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Getting Started 1 RecordingPlaybackUsing the Menu Dubbing/Editing Using a Computer Additional Information © 2006 Sony Corporation 2 Read this firstWARNINGTo reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture CAUTION FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOMNOTICE ON THE SUPPLIED AC ADAPTOR FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPEATTENTION using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet) Notice Disposal of Old Electrical &Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) Notes on useYour camcorder is supplied with two kinds of operation guides –“Operating Guide” (This manual) 3 Types of cassette you can use in your camcorderYou can use mini DV cassettes marked Types of “Memory Stick” you can use in your camcorder with or (p. 119) Using the camcorder •Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts •You cannot use any type of memory card except “Memory Stick Duo.” When using a “Memory Stick Duo” with “Memory Stick” compatible equipment •The camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof or waterproof See “Maintenance and precautions” (p. 124) 4 Read this first (Continued)About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens On recording to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc About this manual The The illustrations used on this manual are based on the model About the Carl Zeiss lens •For DCR-HC94E/HC96E: Read this first 5 Getting StartedStep 1: Checking supplied items Step 2: Charging the battery pack Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder Step 5: Using the touch panel Step 6: Setting the date and time Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture (DCR-HC44E/HC46E/HC94E/HC96E) Recording/PlaybackEasy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam) Recording Playback Functions used for recording/playback, etc Indicators displayed during recording/playback Searching for the starting point Remote Commander Playing the picture on a TV 6 Using the MenuMenu items CAMERA SET menu MEMORY SET menu PICT.APPLI. menu EDIT/PLAY menu STANDARD SET menu TIME/LANGU. menu Customizing Personal Menu Dubbing/EditingDubbing to VCR/DVD device, etc Recording pictures from a TV or VCR/DVD device, etc (DCR-HC36E/HC46E/HC96E) Dubbing pictures from a tape to a “Memory Stick Duo” Dubbing sound to a recorded tape Deleting recorded pictures from the “Memory Stick Duo” Marking images on the “Memory Stick Duo” with specific information (Print mark/Image protection) Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) Jacks to connect external devices 7 Using a ComputerBefore referring to the “First Step Guide” on your computer Installing the software and “First Step Guide” on a computer Viewing “First Step Guide” Creating a DVD (Direct Access to “Click to DVD”) Connecting an analog VCR to the computer via your camcorder (Signal convert function) (DCR-HC96E) TroubleshootingWarning indicators and messages Additional InformationUsing your camcorder abroad Usable cassette tapes About the “Memory Stick” About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack About i.LINK Maintenance and precautions Specifications Index Getting Started 8 Step 1: Checking supplied itemsMake 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 AC Adaptor (1) (p. 9) Mains lead (1) (p. 9) Handycam Station (1) (DCR-HC44E/HC46E/HC94E/HC96E) (p. 9) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 36) A button-typelithium battery is already installed A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 38, 70, 93) USB cable (1) (p. 78, 82) Lens cap (1) (DCR-HC36E/HC44E/HC46E) (p. 14, 24, 26) •To attach the lens cap Rechargeable battery pack (1) (p. 9, 121) NP-FP30 (DCR-HC36E) NP-FP50 (DCR-HC44E/HC46E/HC94E/HC96E) CD-ROM“Picture Package Ver.1.5.1” (1) (p. 82) 21-pinadaptor (1) (DCR-HC44E/HC46E/HC94E/HC96E) (p. 39) For the models with the mark printed on their bottom surfaces only Operating Guide (This manual) (1) 9 Step 2: Charging the battery packFor DCR-HC44E/HC46E/HC94E/HC96E: Started Getting (CHG) (The default setting) For DCR-HC44E/HC46E/HC94E HC96E: 10 Step2: Charging the battery pack (Continued)For DCR-HC36E: With the v mark facing to the LCD screen 4 For DCR-HC44E/HC46E/HC94E/HC96E: DCR-HC94E/HC96E: The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts For DCR-HC36E: Connect the mains lead to the AC Adaptor and the wall socket CHG (charge) lamp /CHG (charge) lamp Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the Handycam DCR-HC44E/HC46E: Station and the DC plug 11 To remove the battery pack2Remove the battery in the direction of the arrow with the other hand To use an outside power source When storing the battery pack Charging time Recording time 12 DCR-HC36ENP-FP30(supplied) NP-FP50 DCR-HC44E/HC46E NP-FP50(supplied) DCR-HC94E/HC96E Playing time 13 opened*When the LCD backlight turns on On the battery pack •Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or the Battery Info –The battery pack is not attached correctly –The battery pack is damaged –The battery pack is worn-out(For Battery Info only) On the charging/recording/playback time On the AC Adaptor Do not PRECAUTION 14 Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmlyWhen using it for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 19) To record on a tape To record on a “Memory Stick Duo.” To play or edit pictures 2 Hold the camcorder correctly 3 Ensure a good grip, then fasten the Grip belt For DCR-HC94E/HC96E: MEMORY If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), slide it while pressing the green button 15 To turn off the powerSlide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) For DCR-HC36E/HC44E/HC46E:Attach the lens cap after turning off the power 16 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder17 Step 5: Using the touch panelYou can play back recorded pictures (p. 27), or change the settings (p. 40) using the touch panel Changing the language setting[LANGUAGE] on the (TIME/ LANGU.) menu (p. 40, 65) Checking the screen indicators (Display guide)1 Touch Touch the button on the LCD screen Touch [MENU] during Easy Handycam operation (p. 24) 2 Touch [DISP GUIDE] To hide the screen indicators The indicators vary depending on the settings Press DISP/BATT INFO to toggle the screen indicators (such as time code) on or off 18 Step 5: Using the touch panel (Continued)3 Touch the area including the indicator that you want to check When you touch , the screen returns to the area selecting display To finish the operation Touch [END] 19 CAMERA SET20 Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo”Cassette tapeYou can use mini DV cassettes only (p. 118) OPEN/EJECT lever Lid The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up 2 Insert a cassette with its window facing outwards, then press Push the center of the back