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E:\SONY\2659813111\01US00Cov.fm
2-659-813-11(1)
Digital Video Camera Recorder
Getting Started 12
Recording/
28
Playback
Operating Guide
Using the Menu 44
Dubbing/Editing 71
DCR-HC36/HC46/HC96
Using a Computer 86
Troubleshooting 99
Additional Information 122
© 2006 Sony Corporation
DCR-HC36/HC46/HC96
2-659-813-11(1)
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E:\SONY\2659813111\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\2659813111\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\2659813111\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\2659813111\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\2659813111\01US01REG.fm Read this first (Continued) Note Declaration of Conformity This equipment has been tested and found to Trade Name: SONY comply with the limits for a Class B digital Model No.: DCR-HC96 device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. These limits are designed to provide reasonable Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, protection against harmful interference in a CA 92127 U.S.A. residential installation. This equipment
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E:\SONY\2659813111\01US01REG.fm Types of “Memory Stick” you can use Using the camcorder in your camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts. There are two sizes of “Memory Stick.” You can use “Memory Stick Duo” marked with or (p. 124). “Memory Stick Duo” (This size can be used with your camcorder.) Viewfinder Battery pack “Memory Stick” (You cannot use it in your camcorder.) LCD panel Shoe cover (DCR-HC96) You cannot use any type of memory card except “Memory Stick
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E:\SONY\2659813111\01US01REG.fm Read this first (Continued) 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
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E:\SONY\2659813111\01US00BOOKTOC.fm Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .................................................................. 3 Read this first ...........................................................................................5 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items ............................................................12 Step 2: Charging the battery pack ..........................................................13 Step 3: Turning the power on and holding
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E:\SONY\2659813111\01US00BOOKTOC.fm Other part names and functions Indicators displayed during recording/playback ..................................... 36 Searching for the starting point .............................................................. 39 Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH) .................................................................................. 39 Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH) .......................................................
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E:\SONY\2659813111\01US00BOOKTOC.fm Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) ........................82 Jacks to connect external devices ..........................................................84 Using a Computer Before referring to the “First Step Guide” on your computer ..................86 Installing the software and “First Step Guide” on a computer ................89 Viewing “First Step Guide” .....................................................................93 Creating
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E:\SONY\2659813111\01US02GET.fm Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items USB cable (1) (p. 82, 86) Make sure that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. The cassette tape and “Memory Stick Duo” are not supplied. See page 6, 123, 124, for Lens cap (1) compatible cassettes and “Memory Stick Duo” (DCR-HC36/HC46) (p. 18, 28, 30) for your camcorder. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 13) To attach the lens cap
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Getting Started E:\SONY\2659813111\01US02GET.fm Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” 1 Align the terminals of the battery battery pack (P series) (p. 126) after pack and your camcorder (1), attaching it to your camcorder. then attach the battery pack and For DCR-HC46/HC96: click it into place (2). POWER switch 2 DC IN jack 1 Handycam DC plug Station 2 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to OFF To the wall outlet (CHG) (The default setting). A
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E:\SONY\2659813111\01US02GET.fm Step2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) For DCR-HC36: The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. When inserting the camcorder into the Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack cover. With the v mark For DCR-HC36: facing to the LCD screen Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. DC IN jack CHG (charge) lamp 4 For DCR-HC46/HC96: Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. Insert the camcorder into the Han
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Getting Started E:\SONY\2659813111\01US02GET.fm To remove the battery pack POWER switch 1 Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Hold down the V BATT (battery) release lever with one hand. With the v mark 2 Remove the battery in the direction of facing to the LCD the arrow with the other hand. screen POWER switch DC IN jack DC plug 1 To the wall outlet 2 AC Adaptor Power cord V BATT (battery) For DCR-HC46/HC96: release lever To remove your camcorder from the Handycam Station When storing th
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E:\SONY\2659813111\01US02GET.fm Step2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) DCR-HC36 * Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the Continuous Typical power on/off and zooming. Battery pack recording recording time time* DCR-HC96 NP-FP30 (supplied) 85 40 Continuous Typical 105 50 Battery pack recording recording NP-FP50 120 60 time time* 150 75 NP-FP50 (supplied) 80 45 NP-FP70 255 125 85 45 310 155 90 50 NP-FP71 300 150 NP-FP70 170 95 370 185 185
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Getting Started E:\SONY\2659813111\01US02GET.fm DCR-HC46 On the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet when using the AC LCD panel LCD panel Battery pack Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the opened* closed wall outlet immediately if any malfunction NP-FP50 (supplied) 120 150 occurs while using your camcorder. Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow NP-FP70 255 310 space, such as between a wall and furniture. NP-FP71 300 370 Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC NP-FP9
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E:\SONY\2659813111\01US02GET.fm Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly To record or play back, slide the POWER Lamps that light up switch repeatedly to turn on the respective CAMERA-TAPE: To record on a tape. lamp. CAMERA-MEMORY: To record on a When using it for the first time, the “Memory Stick Duo.” [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 23). PLAY/EDIT: To play or edit pictures. After you have set the date and time ([CLOCK SET], p. 23), the next time you turn on the powe
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Getting Started E:\SONY\2659813111\01US02GET.fm To turn off the power Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). For DCR-HC36/HC46: Attach the lens cap after turning off the power. At the time of purchase, the power will be set to turn off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any operation attempted for approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 68). If warning messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions (p. 118). 19 DCR-HC36/HC46/HC96 2-659-813
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E:\SONY\2659813111\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. DISP/BATT INFO Viewfinder 180 degrees (max.) 2 1 Viewfinder lens adjustment 90 degrees to 90 degrees the camcorder lever (max.) Move it until the pi
