Table Of Contents - Sony Handycam DCR-HC36 Operating Manual

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 your camcorder firmly ..........18
Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder ....................................20
Step 5: Using the touch panel ................................................................21
Changing the language setting .................................................................... 21
Checking the screen indicators (Display guide) .......................................... 21
Step 6: Setting the date and time ...........................................................23
Step 7: Inserting a tape or a "Memory Stick Duo" ..................................24
Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture
(DCR-HC46/HC96) .......................................................................26
Recording/Playback
Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam) .........................................28
Recording ...............................................................................................30
Playback .................................................................................................31
Functions used for recording/playback, etc. ...........................................32
Recording
To use zoom
To use the flash (DCR-HC96)
To record in dark places (NightShot plus) (DCR-HC36/HC46)
To record in dark places (NightShot) (DCR-HC96)
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT)
To adjust the focus for an off center subject (SPOT FOCUS)
To fix the exposure for the selected subject (Flexible spot meter)
To record in mirror mode
To use a tripod
To use a Shoulder belt
Playback
To play back the images in sequence (SLIDE SHOW)
To use PB zoom
Recording/playback
To check the remaining battery (Battery Info)
To turn off the operation confirmation beep (BEEP)
To use special effects
To initialize the settings (RESET)
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