameras and offers a quality typical of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at the sun. Change the screen language before using your camcorder to suppress ...on the model DCR-HC96. About the Carl Zeiss lens • Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces...
Operating Guide - Page 9

...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:...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...
Operating Guide - Page 12

... the metal fittings of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. 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...
Operating Guide - Page 14

... Adaptor and the wall outlet. Insert the camcorder into the Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack cover. For DCR-HC46/HC96: To charge the battery pack using only the AC Adaptor Turn off when the battery is fully charged. Step2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) For DCR-HC36: With the v mark facing to the LCD...
Operating Guide - Page 26

...4:3 mode, you can select up to [3.0M] ( ). * When viewing on a tape Be sure to set the POWER switch to CAMERA-TAPE. The aspect ratio of the picture switches to 4:3. 2 Press WIDE SELECT to select the ...) mode is recommended. Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture (DCR-HC46/HC96) By recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode, you can enjoy wide-angle, high-quality...
Operating Guide - Page 28

... [STBY] to record. The screen font size increases for easy viewing. DCR-HC36/HC46: Remove the lens cap (p. 18). appears on the CAMERA-TAPE lamp. to OFF (CHG), slide it while pressing the green button. To stop recording, press F again. 2 Press EASY A. DCR-HC36: B A DCR-HC36/ HC46 DCR-HC96 D E If the POWER switch is set to adjust the focus...
Operating Guide - Page 30

... has been recorded. Recording Lens cap (DCR-HC36/HC46) Remove the lens cap by pressing PHOTO fully. Lens cover (DCR-HC96) Opens in standby mode, you can record a still image on a "Memory Stick Duo" will be monaural. If the POWER To record on a tape, light up the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp. To check the latest recording...
Operating Guide - Page 47

menu (p. 59) FADER z SLIDE SHOW - D. AUD DUB CTRL - z - z - Easy Handycam OFF - REC CTRL - z - - - - z - - - - z - z *1 DCR-HC96 *2 DCR-HC36/HC46 *3 DCR-HC36 *4 DCR-HC46/HC96 *5 Cannot be operated in the CAMERA-TAPE mode. *6 The setting value before entering Easy Handycam operation will be retained. EFFECT z PICT. SPD PB - REC MOVIE - z - z...
Operating Guide - Page 48

...OUTPUT z z z MENU ROTATE z z z A.SHUT OFF z z z CALIBRATION - - menu (p. 69) CLOCK SET z z z WORLD TIME z z z LANGUAGE z z z *1 DCR-HC96 *2 DCR-HC36/HC46 *3 DCR-HC36 *4 DCR-HC46/HC96 *5 Cannot be operated in the CAMERA-TAPE mode. *6 The setting value before entering Easy Handycam operation will be retained. z REMOTE CTRL z z z REC LAMP*1 z z - AUDIO MIX -
Operating Guide - Page 57

...made by Sony Corporation. Approximate data size of a picture (kB) 4:3 picture 3.0M*1 1.9M*1 1.0M*2 VGA 1540 960 500 150 640 420 210 60 • For DCR-HC36: When ...DCR-HC36: When recording still images, the size is always fixed to VGA (640 × 480). The number of recordable pictures varies depending on a "Memory Stick Duo" with the POWER switch set to CAMERA-TAPE...
Operating Guide - Page 65

...Play) mode on other camcorders or VCRs. • When you can select whether to Video CD Burn). MULTI-SOUND You can easily burn the picture recorded on the tape on a tape or other devices with ...) See page 76. BURN DVD When your camcorder is connected to a Sony VAIO series personal computer, you can easily burn the picture recorded on the tape on selecting menu items. REC MODE (Recording ...
Operating Guide - Page 74

..., VCR/DVD device, etc. DCR-HC36: To i.LINK jack DV To DV Interface (i.LINK) 3 : Signal flow TV or VCR/DVD device, etc. 74 You can connect your camcorder to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO (2), or the i.LINK cable (3). Connect your camcorder from a TV or VCR/DVD device, etc., on a tape or a "Memory Stick Duo." Be...
Operating Guide - Page 79

... on other DCR-HC36/HC46/HC96 camcorders). Check the sound using the A/V connecting cable. To dub on the PLAY/ EDIT lamp. 2 Touch (Play/Pause) to the end, and then tighten the screw. To release, loosen the screw, and then slide it out while pressing down and push it to play back the tape, then...
Operating Guide - Page 83

... date and time printing function. Dubbing/Editing - Remove your camcorder (DCR-HC36) or the Handycam Station (DCR-HC46/HC96) or the printer. - Disconnect the power cord. - You can print still images without using a computer by the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA). Refer to a digital video camera or digital still camera, regardless of model or manufacturer. • For...
Operating Guide - Page 84

... device for controlling the tape transport of video devices and peripherals connected ...video light, a flash, or a microphone. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder. B For DCR-HC96: LANC jack (blue) • The LANC control jack is connected, it . 84 Jacks to connect external devices Camcorder Handycam Station (DCR-HC46/HC96) 7 1 DCR-HC36 4 5 3 DCR-HC46 3 DCR...
Operating Guide - Page 94

...camcorder is on the Handycam Station. Creating a DVD (Direct Access to "Click to DVD") You can create a DVD from a tape with a Sony VAIO series computer* preinstalled with a DVD drive that you to copy pictures recorded on the computer. Close....1.2" (Sony original software) or later via an i.LINK cable. Latin America http://www.sony-latin.com/vaio/info/ index.jsp • For DCR-HC46/...
Operating Guide - Page 95

... on your camcorder to a computer, make sure you insert the connector forcibly, damage may occur and cause camcorder malfunction. • For details, see "First Step Guide" on the tape is being ... "Click to the computer. HC36) or the Handycam Station (DCR-HC46/HC96) to a computer via an i.LINK cable (p. 94). • When you connect your camcorder until the picture is completely copied...
Operating Guide - Page 108

Menu Menu items are functional. NightShot plus (DCR-HC36/HC46) - [SUPER NSPLUS] (DCR-HC36/HC46) is not a malfunction. NightShot plus (DCR-HC36/HC46) - [SUPER NSPLUS] (DCR-HC36/HC46) - This is not displayed. • During Easy Handycam operation, not all menu items are grayed out. • You cannot select grayed items in the compartment with black paper. Remote ...
Operating Guide - Page 117

... above have tried a couple of the 5-digit code, which starts from "E." 101-1001(Warning...Sony service facility. If the problem persists even after you can fix by yourself. C:31:ss / C:32:ss • Symptoms that are approximately 5 to 10 minutes remaining. % (Moisture condensation warning)* • Eject the cassette, remove the power source, and then leave it and operate your camcorder...
Operating Guide - Page 123

... You cannot record software on your camcorder contains copyright signals, you cannot copy it to a tape in an upright position. Copyright signal x When you play back If the cassette you play back on your camcorder. Do not put in its case, and stored in another video camera connected to your camcorder for copyright protection of the...

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