of the cassette lightly Window Cassette compartment The cassette compartment automatically slides back in Do not force the cassette compartment closed by pressing the portion marked 3 Close the lid To eject the cassette 21 You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo”marked with or (p. 119) 1 Open the LCD panel DCR-HC36E/HC44E/HC46E: Access lamp To eject a “Memory Stick Duo” 22 WIDE SELECT button POWER switchSelecting the aspect ratio for recording movies on a tape Be sure to set the POWER switch to CAMERA-TAPE Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to select the desired screen aspect ratio 16:9*4:3 *When viewing on the LCD screen. It may be different in the viewfinder Recording a moving picture or still image on the “Memory Stick Duo” 1Set the POWER switch to CAMERA The aspect ratio of the picture switches to 4:3 2Press WIDE SELECT to select the desired screen aspect ratio •For the number of recordable pictures, see page •For DCR-HC44E/HC46E: Still images will be fixed to image size [0.7M] ) in the 16:9 (wide) mode. In the 4:3 mode, you can select up to [1.0M] •For DCR-HC94E/HC96E: Still images will be fixed to image size [2.3M] mode, you can select up to [3.0M] 24 Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam)25 Playing back movies/still imagesMovies Touch , then touch to start playback AStop BPlay/Pause toggles C Rewind/Fast forward Still images Touch t / to select a picture ATape playback B Previous/Next C Delete (p. 76) Recording/Playback xTo cancel Easy Handycam operationPress EASY A again. disappears from the screen xAdjustable menu settings during Easy Handycam operation x Unavailable buttons during Easy Handycam 26 RecordingLens cap (DCR-HC36E/HC44E/HC46E) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on the sides of the cap Lens cover (DCR-HC94E/HC96E) Opens in accordance with the setting of the POWER switch PHOTO DCR-HC36E: REC START/STOP A REC START/STOP B To record on a tape, light up the CAMERA-TAPElamp To record on a “Memory Stick Duo,” light up the CAMERA-MEMORYlamp If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), slide it while pressing the green button 2 Start recording Still imagesPress REC START/STOP A (or B) The indicator (A) changes [STBY] (tape only) to [REC] Press and hold PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus (A), then press it fully (B) A shutter sound is heard. When disappears, the image has been recorded To stop movie recording Press REC START/STOP again To check the latest recording on a “Memory Stick Duo” Touch . To delete the picture, touch t [YES] folder with (p. 55) 27 Playback2 Start playing back On a Tape: Touch, then touchto start playback The most recently recorded image is displayed BPlay/Pause toggles as you touch it CRewind/Fast forward On a “Memory Stick Duo”: Touch t /to select a picture with , then touch ATape playback B Previous/Next C Index screen display To adjust the volume Touch t [VOLUME], then / to adjust the volume To search for a scene during playback Touch and hold /during playback (Picture Search), or while fast forwarding or rewinding the tape (Skip Scan) To display pictures on a “Memory Stick Duo” on the Index screen Touch . Touch one of the pictures to back to the single display mode APrevious/Next 6 pictures BThe picture displayed before switching to the index screen CMovie icon To view pictures in other folders, touch t [PB FOLDER], select a /, then touch 28 Functions used for recording/playback, etcFor DCR-HC44E/HC46E: RecordingTo use zoom Wider range of view: (Wide angle) Close view: (Telephoto) For DCR-HC94E/HC96E: To use the flash (DCR-HC94E/HC96E) Press (flash) repeatedly to select an appropriate setting (Forced flash): (No flash): 29 The recommended distance to the subject when using the•Attaching a conversion lens (optional) may create a shadow To record in dark places (NightShot plus) (DCR-HC36E/HC44E/HC46E) Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch 3 to ON. (and [“NIGHTSHOT PLUS”] appear.) •To record an image brighter, use Super NightShot plus function (p. 48) •The NightShot plus and Super NightShot plus Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS] •Do not use these functions in bright places. This may cause a malfunction To record in dark places (NightShot) (DCR-HC94E/HC96E) Set the NIGHTSHOT switch 8 to ON. (and [“NIGHTSHOT”] appear.) •To record an image brighter, use Super NightShot function (p. 49) •The NightShot and Super NightShot function To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT) To adjust the focus for an off center subject (SPOT FOCUS) See [SPOT FOCUS] on page To fix the exposure for the selected subject (Flexible spot meter) See [SPOT METER] on page 30 Functions used for recording/playback, etc. (Continued)To record in mirror mode To use a tripod To use a Shoulder belt Attach the Shoulder belt (optional) to its designated hook qs PlaybackTo play back the images in sequence (SLIDE SHOW) See [SLIDE SHOW] on page To use PB zoom You can magnify pictures from about 1.1 to 5 times the original size Magnification can be adjusted with the power zoom lever 2 or the zoom buttons 5on the LCD frame 1Play back the picture you want to magnify 2Magnify the picture with T (Telephoto) 4Adjust the magnification with W (Wide angle)/T (Telephoto) To cancel, touch [END] 31 Recording/playbackTo check the remaining battery (Battery Info) To turn off the operation confirmation beep (BEEP) See [BEEP] on page To use special effects See (PICT.APPLI.) menu on page To initialize the settings (RESET) (Menu items customized on Personal Menu are not initialized.) Other part names and functions IRemote sensor OSpeaker Playback sound come out from the speaker 32 Indicators displayed during recording/playbackRecording: Playback: ( ) is a reference page The indicators during recording will not be recorded 33 Viewing moviesViewing still imagesOn a tape MTape transport indicator NVideo operation buttons (27) On a “Memory Stick Duo” AData file name BPlay/Pause button (27) CPrevious/Next image button (27) D Image size (54) E Playing time F Previous/Next scene button OData file name Picture number/Total number of recorded pictures in the current playback folder QPlayback folder (55) RPrevious/Next folder icon SImage delete button (76) TTape playback select button (27) UPrevious/Next image button (27) VIndex screen display button (27) WImage protection mark (77) XPrint mark (77) Indicators displayed during recording/playback (Continued) 34 Indicators when you made changesUpper left Upper right Center Bottom Other indicator 35 Searching for the starting pointMake sure that the CAMERA-TAPElamp lights up (p. 26) Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH)Touch t Touch here to cancel the operation Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH)2 Touch and hold (to go Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review) 36 Remote CommanderRemove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander Insulation sheet APHOTO*1 (p. 26) BSEARCH M. (p. 37)*2 C. >*2 Video control buttons (Rewind, Playback EZERO SET MEMORY*2 FTransmitter GREC START/STOP (p. 24, 26) HPower zoom (p. 28, 30) IDISPLAY (p. 17) JMemory control buttons (Index*2, –/+,Memory playback) (p. 27) Searching quickly for a desired scene (Zero set memory) The tape counter is reset to “0:00:00” and appears on the screen If the tape counter is not displayed, press DISPLAY 2 Press STOP 4 when you want to stop playback 3 Press mREW The tape stops automatically when the tape counter reaches “0:00:00.” 