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Question posted by ehudduchovni on October 29th, 2011

Cannot Download To Computer

Hi, When I connect with usb (usb-select/stream) the comp. fails to see the handycam saying i.link cable is not good. Trying to download the s/w to my mac I see only ios9 and x. Is there a driver for 10.x?Thanks you Ehud 

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Operating Guide - Page 8

...camcorder if necessary (p. 69). • The illustrations used on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. 8 • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be contrary to suppress unwanted reflections and faithfully reproduce colors. Change the screen language before using a digital still camera.... • The on the model DCR-HC96. These points are recorded without ...
Operating Guide - Page 23

... Started Set the date and time when using this camcorder for [DATA CODE] (During Easy Handycam operation, you can set it to 12:00 AM.... SHUT OFF CLOCK SET WORLD --:--:-- DATE 2006Y JAN M 1D 12: 00 AM OK 4 Set [Y] (year) with touch . / , then You can set it to 12:00 PM. CAMERA SET PROGRAM AE SPOT METER EXPOSURE OK 2 Select...
Operating Guide - Page 43

... jack, by using the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable, pictures can display the time code on the TV screen by setting [DISP OUTPUT] to [V-OUT/ PANEL] (p. 68). • For DCR-HC46/HC96: Do not connect A/V connecting cable to both equipped with the supplied A/V cable connection. A A/V connecting cable (supplied) For DCR-HC46/HC96: The Handycam Station and your camcorder to the LINE IN...
Operating Guide - Page 63

To resume, touch [REC START]. INT.REC-STL (Interval photo recording) You can connect the camcorder to a personal computer with a USB cable and view pictures on the "Memory Stick Duo" at a selected interval. When the POWER switch is set to observe the movement of [BEEP] (p. 68). USB SELECT You can record still images on the computer. PictBridge PRINT...
Operating Guide - Page 67

... date and time. A/V t DV OUT (DCR-HC96) When you set [ STREAM] and connect your camcorder to your computer via the USB cable, you can also import the picture to your computer. TV TYPE (DCR-HC46/HC96) See page 43. B VIDEO Connects via A/V connecting cable. The frame is not displayed. If you can convert analog signals to digital by setting [GUIDEFRAME] to the "First...
Operating Guide - Page 68

...The default setting is automatically turned off . • When you connect your camcorder from responding to PLAY/ EDIT or CAMERA-TAPE with a cassette inserted. • When you start/stop recording...off) B 5 min The camcorder is [ON]) (p. 35). STANDARD SET menu (Continued) • During Easy Handycam operation, you can set [DATE/TIME] only. • For DCR-HC96: appears for more than ...
Operating Guide - Page 71

...Interface (i.LINK) 3 : Signal flow VCR/DVD device, etc. Dubbing/Editing Dubbing to the wall outlet using the A/V connecting cable (1), the A/V connecting cable with the devices to other recording devices (VCR/ DVD device, etc.). You can connect your camcorder is on the Handycam Station. You can copy the picture played back on your camcorder to be connected. • For DCR-HC46/HC96...
Operating Guide - Page 72

...) For DCR-HC46/HC96: The Handycam Station and your camcorder to connect your camcorder are both equipped with the supplied A/V cable connection. C i.LINK cable (optional) Use an i.LINK cable to another device equipped with an i.LINK jack. Connect the A/V connecting cable either to the Handycam Station or to another device via the S VIDEO jack, by using the A/V connecting cable with an...
Operating Guide - Page 73

... or PB zoom (p. 34). • When connected using an i.LINK cable, the recorded picture becomes rough when a picture is complete, stop your camcorder for recording. Refer to the playback device (TV, etc.) (p. 43). 2 Prepare your camcorder as video input1, video input2). 3 Connect your camcorder while recording to a VCR. • When connected using [PICT. Dubbing/Editing 1 Prepare...
Operating Guide - Page 74

...; For DCR-HC46/HC96: Do not insert/eject the cassette while your camcorder to the wall outlet using the A/V connecting cable (1), the A/V connecting cable with the devices to be connected. • You cannot record pictures on the Handycam Station. Connect your camcorder from a TV or VCR/DVD device, etc. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with S VIDEO (2), or the i.LINK cable...
Operating Guide - Page 75

... connecting to another device via an A/V connecting cable, set [DISP OUTPUT] to connect your setup. The video and audio signals are both equipped with an i.LINK jack. Connect the A/V connecting cable either to the Handycam Station or to your camcorder, depending on your camcorder to the audio jack on the VCR or the TV. • For DCR-HC96: When you connect a device via an i.LINK cable...
Operating Guide - Page 78

... your setup. When the tape has been recorded in the LP mode. - Connect the A/V connecting cable either to the Handycam Station or to your camcorder, depending on your camcorder is connected via an i.LINK cable. - Dubbing sound to a recorded tape You can input audio in the following ways: A For DCR-HC96: An external microphone (optional) to the Active Interface Shoe...
Operating Guide - Page 83

... time printing function. Refer to a digital video camera or digital still camera, regardless of model or manufacturer. • For DCR-HC46/HC96: If you print a still image recorded with a 16:9 ratio, left and right ends of images recorded with a device other than your camcorder. • If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB cable, turn the printer off and on...
Operating Guide - Page 85

Dubbing/Editing C For DCR-HC96: A/V (audio/video) jack (p. 42, 71, 97) For DCR-HC36/HC46: A/V (audio/video) OUT jack (p. 42, 71) • For DCR-HC46/HC96: The Handycam Station and your camcorder are both equipped with A/V jacks. D (USB) jack (p. 86) E DV Interface (i.LINK) (p. 71, 94) F DC IN jack (p. 13) G Interface connector 85
Operating Guide - Page 97

...Signal flow A A/V connecting cable (supplied) The Handycam Station and your setup. Connecting an analog VCR to the computer via your camcorder (Signal convert function) (DCRHC96) Using an i.LINK cable (3) and the A/V connecting cable (1) or the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (2), you can convert an analog signal output from an analog device such as a VCR to a digital signal and transfer it...
Operating Guide - Page 111

...). You cannot dub correctly using the A/V connecting cable. • The A/V connecting cable is not NTSC (p. 122). New sound added to a recorded tape is not heard. • Adjust [AUDIO MIX] from the camcorder do not appear on the screen of the connected device (DCR-HC46/HC96). • When attaching the camcorder to the Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack cover...
Operating Guide - Page 112

... pictures the camcorder is set [USB CAMERA] to [ STREAM] (p. 67). (Only when connected to the Windows computer with the USB cable) You cannot view the video recorded on a tape on the computer. • Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect them again correctly. • For DCR-HC46/HC96: Insert you camcorder into the Handycam Station correctly...
Operating Guide - Page 120

... Easy Handycam. (p. 28, 99) Invalid during Easy Handycam. • During Easy Handycam operation with the equipment that recorded it . Play back the tape with [ STREAM] in [USB CAMERA] selected while the POWER switch is invalid in this format. Cancel the task. • Check the printer. Connect the camcorder to copyright protection. (p. 123) 120 Cannot add audio. x Dirty video head...
Operating Guide - Page 123

... Remove the cassette and store it. REC: The cassette can use x When not using END SEARCH (p. 39) before you try to your camcorder. Do not put in its case, and stored in another video camera connected to record such software. If the gold-plated connector on the tape when it to avoid distortion of your...
Operating Guide - Page 128

... let your camcorder get wet, for the device to confirm whether the device is connected to other video devices having a DV Interface, see page 71, 74. Before connecting to other devices, be exposed to direct sunlight. Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration. Noise may malfunction or become deformed. - About the required i.LINK cable Use the...

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