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E:\SONY\2659811111\01US00Cov.fm
2-659-811-11(1)
Digital Video Camera Recorder
Getting Started 11
Recording/
22
Playback
Operating Guide
Using the Menu 34
Dubbing/Editing 49
DCR-HC26
Using a Computer 55
Troubleshooting 65
Additional Information 79
© 2006 Sony Corporation
DCR-HC26
2-659-811-11(1)
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E:\SONY\2659811111\01US01REG.fm WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the ap
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E:\SONY\2659811111\01US01REG.fm IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection, please read these safety Cleaning instructions completely before operating Unplug the set from the wall outlet before the appliance, and keep this manual for cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners future reference. or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened Carefully observe all warnings, precautions with water for cleaning the exterior of the set. and instructions on the appliance, or the one d
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E:\SONY\2659811111\01US01REG.fm IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (Continued) Lightning Safety Check For added protection for this set during a lightning Upon completion of any service or repairs to the storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for set, as the service technician to perform routine long periods of time, unplug it from the wall safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer) outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. to determine that the set is in safe operating This will p
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E:\SONY\2659811111\01US01REG.fm Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this For customers in the U.S.A. manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: CAUTION Sony Customer Information Center 1-800- 222-SONY (7669). Replace the battery with the The number below is for the FCC related specified type only. Otherwise, fire matters only. or injury may result. Regulatory Information For customers in the U.S.A. an
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E:\SONY\2659811111\01US01REG.fm Read this first (Continued) the user is encouraged to try to correct the Using the camcorder interference by one or more of the following Do not hold the camcorder by the measures: following parts. – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/T
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E:\SONY\2659811111\01US01REG.fm The LCD screen and the viewfinder are Television programs, films, video tapes, manufactured using extremely high- and other materials may be copyrighted. precision technology, so over 99.99% of Unauthorized recording of such materials the pixels are operational for effective may be contrary to the copyright laws. use. However, there may be some tiny About this manual black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that appear Th
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E:\SONY\2659811111\01US00BOOKTOC.fm Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .................................................................. 3 Read this first ........................................................................................... 5 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items ............................................................ 11 Step 2: Charging the battery pack ......................................................... 12 Step 3: Turning the power on and holdin
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E:\SONY\2659811111\01US00BOOKTOC.fm Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review) ....................... 31 Playing the picture on a TV ....................................................................32 Using the Menu Using the menu items ...........................................................34 Operation button items ...........................................................................36 Menu items .......................................................................
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E:\SONY\2659811111\01US00BOOKTOC.fm Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ................................................................ 79 Usable cassette tapes ............................................................................ 80 About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ................................................... 81 About i.LINK ........................................................................................... 82 Maintenance and precautions ...............
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Getting Started E:\SONY\2659811111\01US02GET.fm Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP30 (1) Make sure that you have following items (p. 12, 81) supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. The cassette tape is not supplied. See page 6, 80 for compatible cassettes for your camcorder. CD-ROM “Picture Package Ver.1.5.1” (1) (p. 55) AC Adaptor (1) (p. 12) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Powe
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E:\SONY\2659811111\01US02GET.fm Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” 2 Slide the POWER switch in the battery pack (P series) (p. 81) after direction of the arrow to attaching it to your camcorder. OFF(CHG) (The default setting). POWER switch DC IN jack DC plug 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. To the wall outlet AC Adaptor Power cord 1 Align the terminals of the battery DC IN jack pack and your camcorder 1, then attach the battery
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Getting Started E:\SONY\2659811111\01US02GET.fm Charging time 5 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off Approximate time (min.) required when when the battery is fully charged. you fully charge a fully discharged battery Disconnect the AC Adaptor from pack. the DC IN jack. Battery pack Charging time Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the NP-FP30 (supplied) 115 DC IN jack holding both the camcorder NP-FP50 125 and the DC plug. NP-FP70 155 NP-FP71 170 NP-FP90 220 To use an outside power source You can
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E:\SONY\2659811111\01US02GET.fm Step2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Playing time Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic Approximate time (min.) available when objects. This may cause a malfunction. you use a fully charged battery pack. PRECAUTION LCD panel LCD panel Battery pack Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power opened closed (house current) is still supplied to it while NP-FP30 connected to the wall outlet via th
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Getting Started E:\SONY\2659811111\01US02GET.fm Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly To record or play back, slide the POWER After you have set the date and time ([CLOCK SET], p. 19), the next time you switch repeatedly to turn on the respective turn on the power of your camcorder, the lamp. current date and time will be displayed on When using it for the first time, the the LCD screen for a few seconds. [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 19). POWER switch Lens ca
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E:\SONY\2659811111\01US02GET.fm Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder The LCD panel The viewfinder Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the You can view pictures using the viewfinder camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best to avoid wearing down the battery, or when angle to record or play (2). the picture seen on the LCD screen is poor. 180 degrees Viewfinder (max.) 2 1 90 degrees to the 90 degrees camcorder (max.) Viewfinder lens Do not press the buttons on the LCD frame adjustmen
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Getting Started E:\SONY\2659811111\01US02GET.fm Step 5: Using the touch panel You can play back recorded pictures Changing the language setting (p. 25), or change the settings (p. 34) using the touch panel. You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. Select the screen language in [ Place your hand on the rear side of LANGUAGE] on the (SETUP the LCD panel to support it. Then, MENU) (p. 34, 47). touch the buttons displayed on the screen. Checking the s
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E:\SONY\2659811111\01US02GET.fm Step 5: Using the touch panel (Continued) 3 Touch the area including the indicator that you want to check. DISP GUIDE END 1/2 FOCUS: MANUAL PROGRAM AE: SPOTLIGHT P EFFECT: SEPIA PAGE PAGE RET. The meanings of the indicators in the area are listed on the screen. If you cannot find the indicator you want to check, touch [PAGE r]/[PAGE R] to toggle. When you touch [ RET.], the screen returns to the area selecting display. To finish the operation To
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Getting Started E:\SONY\2659811111\01US02GET.fm Step 6: Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. If you do not 3 Select [CLOCK SET] with / set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] , then touch [EXEC]. screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder or change the POWER switch CLOCK SET position. If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 YM D H M 2006 JAN 1 12 : 00 AM months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and
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E:\SONY\2659811111\01US02GET.fm Step 7: Inserting a Cassette You can use mini DV cassettes only (p. 80). 2 Insert a cassette with its window The recordable time varies depending on [REC facing outwards, then press MODE] (p. 46). . Push the center of the back of the cassette lightly. 1 Slide and hold the OPEN/ Window EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. OPEN/EJECT lever Cassette compartment The cassette compartment automatically slides back in. Lid Do not forc