37 4 Press PLAYPlayback starts from the point designated “0:00:00” on the tape counter To cancel the operation Press STOP Press ZERO SET MEMORY 5 again before rewinding Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search) You can locate the point where the recording date changes 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/ EDIT lamp 2 Press SEARCH M 3 Press .(previous)/>(next) 3to select a recording date 38 Playing the picture on a TVDCR-HC36E: (Yellow) (White) (Red) VCR or TV To S VIDEO jack : Signal flow DCR-HC44E/HC46E/HC94E/HC96E: A/V or A/V OUT jack 39 AA/V connecting cable (supplied)BA/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) When connecting your camcorder to a TV through a VCR Change the aspect ratio of the image according to the screen size of your TV 1Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp 2Touch t [MENU] t (STANDARD SET) t [TV TYPE] t [16:9] or [4:3] t audio input jack) Recording/Playback When your TV is monaural (Only one If your TV/VCR has a 21-pinadaptor (EUROCONNECTOR) TV/VCR Using the Menu 40 Using the menu itemsCAMERA-TAPElamp: settings on a tape CAMERA-MEMORYlamp:settings on a “Memory Stick Duo” PLAY/EDIT lamp: settings for viewing/editing 2 Touch the LCD screen to select the menu item Unavailable items will be grayed out xTo use the short-cutsof Personal Menu On Personal Menu, short-cutsfor frequently used menu items are added xTo use menu items You can customize menu items that are not added to Personal Menu 41 xTo use menu items during Easy Handycam operationis not displayed during Easy Handycam operation (p. 24) 42 Menu itemsCAMERA SET menu (p. 45) MEMORY SET menu (p. 51)Easy Handycam PICT.APPLI. menu (p. 55) FADER SLIDE SHOW D. EFFECT PICT. EFFECT FRAME REC*1 SMTH INT.REC*5 INT.REC-STL DEMO MODE PictBridge PRINT USB SELECT 43 EDIT/PLAY menu (p. 60)VAR. SPD PB REC CTRL*6 AUD DUB CTRL REC MOVIE BURN DVD BURN VCD END SEARCH Menu the Using 44 Menu items (Continued)STANDARD SET menu(p. 61) REC MODE z*6 AUDIO MODE z*4 VOLUME MULTI-SOUND AUDIO MIX LCD/VF SET A/V t DV OUT*4 VIDEO INPUT*4 TV TYPE*5 USB CAMERA DISP GUIDE GUIDEFRAME*1 DATA CODE REMAINING REMOTE CTRL REC LAMP*1 BEEP DISP OUTPUT MENU ROTATE A.SHUT OFF CALIBRATION TIME/LANGU. menu (p. 65) CLOCK SET WORLD TIME LANGUAGE 45 CAMERA SET menuSee page 40 for details on selecting menu items PROGRAM AEBAUTO SPOTLIGHT*() PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) () SPORTS* (Sports lesson) () Select to minimize shake when shooting fast moving subjects BEACH&SKI Select to prevent people’s faces from appearing dark in strong light or reflected light, such as at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope SUNSET&MOON**( ) Select to maintain the atmosphere of situations such as sunsets, general night views or fireworks LANDSCAPE Using Select to shoot distant subjects clearly This setting also prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in camcorder and the subject windows that comes in between the Items with one asterisk SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter)CAMERA SET menu (Continued) 1Touch the point where you want to fix and adjust the exposure on the screen appears 2Touch [END] To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO] t [END] 46 EXPOSURE1Touch [MANUAL] 2 Adjust the exposure by touching 3 Touch To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO] t WHITE BAL. (White balance)The white balance is adjusted automatically OUTDOOR () INDOOR (n) ONE PUSH () The white balance will be adjusted according to the ambient light 1Touch [ONE PUSH] 3Touch [] camcorder outdoors from inside the house, or vice versa 47 SHARPNESS (DCR-HC94E/HC96E)You can adjust the sharpness of the image Soften Sharpen AUTO SHUTTER AE SHIFT (DCR-HC94E/HC96E)You can adjust the exposure using (dark)/(bright). and the setting value appear when [AE SHIFT] is set •Touch if the subject is white or the backlight is bright, or touch if the subject is black or the light is dim SPOT FOCUS1Touch the subject on the screen. 9 appears To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO] t [END] in step •If you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is automatically set to [MANUAL] FOCUS1 Touch [MANUAL] 9 appears 2 Touch (focusing on close subjects) (focusing on distant subjects) to sharpen the focus. appears when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer, and appears when the focus cannot be adjusted farther away To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO] t in step 48 TELE MACROWhen you set [TELE MACRO] to [ON] For DCR-HC36E:down to about 39 cm (15 3/8 in.) For DCR-HC44E/HC46E:down to about 35 cm (13 7/8 in.) For DCR-HC94E/HC96E:down to about 37 cm (14 5/8 in.) To cancel, touch [OFF], or zoom to wide- angle (W side) FLASH SET (DCR-HC94E/HC96E)xFLASH LEVEL HIGH() Makes the flash level higher BNORMAL() LOW() Makes the flash level lower xREDEYE REDUC You can prevent redeye by activating the flash before recording Set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON], then press (flash) (p. 28) repeatedly to select a setting SUPER NSPLUS (Super NightShot plus) (DCR-HC36E/HC44E/HC46E) and [“SUPER NIGHTSHOT PLUS”] appear on the screen •Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects (p. 29) •Remove the conversion lens (optional) if it is attached SUPER NS (Super NightShot) (DCR-HC94E/HC96E) and [“SUPER NIGHTSHOT”] appear on the screen Do not use NightShot/[SUPER NS] in bright places. This may cause a malfunction 49 NS LIGHT (NightShot Light)–For DCR-HC94E/HC96E:NightShot or [SUPER NS] (p. 48) •Remove the conversion lens (optional) if it is attached (p. 29) •The maximum shooting distance using [NS LIGHT] is about 3 m (10 feet) •For DCR-HC36E/HC44E/HC46E: COLOR SLOW S (Color Slow Shutter)and [COLOR SLOW SHUTTER] appear on the screen To cancel [COLOR SLOW S], touch [OFF] ZEBRA (DCR-HC94E/HC96E)BOFF The zebra pattern is not displayed The zebra pattern appears at a screen brightness level of about 70 IRE SELF-TIMERWhen you set [SELF-TIMER]to [ON] To cancel the count down, touch [RESET] To cancel [SELF-TIMER],touch [OFF] 50 DIGITAL ZOOMUp to 20 × zoom is performed optically 40 × 800 × For DCR-HC44E/HC46E: Up to 12 × zoom is performed optically 