Sony Dcr-hc96 User Manual

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Functions used for recording/playback, etc.
For DCR-HC36:
For DCR-HC46:
For DCR-HC96:
To use zoom .....................  2 5
Move the power zoom lever 2 slightly for 
a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster 
zoom.
• You cannot change the zoom speed with the 
zoom buttons 5 on the LCD frame.
• The minimum possible distance between 
camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp 
focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide 
angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for 
telephoto.
• You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 54) if you 
want to zoom to a level greater than the 
following:
– 20 × (DCR-HC36)
– 12 × (DCR-HC46)
– 10 × (DCR-HC96)
• Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom 
lever. If you move your finger off the power 
zoom lever, the operation sound of the power 
zoom lever may also be recorded.
To use the flash (DCR-HC96).......  7
Press   (flash) repeatedly to select an 
appropriate setting.
No indication (Auto flash): 
Automatically flashes when there is 
insufficient ambient light.
r
 (Forced flash): Always uses the flash 
regardless of the surrounding brightness.
r
 (No flash): Records without flash.
• The recommended distance to the subject when 
using the built-in flash is 0.3 to 2.5 m (1 to 8 
feet).
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Recording
Close view: (Telephoto)
Wider range of view: (Wide angle)