User ManualTable of ContentsRead this first2Getting Started8Step 1: Checking supplied items8Step 2: Charging the battery pack9Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly14Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder16Step 5: Using the touch panel17Changing the language setting17Checking the screen indicators (Display guide)17Step 6: Setting the date and time19Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo”20Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture (DCR-HC44E/HC46E/ HC94E/HC96E)22Recording/Playback24Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam)24Recording26Playback27Functions used for recording/playback, etc.28Recording28To use zoom28To use the flash (DCR-HC94E/HC96E)28To record in dark places (NightShot plus) (DCR-HC36E/HC44E/HC46E)29To record in dark places (NightShot) (DCR-HC94E/HC96E)29To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT)29To adjust the focus for an off center subject (SPOT FOCUS)29To fix the exposure for the selected subject (Flexible spot meter)29To record in mirror mode30To use a tripod30To use a Shoulder belt30Playback30To play back the images in sequence (SLIDE SHOW)30To use PB zoom30Recording/playback31To check the remaining battery (Battery Info)31To turn off the operation confirmation beep (BEEP)31To use special effects31To initialize the settings (RESET)31Other part names and functions31Indicators displayed during recording/playback32Searching for the starting point35Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH)35Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH)35Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review)35Remote Commander36Searching quickly for a desired scene (Zero set memory)36Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search)37Playing the picture on a TV38Using the Menu40Using the menu items40Menu items42CAMERA SET menu45Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/WHITE BAL./STEADYSHOT, etc.)45MEMORY SET menu51Settings for the “Memory Stick Duo” (BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/ALL ERASE/ NEW FOLDER, etc.)51PICT.APPLI. menu55Special effects on pictures or additional functions on recording/playback (SLIDE SHOW/PICT. EFFECT/FRAME REC, etc.)55EDIT/PLAY menu60Settings for editing or playing back in various modes (VAR.SPD PB/END SEARCH, etc.)60STANDARD SET menu61Settings while recording on a tape or other basic settings (REC MODE/MULTI-SOUND/ LCD/VF SET/DISP OUTPUT, etc.)61TIME/LANGU. menu65(CLOCK SET/WORLD TIME/LANGUAGE)65Customizing Personal Menu65Dubbing/Editing67Dubbing to VCR/DVD device, etc.67Recording pictures from a TV or VCR/DVD device, etc. (DCR-HC36E/HC46E/HC96E)70Dubbing pictures from a tape to a “Memory Stick Duo”73Dubbing sound to a recorded tape74Deleting recorded pictures from the “Memory Stick Duo”76Marking images on the “Memory Stick Duo” with specific information (Print mark/Image protection)77Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer)78Jacks to connect external devices80Using a Computer82Before referring to the “First Step Guide” on your computer82Installing the software and “First Step Guide” on a computer85Viewing “First Step Guide”89Creating a DVD (Direct Access to “Click to DVD”)90Connecting an analog VCR to the computer via your camcorder (Signal convert function) (DCR- HC96E)93Troubleshooting95Troubleshooting95Warning indicators and messages113Additional Information118Using your camcorder abroad118Usable cassette tapes118About the “Memory Stick”119About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack121About i.LINK123Maintenance and precautions124Specifications127Index133Size: 3.33 MBPages: 136Language: EnglishOpen manual
User ManualTable of ContentsRead this first2Getting Started8Step 1: Checking supplied items8Step 2: Charging the battery pack9Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly14Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder16Step 5: Using the touch panel17Changing the language setting17Checking the screen indicators (Display guide)17Step 6: Setting the date and time19Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo”20Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture (DCR-HC44E/HC46E/ HC94E/HC96E)22Recording/Playback24Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam)24Recording26Playback27Functions used for recording/playback, etc.28Recording28To use zoom28To use the flash (DCR-HC94E/HC96E)28To record in dark places (NightShot plus) (DCR-HC36E/HC44E/HC46E)29To record in dark places (NightShot) (DCR-HC94E/HC96E)29To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT)29To adjust the focus for an off center subject (SPOT FOCUS)29To fix the exposure for the selected subject (Flexible spot meter)29To record in mirror mode30To use a tripod30To use a Shoulder belt30Playback30To play back the images in sequence (SLIDE SHOW)30To use PB zoom30Recording/playback31To check the remaining battery (Battery Info)31To turn off the operation confirmation beep (BEEP)31To use special effects31To initialize the settings (RESET)31Other part names and functions31Indicators displayed during recording/playback32Searching for the starting point35Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH)35Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH)35Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review)35Remote Commander36Searching quickly for a desired scene (Zero set memory)36Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search)37Playing the picture on a TV38Using the Menu40Using the menu items40Menu items42CAMERA SET menu45Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/WHITE BAL./STEADYSHOT, etc.)45MEMORY SET menu51Settings for the “Memory Stick Duo” (BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/ALL ERASE/ NEW FOLDER, etc.)51PICT.APPLI. menu55Special effects on pictures or additional functions on recording/playback (SLIDE SHOW/PICT. EFFECT/FRAME REC, etc.)55EDIT/PLAY menu60Settings for editing or playing back in various modes (VAR.SPD PB/END SEARCH, etc.)60STANDARD SET menu61Settings while recording on a tape or other basic settings (REC MODE/MULTI-SOUND/ LCD/VF SET/DISP OUTPUT, etc.)61TIME/LANGU. menu65(CLOCK SET/WORLD TIME/LANGUAGE)65Customizing Personal Menu65Dubbing/Editing67Dubbing to VCR/DVD device, etc.67Recording pictures from a TV or VCR device, etc. (DCR-HC36E/HC46E/HC96E)70Dubbing pictures from a tape to a “Memory Stick Duo”73Dubbing sound to a recorded tape74Deleting recorded pictures from the “Memory Stick Duo”76Marking images on the “Memory Stick Duo” with specific information (Print mark/Image protection)77Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer)78Jacks to connect external devices80Using a Computer82Before referring to the “First Step Guide” on your computer82Installing the software and “First Step Guide” on a computer85Viewing “First Step Guide”89Creating a DVD (Direct Access to “Click to DVD”)90Connecting an analog VCR to the computer via your camcorder (Signal convert function) (DCR- HC96E)93Troubleshooting95Troubleshooting95Warning indicators and messages113Additional Information118Using your camcorder abroad118Usable cassette tapes118About the “Memory Stick”119About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack121About i.LINK123Maintenance and precautions124Specifications127Index133Size: 3.43 MBPages: 136Language: EnglishOpen manual