24 × For DCR-HC94E/HC96E: Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically 20 × 120 × WIDE SELECT (DCR-HC36E)B4:3 Standard setting (to record pictures to be played back on a 4:3 TV) 16:9 WIDE () Records pictures to be played back on a 16:9 wide TV in full screen mode When viewed on the LCD screen/ viewfinder with [16:9 WIDE] selected When viewed on a 16:9 wide screen TV*1 When viewed on a standard TV*2 STEADYSHOTYou can compensate for camera shake (the default setting is [ON]) PROGRES.REC (DCR-HC94E/HC96E) To cancel [PROGRES.REC], touch [OFF] 51 MEMORY SET menuSettings for the “Memory Stick Duo” (BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/ALL ERASE/ NEW FOLDER, etc.) STILL SETxBURST (DCR-HC44E/HC46E/HC94E HC96E) You can record several still images one after another by pressing PHOTO B OFF Select this when not recording continuously NORMAL Records still images continuously at about The maximum number of images are 0.5 seconds intervals recorded when you press and hold PHOTO fully In 4:3 aspect ratio HC44E HC46E HC94E HC96E In 16:9 aspect ratio HC44E/HC46E HC94E/HC96E HIGH SPEED ( ) (DCR-HC94E EXP. BRKTG () 52 MEMORY SET menu (Continued)and select an image recorded at the best exposure x QUALITY BFINE () Records still images at the fine image quality level STANDARD () Records still images at the standard image quality level xIMAGE SIZE (DCR-HC44E/HC46E/HC94E/HC96E) B1.0M () Allows you to record more still images in relatively clear quality VGA (0.3M) () Allows for the maximum number of images to be recorded B3.0M () Records still images clearly 1.9M () xFLD/FRAME (DCR-HC36E) BFIELD To record moving subjects correcting jitter (p. 26) FRAME () To record stationary subjects in high quality Capacity of the “Memory Stick Duo” (MB) and the number of recordable pictures In 4:3 aspect ratio 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 53 In 16:9 aspect ratio (DCR-HC44E/HC46E/HC94E/HC96E)Approximate data size of a picture (kB) 4:3 picture 16:9 picture (DCR-HC44E/HC46E/HC94E Using the 54 MOVIE SETxIMAGE SIZE B320 × 240 () Records movies in high resolution 160 × 112 () Allows for more movie recording time 00:02:40 00:10:40 00:05:20 00:21:20 00:42:40 01:25:20 02:50:40 05:41:20 11:22:40 22:45:20 ALL ERASE1Select [ALL FILES] or [CURRENT FOLDER] [ALL FILES]: Deletes all the images on the “Memory Stick Duo.” [ALL FILES]: [CURRENT FOLDER]: Deletes all the images in the selected folder 2Touch [YES] twice t FORMATTo execute formatting, touch [YES] twice Formatting is completed, and all the images will be deleted FILE NOBSERIES RESET Resets the file number to 0001 each time the “Memory Stick Duo” is changed 55 PICT.APPLI. menuPICT.APPLI. menu (Continued) OVERLAP (fade in only) WIPE (fade in only) DOT FADER (fade in only) Using the viewfinder [EXPOSURE]: Adjust with /, and touch [FADER]: To hide the buttons, touch 56 SLIDE SHOWTo cancel [SLIDE SHOW], touch [END]. To pause, touch [PAUSE] D. EFFECT (Digital effect)You can add digital effects to your recordings 57 LUMI. KEYThe color scheme of the area in the still image which is to be swapped with a movie TRAIL The fade time of the incidental image SLOW Shutter speed (1 is 1/25 SHUTTR*1 is 1/12, 3 is 1/6, 4 is 1/3) OLD MOVIE*1 *1 Available during recording on a tape only *2 DCR-HC94E/HC96E To cancel [D. EFFECT], touch [OFF] in step Does not use [D. EFFECT] setting CINEMA EFECT (Cinematic effect) (DCR-HC94E/HC96E) DELAY MOTION (Delay motion) (DCR-HC94E/HC96E) You can record a movie with a repeat effect STILL Records a movie while superimposing it on a previously memorized still image FLASH (flash motion) Records a movie with a serial-still-imageeffect (strobe effect) LUMI. KEY (luminance key) TRAIL Records a picture so that an incidental image like a trail is left SLOW SHUTTR (slow shutter) OLD MOVIE Adds an old movie effect with a sepia hue to pictures You can save pictures edited using special effects on a “Memory Stick Duo” •For DCR-HC36E/HC46E/HC96E: You cannot add effects to externally input pictures 58 PICT. EFFECT (Picture effect)You can add special effects to a picture during recording or playback. appears Does not use [PICT. EFFECT] setting NEG.ART The color and brightness are reversed SEPIA Pictures appear in sepia B&W Pictures appear in black and white SOLARIZE Pictures appear as an illustration with strong contrast PASTEL Pictures appear as a pale pastel drawing MOSAIC Pictures appear mosaic-patterned *Not available during playback FRAME REC (Frame recording) (DCR-HC94E/HC96E) 1Touch [ON] () t t 2 Press REC START/STOP 3 Move the subject and repeat step To cancel [FRAME REC], touch [OFF] in step •The remaining tape time will not be indicated correctly •The last scene will be longer than other scenes SMTH INT.REC (Smooth interval tape recording) (DCR-HC44E/HC46E/HC94E/HC96E) [a]: Recording [a] [b]: Interval [b] 1Touch t /to select a desired interval time (1 to 120 seconds) t 2Touch [REC START] Recording starts and z changes to red To interrupt, touch [REC STOP] in step 2. To resume, touch [REC START] To cancel, touch [REC STOP], then [END] in step 59 INT.REC-STL(Interval photo recording)1Touch t a desired interval time (1 or 10 minutes) t t [ON] () t 2Press PHOTO fully stops flashing and the interval still image recording starts To cancel [INT.REC-STL],select [OFF] in step DEMO MODE PictBridge PRINT USB SELECTYou can connect the camcorder to a personal computer with a USB cable and view pictures on the computer. You can also connect the camcorder to a PictBridge compatible printer (p. 78) using this function. Refer to “First Step Guide” on the supplied CD-ROMfor details Memory Stick Select this to view pictures on a “Memory Stick Duo” on the computer or to import them to the computer PictBridge PRINT Select this when you connect the camcorder to a PictBridge-compatible printer to print out directly (p. 78) STREAM BURN VCD 60 EDIT/PLAY menuVAR.SPD PB (Various speed playback) You can play back in various modes while viewing movies 1Touch the following buttons during playback change the playback (frame) direction play back slowly To reverse direction: (frame) t (double speed) times faster play back frame (frame) during by frame playback pause 2Touch t To return to the normal playback mode touch (Play/Pause) twice (once from frame playback) You will not hear the recorded sound. You may see REC CTRL(Movie recording control) (DCR-HC36E/HC46E/HC96E) AUD DUB CTRL (Audio dubbing)REC MOVIE (Recording control) BURN DVD BURN VCD END SEARCHEXEC CANCEL Stops [END SEARCH] •After ejecting the cassette, the END SEARCH function is not available 61 STANDARD SET menuREC MODE (Recording mode)B SP (SP) Records in the SP (Standard Play) mode on a cassette LP (LP) • If you record in the LP mode, a mosaic-like Increases the recording time to 1.5 times the SP mode (Long Play) noise may appear or sound may be interrupted when you play back