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Digital Video Camera Recorder
Getting Started 8
Recording/
24
Playback
Operating Guide
Using the Menu 40
Dubbing/Editing 67
DCR-HC36E/HC44E/HC46E/
Using a Computer 82
HC94E/HC96E
Troubleshooting 95
Additional Information 118
© 2006 Sony Corporation
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E:\SONY\2659814111\01GB01REG_E.fm Read this first using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 Before operating the unit, please read this feet). manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes WARNING data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the To reduce fire or shock hazard, do communication cable (USB, etc.) again. not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Disposa
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Types of cassette you can use in your Using the camcorder camcorder � Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts. You can use mini DV cassettes marked with . Your camcorder is not compatible with the Cassette Memory function (p. 118). Types of “Memory Stick” you can use in your camcorder There are two sizes of “Memory Stick.” Viewfinder Battery pack You can use “Memory Stick Duo” marked with or (p. 119). “Memory Stick Duo” (This size can be used with your camcorder.) LCD panel
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E:\SONY\2659814111\01GB01REG_E.fm Read this first (Continued) About menu items, LCD panel, to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. viewfinder, and lens TV color systems differ depending on the A menu item that is grayed out is not countries/regions. To view your available under the current recording or recordings on a TV, you need a PAL playback conditions. system-based TV. The LCD screen and the viewfinder are Television programs, films, video tapes, manufactured
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E:\SONY\2659814111\01GB00BOOKTOC.fm Table of Contents Read this first ...........................................................................................2 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items ..............................................................8 Step 2: Charging the battery pack ............................................................9 Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly ..........14 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder ......
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Indicators displayed during recording/playback ..................................... 32 Searching for the starting point .............................................................. 35 Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH) .................................................................................. 35 Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH) ........................................................... 35 Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review) ..
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E:\SONY\2659814111\01GB00BOOKTOC.fm Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) ........................78 Jacks to connect external devices ..........................................................80 Using a Computer Before referring to the “First Step Guide” on your computer ..................82 Installing the software and “First Step Guide” on a computer ................85 Viewing “First Step Guide” .....................................................................89 Creating
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E:\SONY\2659814111\01GB02GET_E.fm Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items USB cable (1) (p. 78, 82) 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 3, 118, 119, for Lens cap (1) compatible cassettes and “Memory Stick Duo” (DCR-HC36E/HC44E/HC46E) for your camcorder. (p. 14, 24, 26) AC Adaptor (1) (p. 9) To attach the
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Getting Started E:\SONY\2659814111\01GB02GET_E.fm Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” 1 Align the terminals of the battery battery pack (P series) (p. 121) after pack and your camcorder (1), attaching it to your camcorder. then attach the battery pack and For DCR-HC44E/HC46E/HC94E/HC96E: 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 socket (CHG) (The def
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E:\SONY\2659814111\01GB02GET_E.fm Step2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) For DCR-HC36E: 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-HC36E: facing to the LCD screen Connect the mains lead to the AC Adaptor and the wall socket. DC IN jack CHG (charge) lamp 4 For DCR-HC44E/HC46E/HC94E/ HC96E: Connect the mains lead to the AC Adaptor and the wall socket. Insert the cam
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Getting Started E:\SONY\2659814111\01GB02GET_E.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 socket 2 AC Adaptor Mains lead V BATT (battery) For DCR-HC44E/HC46E/HC94E/HC96E: release lever To remove your camcorder from the Handycam Station
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E:\SONY\2659814111\01GB02GET_E.fm Step2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) DCR-HC36E * 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-HC94E/HC96E 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 90 50 310 155 95 50 NP-FP71 300 150 NP-FP70 175 95 3
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Getting Started E:\SONY\2659814111\01GB02GET_E.fm DCR-HC44E/HC46E On the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall socket when using the AC LCD panel LCD panel Battery pack Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the opened* closed wall socket 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 A
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E:\SONY\2659814111\01GB02GET_E.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. 19). PLAY/EDIT: To play or edit pictures. After you have set the date and time ([CLOCK SET], p. 19), the next time you turn on the po
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Getting Started E:\SONY\2659814111\01GB02GET_E.fm To turn off the power Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). For DCR-HC36E/HC44E/HC46E: 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. 64). If warning messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions (p. 114). 15 DCR-HC36E/HC44E/HC
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E:\SONY\2659814111\01GB02GET_E.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 90 degrees to Viewfinder lens adjustment 90 degrees the camcorder lever (max.) Move it until the p
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Getting Started E:\SONY\2659814111\01GB02GET_E.fm Step 5: Using the touch panel You can play back recorded pictures Changing the language setting (p. 27), or change the settings (p. 40) 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 (TIME/ the LCD panel to support it. Then, LANGU.) menu (p. 40, 65). touch the buttons displayed on the screen. Checkin
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E:\SONY\2659814111\01GB02GET_E.fm Step 5: Using the touch panel (Continued) 3 Touch the area including the indicator that you want to check. DISP GUIDE END FOCUS: MANUAL 1/2 PROGRAM AE: SPOTLIGHT STEADYSHOT: OFF The meanings of the indicators in the area are listed on the screen. If you cannot find the indicator you want to check, touch / to toggle. When you touch , the screen returns to the area selecting display. To finish the operation Touch [END]. 18 DCR-HC36E/HC44E/HC4
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Getting Started E:\SONY\2659814111\01GB02GET_E.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 . screen appears every time you turn on your –:––:–– camcorder or change the POWER switch CLOCK SET position. DATE If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 2006 Y 1M 1D 0: 00 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and
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E:\SONY\2659814111\01GB02GET_E.fm Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” Cassette tape 2 Insert a cassette with its window facing outwards, then press You can use mini DV cassettes only . (p. 118). The recordable time varies depending on Push the center of the back [ REC MODE] (p. 61). of the cassette lightly. Window 1 Slide and hold the OPEN/ EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. OPEN/EJECT lever Cassette compartment The cassette compartment automat