the tape on other camcorders or VCRs • When you mix recordings in the SP mode and in the LP mode on one tape, the playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly between the scenes AUDIO MODE VOLUME MULTI-SOUND 62 STANDARD SET menu (Continued)BSTEREO Plays back with main and sub sound (or stereo sound) Plays back with main sound (or the left channel sound) Plays back with sub sound (or the right channel sound) AUDIO MIX LCD/VF SETThe recorded picture will not be affected by this operation xLCD BRIGHT You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen 1Adjust the brightness with xLCD BL LEVEL You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen’s backlight BNORMAL Standard brightness BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen xLCD COLOR You can adjust the color on the LCD screen with Low intensity xVF B.LIGHT You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder Brightens the viewfinder screen xWIDE DISPLAY (DCR-HC36E) BLETTER BOX Normal setting (standard type of display) SQUEZE (Squeeze) x VF WIDE DISP (DCR-HC44E/HC46E HC94E/HC96E) You can select how a 16:9 aspect ratio picture appears in the viewfinder 63 A/V t DV OUT (DCR-HC96E)VIDEO INPUT (DCR-HC96E)BVIDEO Connects via video plug of the A/V connecting cable S VIDEO Connects via S VIDEO plug of the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO cable TV TYPE (DCR-HC44E/HC46E/HC94E/HC96E) USB CAMERA DISP GUIDEGUIDEFRAME (DCR-HC94E/HC96E) DATA CODEData code is not displayed DATE/TIME Displays the date and time CAMERA DATA (below) Displays camera setting data ASteadyShot off BExposure CWhite balance DGain EShutter speed FAperture value ---]and [--:--:--]will appear STANDARD SET menu (Continued) 64 REMAININGAlways displays the remaining tape indicator REMOTE CTRL (Remote control)The default setting is [ON], allowing you to use the supplied Remote Commander (p. 36) REC LAMP (Recording lamp) (DCR-HC94E/HC96E) BEEPBON A melody sounds when you start/stop recording, or operate the touch panel Cancels the melody DISP OUTPUTBLCD PANEL Shows displays such as the time code on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder V-OUT/PANEL MENU ROTATEScrolls the menu items downwards by touching OPPOSITE Scrolls the menu items upwards by touching A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off)B5 min NEVER The camcorder is not automatically turned off CALIBRATION 65 TIME/LANGU. menu(CLOCK SET/WORLD TIME/LANGUAGE) CLOCK SET WORLD TIMEWhen using your camcorder abroad, you can set the time difference by touching /, the clock will be adjusted in accordance with the time difference LANGUAGEYou can select the language to be used on the LCD screen Customizing Personal MenuAdding a menu item1 Touch t [P-MENUSET UP] t[ADD] If the desired menu item is not displayed, touch 2 Touch /to select a menu category, then touch 3 Touch /to select a menu item, then touch t [YES] t The menu item is added to the end of list Customizing Personal Menu (Continued) Deleting a menu item 66 Arranging the order of menuitems displayed on Personal Initializing the Personal Menu settings (Reset)Touch t [P-MENUSET UP] t [RESET] t [YES] t [YES] t Dubbing/Editing 67 Dubbing to VCR/DVD device, etcA/V OUT jack AUDIO A/V OUT VIDEO jacks To i.LINK jack DV Interface (i.LINK) Dubbing/Editing 68 Dubbing to VCR/DVD device, etc. (Continued)DCR-HC44E/HC46E/HC94E/HC96E: AUDIO/VIDEO jacks VCR/DVD device, etc To DV or DV OUT Interface (i.LINK) AA/V connecting cable (supplied) Ci.LINK cable (optional) 69 1 Prepare your camcorder for playbackInsert the recorded cassette For DCR-HC44E/HC46E/HC94E/HC96E: Set [TV TYPE] according to the playback device (TV, etc.) (p. 39) 2 Prepare your VCR/DVD device for recording When dubbing to the VCR, insert a cassette for recording When dubbing to the DVD recorder, insert a DVD for recording 3 Connect your VCR/DVD device to your camcorder as a recording device Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of a VCR or a DVD device 4 Start playback on the camcorder, and recording on the VCR/DVD device 5 When dubbing is complete, stop your camcorder and the VCR/DVD device 70 Recording pictures from a TV or VCR/DVD device, etc. (DCR-HC36E/HC46E/HC96E)73 Dubbing pictures from a tape to a “Memory Stick Duo”2 Search and record the scene you want to record When you dub pictures as a still image When you dub pictures as a movie Touch t [MENU] t (EDIT/PLAY) t [REC MOVIE] At the point you want to stop recording touch [REC STOP]t (Stop) t •The sound is recorded in 32kHz monaural •For the recording time of movies, see page 74 Dubbing sound to a recorded tapeConnectingYou can input audio in the following ways: The audio input to be recorded takes precedence over others in the order of A t B t C You cannot record additional audio: (p. 118) –When the write-protecttab of the cassette is set to SAVE (p. 119) –On sections recorded in HDV format 75 Recording soundInsert a recorded cassette into your camcorder beforehand 3 Touch t [MENU] t (EDIT/PLAY) t t [AUD DUB CTRL] t t [AUDIO DUB] X appears 5 Touch (Stop) when you want to stop recording To dub on other scenes, repeat step 2 to select scenes, then touch [AUDIO DUB] 6 Touch t Dubbing sound to a recorded tape (Continued)To check the recorded sound 1Play back the tape on which you have recorded audio (p. 27) 2Touch t [MENU] t (STANDARD SET) t t [AUDIO MIX] t •The original sound (ST1) is output at the default setting 76 Deleting recorded pictures from the “Memory Stick Duo”2 Touch 3 Select a picture you want to delete with •To delete all pictures at once, select [ALL ERASE] (p. 54) 4 Touch t [YES] •The pictures cannot be restored once they are deleted You can delete pictures on the index screen Touch t [DELETE] t the picture you want to delete t t [YES] Pictures cannot be deleted when a “Memory Stick Duo” with the 77 (Print mark/Imageprotection)Selecting still images for printing (Print mark) 2 Touch t t t [PRINT MARK] 3 Touch the image that you want to print out later Preventing accidental erasure (Image protection) You can select and mark images to prevent accidental erasure [PROTECT] 3 Touch the image that you want to protect 4 Touch t [END] 78 Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliantprinter)Connect the AC Adaptor to obtain power from the wall socket Connecting your camcorder to the printer3 Touch [PictBridge PRINT] When connection is complete, (PictBridge connecting) appears on the screen One of the images stored on the “Memory Stick Duo” will be displayed Printing1 Select the image to be printed with 2 Touch t [COPIES] 3 Select the number of copies to be printed with A maximum of 20 copies of the image can be printed To print the date and time on the image touch t [DATE/TIME] t [DATE] or [DAY&TIME] t 5 Touch [EXEC] t [YES] Touch [END] when printing is completed 80 Jacks to connect external devicesCamcorder DCR-HC36E DCR-HC44E/HC46E DCR-HC94E/HC96E Bottom 1...Open the shoe cover 2 - 6 ...Open the jack cover Handycam Station (DCR-HC44E/HC46E/HC94E/HC96E) AFor DCR-HC94E/HC96E: BFor DCR-HC94E/HC96E: LANC jack (blue) 81 CFor DCR-HC96E:A/V (audio/video) jack (p. 38, 67, 93) For DCR-HC36E/HC44E/HC46E/HC94E: A/V (audio/video) OUT jack (p. 38, 67) D(USB) jack (p. 82) EFor DCR-HC36E/HC46E/HC96E: DV Interface (i.LINK) (p. 67, 90) For DCR-HC44E/HC94E: DV OUT Interface (i.LINK) (p. 67, 90) FDC IN jack (p. 9) GInterface connector Using a Computer 82 Before referring to the “First Step Guide” on your computer•There are 2 ways to connect your camcorder to a computer –USB cable –i.LINK cable For details on connection, see “First Step Guide.” Viewing video and pictures on PC Music Video/Slideshow Producer Automatic Music Video Producer Copying tape to Video CD You can import the entire contents of a tape to create a video CD Save the images on CD-R You can save video and still images copied onto a computer to a CD-R Burning Video CD USB Streaming Tool You can view live or recorded images from your camcorder on a computer Video Capturing Tool You can import the entire contents of a tape to a computer 83 About “First Step Guide”“First Step Guide” is an instruction manual you can refer to on your computer About the help function of the software System requirementsxFor Windows users When using Picture Package OS: Microsoft Windows OS: CPU: Windows Media Player 7.0 or later Macromedia Flash Player 6.0 or later Sound system: 16 bit stereo sound card and stereo speakers Sound system: Memory: 64 MB or more Memory: Hard disk: Display: Others: CPU: MMX Pentium 200MHz or faster CPU: Computer a Using 84 Before referring to the “First Step Guide” on your computer (Continued)Application: Windows Media Player (This must be installed to play back movies.) Others: USB port (This must be provided as standard), disc drive Others: xFor Macintosh users When using ImageMixer VCD2 OS: Mac OS X (v10.1.5 or later) CPU: iMac, eMac, iBook, PowerBook, Power Mac G3/G4/G5 series Memory: 128 MB or more Others: USB port (This must be provided as standard.) Application: QuickTime 4 or later (QuickTime 5 recommended) Application: Other: Disc drive Other: v 10.2/v 10.3/v 10.4) 85 Installing the software and “First Step Guide” on a computerbefore connecting your camcorder Installing on a Windows computer 88 Installing on a Macintosh computer4 Double-click CD-ROMicon 7 Double-click[IMXINST.SIT] in the folder it was copied to 8 Double-clickthe unzipped [ImageMixerVCD2_Install] 9 When the user acceptance screen is displayed, enter your name and password The installation of ImageMixer VCD2 starts 89 Viewing “First Step Guide”Displaying “First Step Guide”Starting up on a Windows computer Viewing with Microsoft Internet Explorer Ver.6.0 or later is recommended Double-clickthe icon on the desktop –When printing “First Step Guide” –When the HTML version of “First Step Guide” is not installed automatically Starting up on a Macintosh computer Double-click“FirstStepGuide.pdf.” For inquires about this softwarePixela User Support Center Pixela Home Page Picture Package: http://www.ppackage.com ImageMixer VCD2: http://www.ImageMixer.com North America (Los Angeles) Telephone: –Europe (U.K.) Telephone: (Toll-Free)UK, Germany, France and Spain: +800-1532-4865Other countries: +44-1489-564-764 –Asia (Philippines) Telephone: +63-2-438-0090 On Copyrights 90 Creating a DVD (Direct Access to “Click to DVD”)Using the Direct Access to “Click to DVD” function for the first time •[Click to DVD Automatic Mode Launcher] is set up for each Windows XP user 1 Turn on the computer Close all applications running with an i.LINK 2 Prepare the power source for the camcorder 91 4 Insert a recorded cassette into your camcorder6 Touch t [MENU] t (EDIT/PLAY) t [BURN DVD] t 7 Place a writable DVD in the disc drive of the computer 8 Touch [EXEC] on the screen of your camcorder [CAPTURING]: The picture recorded on the tape is being copied to the computer [CONVERTING]: The picture is being converted to the MPEG2 format [WRITING]: The picture is being written onto the DVD 9 Touch [NO] to finish creating a DVD Touch [CANCEL] on the LCD screen on your camcorder 92 Creating a DVD (Direct Access to “Click to DVD”) (Continued)93 A/V jackA/V (Yellow) (White) (Red) VCR Computer 1 Turn on the analog video unit 94 3 On the LCD screen, toucht[MENU] t (STANDARD SET) t [A/V t DV OUT] t [ON] 4 Start playback on the analog video unit 5 Start capturing procedures on your computer Troubleshooting 95 TroubleshootingOverall operations/Easy HandycamThe power does not turn on The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on Buttons do not work Easy Handycam operation cannot be switched to normal operation Settings change during Easy Handycam operation [DEMO MODE] does not start The camcorder gets warm Troubleshooting 96 Troubleshooting (Continued)Batteries/Power sourcesThe power abruptly turns off •Charge the battery pack (p. 9) The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged •Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) (p. 9) •Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 9) •Connect the mains lead to the wall socket properly •The battery charge is completed (p. 10) The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, the battery may be The battery pack discharges too quickly A problem occurs when the camcorder is connected to the AC Adaptor 97 LCD screen/viewfinderA rippling effect appears on the LCD screen when you touch it An unknown picture appears on the LCD screen or viewfinder An unknown indicator appears on the screen The picture remains on the LCD screen You cannot turn the LCD backlight off (DCR-HC44E/HC46E/HC94E/HC96E) You cannot turn off the indicators The buttons do not appear on the touch panel The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not work at all The picture in the viewfinder is not clear The picture in the viewfinder has disappeared 98 Cassette tapesThe cassette cannot be ejected from the compartment The remaining tape indicator is not displayed The cassette is noisier during rewinding or fast-forwarding 101 Adjusting the image during recordingRefer also to “Menu” (p. 104) The auto focus does not function [STEADYSHOT] does not function The BACK LIGHT function does not function The [FLASH LEVEL] cannot be changed (DCR-HC94E/HC96E) [DIGITAL ZOOM] does not function A vertical band appears when recording a bright subject 102 Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or green appear on the screenThe color of the picture is not correctly displayed The screen picture is bright, and the subject does not appear on the screen The picture appears too bright, or flickering or changes in color occurs Black bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen You cannot play back tape 103 Image data stored on a “Memory Stick Duo” cannot be played back• Clean the head using the cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 125) Fine patterns flicker, diagonal lines look jagged (DCR-HC94E/HC96E) • Adjust [SHARPNESS] to the (soften) side (p. 47) No sound or only a low sound is heard •Set [MULTI-SOUND]to [STEREO] (p. 61) •Turn up the volume (p. 27) The sound breaks off “---”is displayed on the screen •The tape you are playing was recorded without setting the date and time •A blank section on the tape is being played •The data code on a tape with a scratch or noise cannot be read Noises appear and is displayed on the screen is displayed on the screen Date search does not work correctly 104 Remote CommanderThe supplied Remote Commander does not function Another VCR malfunctions when you use the supplied Remote Commander 107 Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to other devicesPictures from connected devices cannot be zoomed (DCR-HC36E/HC46E/HC96E) Time code and other information appear on the display of the connected device You cannot dub correctly using the A/V connecting cable New sound added to a recorded tape is not heard Pictures from connected devices are not displayed correctly Still pictures cannot be dubbed from a tape to a “Memory Stick Duo.” 108 Connecting to a computer113 Warning indicators and messagesSelf-diagnosisdisplay/Warning indicatorsC:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosisdisplay) C:04:ss C:21:ss C:22:ss E:61:ss / E:62:ss / E:91:ss 101-1001(Warningindicator pertaining to files) •The file is unreadable (p. 119) E(Battery level warning) •The battery pack is nearly used up Depending on the operating, environment, or battery conditions %(Moisture condensation warning) (Warning indicator pertaining to “Memory Stick Duo”) •Clean the head using a cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 125) C:31:ss / C:32:ss •Remove the power source. Reconnect it and operate your camcorder again •Change the cassette. Press RESET (p. 31), and operate your camcorder again •A “Memory Stick Duo” is not inserted (p. 21) (Warning indicators pertaining to “Memory Stick Duo” formatting) •The “Memory Stick Duo” is damaged •The “Memory Stick Duo” is not formatted correctly (p. 54, 119) (Warning indicator pertaining to incompatible “Memory Stick Duo”) •An incompatible “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted (p. 119) 114 the flash) (DCR-HC94E/HC96E)115 xMoisture condensation%Z Moisture condensation. Eject the cassette (p. 124) %Moisture condensation. Turn off for 1H. (p. 124) xCassette/Tape QInsert a cassette. (p. 20) ZReinsert the cassette. (p. 20) •Check if the cassette is damaged QZ The tape is locked - check the tab. (p. 119) QThe tape has reached the end. (p. 20, 27) •Rewind or change the tape x“Memory Stick Duo” Insert a Memory Stick. (p. 21) Reinsert the Memory Stick This is a read-onlyMemory Stick • Insert a writable “Memory Stick Duo.” Incompatible type of Memory Stick A type of “Memory Stick Duo” incompatible with your camcorder is inserted This Memory Stick is not formatted correctly Cannot record. The Memory Stick is full • Delete unnecessary images (p. 76) - The Memory Stick is locked Check the tab. (p. 120) Cannot playback. Reinsert the Memory Stick. (p. 21) Cannot record. Reinsert the Memory Stick. (p. 21) No file • No file is recorded or there is no • You tried to play back or record on a Duo.” USB streaming... This function is not available “Memory Stick Duo” during USB Streaming Memory Stick folders are full Cannot record still images on Memory Stick. (p. 119) Cannot record movies on Memory Stick 116 xPictBridge compliant printerCheck the connected device Connect the camcorder to a PictBridge compatible printer Error. Cancel the task Cannot print. Check the printer x Flash (DCR-HC94E/HC96E) Charging… Cannot record still images Cannot add audio. Disconnect the i.LINK cable. (p. 74) Not recorded in SP mode. Cannot add audio. (p. 74) Not recorded in 12-bitaudio. Cannot add audio. (p. 74) Cannot add audio on the blank portion of a tape. (p. 74) Cannot add audio. (p. 74) xDirty video head. Use a cleaning cassette. (p. 125) Cannot start Easy Handycam. (p. 24, 95) Cannot cancel Easy Handycam. (p. 24, 95) x Lens cover (DCR-HC94E/HC96E) Lens cover not fully open. Turn power off then on. (p. 14) Lens cover is not closed. Turn the power off once. (p. 14) Invalid during Easy Handycam operation. (p. 25) USB is invalid in this mode during Easy Handycam xOthers Cannot record due to copyright protection. (p. 118) HDV recorded tape. Cannot playback 117 (DCRHC44E/HC46E/HC94E/HC96E) Additional Information 118 Using your camcorder abroadPower supply On TV color systems Simple setting of the clock by time difference Usable cassette tapesYou can use mini DV format cassettes only To prevent a blank section from being created on the tape Copyright signal xWhen you play back xWhen you record (DCR-HC36E/HC46E/HC96E) Notes on use xWhen not using your camcorder for a long time Remove the cassette and store it xTo prevent accidental erasure Slide the write-protecttab on the cassette to set it to SAVE REC: The cassette can be SAVE: The cassette cannot be recorded (write-protected) xWhen labeling the cassette Do not put a label along this border Labeling position xAfter using the cassette xWhen cleaning the gold-platedconnector Gold-platedconnector 119 About the “MemoryStick”Types of “Memory Stick” Recording Playback “Memory Stick” (without MagicGate) “Memory Stick Duo” (without MagicGate)*1 “MagicGate Memory Stick” a*2*3 (with MagicGate)*1 “MagicGate Memory Stick a*3 Duo” *1 “Memory Stick PRO” “Memory Stick PRO Duo” *1 *1 A “Memory Stick Duo” is about half the size of a standard “Memory Stick.” *2 The types of “Memory Stick” that support high technology that records and transfers the speed data transfer. The speed of data transfer varies depending on the device to be used *3 “MagicGate” is a copyright protection contents in an encrypted format. Note that data • Still image format: Your camcorder compresses • File names of still images: 120 About the “Memory Stick” (Continued)•File names of movies: –MOV00001: This file name appears on the screen on your camcorder –MOV00001.MPG: This file name appears on the display of a computer On a “Memory Stick Duo” with a write-protecttab •Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory Stick Duo.” •Do not let the “Memory Stick Duo” get wet xOn a location for use Do not use or keep the “Memory Stick Duo” in the following locations •If you use the “Memory Stick Duo” near magnets or magnetic fields xOn handling a “Memory Stick” Keep the following in mind when handling a “Memory Stick Duo.” •When you carry or store a “Memory Stick Duo,” put it in its case •Do not bend, drop or apply strong force to the “Memory Stick Duo.” •Places under direct sunlight •Places with extremely high humidity or subject to corrosive gases xOn the Memory Stick Duo adaptor xOn a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” •This unit does not support high speed data transfer On image data compatibility 121 About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery packThis unit is compatible with an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series) Your camcorder operates only with an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack “InfoLITHIUM” P series battery packs have the mark What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack To charge the battery pack To use the battery pack effectively 122 About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (Continued)About the remaining battery time indicator About storage of the battery pack About battery life 123 About i.LINKWhat is i.LINK About the i.LINK Baud rate i.LINK’s maximum baud rate varies according to the device. There are 3 types S100 (approx. 100Mbps*) S200 (approx. 200Mbps) S400 (approx. 400Mbps) is also indicated near the i.LINK interface on some devices * What is Mbps To use i.LINK functions on this unit About the required i.LINK cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pincable (during DV dubbing) Information Additional 124 Maintenance and precautionsOn use and care •Do not use or store the camcorder and accessories in the following locations –Near AM receivers and video equipment. Noise may occur –Anywhere very humid •Operate your camcorder on DC 7.2 V (battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) •When disconnecting the mains lead, pull it by the plug and not the lead •Do not damage the mains lead such as by placing anything heavy on it •Keep metal contacts clean Keep the Remote Commander and accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor immediately •If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked –consult your local authorized Sony service facility –wash off any liquid that may have contacted your skin When not using your camcorder for a long time •Periodically turn on the camcorder and play a cassette for about 3 minutes •Use up the battery pack completely before storing it xIf moisture condensation has occurred •The warning message does not appear when the power is turned on Neither 125 xNote on moisture condensation•When you use your camcorder after a squall or a shower •When you use your camcorder in a hot and humid place xHow to avoid moisture condensation Video head •If the video heads are dirty, video or sound distortion may be apparent –Playback pictures do not move –Playback pictures do not appear or the sound breaks off LCD screen •Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD screen, as it may cause damage xTo clean the LCD screen xOn adjustment of the LCD screen (CALIBRATION) 3Touch t [MENU] t (STANDARD SET) t [CALIBRATION] t 126 Maintenance and precautions (Continued)The position of the “×” changes To cancel [CALIBRATION], touch [CANCEL] in step If you did not press the right spot, start from step 4 again •You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if it is rotated On handling the casing •Avoid the following to avoid damage to the finish –Handling with above substances on your hands About care and storage of the lens –When there are fingerprints on the lens surface –In hot or humid locations –When the lens is exposed to salty air such as at the seaside •Store in a well-ventilatedlocation subject to little dirt or dust On charging the pre-installedrechargeable battery 3 months xProcedures To change the battery of the Remote Commander 2Place a new battery with the + side facing up 3Insert the battery case back into the Remote Commander until it clicks Tab WARNING 127 SpecificationsSystem 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Exif Ver. 2.2*1 PAL color, CCIR standards Mini DV cassette with the mark printed SP: Approx. 18.81 mm/s LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/s SP: 60 min (using a DVM60 cassette) LP: 90 min (using a DVM60 cassette) Electric viewfinder (color) DCR-HC36E: 3.0mm (1/6 type) CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Gross: Approx. 800 000 pixels Effective (still): 400 000 pixels Effective (movie): 400 000 pixels 3.27mm (1/5.5 type) CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Gross: Approx. 1 070 000 pixels Effective (still): 1 000 000 pixels Effective (movie): 690 000 pixels 128 Specifications (Continued)5.9mm (1/3 type) CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Gross: Approx. 3 310 000 pixels Effective (still): 3 050 000 pixels Effective (movie): 2 050 000 pixels Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 20 × (Optical), 800 × (Digital) 12 × (Optical), 800 × (Digital) DCR-HC94E/HC96E:Carl Zeiss Vario-SonnarT10 × (Optical), 120 × (Digital) f=2.3 ~ 46 mm (3/32 ~ 1 13/16 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera In CAMERA-TAPE: 44 ~ 880 mm (1 3/4 ~ 34 1/32 in.) In CAMERA-MEMORY: 44 ~ 880 mm (1 3/4 ~ 34 1/32 in.) F1.8 Filter diameter: 25 mm (1 in.) f=3.0 ~ 36 mm (1/8 ~ 1 7/16 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera 46 ~ 628.5 mm (1 13/16 ~ 24 3/4 in.) (16:9)*2 48 ~ 576 mm (1 15/16 ~ 22 3/4 in.) (4:3) In CAMERA-MEMORY: 43.6~ 523.2 mm (1 3/4 ~ 20 5/8 in.) (16:9) 40 ~ 480 mm (1 5/8 ~ 19 in.) (4:3) F1.8 f=5.1 ~ 51 mm (7/32 ~ 2 1/8 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera 42.8~ 495 mm (1 11/16 ~ 19 1/2 in.) (16:9)*2 45 ~ 450 mm (1 13/16 ~ 17 3/4 in.) (4:3) ~ 406 mm (1 5/8 ~ 16 in.) (16:9) 37 ~ 370 mm (1 1/2 ~ 14 5/8 in.) (4:3) F1.8 Filter diameter: 30 mm (1 3/16 in.) DCR-HC36E/HC94E/HC96E: 5 lx (lux) (F 1.8) 7 lx (lux) (F 1.8) 0 lx (lux) (NightShot plus function)*3 129 Input/Output connectorsGeneral 130 Handycam Station Input/Output connectorsDCRA-C150 (DCR-HC44E/HC94E) DCRA-C151 (DCR-HC46E) DCRA-C152 (DCR-HC96E) AC Adaptor AC-L25A/L25B 131 Rechargeable battery packNP-FP30 (DCR-HC36E) NP-FP50 (DCR-HC44E/HC46E/HC94E/HC96E) 132 DCR-HCA/V jack DV Interface Handycam Station LANC jack 133 IndexNumeric/Symbol 134 Index (Continued)FLASH LEVEL Flexible spot meter ...................See SPOT METER FOCUS Folder PB FOLDER REC FOLDER FORMAT FRAME REC Frame-by-framePlayback i.LINK cable.......68, 71, 90 Icon.......See Display indicators Image quality Image size (IMAGE SIZE) 52 ImageMixer VCD2 83 Index screen display button “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack INT.REC-STL Internal stereo microphone Jack JPEG Label LCD backlight LCD BL LEVEL Lens cap Lens cover Lid LUMI. KEY Macintosh Maintenance MEMORY SET menu “Memory Stick” FORMAT Insert/Eject Number of recordable pictures Recordable time Write-protecttab Memory Stick Duo adaptor Menu Menu items Personal Menu STANDARD SET menu MENU ROTATE Mirror mode MONOTONE MOSAIC MOSAIC FADER Movie Movie format REC MODE MOVIE SET MPEG MPEG MOVIE EX MULTI-SOUND 136 http://www.sony.netPrinted in Japan
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